Chapter X

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

From this reading A BUCCANEER.

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From this reading In the midst of a close thicket appeared a cleared space forming a long square; at one of its extremities was an ajoupa, a kind of hut made of branches attached to the trunk of a palm tree, covered with long polished leaves of balisier and of cachibou.

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

From this reading In the midst of a close thicket appeared a cleared space forming a long square; at one of its extremities was an ajoupa, a kind of hut made of branches attached to the trunk of a palm tree, covered with long polished leaves of balisier and of cachibou.

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

From this reading In the midst of a close thicket appeared a cleared space forming a long square; at one of its extremities was an ajoupa, a kind of hut made of branches attached to the trunk of a palm tree, covered with long polished leaves of balisier and of cachibou.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading In the midst of a close thicket appeared a cleared space forming a long square; at one of its extremities was an ajoupa, a kind of hut made of branches attached to the trunk of a palm tree, covered with long polished leaves of balisier and of cachibou.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the midst of a close thicket appeared a cleared space forming a long square; at one of its extremities was an ajoupa, a kind of hut made of branches attached to the trunk of a palm tree, covered with long polished leaves of balisier and of cachibou.

being joined in close association

From this reading In the midst of a close thicket appeared a cleared space forming a long square; at one of its extremities was an ajoupa, a kind of hut made of branches attached to the trunk of a palm tree, covered with long polished leaves of balisier and of cachibou.

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

From this reading In the midst of a close thicket appeared a cleared space forming a long square; at one of its extremities was an ajoupa, a kind of hut made of branches attached to the trunk of a palm tree, covered with long polished leaves of balisier and of cachibou.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Under this shelter, which guaranteed protection from the rays of the sun to whoever might retire therein, a man was stretched upon a bed of leaves; at his feet some twenty dogs lay sleeping.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading These dogs would have been white and orange if their original color had not disappeared, owing to the blood which covered them.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading These dogs would have been white and orange if their original color had not disappeared, owing to the blood which covered them.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading In the midst of a close thicket appeared a cleared space forming a long square; at one of its extremities was an ajoupa, a kind of hut made of branches attached to the trunk of a palm tree, covered with long polished leaves of balisier and of cachibou.

plural of “breast” — the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading Their heads and breasts were completely stained by reason of copious eating.

someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation

From this reading A BUCCANEER.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Their heads and breasts were completely stained by reason of copious eating.

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From this reading In the midst of a close thicket appeared a cleared space forming a long square; at one of its extremities was an ajoupa, a kind of hut made of branches attached to the trunk of a palm tree, covered with long polished leaves of balisier and of cachibou.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading In the midst of a close thicket appeared a cleared space forming a long square; at one of its extremities was an ajoupa, a kind of hut made of branches attached to the trunk of a palm tree, covered with long polished leaves of balisier and of cachibou.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading In the midst of a close thicket appeared a cleared space forming a long square; at one of its extremities was an ajoupa, a kind of hut made of branches attached to the trunk of a palm tree, covered with long polished leaves of balisier and of cachibou.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading These dogs would have been white and orange if their original color had not disappeared, owing to the blood which covered them.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Their heads and breasts were completely stained by reason of copious eating.

large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)

From this reading Their heads and breasts were completely stained by reason of copious eating.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading In the midst of a close thicket appeared a cleared space forming a long square; at one of its extremities was an ajoupa, a kind of hut made of branches attached to the trunk of a palm tree, covered with long polished leaves of balisier and of cachibou.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading These dogs would have been white and orange if their original color had not disappeared, owing to the blood which covered them.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Under this shelter, which guaranteed protection from the rays of the sun to whoever might retire therein, a man was stretched upon a bed of leaves; at his feet some twenty dogs lay sleeping.

the act of consuming food

From this reading Their heads and breasts were completely stained by reason of copious eating.

plural of “extremity” — an external body part that projects from the body

From this reading In the midst of a close thicket appeared a cleared space forming a long square; at one of its extremities was an ajoupa, a kind of hut made of branches attached to the trunk of a palm tree, covered with long polished leaves of balisier and of cachibou.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Under this shelter, which guaranteed protection from the rays of the sun to whoever might retire therein, a man was stretched upon a bed of leaves; at his feet some twenty dogs lay sleeping.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading In the midst of a close thicket appeared a cleared space forming a long square; at one of its extremities was an ajoupa, a kind of hut made of branches attached to the trunk of a palm tree, covered with long polished leaves of balisier and of cachibou.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Under this shelter, which guaranteed protection from the rays of the sun to whoever might retire therein, a man was stretched upon a bed of leaves; at his feet some twenty dogs lay sleeping.

past form of “guarantee” — give surety or assume responsibility

From this reading Under this shelter, which guaranteed protection from the rays of the sun to whoever might retire therein, a man was stretched upon a bed of leaves; at his feet some twenty dogs lay sleeping.

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

From this reading These dogs would have been white and orange if their original color had not disappeared, owing to the blood which covered them.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading These dogs would have been white and orange if their original color had not disappeared, owing to the blood which covered them.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Their heads and breasts were completely stained by reason of copious eating.

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

From this reading Under this shelter, which guaranteed protection from the rays of the sun to whoever might retire therein, a man was stretched upon a bed of leaves; at his feet some twenty dogs lay sleeping.

temporary military shelter

From this reading In the midst of a close thicket appeared a cleared space forming a long square; at one of its extremities was an ajoupa, a kind of hut made of branches attached to the trunk of a palm tree, covered with long polished leaves of balisier and of cachibou.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading These dogs would have been white and orange if their original color had not disappeared, owing to the blood which covered them.

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

From this reading In the midst of a close thicket appeared a cleared space forming a long square; at one of its extremities was an ajoupa, a kind of hut made of branches attached to the trunk of a palm tree, covered with long polished leaves of balisier and of cachibou.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In the midst of a close thicket appeared a cleared space forming a long square; at one of its extremities was an ajoupa, a kind of hut made of branches attached to the trunk of a palm tree, covered with long polished leaves of balisier and of cachibou.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading In the midst of a close thicket appeared a cleared space forming a long square; at one of its extremities was an ajoupa, a kind of hut made of branches attached to the trunk of a palm tree, covered with long polished leaves of balisier and of cachibou.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Under this shelter, which guaranteed protection from the rays of the sun to whoever might retire therein, a man was stretched upon a bed of leaves; at his feet some twenty dogs lay sleeping.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading In the midst of a close thicket appeared a cleared space forming a long square; at one of its extremities was an ajoupa, a kind of hut made of branches attached to the trunk of a palm tree, covered with long polished leaves of balisier and of cachibou.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading In the midst of a close thicket appeared a cleared space forming a long square; at one of its extremities was an ajoupa, a kind of hut made of branches attached to the trunk of a palm tree, covered with long polished leaves of balisier and of cachibou.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In the midst of a close thicket appeared a cleared space forming a long square; at one of its extremities was an ajoupa, a kind of hut made of branches attached to the trunk of a palm tree, covered with long polished leaves of balisier and of cachibou.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Under this shelter, which guaranteed protection from the rays of the sun to whoever might retire therein, a man was stretched upon a bed of leaves; at his feet some twenty dogs lay sleeping.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading In the midst of a close thicket appeared a cleared space forming a long square; at one of its extremities was an ajoupa, a kind of hut made of branches attached to the trunk of a palm tree, covered with long polished leaves of balisier and of cachibou.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Under this shelter, which guaranteed protection from the rays of the sun to whoever might retire therein, a man was stretched upon a bed of leaves; at his feet some twenty dogs lay sleeping.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading These dogs would have been white and orange if their original color had not disappeared, owing to the blood which covered them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the midst of a close thicket appeared a cleared space forming a long square; at one of its extremities was an ajoupa, a kind of hut made of branches attached to the trunk of a palm tree, covered with long polished leaves of balisier and of cachibou.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In the midst of a close thicket appeared a cleared space forming a long square; at one of its extremities was an ajoupa, a kind of hut made of branches attached to the trunk of a palm tree, covered with long polished leaves of balisier and of cachibou.

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading These dogs would have been white and orange if their original color had not disappeared, owing to the blood which covered them.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading These dogs would have been white and orange if their original color had not disappeared, owing to the blood which covered them.

owed as a debt

From this reading These dogs would have been white and orange if their original color had not disappeared, owing to the blood which covered them.

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading In the midst of a close thicket appeared a cleared space forming a long square; at one of its extremities was an ajoupa, a kind of hut made of branches attached to the trunk of a palm tree, covered with long polished leaves of balisier and of cachibou.

perfected or made shiny and smooth

From this reading In the midst of a close thicket appeared a cleared space forming a long square; at one of its extremities was an ajoupa, a kind of hut made of branches attached to the trunk of a palm tree, covered with long polished leaves of balisier and of cachibou.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading Under this shelter, which guaranteed protection from the rays of the sun to whoever might retire therein, a man was stretched upon a bed of leaves; at his feet some twenty dogs lay sleeping.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading Under this shelter, which guaranteed protection from the rays of the sun to whoever might retire therein, a man was stretched upon a bed of leaves; at his feet some twenty dogs lay sleeping.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Their heads and breasts were completely stained by reason of copious eating.

go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

From this reading Under this shelter, which guaranteed protection from the rays of the sun to whoever might retire therein, a man was stretched upon a bed of leaves; at his feet some twenty dogs lay sleeping.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading Under this shelter, which guaranteed protection from the rays of the sun to whoever might retire therein, a man was stretched upon a bed of leaves; at his feet some twenty dogs lay sleeping.

the state of being asleep

From this reading Under this shelter, which guaranteed protection from the rays of the sun to whoever might retire therein, a man was stretched upon a bed of leaves; at his feet some twenty dogs lay sleeping.

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

From this reading Under this shelter, which guaranteed protection from the rays of the sun to whoever might retire therein, a man was stretched upon a bed of leaves; at his feet some twenty dogs lay sleeping.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading In the midst of a close thicket appeared a cleared space forming a long square; at one of its extremities was an ajoupa, a kind of hut made of branches attached to the trunk of a palm tree, covered with long polished leaves of balisier and of cachibou.

make square

From this reading In the midst of a close thicket appeared a cleared space forming a long square; at one of its extremities was an ajoupa, a kind of hut made of branches attached to the trunk of a palm tree, covered with long polished leaves of balisier and of cachibou.

marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter

From this reading Their heads and breasts were completely stained by reason of copious eating.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Under this shelter, which guaranteed protection from the rays of the sun to whoever might retire therein, a man was stretched upon a bed of leaves; at his feet some twenty dogs lay sleeping.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Under this shelter, which guaranteed protection from the rays of the sun to whoever might retire therein, a man was stretched upon a bed of leaves; at his feet some twenty dogs lay sleeping.

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

From this reading In the midst of a close thicket appeared a cleared space forming a long square; at one of its extremities was an ajoupa, a kind of hut made of branches attached to the trunk of a palm tree, covered with long polished leaves of balisier and of cachibou.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading These dogs would have been white and orange if their original color had not disappeared, owing to the blood which covered them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading These dogs would have been white and orange if their original color had not disappeared, owing to the blood which covered them.

(formal) in or into that thing or place

From this reading Under this shelter, which guaranteed protection from the rays of the sun to whoever might retire therein, a man was stretched upon a bed of leaves; at his feet some twenty dogs lay sleeping.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These dogs would have been white and orange if their original color had not disappeared, owing to the blood which covered them.

a dense growth of bushes

From this reading In the midst of a close thicket appeared a cleared space forming a long square; at one of its extremities was an ajoupa, a kind of hut made of branches attached to the trunk of a palm tree, covered with long polished leaves of balisier and of cachibou.

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

From this reading Under this shelter, which guaranteed protection from the rays of the sun to whoever might retire therein, a man was stretched upon a bed of leaves; at his feet some twenty dogs lay sleeping.

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

From this reading In the midst of a close thicket appeared a cleared space forming a long square; at one of its extremities was an ajoupa, a kind of hut made of branches attached to the trunk of a palm tree, covered with long polished leaves of balisier and of cachibou.

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

From this reading In the midst of a close thicket appeared a cleared space forming a long square; at one of its extremities was an ajoupa, a kind of hut made of branches attached to the trunk of a palm tree, covered with long polished leaves of balisier and of cachibou.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading In the midst of a close thicket appeared a cleared space forming a long square; at one of its extremities was an ajoupa, a kind of hut made of branches attached to the trunk of a palm tree, covered with long polished leaves of balisier and of cachibou.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading Under this shelter, which guaranteed protection from the rays of the sun to whoever might retire therein, a man was stretched upon a bed of leaves; at his feet some twenty dogs lay sleeping.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under this shelter, which guaranteed protection from the rays of the sun to whoever might retire therein, a man was stretched upon a bed of leaves; at his feet some twenty dogs lay sleeping.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Under this shelter, which guaranteed protection from the rays of the sun to whoever might retire therein, a man was stretched upon a bed of leaves; at his feet some twenty dogs lay sleeping.

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

From this reading In the midst of a close thicket appeared a cleared space forming a long square; at one of its extremities was an ajoupa, a kind of hut made of branches attached to the trunk of a palm tree, covered with long polished leaves of balisier and of cachibou.

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

From this reading Their heads and breasts were completely stained by reason of copious eating.

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

From this reading Under this shelter, which guaranteed protection from the rays of the sun to whoever might retire therein, a man was stretched upon a bed of leaves; at his feet some twenty dogs lay sleeping.

a Caucasian

From this reading These dogs would have been white and orange if their original color had not disappeared, owing to the blood which covered them.

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From this reading Under this shelter, which guaranteed protection from the rays of the sun to whoever might retire therein, a man was stretched upon a bed of leaves; at his feet some twenty dogs lay sleeping.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the midst of a close thicket appeared a cleared space forming a long square; at one of its extremities was an ajoupa, a kind of hut made of branches attached to the trunk of a palm tree, covered with long polished leaves of balisier and of cachibou.

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

From this reading These dogs would have been white and orange if their original color had not disappeared, owing to the blood which covered them.