Chapter XXV

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

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S COUSIN Though Professor Snodgrass worked desperately to keep his companions awake, he was at a disadvantage, for he, too, was beginning to feel the influence of the unseen but deadly bushes.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading His eyes were heavy, and his feet began to lag as he hurried about the cabin, shaking first one and then another of the men or boys.

Having no one else present.

From this reading “Oh, let me alone!

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

From this reading His eyes were heavy, and his feet began to lag as he hurried about the cabin, shaking first one and then another of the men or boys.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading His eyes were heavy, and his feet began to lag as he hurried about the cabin, shaking first one and then another of the men or boys.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “Wake up, Bob--Jerry!” he cried, but Bob only answered as he fell back in his bunk:

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

From this reading His eyes were heavy, and his feet began to lag as he hurried about the cabin, shaking first one and then another of the men or boys.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S COUSIN Though Professor Snodgrass worked desperately to keep his companions awake, he was at a disadvantage, for he, too, was beginning to feel the influence of the unseen but deadly bushes.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S COUSIN Though Professor Snodgrass worked desperately to keep his companions awake, he was at a disadvantage, for he, too, was beginning to feel the influence of the unseen but deadly bushes.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “Wake up, Bob--Jerry!” he cried, but Bob only answered as he fell back in his bunk:

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading His eyes were heavy, and his feet began to lag as he hurried about the cabin, shaking first one and then another of the men or boys.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S COUSIN Though Professor Snodgrass worked desperately to keep his companions awake, he was at a disadvantage, for he, too, was beginning to feel the influence of the unseen but deadly bushes.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading “Wake up, Bob--Jerry!” he cried, but Bob only answered as he fell back in his bunk:

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading His eyes were heavy, and his feet began to lag as he hurried about the cabin, shaking first one and then another of the men or boys.

a long trough for feeding cattle

From this reading “Wake up, Bob--Jerry!” he cried, but Bob only answered as he fell back in his bunk:

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S COUSIN Though Professor Snodgrass worked desperately to keep his companions awake, he was at a disadvantage, for he, too, was beginning to feel the influence of the unseen but deadly bushes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S COUSIN Though Professor Snodgrass worked desperately to keep his companions awake, he was at a disadvantage, for he, too, was beginning to feel the influence of the unseen but deadly bushes.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading His eyes were heavy, and his feet began to lag as he hurried about the cabin, shaking first one and then another of the men or boys.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S COUSIN Though Professor Snodgrass worked desperately to keep his companions awake, he was at a disadvantage, for he, too, was beginning to feel the influence of the unseen but deadly bushes.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S COUSIN Though Professor Snodgrass worked desperately to keep his companions awake, he was at a disadvantage, for he, too, was beginning to feel the influence of the unseen but deadly bushes.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “Wake up, Bob--Jerry!” he cried, but Bob only answered as he fell back in his bunk:

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S COUSIN Though Professor Snodgrass worked desperately to keep his companions awake, he was at a disadvantage, for he, too, was beginning to feel the influence of the unseen but deadly bushes.

with great urgency

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S COUSIN Though Professor Snodgrass worked desperately to keep his companions awake, he was at a disadvantage, for he, too, was beginning to feel the influence of the unseen but deadly bushes.

the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S COUSIN Though Professor Snodgrass worked desperately to keep his companions awake, he was at a disadvantage, for he, too, was beginning to feel the influence of the unseen but deadly bushes.

opinion or judgment

From this reading His eyes were heavy, and his feet began to lag as he hurried about the cabin, shaking first one and then another of the men or boys.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S COUSIN Though Professor Snodgrass worked desperately to keep his companions awake, he was at a disadvantage, for he, too, was beginning to feel the influence of the unseen but deadly bushes.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading His eyes were heavy, and his feet began to lag as he hurried about the cabin, shaking first one and then another of the men or boys.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading “Wake up, Bob--Jerry!” he cried, but Bob only answered as he fell back in his bunk:

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading His eyes were heavy, and his feet began to lag as he hurried about the cabin, shaking first one and then another of the men or boys.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S COUSIN Though Professor Snodgrass worked desperately to keep his companions awake, he was at a disadvantage, for he, too, was beginning to feel the influence of the unseen but deadly bushes.

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

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S COUSIN Though Professor Snodgrass worked desperately to keep his companions awake, he was at a disadvantage, for he, too, was beginning to feel the influence of the unseen but deadly bushes.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading His eyes were heavy, and his feet began to lag as he hurried about the cabin, shaking first one and then another of the men or boys.

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

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S COUSIN Though Professor Snodgrass worked desperately to keep his companions awake, he was at a disadvantage, for he, too, was beginning to feel the influence of the unseen but deadly bushes.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading His eyes were heavy, and his feet began to lag as he hurried about the cabin, shaking first one and then another of the men or boys.

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From this reading I’m so sleepy and tired!”

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

From this reading “Wake up, Bob--Jerry!” he cried, but Bob only answered as he fell back in his bunk:

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S COUSIN Though Professor Snodgrass worked desperately to keep his companions awake, he was at a disadvantage, for he, too, was beginning to feel the influence of the unseen but deadly bushes.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading “Wake up, Bob--Jerry!” he cried, but Bob only answered as he fell back in his bunk:

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S COUSIN Though Professor Snodgrass worked desperately to keep his companions awake, he was at a disadvantage, for he, too, was beginning to feel the influence of the unseen but deadly bushes.

hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.

From this reading His eyes were heavy, and his feet began to lag as he hurried about the cabin, shaking first one and then another of the men or boys.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading “Oh, let me alone!

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Oh, let me alone!

the force of workers available

From this reading His eyes were heavy, and his feet began to lag as he hurried about the cabin, shaking first one and then another of the men or boys.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S COUSIN Though Professor Snodgrass worked desperately to keep his companions awake, he was at a disadvantage, for he, too, was beginning to feel the influence of the unseen but deadly bushes.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh, let me alone!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading His eyes were heavy, and his feet began to lag as he hurried about the cabin, shaking first one and then another of the men or boys.

and nothing more

From this reading “Wake up, Bob--Jerry!” he cried, but Bob only answered as he fell back in his bunk:

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His eyes were heavy, and his feet began to lag as he hurried about the cabin, shaking first one and then another of the men or boys.

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

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S COUSIN Though Professor Snodgrass worked desperately to keep his companions awake, he was at a disadvantage, for he, too, was beginning to feel the influence of the unseen but deadly bushes.

possessive form of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S COUSIN Though Professor Snodgrass worked desperately to keep his companions awake, he was at a disadvantage, for he, too, was beginning to feel the influence of the unseen but deadly bushes.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading His eyes were heavy, and his feet began to lag as he hurried about the cabin, shaking first one and then another of the men or boys.

ready to fall asleep

From this reading I’m so sleepy and tired!”

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

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S COUSIN Though Professor Snodgrass worked desperately to keep his companions awake, he was at a disadvantage, for he, too, was beginning to feel the influence of the unseen but deadly bushes.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I’m so sleepy and tired!”

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

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S COUSIN Though Professor Snodgrass worked desperately to keep his companions awake, he was at a disadvantage, for he, too, was beginning to feel the influence of the unseen but deadly bushes.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading His eyes were heavy, and his feet began to lag as he hurried about the cabin, shaking first one and then another of the men or boys.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S COUSIN Though Professor Snodgrass worked desperately to keep his companions awake, he was at a disadvantage, for he, too, was beginning to feel the influence of the unseen but deadly bushes.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading I’m so sleepy and tired!”

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

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S COUSIN Though Professor Snodgrass worked desperately to keep his companions awake, he was at a disadvantage, for he, too, was beginning to feel the influence of the unseen but deadly bushes.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S COUSIN Though Professor Snodgrass worked desperately to keep his companions awake, he was at a disadvantage, for he, too, was beginning to feel the influence of the unseen but deadly bushes.

not seen or perceived

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S COUSIN Though Professor Snodgrass worked desperately to keep his companions awake, he was at a disadvantage, for he, too, was beginning to feel the influence of the unseen but deadly bushes.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading “Wake up, Bob--Jerry!” he cried, but Bob only answered as he fell back in his bunk:

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading “Wake up, Bob--Jerry!” he cried, but Bob only answered as he fell back in his bunk:

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

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S COUSIN Though Professor Snodgrass worked desperately to keep his companions awake, he was at a disadvantage, for he, too, was beginning to feel the influence of the unseen but deadly bushes.

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

From this reading His eyes were heavy, and his feet began to lag as he hurried about the cabin, shaking first one and then another of the men or boys.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S COUSIN Though Professor Snodgrass worked desperately to keep his companions awake, he was at a disadvantage, for he, too, was beginning to feel the influence of the unseen but deadly bushes.