Chapter III

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

From this reading "Well, it is bewildering enough to be told that you are actually living under the regime of Collectivism--a thing which we always considered impossible; but I confess what piques my curiosity most is this cult of Demeter----" A scowl came over Chairo's face.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "How much do you know about it?" said he.

in actual fact

From this reading "Well, it is bewildering enough to be told that you are actually living under the regime of Collectivism--a thing which we always considered impossible; but I confess what piques my curiosity most is this cult of Demeter----" A scowl came over Chairo's face.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "Well, it is bewildering enough to be told that you are actually living under the regime of Collectivism--a thing which we always considered impossible; but I confess what piques my curiosity most is this cult of Demeter----" A scowl came over Chairo's face.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading At last I said: "You will not be surprised to hear that I am bewildered; everything is in some respects so much the same and in others so different."

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

From this reading At last I said: "You will not be surprised to hear that I am bewildered; everything is in some respects so much the same and in others so different."

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

From this reading "Well, it is bewildering enough to be told that you are actually living under the regime of Collectivism--a thing which we always considered impossible; but I confess what piques my curiosity most is this cult of Demeter----" A scowl came over Chairo's face.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At last I said: "You will not be surprised to hear that I am bewildered; everything is in some respects so much the same and in others so different."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading At last I said: "You will not be surprised to hear that I am bewildered; everything is in some respects so much the same and in others so different."

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading At last I said: "You will not be surprised to hear that I am bewildered; everything is in some respects so much the same and in others so different."

-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to

From this reading "Well, it is bewildering enough to be told that you are actually living under the regime of Collectivism--a thing which we always considered impossible; but I confess what piques my curiosity most is this cult of Demeter----" A scowl came over Chairo's face.

third-person singular of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to

From this reading "I am curious to know what bewilders you most."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Well, it is bewildering enough to be told that you are actually living under the regime of Collectivism--a thing which we always considered impossible; but I confess what piques my curiosity most is this cult of Demeter----" A scowl came over Chairo's face.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Well, it is bewildering enough to be told that you are actually living under the regime of Collectivism--a thing which we always considered impossible; but I confess what piques my curiosity most is this cult of Demeter----" A scowl came over Chairo's face.

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From this reading "Well, it is bewildering enough to be told that you are actually living under the regime of Collectivism--a thing which we always considered impossible; but I confess what piques my curiosity most is this cult of Demeter----" A scowl came over Chairo's face.

Soviet communism

From this reading "Well, it is bewildering enough to be told that you are actually living under the regime of Collectivism--a thing which we always considered impossible; but I confess what piques my curiosity most is this cult of Demeter----" A scowl came over Chairo's face.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading "Well, it is bewildering enough to be told that you are actually living under the regime of Collectivism--a thing which we always considered impossible; but I confess what piques my curiosity most is this cult of Demeter----" A scowl came over Chairo's face.

carefully weighed

From this reading "Well, it is bewildering enough to be told that you are actually living under the regime of Collectivism--a thing which we always considered impossible; but I confess what piques my curiosity most is this cult of Demeter----" A scowl came over Chairo's face.

followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices

From this reading THE CULT OF DEMETER For some distance we walked in silence.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading "Well, it is bewildering enough to be told that you are actually living under the regime of Collectivism--a thing which we always considered impossible; but I confess what piques my curiosity most is this cult of Demeter----" A scowl came over Chairo's face.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading "I am curious to know what bewilders you most."

(Greek mythology) goddess of fertility and protector of marriage in ancient mythology; counterpart of Roman Ceres

From this reading THE CULT OF DEMETER For some distance we walked in silence.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading At last I said: "You will not be surprised to hear that I am bewildered; everything is in some respects so much the same and in others so different."

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading THE CULT OF DEMETER For some distance we walked in silence.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "How much do you know about it?" said he.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "Well, it is bewildering enough to be told that you are actually living under the regime of Collectivism--a thing which we always considered impossible; but I confess what piques my curiosity most is this cult of Demeter----" A scowl came over Chairo's face.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading At last I said: "You will not be surprised to hear that I am bewildered; everything is in some respects so much the same and in others so different."

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "Well, it is bewildering enough to be told that you are actually living under the regime of Collectivism--a thing which we always considered impossible; but I confess what piques my curiosity most is this cult of Demeter----" A scowl came over Chairo's face.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE CULT OF DEMETER For some distance we walked in silence.

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

From this reading "How much do you know about it?" said he.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading At last I said: "You will not be surprised to hear that I am bewildered; everything is in some respects so much the same and in others so different."

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From this reading "How much do you know about it?" said he.

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

From this reading At last I said: "You will not be surprised to hear that I am bewildered; everything is in some respects so much the same and in others so different."

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading "Well, it is bewildering enough to be told that you are actually living under the regime of Collectivism--a thing which we always considered impossible; but I confess what piques my curiosity most is this cult of Demeter----" A scowl came over Chairo's face.

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

From this reading THE CULT OF DEMETER For some distance we walked in silence.

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

From this reading At last I said: "You will not be surprised to hear that I am bewildered; everything is in some respects so much the same and in others so different."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Well, it is bewildering enough to be told that you are actually living under the regime of Collectivism--a thing which we always considered impossible; but I confess what piques my curiosity most is this cult of Demeter----" A scowl came over Chairo's face.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I am curious to know what bewilders you most."

immediately past

From this reading At last I said: "You will not be surprised to hear that I am bewildered; everything is in some respects so much the same and in others so different."

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

From this reading "Well, it is bewildering enough to be told that you are actually living under the regime of Collectivism--a thing which we always considered impossible; but I confess what piques my curiosity most is this cult of Demeter----" A scowl came over Chairo's face.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "I am curious to know what bewilders you most."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading At last I said: "You will not be surprised to hear that I am bewildered; everything is in some respects so much the same and in others so different."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Well, it is bewildering enough to be told that you are actually living under the regime of Collectivism--a thing which we always considered impossible; but I confess what piques my curiosity most is this cult of Demeter----" A scowl came over Chairo's face.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At last I said: "You will not be surprised to hear that I am bewildered; everything is in some respects so much the same and in others so different."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CULT OF DEMETER For some distance we walked in silence.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At last I said: "You will not be surprised to hear that I am bewildered; everything is in some respects so much the same and in others so different."

above and across; more than

From this reading "Well, it is bewildering enough to be told that you are actually living under the regime of Collectivism--a thing which we always considered impossible; but I confess what piques my curiosity most is this cult of Demeter----" A scowl came over Chairo's face.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Well, it is bewildering enough to be told that you are actually living under the regime of Collectivism--a thing which we always considered impossible; but I confess what piques my curiosity most is this cult of Demeter----" A scowl came over Chairo's face.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading "Well, it is bewildering enough to be told that you are actually living under the regime of Collectivism--a thing which we always considered impossible; but I confess what piques my curiosity most is this cult of Demeter----" A scowl came over Chairo's face.

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading At last I said: "You will not be surprised to hear that I am bewildered; everything is in some respects so much the same and in others so different."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading At last I said: "You will not be surprised to hear that I am bewildered; everything is in some respects so much the same and in others so different."

Identical; not different.

From this reading At last I said: "You will not be surprised to hear that I am bewildered; everything is in some respects so much the same and in others so different."

a facial expression of dislike or displeasure

From this reading "Well, it is bewildering enough to be told that you are actually living under the regime of Collectivism--a thing which we always considered impossible; but I confess what piques my curiosity most is this cult of Demeter----" A scowl came over Chairo's face.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading THE CULT OF DEMETER For some distance we walked in silence.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading At last I said: "You will not be surprised to hear that I am bewildered; everything is in some respects so much the same and in others so different."

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

From this reading THE CULT OF DEMETER For some distance we walked in silence.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading At last I said: "You will not be surprised to hear that I am bewildered; everything is in some respects so much the same and in others so different."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At last I said: "You will not be surprised to hear that I am bewildered; everything is in some respects so much the same and in others so different."

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

From this reading THE CULT OF DEMETER For some distance we walked in silence.

a special situation

From this reading "Well, it is bewildering enough to be told that you are actually living under the regime of Collectivism--a thing which we always considered impossible; but I confess what piques my curiosity most is this cult of Demeter----" A scowl came over Chairo's face.

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

From this reading "Well, it is bewildering enough to be told that you are actually living under the regime of Collectivism--a thing which we always considered impossible; but I confess what piques my curiosity most is this cult of Demeter----" A scowl came over Chairo's face.

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

From this reading At last I said: "You will not be surprised to hear that I am bewildered; everything is in some respects so much the same and in others so different."

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "Well, it is bewildering enough to be told that you are actually living under the regime of Collectivism--a thing which we always considered impossible; but I confess what piques my curiosity most is this cult of Demeter----" A scowl came over Chairo's face.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading "Well, it is bewildering enough to be told that you are actually living under the regime of Collectivism--a thing which we always considered impossible; but I confess what piques my curiosity most is this cult of Demeter----" A scowl came over Chairo's face.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading THE CULT OF DEMETER For some distance we walked in silence.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE CULT OF DEMETER For some distance we walked in silence.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well, it is bewildering enough to be told that you are actually living under the regime of Collectivism--a thing which we always considered impossible; but I confess what piques my curiosity most is this cult of Demeter----" A scowl came over Chairo's face.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "I am curious to know what bewilders you most."

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

From this reading "Well, it is bewildering enough to be told that you are actually living under the regime of Collectivism--a thing which we always considered impossible; but I confess what piques my curiosity most is this cult of Demeter----" A scowl came over Chairo's face.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading At last I said: "You will not be surprised to hear that I am bewildered; everything is in some respects so much the same and in others so different."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading At last I said: "You will not be surprised to hear that I am bewildered; everything is in some respects so much the same and in others so different."