used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mutiny and Threats--Wasted Efforts--Awful Waters--The Canoe escapes in a Violent Rapid--Another Mutiny--The Canoe recovered--An Appalling Vortex--The Fall of S. Simao--Cutting an Artificial Channel in the Rocks BRAZILIANS of a low class are unfortunately easily led by words.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading With Alcides at their head, all the men were now in open rebellion, and absolutely refused to work.
Alcidesnoun
(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
From this reading Alcides, who could not get over his bad temper, once more incited the men to revolt.
(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 With Alcides at their head, all the men were now in open rebellion, and absolutely refused to work.
altitudenounUS /ˈæltətuːd/
elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
From this reading While I was busy taking altitude observations with the hypsometrical apparatus I kept my eye on them, as I saw plainly that I was coming in for trouble.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mutiny and Threats--Wasted Efforts--Awful Waters--The Canoe escapes in a Violent Rapid--Another Mutiny--The Canoe recovered--An Appalling Vortex--The Fall of S. Simao--Cutting an Artificial Channel in the Rocks BRAZILIANS of a low class are unfortunately easily led by words.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mutiny and Threats--Wasted Efforts--Awful Waters--The Canoe escapes in a Violent Rapid--Another Mutiny--The Canoe recovered--An Appalling Vortex--The Fall of S. Simao--Cutting an Artificial Channel in the Rocks BRAZILIANS of a low class are unfortunately easily led by words.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Mutiny and Threats--Wasted Efforts--Awful Waters--The Canoe escapes in a Violent Rapid--Another Mutiny--The Canoe recovered--An Appalling Vortex--The Fall of S. Simao--Cutting an Artificial Channel in the Rocks BRAZILIANS of a low class are unfortunately easily led by words.
AppallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading Mutiny and Threats--Wasted Efforts--Awful Waters--The Canoe escapes in a Violent Rapid--Another Mutiny--The Canoe recovered--An Appalling Vortex--The Fall of S. Simao--Cutting an Artificial Channel in the Rocks BRAZILIANS of a low class are unfortunately easily led by words.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading While I was busy taking altitude observations with the hypsometrical apparatus I kept my eye on them, as I saw plainly that I was coming in for trouble.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mutiny and Threats--Wasted Efforts--Awful Waters--The Canoe escapes in a Violent Rapid--Another Mutiny--The Canoe recovered--An Appalling Vortex--The Fall of S. Simao--Cutting an Artificial Channel in the Rocks BRAZILIANS of a low class are unfortunately easily led by words.
ArtificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While I was busy taking altitude observations with the hypsometrical apparatus I kept my eye on them, as I saw plainly that I was coming in for trouble.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With Alcides at their head, all the men were now in open rebellion, and absolutely refused to work.
AwfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading Mutiny and Threats--Wasted Efforts--Awful Waters--The Canoe escapes in a Violent Rapid--Another Mutiny--The Canoe recovered--An Appalling Vortex--The Fall of S. Simao--Cutting an Artificial Channel in the Rocks BRAZILIANS of a low class are unfortunately easily led by words.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Alcides, who could not get over his bad temper, once more incited the men to revolt.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Unfortunately for us another bad part of the rapid had to be negotiated, and the only way possible was to take the canoe overland once more.
BRAZILIANSnounUS /brəˈzɪljənz/
plural of “brazilian” — a native or inhabitant of Brazil
From this reading Mutiny and Threats--Wasted Efforts--Awful Waters--The Canoe escapes in a Violent Rapid--Another Mutiny--The Canoe recovered--An Appalling Vortex--The Fall of S. Simao--Cutting an Artificial Channel in the Rocks BRAZILIANS of a low class are unfortunately easily led by words.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading While I was busy taking altitude observations with the hypsometrical apparatus I kept my eye on them, as I saw plainly that I was coming in for trouble.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mutiny and Threats--Wasted Efforts--Awful Waters--The Canoe escapes in a Violent Rapid--Another Mutiny--The Canoe recovered--An Appalling Vortex--The Fall of S. Simao--Cutting an Artificial Channel in the Rocks BRAZILIANS of a low class are unfortunately easily led by words.
CanoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Mutiny and Threats--Wasted Efforts--Awful Waters--The Canoe escapes in a Violent Rapid--Another Mutiny--The Canoe recovered--An Appalling Vortex--The Fall of S. Simao--Cutting an Artificial Channel in the Rocks BRAZILIANS of a low class are unfortunately easily led by words.
ChannelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading Mutiny and Threats--Wasted Efforts--Awful Waters--The Canoe escapes in a Violent Rapid--Another Mutiny--The Canoe recovered--An Appalling Vortex--The Fall of S. Simao--Cutting an Artificial Channel in the Rocks BRAZILIANS of a low class are unfortunately easily led by words.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Mutiny and Threats--Wasted Efforts--Awful Waters--The Canoe escapes in a Violent Rapid--Another Mutiny--The Canoe recovered--An Appalling Vortex--The Fall of S. Simao--Cutting an Artificial Channel in the Rocks BRAZILIANS of a low class are unfortunately easily led by words.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading While I was busy taking altitude observations with the hypsometrical apparatus I kept my eye on them, as I saw plainly that I was coming in for trouble.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Alcides, who could not get over his bad temper, once more incited the men to revolt.
CuttingnounUS /ˈkʌtɪŋ/
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading Mutiny and Threats--Wasted Efforts--Awful Waters--The Canoe escapes in a Violent Rapid--Another Mutiny--The Canoe recovered--An Appalling Vortex--The Fall of S. Simao--Cutting an Artificial Channel in the Rocks BRAZILIANS of a low class are unfortunately easily led by words.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
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plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Mutiny and Threats--Wasted Efforts--Awful Waters--The Canoe escapes in a Violent Rapid--Another Mutiny--The Canoe recovered--An Appalling Vortex--The Fall of S. Simao--Cutting an Artificial Channel in the Rocks BRAZILIANS of a low class are unfortunately easily led by words.
escapesnounUS /ɪˈskeɪps/
plural of “escape” — the act of escaping physically
From this reading Mutiny and Threats--Wasted Efforts--Awful Waters--The Canoe escapes in a Violent Rapid--Another Mutiny--The Canoe recovered--An Appalling Vortex--The Fall of S. Simao--Cutting an Artificial Channel in the Rocks BRAZILIANS of a low class are unfortunately easily led by words.
the organ of sight
From this reading While I was busy taking altitude observations with the hypsometrical apparatus I kept my eye on them, as I saw plainly that I was coming in for trouble.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Mutiny and Threats--Wasted Efforts--Awful Waters--The Canoe escapes in a Violent Rapid--Another Mutiny--The Canoe recovered--An Appalling Vortex--The Fall of S. Simao--Cutting an Artificial Channel in the Rocks BRAZILIANS of a low class are unfortunately easily led by words.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While I was busy taking altitude observations with the hypsometrical apparatus I kept my eye on them, as I saw plainly that I was coming in for trouble.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Alcides, who could not get over his bad temper, once more incited the men to revolt.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Unfortunately for us another bad part of the rapid had to be negotiated, and the only way possible was to take the canoe overland once more.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading With Alcides at their head, all the men were now in open rebellion, and absolutely refused to work.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Alcides, who could not get over his bad temper, once more incited the men to revolt.
hypsometrical
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While I was busy taking altitude observations with the hypsometrical apparatus I kept my eye on them, as I saw plainly that I was coming in for trouble.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading While I was busy taking altitude observations with the hypsometrical apparatus I kept my eye on them, as I saw plainly that I was coming in for trouble.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mutiny and Threats--Wasted Efforts--Awful Waters--The Canoe escapes in a Violent Rapid--Another Mutiny--The Canoe recovered--An Appalling Vortex--The Fall of S. Simao--Cutting an Artificial Channel in the Rocks BRAZILIANS of a low class are unfortunately easily led by words.
incitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪtɪd/
past form of “incite” — give an incentive for action
From this reading Alcides, who could not get over his bad temper, once more incited the men to revolt.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading While I was busy taking altitude observations with the hypsometrical apparatus I kept my eye on them, as I saw plainly that I was coming in for trouble.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Mutiny and Threats--Wasted Efforts--Awful Waters--The Canoe escapes in a Violent Rapid--Another Mutiny--The Canoe recovered--An Appalling Vortex--The Fall of S. Simao--Cutting an Artificial Channel in the Rocks BRAZILIANS of a low class are unfortunately easily led by words.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Mutiny and Threats--Wasted Efforts--Awful Waters--The Canoe escapes in a Violent Rapid--Another Mutiny--The Canoe recovered--An Appalling Vortex--The Fall of S. Simao--Cutting an Artificial Channel in the Rocks BRAZILIANS of a low class are unfortunately easily led by words.
the force of workers available
From this reading Alcides, who could not get over his bad temper, once more incited the men to revolt.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Alcides, who could not get over his bad temper, once more incited the men to revolt.
MutinynounUS /ˈmjuːtəni/
open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)
From this reading Mutiny and Threats--Wasted Efforts--Awful Waters--The Canoe escapes in a Violent Rapid--Another Mutiny--The Canoe recovered--An Appalling Vortex--The Fall of S. Simao--Cutting an Artificial Channel in the Rocks BRAZILIANS of a low class are unfortunately easily led by words.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading While I was busy taking altitude observations with the hypsometrical apparatus I kept my eye on them, as I saw plainly that I was coming in for trouble.
negotiatedverbUS /nəˈɡoʊʃieɪtəd/
past form of “negotiate” — discuss the terms of an arrangement
From this reading Unfortunately for us another bad part of the rapid had to be negotiated, and the only way possible was to take the canoe overland once more.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Alcides, who could not get over his bad temper, once more incited the men to revolt.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading With Alcides at their head, all the men were now in open rebellion, and absolutely refused to work.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading While I was busy taking altitude observations with the hypsometrical apparatus I kept my eye on them, as I saw plainly that I was coming in for trouble.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mutiny and Threats--Wasted Efforts--Awful Waters--The Canoe escapes in a Violent Rapid--Another Mutiny--The Canoe recovered--An Appalling Vortex--The Fall of S. Simao--Cutting an Artificial Channel in the Rocks BRAZILIANS of a low class are unfortunately easily led by words.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While I was busy taking altitude observations with the hypsometrical apparatus I kept my eye on them, as I saw plainly that I was coming in for trouble.
on one occasion
From this reading Alcides, who could not get over his bad temper, once more incited the men to revolt.
and nothing more
From this reading Unfortunately for us another bad part of the rapid had to be negotiated, and the only way possible was to take the canoe overland once more.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading With Alcides at their head, all the men were now in open rebellion, and absolutely refused to work.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Alcides, who could not get over his bad temper, once more incited the men to revolt.
overlandadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlænd/
traveling or passing over land
From this reading Unfortunately for us another bad part of the rapid had to be negotiated, and the only way possible was to take the canoe overland once more.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Unfortunately for us another bad part of the rapid had to be negotiated, and the only way possible was to take the canoe overland once more.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading While I was busy taking altitude observations with the hypsometrical apparatus I kept my eye on them, as I saw plainly that I was coming in for trouble.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Unfortunately for us another bad part of the rapid had to be negotiated, and the only way possible was to take the canoe overland once more.
RapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Mutiny and Threats--Wasted Efforts--Awful Waters--The Canoe escapes in a Violent Rapid--Another Mutiny--The Canoe recovered--An Appalling Vortex--The Fall of S. Simao--Cutting an Artificial Channel in the Rocks BRAZILIANS of a low class are unfortunately easily led by words.
rebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading With Alcides at their head, all the men were now in open rebellion, and absolutely refused to work.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Mutiny and Threats--Wasted Efforts--Awful Waters--The Canoe escapes in a Violent Rapid--Another Mutiny--The Canoe recovered--An Appalling Vortex--The Fall of S. Simao--Cutting an Artificial Channel in the Rocks BRAZILIANS of a low class are unfortunately easily led by words.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading With Alcides at their head, all the men were now in open rebellion, and absolutely refused to work.
revoltnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading Alcides, who could not get over his bad temper, once more incited the men to revolt.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Mutiny and Threats--Wasted Efforts--Awful Waters--The Canoe escapes in a Violent Rapid--Another Mutiny--The Canoe recovered--An Appalling Vortex--The Fall of S. Simao--Cutting an Artificial Channel in the Rocks BRAZILIANS of a low class are unfortunately easily led by words.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Mutiny and Threats--Wasted Efforts--Awful Waters--The Canoe escapes in a Violent Rapid--Another Mutiny--The Canoe recovered--An Appalling Vortex--The Fall of S. Simao--Cutting an Artificial Channel in the Rocks BRAZILIANS of a low class are unfortunately easily led by words.
cut with a saw
From this reading While I was busy taking altitude observations with the hypsometrical apparatus I kept my eye on them, as I saw plainly that I was coming in for trouble.
Simao
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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carry out
From this reading Unfortunately for us another bad part of the rapid had to be negotiated, and the only way possible was to take the canoe overland once more.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading While I was busy taking altitude observations with the hypsometrical apparatus I kept my eye on them, as I saw plainly that I was coming in for trouble.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Alcides, who could not get over his bad temper, once more incited the men to revolt.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While I was busy taking altitude observations with the hypsometrical apparatus I kept my eye on them, as I saw plainly that I was coming in for trouble.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mutiny and Threats--Wasted Efforts--Awful Waters--The Canoe escapes in a Violent Rapid--Another Mutiny--The Canoe recovered--An Appalling Vortex--The Fall of S. Simao--Cutting an Artificial Channel in the Rocks BRAZILIANS of a low class are unfortunately easily led by words.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With Alcides at their head, all the men were now in open rebellion, and absolutely refused to work.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading While I was busy taking altitude observations with the hypsometrical apparatus I kept my eye on them, as I saw plainly that I was coming in for trouble.
ThreatsnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading Mutiny and Threats--Wasted Efforts--Awful Waters--The Canoe escapes in a Violent Rapid--Another Mutiny--The Canoe recovered--An Appalling Vortex--The Fall of S. Simao--Cutting an Artificial Channel in the Rocks BRAZILIANS of a low class are unfortunately easily led by words.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Alcides, who could not get over his bad temper, once more incited the men to revolt.
a source of difficulty
From this reading While I was busy taking altitude observations with the hypsometrical apparatus I kept my eye on them, as I saw plainly that I was coming in for trouble.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Mutiny and Threats--Wasted Efforts--Awful Waters--The Canoe escapes in a Violent Rapid--Another Mutiny--The Canoe recovered--An Appalling Vortex--The Fall of S. Simao--Cutting an Artificial Channel in the Rocks BRAZILIANS of a low class are unfortunately easily led by words.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Unfortunately for us another bad part of the rapid had to be negotiated, and the only way possible was to take the canoe overland once more.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading Mutiny and Threats--Wasted Efforts--Awful Waters--The Canoe escapes in a Violent Rapid--Another Mutiny--The Canoe recovered--An Appalling Vortex--The Fall of S. Simao--Cutting an Artificial Channel in the Rocks BRAZILIANS of a low class are unfortunately easily led by words.
VortexnounUS /ˈvɔːrteks/
the shape of something rotating rapidly
From this reading Mutiny and Threats--Wasted Efforts--Awful Waters--The Canoe escapes in a Violent Rapid--Another Mutiny--The Canoe recovered--An Appalling Vortex--The Fall of S. Simao--Cutting an Artificial Channel in the Rocks BRAZILIANS of a low class are unfortunately easily led by words.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While I was busy taking altitude observations with the hypsometrical apparatus I kept my eye on them, as I saw plainly that I was coming in for trouble.
WastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading Mutiny and Threats--Wasted Efforts--Awful Waters--The Canoe escapes in a Violent Rapid--Another Mutiny--The Canoe recovered--An Appalling Vortex--The Fall of S. Simao--Cutting an Artificial Channel in the Rocks BRAZILIANS of a low class are unfortunately easily led by words.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Mutiny and Threats--Wasted Efforts--Awful Waters--The Canoe escapes in a Violent Rapid--Another Mutiny--The Canoe recovered--An Appalling Vortex--The Fall of S. Simao--Cutting an Artificial Channel in the Rocks BRAZILIANS of a low class are unfortunately easily led by words.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Unfortunately for us another bad part of the rapid had to be negotiated, and the only way possible was to take the canoe overland once more.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With Alcides at their head, all the men were now in open rebellion, and absolutely refused to work.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While I was busy taking altitude observations with the hypsometrical apparatus I kept my eye on them, as I saw plainly that I was coming in for trouble.
which person or people
From this reading Alcides, who could not get over his bad temper, once more incited the men to revolt.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While I was busy taking altitude observations with the hypsometrical apparatus I kept my eye on them, as I saw plainly that I was coming in for trouble.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Mutiny and Threats--Wasted Efforts--Awful Waters--The Canoe escapes in a Violent Rapid--Another Mutiny--The Canoe recovered--An Appalling Vortex--The Fall of S. Simao--Cutting an Artificial Channel in the Rocks BRAZILIANS of a low class are unfortunately easily led by words.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading With Alcides at their head, all the men were now in open rebellion, and absolutely refused to work.
