used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They are sturdy and muscular, with a distinctly Malaysian suggestiveness, and very superior to any of the surrounding savage tribes of the interior.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Yet they have neither religion nor superstition; they have no legend or tradition, and their only historical recollection is from the time when quinine bark was the main river commerce instead of rubber—the time of the “Great Quina” they call it,—about half a century ago.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading They are brave and loyal, although not a fighting race, and have made but a poor showing against the neighboring tribes.
in the past
From this reading Yet they have neither religion nor superstition; they have no legend or tradition, and their only historical recollection is from the time when quinine bark was the main river commerce instead of rubber—the time of the “Great Quina” they call it,—about half a century ago.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They are brave and loyal, although not a fighting race, and have made but a poor showing against the neighboring tribes.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading THE LECCO TRIBE These Leccos are among the finest Indians, or semi-civilized savages, I have met.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They are sturdy and muscular, with a distinctly Malaysian suggestiveness, and very superior to any of the surrounding savage tribes of the interior.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They are sturdy and muscular, with a distinctly Malaysian suggestiveness, and very superior to any of the surrounding savage tribes of the interior.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE LECCO TRIBE These Leccos are among the finest Indians, or semi-civilized savages, I have met.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Their life is on the river, chiefly this Rio Mapiri, and they stick close to its banks.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading Yet they have neither religion nor superstition; they have no legend or tradition, and their only historical recollection is from the time when quinine bark was the main river commerce instead of rubber—the time of the “Great Quina” they call it,—about half a century ago.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading They are brave and loyal, although not a fighting race, and have made but a poor showing against the neighboring tribes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They are brave and loyal, although not a fighting race, and have made but a poor showing against the neighboring tribes.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Yet they have neither religion nor superstition; they have no legend or tradition, and their only historical recollection is from the time when quinine bark was the main river commerce instead of rubber—the time of the “Great Quina” they call it,—about half a century ago.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Yet they have neither religion nor superstition; they have no legend or tradition, and their only historical recollection is from the time when quinine bark was the main river commerce instead of rubber—the time of the “Great Quina” they call it,—about half a century ago.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading Their life is on the river, chiefly this Rio Mapiri, and they stick close to its banks.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Their life is on the river, chiefly this Rio Mapiri, and they stick close to its banks.
commercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading Yet they have neither religion nor superstition; they have no legend or tradition, and their only historical recollection is from the time when quinine bark was the main river commerce instead of rubber—the time of the “Great Quina” they call it,—about half a century ago.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading They are sturdy and muscular, with a distinctly Malaysian suggestiveness, and very superior to any of the surrounding savage tribes of the interior.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading They are brave and loyal, although not a fighting race, and have made but a poor showing against the neighboring tribes.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading THE LECCO TRIBE These Leccos are among the finest Indians, or semi-civilized savages, I have met.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Yet they have neither religion nor superstition; they have no legend or tradition, and their only historical recollection is from the time when quinine bark was the main river commerce instead of rubber—the time of the “Great Quina” they call it,—about half a century ago.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Yet they have neither religion nor superstition; they have no legend or tradition, and their only historical recollection is from the time when quinine bark was the main river commerce instead of rubber—the time of the “Great Quina” they call it,—about half a century ago.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Yet they have neither religion nor superstition; they have no legend or tradition, and their only historical recollection is from the time when quinine bark was the main river commerce instead of rubber—the time of the “Great Quina” they call it,—about half a century ago.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE LECCO TRIBE These Leccos are among the finest Indians, or semi-civilized savages, I have met.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading Yet they have neither religion nor superstition; they have no legend or tradition, and their only historical recollection is from the time when quinine bark was the main river commerce instead of rubber—the time of the “Great Quina” they call it,—about half a century ago.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE LECCO TRIBE These Leccos are among the finest Indians, or semi-civilized savages, I have met.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading THE LECCO TRIBE These Leccos are among the finest Indians, or semi-civilized savages, I have met.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Yet they have neither religion nor superstition; they have no legend or tradition, and their only historical recollection is from the time when quinine bark was the main river commerce instead of rubber—the time of the “Great Quina” they call it,—about half a century ago.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading They are sturdy and muscular, with a distinctly Malaysian suggestiveness, and very superior to any of the surrounding savage tribes of the interior.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet they have neither religion nor superstition; they have no legend or tradition, and their only historical recollection is from the time when quinine bark was the main river commerce instead of rubber—the time of the “Great Quina” they call it,—about half a century ago.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yet they have neither religion nor superstition; they have no legend or tradition, and their only historical recollection is from the time when quinine bark was the main river commerce instead of rubber—the time of the “Great Quina” they call it,—about half a century ago.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Their life is on the river, chiefly this Rio Mapiri, and they stick close to its banks.
LECCO
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From this reading THE LECCO TRIBE These Leccos are among the finest Indians, or semi-civilized savages, I have met.
Leccos
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From this reading THE LECCO TRIBE These Leccos are among the finest Indians, or semi-civilized savages, I have met.
legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading Yet they have neither religion nor superstition; they have no legend or tradition, and their only historical recollection is from the time when quinine bark was the main river commerce instead of rubber—the time of the “Great Quina” they call it,—about half a century ago.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Their life is on the river, chiefly this Rio Mapiri, and they stick close to its banks.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading They are brave and loyal, although not a fighting race, and have made but a poor showing against the neighboring tribes.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They are brave and loyal, although not a fighting race, and have made but a poor showing against the neighboring tribes.
most important element
From this reading Yet they have neither religion nor superstition; they have no legend or tradition, and their only historical recollection is from the time when quinine bark was the main river commerce instead of rubber—the time of the “Great Quina” they call it,—about half a century ago.
MalaysiannounUS /məˈleɪʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Malaysia
From this reading They are sturdy and muscular, with a distinctly Malaysian suggestiveness, and very superior to any of the surrounding savage tribes of the interior.
Mapiri
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From this reading Their life is on the river, chiefly this Rio Mapiri, and they stick close to its banks.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading THE LECCO TRIBE These Leccos are among the finest Indians, or semi-civilized savages, I have met.
muscularadjectiveUS /ˈmʌskjələr/
of or relating to or consisting of muscle
From this reading They are sturdy and muscular, with a distinctly Malaysian suggestiveness, and very superior to any of the surrounding savage tribes of the interior.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading They are brave and loyal, although not a fighting race, and have made but a poor showing against the neighboring tribes.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Yet they have neither religion nor superstition; they have no legend or tradition, and their only historical recollection is from the time when quinine bark was the main river commerce instead of rubber—the time of the “Great Quina” they call it,—about half a century ago.
not any; not one
From this reading Yet they have neither religion nor superstition; they have no legend or tradition, and their only historical recollection is from the time when quinine bark was the main river commerce instead of rubber—the time of the “Great Quina” they call it,—about half a century ago.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Yet they have neither religion nor superstition; they have no legend or tradition, and their only historical recollection is from the time when quinine bark was the main river commerce instead of rubber—the time of the “Great Quina” they call it,—about half a century ago.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They are brave and loyal, although not a fighting race, and have made but a poor showing against the neighboring tribes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They are sturdy and muscular, with a distinctly Malaysian suggestiveness, and very superior to any of the surrounding savage tribes of the interior.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Their life is on the river, chiefly this Rio Mapiri, and they stick close to its banks.
and nothing more
From this reading Yet they have neither religion nor superstition; they have no legend or tradition, and their only historical recollection is from the time when quinine bark was the main river commerce instead of rubber—the time of the “Great Quina” they call it,—about half a century ago.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE LECCO TRIBE These Leccos are among the finest Indians, or semi-civilized savages, I have met.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading They are brave and loyal, although not a fighting race, and have made but a poor showing against the neighboring tribes.
Quina
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From this reading Yet they have neither religion nor superstition; they have no legend or tradition, and their only historical recollection is from the time when quinine bark was the main river commerce instead of rubber—the time of the “Great Quina” they call it,—about half a century ago.
quininenounUS /ˈkwaɪnaɪn/
a bitter alkaloid extracted from chinchona bark; used in malaria therapy
From this reading Yet they have neither religion nor superstition; they have no legend or tradition, and their only historical recollection is from the time when quinine bark was the main river commerce instead of rubber—the time of the “Great Quina” they call it,—about half a century ago.
any competition
From this reading They are brave and loyal, although not a fighting race, and have made but a poor showing against the neighboring tribes.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Yet they have neither religion nor superstition; they have no legend or tradition, and their only historical recollection is from the time when quinine bark was the main river commerce instead of rubber—the time of the “Great Quina” they call it,—about half a century ago.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Yet they have neither religion nor superstition; they have no legend or tradition, and their only historical recollection is from the time when quinine bark was the main river commerce instead of rubber—the time of the “Great Quina” they call it,—about half a century ago.
RionounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading Their life is on the river, chiefly this Rio Mapiri, and they stick close to its banks.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Yet they have neither religion nor superstition; they have no legend or tradition, and their only historical recollection is from the time when quinine bark was the main river commerce instead of rubber—the time of the “Great Quina” they call it,—about half a century ago.
rubbernounUS /ˈrʌbər/
an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
From this reading Yet they have neither religion nor superstition; they have no legend or tradition, and their only historical recollection is from the time when quinine bark was the main river commerce instead of rubber—the time of the “Great Quina” they call it,—about half a century ago.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading They are sturdy and muscular, with a distinctly Malaysian suggestiveness, and very superior to any of the surrounding savage tribes of the interior.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading THE LECCO TRIBE These Leccos are among the finest Indians, or semi-civilized savages, I have met.
semi-civilized
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From this reading THE LECCO TRIBE These Leccos are among the finest Indians, or semi-civilized savages, I have met.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading They are brave and loyal, although not a fighting race, and have made but a poor showing against the neighboring tribes.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Their life is on the river, chiefly this Rio Mapiri, and they stick close to its banks.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading They are sturdy and muscular, with a distinctly Malaysian suggestiveness, and very superior to any of the surrounding savage tribes of the interior.
suggestiveness
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From this reading They are sturdy and muscular, with a distinctly Malaysian suggestiveness, and very superior to any of the surrounding savage tribes of the interior.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading They are sturdy and muscular, with a distinctly Malaysian suggestiveness, and very superior to any of the surrounding savage tribes of the interior.
superstitionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading Yet they have neither religion nor superstition; they have no legend or tradition, and their only historical recollection is from the time when quinine bark was the main river commerce instead of rubber—the time of the “Great Quina” they call it,—about half a century ago.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading They are sturdy and muscular, with a distinctly Malaysian suggestiveness, and very superior to any of the surrounding savage tribes of the interior.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LECCO TRIBE These Leccos are among the finest Indians, or semi-civilized savages, I have met.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Yet they have neither religion nor superstition; they have no legend or tradition, and their only historical recollection is from the time when quinine bark was the main river commerce instead of rubber—the time of the “Great Quina” they call it,—about half a century ago.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading THE LECCO TRIBE These Leccos are among the finest Indians, or semi-civilized savages, I have met.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are sturdy and muscular, with a distinctly Malaysian suggestiveness, and very superior to any of the surrounding savage tribes of the interior.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Their life is on the river, chiefly this Rio Mapiri, and they stick close to its banks.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Yet they have neither religion nor superstition; they have no legend or tradition, and their only historical recollection is from the time when quinine bark was the main river commerce instead of rubber—the time of the “Great Quina” they call it,—about half a century ago.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They are sturdy and muscular, with a distinctly Malaysian suggestiveness, and very superior to any of the surrounding savage tribes of the interior.
traditionnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading Yet they have neither religion nor superstition; they have no legend or tradition, and their only historical recollection is from the time when quinine bark was the main river commerce instead of rubber—the time of the “Great Quina” they call it,—about half a century ago.
TRIBEnounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading THE LECCO TRIBE These Leccos are among the finest Indians, or semi-civilized savages, I have met.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading They are sturdy and muscular, with a distinctly Malaysian suggestiveness, and very superior to any of the surrounding savage tribes of the interior.
precisely as stated
From this reading They are sturdy and muscular, with a distinctly Malaysian suggestiveness, and very superior to any of the surrounding savage tribes of the interior.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet they have neither religion nor superstition; they have no legend or tradition, and their only historical recollection is from the time when quinine bark was the main river commerce instead of rubber—the time of the “Great Quina” they call it,—about half a century ago.
at the time that
From this reading Yet they have neither religion nor superstition; they have no legend or tradition, and their only historical recollection is from the time when quinine bark was the main river commerce instead of rubber—the time of the “Great Quina” they call it,—about half a century ago.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They are sturdy and muscular, with a distinctly Malaysian suggestiveness, and very superior to any of the surrounding savage tribes of the interior.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet they have neither religion nor superstition; they have no legend or tradition, and their only historical recollection is from the time when quinine bark was the main river commerce instead of rubber—the time of the “Great Quina” they call it,—about half a century ago.
