Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading A Tête-a-tête.--The Monkey's Goblet.--The Palace.--A Removal.--Winter under the Tropics--Plans for the Future.--Property.--A burst of Laughter.--Misfortune not far off.

the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble

From this reading To amuse him, she resorts to a thousand expedients, a thousand tricks of the agility peculiar to her race; she goes, she comes, she runs, she leaps, she bounds, she chatters at his side; she tries to people his solitude, to make a rustling around him; she brings him his pipes, rocks him in his hammock, and, for all these cares, all this attention, demands only a caress, which is no longer refused.

(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 To amuse him, she resorts to a thousand expedients, a thousand tricks of the agility peculiar to her race; she goes, she comes, she runs, she leaps, she bounds, she chatters at his side; she tries to people his solitude, to make a rustling around him; she brings him his pipes, rocks him in his hammock, and, for all these cares, all this attention, demands only a caress, which is no longer refused.

occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

From this reading To amuse him, she resorts to a thousand expedients, a thousand tricks of the agility peculiar to her race; she goes, she comes, she runs, she leaps, she bounds, she chatters at his side; she tries to people his solitude, to make a rustling around him; she brings him his pipes, rocks him in his hammock, and, for all these cares, all this attention, demands only a caress, which is no longer refused.

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

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

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

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading To amuse him, she resorts to a thousand expedients, a thousand tricks of the agility peculiar to her race; she goes, she comes, she runs, she leaps, she bounds, she chatters at his side; she tries to people his solitude, to make a rustling around him; she brings him his pipes, rocks him in his hammock, and, for all these cares, all this attention, demands only a caress, which is no longer refused.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading To amuse him, she resorts to a thousand expedients, a thousand tricks of the agility peculiar to her race; she goes, she comes, she runs, she leaps, she bounds, she chatters at his side; she tries to people his solitude, to make a rustling around him; she brings him his pipes, rocks him in his hammock, and, for all these cares, all this attention, demands only a caress, which is no longer refused.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading To amuse him, she resorts to a thousand expedients, a thousand tricks of the agility peculiar to her race; she goes, she comes, she runs, she leaps, she bounds, she chatters at his side; she tries to people his solitude, to make a rustling around him; she brings him his pipes, rocks him in his hammock, and, for all these cares, all this attention, demands only a caress, which is no longer refused.

third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading To amuse him, she resorts to a thousand expedients, a thousand tricks of the agility peculiar to her race; she goes, she comes, she runs, she leaps, she bounds, she chatters at his side; she tries to people his solitude, to make a rustling around him; she brings him his pipes, rocks him in his hammock, and, for all these cares, all this attention, demands only a caress, which is no longer refused.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading A Tête-a-tête.--The Monkey's Goblet.--The Palace.--A Removal.--Winter under the Tropics--Plans for the Future.--Property.--A burst of Laughter.--Misfortune not far off.

plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading To amuse him, she resorts to a thousand expedients, a thousand tricks of the agility peculiar to her race; she goes, she comes, she runs, she leaps, she bounds, she chatters at his side; she tries to people his solitude, to make a rustling around him; she brings him his pipes, rocks him in his hammock, and, for all these cares, all this attention, demands only a caress, which is no longer refused.

a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)

From this reading To amuse him, she resorts to a thousand expedients, a thousand tricks of the agility peculiar to her race; she goes, she comes, she runs, she leaps, she bounds, she chatters at his side; she tries to people his solitude, to make a rustling around him; she brings him his pipes, rocks him in his hammock, and, for all these cares, all this attention, demands only a caress, which is no longer refused.

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From this reading To amuse him, she resorts to a thousand expedients, a thousand tricks of the agility peculiar to her race; she goes, she comes, she runs, she leaps, she bounds, she chatters at his side; she tries to people his solitude, to make a rustling around him; she brings him his pipes, rocks him in his hammock, and, for all these cares, all this attention, demands only a caress, which is no longer refused.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading To amuse him, she resorts to a thousand expedients, a thousand tricks of the agility peculiar to her race; she goes, she comes, she runs, she leaps, she bounds, she chatters at his side; she tries to people his solitude, to make a rustling around him; she brings him his pipes, rocks him in his hammock, and, for all these cares, all this attention, demands only a caress, which is no longer refused.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Marimonda is now the companion of Selkirk, his friend, his slave; she seems to comprehend his slightest gestures and even his _ennui_.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

get the meaning of something

From this reading Marimonda is now the companion of Selkirk, his friend, his slave; she seems to comprehend his slightest gestures and even his _ennui_.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading To amuse him, she resorts to a thousand expedients, a thousand tricks of the agility peculiar to her race; she goes, she comes, she runs, she leaps, she bounds, she chatters at his side; she tries to people his solitude, to make a rustling around him; she brings him his pipes, rocks him in his hammock, and, for all these cares, all this attention, demands only a caress, which is no longer refused.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

capable of being borne though unpleasant

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

the feeling of being bored by something tedious

From this reading Marimonda is now the companion of Selkirk, his friend, his slave; she seems to comprehend his slightest gestures and even his _ennui_.

divisible by two

From this reading Marimonda is now the companion of Selkirk, his friend, his slave; she seems to comprehend his slightest gestures and even his _ennui_.

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From this reading To amuse him, she resorts to a thousand expedients, a thousand tricks of the agility peculiar to her race; she goes, she comes, she runs, she leaps, she bounds, she chatters at his side; she tries to people his solitude, to make a rustling around him; she brings him his pipes, rocks him in his hammock, and, for all these cares, all this attention, demands only a caress, which is no longer refused.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading A Tête-a-tête.--The Monkey's Goblet.--The Palace.--A Removal.--Winter under the Tropics--Plans for the Future.--Property.--A burst of Laughter.--Misfortune not far off.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A Tête-a-tête.--The Monkey's Goblet.--The Palace.--A Removal.--Winter under the Tropics--Plans for the Future.--Property.--A burst of Laughter.--Misfortune not far off.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Marimonda is now the companion of Selkirk, his friend, his slave; she seems to comprehend his slightest gestures and even his _ennui_.

yet to be or coming

From this reading A Tête-a-tête.--The Monkey's Goblet.--The Palace.--A Removal.--Winter under the Tropics--Plans for the Future.--Property.--A burst of Laughter.--Misfortune not far off.

plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

From this reading Marimonda is now the companion of Selkirk, his friend, his slave; she seems to comprehend his slightest gestures and even his _ennui_.

a drinking glass with a base and stem

From this reading A Tête-a-tête.--The Monkey's Goblet.--The Palace.--A Removal.--Winter under the Tropics--Plans for the Future.--Property.--A burst of Laughter.--Misfortune not far off.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading To amuse him, she resorts to a thousand expedients, a thousand tricks of the agility peculiar to her race; she goes, she comes, she runs, she leaps, she bounds, she chatters at his side; she tries to people his solitude, to make a rustling around him; she brings him his pipes, rocks him in his hammock, and, for all these cares, all this attention, demands only a caress, which is no longer refused.

a small natural hill

From this reading To amuse him, she resorts to a thousand expedients, a thousand tricks of the agility peculiar to her race; she goes, she comes, she runs, she leaps, she bounds, she chatters at his side; she tries to people his solitude, to make a rustling around him; she brings him his pipes, rocks him in his hammock, and, for all these cares, all this attention, demands only a caress, which is no longer refused.

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

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

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

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading To amuse him, she resorts to a thousand expedients, a thousand tricks of the agility peculiar to her race; she goes, she comes, she runs, she leaps, she bounds, she chatters at his side; she tries to people his solitude, to make a rustling around him; she brings him his pipes, rocks him in his hammock, and, for all these cares, all this attention, demands only a caress, which is no longer refused.

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

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

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

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

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

From this reading To amuse him, she resorts to a thousand expedients, a thousand tricks of the agility peculiar to her race; she goes, she comes, she runs, she leaps, she bounds, she chatters at his side; she tries to people his solitude, to make a rustling around him; she brings him his pipes, rocks him in his hammock, and, for all these cares, all this attention, demands only a caress, which is no longer refused.

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

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

the sound of laughing

From this reading A Tête-a-tête.--The Monkey's Goblet.--The Palace.--A Removal.--Winter under the Tropics--Plans for the Future.--Property.--A burst of Laughter.--Misfortune not far off.

plural of “leap” — a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading To amuse him, she resorts to a thousand expedients, a thousand tricks of the agility peculiar to her race; she goes, she comes, she runs, she leaps, she bounds, she chatters at his side; she tries to people his solitude, to make a rustling around him; she brings him his pipes, rocks him in his hammock, and, for all these cares, all this attention, demands only a caress, which is no longer refused.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

for more time

From this reading To amuse him, she resorts to a thousand expedients, a thousand tricks of the agility peculiar to her race; she goes, she comes, she runs, she leaps, she bounds, she chatters at his side; she tries to people his solitude, to make a rustling around him; she brings him his pipes, rocks him in his hammock, and, for all these cares, all this attention, demands only a caress, which is no longer refused.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

engage in

From this reading To amuse him, she resorts to a thousand expedients, a thousand tricks of the agility peculiar to her race; she goes, she comes, she runs, she leaps, she bounds, she chatters at his side; she tries to people his solitude, to make a rustling around him; she brings him his pipes, rocks him in his hammock, and, for all these cares, all this attention, demands only a caress, which is no longer refused.

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From this reading This _somebody_, this _something_, is Marimonda.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading A Tête-a-tête.--The Monkey's Goblet.--The Palace.--A Removal.--Winter under the Tropics--Plans for the Future.--Property.--A burst of Laughter.--Misfortune not far off.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

possessive form of “monkey” — any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)

From this reading A Tête-a-tête.--The Monkey's Goblet.--The Palace.--A Removal.--Winter under the Tropics--Plans for the Future.--Property.--A burst of Laughter.--Misfortune not far off.

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

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

not any; not one

From this reading To amuse him, she resorts to a thousand expedients, a thousand tricks of the agility peculiar to her race; she goes, she comes, she runs, she leaps, she bounds, she chatters at his side; she tries to people his solitude, to make a rustling around him; she brings him his pipes, rocks him in his hammock, and, for all these cares, all this attention, demands only a caress, which is no longer refused.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A Tête-a-tête.--The Monkey's Goblet.--The Palace.--A Removal.--Winter under the Tropics--Plans for the Future.--Property.--A burst of Laughter.--Misfortune not far off.

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

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A Tête-a-tête.--The Monkey's Goblet.--The Palace.--A Removal.--Winter under the Tropics--Plans for the Future.--Property.--A burst of Laughter.--Misfortune not far off.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A Tête-a-tête.--The Monkey's Goblet.--The Palace.--A Removal.--Winter under the Tropics--Plans for the Future.--Property.--A burst of Laughter.--Misfortune not far off.

and nothing more

From this reading To amuse him, she resorts to a thousand expedients, a thousand tricks of the agility peculiar to her race; she goes, she comes, she runs, she leaps, she bounds, she chatters at his side; she tries to people his solitude, to make a rustling around him; she brings him his pipes, rocks him in his hammock, and, for all these cares, all this attention, demands only a caress, which is no longer refused.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading A Tête-a-tête.--The Monkey's Goblet.--The Palace.--A Removal.--Winter under the Tropics--Plans for the Future.--Property.--A burst of Laughter.--Misfortune not far off.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading To amuse him, she resorts to a thousand expedients, a thousand tricks of the agility peculiar to her race; she goes, she comes, she runs, she leaps, she bounds, she chatters at his side; she tries to people his solitude, to make a rustling around him; she brings him his pipes, rocks him in his hammock, and, for all these cares, all this attention, demands only a caress, which is no longer refused.

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

From this reading To amuse him, she resorts to a thousand expedients, a thousand tricks of the agility peculiar to her race; she goes, she comes, she runs, she leaps, she bounds, she chatters at his side; she tries to people his solitude, to make a rustling around him; she brings him his pipes, rocks him in his hammock, and, for all these cares, all this attention, demands only a caress, which is no longer refused.

plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading To amuse him, she resorts to a thousand expedients, a thousand tricks of the agility peculiar to her race; she goes, she comes, she runs, she leaps, she bounds, she chatters at his side; she tries to people his solitude, to make a rustling around him; she brings him his pipes, rocks him in his hammock, and, for all these cares, all this attention, demands only a caress, which is no longer refused.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading A Tête-a-tête.--The Monkey's Goblet.--The Palace.--A Removal.--Winter under the Tropics--Plans for the Future.--Property.--A burst of Laughter.--Misfortune not far off.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading A Tête-a-tête.--The Monkey's Goblet.--The Palace.--A Removal.--Winter under the Tropics--Plans for the Future.--Property.--A burst of Laughter.--Misfortune not far off.

any competition

From this reading To amuse him, she resorts to a thousand expedients, a thousand tricks of the agility peculiar to her race; she goes, she comes, she runs, she leaps, she bounds, she chatters at his side; she tries to people his solitude, to make a rustling around him; she brings him his pipes, rocks him in his hammock, and, for all these cares, all this attention, demands only a caress, which is no longer refused.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading To amuse him, she resorts to a thousand expedients, a thousand tricks of the agility peculiar to her race; she goes, she comes, she runs, she leaps, she bounds, she chatters at his side; she tries to people his solitude, to make a rustling around him; she brings him his pipes, rocks him in his hammock, and, for all these cares, all this attention, demands only a caress, which is no longer refused.

the act of removing

From this reading A Tête-a-tête.--The Monkey's Goblet.--The Palace.--A Removal.--Winter under the Tropics--Plans for the Future.--Property.--A burst of Laughter.--Misfortune not far off.

plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

plural of “resort” — a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading To amuse him, she resorts to a thousand expedients, a thousand tricks of the agility peculiar to her race; she goes, she comes, she runs, she leaps, she bounds, she chatters at his side; she tries to people his solitude, to make a rustling around him; she brings him his pipes, rocks him in his hammock, and, for all these cares, all this attention, demands only a caress, which is no longer refused.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

plural of “revery” — an abstracted state of absorption

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading To amuse him, she resorts to a thousand expedients, a thousand tricks of the agility peculiar to her race; she goes, she comes, she runs, she leaps, she bounds, she chatters at his side; she tries to people his solitude, to make a rustling around him; she brings him his pipes, rocks him in his hammock, and, for all these cares, all this attention, demands only a caress, which is no longer refused.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading To amuse him, she resorts to a thousand expedients, a thousand tricks of the agility peculiar to her race; she goes, she comes, she runs, she leaps, she bounds, she chatters at his side; she tries to people his solitude, to make a rustling around him; she brings him his pipes, rocks him in his hammock, and, for all these cares, all this attention, demands only a caress, which is no longer refused.

the stealing of cattle

From this reading To amuse him, she resorts to a thousand expedients, a thousand tricks of the agility peculiar to her race; she goes, she comes, she runs, she leaps, she bounds, she chatters at his side; she tries to people his solitude, to make a rustling around him; she brings him his pipes, rocks him in his hammock, and, for all these cares, all this attention, demands only a caress, which is no longer refused.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Marimonda is now the companion of Selkirk, his friend, his slave; she seems to comprehend his slightest gestures and even his _ennui_.

Scottish sailor who was put ashore on a deserted island off the coast of Chile for five years (providing the basis for Daniel Defoe's novel about Robinson Crusoe) (1676-1721)

From this reading Marimonda is now the companion of Selkirk, his friend, his slave; she seems to comprehend his slightest gestures and even his _ennui_.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Marimonda is now the companion of Selkirk, his friend, his slave; she seems to comprehend his slightest gestures and even his _ennui_.

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

From this reading To amuse him, she resorts to a thousand expedients, a thousand tricks of the agility peculiar to her race; she goes, she comes, she runs, she leaps, she bounds, she chatters at his side; she tries to people his solitude, to make a rustling around him; she brings him his pipes, rocks him in his hammock, and, for all these cares, all this attention, demands only a caress, which is no longer refused.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

a person who is owned by someone

From this reading Marimonda is now the companion of Selkirk, his friend, his slave; she seems to comprehend his slightest gestures and even his _ennui_.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading Marimonda is now the companion of Selkirk, his friend, his slave; she seems to comprehend his slightest gestures and even his _ennui_.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

a state of social isolation

From this reading To amuse him, she resorts to a thousand expedients, a thousand tricks of the agility peculiar to her race; she goes, she comes, she runs, she leaps, she bounds, she chatters at his side; she tries to people his solitude, to make a rustling around him; she brings him his pipes, rocks him in his hammock, and, for all these cares, all this attention, demands only a caress, which is no longer refused.

a person, without saying who

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

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

From this reading A Tête-a-tête.--The Monkey's Goblet.--The Palace.--A Removal.--Winter under the Tropics--Plans for the Future.--Property.--A burst of Laughter.--Misfortune not far off.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

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

From this reading To amuse him, she resorts to a thousand expedients, a thousand tricks of the agility peculiar to her race; she goes, she comes, she runs, she leaps, she bounds, she chatters at his side; she tries to people his solitude, to make a rustling around him; she brings him his pipes, rocks him in his hammock, and, for all these cares, all this attention, demands only a caress, which is no longer refused.

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

From this reading This _somebody_, this _something_, is Marimonda.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading To amuse him, she resorts to a thousand expedients, a thousand tricks of the agility peculiar to her race; she goes, she comes, she runs, she leaps, she bounds, she chatters at his side; she tries to people his solitude, to make a rustling around him; she brings him his pipes, rocks him in his hammock, and, for all these cares, all this attention, demands only a caress, which is no longer refused.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

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

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

The quality or state of being tranquil; calm and peaceful.

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading To amuse him, she resorts to a thousand expedients, a thousand tricks of the agility peculiar to her race; she goes, she comes, she runs, she leaps, she bounds, she chatters at his side; she tries to people his solitude, to make a rustling around him; she brings him his pipes, rocks him in his hammock, and, for all these cares, all this attention, demands only a caress, which is no longer refused.

plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading To amuse him, she resorts to a thousand expedients, a thousand tricks of the agility peculiar to her race; she goes, she comes, she runs, she leaps, she bounds, she chatters at his side; she tries to people his solitude, to make a rustling around him; she brings him his pipes, rocks him in his hammock, and, for all these cares, all this attention, demands only a caress, which is no longer refused.

the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate

From this reading A Tête-a-tête.--The Monkey's Goblet.--The Palace.--A Removal.--Winter under the Tropics--Plans for the Future.--Property.--A burst of Laughter.--Misfortune not far off.

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From this reading A Tête-a-tête.--The Monkey's Goblet.--The Palace.--A Removal.--Winter under the Tropics--Plans for the Future.--Property.--A burst of Laughter.--Misfortune not far off.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A Tête-a-tête.--The Monkey's Goblet.--The Palace.--A Removal.--Winter under the Tropics--Plans for the Future.--Property.--A burst of Laughter.--Misfortune not far off.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading To amuse him, she resorts to a thousand expedients, a thousand tricks of the agility peculiar to her race; she goes, she comes, she runs, she leaps, she bounds, she chatters at his side; she tries to people his solitude, to make a rustling around him; she brings him his pipes, rocks him in his hammock, and, for all these cares, all this attention, demands only a caress, which is no longer refused.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading A Tête-a-tête.--The Monkey's Goblet.--The Palace.--A Removal.--Winter under the Tropics--Plans for the Future.--Property.--A burst of Laughter.--Misfortune not far off.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Tranquility of mind has returned to our solitary; now, his reveries are more pleasant and less prolonged; his walks through the woods, his moments of repose during the heat of the day seem more endurable since _something_, besides his shadow, keeps him company; he has resumed his taste for labor since there is _somebody_ to look at him; speech has returned to him since _somebody_ replies to his voice.