Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading BUILDING A SHIP TO TAKE THEM HOME Great was the surprise of Oroto to find that Marmo, chief of the Tuolos, and Tastoa, chief of the Kurabus, were in the town.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading During the preceding day, when they marched into the town, he had been kept in one of the buildings under guard, and had not seen the Professor, as the latter first desired to confer with John, and learn all about the facts about the chief and his actions.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading During the preceding day, when they marched into the town, he had been kept in one of the buildings under guard, and had not seen the Professor, as the latter first desired to confer with John, and learn all about the facts about the chief and his actions.

(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 During the preceding day, when they marched into the town, he had been kept in one of the buildings under guard, and had not seen the Professor, as the latter first desired to confer with John, and learn all about the facts about the chief and his actions.

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

From this reading BUILDING A SHIP TO TAKE THEM HOME Great was the surprise of Oroto to find that Marmo, chief of the Tuolos, and Tastoa, chief of the Kurabus, were in the town.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading Greater still was the marvel to know that they were entirely free to go and come, and when Uraso announced to him that there were no restrictions on his liberty, he wondered why he had been brought from his village.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Oroto was most anxious to see the Great White Chief, and when Uraso announced to him that he was prepared to receive him, he was eager to go.

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

From this reading During the preceding day, when they marched into the town, he had been kept in one of the buildings under guard, and had not seen the Professor, as the latter first desired to confer with John, and learn all about the facts about the chief and his actions.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Greater still was the marvel to know that they were entirely free to go and come, and when Uraso announced to him that there were no restrictions on his liberty, he wondered why he had been brought from his village.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Greater still was the marvel to know that they were entirely free to go and come, and when Uraso announced to him that there were no restrictions on his liberty, he wondered why he had been brought from his village.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading BUILDING A SHIP TO TAKE THEM HOME Great was the surprise of Oroto to find that Marmo, chief of the Tuolos, and Tastoa, chief of the Kurabus, were in the town.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading During the preceding day, when they marched into the town, he had been kept in one of the buildings under guard, and had not seen the Professor, as the latter first desired to confer with John, and learn all about the facts about the chief and his actions.

a person who is in charge

From this reading BUILDING A SHIP TO TAKE THEM HOME Great was the surprise of Oroto to find that Marmo, chief of the Tuolos, and Tastoa, chief of the Kurabus, were in the town.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Greater still was the marvel to know that they were entirely free to go and come, and when Uraso announced to him that there were no restrictions on his liberty, he wondered why he had been brought from his village.

have a conference in order to talk something over

From this reading During the preceding day, when they marched into the town, he had been kept in one of the buildings under guard, and had not seen the Professor, as the latter first desired to confer with John, and learn all about the facts about the chief and his actions.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading During the preceding day, when they marched into the town, he had been kept in one of the buildings under guard, and had not seen the Professor, as the latter first desired to confer with John, and learn all about the facts about the chief and his actions.

wanted intensely

From this reading During the preceding day, when they marched into the town, he had been kept in one of the buildings under guard, and had not seen the Professor, as the latter first desired to confer with John, and learn all about the facts about the chief and his actions.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the preceding day, when they marched into the town, he had been kept in one of the buildings under guard, and had not seen the Professor, as the latter first desired to confer with John, and learn all about the facts about the chief and his actions.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Oroto was most anxious to see the Great White Chief, and when Uraso announced to him that he was prepared to receive him, he was eager to go.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Greater still was the marvel to know that they were entirely free to go and come, and when Uraso announced to him that there were no restrictions on his liberty, he wondered why he had been brought from his village.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading During the preceding day, when they marched into the town, he had been kept in one of the buildings under guard, and had not seen the Professor, as the latter first desired to confer with John, and learn all about the facts about the chief and his actions.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading BUILDING A SHIP TO TAKE THEM HOME Great was the surprise of Oroto to find that Marmo, chief of the Tuolos, and Tastoa, chief of the Kurabus, were in the town.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading During the preceding day, when they marched into the town, he had been kept in one of the buildings under guard, and had not seen the Professor, as the latter first desired to confer with John, and learn all about the facts about the chief and his actions.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Greater still was the marvel to know that they were entirely free to go and come, and when Uraso announced to him that there were no restrictions on his liberty, he wondered why he had been brought from his village.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Greater still was the marvel to know that they were entirely free to go and come, and when Uraso announced to him that there were no restrictions on his liberty, he wondered why he had been brought from his village.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Greater still was the marvel to know that they were entirely free to go and come, and when Uraso announced to him that there were no restrictions on his liberty, he wondered why he had been brought from his village.

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

From this reading BUILDING A SHIP TO TAKE THEM HOME Great was the surprise of Oroto to find that Marmo, chief of the Tuolos, and Tastoa, chief of the Kurabus, were in the town.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Greater still was the marvel to know that they were entirely free to go and come, and when Uraso announced to him that there were no restrictions on his liberty, he wondered why he had been brought from his village.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading During the preceding day, when they marched into the town, he had been kept in one of the buildings under guard, and had not seen the Professor, as the latter first desired to confer with John, and learn all about the facts about the chief and his actions.

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

From this reading Greater still was the marvel to know that they were entirely free to go and come, and when Uraso announced to him that there were no restrictions on his liberty, he wondered why he had been brought from his village.

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

From this reading Greater still was the marvel to know that they were entirely free to go and come, and when Uraso announced to him that there were no restrictions on his liberty, he wondered why he had been brought from his village.

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

From this reading Greater still was the marvel to know that they were entirely free to go and come, and when Uraso announced to him that there were no restrictions on his liberty, he wondered why he had been brought from his village.

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

From this reading Greater still was the marvel to know that they were entirely free to go and come, and when Uraso announced to him that there were no restrictions on his liberty, he wondered why he had been brought from his village.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading BUILDING A SHIP TO TAKE THEM HOME Great was the surprise of Oroto to find that Marmo, chief of the Tuolos, and Tastoa, chief of the Kurabus, were in the town.

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

From this reading BUILDING A SHIP TO TAKE THEM HOME Great was the surprise of Oroto to find that Marmo, chief of the Tuolos, and Tastoa, chief of the Kurabus, were in the town.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading During the preceding day, when they marched into the town, he had been kept in one of the buildings under guard, and had not seen the Professor, as the latter first desired to confer with John, and learn all about the facts about the chief and his actions.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading During the preceding day, when they marched into the town, he had been kept in one of the buildings under guard, and had not seen the Professor, as the latter first desired to confer with John, and learn all about the facts about the chief and his actions.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading During the preceding day, when they marched into the town, he had been kept in one of the buildings under guard, and had not seen the Professor, as the latter first desired to confer with John, and learn all about the facts about the chief and his actions.

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

From this reading Greater still was the marvel to know that they were entirely free to go and come, and when Uraso announced to him that there were no restrictions on his liberty, he wondered why he had been brought from his village.

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From this reading BUILDING A SHIP TO TAKE THEM HOME Great was the surprise of Oroto to find that Marmo, chief of the Tuolos, and Tastoa, chief of the Kurabus, were in the town.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading During the preceding day, when they marched into the town, he had been kept in one of the buildings under guard, and had not seen the Professor, as the latter first desired to confer with John, and learn all about the facts about the chief and his actions.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading During the preceding day, when they marched into the town, he had been kept in one of the buildings under guard, and had not seen the Professor, as the latter first desired to confer with John, and learn all about the facts about the chief and his actions.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading Greater still was the marvel to know that they were entirely free to go and come, and when Uraso announced to him that there were no restrictions on his liberty, he wondered why he had been brought from his village.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading During the preceding day, when they marched into the town, he had been kept in one of the buildings under guard, and had not seen the Professor, as the latter first desired to confer with John, and learn all about the facts about the chief and his actions.

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

From this reading BUILDING A SHIP TO TAKE THEM HOME Great was the surprise of Oroto to find that Marmo, chief of the Tuolos, and Tastoa, chief of the Kurabus, were in the town.

be amazed at

From this reading Greater still was the marvel to know that they were entirely free to go and come, and when Uraso announced to him that there were no restrictions on his liberty, he wondered why he had been brought from his village.

used to form the superlative

From this reading This proceeding was most unusual.

not any; not one

From this reading Greater still was the marvel to know that they were entirely free to go and come, and when Uraso announced to him that there were no restrictions on his liberty, he wondered why he had been brought from his village.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading During the preceding day, when they marched into the town, he had been kept in one of the buildings under guard, and had not seen the Professor, as the latter first desired to confer with John, and learn all about the facts about the chief and his actions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BUILDING A SHIP TO TAKE THEM HOME Great was the surprise of Oroto to find that Marmo, chief of the Tuolos, and Tastoa, chief of the Kurabus, were in the town.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Greater still was the marvel to know that they were entirely free to go and come, and when Uraso announced to him that there were no restrictions on his liberty, he wondered why he had been brought from his village.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading During the preceding day, when they marched into the town, he had been kept in one of the buildings under guard, and had not seen the Professor, as the latter first desired to confer with John, and learn all about the facts about the chief and his actions.

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

From this reading BUILDING A SHIP TO TAKE THEM HOME Great was the surprise of Oroto to find that Marmo, chief of the Tuolos, and Tastoa, chief of the Kurabus, were in the town.

existing or coming before

From this reading During the preceding day, when they marched into the town, he had been kept in one of the buildings under guard, and had not seen the Professor, as the latter first desired to confer with John, and learn all about the facts about the chief and his actions.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Oroto was most anxious to see the Great White Chief, and when Uraso announced to him that he was prepared to receive him, he was eager to go.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading This proceeding was most unusual.

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

From this reading During the preceding day, when they marched into the town, he had been kept in one of the buildings under guard, and had not seen the Professor, as the latter first desired to confer with John, and learn all about the facts about the chief and his actions.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Oroto was most anxious to see the Great White Chief, and when Uraso announced to him that he was prepared to receive him, he was eager to go.

plural of “restriction” — a principle that limits the extent of something

From this reading Greater still was the marvel to know that they were entirely free to go and come, and when Uraso announced to him that there were no restrictions on his liberty, he wondered why he had been brought from his village.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Oroto was most anxious to see the Great White Chief, and when Uraso announced to him that he was prepared to receive him, he was eager to go.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading During the preceding day, when they marched into the town, he had been kept in one of the buildings under guard, and had not seen the Professor, as the latter first desired to confer with John, and learn all about the facts about the chief and his actions.

transport commercially

From this reading BUILDING A SHIP TO TAKE THEM HOME Great was the surprise of Oroto to find that Marmo, chief of the Tuolos, and Tastoa, chief of the Kurabus, were in the town.

not in physical motion

From this reading Greater still was the marvel to know that they were entirely free to go and come, and when Uraso announced to him that there were no restrictions on his liberty, he wondered why he had been brought from his village.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading BUILDING A SHIP TO TAKE THEM HOME Great was the surprise of Oroto to find that Marmo, chief of the Tuolos, and Tastoa, chief of the Kurabus, were in the town.

carry out

From this reading BUILDING A SHIP TO TAKE THEM HOME Great was the surprise of Oroto to find that Marmo, chief of the Tuolos, and Tastoa, chief of the Kurabus, were in the town.

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

From this reading BUILDING A SHIP TO TAKE THEM HOME Great was the surprise of Oroto to find that Marmo, chief of the Tuolos, and Tastoa, chief of the Kurabus, were in the town.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BUILDING A SHIP TO TAKE THEM HOME Great was the surprise of Oroto to find that Marmo, chief of the Tuolos, and Tastoa, chief of the Kurabus, were in the town.

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

From this reading BUILDING A SHIP TO TAKE THEM HOME Great was the surprise of Oroto to find that Marmo, chief of the Tuolos, and Tastoa, chief of the Kurabus, were in the town.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading BUILDING A SHIP TO TAKE THEM HOME Great was the surprise of Oroto to find that Marmo, chief of the Tuolos, and Tastoa, chief of the Kurabus, were in the town.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Greater still was the marvel to know that they were entirely free to go and come, and when Uraso announced to him that there were no restrictions on his liberty, he wondered why he had been brought from his village.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Greater still was the marvel to know that they were entirely free to go and come, and when Uraso announced to him that there were no restrictions on his liberty, he wondered why he had been brought from his village.

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

From this reading This proceeding was most unusual.

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

From this reading BUILDING A SHIP TO TAKE THEM HOME Great was the surprise of Oroto to find that Marmo, chief of the Tuolos, and Tastoa, chief of the Kurabus, were in the town.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading BUILDING A SHIP TO TAKE THEM HOME Great was the surprise of Oroto to find that Marmo, chief of the Tuolos, and Tastoa, chief of the Kurabus, were in the town.

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

From this reading BUILDING A SHIP TO TAKE THEM HOME Great was the surprise of Oroto to find that Marmo, chief of the Tuolos, and Tastoa, chief of the Kurabus, were in the town.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading During the preceding day, when they marched into the town, he had been kept in one of the buildings under guard, and had not seen the Professor, as the latter first desired to confer with John, and learn all about the facts about the chief and his actions.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading This proceeding was most unusual.

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

From this reading Greater still was the marvel to know that they were entirely free to go and come, and when Uraso announced to him that there were no restrictions on his liberty, he wondered why he had been brought from his village.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Greater still was the marvel to know that they were entirely free to go and come, and when Uraso announced to him that there were no restrictions on his liberty, he wondered why he had been brought from his village.

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

From this reading BUILDING A SHIP TO TAKE THEM HOME Great was the surprise of Oroto to find that Marmo, chief of the Tuolos, and Tastoa, chief of the Kurabus, were in the town.

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

From this reading BUILDING A SHIP TO TAKE THEM HOME Great was the surprise of Oroto to find that Marmo, chief of the Tuolos, and Tastoa, chief of the Kurabus, were in the town.

at the time that

From this reading Greater still was the marvel to know that they were entirely free to go and come, and when Uraso announced to him that there were no restrictions on his liberty, he wondered why he had been brought from his village.

a Caucasian

From this reading Oroto was most anxious to see the Great White Chief, and when Uraso announced to him that he was prepared to receive him, he was eager to go.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Greater still was the marvel to know that they were entirely free to go and come, and when Uraso announced to him that there were no restrictions on his liberty, he wondered why he had been brought from his village.

in the company of; together with

From this reading During the preceding day, when they marched into the town, he had been kept in one of the buildings under guard, and had not seen the Professor, as the latter first desired to confer with John, and learn all about the facts about the chief and his actions.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading Greater still was the marvel to know that they were entirely free to go and come, and when Uraso announced to him that there were no restrictions on his liberty, he wondered why he had been brought from his village.