Chapter XXXV

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

From this reading It abstracts a fragment of one's anatomy, so that, had General Bambos been placed on a delicate pair of scales immediately before and after his nipping, there would have been an appreciable difference in his weight.

plural of “abstract” — a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

From this reading It abstracts a fragment of one's anatomy, so that, had General Bambos been placed on a delicate pair of scales immediately before and after his nipping, there would have been an appreciable difference in his weight.

later than; following

From this reading It abstracts a fragment of one's anatomy, so that, had General Bambos been placed on a delicate pair of scales immediately before and after his nipping, there would have been an appreciable difference in his weight.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading The victim was suffering too much from his hurt to pay heed to the laughter which must have struck him as untimely, but no doubt he would have turned on the American, had not the hoarse whistle of the tugboat sounded, and brought him hurrying from the cabin.

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

From this reading It abstracts a fragment of one's anatomy, so that, had General Bambos been placed on a delicate pair of scales immediately before and after his nipping, there would have been an appreciable difference in his weight.

the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals

From this reading It abstracts a fragment of one's anatomy, so that, had General Bambos been placed on a delicate pair of scales immediately before and after his nipping, there would have been an appreciable difference in his weight.

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

From this reading It abstracts a fragment of one's anatomy, so that, had General Bambos been placed on a delicate pair of scales immediately before and after his nipping, there would have been an appreciable difference in his weight.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The fire ant of the tropics does not merely bite into the animal or person who disturbs it, but bites out, as may be said.

social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers

From this reading The fire ant of the tropics does not merely bite into the animal or person who disturbs it, but bites out, as may be said.

enough to be estimated or measured

From this reading It abstracts a fragment of one's anatomy, so that, had General Bambos been placed on a delicate pair of scales immediately before and after his nipping, there would have been an appreciable difference in his weight.

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

From this reading The fire ant of the tropics does not merely bite into the animal or person who disturbs it, but bites out, as may be said.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He tried to express his sympathy, but instead, threw back his head and gave way to merriment.

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From this reading It abstracts a fragment of one's anatomy, so that, had General Bambos been placed on a delicate pair of scales immediately before and after his nipping, there would have been an appreciable difference in his weight.

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

From this reading The fire ant of the tropics does not merely bite into the animal or person who disturbs it, but bites out, as may be said.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It abstracts a fragment of one's anatomy, so that, had General Bambos been placed on a delicate pair of scales immediately before and after his nipping, there would have been an appreciable difference in his weight.

inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to

From this reading Since Major Starland himself had suffered from the fierce little pest, he understood what had befallen the other.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It abstracts a fragment of one's anatomy, so that, had General Bambos been placed on a delicate pair of scales immediately before and after his nipping, there would have been an appreciable difference in his weight.

to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws

From this reading The fire ant of the tropics does not merely bite into the animal or person who disturbs it, but bites out, as may be said.

plural of “bite” — a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person

From this reading The fire ant of the tropics does not merely bite into the animal or person who disturbs it, but bites out, as may be said.

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

From this reading The victim was suffering too much from his hurt to pay heed to the laughter which must have struck him as untimely, but no doubt he would have turned on the American, had not the hoarse whistle of the tugboat sounded, and brought him hurrying from the cabin.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The fire ant of the tropics does not merely bite into the animal or person who disturbs it, but bites out, as may be said.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading The victim was suffering too much from his hurt to pay heed to the laughter which must have struck him as untimely, but no doubt he would have turned on the American, had not the hoarse whistle of the tugboat sounded, and brought him hurrying from the cabin.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading It abstracts a fragment of one's anatomy, so that, had General Bambos been placed on a delicate pair of scales immediately before and after his nipping, there would have been an appreciable difference in his weight.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading It abstracts a fragment of one's anatomy, so that, had General Bambos been placed on a delicate pair of scales immediately before and after his nipping, there would have been an appreciable difference in his weight.

third-person singular of “disturb” — move deeply

From this reading The fire ant of the tropics does not merely bite into the animal or person who disturbs it, but bites out, as may be said.

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

From this reading The fire ant of the tropics does not merely bite into the animal or person who disturbs it, but bites out, as may be said.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading The victim was suffering too much from his hurt to pay heed to the laughter which must have struck him as untimely, but no doubt he would have turned on the American, had not the hoarse whistle of the tugboat sounded, and brought him hurrying from the cabin.

give expression to

From this reading He tried to express his sympathy, but instead, threw back his head and gave way to merriment.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Since Major Starland himself had suffered from the fierce little pest, he understood what had befallen the other.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The fire ant of the tropics does not merely bite into the animal or person who disturbs it, but bites out, as may be said.

A small part broken or separated off something larger.

From this reading It abstracts a fragment of one's anatomy, so that, had General Bambos been placed on a delicate pair of scales immediately before and after his nipping, there would have been an appreciable difference in his weight.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Since Major Starland himself had suffered from the fierce little pest, he understood what had befallen the other.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He tried to express his sympathy, but instead, threw back his head and gave way to merriment.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading It abstracts a fragment of one's anatomy, so that, had General Bambos been placed on a delicate pair of scales immediately before and after his nipping, there would have been an appreciable difference in his weight.

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

From this reading It abstracts a fragment of one's anatomy, so that, had General Bambos been placed on a delicate pair of scales immediately before and after his nipping, there would have been an appreciable difference in his weight.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It abstracts a fragment of one's anatomy, so that, had General Bambos been placed on a delicate pair of scales immediately before and after his nipping, there would have been an appreciable difference in his weight.

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

From this reading Since Major Starland himself had suffered from the fierce little pest, he understood what had befallen the other.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He tried to express his sympathy, but instead, threw back his head and gave way to merriment.

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading The victim was suffering too much from his hurt to pay heed to the laughter which must have struck him as untimely, but no doubt he would have turned on the American, had not the hoarse whistle of the tugboat sounded, and brought him hurrying from the cabin.

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

From this reading The victim was suffering too much from his hurt to pay heed to the laughter which must have struck him as untimely, but no doubt he would have turned on the American, had not the hoarse whistle of the tugboat sounded, and brought him hurrying from the cabin.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Since Major Starland himself had suffered from the fierce little pest, he understood what had befallen the other.

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

From this reading It abstracts a fragment of one's anatomy, so that, had General Bambos been placed on a delicate pair of scales immediately before and after his nipping, there would have been an appreciable difference in his weight.

deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion

From this reading The victim was suffering too much from his hurt to pay heed to the laughter which must have struck him as untimely, but no doubt he would have turned on the American, had not the hoarse whistle of the tugboat sounded, and brought him hurrying from the cabin.

moving with great haste

From this reading The victim was suffering too much from his hurt to pay heed to the laughter which must have struck him as untimely, but no doubt he would have turned on the American, had not the hoarse whistle of the tugboat sounded, and brought him hurrying from the cabin.

be the source of pain

From this reading The victim was suffering too much from his hurt to pay heed to the laughter which must have struck him as untimely, but no doubt he would have turned on the American, had not the hoarse whistle of the tugboat sounded, and brought him hurrying from the cabin.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading It abstracts a fragment of one's anatomy, so that, had General Bambos been placed on a delicate pair of scales immediately before and after his nipping, there would have been an appreciable difference in his weight.

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

From this reading It abstracts a fragment of one's anatomy, so that, had General Bambos been placed on a delicate pair of scales immediately before and after his nipping, there would have been an appreciable difference in his weight.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading He tried to express his sympathy, but instead, threw back his head and gave way to merriment.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The fire ant of the tropics does not merely bite into the animal or person who disturbs it, but bites out, as may be said.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The fire ant of the tropics does not merely bite into the animal or person who disturbs it, but bites out, as may be said.

the sound of laughing

From this reading The victim was suffering too much from his hurt to pay heed to the laughter which must have struck him as untimely, but no doubt he would have turned on the American, had not the hoarse whistle of the tugboat sounded, and brought him hurrying from the cabin.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Since Major Starland himself had suffered from the fierce little pest, he understood what had befallen the other.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Since Major Starland himself had suffered from the fierce little pest, he understood what had befallen the other.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The fire ant of the tropics does not merely bite into the animal or person who disturbs it, but bites out, as may be said.

and nothing more

From this reading The fire ant of the tropics does not merely bite into the animal or person who disturbs it, but bites out, as may be said.

a gay feeling

From this reading He tried to express his sympathy, but instead, threw back his head and gave way to merriment.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The victim was suffering too much from his hurt to pay heed to the laughter which must have struck him as untimely, but no doubt he would have turned on the American, had not the hoarse whistle of the tugboat sounded, and brought him hurrying from the cabin.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The victim was suffering too much from his hurt to pay heed to the laughter which must have struck him as untimely, but no doubt he would have turned on the American, had not the hoarse whistle of the tugboat sounded, and brought him hurrying from the cabin.

capable of wounding

From this reading It abstracts a fragment of one's anatomy, so that, had General Bambos been placed on a delicate pair of scales immediately before and after his nipping, there would have been an appreciable difference in his weight.

not any; not one

From this reading The victim was suffering too much from his hurt to pay heed to the laughter which must have struck him as untimely, but no doubt he would have turned on the American, had not the hoarse whistle of the tugboat sounded, and brought him hurrying from the cabin.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The fire ant of the tropics does not merely bite into the animal or person who disturbs it, but bites out, as may be said.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The fire ant of the tropics does not merely bite into the animal or person who disturbs it, but bites out, as may be said.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It abstracts a fragment of one's anatomy, so that, had General Bambos been placed on a delicate pair of scales immediately before and after his nipping, there would have been an appreciable difference in his weight.

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

From this reading It abstracts a fragment of one's anatomy, so that, had General Bambos been placed on a delicate pair of scales immediately before and after his nipping, there would have been an appreciable difference in his weight.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The fire ant of the tropics does not merely bite into the animal or person who disturbs it, but bites out, as may be said.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Since Major Starland himself had suffered from the fierce little pest, he understood what had befallen the other.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The fire ant of the tropics does not merely bite into the animal or person who disturbs it, but bites out, as may be said.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading It abstracts a fragment of one's anatomy, so that, had General Bambos been placed on a delicate pair of scales immediately before and after his nipping, there would have been an appreciable difference in his weight.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading The victim was suffering too much from his hurt to pay heed to the laughter which must have struck him as untimely, but no doubt he would have turned on the American, had not the hoarse whistle of the tugboat sounded, and brought him hurrying from the cabin.

a human being

From this reading The fire ant of the tropics does not merely bite into the animal or person who disturbs it, but bites out, as may be said.

a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal

From this reading Since Major Starland himself had suffered from the fierce little pest, he understood what had befallen the other.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading It abstracts a fragment of one's anatomy, so that, had General Bambos been placed on a delicate pair of scales immediately before and after his nipping, there would have been an appreciable difference in his weight.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The fire ant of the tropics does not merely bite into the animal or person who disturbs it, but bites out, as may be said.

plural of “scale” — an ordered reference standard

From this reading It abstracts a fragment of one's anatomy, so that, had General Bambos been placed on a delicate pair of scales immediately before and after his nipping, there would have been an appreciable difference in his weight.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since Major Starland himself had suffered from the fierce little pest, he understood what had befallen the other.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It abstracts a fragment of one's anatomy, so that, had General Bambos been placed on a delicate pair of scales immediately before and after his nipping, there would have been an appreciable difference in his weight.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading The victim was suffering too much from his hurt to pay heed to the laughter which must have struck him as untimely, but no doubt he would have turned on the American, had not the hoarse whistle of the tugboat sounded, and brought him hurrying from the cabin.

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

From this reading Since Major Starland himself had suffered from the fierce little pest, he understood what had befallen the other.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading The victim was suffering too much from his hurt to pay heed to the laughter which must have struck him as untimely, but no doubt he would have turned on the American, had not the hoarse whistle of the tugboat sounded, and brought him hurrying from the cabin.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Since Major Starland himself had suffered from the fierce little pest, he understood what had befallen the other.

a state of acute pain

From this reading The victim was suffering too much from his hurt to pay heed to the laughter which must have struck him as untimely, but no doubt he would have turned on the American, had not the hoarse whistle of the tugboat sounded, and brought him hurrying from the cabin.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading He tried to express his sympathy, but instead, threw back his head and gave way to merriment.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It abstracts a fragment of one's anatomy, so that, had General Bambos been placed on a delicate pair of scales immediately before and after his nipping, there would have been an appreciable difference in his weight.

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

From this reading The fire ant of the tropics does not merely bite into the animal or person who disturbs it, but bites out, as may be said.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It abstracts a fragment of one's anatomy, so that, had General Bambos been placed on a delicate pair of scales immediately before and after his nipping, there would have been an appreciable difference in his weight.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading He tried to express his sympathy, but instead, threw back his head and gave way to merriment.

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

From this reading He tried to express his sympathy, but instead, threw back his head and gave way to merriment.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The victim was suffering too much from his hurt to pay heed to the laughter which must have struck him as untimely, but no doubt he would have turned on the American, had not the hoarse whistle of the tugboat sounded, and brought him hurrying from the cabin.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading He tried to express his sympathy, but instead, threw back his head and gave way to merriment.

the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate

From this reading The fire ant of the tropics does not merely bite into the animal or person who disturbs it, but bites out, as may be said.

a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships

From this reading The victim was suffering too much from his hurt to pay heed to the laughter which must have struck him as untimely, but no doubt he would have turned on the American, had not the hoarse whistle of the tugboat sounded, and brought him hurrying from the cabin.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The victim was suffering too much from his hurt to pay heed to the laughter which must have struck him as untimely, but no doubt he would have turned on the American, had not the hoarse whistle of the tugboat sounded, and brought him hurrying from the cabin.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Since Major Starland himself had suffered from the fierce little pest, he understood what had befallen the other.

badly timed

From this reading The victim was suffering too much from his hurt to pay heed to the laughter which must have struck him as untimely, but no doubt he would have turned on the American, had not the hoarse whistle of the tugboat sounded, and brought him hurrying from the cabin.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading The victim was suffering too much from his hurt to pay heed to the laughter which must have struck him as untimely, but no doubt he would have turned on the American, had not the hoarse whistle of the tugboat sounded, and brought him hurrying from the cabin.

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

From this reading The victim was suffering too much from his hurt to pay heed to the laughter which must have struck him as untimely, but no doubt he would have turned on the American, had not the hoarse whistle of the tugboat sounded, and brought him hurrying from the cabin.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He tried to express his sympathy, but instead, threw back his head and gave way to merriment.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading It abstracts a fragment of one's anatomy, so that, had General Bambos been placed on a delicate pair of scales immediately before and after his nipping, there would have been an appreciable difference in his weight.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Since Major Starland himself had suffered from the fierce little pest, he understood what had befallen the other.

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

From this reading The victim was suffering too much from his hurt to pay heed to the laughter which must have struck him as untimely, but no doubt he would have turned on the American, had not the hoarse whistle of the tugboat sounded, and brought him hurrying from the cabin.

make whistling sounds

From this reading The victim was suffering too much from his hurt to pay heed to the laughter which must have struck him as untimely, but no doubt he would have turned on the American, had not the hoarse whistle of the tugboat sounded, and brought him hurrying from the cabin.

which person or people

From this reading The fire ant of the tropics does not merely bite into the animal or person who disturbs it, but bites out, as may be said.

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

From this reading It abstracts a fragment of one's anatomy, so that, had General Bambos been placed on a delicate pair of scales immediately before and after his nipping, there would have been an appreciable difference in his weight.