Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

plural of “admonition” — cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)

From this reading Frequently he called admonitions to maniacal fugitives, and at other moments he exchanged strange stares with the imperturbable ones.

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading He looked at everything in agitation and pity.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

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

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He looked at everything in agitation and pity.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

From this reading He exhibited wonder and awe with his pitying glances.

plural of “bind” — something that hinders as if with bonds

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

plural of “boulder” — a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin

From this reading They seemed to him to wear merely the expressions of so many boulders rolling down the hill.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Frequently he called admonitions to maniacal fugitives, and at other moments he exchanged strange stares with the imperturbable ones.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading They seemed to him to wear merely the expressions of so many boulders rolling down the hill.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading He looked at everything in agitation and pity.

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading Frequently he called admonitions to maniacal fugitives, and at other moments he exchanged strange stares with the imperturbable ones.

past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading He exhibited wonder and awe with his pitying glances.

plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading They seemed to him to wear merely the expressions of so many boulders rolling down the hill.

-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Frequently he called admonitions to maniacal fugitives, and at other moments he exchanged strange stares with the imperturbable ones.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading Frequently he called admonitions to maniacal fugitives, and at other moments he exchanged strange stares with the imperturbable ones.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading He exhibited wonder and awe with his pitying glances.

-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

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

From this reading He looked at everything in agitation and pity.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading They seemed to him to wear merely the expressions of so many boulders rolling down the hill.

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

From this reading They seemed to him to wear merely the expressions of so many boulders rolling down the hill.

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

From this reading He exhibited wonder and awe with his pitying glances.

the quality of being humane

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure

From this reading Frequently he called admonitions to maniacal fugitives, and at other moments he exchanged strange stares with the imperturbable ones.

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

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

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

From this reading He looked at everything in agitation and pity.

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

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

wildly disordered

From this reading Frequently he called admonitions to maniacal fugitives, and at other moments he exchanged strange stares with the imperturbable ones.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading They seemed to him to wear merely the expressions of so many boulders rolling down the hill.

and nothing more

From this reading They seemed to him to wear merely the expressions of so many boulders rolling down the hill.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading Frequently he called admonitions to maniacal fugitives, and at other moments he exchanged strange stares with the imperturbable ones.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Frequently he called admonitions to maniacal fugitives, and at other moments he exchanged strange stares with the imperturbable ones.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Frequently he called admonitions to maniacal fugitives, and at other moments he exchanged strange stares with the imperturbable ones.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

a course of conduct

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading He looked at everything in agitation and pity.

-ing form of “pity” — share the suffering of

From this reading He exhibited wonder and awe with his pitying glances.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

with speed

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

uttered with a trill

From this reading They seemed to him to wear merely the expressions of so many boulders rolling down the hill.

move hurridly

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

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

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

detached by cutting

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They seemed to him to wear merely the expressions of so many boulders rolling down the hill.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

plural of “stare” — a fixed look with eyes open wide

From this reading Frequently he called admonitions to maniacal fugitives, and at other moments he exchanged strange stares with the imperturbable ones.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Frequently he called admonitions to maniacal fugitives, and at other moments he exchanged strange stares with the imperturbable ones.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

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

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They seemed to him to wear merely the expressions of so many boulders rolling down the hill.

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

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

a large gathering of people

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

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

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

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

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

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

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

be dressed in

From this reading They seemed to him to wear merely the expressions of so many boulders rolling down the hill.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading He exhibited wonder and awe with his pitying glances.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Although this throng seemed to prove that the whole of humanity was fleeing in one direction--with every tie severed that binds us to the soil--a young man was walking rapidly up the mountain, hastening to a side of the path from time to time to avoid some particularly wide rush of people and cattle.