Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

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From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

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From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

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From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

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

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

from one side of something to the other

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading "MORE than three months to reach the spot?" asked the cinematograph man in amazement.

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

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "MORE than three months to reach the spot?" asked the cinematograph man in amazement.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading (Hearty laughter at his own wit.)

possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

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From this reading "MORE than three months to reach the spot?" asked the cinematograph man in amazement.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

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

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

coming down or downward

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

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

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading There is no spot on earth that takes so long to reach."

-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

start firing a weapon

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

a group of followers or enthusiasts

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading (Hearty laughter at his own wit.)

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

From this reading (Hearty laughter at his own wit.)

making a strong or vivid impression

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

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

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

not accurate

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

a state of extreme dishonor

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

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

From this reading "Then perhaps Monsieur is on a journey to Mars or the moon!

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading "Then perhaps Monsieur is on a journey to Mars or the moon!

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

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

the sound of laughing

From this reading (Hearty laughter at his own wit.)

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 There is no spot on earth that takes so long to reach."

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

From this reading "MORE than three months to reach the spot?" asked the cinematograph man in amazement.

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

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

plural of “map” — a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color

From this reading "Then perhaps Monsieur is on a journey to Mars or the moon!

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading "Then perhaps Monsieur is on a journey to Mars or the moon!

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading "MORE than three months to reach the spot?" asked the cinematograph man in amazement.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading "Then perhaps Monsieur is on a journey to Mars or the moon!

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

From this reading "MORE than three months to reach the spot?" asked the cinematograph man in amazement.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

not any; not one

From this reading There is no spot on earth that takes so long to reach."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Then perhaps Monsieur is on a journey to Mars or the moon!

have ownership or possession of

From this reading (Hearty laughter at his own wit.)

by chance

From this reading "Then perhaps Monsieur is on a journey to Mars or the moon!

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

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading "MORE than three months to reach the spot?" asked the cinematograph man in amazement.

refusal to accept some authority or code or convention

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

the state of being under the control of another person

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There is no spot on earth that takes so long to reach."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "MORE than three months to reach the spot?" asked the cinematograph man in amazement.

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

a relatively flat highland

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading There is no spot on earth that takes so long to reach."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "MORE than three months to reach the spot?" asked the cinematograph man in amazement.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There is no spot on earth that takes so long to reach."

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

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Then perhaps Monsieur is on a journey to Mars or the moon!

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is no spot on earth that takes so long to reach."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading "MORE than three months to reach the spot?" asked the cinematograph man in amazement.

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

From this reading "MORE than three months to reach the spot?" asked the cinematograph man in amazement.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

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From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

a person who has never had sex

From this reading A Swampy Valley--Impressive Scenery--"Church Rock"--Escaping before a Forest Fire--The Rio Manso--Difficulties of marching across Virgin Country--Beautiful Rapids pp. 377-398 The Blue Mountains--The Cuyaba River--Inaccurate Maps--A Rebellion in Camp--Infamy of Author's Followers--The Lagoa dos Veados and the Seven Lakes--Falling Back on Diamantino--Another Mutiny--Slavery--Descending from the Tableland pp. 399-432

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading (Hearty laughter at his own wit.)