Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading KAIPI PERFORMS A SERVICE The Professor used a roll of films in snap-shotting the stone table while we were breaking camp.

plural of “abrasion” — an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

From this reading The camera fell upon the pile of leaves which Leith had used as a mattress, and it escaped with abrasions that were microscopical compared to those received by the Professor, who glared angrily at Holman as Edith Herndon attended to his injuries.

the action of accomplishing something

From this reading In his mad pursuit of antiquities the Professor forgot that tree climbing was an accomplishment that he had never mastered properly in the days of his youth, and our departure was somewhat delayed by the shock which he received from the fall.

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

From this reading In his mad pursuit of antiquities the Professor forgot that tree climbing was an accomplishment that he had never mastered properly in the days of his youth, and our departure was somewhat delayed by the shock which he received from the fall.

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

From this reading He photographed it from every point of the compass, and made a magnificent effort to dislocate his collarbone by falling from a tree up which Holman had urged him to climb so that he could get a view of the upper surface.

with anger

From this reading The camera fell upon the pile of leaves which Leith had used as a mattress, and it escaped with abrasions that were microscopical compared to those received by the Professor, who glared angrily at Holman as Edith Herndon attended to his injuries.

plural of “antiquity” — the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe

From this reading In his mad pursuit of antiquities the Professor forgot that tree climbing was an accomplishment that he had never mastered properly in the days of his youth, and our departure was somewhat delayed by the shock which he received from the fall.

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

From this reading The camera fell upon the pile of leaves which Leith had used as a mattress, and it escaped with abrasions that were microscopical compared to those received by the Professor, who glared angrily at Holman as Edith Herndon attended to his injuries.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The camera fell upon the pile of leaves which Leith had used as a mattress, and it escaped with abrasions that were microscopical compared to those received by the Professor, who glared angrily at Holman as Edith Herndon attended to his injuries.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading The camera fell upon the pile of leaves which Leith had used as a mattress, and it escaped with abrasions that were microscopical compared to those received by the Professor, who glared angrily at Holman as Edith Herndon attended to his injuries.

the act of breaking something

From this reading KAIPI PERFORMS A SERVICE The Professor used a roll of films in snap-shotting the stone table while we were breaking camp.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He photographed it from every point of the compass, and made a magnificent effort to dislocate his collarbone by falling from a tree up which Holman had urged him to climb so that he could get a view of the upper surface.

equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)

From this reading The camera fell upon the pile of leaves which Leith had used as a mattress, and it escaped with abrasions that were microscopical compared to those received by the Professor, who glared angrily at Holman as Edith Herndon attended to his injuries.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading KAIPI PERFORMS A SERVICE The Professor used a roll of films in snap-shotting the stone table while we were breaking camp.

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading He photographed it from every point of the compass, and made a magnificent effort to dislocate his collarbone by falling from a tree up which Holman had urged him to climb so that he could get a view of the upper surface.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading In his mad pursuit of antiquities the Professor forgot that tree climbing was an accomplishment that he had never mastered properly in the days of his youth, and our departure was somewhat delayed by the shock which he received from the fall.

bone linking the scapula and sternum

From this reading He photographed it from every point of the compass, and made a magnificent effort to dislocate his collarbone by falling from a tree up which Holman had urged him to climb so that he could get a view of the upper surface.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading The camera fell upon the pile of leaves which Leith had used as a mattress, and it escaped with abrasions that were microscopical compared to those received by the Professor, who glared angrily at Holman as Edith Herndon attended to his injuries.

navigational instrument for finding directions

From this reading He photographed it from every point of the compass, and made a magnificent effort to dislocate his collarbone by falling from a tree up which Holman had urged him to climb so that he could get a view of the upper surface.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He photographed it from every point of the compass, and made a magnificent effort to dislocate his collarbone by falling from a tree up which Holman had urged him to climb so that he could get a view of the upper surface.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In his mad pursuit of antiquities the Professor forgot that tree climbing was an accomplishment that he had never mastered properly in the days of his youth, and our departure was somewhat delayed by the shock which he received from the fall.

not as far along as normal in development

From this reading In his mad pursuit of antiquities the Professor forgot that tree climbing was an accomplishment that he had never mastered properly in the days of his youth, and our departure was somewhat delayed by the shock which he received from the fall.

the act of departing

From this reading In his mad pursuit of antiquities the Professor forgot that tree climbing was an accomplishment that he had never mastered properly in the days of his youth, and our departure was somewhat delayed by the shock which he received from the fall.

move out of position

From this reading He photographed it from every point of the compass, and made a magnificent effort to dislocate his collarbone by falling from a tree up which Holman had urged him to climb so that he could get a view of the upper surface.

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From this reading The camera fell upon the pile of leaves which Leith had used as a mattress, and it escaped with abrasions that were microscopical compared to those received by the Professor, who glared angrily at Holman as Edith Herndon attended to his injuries.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading He photographed it from every point of the compass, and made a magnificent effort to dislocate his collarbone by falling from a tree up which Holman had urged him to climb so that he could get a view of the upper surface.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading The camera fell upon the pile of leaves which Leith had used as a mattress, and it escaped with abrasions that were microscopical compared to those received by the Professor, who glared angrily at Holman as Edith Herndon attended to his injuries.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He photographed it from every point of the compass, and made a magnificent effort to dislocate his collarbone by falling from a tree up which Holman had urged him to climb so that he could get a view of the upper surface.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading In his mad pursuit of antiquities the Professor forgot that tree climbing was an accomplishment that he had never mastered properly in the days of his youth, and our departure was somewhat delayed by the shock which he received from the fall.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading He photographed it from every point of the compass, and made a magnificent effort to dislocate his collarbone by falling from a tree up which Holman had urged him to climb so that he could get a view of the upper surface.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The camera fell upon the pile of leaves which Leith had used as a mattress, and it escaped with abrasions that were microscopical compared to those received by the Professor, who glared angrily at Holman as Edith Herndon attended to his injuries.

plural of “film” — a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement

From this reading KAIPI PERFORMS A SERVICE The Professor used a roll of films in snap-shotting the stone table while we were breaking camp.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading In his mad pursuit of antiquities the Professor forgot that tree climbing was an accomplishment that he had never mastered properly in the days of his youth, and our departure was somewhat delayed by the shock which he received from the fall.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He photographed it from every point of the compass, and made a magnificent effort to dislocate his collarbone by falling from a tree up which Holman had urged him to climb so that he could get a view of the upper surface.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He photographed it from every point of the compass, and made a magnificent effort to dislocate his collarbone by falling from a tree up which Holman had urged him to climb so that he could get a view of the upper surface.

past form of “glare” — look at with a fixed gaze

From this reading The camera fell upon the pile of leaves which Leith had used as a mattress, and it escaped with abrasions that were microscopical compared to those received by the Professor, who glared angrily at Holman as Edith Herndon attended to his injuries.

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

From this reading He photographed it from every point of the compass, and made a magnificent effort to dislocate his collarbone by falling from a tree up which Holman had urged him to climb so that he could get a view of the upper surface.

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

From this reading He photographed it from every point of the compass, and made a magnificent effort to dislocate his collarbone by falling from a tree up which Holman had urged him to climb so that he could get a view of the upper surface.

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From this reading The camera fell upon the pile of leaves which Leith had used as a mattress, and it escaped with abrasions that were microscopical compared to those received by the Professor, who glared angrily at Holman as Edith Herndon attended to his injuries.

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

From this reading He photographed it from every point of the compass, and made a magnificent effort to dislocate his collarbone by falling from a tree up which Holman had urged him to climb so that he could get a view of the upper surface.

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

From this reading He photographed it from every point of the compass, and made a magnificent effort to dislocate his collarbone by falling from a tree up which Holman had urged him to climb so that he could get a view of the upper surface.

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From this reading He photographed it from every point of the compass, and made a magnificent effort to dislocate his collarbone by falling from a tree up which Holman had urged him to climb so that he could get a view of the upper surface.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I thought you could climb," murmured the youngster.

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

From this reading KAIPI PERFORMS A SERVICE The Professor used a roll of films in snap-shotting the stone table while we were breaking camp.

plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading The camera fell upon the pile of leaves which Leith had used as a mattress, and it escaped with abrasions that were microscopical compared to those received by the Professor, who glared angrily at Holman as Edith Herndon attended to his injuries.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He photographed it from every point of the compass, and made a magnificent effort to dislocate his collarbone by falling from a tree up which Holman had urged him to climb so that he could get a view of the upper surface.

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From this reading KAIPI PERFORMS A SERVICE The Professor used a roll of films in snap-shotting the stone table while we were breaking camp.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The camera fell upon the pile of leaves which Leith had used as a mattress, and it escaped with abrasions that were microscopical compared to those received by the Professor, who glared angrily at Holman as Edith Herndon attended to his injuries.

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From this reading The camera fell upon the pile of leaves which Leith had used as a mattress, and it escaped with abrasions that were microscopical compared to those received by the Professor, who glared angrily at Holman as Edith Herndon attended to his injuries.

roused to anger

From this reading In his mad pursuit of antiquities the Professor forgot that tree climbing was an accomplishment that he had never mastered properly in the days of his youth, and our departure was somewhat delayed by the shock which he received from the fall.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He photographed it from every point of the compass, and made a magnificent effort to dislocate his collarbone by falling from a tree up which Holman had urged him to climb so that he could get a view of the upper surface.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading He photographed it from every point of the compass, and made a magnificent effort to dislocate his collarbone by falling from a tree up which Holman had urged him to climb so that he could get a view of the upper surface.

understood perfectly

From this reading In his mad pursuit of antiquities the Professor forgot that tree climbing was an accomplishment that he had never mastered properly in the days of his youth, and our departure was somewhat delayed by the shock which he received from the fall.

a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed

From this reading The camera fell upon the pile of leaves which Leith had used as a mattress, and it escaped with abrasions that were microscopical compared to those received by the Professor, who glared angrily at Holman as Edith Herndon attended to his injuries.

of or relating to or used in microscopy

From this reading The camera fell upon the pile of leaves which Leith had used as a mattress, and it escaped with abrasions that were microscopical compared to those received by the Professor, who glared angrily at Holman as Edith Herndon attended to his injuries.

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading "I thought you could climb," murmured the youngster.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading In his mad pursuit of antiquities the Professor forgot that tree climbing was an accomplishment that he had never mastered properly in the days of his youth, and our departure was somewhat delayed by the shock which he received from the fall.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading KAIPI PERFORMS A SERVICE The Professor used a roll of films in snap-shotting the stone table while we were breaking camp.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading In his mad pursuit of antiquities the Professor forgot that tree climbing was an accomplishment that he had never mastered properly in the days of his youth, and our departure was somewhat delayed by the shock which he received from the fall.

third-person singular of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading KAIPI PERFORMS A SERVICE The Professor used a roll of films in snap-shotting the stone table while we were breaking camp.

past form of “photograph” — record on photographic film

From this reading He photographed it from every point of the compass, and made a magnificent effort to dislocate his collarbone by falling from a tree up which Holman had urged him to climb so that he could get a view of the upper surface.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading The camera fell upon the pile of leaves which Leith had used as a mattress, and it escaped with abrasions that were microscopical compared to those received by the Professor, who glared angrily at Holman as Edith Herndon attended to his injuries.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading He photographed it from every point of the compass, and made a magnificent effort to dislocate his collarbone by falling from a tree up which Holman had urged him to climb so that he could get a view of the upper surface.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading KAIPI PERFORMS A SERVICE The Professor used a roll of films in snap-shotting the stone table while we were breaking camp.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading In his mad pursuit of antiquities the Professor forgot that tree climbing was an accomplishment that he had never mastered properly in the days of his youth, and our departure was somewhat delayed by the shock which he received from the fall.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading In his mad pursuit of antiquities the Professor forgot that tree climbing was an accomplishment that he had never mastered properly in the days of his youth, and our departure was somewhat delayed by the shock which he received from the fall.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading In his mad pursuit of antiquities the Professor forgot that tree climbing was an accomplishment that he had never mastered properly in the days of his youth, and our departure was somewhat delayed by the shock which he received from the fall.

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading KAIPI PERFORMS A SERVICE The Professor used a roll of films in snap-shotting the stone table while we were breaking camp.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading KAIPI PERFORMS A SERVICE The Professor used a roll of films in snap-shotting the stone table while we were breaking camp.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading In his mad pursuit of antiquities the Professor forgot that tree climbing was an accomplishment that he had never mastered properly in the days of his youth, and our departure was somewhat delayed by the shock which he received from the fall.

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From this reading KAIPI PERFORMS A SERVICE The Professor used a roll of films in snap-shotting the stone table while we were breaking camp.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He photographed it from every point of the compass, and made a magnificent effort to dislocate his collarbone by falling from a tree up which Holman had urged him to climb so that he could get a view of the upper surface.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading In his mad pursuit of antiquities the Professor forgot that tree climbing was an accomplishment that he had never mastered properly in the days of his youth, and our departure was somewhat delayed by the shock which he received from the fall.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading KAIPI PERFORMS A SERVICE The Professor used a roll of films in snap-shotting the stone table while we were breaking camp.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading He photographed it from every point of the compass, and made a magnificent effort to dislocate his collarbone by falling from a tree up which Holman had urged him to climb so that he could get a view of the upper surface.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading KAIPI PERFORMS A SERVICE The Professor used a roll of films in snap-shotting the stone table while we were breaking camp.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He photographed it from every point of the compass, and made a magnificent effort to dislocate his collarbone by falling from a tree up which Holman had urged him to climb so that he could get a view of the upper surface.

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

From this reading KAIPI PERFORMS A SERVICE The Professor used a roll of films in snap-shotting the stone table while we were breaking camp.

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

From this reading The camera fell upon the pile of leaves which Leith had used as a mattress, and it escaped with abrasions that were microscopical compared to those received by the Professor, who glared angrily at Holman as Edith Herndon attended to his injuries.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "I thought you could climb," murmured the youngster.

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

From this reading He photographed it from every point of the compass, and made a magnificent effort to dislocate his collarbone by falling from a tree up which Holman had urged him to climb so that he could get a view of the upper surface.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading He photographed it from every point of the compass, and made a magnificent effort to dislocate his collarbone by falling from a tree up which Holman had urged him to climb so that he could get a view of the upper surface.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He photographed it from every point of the compass, and made a magnificent effort to dislocate his collarbone by falling from a tree up which Holman had urged him to climb so that he could get a view of the upper surface.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The camera fell upon the pile of leaves which Leith had used as a mattress, and it escaped with abrasions that were microscopical compared to those received by the Professor, who glared angrily at Holman as Edith Herndon attended to his injuries.

the topmost one of two

From this reading He photographed it from every point of the compass, and made a magnificent effort to dislocate his collarbone by falling from a tree up which Holman had urged him to climb so that he could get a view of the upper surface.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading He photographed it from every point of the compass, and made a magnificent effort to dislocate his collarbone by falling from a tree up which Holman had urged him to climb so that he could get a view of the upper surface.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading KAIPI PERFORMS A SERVICE The Professor used a roll of films in snap-shotting the stone table while we were breaking camp.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading He photographed it from every point of the compass, and made a magnificent effort to dislocate his collarbone by falling from a tree up which Holman had urged him to climb so that he could get a view of the upper surface.

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

From this reading In his mad pursuit of antiquities the Professor forgot that tree climbing was an accomplishment that he had never mastered properly in the days of his youth, and our departure was somewhat delayed by the shock which he received from the fall.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading KAIPI PERFORMS A SERVICE The Professor used a roll of films in snap-shotting the stone table while we were breaking camp.

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

From this reading KAIPI PERFORMS A SERVICE The Professor used a roll of films in snap-shotting the stone table while we were breaking camp.

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

From this reading He photographed it from every point of the compass, and made a magnificent effort to dislocate his collarbone by falling from a tree up which Holman had urged him to climb so that he could get a view of the upper surface.

during the time that

From this reading KAIPI PERFORMS A SERVICE The Professor used a roll of films in snap-shotting the stone table while we were breaking camp.

which person or people

From this reading The camera fell upon the pile of leaves which Leith had used as a mattress, and it escaped with abrasions that were microscopical compared to those received by the Professor, who glared angrily at Holman as Edith Herndon attended to his injuries.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The camera fell upon the pile of leaves which Leith had used as a mattress, and it escaped with abrasions that were microscopical compared to those received by the Professor, who glared angrily at Holman as Edith Herndon attended to his injuries.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I thought you could climb," murmured the youngster.

a young person of either sex

From this reading "I thought you could climb," murmured the youngster.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading In his mad pursuit of antiquities the Professor forgot that tree climbing was an accomplishment that he had never mastered properly in the days of his youth, and our departure was somewhat delayed by the shock which he received from the fall.