1813
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From this reading 72 INTRODUCTION LOUIS ADELBERT VON CHAMISSO In 1813 Europe was busy watching the career of the Corsican Giant--which was nearing its end.
46
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From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
58
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From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
62
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From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
68
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From this reading "AND AS HE PRAYED MICHAEL DECREASED MORE AND MORE IN SIZE, FALLING TO THE GROUND" 68 "LOOK ONCE MORE AROUND, PETER MUNK!"
72
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From this reading 72 INTRODUCTION LOUIS ADELBERT VON CHAMISSO In 1813 Europe was busy watching the career of the Corsican Giant--which was nearing its end.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
ADELBERT
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From this reading 72 INTRODUCTION LOUIS ADELBERT VON CHAMISSO In 1813 Europe was busy watching the career of the Corsican Giant--which was nearing its end.
AH
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From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _With an Introduction by_ DR.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "AND AS HE PRAYED MICHAEL DECREASED MORE AND MORE IN SIZE, FALLING TO THE GROUND" 68 "LOOK ONCE MORE AROUND, PETER MUNK!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
BEAMnounUS /biːm/
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading 72 INTRODUCTION LOUIS ADELBERT VON CHAMISSO In 1813 Europe was busy watching the career of the Corsican Giant--which was nearing its end.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _With an Introduction by_ DR.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading 72 INTRODUCTION LOUIS ADELBERT VON CHAMISSO In 1813 Europe was busy watching the career of the Corsican Giant--which was nearing its end.
CHAMISSO
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From this reading 72 INTRODUCTION LOUIS ADELBERT VON CHAMISSO In 1813 Europe was busy watching the career of the Corsican Giant--which was nearing its end.
CorsicanadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrsəkən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Corsica or its people
From this reading 72 INTRODUCTION LOUIS ADELBERT VON CHAMISSO In 1813 Europe was busy watching the career of the Corsican Giant--which was nearing its end.
DECREASEDadjectiveUS /dɪˈkriːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading "AND AS HE PRAYED MICHAEL DECREASED MORE AND MORE IN SIZE, FALLING TO THE GROUND" 68 "LOOK ONCE MORE AROUND, PETER MUNK!"
DR
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take in liquids
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading 72 INTRODUCTION LOUIS ADELBERT VON CHAMISSO In 1813 Europe was busy watching the career of the Corsican Giant--which was nearing its end.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading 72 INTRODUCTION LOUIS ADELBERT VON CHAMISSO In 1813 Europe was busy watching the career of the Corsican Giant--which was nearing its end.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading "AND AS HE PRAYED MICHAEL DECREASED MORE AND MORE IN SIZE, FALLING TO THE GROUND" 68 "LOOK ONCE MORE AROUND, PETER MUNK!"
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading 72 INTRODUCTION LOUIS ADELBERT VON CHAMISSO In 1813 Europe was busy watching the career of the Corsican Giant--which was nearing its end.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading "AND AS HE PRAYED MICHAEL DECREASED MORE AND MORE IN SIZE, FALLING TO THE GROUND" 68 "LOOK ONCE MORE AROUND, PETER MUNK!"
HADauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
the aggregate of past events
From this reading _THE_ MARVELLOUS HISTORY _OF_ THE SHADOWLESS MAN.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
INCREASEnounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
IntroductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading _With an Introduction by_ DR.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading 72 INTRODUCTION LOUIS ADELBERT VON CHAMISSO In 1813 Europe was busy watching the career of the Corsican Giant--which was nearing its end.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
LARGEadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "AND AS HE PRAYED MICHAEL DECREASED MORE AND MORE IN SIZE, FALLING TO THE GROUND" 68 "LOOK ONCE MORE AROUND, PETER MUNK!"
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading 72 INTRODUCTION LOUIS ADELBERT VON CHAMISSO In 1813 Europe was busy watching the career of the Corsican Giant--which was nearing its end.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _THE_ MARVELLOUS HISTORY _OF_ THE SHADOWLESS MAN.
MANIKINnoun
a person who is very small but who is not otherwise deformed or abnormal
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
MARVELLOUSadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading _THE_ MARVELLOUS HISTORY _OF_ THE SHADOWLESS MAN.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading "AND AS HE PRAYED MICHAEL DECREASED MORE AND MORE IN SIZE, FALLING TO THE GROUND" 68 "LOOK ONCE MORE AROUND, PETER MUNK!"
MONSTERnounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "AND AS HE PRAYED MICHAEL DECREASED MORE AND MORE IN SIZE, FALLING TO THE GROUND" 68 "LOOK ONCE MORE AROUND, PETER MUNK!"
MUNK
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From this reading "AND AS HE PRAYED MICHAEL DECREASED MORE AND MORE IN SIZE, FALLING TO THE GROUND" 68 "LOOK ONCE MORE AROUND, PETER MUNK!"
nearingverbUS /ˈnɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “near” — move towards
From this reading 72 INTRODUCTION LOUIS ADELBERT VON CHAMISSO In 1813 Europe was busy watching the career of the Corsican Giant--which was nearing its end.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _THE_ MARVELLOUS HISTORY _OF_ THE SHADOWLESS MAN.
on one occasion
From this reading "AND AS HE PRAYED MICHAEL DECREASED MORE AND MORE IN SIZE, FALLING TO THE GROUND" 68 "LOOK ONCE MORE AROUND, PETER MUNK!"
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading "AND AS HE PRAYED MICHAEL DECREASED MORE AND MORE IN SIZE, FALLING TO THE GROUND" 68 "LOOK ONCE MORE AROUND, PETER MUNK!"
past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading "AND AS HE PRAYED MICHAEL DECREASED MORE AND MORE IN SIZE, FALLING TO THE GROUND" 68 "LOOK ONCE MORE AROUND, PETER MUNK!"
RAPPOPORT
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From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
only a very short time before
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
SHADOWLESS
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From this reading _THE_ MARVELLOUS HISTORY _OF_ THE SHADOWLESS MAN.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
STATUREnounUS /ˈstætʃər/
high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
happening unexpectedly
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE_ MARVELLOUS HISTORY _OF_ THE SHADOWLESS MAN.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
communicated in words
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
VON
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From this reading 72 INTRODUCTION LOUIS ADELBERT VON CHAMISSO In 1813 Europe was busy watching the career of the Corsican Giant--which was nearing its end.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 72 INTRODUCTION LOUIS ADELBERT VON CHAMISSO In 1813 Europe was busy watching the career of the Corsican Giant--which was nearing its end.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading 72 INTRODUCTION LOUIS ADELBERT VON CHAMISSO In 1813 Europe was busy watching the career of the Corsican Giant--which was nearing its end.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
WEAVER'SnounUS /ˈwiːvərz/
possessive form of “weaver” — a craftsman who weaves cloth
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading 72 INTRODUCTION LOUIS ADELBERT VON CHAMISSO In 1813 Europe was busy watching the career of the Corsican Giant--which was nearing its end.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _With an Introduction by_ DR.
the words that are spoken
From this reading A. S. RAPPOPORT "THEN THE MONSTER STRETCHED FORTH AN ARM AS LONG AS A WEAVER'S BEAM AND A HAND AS BROAD AS A LARGE TABLE" 46 "AH, HAVE MERCY, GOOD LADY AND GIVE ME A DRINK OF WATER" 58 "BUT SCARCELY HAD HE UTTERED THESE WORDS THAN THE GLASS MANIKIN SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SIZE AND STATURE" 62
