Chapter VIII

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

From this reading _A New Misadventure_ For three days following the bear-chasing exploit, Ru was as much sought after as he had previously been shunned.

-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for

From this reading Even the young women of the tribe--Mono the Budding Tree, Sizz-O the Serpent-Tongued, and others--cast admiring, half-inviting glances toward him from beneath their high-ridged bushy brows; while more than once Yonyo the Smiling-Eyed approached with jests and laughter that scarcely availed to break down his sullen silence.

later than; following

From this reading _A New Misadventure_ For three days following the bear-chasing exploit, Ru was as much sought after as he had previously been shunned.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

(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 It was as if his people now felt him to be the possessor of some unique and supernatural power; as if they believed him to be in league with unseen but mighty spirits, whose friendship was at all costs to be won.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

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

From this reading It was as if his people now felt him to be the possessor of some unique and supernatural power; as if they believed him to be in league with unseen but mighty spirits, whose friendship was at all costs to be won.

move towards

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading Even the young women of the tribe--Mono the Budding Tree, Sizz-O the Serpent-Tongued, and others--cast admiring, half-inviting glances toward him from beneath their high-ridged bushy brows; while more than once Yonyo the Smiling-Eyed approached with jests and laughter that scarcely availed to break down his sullen silence.

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

From this reading _A New Misadventure_ For three days following the bear-chasing exploit, Ru was as much sought after as he had previously been shunned.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was as if his people now felt him to be the possessor of some unique and supernatural power; as if they believed him to be in league with unseen but mighty spirits, whose friendship was at all costs to be won.

plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading And since the obvious way to court such friendship was through courting Ru, he was showered with attentions where of old he had met only neglect.

past form of “avail” — use to one's advantage

From this reading Even the young women of the tribe--Mono the Budding Tree, Sizz-O the Serpent-Tongued, and others--cast admiring, half-inviting glances toward him from beneath their high-ridged bushy brows; while more than once Yonyo the Smiling-Eyed approached with jests and laughter that scarcely availed to break down his sullen silence.

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

From this reading It was as if his people now felt him to be the possessor of some unique and supernatural power; as if they believed him to be in league with unseen but mighty spirits, whose friendship was at all costs to be won.

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From this reading _A New Misadventure_ For three days following the bear-chasing exploit, Ru was as much sought after as he had previously been shunned.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _A New Misadventure_ For three days following the bear-chasing exploit, Ru was as much sought after as he had previously been shunned.

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading It was as if his people now felt him to be the possessor of some unique and supernatural power; as if they believed him to be in league with unseen but mighty spirits, whose friendship was at all costs to be won.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Even the young women of the tribe--Mono the Budding Tree, Sizz-O the Serpent-Tongued, and others--cast admiring, half-inviting glances toward him from beneath their high-ridged bushy brows; while more than once Yonyo the Smiling-Eyed approached with jests and laughter that scarcely availed to break down his sullen silence.

terminate

From this reading Even the young women of the tribe--Mono the Budding Tree, Sizz-O the Serpent-Tongued, and others--cast admiring, half-inviting glances toward him from beneath their high-ridged bushy brows; while more than once Yonyo the Smiling-Eyed approached with jests and laughter that scarcely availed to break down his sullen silence.

plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading Even the young women of the tribe--Mono the Budding Tree, Sizz-O the Serpent-Tongued, and others--cast admiring, half-inviting glances toward him from beneath their high-ridged bushy brows; while more than once Yonyo the Smiling-Eyed approached with jests and laughter that scarcely availed to break down his sullen silence.

reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent

From this reading Even the young women of the tribe--Mono the Budding Tree, Sizz-O the Serpent-Tongued, and others--cast admiring, half-inviting glances toward him from beneath their high-ridged bushy brows; while more than once Yonyo the Smiling-Eyed approached with jests and laughter that scarcely availed to break down his sullen silence.

used of hair; thick and poorly groomed

From this reading Even the young women of the tribe--Mono the Budding Tree, Sizz-O the Serpent-Tongued, and others--cast admiring, half-inviting glances toward him from beneath their high-ridged bushy brows; while more than once Yonyo the Smiling-Eyed approached with jests and laughter that scarcely availed to break down his sullen silence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was as if his people now felt him to be the possessor of some unique and supernatural power; as if they believed him to be in league with unseen but mighty spirits, whose friendship was at all costs to be won.

put or send forth

From this reading Even the young women of the tribe--Mono the Budding Tree, Sizz-O the Serpent-Tongued, and others--cast admiring, half-inviting glances toward him from beneath their high-ridged bushy brows; while more than once Yonyo the Smiling-Eyed approached with jests and laughter that scarcely availed to break down his sullen silence.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

pecuniary reimbursement to the winning party for the expenses of litigation

From this reading It was as if his people now felt him to be the possessor of some unique and supernatural power; as if they believed him to be in league with unseen but mighty spirits, whose friendship was at all costs to be won.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading And since the obvious way to court such friendship was through courting Ru, he was showered with attentions where of old he had met only neglect.

a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)

From this reading And since the obvious way to court such friendship was through courting Ru, he was showered with attentions where of old he had met only neglect.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading _A New Misadventure_ For three days following the bear-chasing exploit, Ru was as much sought after as he had previously been shunned.

wanted intensely

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

one or the other of two

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

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From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

divisible by two

From this reading Even the young women of the tribe--Mono the Budding Tree, Sizz-O the Serpent-Tongued, and others--cast admiring, half-inviting glances toward him from beneath their high-ridged bushy brows; while more than once Yonyo the Smiling-Eyed approached with jests and laughter that scarcely availed to break down his sullen silence.

use or manipulate to one's advantage

From this reading _A New Misadventure_ For three days following the bear-chasing exploit, Ru was as much sought after as he had previously been shunned.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading It was as if his people now felt him to be the possessor of some unique and supernatural power; as if they believed him to be in league with unseen but mighty spirits, whose friendship was at all costs to be won.

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From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

showing or representing to advantage

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading _A New Misadventure_ For three days following the bear-chasing exploit, Ru was as much sought after as he had previously been shunned.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _A New Misadventure_ For three days following the bear-chasing exploit, Ru was as much sought after as he had previously been shunned.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading It was as if his people now felt him to be the possessor of some unique and supernatural power; as if they believed him to be in league with unseen but mighty spirits, whose friendship was at all costs to be won.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Even the young women of the tribe--Mono the Budding Tree, Sizz-O the Serpent-Tongued, and others--cast admiring, half-inviting glances toward him from beneath their high-ridged bushy brows; while more than once Yonyo the Smiling-Eyed approached with jests and laughter that scarcely availed to break down his sullen silence.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading Even the young women of the tribe--Mono the Budding Tree, Sizz-O the Serpent-Tongued, and others--cast admiring, half-inviting glances toward him from beneath their high-ridged bushy brows; while more than once Yonyo the Smiling-Eyed approached with jests and laughter that scarcely availed to break down his sullen silence.

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

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

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

From this reading _A New Misadventure_ For three days following the bear-chasing exploit, Ru was as much sought after as he had previously been shunned.

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From this reading Even the young women of the tribe--Mono the Budding Tree, Sizz-O the Serpent-Tongued, and others--cast admiring, half-inviting glances toward him from beneath their high-ridged bushy brows; while more than once Yonyo the Smiling-Eyed approached with jests and laughter that scarcely availed to break down his sullen silence.

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

From this reading _A New Misadventure_ For three days following the bear-chasing exploit, Ru was as much sought after as he had previously been shunned.

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From this reading Even the young women of the tribe--Mono the Budding Tree, Sizz-O the Serpent-Tongued, and others--cast admiring, half-inviting glances toward him from beneath their high-ridged bushy brows; while more than once Yonyo the Smiling-Eyed approached with jests and laughter that scarcely availed to break down his sullen silence.

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

From this reading It was as if his people now felt him to be the possessor of some unique and supernatural power; as if they believed him to be in league with unseen but mighty spirits, whose friendship was at all costs to be won.

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

From this reading It was as if his people now felt him to be the possessor of some unique and supernatural power; as if they believed him to be in league with unseen but mighty spirits, whose friendship was at all costs to be won.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It was as if his people now felt him to be the possessor of some unique and supernatural power; as if they believed him to be in league with unseen but mighty spirits, whose friendship was at all costs to be won.

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

From this reading It was as if his people now felt him to be the possessor of some unique and supernatural power; as if they believed him to be in league with unseen but mighty spirits, whose friendship was at all costs to be won.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was as if his people now felt him to be the possessor of some unique and supernatural power; as if they believed him to be in league with unseen but mighty spirits, whose friendship was at all costs to be won.

plural of “jest” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading Even the young women of the tribe--Mono the Budding Tree, Sizz-O the Serpent-Tongued, and others--cast admiring, half-inviting glances toward him from beneath their high-ridged bushy brows; while more than once Yonyo the Smiling-Eyed approached with jests and laughter that scarcely availed to break down his sullen silence.

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From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

the sound of laughing

From this reading Even the young women of the tribe--Mono the Budding Tree, Sizz-O the Serpent-Tongued, and others--cast admiring, half-inviting glances toward him from beneath their high-ridged bushy brows; while more than once Yonyo the Smiling-Eyed approached with jests and laughter that scarcely availed to break down his sullen silence.

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading It was as if his people now felt him to be the possessor of some unique and supernatural power; as if they believed him to be in league with unseen but mighty spirits, whose friendship was at all costs to be won.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading And since the obvious way to court such friendship was through courting Ru, he was showered with attentions where of old he had met only neglect.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading It was as if his people now felt him to be the possessor of some unique and supernatural power; as if they believed him to be in league with unseen but mighty spirits, whose friendship was at all costs to be won.

the movement of persons from one country or locality to another

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

an instance of misfortune

From this reading _A New Misadventure_ For three days following the bear-chasing exploit, Ru was as much sought after as he had previously been shunned.

an acute disease characterized by fever and swollen lymph nodes and an abnormal increase of mononuclear leucocytes or monocytes in the bloodstream; not highly contagious; some believe it can be transmitted by kissing

From this reading Even the young women of the tribe--Mono the Budding Tree, Sizz-O the Serpent-Tongued, and others--cast admiring, half-inviting glances toward him from beneath their high-ridged bushy brows; while more than once Yonyo the Smiling-Eyed approached with jests and laughter that scarcely availed to break down his sullen silence.

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

From this reading Even the young women of the tribe--Mono the Budding Tree, Sizz-O the Serpent-Tongued, and others--cast admiring, half-inviting glances toward him from beneath their high-ridged bushy brows; while more than once Yonyo the Smiling-Eyed approached with jests and laughter that scarcely availed to break down his sullen silence.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading _A New Misadventure_ For three days following the bear-chasing exploit, Ru was as much sought after as he had previously been shunned.

leave undone or leave out

From this reading And since the obvious way to court such friendship was through courting Ru, he was showered with attentions where of old he had met only neglect.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading _A New Misadventure_ For three days following the bear-chasing exploit, Ru was as much sought after as he had previously been shunned.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

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

From this reading It was as if his people now felt him to be the possessor of some unique and supernatural power; as if they believed him to be in league with unseen but mighty spirits, whose friendship was at all costs to be won.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading And since the obvious way to court such friendship was through courting Ru, he was showered with attentions where of old he had met only neglect.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was as if his people now felt him to be the possessor of some unique and supernatural power; as if they believed him to be in league with unseen but mighty spirits, whose friendship was at all costs to be won.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading And since the obvious way to court such friendship was through courting Ru, he was showered with attentions where of old he had met only neglect.

on one occasion

From this reading Even the young women of the tribe--Mono the Budding Tree, Sizz-O the Serpent-Tongued, and others--cast admiring, half-inviting glances toward him from beneath their high-ridged bushy brows; while more than once Yonyo the Smiling-Eyed approached with jests and laughter that scarcely availed to break down his sullen silence.

and nothing more

From this reading And since the obvious way to court such friendship was through courting Ru, he was showered with attentions where of old he had met only neglect.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

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From this reading Even the young women of the tribe--Mono the Budding Tree, Sizz-O the Serpent-Tongued, and others--cast admiring, half-inviting glances toward him from beneath their high-ridged bushy brows; while more than once Yonyo the Smiling-Eyed approached with jests and laughter that scarcely availed to break down his sullen silence.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

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

From this reading It was as if his people now felt him to be the possessor of some unique and supernatural power; as if they believed him to be in league with unseen but mighty spirits, whose friendship was at all costs to be won.

a person who owns something

From this reading It was as if his people now felt him to be the possessor of some unique and supernatural power; as if they believed him to be in league with unseen but mighty spirits, whose friendship was at all costs to be won.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading It was as if his people now felt him to be the possessor of some unique and supernatural power; as if they believed him to be in league with unseen but mighty spirits, whose friendship was at all costs to be won.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading _A New Misadventure_ For three days following the bear-chasing exploit, Ru was as much sought after as he had previously been shunned.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

a rare polyvalent metallic element of the platinum group; it is found associated with platinum

From this reading _A New Misadventure_ For three days following the bear-chasing exploit, Ru was as much sought after as he had previously been shunned.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

only a very short time before

From this reading Even the young women of the tribe--Mono the Budding Tree, Sizz-O the Serpent-Tongued, and others--cast admiring, half-inviting glances toward him from beneath their high-ridged bushy brows; while more than once Yonyo the Smiling-Eyed approached with jests and laughter that scarcely availed to break down his sullen silence.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

try to get or reach

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

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From this reading Even the young women of the tribe--Mono the Budding Tree, Sizz-O the Serpent-Tongued, and others--cast admiring, half-inviting glances toward him from beneath their high-ridged bushy brows; while more than once Yonyo the Smiling-Eyed approached with jests and laughter that scarcely availed to break down his sullen silence.

past form of “shower” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns

From this reading And since the obvious way to court such friendship was through courting Ru, he was showered with attentions where of old he had met only neglect.

inflected form of “shun” — avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of

From this reading _A New Misadventure_ For three days following the bear-chasing exploit, Ru was as much sought after as he had previously been shunned.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

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

From this reading Even the young women of the tribe--Mono the Budding Tree, Sizz-O the Serpent-Tongued, and others--cast admiring, half-inviting glances toward him from beneath their high-ridged bushy brows; while more than once Yonyo the Smiling-Eyed approached with jests and laughter that scarcely availed to break down his sullen silence.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading And since the obvious way to court such friendship was through courting Ru, he was showered with attentions where of old he had met only neglect.

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From this reading Even the young women of the tribe--Mono the Budding Tree, Sizz-O the Serpent-Tongued, and others--cast admiring, half-inviting glances toward him from beneath their high-ridged bushy brows; while more than once Yonyo the Smiling-Eyed approached with jests and laughter that scarcely availed to break down his sullen silence.

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From this reading Even the young women of the tribe--Mono the Budding Tree, Sizz-O the Serpent-Tongued, and others--cast admiring, half-inviting glances toward him from beneath their high-ridged bushy brows; while more than once Yonyo the Smiling-Eyed approached with jests and laughter that scarcely availed to break down his sullen silence.

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

From this reading It was as if his people now felt him to be the possessor of some unique and supernatural power; as if they believed him to be in league with unseen but mighty spirits, whose friendship was at all costs to be won.

a person, without saying who

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

that is looked for

From this reading _A New Misadventure_ For three days following the bear-chasing exploit, Ru was as much sought after as he had previously been shunned.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading It was as if his people now felt him to be the possessor of some unique and supernatural power; as if they believed him to be in league with unseen but mighty spirits, whose friendship was at all costs to be won.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading And since the obvious way to court such friendship was through courting Ru, he was showered with attentions where of old he had met only neglect.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading Even the young women of the tribe--Mono the Budding Tree, Sizz-O the Serpent-Tongued, and others--cast admiring, half-inviting glances toward him from beneath their high-ridged bushy brows; while more than once Yonyo the Smiling-Eyed approached with jests and laughter that scarcely availed to break down his sullen silence.

supernatural forces and events and beings collectively

From this reading It was as if his people now felt him to be the possessor of some unique and supernatural power; as if they believed him to be in league with unseen but mighty spirits, whose friendship was at all costs to be won.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Even the young women of the tribe--Mono the Budding Tree, Sizz-O the Serpent-Tongued, and others--cast admiring, half-inviting glances toward him from beneath their high-ridged bushy brows; while more than once Yonyo the Smiling-Eyed approached with jests and laughter that scarcely availed to break down his sullen silence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

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

From this reading _A New Misadventure_ For three days following the bear-chasing exploit, Ru was as much sought after as he had previously been shunned.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

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

From this reading It was as if his people now felt him to be the possessor of some unique and supernatural power; as if they believed him to be in league with unseen but mighty spirits, whose friendship was at all costs to be won.

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

From this reading _A New Misadventure_ For three days following the bear-chasing exploit, Ru was as much sought after as he had previously been shunned.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading And since the obvious way to court such friendship was through courting Ru, he was showered with attentions where of old he had met only neglect.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

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

From this reading It was as if his people now felt him to be the possessor of some unique and supernatural power; as if they believed him to be in league with unseen but mighty spirits, whose friendship was at all costs to be won.

in the direction of

From this reading Even the young women of the tribe--Mono the Budding Tree, Sizz-O the Serpent-Tongued, and others--cast admiring, half-inviting glances toward him from beneath their high-ridged bushy brows; while more than once Yonyo the Smiling-Eyed approached with jests and laughter that scarcely availed to break down his sullen silence.

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

From this reading Even the young women of the tribe--Mono the Budding Tree, Sizz-O the Serpent-Tongued, and others--cast admiring, half-inviting glances toward him from beneath their high-ridged bushy brows; while more than once Yonyo the Smiling-Eyed approached with jests and laughter that scarcely availed to break down his sullen silence.

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading Even the young women of the tribe--Mono the Budding Tree, Sizz-O the Serpent-Tongued, and others--cast admiring, half-inviting glances toward him from beneath their high-ridged bushy brows; while more than once Yonyo the Smiling-Eyed approached with jests and laughter that scarcely availed to break down his sullen silence.

radically distinctive and without equal

From this reading It was as if his people now felt him to be the possessor of some unique and supernatural power; as if they believed him to be in league with unseen but mighty spirits, whose friendship was at all costs to be won.

not seen or perceived

From this reading It was as if his people now felt him to be the possessor of some unique and supernatural power; as if they believed him to be in league with unseen but mighty spirits, whose friendship was at all costs to be won.

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

From this reading _A New Misadventure_ For three days following the bear-chasing exploit, Ru was as much sought after as he had previously been shunned.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading And since the obvious way to court such friendship was through courting Ru, he was showered with attentions where of old he had met only neglect.

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

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

at the time that

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

in or at the place that

From this reading And since the obvious way to court such friendship was through courting Ru, he was showered with attentions where of old he had met only neglect.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

during the time that

From this reading Even the young women of the tribe--Mono the Budding Tree, Sizz-O the Serpent-Tongued, and others--cast admiring, half-inviting glances toward him from beneath their high-ridged bushy brows; while more than once Yonyo the Smiling-Eyed approached with jests and laughter that scarcely availed to break down his sullen silence.

belonging to which person

From this reading It was as if his people now felt him to be the possessor of some unique and supernatural power; as if they believed him to be in league with unseen but mighty spirits, whose friendship was at all costs to be won.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was as if his people now felt him to be the possessor of some unique and supernatural power; as if they believed him to be in league with unseen but mighty spirits, whose friendship was at all costs to be won.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Even the young women of the tribe--Mono the Budding Tree, Sizz-O the Serpent-Tongued, and others--cast admiring, half-inviting glances toward him from beneath their high-ridged bushy brows; while more than once Yonyo the Smiling-Eyed approached with jests and laughter that scarcely availed to break down his sullen silence.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading It was as if his people now felt him to be the possessor of some unique and supernatural power; as if they believed him to be in league with unseen but mighty spirits, whose friendship was at all costs to be won.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

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

From this reading Four or five of his kinsmen were at all times ready to go chattering at his side whether or not he desired their company; and, when he sat down to rest at the end of the day's migration, there was always someone to approach with flattering words and seek either to wheedle out of him the secret of the firebrand, or else to beg some charm that would give protection against the fire-god.

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From this reading Even the young women of the tribe--Mono the Budding Tree, Sizz-O the Serpent-Tongued, and others--cast admiring, half-inviting glances toward him from beneath their high-ridged bushy brows; while more than once Yonyo the Smiling-Eyed approached with jests and laughter that scarcely availed to break down his sullen silence.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Even the young women of the tribe--Mono the Budding Tree, Sizz-O the Serpent-Tongued, and others--cast admiring, half-inviting glances toward him from beneath their high-ridged bushy brows; while more than once Yonyo the Smiling-Eyed approached with jests and laughter that scarcely availed to break down his sullen silence.