Chapter X · Chapter 10

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From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

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

From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

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

From this reading We were next faced by a most precipitous descent in order to go down to the Jangada River--which eventually flowed into the distant Rio Cuyaba.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading There was, of course, no trail of any kind, and the course of the descent before us was not unlike trying to take our animals down the almost vertical wall of a fortress.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading I recommended the greatest care to my men, but instead of following my instructions they drove the rebellious quadrupeds with their whips in a heap along the path--only a few inches wide--which we had cut.

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

From this reading There was, of course, no trail of any kind, and the course of the descent before us was not unlike trying to take our animals down the almost vertical wall of a fortress.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading There was, of course, no trail of any kind, and the course of the descent before us was not unlike trying to take our animals down the almost vertical wall of a fortress.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There was, of course, no trail of any kind, and the course of the descent before us was not unlike trying to take our animals down the almost vertical wall of a fortress.

an experience that appalls

From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading With picks and spades we cut a narrow path for a short distance in order to start the reluctant beasts down.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading There was, of course, no trail of any kind, and the course of the descent before us was not unlike trying to take our animals down the almost vertical wall of a fortress.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I recommended the greatest care to my men, but instead of following my instructions they drove the rebellious quadrupeds with their whips in a heap along the path--only a few inches wide--which we had cut.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We were next faced by a most precipitous descent in order to go down to the Jangada River--which eventually flowed into the distant Rio Cuyaba.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading I recommended the greatest care to my men, but instead of following my instructions they drove the rebellious quadrupeds with their whips in a heap along the path--only a few inches wide--which we had cut.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading There was, of course, no trail of any kind, and the course of the descent before us was not unlike trying to take our animals down the almost vertical wall of a fortress.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading With picks and spades we cut a narrow path for a short distance in order to start the reluctant beasts down.

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From this reading We were next faced by a most precipitous descent in order to go down to the Jangada River--which eventually flowed into the distant Rio Cuyaba.

the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality

From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

affected with madness or insanity

From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

all of the offspring of a given progenitor

From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading We were next faced by a most precipitous descent in order to go down to the Jangada River--which eventually flowed into the distant Rio Cuyaba.

the act of discovering something

From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading With picks and spades we cut a narrow path for a short distance in order to start the reluctant beasts down.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading We were next faced by a most precipitous descent in order to go down to the Jangada River--which eventually flowed into the distant Rio Cuyaba.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading We were next faced by a most precipitous descent in order to go down to the Jangada River--which eventually flowed into the distant Rio Cuyaba.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading I recommended the greatest care to my men, but instead of following my instructions they drove the rebellious quadrupeds with their whips in a heap along the path--only a few inches wide--which we had cut.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading We were next faced by a most precipitous descent in order to go down to the Jangada River--which eventually flowed into the distant Rio Cuyaba.

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading We were next faced by a most precipitous descent in order to go down to the Jangada River--which eventually flowed into the distant Rio Cuyaba.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading I recommended the greatest care to my men, but instead of following my instructions they drove the rebellious quadrupeds with their whips in a heap along the path--only a few inches wide--which we had cut.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading We were next faced by a most precipitous descent in order to go down to the Jangada River--which eventually flowed into the distant Rio Cuyaba.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading I recommended the greatest care to my men, but instead of following my instructions they drove the rebellious quadrupeds with their whips in a heap along the path--only a few inches wide--which we had cut.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading With picks and spades we cut a narrow path for a short distance in order to start the reluctant beasts down.

a fortified defensive structure

From this reading There was, of course, no trail of any kind, and the course of the descent before us was not unlike trying to take our animals down the almost vertical wall of a fortress.

plural of “fossil” — someone whose style is out of fashion

From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

a linear unit of length equal to 12 inches or a third of a yard

From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

plural of “gateway” — an entrance that can be closed by a gate

From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth

From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading We were next faced by a most precipitous descent in order to go down to the Jangada River--which eventually flowed into the distant Rio Cuyaba.

highest in quality

From this reading I recommended the greatest care to my men, but instead of following my instructions they drove the rebellious quadrupeds with their whips in a heap along the path--only a few inches wide--which we had cut.

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

From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading I recommended the greatest care to my men, but instead of following my instructions they drove the rebellious quadrupeds with their whips in a heap along the path--only a few inches wide--which we had cut.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I recommended the greatest care to my men, but instead of following my instructions they drove the rebellious quadrupeds with their whips in a heap along the path--only a few inches wide--which we had cut.

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

From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading I recommended the greatest care to my men, but instead of following my instructions they drove the rebellious quadrupeds with their whips in a heap along the path--only a few inches wide--which we had cut.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading I recommended the greatest care to my men, but instead of following my instructions they drove the rebellious quadrupeds with their whips in a heap along the path--only a few inches wide--which we had cut.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading I recommended the greatest care to my men, but instead of following my instructions they drove the rebellious quadrupeds with their whips in a heap along the path--only a few inches wide--which we had cut.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading We were next faced by a most precipitous descent in order to go down to the Jangada River--which eventually flowed into the distant Rio Cuyaba.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

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

From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

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

From this reading There was, of course, no trail of any kind, and the course of the descent before us was not unlike trying to take our animals down the almost vertical wall of a fortress.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

the force of workers available

From this reading I recommended the greatest care to my men, but instead of following my instructions they drove the rebellious quadrupeds with their whips in a heap along the path--only a few inches wide--which we had cut.

plural of “monolith” — a single great stone (often in the form of a column or obelisk)

From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

used to form the superlative

From this reading We were next faced by a most precipitous descent in order to go down to the Jangada River--which eventually flowed into the distant Rio Cuyaba.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I recommended the greatest care to my men, but instead of following my instructions they drove the rebellious quadrupeds with their whips in a heap along the path--only a few inches wide--which we had cut.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading With picks and spades we cut a narrow path for a short distance in order to start the reluctant beasts down.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading We were next faced by a most precipitous descent in order to go down to the Jangada River--which eventually flowed into the distant Rio Cuyaba.

not any; not one

From this reading There was, of course, no trail of any kind, and the course of the descent before us was not unlike trying to take our animals down the almost vertical wall of a fortress.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was, of course, no trail of any kind, and the course of the descent before us was not unlike trying to take our animals down the almost vertical wall of a fortress.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

and nothing more

From this reading I recommended the greatest care to my men, but instead of following my instructions they drove the rebellious quadrupeds with their whips in a heap along the path--only a few inches wide--which we had cut.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading We were next faced by a most precipitous descent in order to go down to the Jangada River--which eventually flowed into the distant Rio Cuyaba.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading There was, of course, no trail of any kind, and the course of the descent before us was not unlike trying to take our animals down the almost vertical wall of a fortress.

a course of conduct

From this reading With picks and spades we cut a narrow path for a short distance in order to start the reluctant beasts down.

plural of “pick” — the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading With picks and spades we cut a narrow path for a short distance in order to start the reluctant beasts down.

a relatively flat highland

From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

done with very great haste and without due deliberation

From this reading We were next faced by a most precipitous descent in order to go down to the Jangada River--which eventually flowed into the distant Rio Cuyaba.

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From this reading I recommended the greatest care to my men, but instead of following my instructions they drove the rebellious quadrupeds with their whips in a heap along the path--only a few inches wide--which we had cut.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

resisting control or authority

From this reading I recommended the greatest care to my men, but instead of following my instructions they drove the rebellious quadrupeds with their whips in a heap along the path--only a few inches wide--which we had cut.

past form of “recommend” — push for something

From this reading I recommended the greatest care to my men, but instead of following my instructions they drove the rebellious quadrupeds with their whips in a heap along the path--only a few inches wide--which we had cut.

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

From this reading With picks and spades we cut a narrow path for a short distance in order to start the reluctant beasts down.

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

From this reading We were next faced by a most precipitous descent in order to go down to the Jangada River--which eventually flowed into the distant Rio Cuyaba.

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

From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

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

From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

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

From this reading With picks and spades we cut a narrow path for a short distance in order to start the reluctant beasts down.

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

plural of “spade” — a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it

From this reading With picks and spades we cut a narrow path for a short distance in order to start the reluctant beasts down.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading With picks and spades we cut a narrow path for a short distance in order to start the reluctant beasts down.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

carry out

From this reading There was, of course, no trail of any kind, and the course of the descent before us was not unlike trying to take our animals down the almost vertical wall of a fortress.

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

From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I recommended the greatest care to my men, but instead of following my instructions they drove the rebellious quadrupeds with their whips in a heap along the path--only a few inches wide--which we had cut.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was, of course, no trail of any kind, and the course of the descent before us was not unlike trying to take our animals down the almost vertical wall of a fortress.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I recommended the greatest care to my men, but instead of following my instructions they drove the rebellious quadrupeds with their whips in a heap along the path--only a few inches wide--which we had cut.

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

From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading There was, of course, no trail of any kind, and the course of the descent before us was not unlike trying to take our animals down the almost vertical wall of a fortress.

hard to endure

From this reading There was, of course, no trail of any kind, and the course of the descent before us was not unlike trying to take our animals down the almost vertical wall of a fortress.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading There was, of course, no trail of any kind, and the course of the descent before us was not unlike trying to take our animals down the almost vertical wall of a fortress.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading There was, of course, no trail of any kind, and the course of the descent before us was not unlike trying to take our animals down the almost vertical wall of a fortress.

characterized by variety

From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line

From this reading There was, of course, no trail of any kind, and the course of the descent before us was not unlike trying to take our animals down the almost vertical wall of a fortress.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading There was, of course, no trail of any kind, and the course of the descent before us was not unlike trying to take our animals down the almost vertical wall of a fortress.

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

From this reading There was, of course, no trail of any kind, and the course of the descent before us was not unlike trying to take our animals down the almost vertical wall of a fortress.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

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

From this reading We were next faced by a most precipitous descent in order to go down to the Jangada River--which eventually flowed into the distant Rio Cuyaba.

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

From this reading The Jangada River--Demented Descendants of Slaves--Appalling Degeneration--Giant Monoliths--The River Roncador--Gigantic Natural Gateways--The Discovery of Fossils WE had reached the end of the comparatively flat plateau, which varied in elevation on its summit from 2,530 ft. to 2,570 ft. above the sea level.

plural of “whip” — an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping

From this reading I recommended the greatest care to my men, but instead of following my instructions they drove the rebellious quadrupeds with their whips in a heap along the path--only a few inches wide--which we had cut.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading I recommended the greatest care to my men, but instead of following my instructions they drove the rebellious quadrupeds with their whips in a heap along the path--only a few inches wide--which we had cut.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With picks and spades we cut a narrow path for a short distance in order to start the reluctant beasts down.