Chapter XXXVIII · Chapter 38

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From this reading [Footnote 67: More than 470 species of land snails of a single genus, _Achatinella_, are to be found in the mountains of Hawaii, a fact of marked interest to science in observing environmental effect upon the differentiation of species.

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From this reading [Footnote 67: More than 470 species of land snails of a single genus, _Achatinella_, are to be found in the mountains of Hawaii, a fact of marked interest to science in observing environmental effect upon the differentiation of species.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading [Footnote 67: More than 470 species of land snails of a single genus, _Achatinella_, are to be found in the mountains of Hawaii, a fact of marked interest to science in observing environmental effect upon the differentiation of species.

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From this reading [Footnote 67: More than 470 species of land snails of a single genus, _Achatinella_, are to be found in the mountains of Hawaii, a fact of marked interest to science in observing environmental effect upon the differentiation of species.

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From this reading Kahuli aku, kahuli mai, Kahuli lei ula, lei akolea.

a Kwa language spoken by the Yoruba in southwestern Nigeria

From this reading Kahuli aku, kahuli mai, Kahuli lei ula, lei akolea.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading One of these the natives call _pupu kani oi_ or "shrill voiced snail," averring that a certain cricketlike chirp that rings through the stillness of the almost insectless valleys is the voice of this particular species.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Emerson says that the name _kahuli_ is applied to the land snail to describe the peculiar tilting motion as the snail crawls first to one side and then to the other of the leaf.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading Emerson says that the name _kahuli_ is applied to the land snail to describe the peculiar tilting motion as the snail crawls first to one side and then to the other of the leaf.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading [Footnote 67: More than 470 species of land snails of a single genus, _Achatinella_, are to be found in the mountains of Hawaii, a fact of marked interest to science in observing environmental effect upon the differentiation of species.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Emerson says that the name _kahuli_ is applied to the land snail to describe the peculiar tilting motion as the snail crawls first to one side and then to the other of the leaf.

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From this reading One of these the natives call _pupu kani oi_ or "shrill voiced snail," averring that a certain cricketlike chirp that rings through the stillness of the almost insectless valleys is the voice of this particular species.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading [Footnote 67: More than 470 species of land snails of a single genus, _Achatinella_, are to be found in the mountains of Hawaii, a fact of marked interest to science in observing environmental effect upon the differentiation of species.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading One of these the natives call _pupu kani oi_ or "shrill voiced snail," averring that a certain cricketlike chirp that rings through the stillness of the almost insectless valleys is the voice of this particular species.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading One of these the natives call _pupu kani oi_ or "shrill voiced snail," averring that a certain cricketlike chirp that rings through the stillness of the almost insectless valleys is the voice of this particular species.

make high-pitched sounds

From this reading One of these the natives call _pupu kani oi_ or "shrill voiced snail," averring that a certain cricketlike chirp that rings through the stillness of the almost insectless valleys is the voice of this particular species.

plural of “crawl” — a very slow movement

From this reading Emerson says that the name _kahuli_ is applied to the land snail to describe the peculiar tilting motion as the snail crawls first to one side and then to the other of the leaf.

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From this reading One of these the natives call _pupu kani oi_ or "shrill voiced snail," averring that a certain cricketlike chirp that rings through the stillness of the almost insectless valleys is the voice of this particular species.

give a description of

From this reading Emerson says that the name _kahuli_ is applied to the land snail to describe the peculiar tilting motion as the snail crawls first to one side and then to the other of the leaf.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading [Footnote 67: More than 470 species of land snails of a single genus, _Achatinella_, are to be found in the mountains of Hawaii, a fact of marked interest to science in observing environmental effect upon the differentiation of species.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading [Footnote 67: More than 470 species of land snails of a single genus, _Achatinella_, are to be found in the mountains of Hawaii, a fact of marked interest to science in observing environmental effect upon the differentiation of species.

United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)

From this reading Emerson says that the name _kahuli_ is applied to the land snail to describe the peculiar tilting motion as the snail crawls first to one side and then to the other of the leaf.

of or relating to the external conditions or surroundings

From this reading [Footnote 67: More than 470 species of land snails of a single genus, _Achatinella_, are to be found in the mountains of Hawaii, a fact of marked interest to science in observing environmental effect upon the differentiation of species.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading [Footnote 67: More than 470 species of land snails of a single genus, _Achatinella_, are to be found in the mountains of Hawaii, a fact of marked interest to science in observing environmental effect upon the differentiation of species.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Emerson says that the name _kahuli_ is applied to the land snail to describe the peculiar tilting motion as the snail crawls first to one side and then to the other of the leaf.

a printed note placed below the text on a printed page

From this reading [Footnote 67: More than 470 species of land snails of a single genus, _Achatinella_, are to be found in the mountains of Hawaii, a fact of marked interest to science in observing environmental effect upon the differentiation of species.

set up or found

From this reading [Footnote 67: More than 470 species of land snails of a single genus, _Achatinella_, are to be found in the mountains of Hawaii, a fact of marked interest to science in observing environmental effect upon the differentiation of species.

a general kind of something

From this reading [Footnote 67: More than 470 species of land snails of a single genus, _Achatinella_, are to be found in the mountains of Hawaii, a fact of marked interest to science in observing environmental effect upon the differentiation of species.

a state in the United States in the central Pacific on the Hawaiian Islands

From this reading [Footnote 67: More than 470 species of land snails of a single genus, _Achatinella_, are to be found in the mountains of Hawaii, a fact of marked interest to science in observing environmental effect upon the differentiation of species.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He quotes a little song that runs:

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading [Footnote 67: More than 470 species of land snails of a single genus, _Achatinella_, are to be found in the mountains of Hawaii, a fact of marked interest to science in observing environmental effect upon the differentiation of species.

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From this reading One of these the natives call _pupu kani oi_ or "shrill voiced snail," averring that a certain cricketlike chirp that rings through the stillness of the almost insectless valleys is the voice of this particular species.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading [Footnote 67: More than 470 species of land snails of a single genus, _Achatinella_, are to be found in the mountains of Hawaii, a fact of marked interest to science in observing environmental effect upon the differentiation of species.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading One of these the natives call _pupu kani oi_ or "shrill voiced snail," averring that a certain cricketlike chirp that rings through the stillness of the almost insectless valleys is the voice of this particular species.

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From this reading Emerson says that the name _kahuli_ is applied to the land snail to describe the peculiar tilting motion as the snail crawls first to one side and then to the other of the leaf.

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From this reading One of these the natives call _pupu kani oi_ or "shrill voiced snail," averring that a certain cricketlike chirp that rings through the stillness of the almost insectless valleys is the voice of this particular species.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading [Footnote 67: More than 470 species of land snails of a single genus, _Achatinella_, are to be found in the mountains of Hawaii, a fact of marked interest to science in observing environmental effect upon the differentiation of species.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Emerson says that the name _kahuli_ is applied to the land snail to describe the peculiar tilting motion as the snail crawls first to one side and then to the other of the leaf.

flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes

From this reading Kahuli aku, kahuli mai, Kahuli lei ula, lei akolea.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He quotes a little song that runs:

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From this reading Kahuli aku, kahuli mai, Kahuli lei ula, lei akolea.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading [Footnote 67: More than 470 species of land snails of a single genus, _Achatinella_, are to be found in the mountains of Hawaii, a fact of marked interest to science in observing environmental effect upon the differentiation of species.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading [Footnote 67: More than 470 species of land snails of a single genus, _Achatinella_, are to be found in the mountains of Hawaii, a fact of marked interest to science in observing environmental effect upon the differentiation of species.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading Emerson says that the name _kahuli_ is applied to the land snail to describe the peculiar tilting motion as the snail crawls first to one side and then to the other of the leaf.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading [Footnote 67: More than 470 species of land snails of a single genus, _Achatinella_, are to be found in the mountains of Hawaii, a fact of marked interest to science in observing environmental effect upon the differentiation of species.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Emerson says that the name _kahuli_ is applied to the land snail to describe the peculiar tilting motion as the snail crawls first to one side and then to the other of the leaf.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading One of these the natives call _pupu kani oi_ or "shrill voiced snail," averring that a certain cricketlike chirp that rings through the stillness of the almost insectless valleys is the voice of this particular species.

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading [Footnote 67: More than 470 species of land snails of a single genus, _Achatinella_, are to be found in the mountains of Hawaii, a fact of marked interest to science in observing environmental effect upon the differentiation of species.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading [Footnote 67: More than 470 species of land snails of a single genus, _Achatinella_, are to be found in the mountains of Hawaii, a fact of marked interest to science in observing environmental effect upon the differentiation of species.

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From this reading One of these the natives call _pupu kani oi_ or "shrill voiced snail," averring that a certain cricketlike chirp that rings through the stillness of the almost insectless valleys is the voice of this particular species.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of these the natives call _pupu kani oi_ or "shrill voiced snail," averring that a certain cricketlike chirp that rings through the stillness of the almost insectless valleys is the voice of this particular species.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading One of these the natives call _pupu kani oi_ or "shrill voiced snail," averring that a certain cricketlike chirp that rings through the stillness of the almost insectless valleys is the voice of this particular species.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Emerson says that the name _kahuli_ is applied to the land snail to describe the peculiar tilting motion as the snail crawls first to one side and then to the other of the leaf.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading One of these the natives call _pupu kani oi_ or "shrill voiced snail," averring that a certain cricketlike chirp that rings through the stillness of the almost insectless valleys is the voice of this particular species.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Emerson says that the name _kahuli_ is applied to the land snail to describe the peculiar tilting motion as the snail crawls first to one side and then to the other of the leaf.

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From this reading One of these the natives call _pupu kani oi_ or "shrill voiced snail," averring that a certain cricketlike chirp that rings through the stillness of the almost insectless valleys is the voice of this particular species.

plural of “quote” — a punctuation mark used to attribute the enclosed text to someone else

From this reading He quotes a little song that runs:

gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises

From this reading One of these the natives call _pupu kani oi_ or "shrill voiced snail," averring that a certain cricketlike chirp that rings through the stillness of the almost insectless valleys is the voice of this particular species.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading He quotes a little song that runs:

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Emerson says that the name _kahuli_ is applied to the land snail to describe the peculiar tilting motion as the snail crawls first to one side and then to the other of the leaf.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading [Footnote 67: More than 470 species of land snails of a single genus, _Achatinella_, are to be found in the mountains of Hawaii, a fact of marked interest to science in observing environmental effect upon the differentiation of species.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading One of these the natives call _pupu kani oi_ or "shrill voiced snail," averring that a certain cricketlike chirp that rings through the stillness of the almost insectless valleys is the voice of this particular species.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Emerson says that the name _kahuli_ is applied to the land snail to describe the peculiar tilting motion as the snail crawls first to one side and then to the other of the leaf.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading [Footnote 67: More than 470 species of land snails of a single genus, _Achatinella_, are to be found in the mountains of Hawaii, a fact of marked interest to science in observing environmental effect upon the differentiation of species.

freshwater or marine or terrestrial gastropod mollusk usually having an external enclosing spiral shell

From this reading One of these the natives call _pupu kani oi_ or "shrill voiced snail," averring that a certain cricketlike chirp that rings through the stillness of the almost insectless valleys is the voice of this particular species.

plural of “snail” — freshwater or marine or terrestrial gastropod mollusk usually having an external enclosing spiral shell

From this reading [Footnote 67: More than 470 species of land snails of a single genus, _Achatinella_, are to be found in the mountains of Hawaii, a fact of marked interest to science in observing environmental effect upon the differentiation of species.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading He quotes a little song that runs:

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading [Footnote 67: More than 470 species of land snails of a single genus, _Achatinella_, are to be found in the mountains of Hawaii, a fact of marked interest to science in observing environmental effect upon the differentiation of species.

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading One of these the natives call _pupu kani oi_ or "shrill voiced snail," averring that a certain cricketlike chirp that rings through the stillness of the almost insectless valleys is the voice of this particular species.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading [Footnote 67: More than 470 species of land snails of a single genus, _Achatinella_, are to be found in the mountains of Hawaii, a fact of marked interest to science in observing environmental effect upon the differentiation of species.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One of these the natives call _pupu kani oi_ or "shrill voiced snail," averring that a certain cricketlike chirp that rings through the stillness of the almost insectless valleys is the voice of this particular species.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading [Footnote 67: More than 470 species of land snails of a single genus, _Achatinella_, are to be found in the mountains of Hawaii, a fact of marked interest to science in observing environmental effect upon the differentiation of species.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Emerson says that the name _kahuli_ is applied to the land snail to describe the peculiar tilting motion as the snail crawls first to one side and then to the other of the leaf.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading One of these the natives call _pupu kani oi_ or "shrill voiced snail," averring that a certain cricketlike chirp that rings through the stillness of the almost insectless valleys is the voice of this particular species.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading One of these the natives call _pupu kani oi_ or "shrill voiced snail," averring that a certain cricketlike chirp that rings through the stillness of the almost insectless valleys is the voice of this particular species.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading One of these the natives call _pupu kani oi_ or "shrill voiced snail," averring that a certain cricketlike chirp that rings through the stillness of the almost insectless valleys is the voice of this particular species.

-ing form of “tilt” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading Emerson says that the name _kahuli_ is applied to the land snail to describe the peculiar tilting motion as the snail crawls first to one side and then to the other of the leaf.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading [Footnote 67: More than 470 species of land snails of a single genus, _Achatinella_, are to be found in the mountains of Hawaii, a fact of marked interest to science in observing environmental effect upon the differentiation of species.

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From this reading Kahuli aku, kahuli mai, Kahuli lei ula, lei akolea.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading [Footnote 67: More than 470 species of land snails of a single genus, _Achatinella_, are to be found in the mountains of Hawaii, a fact of marked interest to science in observing environmental effect upon the differentiation of species.

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading One of these the natives call _pupu kani oi_ or "shrill voiced snail," averring that a certain cricketlike chirp that rings through the stillness of the almost insectless valleys is the voice of this particular species.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading One of these the natives call _pupu kani oi_ or "shrill voiced snail," averring that a certain cricketlike chirp that rings through the stillness of the almost insectless valleys is the voice of this particular species.

produced with vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading One of these the natives call _pupu kani oi_ or "shrill voiced snail," averring that a certain cricketlike chirp that rings through the stillness of the almost insectless valleys is the voice of this particular species.