Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading A few hours made a great change in the occupations of the different members of our simple and secluded family.

(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 But while all this caution was used in behalf of living things, the utmost indifference prevailed on the subject of that species of movable property, which, elsewhere, would have been guarded with, at least, an equal jealousy.

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

From this reading But while all this caution was used in behalf of living things, the utmost indifference prevailed on the subject of that species of movable property, which, elsewhere, would have been guarded with, at least, an equal jealousy.

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

From this reading A few hours made a great change in the occupations of the different members of our simple and secluded family.

plural of “assault” — close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But while all this caution was used in behalf of living things, the utmost indifference prevailed on the subject of that species of movable property, which, elsewhere, would have been guarded with, at least, an equal jealousy.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)

From this reading But while all this caution was used in behalf of living things, the utmost indifference prevailed on the subject of that species of movable property, which, elsewhere, would have been guarded with, at least, an equal jealousy.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But while all this caution was used in behalf of living things, the utmost indifference prevailed on the subject of that species of movable property, which, elsewhere, would have been guarded with, at least, an equal jealousy.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading But while all this caution was used in behalf of living things, the utmost indifference prevailed on the subject of that species of movable property, which, elsewhere, would have been guarded with, at least, an equal jealousy.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading A few hours made a great change in the occupations of the different members of our simple and secluded family.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

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From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading A few hours made a great change in the occupations of the different members of our simple and secluded family.

in or to another place

From this reading But while all this caution was used in behalf of living things, the utmost indifference prevailed on the subject of that species of movable property, which, elsewhere, would have been guarded with, at least, an equal jealousy.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading But while all this caution was used in behalf of living things, the utmost indifference prevailed on the subject of that species of movable property, which, elsewhere, would have been guarded with, at least, an equal jealousy.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

a social unit living together

From this reading A few hours made a great change in the occupations of the different members of our simple and secluded family.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "This is most strange: your father's in some passion That works him strongly."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few hours made a great change in the occupations of the different members of our simple and secluded family.

plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

brought together in one place

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A few hours made a great change in the occupations of the different members of our simple and secluded family.

prudent

From this reading But while all this caution was used in behalf of living things, the utmost indifference prevailed on the subject of that species of movable property, which, elsewhere, would have been guarded with, at least, an equal jealousy.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But while all this caution was used in behalf of living things, the utmost indifference prevailed on the subject of that species of movable property, which, elsewhere, would have been guarded with, at least, an equal jealousy.

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

From this reading "This is most strange: your father's in some passion That works him strongly."

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading A few hours made a great change in the occupations of the different members of our simple and secluded family.

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

From this reading "This is most strange: your father's in some passion That works him strongly."

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading But while all this caution was used in behalf of living things, the utmost indifference prevailed on the subject of that species of movable property, which, elsewhere, would have been guarded with, at least, an equal jealousy.

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

From this reading "This is most strange: your father's in some passion That works him strongly."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading But while all this caution was used in behalf of living things, the utmost indifference prevailed on the subject of that species of movable property, which, elsewhere, would have been guarded with, at least, an equal jealousy.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading But while all this caution was used in behalf of living things, the utmost indifference prevailed on the subject of that species of movable property, which, elsewhere, would have been guarded with, at least, an equal jealousy.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading But while all this caution was used in behalf of living things, the utmost indifference prevailed on the subject of that species of movable property, which, elsewhere, would have been guarded with, at least, an equal jealousy.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A few hours made a great change in the occupations of the different members of our simple and secluded family.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading A few hours made a great change in the occupations of the different members of our simple and secluded family.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "This is most strange: your father's in some passion That works him strongly."

(of personal property as opposed to real estate) can be moved from place to place (especially carried by hand)

From this reading But while all this caution was used in behalf of living things, the utmost indifference prevailed on the subject of that species of movable property, which, elsewhere, would have been guarded with, at least, an equal jealousy.

happening every night

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

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

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading A few hours made a great change in the occupations of the different members of our simple and secluded family.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A few hours made a great change in the occupations of the different members of our simple and secluded family.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But while all this caution was used in behalf of living things, the utmost indifference prevailed on the subject of that species of movable property, which, elsewhere, would have been guarded with, at least, an equal jealousy.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A few hours made a great change in the occupations of the different members of our simple and secluded family.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading "This is most strange: your father's in some passion That works him strongly."

-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading But while all this caution was used in behalf of living things, the utmost indifference prevailed on the subject of that species of movable property, which, elsewhere, would have been guarded with, at least, an equal jealousy.

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

From this reading But while all this caution was used in behalf of living things, the utmost indifference prevailed on the subject of that species of movable property, which, elsewhere, would have been guarded with, at least, an equal jealousy.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

-ing form of “prowl” — move about in or as if in a predatory manner

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

hidden from general view or use

From this reading A few hours made a great change in the occupations of the different members of our simple and secluded family.

get by special effort

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

the state of being free from danger or injury

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

plural of “shed” — an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading A few hours made a great change in the occupations of the different members of our simple and secluded family.

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

From this reading "This is most strange: your father's in some passion That works him strongly."

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading But while all this caution was used in behalf of living things, the utmost indifference prevailed on the subject of that species of movable property, which, elsewhere, would have been guarded with, at least, an equal jealousy.

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

From this reading "This is most strange: your father's in some passion That works him strongly."

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading "This is most strange: your father's in some passion That works him strongly."

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading But while all this caution was used in behalf of living things, the utmost indifference prevailed on the subject of that species of movable property, which, elsewhere, would have been guarded with, at least, an equal jealousy.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

a violent commotion or disturbance

From this reading Tempest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "This is most strange: your father's in some passion That works him strongly."

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

From this reading A few hours made a great change in the occupations of the different members of our simple and secluded family.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

a special situation

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading But while all this caution was used in behalf of living things, the utmost indifference prevailed on the subject of that species of movable property, which, elsewhere, would have been guarded with, at least, an equal jealousy.

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

From this reading "This is most strange: your father's in some passion That works him strongly."

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

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

something given or done as an expression of esteem

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading But while all this caution was used in behalf of living things, the utmost indifference prevailed on the subject of that species of movable property, which, elsewhere, would have been guarded with, at least, an equal jealousy.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading But while all this caution was used in behalf of living things, the utmost indifference prevailed on the subject of that species of movable property, which, elsewhere, would have been guarded with, at least, an equal jealousy.

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

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

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

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

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

From this reading But while all this caution was used in behalf of living things, the utmost indifference prevailed on the subject of that species of movable property, which, elsewhere, would have been guarded with, at least, an equal jealousy.

during the time that

From this reading But while all this caution was used in behalf of living things, the utmost indifference prevailed on the subject of that species of movable property, which, elsewhere, would have been guarded with, at least, an equal jealousy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But while all this caution was used in behalf of living things, the utmost indifference prevailed on the subject of that species of movable property, which, elsewhere, would have been guarded with, at least, an equal jealousy.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading "This is most strange: your father's in some passion That works him strongly."

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading But while all this caution was used in behalf of living things, the utmost indifference prevailed on the subject of that species of movable property, which, elsewhere, would have been guarded with, at least, an equal jealousy.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment

From this reading The kine had yielded their nightly tribute; the oxen had been released from the yoke, and were now secure beneath their sheds; the sheep were in their folds, safe from the assaults of the prowling wolf; and care had been taken to see that every thing possessing life was gathered within the particular defences that were provided for its security and comfort.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "This is most strange: your father's in some passion That works him strongly."