Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Great walls of verdant forest lined all the banks and islands before us.

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

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

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

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading The immense lake was spread before us, and beyond were the two great rivers meeting at an angle.

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

From this reading Curiously enough, both in the Arinos and in the Juruena two long narrow islands appeared parallel to the banks of each stream.

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From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

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

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The immense lake was spread before us, and beyond were the two great rivers meeting at an angle.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading Great walls of verdant forest lined all the banks and islands before us.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The immense lake was spread before us, and beyond were the two great rivers meeting at an angle.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The immense lake was spread before us, and beyond were the two great rivers meeting at an angle.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Curiously enough, both in the Arinos and in the Juruena two long narrow islands appeared parallel to the banks of each stream.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading Curiously enough, both in the Arinos and in the Juruena two long narrow islands appeared parallel to the banks of each stream.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

without deviation

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

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

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Curiously enough, both in the Arinos and in the Juruena two long narrow islands appeared parallel to the banks of each stream.

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From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Curiously enough, both in the Arinos and in the Juruena two long narrow islands appeared parallel to the banks of each stream.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Great walls of verdant forest lined all the banks and islands before us.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

making a strong or vivid impression

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

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

From this reading Curiously enough, both in the Arinos and in the Juruena two long narrow islands appeared parallel to the banks of each stream.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

the place where two or more things come together

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

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

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading The immense lake was spread before us, and beyond were the two great rivers meeting at an angle.

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

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading Great walls of verdant forest lined all the banks and islands before us.

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 Curiously enough, both in the Arinos and in the Juruena two long narrow islands appeared parallel to the banks of each stream.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The immense lake was spread before us, and beyond were the two great rivers meeting at an angle.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Curiously enough, both in the Arinos and in the Juruena two long narrow islands appeared parallel to the banks of each stream.

the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The islands resembled each other in size.

something having the property of being analogous to something else

From this reading Curiously enough, both in the Arinos and in the Juruena two long narrow islands appeared parallel to the banks of each stream.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading The islands resembled each other in size.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

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

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading The islands resembled each other in size.

limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading The immense lake was spread before us, and beyond were the two great rivers meeting at an angle.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Curiously enough, both in the Arinos and in the Juruena two long narrow islands appeared parallel to the banks of each stream.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

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

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

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

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

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

From this reading Curiously enough, both in the Arinos and in the Juruena two long narrow islands appeared parallel to the banks of each stream.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

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

From this reading The immense lake was spread before us, and beyond were the two great rivers meeting at an angle.

characterized by abundance of verdure

From this reading Great walls of verdant forest lined all the banks and islands before us.

plural of “wall” — 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 Great walls of verdant forest lined all the banks and islands before us.

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

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

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

From this reading The immense lake was spread before us, and beyond were the two great rivers meeting at an angle.

in or at the place that

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.

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

From this reading The Point of Junction of the Arinos and Juruena Rivers--Elfrida Landor Island--Terrible Days of Navigation--Immense Islands--An Old Indian Camp--A Fight between a Dog and an _Ariranha_--George Rex Island--A Huge _Sucuriu_ Snake THE spot where the two great rivers met was most impressive, especially from the island on which we stood, directly opposite the entrance of the two streams.