Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CAVE An hour or more was spent on the shore of the river, passing along its banks and investigating the proximity of the falls, but if there was a glimmer of intelligence, John did not exhibit it.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading All realized this one thing: that if his memory could be brought to its normal condition, he would be able, undoubtedly, to reveal some of the mysteries they longed to unravel.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading For all they knew, he might have been one of the crew of the _Investigator_, but this, after all reflections, was out of the question, because life on shipboard is rather intimate, and boys, above all others, are most likely to remember faces.

later than; following

From this reading For all they knew, he might have been one of the crew of the _Investigator_, but this, after all reflections, was out of the question, because life on shipboard is rather intimate, and boys, above all others, are most likely to remember faces.

anew

From this reading Neither had the slightest knowledge of ever having seen him, and it was now felt that they must await the time when he would again regain his consciousness by the orderly course of nature.

(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 All realized this one thing: that if his memory could be brought to its normal condition, he would be able, undoubtedly, to reveal some of the mysteries they longed to unravel.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CAVE An hour or more was spent on the shore of the river, passing along its banks and investigating the proximity of the falls, but if there was a glimmer of intelligence, John did not exhibit it.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CAVE An hour or more was spent on the shore of the river, passing along its banks and investigating the proximity of the falls, but if there was a glimmer of intelligence, John did not exhibit it.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CAVE An hour or more was spent on the shore of the river, passing along its banks and investigating the proximity of the falls, but if there was a glimmer of intelligence, John did not exhibit it.

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

From this reading For all they knew, he might have been one of the crew of the _Investigator_, but this, after all reflections, was out of the question, because life on shipboard is rather intimate, and boys, above all others, are most likely to remember faces.

look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading Neither had the slightest knowledge of ever having seen him, and it was now felt that they must await the time when he would again regain his consciousness by the orderly course of nature.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CAVE An hour or more was spent on the shore of the river, passing along its banks and investigating the proximity of the falls, but if there was a glimmer of intelligence, John did not exhibit it.

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

From this reading All realized this one thing: that if his memory could be brought to its normal condition, he would be able, undoubtedly, to reveal some of the mysteries they longed to unravel.

for the reason that

From this reading For all they knew, he might have been one of the crew of the _Investigator_, but this, after all reflections, was out of the question, because life on shipboard is rather intimate, and boys, above all others, are most likely to remember faces.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For all they knew, he might have been one of the crew of the _Investigator_, but this, after all reflections, was out of the question, because life on shipboard is rather intimate, and boys, above all others, are most likely to remember faces.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading For all they knew, he might have been one of the crew of the _Investigator_, but this, after all reflections, was out of the question, because life on shipboard is rather intimate, and boys, above all others, are most likely to remember faces.

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

From this reading All realized this one thing: that if his memory could be brought to its normal condition, he would be able, undoubtedly, to reveal some of the mysteries they longed to unravel.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CAVE An hour or more was spent on the shore of the river, passing along its banks and investigating the proximity of the falls, but if there was a glimmer of intelligence, John did not exhibit it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Neither had the slightest knowledge of ever having seen him, and it was now felt that they must await the time when he would again regain his consciousness by the orderly course of nature.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CAVE An hour or more was spent on the shore of the river, passing along its banks and investigating the proximity of the falls, but if there was a glimmer of intelligence, John did not exhibit it.

a state at a particular time

From this reading All realized this one thing: that if his memory could be brought to its normal condition, he would be able, undoubtedly, to reveal some of the mysteries they longed to unravel.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading Neither had the slightest knowledge of ever having seen him, and it was now felt that they must await the time when he would again regain his consciousness by the orderly course of nature.

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

From this reading All realized this one thing: that if his memory could be brought to its normal condition, he would be able, undoubtedly, to reveal some of the mysteries they longed to unravel.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Neither had the slightest knowledge of ever having seen him, and it was now felt that they must await the time when he would again regain his consciousness by the orderly course of nature.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading For all they knew, he might have been one of the crew of the _Investigator_, but this, after all reflections, was out of the question, because life on shipboard is rather intimate, and boys, above all others, are most likely to remember faces.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading While on the way home, George, who was seated by the Professor, mused over the occurrences of the day.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CAVE An hour or more was spent on the shore of the river, passing along its banks and investigating the proximity of the falls, but if there was a glimmer of intelligence, John did not exhibit it.

at any time

From this reading Neither had the slightest knowledge of ever having seen him, and it was now felt that they must await the time when he would again regain his consciousness by the orderly course of nature.

show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CAVE An hour or more was spent on the shore of the river, passing along its banks and investigating the proximity of the falls, but if there was a glimmer of intelligence, John did not exhibit it.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading For all they knew, he might have been one of the crew of the _Investigator_, but this, after all reflections, was out of the question, because life on shipboard is rather intimate, and boys, above all others, are most likely to remember faces.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CAVE An hour or more was spent on the shore of the river, passing along its banks and investigating the proximity of the falls, but if there was a glimmer of intelligence, John did not exhibit it.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Neither had the slightest knowledge of ever having seen him, and it was now felt that they must await the time when he would again regain his consciousness by the orderly course of nature.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For all they knew, he might have been one of the crew of the _Investigator_, but this, after all reflections, was out of the question, because life on shipboard is rather intimate, and boys, above all others, are most likely to remember faces.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading While on the way home, George, who was seated by the Professor, mused over the occurrences of the day.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CAVE An hour or more was spent on the shore of the river, passing along its banks and investigating the proximity of the falls, but if there was a glimmer of intelligence, John did not exhibit it.

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

From this reading Neither had the slightest knowledge of ever having seen him, and it was now felt that they must await the time when he would again regain his consciousness by the orderly course of nature.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading For all they knew, he might have been one of the crew of the _Investigator_, but this, after all reflections, was out of the question, because life on shipboard is rather intimate, and boys, above all others, are most likely to remember faces.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Neither had the slightest knowledge of ever having seen him, and it was now felt that they must await the time when he would again regain his consciousness by the orderly course of nature.

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

From this reading All realized this one thing: that if his memory could be brought to its normal condition, he would be able, undoubtedly, to reveal some of the mysteries they longed to unravel.

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

From this reading Neither had the slightest knowledge of ever having seen him, and it was now felt that they must await the time when he would again regain his consciousness by the orderly course of nature.

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

From this reading All realized this one thing: that if his memory could be brought to its normal condition, he would be able, undoubtedly, to reveal some of the mysteries they longed to unravel.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading While on the way home, George, who was seated by the Professor, mused over the occurrences of the day.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CAVE An hour or more was spent on the shore of the river, passing along its banks and investigating the proximity of the falls, but if there was a glimmer of intelligence, John did not exhibit it.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CAVE An hour or more was spent on the shore of the river, passing along its banks and investigating the proximity of the falls, but if there was a glimmer of intelligence, John did not exhibit it.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CAVE An hour or more was spent on the shore of the river, passing along its banks and investigating the proximity of the falls, but if there was a glimmer of intelligence, John did not exhibit it.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading For all they knew, he might have been one of the crew of the _Investigator_, but this, after all reflections, was out of the question, because life on shipboard is rather intimate, and boys, above all others, are most likely to remember faces.

the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CAVE An hour or more was spent on the shore of the river, passing along its banks and investigating the proximity of the falls, but if there was a glimmer of intelligence, John did not exhibit it.

a scientist who devotes himself to doing research

From this reading For all they knew, he might have been one of the crew of the _Investigator_, but this, after all reflections, was out of the question, because life on shipboard is rather intimate, and boys, above all others, are most likely to remember faces.

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

From this reading For all they knew, he might have been one of the crew of the _Investigator_, but this, after all reflections, was out of the question, because life on shipboard is rather intimate, and boys, above all others, are most likely to remember faces.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CAVE An hour or more was spent on the shore of the river, passing along its banks and investigating the proximity of the falls, but if there was a glimmer of intelligence, John did not exhibit it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CAVE An hour or more was spent on the shore of the river, passing along its banks and investigating the proximity of the falls, but if there was a glimmer of intelligence, John did not exhibit it.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CAVE An hour or more was spent on the shore of the river, passing along its banks and investigating the proximity of the falls, but if there was a glimmer of intelligence, John did not exhibit it.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading For all they knew, he might have been one of the crew of the _Investigator_, but this, after all reflections, was out of the question, because life on shipboard is rather intimate, and boys, above all others, are most likely to remember faces.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Neither had the slightest knowledge of ever having seen him, and it was now felt that they must await the time when he would again regain his consciousness by the orderly course of nature.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading For all they knew, he might have been one of the crew of the _Investigator_, but this, after all reflections, was out of the question, because life on shipboard is rather intimate, and boys, above all others, are most likely to remember faces.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading For all they knew, he might have been one of the crew of the _Investigator_, but this, after all reflections, was out of the question, because life on shipboard is rather intimate, and boys, above all others, are most likely to remember faces.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading All realized this one thing: that if his memory could be brought to its normal condition, he would be able, undoubtedly, to reveal some of the mysteries they longed to unravel.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading All realized this one thing: that if his memory could be brought to its normal condition, he would be able, undoubtedly, to reveal some of the mysteries they longed to unravel.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading For all they knew, he might have been one of the crew of the _Investigator_, but this, after all reflections, was out of the question, because life on shipboard is rather intimate, and boys, above all others, are most likely to remember faces.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CAVE An hour or more was spent on the shore of the river, passing along its banks and investigating the proximity of the falls, but if there was a glimmer of intelligence, John did not exhibit it.

used to form the superlative

From this reading For all they knew, he might have been one of the crew of the _Investigator_, but this, after all reflections, was out of the question, because life on shipboard is rather intimate, and boys, above all others, are most likely to remember faces.

past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading While on the way home, George, who was seated by the Professor, mused over the occurrences of the day.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Neither had the slightest knowledge of ever having seen him, and it was now felt that they must await the time when he would again regain his consciousness by the orderly course of nature.

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading All realized this one thing: that if his memory could be brought to its normal condition, he would be able, undoubtedly, to reveal some of the mysteries they longed to unravel.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Neither had the slightest knowledge of ever having seen him, and it was now felt that they must await the time when he would again regain his consciousness by the orderly course of nature.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Neither had the slightest knowledge of ever having seen him, and it was now felt that they must await the time when he would again regain his consciousness by the orderly course of nature.

conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal

From this reading All realized this one thing: that if his memory could be brought to its normal condition, he would be able, undoubtedly, to reveal some of the mysteries they longed to unravel.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CAVE An hour or more was spent on the shore of the river, passing along its banks and investigating the proximity of the falls, but if there was a glimmer of intelligence, John did not exhibit it.

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

From this reading Neither had the slightest knowledge of ever having seen him, and it was now felt that they must await the time when he would again regain his consciousness by the orderly course of nature.

plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens

From this reading While on the way home, George, who was seated by the Professor, mused over the occurrences of the day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CAVE An hour or more was spent on the shore of the river, passing along its banks and investigating the proximity of the falls, but if there was a glimmer of intelligence, John did not exhibit it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CAVE An hour or more was spent on the shore of the river, passing along its banks and investigating the proximity of the falls, but if there was a glimmer of intelligence, John did not exhibit it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading All realized this one thing: that if his memory could be brought to its normal condition, he would be able, undoubtedly, to reveal some of the mysteries they longed to unravel.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CAVE An hour or more was spent on the shore of the river, passing along its banks and investigating the proximity of the falls, but if there was a glimmer of intelligence, John did not exhibit it.

a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer

From this reading Neither had the slightest knowledge of ever having seen him, and it was now felt that they must await the time when he would again regain his consciousness by the orderly course of nature.

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

From this reading For all they knew, he might have been one of the crew of the _Investigator_, but this, after all reflections, was out of the question, because life on shipboard is rather intimate, and boys, above all others, are most likely to remember faces.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading For all they knew, he might have been one of the crew of the _Investigator_, but this, after all reflections, was out of the question, because life on shipboard is rather intimate, and boys, above all others, are most likely to remember faces.

above and across; more than

From this reading While on the way home, George, who was seated by the Professor, mused over the occurrences of the day.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CAVE An hour or more was spent on the shore of the river, passing along its banks and investigating the proximity of the falls, but if there was a glimmer of intelligence, John did not exhibit it.

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

From this reading While on the way home, George, who was seated by the Professor, mused over the occurrences of the day.

the property of being close together

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CAVE An hour or more was spent on the shore of the river, passing along its banks and investigating the proximity of the falls, but if there was a glimmer of intelligence, John did not exhibit it.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading For all they knew, he might have been one of the crew of the _Investigator_, but this, after all reflections, was out of the question, because life on shipboard is rather intimate, and boys, above all others, are most likely to remember faces.

on the contrary

From this reading For all they knew, he might have been one of the crew of the _Investigator_, but this, after all reflections, was out of the question, because life on shipboard is rather intimate, and boys, above all others, are most likely to remember faces.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading All realized this one thing: that if his memory could be brought to its normal condition, he would be able, undoubtedly, to reveal some of the mysteries they longed to unravel.

plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading For all they knew, he might have been one of the crew of the _Investigator_, but this, after all reflections, was out of the question, because life on shipboard is rather intimate, and boys, above all others, are most likely to remember faces.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading Neither had the slightest knowledge of ever having seen him, and it was now felt that they must await the time when he would again regain his consciousness by the orderly course of nature.

To recall to mind.

From this reading For all they knew, he might have been one of the crew of the _Investigator_, but this, after all reflections, was out of the question, because life on shipboard is rather intimate, and boys, above all others, are most likely to remember faces.

make visible

From this reading All realized this one thing: that if his memory could be brought to its normal condition, he would be able, undoubtedly, to reveal some of the mysteries they longed to unravel.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CAVE An hour or more was spent on the shore of the river, passing along its banks and investigating the proximity of the falls, but if there was a glimmer of intelligence, John did not exhibit it.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading While on the way home, George, who was seated by the Professor, mused over the occurrences of the day.

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

From this reading Neither had the slightest knowledge of ever having seen him, and it was now felt that they must await the time when he would again regain his consciousness by the orderly course of nature.

casual or ephemeral as if taking place on board a ship

From this reading For all they knew, he might have been one of the crew of the _Investigator_, but this, after all reflections, was out of the question, because life on shipboard is rather intimate, and boys, above all others, are most likely to remember faces.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CAVE An hour or more was spent on the shore of the river, passing along its banks and investigating the proximity of the falls, but if there was a glimmer of intelligence, John did not exhibit it.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading Neither had the slightest knowledge of ever having seen him, and it was now felt that they must await the time when he would again regain his consciousness by the orderly course of nature.

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

From this reading All realized this one thing: that if his memory could be brought to its normal condition, he would be able, undoubtedly, to reveal some of the mysteries they longed to unravel.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CAVE An hour or more was spent on the shore of the river, passing along its banks and investigating the proximity of the falls, but if there was a glimmer of intelligence, John did not exhibit it.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CAVE An hour or more was spent on the shore of the river, passing along its banks and investigating the proximity of the falls, but if there was a glimmer of intelligence, John did not exhibit it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All realized this one thing: that if his memory could be brought to its normal condition, he would be able, undoubtedly, to reveal some of the mysteries they longed to unravel.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CAVE An hour or more was spent on the shore of the river, passing along its banks and investigating the proximity of the falls, but if there was a glimmer of intelligence, John did not exhibit it.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CAVE An hour or more was spent on the shore of the river, passing along its banks and investigating the proximity of the falls, but if there was a glimmer of intelligence, John did not exhibit it.

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

From this reading All realized this one thing: that if his memory could be brought to its normal condition, he would be able, undoubtedly, to reveal some of the mysteries they longed to unravel.

a special situation

From this reading All realized this one thing: that if his memory could be brought to its normal condition, he would be able, undoubtedly, to reveal some of the mysteries they longed to unravel.

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

From this reading All realized this one thing: that if his memory could be brought to its normal condition, he would be able, undoubtedly, to reveal some of the mysteries they longed to unravel.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Neither had the slightest knowledge of ever having seen him, and it was now felt that they must await the time when he would again regain his consciousness by the orderly course of nature.

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

From this reading All realized this one thing: that if his memory could be brought to its normal condition, he would be able, undoubtedly, to reveal some of the mysteries they longed to unravel.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading All realized this one thing: that if his memory could be brought to its normal condition, he would be able, undoubtedly, to reveal some of the mysteries they longed to unravel.

become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of

From this reading All realized this one thing: that if his memory could be brought to its normal condition, he would be able, undoubtedly, to reveal some of the mysteries they longed to unravel.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CAVE An hour or more was spent on the shore of the river, passing along its banks and investigating the proximity of the falls, but if there was a glimmer of intelligence, John did not exhibit it.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading While on the way home, George, who was seated by the Professor, mused over the occurrences of the day.

at the time that

From this reading Neither had the slightest knowledge of ever having seen him, and it was now felt that they must await the time when he would again regain his consciousness by the orderly course of nature.

during the time that

From this reading While on the way home, George, who was seated by the Professor, mused over the occurrences of the day.

which person or people

From this reading While on the way home, George, who was seated by the Professor, mused over the occurrences of the day.

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

From this reading All realized this one thing: that if his memory could be brought to its normal condition, he would be able, undoubtedly, to reveal some of the mysteries they longed to unravel.