Chapter IX

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading “You’re right, it doesn’t,” his uncle agreed.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading “I couldn’t tell exactly what beast it was,” said Perry, in the course of the conversation, “because I couldn’t see that the skull looked anything at all like an elephant’s.”

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “I couldn’t tell exactly what beast it was,” said Perry, in the course of the conversation, “because I couldn’t see that the skull looked anything at all like an elephant’s.”

someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading “I couldn’t see how it was an ancestor, then.

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From this reading Together with the paleo-mastodon skull, discovered only the day before by Antoine, the principal object of the expedition was secured.

any thing at all

From this reading “I couldn’t tell exactly what beast it was,” said Perry, in the course of the conversation, “because I couldn’t see that the skull looked anything at all like an elephant’s.”

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

From this reading THE VALLEY OF FOSSIL WHALES Triumph beamed from every corner of the boy’s face at dinner that evening, as the professor, usually so subdued, fairly gloated with delight over the finding of the Moeritherium skull.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE VALLEY OF FOSSIL WHALES Triumph beamed from every corner of the boy’s face at dinner that evening, as the professor, usually so subdued, fairly gloated with delight over the finding of the Moeritherium skull.

past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression

From this reading THE VALLEY OF FOSSIL WHALES Triumph beamed from every corner of the boy’s face at dinner that evening, as the professor, usually so subdued, fairly gloated with delight over the finding of the Moeritherium skull.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading “I couldn’t tell exactly what beast it was,” said Perry, in the course of the conversation, “because I couldn’t see that the skull looked anything at all like an elephant’s.”

for the reason that

From this reading “I couldn’t tell exactly what beast it was,” said Perry, in the course of the conversation, “because I couldn’t see that the skull looked anything at all like an elephant’s.”

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Together with the paleo-mastodon skull, discovered only the day before by Antoine, the principal object of the expedition was secured.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE VALLEY OF FOSSIL WHALES Triumph beamed from every corner of the boy’s face at dinner that evening, as the professor, usually so subdued, fairly gloated with delight over the finding of the Moeritherium skull.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Together with the paleo-mastodon skull, discovered only the day before by Antoine, the principal object of the expedition was secured.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading “I couldn’t tell exactly what beast it was,” said Perry, in the course of the conversation, “because I couldn’t see that the skull looked anything at all like an elephant’s.”

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading THE VALLEY OF FOSSIL WHALES Triumph beamed from every corner of the boy’s face at dinner that evening, as the professor, usually so subdued, fairly gloated with delight over the finding of the Moeritherium skull.

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From this reading “I couldn’t tell exactly what beast it was,” said Perry, in the course of the conversation, “because I couldn’t see that the skull looked anything at all like an elephant’s.”

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading “I couldn’t tell exactly what beast it was,” said Perry, in the course of the conversation, “because I couldn’t see that the skull looked anything at all like an elephant’s.”

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Together with the paleo-mastodon skull, discovered only the day before by Antoine, the principal object of the expedition was secured.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading THE VALLEY OF FOSSIL WHALES Triumph beamed from every corner of the boy’s face at dinner that evening, as the professor, usually so subdued, fairly gloated with delight over the finding of the Moeritherium skull.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading THE VALLEY OF FOSSIL WHALES Triumph beamed from every corner of the boy’s face at dinner that evening, as the professor, usually so subdued, fairly gloated with delight over the finding of the Moeritherium skull.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Together with the paleo-mastodon skull, discovered only the day before by Antoine, the principal object of the expedition was secured.

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From this reading “You’re right, it doesn’t,” his uncle agreed.

possessive form of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm

From this reading “I couldn’t tell exactly what beast it was,” said Perry, in the course of the conversation, “because I couldn’t see that the skull looked anything at all like an elephant’s.”

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE VALLEY OF FOSSIL WHALES Triumph beamed from every corner of the boy’s face at dinner that evening, as the professor, usually so subdued, fairly gloated with delight over the finding of the Moeritherium skull.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading THE VALLEY OF FOSSIL WHALES Triumph beamed from every corner of the boy’s face at dinner that evening, as the professor, usually so subdued, fairly gloated with delight over the finding of the Moeritherium skull.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading “I couldn’t tell exactly what beast it was,” said Perry, in the course of the conversation, “because I couldn’t see that the skull looked anything at all like an elephant’s.”

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Together with the paleo-mastodon skull, discovered only the day before by Antoine, the principal object of the expedition was secured.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading THE VALLEY OF FOSSIL WHALES Triumph beamed from every corner of the boy’s face at dinner that evening, as the professor, usually so subdued, fairly gloated with delight over the finding of the Moeritherium skull.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading THE VALLEY OF FOSSIL WHALES Triumph beamed from every corner of the boy’s face at dinner that evening, as the professor, usually so subdued, fairly gloated with delight over the finding of the Moeritherium skull.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading THE VALLEY OF FOSSIL WHALES Triumph beamed from every corner of the boy’s face at dinner that evening, as the professor, usually so subdued, fairly gloated with delight over the finding of the Moeritherium skull.

someone whose style is out of fashion

From this reading THE VALLEY OF FOSSIL WHALES Triumph beamed from every corner of the boy’s face at dinner that evening, as the professor, usually so subdued, fairly gloated with delight over the finding of the Moeritherium skull.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE VALLEY OF FOSSIL WHALES Triumph beamed from every corner of the boy’s face at dinner that evening, as the professor, usually so subdued, fairly gloated with delight over the finding of the Moeritherium skull.

past form of “gloat” — dwell on with satisfaction

From this reading THE VALLEY OF FOSSIL WHALES Triumph beamed from every corner of the boy’s face at dinner that evening, as the professor, usually so subdued, fairly gloated with delight over the finding of the Moeritherium skull.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading “You’re right, it doesn’t,” his uncle agreed.

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From this reading “I couldn’t see how it was an ancestor, then.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I couldn’t tell exactly what beast it was,” said Perry, in the course of the conversation, “because I couldn’t see that the skull looked anything at all like an elephant’s.”

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

From this reading “I couldn’t tell exactly what beast it was,” said Perry, in the course of the conversation, “because I couldn’t see that the skull looked anything at all like an elephant’s.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “I couldn’t tell exactly what beast it was,” said Perry, in the course of the conversation, “because I couldn’t see that the skull looked anything at all like an elephant’s.”

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “I couldn’t tell exactly what beast it was,” said Perry, in the course of the conversation, “because I couldn’t see that the skull looked anything at all like an elephant’s.”

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “I couldn’t tell exactly what beast it was,” said Perry, in the course of the conversation, “because I couldn’t see that the skull looked anything at all like an elephant’s.”

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

From this reading THE VALLEY OF FOSSIL WHALES Triumph beamed from every corner of the boy’s face at dinner that evening, as the professor, usually so subdued, fairly gloated with delight over the finding of the Moeritherium skull.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Together with the paleo-mastodon skull, discovered only the day before by Antoine, the principal object of the expedition was secured.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE VALLEY OF FOSSIL WHALES Triumph beamed from every corner of the boy’s face at dinner that evening, as the professor, usually so subdued, fairly gloated with delight over the finding of the Moeritherium skull.

and nothing more

From this reading Together with the paleo-mastodon skull, discovered only the day before by Antoine, the principal object of the expedition was secured.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE VALLEY OF FOSSIL WHALES Triumph beamed from every corner of the boy’s face at dinner that evening, as the professor, usually so subdued, fairly gloated with delight over the finding of the Moeritherium skull.

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

From this reading Together with the paleo-mastodon skull, discovered only the day before by Antoine, the principal object of the expedition was secured.

United States philosopher (1876-1957)

From this reading “I couldn’t tell exactly what beast it was,” said Perry, in the course of the conversation, “because I couldn’t see that the skull looked anything at all like an elephant’s.”

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading Together with the paleo-mastodon skull, discovered only the day before by Antoine, the principal object of the expedition was secured.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading THE VALLEY OF FOSSIL WHALES Triumph beamed from every corner of the boy’s face at dinner that evening, as the professor, usually so subdued, fairly gloated with delight over the finding of the Moeritherium skull.

precisely, exactly

From this reading “You’re right, it doesn’t,” his uncle agreed.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I couldn’t tell exactly what beast it was,” said Perry, in the course of the conversation, “because I couldn’t see that the skull looked anything at all like an elephant’s.”

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading Together with the paleo-mastodon skull, discovered only the day before by Antoine, the principal object of the expedition was secured.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “I couldn’t tell exactly what beast it was,” said Perry, in the course of the conversation, “because I couldn’t see that the skull looked anything at all like an elephant’s.”

the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates

From this reading THE VALLEY OF FOSSIL WHALES Triumph beamed from every corner of the boy’s face at dinner that evening, as the professor, usually so subdued, fairly gloated with delight over the finding of the Moeritherium skull.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE VALLEY OF FOSSIL WHALES Triumph beamed from every corner of the boy’s face at dinner that evening, as the professor, usually so subdued, fairly gloated with delight over the finding of the Moeritherium skull.

in a softened tone

From this reading THE VALLEY OF FOSSIL WHALES Triumph beamed from every corner of the boy’s face at dinner that evening, as the professor, usually so subdued, fairly gloated with delight over the finding of the Moeritherium skull.

express in words

From this reading “I couldn’t tell exactly what beast it was,” said Perry, in the course of the conversation, “because I couldn’t see that the skull looked anything at all like an elephant’s.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE VALLEY OF FOSSIL WHALES Triumph beamed from every corner of the boy’s face at dinner that evening, as the professor, usually so subdued, fairly gloated with delight over the finding of the Moeritherium skull.

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

From this reading THE VALLEY OF FOSSIL WHALES Triumph beamed from every corner of the boy’s face at dinner that evening, as the professor, usually so subdued, fairly gloated with delight over the finding of the Moeritherium skull.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “I couldn’t see how it was an ancestor, then.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Together with the paleo-mastodon skull, discovered only the day before by Antoine, the principal object of the expedition was secured.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading THE VALLEY OF FOSSIL WHALES Triumph beamed from every corner of the boy’s face at dinner that evening, as the professor, usually so subdued, fairly gloated with delight over the finding of the Moeritherium skull.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading “You’re right, it doesn’t,” his uncle agreed.

under normal conditions

From this reading THE VALLEY OF FOSSIL WHALES Triumph beamed from every corner of the boy’s face at dinner that evening, as the professor, usually so subdued, fairly gloated with delight over the finding of the Moeritherium skull.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading THE VALLEY OF FOSSIL WHALES Triumph beamed from every corner of the boy’s face at dinner that evening, as the professor, usually so subdued, fairly gloated with delight over the finding of the Moeritherium skull.

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

From this reading Together with the paleo-mastodon skull, discovered only the day before by Antoine, the principal object of the expedition was secured.

plural of “whale” — a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

From this reading THE VALLEY OF FOSSIL WHALES Triumph beamed from every corner of the boy’s face at dinner that evening, as the professor, usually so subdued, fairly gloated with delight over the finding of the Moeritherium skull.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “I couldn’t tell exactly what beast it was,” said Perry, in the course of the conversation, “because I couldn’t see that the skull looked anything at all like an elephant’s.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE VALLEY OF FOSSIL WHALES Triumph beamed from every corner of the boy’s face at dinner that evening, as the professor, usually so subdued, fairly gloated with delight over the finding of the Moeritherium skull.

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

From this reading “You’re right, it doesn’t,” his uncle agreed.