Chapter XIV · Drifting Down the Rio Mapiri

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

From this reading That night we made camp on a sand bar in one of the more open reaches of water and close to the river’s edge.

deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

From this reading The bank was lined with a fringe of driftwood, and Spanish cedar and mahogany made admirable fuel, and gave one at the same time a sense of wanton, extravagant luxury that the humbler cooking fires of our North never obtain.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading In the balmy air of the sunset there was no indication that it was needed, but during this season a tropical rain comes up with the suddenness of a breeze, and pitching a tent in a driving downpour in the darkness of perdition is no light pleasure.

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

From this reading That night we made camp on a sand bar in one of the more open reaches of water and close to the river’s edge.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The bank was lined with a fringe of driftwood, and Spanish cedar and mahogany made admirable fuel, and gave one at the same time a sense of wanton, extravagant luxury that the humbler cooking fires of our North never obtain.

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading In the balmy air of the sunset there was no indication that it was needed, but during this season a tropical rain comes up with the suddenness of a breeze, and pitching a tent in a driving downpour in the darkness of perdition is no light pleasure.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading The bank was lined with a fringe of driftwood, and Spanish cedar and mahogany made admirable fuel, and gave one at the same time a sense of wanton, extravagant luxury that the humbler cooking fires of our North never obtain.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading That night we made camp on a sand bar in one of the more open reaches of water and close to the river’s edge.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading In the balmy air of the sunset there was no indication that it was needed, but during this season a tropical rain comes up with the suddenness of a breeze, and pitching a tent in a driving downpour in the darkness of perdition is no light pleasure.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In the balmy air of the sunset there was no indication that it was needed, but during this season a tropical rain comes up with the suddenness of a breeze, and pitching a tent in a driving downpour in the darkness of perdition is no light pleasure.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading That night we made camp on a sand bar in one of the more open reaches of water and close to the river’s edge.

plural of “cane” — a stick that people can lean on to help them walk

From this reading With their short machetes the Leccos cut some canes, unlashed our tentage from the platforms, and rigged a rough shelter.

any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

From this reading The bank was lined with a fringe of driftwood, and Spanish cedar and mahogany made admirable fuel, and gave one at the same time a sense of wanton, extravagant luxury that the humbler cooking fires of our North never obtain.

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

From this reading That night we made camp on a sand bar in one of the more open reaches of water and close to the river’s edge.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading In the balmy air of the sunset there was no indication that it was needed, but during this season a tropical rain comes up with the suddenness of a breeze, and pitching a tent in a driving downpour in the darkness of perdition is no light pleasure.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading The bank was lined with a fringe of driftwood, and Spanish cedar and mahogany made admirable fuel, and gave one at the same time a sense of wanton, extravagant luxury that the humbler cooking fires of our North never obtain.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading With their short machetes the Leccos cut some canes, unlashed our tentage from the platforms, and rigged a rough shelter.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading In the balmy air of the sunset there was no indication that it was needed, but during this season a tropical rain comes up with the suddenness of a breeze, and pitching a tent in a driving downpour in the darkness of perdition is no light pleasure.

a heavy rain

From this reading In the balmy air of the sunset there was no indication that it was needed, but during this season a tropical rain comes up with the suddenness of a breeze, and pitching a tent in a driving downpour in the darkness of perdition is no light pleasure.

wood that is floating or that has been washed ashore

From this reading The bank was lined with a fringe of driftwood, and Spanish cedar and mahogany made admirable fuel, and gave one at the same time a sense of wanton, extravagant luxury that the humbler cooking fires of our North never obtain.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading In the balmy air of the sunset there was no indication that it was needed, but during this season a tropical rain comes up with the suddenness of a breeze, and pitching a tent in a driving downpour in the darkness of perdition is no light pleasure.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading In the balmy air of the sunset there was no indication that it was needed, but during this season a tropical rain comes up with the suddenness of a breeze, and pitching a tent in a driving downpour in the darkness of perdition is no light pleasure.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading That night we made camp on a sand bar in one of the more open reaches of water and close to the river’s edge.

unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

From this reading The bank was lined with a fringe of driftwood, and Spanish cedar and mahogany made admirable fuel, and gave one at the same time a sense of wanton, extravagant luxury that the humbler cooking fires of our North never obtain.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading The bank was lined with a fringe of driftwood, and Spanish cedar and mahogany made admirable fuel, and gave one at the same time a sense of wanton, extravagant luxury that the humbler cooking fires of our North never obtain.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For themselves, the Leccos simply threw a matting of woven palm-leaves on the sand and their camp was made.

the outside boundary or surface of something

From this reading The bank was lined with a fringe of driftwood, and Spanish cedar and mahogany made admirable fuel, and gave one at the same time a sense of wanton, extravagant luxury that the humbler cooking fires of our North never obtain.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading With their short machetes the Leccos cut some canes, unlashed our tentage from the platforms, and rigged a rough shelter.

provide with a combustible substance that provides energy

From this reading The bank was lined with a fringe of driftwood, and Spanish cedar and mahogany made admirable fuel, and gave one at the same time a sense of wanton, extravagant luxury that the humbler cooking fires of our North never obtain.

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

From this reading The bank was lined with a fringe of driftwood, and Spanish cedar and mahogany made admirable fuel, and gave one at the same time a sense of wanton, extravagant luxury that the humbler cooking fires of our North never obtain.

comparative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading The bank was lined with a fringe of driftwood, and Spanish cedar and mahogany made admirable fuel, and gave one at the same time a sense of wanton, extravagant luxury that the humbler cooking fires of our North never obtain.

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

From this reading That night we made camp on a sand bar in one of the more open reaches of water and close to the river’s edge.

something that serves to indicate or suggest

From this reading In the balmy air of the sunset there was no indication that it was needed, but during this season a tropical rain comes up with the suddenness of a breeze, and pitching a tent in a driving downpour in the darkness of perdition is no light pleasure.

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

From this reading In the balmy air of the sunset there was no indication that it was needed, but during this season a tropical rain comes up with the suddenness of a breeze, and pitching a tent in a driving downpour in the darkness of perdition is no light pleasure.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the balmy air of the sunset there was no indication that it was needed, but during this season a tropical rain comes up with the suddenness of a breeze, and pitching a tent in a driving downpour in the darkness of perdition is no light pleasure.

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

From this reading With their short machetes the Leccos cut some canes, unlashed our tentage from the platforms, and rigged a rough shelter.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading In the balmy air of the sunset there was no indication that it was needed, but during this season a tropical rain comes up with the suddenness of a breeze, and pitching a tent in a driving downpour in the darkness of perdition is no light pleasure.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading The bank was lined with a fringe of driftwood, and Spanish cedar and mahogany made admirable fuel, and gave one at the same time a sense of wanton, extravagant luxury that the humbler cooking fires of our North never obtain.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading The bank was lined with a fringe of driftwood, and Spanish cedar and mahogany made admirable fuel, and gave one at the same time a sense of wanton, extravagant luxury that the humbler cooking fires of our North never obtain.

plural of “machete” — a large heavy knife used in Central and South America as a weapon or for cutting vegetation

From this reading With their short machetes the Leccos cut some canes, unlashed our tentage from the platforms, and rigged a rough shelter.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading That night we made camp on a sand bar in one of the more open reaches of water and close to the river’s edge.

wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture

From this reading The bank was lined with a fringe of driftwood, and Spanish cedar and mahogany made admirable fuel, and gave one at the same time a sense of wanton, extravagant luxury that the humbler cooking fires of our North never obtain.

a covering of coarse fabric (usually of straw or hemp)

From this reading For themselves, the Leccos simply threw a matting of woven palm-leaves on the sand and their camp was made.

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

From this reading That night we made camp on a sand bar in one of the more open reaches of water and close to the river’s edge.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading In the balmy air of the sunset there was no indication that it was needed, but during this season a tropical rain comes up with the suddenness of a breeze, and pitching a tent in a driving downpour in the darkness of perdition is no light pleasure.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The bank was lined with a fringe of driftwood, and Spanish cedar and mahogany made admirable fuel, and gave one at the same time a sense of wanton, extravagant luxury that the humbler cooking fires of our North never obtain.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading That night we made camp on a sand bar in one of the more open reaches of water and close to the river’s edge.

not any; not one

From this reading In the balmy air of the sunset there was no indication that it was needed, but during this season a tropical rain comes up with the suddenness of a breeze, and pitching a tent in a driving downpour in the darkness of perdition is no light pleasure.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The bank was lined with a fringe of driftwood, and Spanish cedar and mahogany made admirable fuel, and gave one at the same time a sense of wanton, extravagant luxury that the humbler cooking fires of our North never obtain.

come into possession of

From this reading The bank was lined with a fringe of driftwood, and Spanish cedar and mahogany made admirable fuel, and gave one at the same time a sense of wanton, extravagant luxury that the humbler cooking fires of our North never obtain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading That night we made camp on a sand bar in one of the more open reaches of water and close to the river’s edge.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading That night we made camp on a sand bar in one of the more open reaches of water and close to the river’s edge.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading That night we made camp on a sand bar in one of the more open reaches of water and close to the river’s edge.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading That night we made camp on a sand bar in one of the more open reaches of water and close to the river’s edge.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading With their short machetes the Leccos cut some canes, unlashed our tentage from the platforms, and rigged a rough shelter.

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

From this reading For themselves, the Leccos simply threw a matting of woven palm-leaves on the sand and their camp was made.

(Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment

From this reading In the balmy air of the sunset there was no indication that it was needed, but during this season a tropical rain comes up with the suddenness of a breeze, and pitching a tent in a driving downpour in the darkness of perdition is no light pleasure.

(baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team

From this reading In the balmy air of the sunset there was no indication that it was needed, but during this season a tropical rain comes up with the suddenness of a breeze, and pitching a tent in a driving downpour in the darkness of perdition is no light pleasure.

plural of “platform” — a raised horizontal surface

From this reading With their short machetes the Leccos cut some canes, unlashed our tentage from the platforms, and rigged a rough shelter.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading In the balmy air of the sunset there was no indication that it was needed, but during this season a tropical rain comes up with the suddenness of a breeze, and pitching a tent in a driving downpour in the darkness of perdition is no light pleasure.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading In the balmy air of the sunset there was no indication that it was needed, but during this season a tropical rain comes up with the suddenness of a breeze, and pitching a tent in a driving downpour in the darkness of perdition is no light pleasure.

plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective

From this reading That night we made camp on a sand bar in one of the more open reaches of water and close to the river’s edge.

fitted or equipped with necessary rigging (sails and shrouds and stays etc)

From this reading With their short machetes the Leccos cut some canes, unlashed our tentage from the platforms, and rigged a rough shelter.

possessive form of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading That night we made camp on a sand bar in one of the more open reaches of water and close to the river’s edge.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading With their short machetes the Leccos cut some canes, unlashed our tentage from the platforms, and rigged a rough shelter.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The bank was lined with a fringe of driftwood, and Spanish cedar and mahogany made admirable fuel, and gave one at the same time a sense of wanton, extravagant luxury that the humbler cooking fires of our North never obtain.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading That night we made camp on a sand bar in one of the more open reaches of water and close to the river’s edge.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading In the balmy air of the sunset there was no indication that it was needed, but during this season a tropical rain comes up with the suddenness of a breeze, and pitching a tent in a driving downpour in the darkness of perdition is no light pleasure.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading The bank was lined with a fringe of driftwood, and Spanish cedar and mahogany made admirable fuel, and gave one at the same time a sense of wanton, extravagant luxury that the humbler cooking fires of our North never obtain.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading With their short machetes the Leccos cut some canes, unlashed our tentage from the platforms, and rigged a rough shelter.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading With their short machetes the Leccos cut some canes, unlashed our tentage from the platforms, and rigged a rough shelter.

and nothing more

From this reading For themselves, the Leccos simply threw a matting of woven palm-leaves on the sand and their camp was made.

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

From this reading With their short machetes the Leccos cut some canes, unlashed our tentage from the platforms, and rigged a rough shelter.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading The bank was lined with a fringe of driftwood, and Spanish cedar and mahogany made admirable fuel, and gave one at the same time a sense of wanton, extravagant luxury that the humbler cooking fires of our North never obtain.

the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning

From this reading In the balmy air of the sunset there was no indication that it was needed, but during this season a tropical rain comes up with the suddenness of a breeze, and pitching a tent in a driving downpour in the darkness of perdition is no light pleasure.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading In the balmy air of the sunset there was no indication that it was needed, but during this season a tropical rain comes up with the suddenness of a breeze, and pitching a tent in a driving downpour in the darkness of perdition is no light pleasure.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading In the balmy air of the sunset there was no indication that it was needed, but during this season a tropical rain comes up with the suddenness of a breeze, and pitching a tent in a driving downpour in the darkness of perdition is no light pleasure.

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

From this reading With their short machetes the Leccos cut some canes, unlashed our tentage from the platforms, and rigged a rough shelter.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That night we made camp on a sand bar in one of the more open reaches of water and close to the river’s edge.

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

From this reading That night we made camp on a sand bar in one of the more open reaches of water and close to the river’s edge.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading With their short machetes the Leccos cut some canes, unlashed our tentage from the platforms, and rigged a rough shelter.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading For themselves, the Leccos simply threw a matting of woven palm-leaves on the sand and their camp was made.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the balmy air of the sunset there was no indication that it was needed, but during this season a tropical rain comes up with the suddenness of a breeze, and pitching a tent in a driving downpour in the darkness of perdition is no light pleasure.

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

From this reading In the balmy air of the sunset there was no indication that it was needed, but during this season a tropical rain comes up with the suddenness of a breeze, and pitching a tent in a driving downpour in the darkness of perdition is no light pleasure.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading For themselves, the Leccos simply threw a matting of woven palm-leaves on the sand and their camp was made.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The bank was lined with a fringe of driftwood, and Spanish cedar and mahogany made admirable fuel, and gave one at the same time a sense of wanton, extravagant luxury that the humbler cooking fires of our North never obtain.

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

From this reading That night we made camp on a sand bar in one of the more open reaches of water and close to the river’s edge.

relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)

From this reading In the balmy air of the sunset there was no indication that it was needed, but during this season a tropical rain comes up with the suddenness of a breeze, and pitching a tent in a driving downpour in the darkness of perdition is no light pleasure.

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

From this reading With their short machetes the Leccos cut some canes, unlashed our tentage from the platforms, and rigged a rough shelter.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading In the balmy air of the sunset there was no indication that it was needed, but during this season a tropical rain comes up with the suddenness of a breeze, and pitching a tent in a driving downpour in the darkness of perdition is no light pleasure.

waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently

From this reading The bank was lined with a fringe of driftwood, and Spanish cedar and mahogany made admirable fuel, and gave one at the same time a sense of wanton, extravagant luxury that the humbler cooking fires of our North never obtain.

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

From this reading In the balmy air of the sunset there was no indication that it was needed, but during this season a tropical rain comes up with the suddenness of a breeze, and pitching a tent in a driving downpour in the darkness of perdition is no light pleasure.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading That night we made camp on a sand bar in one of the more open reaches of water and close to the river’s edge.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading That night we made camp on a sand bar in one of the more open reaches of water and close to the river’s edge.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With their short machetes the Leccos cut some canes, unlashed our tentage from the platforms, and rigged a rough shelter.

made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole

From this reading For themselves, the Leccos simply threw a matting of woven palm-leaves on the sand and their camp was made.