Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading By taking advantage of the agitation in the assembly from time to time he had gained, by degrees, the front row of spectators.

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

(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 All eyes were turned towards the person who spoke thus.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading He was a thin, dry-looking man, with an energetic face and an American beard.

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

From this reading He was a thin, dry-looking man, with an energetic face and an American beard.

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

From this reading THRUST AND PARRY.

a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

From this reading By taking advantage of the agitation in the assembly from time to time he had gained, by degrees, the front row of spectators.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading He was a thin, dry-looking man, with an energetic face and an American beard.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By taking advantage of the agitation in the assembly from time to time he had gained, by degrees, the front row of spectators.

plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading By taking advantage of the agitation in the assembly from time to time he had gained, by degrees, the front row of spectators.

to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

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From this reading He was a thin, dry-looking man, with an energetic face and an American beard.

possessing or exerting or displaying energy

From this reading He was a thin, dry-looking man, with an energetic face and an American beard.

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

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

opinion or judgment

From this reading All eyes were turned towards the person who spoke thus.

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

From this reading He was a thin, dry-looking man, with an energetic face and an American beard.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading By taking advantage of the agitation in the assembly from time to time he had gained, by degrees, the front row of spectators.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading By taking advantage of the agitation in the assembly from time to time he had gained, by degrees, the front row of spectators.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading By taking advantage of the agitation in the assembly from time to time he had gained, by degrees, the front row of spectators.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

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

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

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

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

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

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

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

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

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

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

a single distinct event

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He was a thin, dry-looking man, with an energetic face and an American beard.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

a person who delivers a speech or oration

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

From this reading THRUST AND PARRY.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

by chance

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

a human being

From this reading All eyes were turned towards the person who spoke thus.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading By taking advantage of the agitation in the assembly from time to time he had gained, by degrees, the front row of spectators.

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

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading By taking advantage of the agitation in the assembly from time to time he had gained, by degrees, the front row of spectators.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading All eyes were turned towards the person who spoke thus.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

past form of “subside” — wear off or die down

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading By taking advantage of the agitation in the assembly from time to time he had gained, by degrees, the front row of spectators.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

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

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

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

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading He was a thin, dry-looking man, with an energetic face and an American beard.

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

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

push forcefully

From this reading THRUST AND PARRY.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading All eyes were turned towards the person who spoke thus.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading By taking advantage of the agitation in the assembly from time to time he had gained, by degrees, the front row of spectators.

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

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

in the direction of

From this reading All eyes were turned towards the person who spoke thus.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading All eyes were turned towards the person who spoke thus.

communicated in words

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

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

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

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

From this reading He was a thin, dry-looking man, with an energetic face and an American beard.

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

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

at the time that

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

which person or people

From this reading All eyes were turned towards the person who spoke thus.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was a thin, dry-looking man, with an energetic face and an American beard.

the words that are spoken

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading This incident seemed to have terminated the discussion, but when the agitation had subsided these words were heard uttered in a loud and severe voice:-- "Now that the orator has allowed his fancy to roam, perhaps he would kindly go back to his subject, pay less attention to theories, and discuss the practical part of his expedition."