used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WOOIN' O'T Imagine a man wrapped from infancy in the cotton wool of civilisation suddenly jerked out of the same into barbaric nakedness.
abyssnounUS /əˈbɪs/
a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively)
From this reading For the first time in his guarded life, he became aware of the evil which underlies the smiling surface of things, and it was as though an abyss had opened suddenly at his feet.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Such a man, amazed and horrified at first, would gradually become accustomed to his Ishmael existence, since habit is second nature.
(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 Silas Pence felt sick when he reflected on the offer made by Captain Huxham, and to him of all people--a minister of the Gospel, a follower of the Prince of Peace.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Such a man, amazed and horrified at first, would gradually become accustomed to his Ishmael existence, since habit is second nature.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For the first time in his guarded life, he became aware of the evil which underlies the smiling surface of things, and it was as though an abyss had opened suddenly at his feet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Such a man, amazed and horrified at first, would gradually become accustomed to his Ishmael existence, since habit is second nature.
any person at all
From this reading Deprived of the strong protection of the law, brought suddenly face to face with the "might-is-right" theory, he would have to fight for his own land, even to the extent of slaying anyone who thwarted his needs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For the first time in his guarded life, he became aware of the evil which underlies the smiling surface of things, and it was as though an abyss had opened suddenly at his feet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Such a man, amazed and horrified at first, would gradually become accustomed to his Ishmael existence, since habit is second nature.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading For the first time in his guarded life, he became aware of the evil which underlies the smiling surface of things, and it was as though an abyss had opened suddenly at his feet.
barbaricadjectiveUS /bɑːrˈbærɪk/
without civilizing influences
From this reading THE WOOIN' O'T Imagine a man wrapped from infancy in the cotton wool of civilisation suddenly jerked out of the same into barbaric nakedness.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading For the first time in his guarded life, he became aware of the evil which underlies the smiling surface of things, and it was as though an abyss had opened suddenly at his feet.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Such a man, amazed and horrified at first, would gradually become accustomed to his Ishmael existence, since habit is second nature.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Deprived of the strong protection of the law, brought suddenly face to face with the "might-is-right" theory, he would have to fight for his own land, even to the extent of slaying anyone who thwarted his needs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Silas Pence felt sick when he reflected on the offer made by Captain Huxham, and to him of all people--a minister of the Gospel, a follower of the Prince of Peace.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Silas Pence felt sick when he reflected on the offer made by Captain Huxham, and to him of all people--a minister of the Gospel, a follower of the Prince of Peace.
civilisationnoun
the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
From this reading THE WOOIN' O'T Imagine a man wrapped from infancy in the cotton wool of civilisation suddenly jerked out of the same into barbaric nakedness.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading THE WOOIN' O'T Imagine a man wrapped from infancy in the cotton wool of civilisation suddenly jerked out of the same into barbaric nakedness.
DeprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading Deprived of the strong protection of the law, brought suddenly face to face with the "might-is-right" theory, he would have to fight for his own land, even to the extent of slaying anyone who thwarted his needs.
divisible by two
From this reading Deprived of the strong protection of the law, brought suddenly face to face with the "might-is-right" theory, he would have to fight for his own land, even to the extent of slaying anyone who thwarted his needs.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading For the first time in his guarded life, he became aware of the evil which underlies the smiling surface of things, and it was as though an abyss had opened suddenly at his feet.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Such a man, amazed and horrified at first, would gradually become accustomed to his Ishmael existence, since habit is second nature.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Deprived of the strong protection of the law, brought suddenly face to face with the "might-is-right" theory, he would have to fight for his own land, even to the extent of slaying anyone who thwarted his needs.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Deprived of the strong protection of the law, brought suddenly face to face with the "might-is-right" theory, he would have to fight for his own land, even to the extent of slaying anyone who thwarted his needs.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading For the first time in his guarded life, he became aware of the evil which underlies the smiling surface of things, and it was as though an abyss had opened suddenly at his feet.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Silas Pence felt sick when he reflected on the offer made by Captain Huxham, and to him of all people--a minister of the Gospel, a follower of the Prince of Peace.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Deprived of the strong protection of the law, brought suddenly face to face with the "might-is-right" theory, he would have to fight for his own land, even to the extent of slaying anyone who thwarted his needs.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Such a man, amazed and horrified at first, would gradually become accustomed to his Ishmael existence, since habit is second nature.
followernounUS /ˈfɑːloʊər/
a person who accepts the leadership of another
From this reading Silas Pence felt sick when he reflected on the offer made by Captain Huxham, and to him of all people--a minister of the Gospel, a follower of the Prince of Peace.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Deprived of the strong protection of the law, brought suddenly face to face with the "might-is-right" theory, he would have to fight for his own land, even to the extent of slaying anyone who thwarted his needs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE WOOIN' O'T Imagine a man wrapped from infancy in the cotton wool of civilisation suddenly jerked out of the same into barbaric nakedness.
GospelnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəl/
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
From this reading Silas Pence felt sick when he reflected on the offer made by Captain Huxham, and to him of all people--a minister of the Gospel, a follower of the Prince of Peace.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Such a man, amazed and horrified at first, would gradually become accustomed to his Ishmael existence, since habit is second nature.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading For the first time in his guarded life, he became aware of the evil which underlies the smiling surface of things, and it was as though an abyss had opened suddenly at his feet.
an established custom
From this reading Such a man, amazed and horrified at first, would gradually become accustomed to his Ishmael existence, since habit is second nature.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For the first time in his guarded life, he became aware of the evil which underlies the smiling surface of things, and it was as though an abyss had opened suddenly at his feet.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Deprived of the strong protection of the law, brought suddenly face to face with the "might-is-right" theory, he would have to fight for his own land, even to the extent of slaying anyone who thwarted his needs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Deprived of the strong protection of the law, brought suddenly face to face with the "might-is-right" theory, he would have to fight for his own land, even to the extent of slaying anyone who thwarted his needs.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Silas Pence felt sick when he reflected on the offer made by Captain Huxham, and to him of all people--a minister of the Gospel, a follower of the Prince of Peace.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Deprived of the strong protection of the law, brought suddenly face to face with the "might-is-right" theory, he would have to fight for his own land, even to the extent of slaying anyone who thwarted his needs.
horrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəfaɪd/
stricken with horror
From this reading Such a man, amazed and horrified at first, would gradually become accustomed to his Ishmael existence, since habit is second nature.
Huxham
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From this reading Silas Pence felt sick when he reflected on the offer made by Captain Huxham, and to him of all people--a minister of the Gospel, a follower of the Prince of Peace.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading THE WOOIN' O'T Imagine a man wrapped from infancy in the cotton wool of civilisation suddenly jerked out of the same into barbaric nakedness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WOOIN' O'T Imagine a man wrapped from infancy in the cotton wool of civilisation suddenly jerked out of the same into barbaric nakedness.
infancynounUS /ˈɪnfənsi/
the early stage of growth or development
From this reading THE WOOIN' O'T Imagine a man wrapped from infancy in the cotton wool of civilisation suddenly jerked out of the same into barbaric nakedness.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE WOOIN' O'T Imagine a man wrapped from infancy in the cotton wool of civilisation suddenly jerked out of the same into barbaric nakedness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such a man, amazed and horrified at first, would gradually become accustomed to his Ishmael existence, since habit is second nature.
IshmaelnounUS /ˈɪʃmil/
(Old Testament) the son of Abraham who was cast out after the birth of Isaac; considered the forebear of 12 Arabian tribes
From this reading Such a man, amazed and horrified at first, would gradually become accustomed to his Ishmael existence, since habit is second nature.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For the first time in his guarded life, he became aware of the evil which underlies the smiling surface of things, and it was as though an abyss had opened suddenly at his feet.
jerkedverbUS /dʒɜːrkt/
past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading THE WOOIN' O'T Imagine a man wrapped from infancy in the cotton wool of civilisation suddenly jerked out of the same into barbaric nakedness.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Deprived of the strong protection of the law, brought suddenly face to face with the "might-is-right" theory, he would have to fight for his own land, even to the extent of slaying anyone who thwarted his needs.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Deprived of the strong protection of the law, brought suddenly face to face with the "might-is-right" theory, he would have to fight for his own land, even to the extent of slaying anyone who thwarted his needs.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For the first time in his guarded life, he became aware of the evil which underlies the smiling surface of things, and it was as though an abyss had opened suddenly at his feet.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Silas Pence felt sick when he reflected on the offer made by Captain Huxham, and to him of all people--a minister of the Gospel, a follower of the Prince of Peace.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE WOOIN' O'T Imagine a man wrapped from infancy in the cotton wool of civilisation suddenly jerked out of the same into barbaric nakedness.
might-is-right
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From this reading Deprived of the strong protection of the law, brought suddenly face to face with the "might-is-right" theory, he would have to fight for his own land, even to the extent of slaying anyone who thwarted his needs.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Silas Pence felt sick when he reflected on the offer made by Captain Huxham, and to him of all people--a minister of the Gospel, a follower of the Prince of Peace.
nakednessnoun
the state of being without clothing or covering of any kind
From this reading THE WOOIN' O'T Imagine a man wrapped from infancy in the cotton wool of civilisation suddenly jerked out of the same into barbaric nakedness.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Such a man, amazed and horrified at first, would gradually become accustomed to his Ishmael existence, since habit is second nature.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Deprived of the strong protection of the law, brought suddenly face to face with the "might-is-right" theory, he would have to fight for his own land, even to the extent of slaying anyone who thwarted his needs.
O'T
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From this reading THE WOOIN' O'T Imagine a man wrapped from infancy in the cotton wool of civilisation suddenly jerked out of the same into barbaric nakedness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WOOIN' O'T Imagine a man wrapped from infancy in the cotton wool of civilisation suddenly jerked out of the same into barbaric nakedness.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Silas Pence felt sick when he reflected on the offer made by Captain Huxham, and to him of all people--a minister of the Gospel, a follower of the Prince of Peace.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Silas Pence felt sick when he reflected on the offer made by Captain Huxham, and to him of all people--a minister of the Gospel, a follower of the Prince of Peace.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading For the first time in his guarded life, he became aware of the evil which underlies the smiling surface of things, and it was as though an abyss had opened suddenly at his feet.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE WOOIN' O'T Imagine a man wrapped from infancy in the cotton wool of civilisation suddenly jerked out of the same into barbaric nakedness.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Deprived of the strong protection of the law, brought suddenly face to face with the "might-is-right" theory, he would have to fight for his own land, even to the extent of slaying anyone who thwarted his needs.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Silas Pence felt sick when he reflected on the offer made by Captain Huxham, and to him of all people--a minister of the Gospel, a follower of the Prince of Peace.
PencenounUS /pens/
plural of “penny” — a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading Silas Pence felt sick when he reflected on the offer made by Captain Huxham, and to him of all people--a minister of the Gospel, a follower of the Prince of Peace.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Silas Pence felt sick when he reflected on the offer made by Captain Huxham, and to him of all people--a minister of the Gospel, a follower of the Prince of Peace.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Silas Pence felt sick when he reflected on the offer made by Captain Huxham, and to him of all people--a minister of the Gospel, a follower of the Prince of Peace.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Deprived of the strong protection of the law, brought suddenly face to face with the "might-is-right" theory, he would have to fight for his own land, even to the extent of slaying anyone who thwarted his needs.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading Silas Pence felt sick when he reflected on the offer made by Captain Huxham, and to him of all people--a minister of the Gospel, a follower of the Prince of Peace.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE WOOIN' O'T Imagine a man wrapped from infancy in the cotton wool of civilisation suddenly jerked out of the same into barbaric nakedness.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Such a man, amazed and horrified at first, would gradually become accustomed to his Ishmael existence, since habit is second nature.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Silas Pence felt sick when he reflected on the offer made by Captain Huxham, and to him of all people--a minister of the Gospel, a follower of the Prince of Peace.
Silas
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From this reading Silas Pence felt sick when he reflected on the offer made by Captain Huxham, and to him of all people--a minister of the Gospel, a follower of the Prince of Peace.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Such a man, amazed and horrified at first, would gradually become accustomed to his Ishmael existence, since habit is second nature.
slayingnounUS /ˈsleɪɪŋ/
unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being
From this reading Deprived of the strong protection of the law, brought suddenly face to face with the "might-is-right" theory, he would have to fight for his own land, even to the extent of slaying anyone who thwarted his needs.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading For the first time in his guarded life, he became aware of the evil which underlies the smiling surface of things, and it was as though an abyss had opened suddenly at his feet.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Deprived of the strong protection of the law, brought suddenly face to face with the "might-is-right" theory, he would have to fight for his own land, even to the extent of slaying anyone who thwarted his needs.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a man, amazed and horrified at first, would gradually become accustomed to his Ishmael existence, since habit is second nature.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading THE WOOIN' O'T Imagine a man wrapped from infancy in the cotton wool of civilisation suddenly jerked out of the same into barbaric nakedness.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading For the first time in his guarded life, he became aware of the evil which underlies the smiling surface of things, and it was as though an abyss had opened suddenly at his feet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WOOIN' O'T Imagine a man wrapped from infancy in the cotton wool of civilisation suddenly jerked out of the same into barbaric nakedness.
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 Deprived of the strong protection of the law, brought suddenly face to face with the "might-is-right" theory, he would have to fight for his own land, even to the extent of slaying anyone who thwarted his needs.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading For the first time in his guarded life, he became aware of the evil which underlies the smiling surface of things, and it was as though an abyss had opened suddenly at his feet.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For the first time in his guarded life, he became aware of the evil which underlies the smiling surface of things, and it was as though an abyss had opened suddenly at his feet.
thwartedadjectiveUS /ˈθwɔːrtɪd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Deprived of the strong protection of the law, brought suddenly face to face with the "might-is-right" theory, he would have to fight for his own land, even to the extent of slaying anyone who thwarted his needs.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time in his guarded life, he became aware of the evil which underlies the smiling surface of things, and it was as though an abyss had opened suddenly at his feet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Deprived of the strong protection of the law, brought suddenly face to face with the "might-is-right" theory, he would have to fight for his own land, even to the extent of slaying anyone who thwarted his needs.
underliesverbUS /ˌʌndərˈlaɪz/
third-person singular of “underlie” — be or form the base for
From this reading For the first time in his guarded life, he became aware of the evil which underlies the smiling surface of things, and it was as though an abyss had opened suddenly at his feet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the first time in his guarded life, he became aware of the evil which underlies the smiling surface of things, and it was as though an abyss had opened suddenly at his feet.
at the time that
From this reading Silas Pence felt sick when he reflected on the offer made by Captain Huxham, and to him of all people--a minister of the Gospel, a follower of the Prince of Peace.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For the first time in his guarded life, he became aware of the evil which underlies the smiling surface of things, and it was as though an abyss had opened suddenly at his feet.
which person or people
From this reading Deprived of the strong protection of the law, brought suddenly face to face with the "might-is-right" theory, he would have to fight for his own land, even to the extent of slaying anyone who thwarted his needs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Deprived of the strong protection of the law, brought suddenly face to face with the "might-is-right" theory, he would have to fight for his own land, even to the extent of slaying anyone who thwarted his needs.
WOOIN
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From this reading THE WOOIN' O'T Imagine a man wrapped from infancy in the cotton wool of civilisation suddenly jerked out of the same into barbaric nakedness.
woolnounUS /wʊl/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading THE WOOIN' O'T Imagine a man wrapped from infancy in the cotton wool of civilisation suddenly jerked out of the same into barbaric nakedness.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Deprived of the strong protection of the law, brought suddenly face to face with the "might-is-right" theory, he would have to fight for his own land, even to the extent of slaying anyone who thwarted his needs.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading THE WOOIN' O'T Imagine a man wrapped from infancy in the cotton wool of civilisation suddenly jerked out of the same into barbaric nakedness.
