used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a compound of strange and mysterious gestures, a kind of masonic telegraph, the signs of which, varying at will, are only comprehensible to a small number of adepts.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Indians and wood rangers have two languages, of which they make use by turns, according to circumstances--spoken language, and the language of gestures.
adepts
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From this reading It is a compound of strange and mysterious gestures, a kind of masonic telegraph, the signs of which, varying at will, are only comprehensible to a small number of adepts.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Like the spoken language, the language of signs has, in America, infinite fluctuations; everyone, so to say, invents his own.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indians and wood rangers have two languages, of which they make use by turns, according to circumstances--spoken language, and the language of gestures.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is a compound of strange and mysterious gestures, a kind of masonic telegraph, the signs of which, varying at will, are only comprehensible to a small number of adepts.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is a compound of strange and mysterious gestures, a kind of masonic telegraph, the signs of which, varying at will, are only comprehensible to a small number of adepts.
BabblernounUS /ˈbæblər/
an obnoxious and foolish and loquacious talker
From this reading The Babbler and his companion were conversing in signs.
BARGAINnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading THE BARGAIN.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Indians and wood rangers have two languages, of which they make use by turns, according to circumstances--spoken language, and the language of gestures.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Indians and wood rangers have two languages, of which they make use by turns, according to circumstances--spoken language, and the language of gestures.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The Babbler and his companion were conversing in signs.
compoundnounUS /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
From this reading It is a compound of strange and mysterious gestures, a kind of masonic telegraph, the signs of which, varying at will, are only comprehensible to a small number of adepts.
comprehensibleadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhensəbəl/
capable of being comprehended or understood
From this reading It is a compound of strange and mysterious gestures, a kind of masonic telegraph, the signs of which, varying at will, are only comprehensible to a small number of adepts.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading The Babbler and his companion were conversing in signs.
every person
From this reading Like the spoken language, the language of signs has, in America, infinite fluctuations; everyone, so to say, invents his own.
fluctuationsnounUS /ˌflʌktʃuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “fluctuation” — a wave motion
From this reading Like the spoken language, the language of signs has, in America, infinite fluctuations; everyone, so to say, invents his own.
gesturesnounUS /ˈdʒestʃərz/
plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading Indians and wood rangers have two languages, of which they make use by turns, according to circumstances--spoken language, and the language of gestures.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Like the spoken language, the language of signs has, in America, infinite fluctuations; everyone, so to say, invents his own.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Indians and wood rangers have two languages, of which they make use by turns, according to circumstances--spoken language, and the language of gestures.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Like the spoken language, the language of signs has, in America, infinite fluctuations; everyone, so to say, invents his own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Like the spoken language, the language of signs has, in America, infinite fluctuations; everyone, so to say, invents his own.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Indians and wood rangers have two languages, of which they make use by turns, according to circumstances--spoken language, and the language of gestures.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading Like the spoken language, the language of signs has, in America, infinite fluctuations; everyone, so to say, invents his own.
inventsverbUS /ˌɪnˈvents/
third-person singular of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Like the spoken language, the language of signs has, in America, infinite fluctuations; everyone, so to say, invents his own.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a compound of strange and mysterious gestures, a kind of masonic telegraph, the signs of which, varying at will, are only comprehensible to a small number of adepts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a compound of strange and mysterious gestures, a kind of masonic telegraph, the signs of which, varying at will, are only comprehensible to a small number of adepts.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It is a compound of strange and mysterious gestures, a kind of masonic telegraph, the signs of which, varying at will, are only comprehensible to a small number of adepts.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Indians and wood rangers have two languages, of which they make use by turns, according to circumstances--spoken language, and the language of gestures.
languagesnounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒəz/
plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Indians and wood rangers have two languages, of which they make use by turns, according to circumstances--spoken language, and the language of gestures.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like the spoken language, the language of signs has, in America, infinite fluctuations; everyone, so to say, invents his own.
engage in
From this reading Indians and wood rangers have two languages, of which they make use by turns, according to circumstances--spoken language, and the language of gestures.
masonicadjectiveUS /məˈsɑːnɪk/
of or relating to stonemasons or masonry
From this reading It is a compound of strange and mysterious gestures, a kind of masonic telegraph, the signs of which, varying at will, are only comprehensible to a small number of adepts.
of an obscure nature
From this reading It is a compound of strange and mysterious gestures, a kind of masonic telegraph, the signs of which, varying at will, are only comprehensible to a small number of adepts.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading It is a compound of strange and mysterious gestures, a kind of masonic telegraph, the signs of which, varying at will, are only comprehensible to a small number of adepts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Indians and wood rangers have two languages, of which they make use by turns, according to circumstances--spoken language, and the language of gestures.
and nothing more
From this reading It is a compound of strange and mysterious gestures, a kind of masonic telegraph, the signs of which, varying at will, are only comprehensible to a small number of adepts.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Like the spoken language, the language of signs has, in America, infinite fluctuations; everyone, so to say, invents his own.
rangersnounUS /ˈreɪndʒərz/
plural of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading Indians and wood rangers have two languages, of which they make use by turns, according to circumstances--spoken language, and the language of gestures.
express in words
From this reading Like the spoken language, the language of signs has, in America, infinite fluctuations; everyone, so to say, invents his own.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Like the spoken language, the language of signs has, in America, infinite fluctuations; everyone, so to say, invents his own.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is a compound of strange and mysterious gestures, a kind of masonic telegraph, the signs of which, varying at will, are only comprehensible to a small number of adepts.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Like the spoken language, the language of signs has, in America, infinite fluctuations; everyone, so to say, invents his own.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Indians and wood rangers have two languages, of which they make use by turns, according to circumstances--spoken language, and the language of gestures.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It is a compound of strange and mysterious gestures, a kind of masonic telegraph, the signs of which, varying at will, are only comprehensible to a small number of adepts.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading It is a compound of strange and mysterious gestures, a kind of masonic telegraph, the signs of which, varying at will, are only comprehensible to a small number of adepts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BARGAIN.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indians and wood rangers have two languages, of which they make use by turns, according to circumstances--spoken language, and the language of gestures.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Indians and wood rangers have two languages, of which they make use by turns, according to circumstances--spoken language, and the language of gestures.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading Indians and wood rangers have two languages, of which they make use by turns, according to circumstances--spoken language, and the language of gestures.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Indians and wood rangers have two languages, of which they make use by turns, according to circumstances--spoken language, and the language of gestures.
the act of using
From this reading Indians and wood rangers have two languages, of which they make use by turns, according to circumstances--spoken language, and the language of gestures.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading It is a compound of strange and mysterious gestures, a kind of masonic telegraph, the signs of which, varying at will, are only comprehensible to a small number of adepts.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Babbler and his companion were conversing in signs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Indians and wood rangers have two languages, of which they make use by turns, according to circumstances--spoken language, and the language of gestures.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is a compound of strange and mysterious gestures, a kind of masonic telegraph, the signs of which, varying at will, are only comprehensible to a small number of adepts.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Indians and wood rangers have two languages, of which they make use by turns, according to circumstances--spoken language, and the language of gestures.
