Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

(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 THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The difficulty, however, with the gathering of the nuts was this: Unless gathered at a certain time it is almost impossible to express the oil, and if kept for any length of time, particularly in an unripe state, they would become very rancid.

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

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

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

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The difficulty, however, with the gathering of the nuts was this: Unless gathered at a certain time it is almost impossible to express the oil, and if kept for any length of time, particularly in an unripe state, they would become very rancid.

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

From this reading This was gathered in large quantities, and was the principal source of oil which was used for the lamps, as they had no other means of illumination.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading George pondered over this for some time, and asked the Professor the cause of it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The difficulty, however, with the gathering of the nuts was this: Unless gathered at a certain time it is almost impossible to express the oil, and if kept for any length of time, particularly in an unripe state, they would become very rancid.

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

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The difficulty, however, with the gathering of the nuts was this: Unless gathered at a certain time it is almost impossible to express the oil, and if kept for any length of time, particularly in an unripe state, they would become very rancid.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading George pondered over this for some time, and asked the Professor the cause of it.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The difficulty, however, with the gathering of the nuts was this: Unless gathered at a certain time it is almost impossible to express the oil, and if kept for any length of time, particularly in an unripe state, they would become very rancid.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading To people in the habit of using the lighter mineral oils, and electricity, this was certainly primitive enough.

large hard-shelled oval nut with a fibrous husk containing thick white meat surrounding a central cavity filled (when fresh) with fluid or milk

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading The difficulty, however, with the gathering of the nuts was this: Unless gathered at a certain time it is almost impossible to express the oil, and if kept for any length of time, particularly in an unripe state, they would become very rancid.

a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons

From this reading To people in the habit of using the lighter mineral oils, and electricity, this was certainly primitive enough.

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

From this reading To people in the habit of using the lighter mineral oils, and electricity, this was certainly primitive enough.

give expression to

From this reading The difficulty, however, with the gathering of the nuts was this: Unless gathered at a certain time it is almost impossible to express the oil, and if kept for any length of time, particularly in an unripe state, they would become very rancid.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This was gathered in large quantities, and was the principal source of oil which was used for the lamps, as they had no other means of illumination.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

set up or found

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

brought together in one place

From this reading This was gathered in large quantities, and was the principal source of oil which was used for the lamps, as they had no other means of illumination.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading The difficulty, however, with the gathering of the nuts was this: Unless gathered at a certain time it is almost impossible to express the oil, and if kept for any length of time, particularly in an unripe state, they would become very rancid.

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 George pondered over this for some time, and asked the Professor the cause of it.

third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

an established custom

From this reading To people in the habit of using the lighter mineral oils, and electricity, this was certainly primitive enough.

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

From this reading This was gathered in large quantities, and was the principal source of oil which was used for the lamps, as they had no other means of illumination.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The difficulty, however, with the gathering of the nuts was this: Unless gathered at a certain time it is almost impossible to express the oil, and if kept for any length of time, particularly in an unripe state, they would become very rancid.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The difficulty, however, with the gathering of the nuts was this: Unless gathered at a certain time it is almost impossible to express the oil, and if kept for any length of time, particularly in an unripe state, they would become very rancid.

a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination

From this reading This was gathered in large quantities, and was the principal source of oil which was used for the lamps, as they had no other means of illumination.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading The difficulty, however, with the gathering of the nuts was this: Unless gathered at a certain time it is almost impossible to express the oil, and if kept for any length of time, particularly in an unripe state, they would become very rancid.

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

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

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

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The difficulty, however, with the gathering of the nuts was this: Unless gathered at a certain time it is almost impossible to express the oil, and if kept for any length of time, particularly in an unripe state, they would become very rancid.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The difficulty, however, with the gathering of the nuts was this: Unless gathered at a certain time it is almost impossible to express the oil, and if kept for any length of time, particularly in an unripe state, they would become very rancid.

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

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading This was gathered in large quantities, and was the principal source of oil which was used for the lamps, as they had no other means of illumination.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading The difficulty, however, with the gathering of the nuts was this: Unless gathered at a certain time it is almost impossible to express the oil, and if kept for any length of time, particularly in an unripe state, they would become very rancid.

a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire

From this reading To people in the habit of using the lighter mineral oils, and electricity, this was certainly primitive enough.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading This was gathered in large quantities, and was the principal source of oil which was used for the lamps, as they had no other means of illumination.

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

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition

From this reading To people in the habit of using the lighter mineral oils, and electricity, this was certainly primitive enough.

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

not any; not one

From this reading This was gathered in large quantities, and was the principal source of oil which was used for the lamps, as they had no other means of illumination.

usually large hard-shelled seed

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading This was gathered in large quantities, and was the principal source of oil which was used for the lamps, as they had no other means of illumination.

plural of “oil” — a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water

From this reading To people in the habit of using the lighter mineral oils, and electricity, this was certainly primitive enough.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading This was gathered in large quantities, and was the principal source of oil which was used for the lamps, as they had no other means of illumination.

above and across; more than

From this reading George pondered over this for some time, and asked the Professor the cause of it.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The difficulty, however, with the gathering of the nuts was this: Unless gathered at a certain time it is almost impossible to express the oil, and if kept for any length of time, particularly in an unripe state, they would become very rancid.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading To people in the habit of using the lighter mineral oils, and electricity, this was certainly primitive enough.

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

From this reading George pondered over this for some time, and asked the Professor the cause of it.

belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness

From this reading To people in the habit of using the lighter mineral oils, and electricity, this was certainly primitive enough.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading This was gathered in large quantities, and was the principal source of oil which was used for the lamps, as they had no other means of illumination.

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

From this reading George pondered over this for some time, and asked the Professor the cause of it.

intellectually productive

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading This was gathered in large quantities, and was the principal source of oil which was used for the lamps, as they had no other means of illumination.

(used of decomposing oils or fats) having a rank smell or taste usually due to a chemical change or decomposition

From this reading The difficulty, however, with the gathering of the nuts was this: Unless gathered at a certain time it is almost impossible to express the oil, and if kept for any length of time, particularly in an unripe state, they would become very rancid.

the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

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From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

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

From this reading George pondered over this for some time, and asked the Professor the cause of it.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading This was gathered in large quantities, and was the principal source of oil which was used for the lamps, as they had no other means of illumination.

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The difficulty, however, with the gathering of the nuts was this: Unless gathered at a certain time it is almost impossible to express the oil, and if kept for any length of time, particularly in an unripe state, they would become very rancid.

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

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

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

From this reading This was gathered in large quantities, and was the principal source of oil which was used for the lamps, as they had no other means of illumination.

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

From this reading This was gathered in large quantities, and was the principal source of oil which was used for the lamps, as they had no other means of illumination.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The difficulty, however, with the gathering of the nuts was this: Unless gathered at a certain time it is almost impossible to express the oil, and if kept for any length of time, particularly in an unripe state, they would become very rancid.

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

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

except if; if not

From this reading The difficulty, however, with the gathering of the nuts was this: Unless gathered at a certain time it is almost impossible to express the oil, and if kept for any length of time, particularly in an unripe state, they would become very rancid.

not fully developed or mature; not ripe

From this reading The difficulty, however, with the gathering of the nuts was this: Unless gathered at a certain time it is almost impossible to express the oil, and if kept for any length of time, particularly in an unripe state, they would become very rancid.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading This was gathered in large quantities, and was the principal source of oil which was used for the lamps, as they had no other means of illumination.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading To people in the habit of using the lighter mineral oils, and electricity, this was certainly primitive enough.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

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

From this reading This was gathered in large quantities, and was the principal source of oil which was used for the lamps, as they had no other means of illumination.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

at the time that

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

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

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.

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

From this reading The difficulty, however, with the gathering of the nuts was this: Unless gathered at a certain time it is almost impossible to express the oil, and if kept for any length of time, particularly in an unripe state, they would become very rancid.

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

From this reading THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN AND THE RESTORATION OF MEMORY The island yielded an abundance of nuts of various descriptions, the most prolific being the Brazil nut, which grows in the form of a large sphere, from three to four inches in diameter, the shell being very hard, like the cocoanut, and when broken open is found to be filled with the segmentally formed nuts which we all know.