Chapter XV

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

From this reading The Lassan Explains Before he had time to riddle out any of its secrets the door opened again and one of the Lassans came in--a distinctly different type than any he had hitherto seen.

anew

From this reading The Lassan Explains Before he had time to riddle out any of its secrets the door opened again and one of the Lassans came in--a distinctly different type than any he had hitherto seen.

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

From this reading Little crowfeet stood around the corners of his eyes, giving him an expression that was singularly humorous.

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

From this reading The Lassan Explains Before he had time to riddle out any of its secrets the door opened again and one of the Lassans came in--a distinctly different type than any he had hitherto seen.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The Lassan Explains Before he had time to riddle out any of its secrets the door opened again and one of the Lassans came in--a distinctly different type than any he had hitherto seen.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading He approached Sherman on noiseless feet, moved his trunk up and down as though examining him and then, producing from a pocket in his cloak one of the thought-helmets, set it on Sherman's head, tightened a connection or two with his trunk and placing a like device on his own head, settled himself on the twisted bench.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Little crowfeet stood around the corners of his eyes, giving him an expression that was singularly humorous.

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

From this reading He approached Sherman on noiseless feet, moved his trunk up and down as though examining him and then, producing from a pocket in his cloak one of the thought-helmets, set it on Sherman's head, tightened a connection or two with his trunk and placing a like device on his own head, settled himself on the twisted bench.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The Lassan Explains Before he had time to riddle out any of its secrets the door opened again and one of the Lassans came in--a distinctly different type than any he had hitherto seen.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading He approached Sherman on noiseless feet, moved his trunk up and down as though examining him and then, producing from a pocket in his cloak one of the thought-helmets, set it on Sherman's head, tightened a connection or two with his trunk and placing a like device on his own head, settled himself on the twisted bench.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This one was smaller than most; his skin, where exposed, was covered by a tracery of fine wrinkles and his coloring was whiter than the rest.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The Lassan Explains Before he had time to riddle out any of its secrets the door opened again and one of the Lassans came in--a distinctly different type than any he had hitherto seen.

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading He approached Sherman on noiseless feet, moved his trunk up and down as though examining him and then, producing from a pocket in his cloak one of the thought-helmets, set it on Sherman's head, tightened a connection or two with his trunk and placing a like device on his own head, settled himself on the twisted bench.

a digestible substance used to give color to food

From this reading This one was smaller than most; his skin, where exposed, was covered by a tracery of fine wrinkles and his coloring was whiter than the rest.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading He approached Sherman on noiseless feet, moved his trunk up and down as though examining him and then, producing from a pocket in his cloak one of the thought-helmets, set it on Sherman's head, tightened a connection or two with his trunk and placing a like device on his own head, settled himself on the twisted bench.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Little crowfeet stood around the corners of his eyes, giving him an expression that was singularly humorous.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading This one was smaller than most; his skin, where exposed, was covered by a tracery of fine wrinkles and his coloring was whiter than the rest.

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From this reading Little crowfeet stood around the corners of his eyes, giving him an expression that was singularly humorous.

an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

From this reading He approached Sherman on noiseless feet, moved his trunk up and down as though examining him and then, producing from a pocket in his cloak one of the thought-helmets, set it on Sherman's head, tightened a connection or two with his trunk and placing a like device on his own head, settled himself on the twisted bench.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The Lassan Explains Before he had time to riddle out any of its secrets the door opened again and one of the Lassans came in--a distinctly different type than any he had hitherto seen.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading The Lassan Explains Before he had time to riddle out any of its secrets the door opened again and one of the Lassans came in--a distinctly different type than any he had hitherto seen.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The Lassan Explains Before he had time to riddle out any of its secrets the door opened again and one of the Lassans came in--a distinctly different type than any he had hitherto seen.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He approached Sherman on noiseless feet, moved his trunk up and down as though examining him and then, producing from a pocket in his cloak one of the thought-helmets, set it on Sherman's head, tightened a connection or two with his trunk and placing a like device on his own head, settled himself on the twisted bench.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading He approached Sherman on noiseless feet, moved his trunk up and down as though examining him and then, producing from a pocket in his cloak one of the thought-helmets, set it on Sherman's head, tightened a connection or two with his trunk and placing a like device on his own head, settled himself on the twisted bench.

third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading The Lassan Explains Before he had time to riddle out any of its secrets the door opened again and one of the Lassans came in--a distinctly different type than any he had hitherto seen.

with no protection or shield

From this reading This one was smaller than most; his skin, where exposed, was covered by a tracery of fine wrinkles and his coloring was whiter than the rest.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Little crowfeet stood around the corners of his eyes, giving him an expression that was singularly humorous.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Little crowfeet stood around the corners of his eyes, giving him an expression that was singularly humorous.

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

From this reading He approached Sherman on noiseless feet, moved his trunk up and down as though examining him and then, producing from a pocket in his cloak one of the thought-helmets, set it on Sherman's head, tightened a connection or two with his trunk and placing a like device on his own head, settled himself on the twisted bench.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading This one was smaller than most; his skin, where exposed, was covered by a tracery of fine wrinkles and his coloring was whiter than the rest.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He approached Sherman on noiseless feet, moved his trunk up and down as though examining him and then, producing from a pocket in his cloak one of the thought-helmets, set it on Sherman's head, tightened a connection or two with his trunk and placing a like device on his own head, settled himself on the twisted bench.

the act of giving

From this reading Little crowfeet stood around the corners of his eyes, giving him an expression that was singularly humorous.

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

From this reading The Lassan Explains Before he had time to riddle out any of its secrets the door opened again and one of the Lassans came in--a distinctly different type than any he had hitherto seen.

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

From this reading The Lassan Explains Before he had time to riddle out any of its secrets the door opened again and one of the Lassans came in--a distinctly different type than any he had hitherto seen.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He approached Sherman on noiseless feet, moved his trunk up and down as though examining him and then, producing from a pocket in his cloak one of the thought-helmets, set it on Sherman's head, tightened a connection or two with his trunk and placing a like device on his own head, settled himself on the twisted bench.

armor plate that protects the head

From this reading The ordeal of the helmet!

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Little crowfeet stood around the corners of his eyes, giving him an expression that was singularly humorous.

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

From this reading He approached Sherman on noiseless feet, moved his trunk up and down as though examining him and then, producing from a pocket in his cloak one of the thought-helmets, set it on Sherman's head, tightened a connection or two with his trunk and placing a like device on his own head, settled himself on the twisted bench.

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

From this reading This one was smaller than most; his skin, where exposed, was covered by a tracery of fine wrinkles and his coloring was whiter than the rest.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading The Lassan Explains Before he had time to riddle out any of its secrets the door opened again and one of the Lassans came in--a distinctly different type than any he had hitherto seen.

full of or characterized by humor

From this reading Little crowfeet stood around the corners of his eyes, giving him an expression that was singularly humorous.

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

From this reading The Lassan Explains Before he had time to riddle out any of its secrets the door opened again and one of the Lassans came in--a distinctly different type than any he had hitherto seen.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He approached Sherman on noiseless feet, moved his trunk up and down as though examining him and then, producing from a pocket in his cloak one of the thought-helmets, set it on Sherman's head, tightened a connection or two with his trunk and placing a like device on his own head, settled himself on the twisted bench.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The Lassan Explains Before he had time to riddle out any of its secrets the door opened again and one of the Lassans came in--a distinctly different type than any he had hitherto seen.

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

From this reading The Lassan Explains Before he had time to riddle out any of its secrets the door opened again and one of the Lassans came in--a distinctly different type than any he had hitherto seen.

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

From this reading The Lassan Explains Before he had time to riddle out any of its secrets the door opened again and one of the Lassans came in--a distinctly different type than any he had hitherto seen.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He approached Sherman on noiseless feet, moved his trunk up and down as though examining him and then, producing from a pocket in his cloak one of the thought-helmets, set it on Sherman's head, tightened a connection or two with his trunk and placing a like device on his own head, settled himself on the twisted bench.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Little crowfeet stood around the corners of his eyes, giving him an expression that was singularly humorous.

used to form the superlative

From this reading This one was smaller than most; his skin, where exposed, was covered by a tracery of fine wrinkles and his coloring was whiter than the rest.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading He approached Sherman on noiseless feet, moved his trunk up and down as though examining him and then, producing from a pocket in his cloak one of the thought-helmets, set it on Sherman's head, tightened a connection or two with his trunk and placing a like device on his own head, settled himself on the twisted bench.

making no sound

From this reading He approached Sherman on noiseless feet, moved his trunk up and down as though examining him and then, producing from a pocket in his cloak one of the thought-helmets, set it on Sherman's head, tightened a connection or two with his trunk and placing a like device on his own head, settled himself on the twisted bench.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Lassan Explains Before he had time to riddle out any of its secrets the door opened again and one of the Lassans came in--a distinctly different type than any he had hitherto seen.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He approached Sherman on noiseless feet, moved his trunk up and down as though examining him and then, producing from a pocket in his cloak one of the thought-helmets, set it on Sherman's head, tightened a connection or two with his trunk and placing a like device on his own head, settled himself on the twisted bench.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The Lassan Explains Before he had time to riddle out any of its secrets the door opened again and one of the Lassans came in--a distinctly different type than any he had hitherto seen.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The Lassan Explains Before he had time to riddle out any of its secrets the door opened again and one of the Lassans came in--a distinctly different type than any he had hitherto seen.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He approached Sherman on noiseless feet, moved his trunk up and down as though examining him and then, producing from a pocket in his cloak one of the thought-helmets, set it on Sherman's head, tightened a connection or two with his trunk and placing a like device on his own head, settled himself on the twisted bench.

a severe or trying experience

From this reading The ordeal of the helmet!

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The Lassan Explains Before he had time to riddle out any of its secrets the door opened again and one of the Lassans came in--a distinctly different type than any he had hitherto seen.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He approached Sherman on noiseless feet, moved his trunk up and down as though examining him and then, producing from a pocket in his cloak one of the thought-helmets, set it on Sherman's head, tightened a connection or two with his trunk and placing a like device on his own head, settled himself on the twisted bench.

-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He approached Sherman on noiseless feet, moved his trunk up and down as though examining him and then, producing from a pocket in his cloak one of the thought-helmets, set it on Sherman's head, tightened a connection or two with his trunk and placing a like device on his own head, settled himself on the twisted bench.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading He approached Sherman on noiseless feet, moved his trunk up and down as though examining him and then, producing from a pocket in his cloak one of the thought-helmets, set it on Sherman's head, tightened a connection or two with his trunk and placing a like device on his own head, settled himself on the twisted bench.

-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading He approached Sherman on noiseless feet, moved his trunk up and down as though examining him and then, producing from a pocket in his cloak one of the thought-helmets, set it on Sherman's head, tightened a connection or two with his trunk and placing a like device on his own head, settled himself on the twisted bench.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading This one was smaller than most; his skin, where exposed, was covered by a tracery of fine wrinkles and his coloring was whiter than the rest.

pierce with many holes

From this reading The Lassan Explains Before he had time to riddle out any of its secrets the door opened again and one of the Lassans came in--a distinctly different type than any he had hitherto seen.

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading The Lassan Explains Before he had time to riddle out any of its secrets the door opened again and one of the Lassans came in--a distinctly different type than any he had hitherto seen.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The Lassan Explains Before he had time to riddle out any of its secrets the door opened again and one of the Lassans came in--a distinctly different type than any he had hitherto seen.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He approached Sherman on noiseless feet, moved his trunk up and down as though examining him and then, producing from a pocket in his cloak one of the thought-helmets, set it on Sherman's head, tightened a connection or two with his trunk and placing a like device on his own head, settled himself on the twisted bench.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading He approached Sherman on noiseless feet, moved his trunk up and down as though examining him and then, producing from a pocket in his cloak one of the thought-helmets, set it on Sherman's head, tightened a connection or two with his trunk and placing a like device on his own head, settled himself on the twisted bench.

United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)

From this reading He approached Sherman on noiseless feet, moved his trunk up and down as though examining him and then, producing from a pocket in his cloak one of the thought-helmets, set it on Sherman's head, tightened a connection or two with his trunk and placing a like device on his own head, settled himself on the twisted bench.

possessive form of “sherman” — United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)

From this reading He approached Sherman on noiseless feet, moved his trunk up and down as though examining him and then, producing from a pocket in his cloak one of the thought-helmets, set it on Sherman's head, tightened a connection or two with his trunk and placing a like device on his own head, settled himself on the twisted bench.

in a singular manner or to a singular degree

From this reading Little crowfeet stood around the corners of his eyes, giving him an expression that was singularly humorous.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading This one was smaller than most; his skin, where exposed, was covered by a tracery of fine wrinkles and his coloring was whiter than the rest.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading This one was smaller than most; his skin, where exposed, was covered by a tracery of fine wrinkles and his coloring was whiter than the rest.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Little crowfeet stood around the corners of his eyes, giving him an expression that was singularly humorous.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The Lassan Explains Before he had time to riddle out any of its secrets the door opened again and one of the Lassans came in--a distinctly different type than any he had hitherto seen.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Little crowfeet stood around the corners of his eyes, giving him an expression that was singularly humorous.

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

From this reading The Lassan Explains Before he had time to riddle out any of its secrets the door opened again and one of the Lassans came in--a distinctly different type than any he had hitherto seen.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He approached Sherman on noiseless feet, moved his trunk up and down as though examining him and then, producing from a pocket in his cloak one of the thought-helmets, set it on Sherman's head, tightened a connection or two with his trunk and placing a like device on his own head, settled himself on the twisted bench.

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

From this reading This one was smaller than most; his skin, where exposed, was covered by a tracery of fine wrinkles and his coloring was whiter than the rest.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He approached Sherman on noiseless feet, moved his trunk up and down as though examining him and then, producing from a pocket in his cloak one of the thought-helmets, set it on Sherman's head, tightened a connection or two with his trunk and placing a like device on his own head, settled himself on the twisted bench.

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

From this reading He approached Sherman on noiseless feet, moved his trunk up and down as though examining him and then, producing from a pocket in his cloak one of the thought-helmets, set it on Sherman's head, tightened a connection or two with his trunk and placing a like device on his own head, settled himself on the twisted bench.

past form of “tighten” — make tight or tighter

From this reading He approached Sherman on noiseless feet, moved his trunk up and down as though examining him and then, producing from a pocket in his cloak one of the thought-helmets, set it on Sherman's head, tightened a connection or two with his trunk and placing a like device on his own head, settled himself on the twisted bench.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The Lassan Explains Before he had time to riddle out any of its secrets the door opened again and one of the Lassans came in--a distinctly different type than any he had hitherto seen.

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

From this reading The Lassan Explains Before he had time to riddle out any of its secrets the door opened again and one of the Lassans came in--a distinctly different type than any he had hitherto seen.

decoration consisting of an open pattern of interlacing ribs

From this reading This one was smaller than most; his skin, where exposed, was covered by a tracery of fine wrinkles and his coloring was whiter than the rest.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading He approached Sherman on noiseless feet, moved his trunk up and down as though examining him and then, producing from a pocket in his cloak one of the thought-helmets, set it on Sherman's head, tightened a connection or two with his trunk and placing a like device on his own head, settled himself on the twisted bench.

having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented

From this reading He approached Sherman on noiseless feet, moved his trunk up and down as though examining him and then, producing from a pocket in his cloak one of the thought-helmets, set it on Sherman's head, tightened a connection or two with his trunk and placing a like device on his own head, settled himself on the twisted bench.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He approached Sherman on noiseless feet, moved his trunk up and down as though examining him and then, producing from a pocket in his cloak one of the thought-helmets, set it on Sherman's head, tightened a connection or two with his trunk and placing a like device on his own head, settled himself on the twisted bench.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading The Lassan Explains Before he had time to riddle out any of its secrets the door opened again and one of the Lassans came in--a distinctly different type than any he had hitherto seen.

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

From this reading He approached Sherman on noiseless feet, moved his trunk up and down as though examining him and then, producing from a pocket in his cloak one of the thought-helmets, set it on Sherman's head, tightened a connection or two with his trunk and placing a like device on his own head, settled himself on the twisted bench.

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

From this reading This one was smaller than most; his skin, where exposed, was covered by a tracery of fine wrinkles and his coloring was whiter than the rest.

in or at the place that

From this reading This one was smaller than most; his skin, where exposed, was covered by a tracery of fine wrinkles and his coloring was whiter than the rest.

comparative of “white” — being of the achromatic color of maximum lightness; having little or no hue owing to reflection of almost all incident light

From this reading This one was smaller than most; his skin, where exposed, was covered by a tracery of fine wrinkles and his coloring was whiter than the rest.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He approached Sherman on noiseless feet, moved his trunk up and down as though examining him and then, producing from a pocket in his cloak one of the thought-helmets, set it on Sherman's head, tightened a connection or two with his trunk and placing a like device on his own head, settled himself on the twisted bench.

plural of “wrinkle” — a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface

From this reading This one was smaller than most; his skin, where exposed, was covered by a tracery of fine wrinkles and his coloring was whiter than the rest.