used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DOCTOR'S STORY--A SLIPPERY FISH--A LAWSUIT AND A COMPROMISE.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Not that there should be any set rule or system, in regard to the ordering of the matter, but a sort of spontaneous movement, an implied understanding, growing out of the necessities of the position of isolation occupied by those who are away from the resources of civilization.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DOCTOR'S STORY--A SLIPPERY FISH--A LAWSUIT AND A COMPROMISE.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not that there should be any set rule or system, in regard to the ordering of the matter, but a sort of spontaneous movement, an implied understanding, growing out of the necessities of the position of isolation occupied by those who are away from the resources of civilization.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not that there should be any set rule or system, in regard to the ordering of the matter, but a sort of spontaneous movement, an implied understanding, growing out of the necessities of the position of isolation occupied by those who are away from the resources of civilization.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There seems to be a law, or rather a habit pertaining to forest life, into which every one falls, while upon excursions such as ours.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Not that there should be any set rule or system, in regard to the ordering of the matter, but a sort of spontaneous movement, an implied understanding, growing out of the necessities of the position of isolation occupied by those who are away from the resources of civilization.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There seems to be a law, or rather a habit pertaining to forest life, into which every one falls, while upon excursions such as ours.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Stories occupy the place of books, and tales of the marvellous furnish a substitute for the evening papers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not that there should be any set rule or system, in regard to the ordering of the matter, but a sort of spontaneous movement, an implied understanding, growing out of the necessities of the position of isolation occupied by those who are away from the resources of civilization.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not that there should be any set rule or system, in regard to the ordering of the matter, but a sort of spontaneous movement, an implied understanding, growing out of the necessities of the position of isolation occupied by those who are away from the resources of civilization.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading Not that there should be any set rule or system, in regard to the ordering of the matter, but a sort of spontaneous movement, an implied understanding, growing out of the necessities of the position of isolation occupied by those who are away from the resources of civilization.
COMPROMISEverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading THE DOCTOR'S STORY--A SLIPPERY FISH--A LAWSUIT AND A COMPROMISE.
credulitynounUS /krɪˈduːləti/
tendency to believe readily
From this reading The doctor had a genius for story telling, or rather a genius for invention, which required only a moderate development of the organ of credulity on the part of his hearers, to render him unrivalled.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading The doctor had a genius for story telling, or rather a genius for invention, which required only a moderate development of the organ of credulity on the part of his hearers, to render him unrivalled.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The doctor had a genius for story telling, or rather a genius for invention, which required only a moderate development of the organ of credulity on the part of his hearers, to render him unrivalled.
DOCTOR'SnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading THE DOCTOR'S STORY--A SLIPPERY FISH--A LAWSUIT AND A COMPROMISE.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Stories occupy the place of books, and tales of the marvellous furnish a substitute for the evening papers.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There seems to be a law, or rather a habit pertaining to forest life, into which every one falls, while upon excursions such as ours.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading There seems to be a law, or rather a habit pertaining to forest life, into which every one falls, while upon excursions such as ours.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading There seems to be a law, or rather a habit pertaining to forest life, into which every one falls, while upon excursions such as ours.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading THE DOCTOR'S STORY--A SLIPPERY FISH--A LAWSUIT AND A COMPROMISE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Stories occupy the place of books, and tales of the marvellous furnish a substitute for the evening papers.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading There seems to be a law, or rather a habit pertaining to forest life, into which every one falls, while upon excursions such as ours.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Not that there should be any set rule or system, in regard to the ordering of the matter, but a sort of spontaneous movement, an implied understanding, growing out of the necessities of the position of isolation occupied by those who are away from the resources of civilization.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Stories occupy the place of books, and tales of the marvellous furnish a substitute for the evening papers.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading The doctor had a genius for story telling, or rather a genius for invention, which required only a moderate development of the organ of credulity on the part of his hearers, to render him unrivalled.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Not that there should be any set rule or system, in regard to the ordering of the matter, but a sort of spontaneous movement, an implied understanding, growing out of the necessities of the position of isolation occupied by those who are away from the resources of civilization.
an established custom
From this reading There seems to be a law, or rather a habit pertaining to forest life, into which every one falls, while upon excursions such as ours.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The doctor had a genius for story telling, or rather a genius for invention, which required only a moderate development of the organ of credulity on the part of his hearers, to render him unrivalled.
hearersnounUS /ˈhiːrərz/
plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading The doctor had a genius for story telling, or rather a genius for invention, which required only a moderate development of the organ of credulity on the part of his hearers, to render him unrivalled.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The doctor had a genius for story telling, or rather a genius for invention, which required only a moderate development of the organ of credulity on the part of his hearers, to render him unrivalled.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The doctor had a genius for story telling, or rather a genius for invention, which required only a moderate development of the organ of credulity on the part of his hearers, to render him unrivalled.
impliedverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading Not that there should be any set rule or system, in regard to the ordering of the matter, but a sort of spontaneous movement, an implied understanding, growing out of the necessities of the position of isolation occupied by those who are away from the resources of civilization.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not that there should be any set rule or system, in regard to the ordering of the matter, but a sort of spontaneous movement, an implied understanding, growing out of the necessities of the position of isolation occupied by those who are away from the resources of civilization.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There seems to be a law, or rather a habit pertaining to forest life, into which every one falls, while upon excursions such as ours.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading The doctor had a genius for story telling, or rather a genius for invention, which required only a moderate development of the organ of credulity on the part of his hearers, to render him unrivalled.
isolationnounUS /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/
a state of separation between persons or groups
From this reading Not that there should be any set rule or system, in regard to the ordering of the matter, but a sort of spontaneous movement, an implied understanding, growing out of the necessities of the position of isolation occupied by those who are away from the resources of civilization.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading There seems to be a law, or rather a habit pertaining to forest life, into which every one falls, while upon excursions such as ours.
LAWSUITnounUS /ˈlɔːsuːt/
a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
From this reading THE DOCTOR'S STORY--A SLIPPERY FISH--A LAWSUIT AND A COMPROMISE.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There seems to be a law, or rather a habit pertaining to forest life, into which every one falls, while upon excursions such as ours.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Stories occupy the place of books, and tales of the marvellous furnish a substitute for the evening papers.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Not that there should be any set rule or system, in regard to the ordering of the matter, but a sort of spontaneous movement, an implied understanding, growing out of the necessities of the position of isolation occupied by those who are away from the resources of civilization.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading The doctor had a genius for story telling, or rather a genius for invention, which required only a moderate development of the organ of credulity on the part of his hearers, to render him unrivalled.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Not that there should be any set rule or system, in regard to the ordering of the matter, but a sort of spontaneous movement, an implied understanding, growing out of the necessities of the position of isolation occupied by those who are away from the resources of civilization.
necessitiesnounUS /nəˈsesɪtiz/
plural of “necessity” — the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Not that there should be any set rule or system, in regard to the ordering of the matter, but a sort of spontaneous movement, an implied understanding, growing out of the necessities of the position of isolation occupied by those who are away from the resources of civilization.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that there should be any set rule or system, in regard to the ordering of the matter, but a sort of spontaneous movement, an implied understanding, growing out of the necessities of the position of isolation occupied by those who are away from the resources of civilization.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Not that there should be any set rule or system, in regard to the ordering of the matter, but a sort of spontaneous movement, an implied understanding, growing out of the necessities of the position of isolation occupied by those who are away from the resources of civilization.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading Stories occupy the place of books, and tales of the marvellous furnish a substitute for the evening papers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Stories occupy the place of books, and tales of the marvellous furnish a substitute for the evening papers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The doctor had a genius for story telling, or rather a genius for invention, which required only a moderate development of the organ of credulity on the part of his hearers, to render him unrivalled.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There seems to be a law, or rather a habit pertaining to forest life, into which every one falls, while upon excursions such as ours.
and nothing more
From this reading The doctor had a genius for story telling, or rather a genius for invention, which required only a moderate development of the organ of credulity on the part of his hearers, to render him unrivalled.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There seems to be a law, or rather a habit pertaining to forest life, into which every one falls, while upon excursions such as ours.
orderingnounUS /ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
From this reading Not that there should be any set rule or system, in regard to the ordering of the matter, but a sort of spontaneous movement, an implied understanding, growing out of the necessities of the position of isolation occupied by those who are away from the resources of civilization.
organnounUS /ˈɔːrɡən/
a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
From this reading The doctor had a genius for story telling, or rather a genius for invention, which required only a moderate development of the organ of credulity on the part of his hearers, to render him unrivalled.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading There seems to be a law, or rather a habit pertaining to forest life, into which every one falls, while upon excursions such as ours.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Not that there should be any set rule or system, in regard to the ordering of the matter, but a sort of spontaneous movement, an implied understanding, growing out of the necessities of the position of isolation occupied by those who are away from the resources of civilization.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Stories occupy the place of books, and tales of the marvellous furnish a substitute for the evening papers.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The doctor had a genius for story telling, or rather a genius for invention, which required only a moderate development of the organ of credulity on the part of his hearers, to render him unrivalled.
pertainingverbUS /pərˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “pertain” — be relevant to
From this reading There seems to be a law, or rather a habit pertaining to forest life, into which every one falls, while upon excursions such as ours.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Stories occupy the place of books, and tales of the marvellous furnish a substitute for the evening papers.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Not that there should be any set rule or system, in regard to the ordering of the matter, but a sort of spontaneous movement, an implied understanding, growing out of the necessities of the position of isolation occupied by those who are away from the resources of civilization.
on the contrary
From this reading There seems to be a law, or rather a habit pertaining to forest life, into which every one falls, while upon excursions such as ours.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Not that there should be any set rule or system, in regard to the ordering of the matter, but a sort of spontaneous movement, an implied understanding, growing out of the necessities of the position of isolation occupied by those who are away from the resources of civilization.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading The doctor had a genius for story telling, or rather a genius for invention, which required only a moderate development of the organ of credulity on the part of his hearers, to render him unrivalled.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The doctor had a genius for story telling, or rather a genius for invention, which required only a moderate development of the organ of credulity on the part of his hearers, to render him unrivalled.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading Not that there should be any set rule or system, in regard to the ordering of the matter, but a sort of spontaneous movement, an implied understanding, growing out of the necessities of the position of isolation occupied by those who are away from the resources of civilization.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Not that there should be any set rule or system, in regard to the ordering of the matter, but a sort of spontaneous movement, an implied understanding, growing out of the necessities of the position of isolation occupied by those who are away from the resources of civilization.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There seems to be a law, or rather a habit pertaining to forest life, into which every one falls, while upon excursions such as ours.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Not that there should be any set rule or system, in regard to the ordering of the matter, but a sort of spontaneous movement, an implied understanding, growing out of the necessities of the position of isolation occupied by those who are away from the resources of civilization.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Not that there should be any set rule or system, in regard to the ordering of the matter, but a sort of spontaneous movement, an implied understanding, growing out of the necessities of the position of isolation occupied by those who are away from the resources of civilization.
SLIPPERYadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpəri/
causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide
From this reading THE DOCTOR'S STORY--A SLIPPERY FISH--A LAWSUIT AND A COMPROMISE.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Not that there should be any set rule or system, in regard to the ordering of the matter, but a sort of spontaneous movement, an implied understanding, growing out of the necessities of the position of isolation occupied by those who are away from the resources of civilization.
spontaneousadjectiveUS /spɑːnˈteɪniəs/
happening or arising without apparent external cause
From this reading Not that there should be any set rule or system, in regard to the ordering of the matter, but a sort of spontaneous movement, an implied understanding, growing out of the necessities of the position of isolation occupied by those who are away from the resources of civilization.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Stories occupy the place of books, and tales of the marvellous furnish a substitute for the evening papers.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE DOCTOR'S STORY--A SLIPPERY FISH--A LAWSUIT AND A COMPROMISE.
substituteverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːt/
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading Stories occupy the place of books, and tales of the marvellous furnish a substitute for the evening papers.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There seems to be a law, or rather a habit pertaining to forest life, into which every one falls, while upon excursions such as ours.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Not that there should be any set rule or system, in regard to the ordering of the matter, but a sort of spontaneous movement, an implied understanding, growing out of the necessities of the position of isolation occupied by those who are away from the resources of civilization.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Stories occupy the place of books, and tales of the marvellous furnish a substitute for the evening papers.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading The doctor had a genius for story telling, or rather a genius for invention, which required only a moderate development of the organ of credulity on the part of his hearers, to render him unrivalled.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not that there should be any set rule or system, in regard to the ordering of the matter, but a sort of spontaneous movement, an implied understanding, growing out of the necessities of the position of isolation occupied by those who are away from the resources of civilization.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DOCTOR'S STORY--A SLIPPERY FISH--A LAWSUIT AND A COMPROMISE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There seems to be a law, or rather a habit pertaining to forest life, into which every one falls, while upon excursions such as ours.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Not that there should be any set rule or system, in regard to the ordering of the matter, but a sort of spontaneous movement, an implied understanding, growing out of the necessities of the position of isolation occupied by those who are away from the resources of civilization.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There seems to be a law, or rather a habit pertaining to forest life, into which every one falls, while upon excursions such as ours.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Not that there should be any set rule or system, in regard to the ordering of the matter, but a sort of spontaneous movement, an implied understanding, growing out of the necessities of the position of isolation occupied by those who are away from the resources of civilization.
unrivalledadjective
eminent beyond or above comparison
From this reading The doctor had a genius for story telling, or rather a genius for invention, which required only a moderate development of the organ of credulity on the part of his hearers, to render him unrivalled.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There seems to be a law, or rather a habit pertaining to forest life, into which every one falls, while upon excursions such as ours.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There seems to be a law, or rather a habit pertaining to forest life, into which every one falls, while upon excursions such as ours.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading There seems to be a law, or rather a habit pertaining to forest life, into which every one falls, while upon excursions such as ours.
which person or people
From this reading Not that there should be any set rule or system, in regard to the ordering of the matter, but a sort of spontaneous movement, an implied understanding, growing out of the necessities of the position of isolation occupied by those who are away from the resources of civilization.
