Chapter XVI

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

From this reading A JOLLY CROWD There was a general bow and smile on the part of all, as the boys acknowledged the introduction, and then Melvin became more personal:

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading A JOLLY CROWD There was a general bow and smile on the part of all, as the boys acknowledged the introduction, and then Melvin became more personal:

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading Positively, gentlemen, an unparalleled aggregation of the most astonishing wonders of nature now in captivity, assembled by the management without regard to expense from all quarters of the civilized and uncivilized world.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading "You have here before you," he said to the Rushton boys, assuming the air and tone of a "barker" at a seaside show, "the most gorgeous collection of freaks ever gathered under one tent.

(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 A JOLLY CROWD There was a general bow and smile on the part of all, as the boys acknowledged the introduction, and then Melvin became more personal:

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Some have even gone so far as to say that they _are_ human, although this opinion is not maintained by those who know them best.

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

From this reading Positively, gentlemen, an unparalleled aggregation of the most astonishing wonders of nature now in captivity, assembled by the management without regard to expense from all quarters of the civilized and uncivilized world.

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

From this reading A JOLLY CROWD There was a general bow and smile on the part of all, as the boys acknowledged the introduction, and then Melvin became more personal:

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading So remarkable, gentlemen, are these specimens of the animal world that they have even been taught to walk, talk and eat like human beings.

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

From this reading So remarkable, gentlemen, are these specimens of the animal world that they have even been taught to walk, talk and eat like human beings.

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

From this reading A JOLLY CROWD There was a general bow and smile on the part of all, as the boys acknowledged the introduction, and then Melvin became more personal:

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading Positively, gentlemen, an unparalleled aggregation of the most astonishing wonders of nature now in captivity, assembled by the management without regard to expense from all quarters of the civilized and uncivilized world.

excessively forward

From this reading "You have here before you," he said to the Rushton boys, assuming the air and tone of a "barker" at a seaside show, "the most gorgeous collection of freaks ever gathered under one tent.

surprising greatly

From this reading Positively, gentlemen, an unparalleled aggregation of the most astonishing wonders of nature now in captivity, assembled by the management without regard to expense from all quarters of the civilized and uncivilized world.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "You have here before you," he said to the Rushton boys, assuming the air and tone of a "barker" at a seaside show, "the most gorgeous collection of freaks ever gathered under one tent.

someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers

From this reading "You have here before you," he said to the Rushton boys, assuming the air and tone of a "barker" at a seaside show, "the most gorgeous collection of freaks ever gathered under one tent.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading A JOLLY CROWD There was a general bow and smile on the part of all, as the boys acknowledged the introduction, and then Melvin became more personal:

the past participle of “be”

From this reading So remarkable, gentlemen, are these specimens of the animal world that they have even been taught to walk, talk and eat like human beings.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "You have here before you," he said to the Rushton boys, assuming the air and tone of a "barker" at a seaside show, "the most gorgeous collection of freaks ever gathered under one tent.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading So remarkable, gentlemen, are these specimens of the animal world that they have even been taught to walk, talk and eat like human beings.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Some have even gone so far as to say that they _are_ human, although this opinion is not maintained by those who know them best.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading A JOLLY CROWD There was a general bow and smile on the part of all, as the boys acknowledged the introduction, and then Melvin became more personal:

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A JOLLY CROWD There was a general bow and smile on the part of all, as the boys acknowledged the introduction, and then Melvin became more personal:

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Positively, gentlemen, an unparalleled aggregation of the most astonishing wonders of nature now in captivity, assembled by the management without regard to expense from all quarters of the civilized and uncivilized world.

the state of being imprisoned

From this reading Positively, gentlemen, an unparalleled aggregation of the most astonishing wonders of nature now in captivity, assembled by the management without regard to expense from all quarters of the civilized and uncivilized world.

having a high state of culture and development both social and technological

From this reading Positively, gentlemen, an unparalleled aggregation of the most astonishing wonders of nature now in captivity, assembled by the management without regard to expense from all quarters of the civilized and uncivilized world.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading "You have here before you," he said to the Rushton boys, assuming the air and tone of a "barker" at a seaside show, "the most gorgeous collection of freaks ever gathered under one tent.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading A JOLLY CROWD There was a general bow and smile on the part of all, as the boys acknowledged the introduction, and then Melvin became more personal:

take in solid food

From this reading So remarkable, gentlemen, are these specimens of the animal world that they have even been taught to walk, talk and eat like human beings.

divisible by two

From this reading So remarkable, gentlemen, are these specimens of the animal world that they have even been taught to walk, talk and eat like human beings.

at any time

From this reading "You have here before you," he said to the Rushton boys, assuming the air and tone of a "barker" at a seaside show, "the most gorgeous collection of freaks ever gathered under one tent.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading Positively, gentlemen, an unparalleled aggregation of the most astonishing wonders of nature now in captivity, assembled by the management without regard to expense from all quarters of the civilized and uncivilized world.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Some have even gone so far as to say that they _are_ human, although this opinion is not maintained by those who know them best.

plural of “freak” — a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed

From this reading "You have here before you," he said to the Rushton boys, assuming the air and tone of a "barker" at a seaside show, "the most gorgeous collection of freaks ever gathered under one tent.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Positively, gentlemen, an unparalleled aggregation of the most astonishing wonders of nature now in captivity, assembled by the management without regard to expense from all quarters of the civilized and uncivilized world.

brought together in one place

From this reading "You have here before you," he said to the Rushton boys, assuming the air and tone of a "barker" at a seaside show, "the most gorgeous collection of freaks ever gathered under one tent.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading A JOLLY CROWD There was a general bow and smile on the part of all, as the boys acknowledged the introduction, and then Melvin became more personal:

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Positively, gentlemen, an unparalleled aggregation of the most astonishing wonders of nature now in captivity, assembled by the management without regard to expense from all quarters of the civilized and uncivilized world.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Some have even gone so far as to say that they _are_ human, although this opinion is not maintained by those who know them best.

dazzlingly beautiful

From this reading "You have here before you," he said to the Rushton boys, assuming the air and tone of a "barker" at a seaside show, "the most gorgeous collection of freaks ever gathered under one tent.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "You have here before you," he said to the Rushton boys, assuming the air and tone of a "barker" at a seaside show, "the most gorgeous collection of freaks ever gathered under one tent.

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

From this reading "You have here before you," he said to the Rushton boys, assuming the air and tone of a "barker" at a seaside show, "the most gorgeous collection of freaks ever gathered under one tent.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "You have here before you," he said to the Rushton boys, assuming the air and tone of a "barker" at a seaside show, "the most gorgeous collection of freaks ever gathered under one tent.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading So remarkable, gentlemen, are these specimens of the animal world that they have even been taught to walk, talk and eat like human beings.

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

From this reading Positively, gentlemen, an unparalleled aggregation of the most astonishing wonders of nature now in captivity, assembled by the management without regard to expense from all quarters of the civilized and uncivilized world.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading A JOLLY CROWD There was a general bow and smile on the part of all, as the boys acknowledged the introduction, and then Melvin became more personal:

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

From this reading Some have even gone so far as to say that they _are_ human, although this opinion is not maintained by those who know them best.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading A JOLLY CROWD There was a general bow and smile on the part of all, as the boys acknowledged the introduction, and then Melvin became more personal:

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Some have even gone so far as to say that they _are_ human, although this opinion is not maintained by those who know them best.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading So remarkable, gentlemen, are these specimens of the animal world that they have even been taught to walk, talk and eat like human beings.

kept in good condition

From this reading Some have even gone so far as to say that they _are_ human, although this opinion is not maintained by those who know them best.

the act of managing something

From this reading Positively, gentlemen, an unparalleled aggregation of the most astonishing wonders of nature now in captivity, assembled by the management without regard to expense from all quarters of the civilized and uncivilized world.

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From this reading A JOLLY CROWD There was a general bow and smile on the part of all, as the boys acknowledged the introduction, and then Melvin became more personal:

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A JOLLY CROWD There was a general bow and smile on the part of all, as the boys acknowledged the introduction, and then Melvin became more personal:

used to form the superlative

From this reading "You have here before you," he said to the Rushton boys, assuming the air and tone of a "barker" at a seaside show, "the most gorgeous collection of freaks ever gathered under one tent.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Positively, gentlemen, an unparalleled aggregation of the most astonishing wonders of nature now in captivity, assembled by the management without regard to expense from all quarters of the civilized and uncivilized world.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Some have even gone so far as to say that they _are_ human, although this opinion is not maintained by those who know them best.

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

From this reading Positively, gentlemen, an unparalleled aggregation of the most astonishing wonders of nature now in captivity, assembled by the management without regard to expense from all quarters of the civilized and uncivilized world.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A JOLLY CROWD There was a general bow and smile on the part of all, as the boys acknowledged the introduction, and then Melvin became more personal:

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A JOLLY CROWD There was a general bow and smile on the part of all, as the boys acknowledged the introduction, and then Melvin became more personal:

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "You have here before you," he said to the Rushton boys, assuming the air and tone of a "barker" at a seaside show, "the most gorgeous collection of freaks ever gathered under one tent.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Some have even gone so far as to say that they _are_ human, although this opinion is not maintained by those who know them best.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading A JOLLY CROWD There was a general bow and smile on the part of all, as the boys acknowledged the introduction, and then Melvin became more personal:

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading A JOLLY CROWD There was a general bow and smile on the part of all, as the boys acknowledged the introduction, and then Melvin became more personal:

extremely

From this reading Positively, gentlemen, an unparalleled aggregation of the most astonishing wonders of nature now in captivity, assembled by the management without regard to expense from all quarters of the civilized and uncivilized world.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading Positively, gentlemen, an unparalleled aggregation of the most astonishing wonders of nature now in captivity, assembled by the management without regard to expense from all quarters of the civilized and uncivilized world.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Positively, gentlemen, an unparalleled aggregation of the most astonishing wonders of nature now in captivity, assembled by the management without regard to expense from all quarters of the civilized and uncivilized world.

unusual or striking

From this reading So remarkable, gentlemen, are these specimens of the animal world that they have even been taught to walk, talk and eat like human beings.

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

From this reading "You have here before you," he said to the Rushton boys, assuming the air and tone of a "barker" at a seaside show, "the most gorgeous collection of freaks ever gathered under one tent.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You have here before you," he said to the Rushton boys, assuming the air and tone of a "barker" at a seaside show, "the most gorgeous collection of freaks ever gathered under one tent.

express in words

From this reading Some have even gone so far as to say that they _are_ human, although this opinion is not maintained by those who know them best.

the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort

From this reading "You have here before you," he said to the Rushton boys, assuming the air and tone of a "barker" at a seaside show, "the most gorgeous collection of freaks ever gathered under one tent.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "You have here before you," he said to the Rushton boys, assuming the air and tone of a "barker" at a seaside show, "the most gorgeous collection of freaks ever gathered under one tent.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading A JOLLY CROWD There was a general bow and smile on the part of all, as the boys acknowledged the introduction, and then Melvin became more personal:

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So remarkable, gentlemen, are these specimens of the animal world that they have even been taught to walk, talk and eat like human beings.

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

From this reading Some have even gone so far as to say that they _are_ human, although this opinion is not maintained by those who know them best.

plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading So remarkable, gentlemen, are these specimens of the animal world that they have even been taught to walk, talk and eat like human beings.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading So remarkable, gentlemen, are these specimens of the animal world that they have even been taught to walk, talk and eat like human beings.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading So remarkable, gentlemen, are these specimens of the animal world that they have even been taught to walk, talk and eat like human beings.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading "You have here before you," he said to the Rushton boys, assuming the air and tone of a "barker" at a seaside show, "the most gorgeous collection of freaks ever gathered under one tent.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So remarkable, gentlemen, are these specimens of the animal world that they have even been taught to walk, talk and eat like human beings.

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

From this reading A JOLLY CROWD There was a general bow and smile on the part of all, as the boys acknowledged the introduction, and then Melvin became more personal:

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Some have even gone so far as to say that they _are_ human, although this opinion is not maintained by those who know them best.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A JOLLY CROWD There was a general bow and smile on the part of all, as the boys acknowledged the introduction, and then Melvin became more personal:

in or at that place or location

From this reading A JOLLY CROWD There was a general bow and smile on the part of all, as the boys acknowledged the introduction, and then Melvin became more personal:

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

From this reading So remarkable, gentlemen, are these specimens of the animal world that they have even been taught to walk, talk and eat like human beings.

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

From this reading So remarkable, gentlemen, are these specimens of the animal world that they have even been taught to walk, talk and eat like human beings.

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

From this reading Some have even gone so far as to say that they _are_ human, although this opinion is not maintained by those who know them best.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Some have even gone so far as to say that they _are_ human, although this opinion is not maintained by those who know them best.

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

From this reading "You have here before you," he said to the Rushton boys, assuming the air and tone of a "barker" at a seaside show, "the most gorgeous collection of freaks ever gathered under one tent.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "You have here before you," he said to the Rushton boys, assuming the air and tone of a "barker" at a seaside show, "the most gorgeous collection of freaks ever gathered under one tent.

without civilizing influences

From this reading Positively, gentlemen, an unparalleled aggregation of the most astonishing wonders of nature now in captivity, assembled by the management without regard to expense from all quarters of the civilized and uncivilized world.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading "You have here before you," he said to the Rushton boys, assuming the air and tone of a "barker" at a seaside show, "the most gorgeous collection of freaks ever gathered under one tent.

radically distinctive and without equal

From this reading Positively, gentlemen, an unparalleled aggregation of the most astonishing wonders of nature now in captivity, assembled by the management without regard to expense from all quarters of the civilized and uncivilized world.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading So remarkable, gentlemen, are these specimens of the animal world that they have even been taught to walk, talk and eat like human beings.

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

From this reading A JOLLY CROWD There was a general bow and smile on the part of all, as the boys acknowledged the introduction, and then Melvin became more personal:

which person or people

From this reading Some have even gone so far as to say that they _are_ human, although this opinion is not maintained by those who know them best.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Positively, gentlemen, an unparalleled aggregation of the most astonishing wonders of nature now in captivity, assembled by the management without regard to expense from all quarters of the civilized and uncivilized world.

plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Positively, gentlemen, an unparalleled aggregation of the most astonishing wonders of nature now in captivity, assembled by the management without regard to expense from all quarters of the civilized and uncivilized world.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Positively, gentlemen, an unparalleled aggregation of the most astonishing wonders of nature now in captivity, assembled by the management without regard to expense from all quarters of the civilized and uncivilized world.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You have here before you," he said to the Rushton boys, assuming the air and tone of a "barker" at a seaside show, "the most gorgeous collection of freaks ever gathered under one tent.