Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Johnny was so positive in this singular story, that for a moment we hardly knew what to think of it.

declared but not proved

From this reading There were the vines, with flowers like morning-glories; and there was the thicket whence, as he alleged, the sound had proceeded.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

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

From this reading We, however, turned into the forest, and Johnny pointed out the spot where he was standing when he heard the voice.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

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

From this reading Eiulo too had heard the voice--the same harsh voice that Johnny described as issuing from the thicket.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Eiulo too had heard the voice--the same harsh voice that Johnny described as issuing from the thicket.

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From this reading Eiulo too had heard the voice--the same harsh voice that Johnny described as issuing from the thicket.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading There were the vines, with flowers like morning-glories; and there was the thicket whence, as he alleged, the sound had proceeded.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Johnny was so positive in this singular story, that for a moment we hardly knew what to think of it.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading We, however, turned into the forest, and Johnny pointed out the spot where he was standing when he heard the voice.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Eiulo too had heard the voice--the same harsh voice that Johnny described as issuing from the thicket.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Eiulo too had heard the voice--the same harsh voice that Johnny described as issuing from the thicket.

only a very short time before

From this reading Johnny was so positive in this singular story, that for a moment we hardly knew what to think of it.

unpleasantly stern

From this reading Eiulo too had heard the voice--the same harsh voice that Johnny described as issuing from the thicket.

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

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Eiulo too had heard the voice--the same harsh voice that Johnny described as issuing from the thicket.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading We, however, turned into the forest, and Johnny pointed out the spot where he was standing when he heard the voice.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

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

From this reading Johnny was so positive in this singular story, that for a moment we hardly knew what to think of it.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading We, however, turned into the forest, and Johnny pointed out the spot where he was standing when he heard the voice.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)

From this reading Eiulo too had heard the voice--the same harsh voice that Johnny described as issuing from the thicket.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Johnny was so positive in this singular story, that for a moment we hardly knew what to think of it.

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading Johnny was so positive in this singular story, that for a moment we hardly knew what to think of it.

possessive form of “johnny” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Johnny was so positive in this singular story, that for a moment we hardly knew what to think of it.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

a particular point in time

From this reading Johnny was so positive in this singular story, that for a moment we hardly knew what to think of it.

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From this reading There were the vines, with flowers like morning-glories; and there was the thicket whence, as he alleged, the sound had proceeded.

French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Johnny was so positive in this singular story, that for a moment we hardly knew what to think of it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading We, however, turned into the forest, and Johnny pointed out the spot where he was standing when he heard the voice.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

a human being

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

having a point

From this reading We, however, turned into the forest, and Johnny pointed out the spot where he was standing when he heard the voice.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading Johnny was so positive in this singular story, that for a moment we hardly knew what to think of it.

so unreasonable as to invite derision

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading There were the vines, with flowers like morning-glories; and there was the thicket whence, as he alleged, the sound had proceeded.

be a mystery or bewildering to

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Eiulo too had heard the voice--the same harsh voice that Johnny described as issuing from the thicket.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

unusual or striking

From this reading Johnny was so positive in this singular story, that for a moment we hardly knew what to think of it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Johnny was so positive in this singular story, that for a moment we hardly knew what to think of it.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading There were the vines, with flowers like morning-glories; and there was the thicket whence, as he alleged, the sound had proceeded.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading We, however, turned into the forest, and Johnny pointed out the spot where he was standing when he heard the voice.

having a supporting base

From this reading We, however, turned into the forest, and Johnny pointed out the spot where he was standing when he heard the voice.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Johnny was so positive in this singular story, that for a moment we hardly knew what to think of it.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Johnny was so positive in this singular story, that for a moment we hardly knew what to think of it.

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

From this reading Eiulo too had heard the voice--the same harsh voice that Johnny described as issuing from the thicket.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were the vines, with flowers like morning-glories; and there was the thicket whence, as he alleged, the sound had proceeded.

a dense growth of bushes

From this reading Eiulo too had heard the voice--the same harsh voice that Johnny described as issuing from the thicket.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Johnny was so positive in this singular story, that for a moment we hardly knew what to think of it.

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

From this reading Johnny was so positive in this singular story, that for a moment we hardly knew what to think of it.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

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

From this reading Johnny was so positive in this singular story, that for a moment we hardly knew what to think of it.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Eiulo too had heard the voice--the same harsh voice that Johnny described as issuing from the thicket.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading We, however, turned into the forest, and Johnny pointed out the spot where he was standing when he heard the voice.

communicated in words

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading There were the vines, with flowers like morning-glories; and there was the thicket whence, as he alleged, the sound had proceeded.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

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

From this reading Eiulo too had heard the voice--the same harsh voice that Johnny described as issuing from the thicket.

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

From this reading Johnny was so positive in this singular story, that for a moment we hardly knew what to think of it.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Johnny was so positive in this singular story, that for a moment we hardly knew what to think of it.

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

From this reading There were the vines, with flowers like morning-glories; and there was the thicket whence, as he alleged, the sound had proceeded.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Johnny was so positive in this singular story, that for a moment we hardly knew what to think of it.

at the time that

From this reading We, however, turned into the forest, and Johnny pointed out the spot where he was standing when he heard the voice.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading There were the vines, with flowers like morning-glories; and there was the thicket whence, as he alleged, the sound had proceeded.

in or at the place that

From this reading We, however, turned into the forest, and Johnny pointed out the spot where he was standing when he heard the voice.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There were the vines, with flowers like morning-glories; and there was the thicket whence, as he alleged, the sound had proceeded.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.

the words that are spoken

From this reading But the notion of any person amusing himself by shouting "Vive Napoleon!" in the forests of a solitary island in the Pacific, seemed so preposterous, that we could not help coming to the conclusion, that some sudden noise in the wood had seemed to Johnny's excited imagination like a human voice--though why he should fancy that it uttered those particular words--the words of a strange language, was a puzzle which we could not solve.