Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading THE EARTH-NUTS.--A WILD-CAT'S FEAST.--ANOTHER EXPLORING EXPEDITION TO THE CAVE.--THE BATS.--EXCAVATIONS IN A TOMB.

later than; following

From this reading The _tlalcacahuatl_, which is classed by botanists in the leguminous order, produces yellowish, wrinkled pods, each containing three or four kernels, which are eaten after being roasted in their shells; their taste is something like that of a chestnut.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although the stems were still covered with white flowers, l'Encuerado dug up the soil in which the fruit had buried itself in order to complete its ripening, and there found a quantity.

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

From this reading It is now cultivated to some extent in Europe, and the nut produces an oil which does not readily turn rancid, and is used in Spain in the manufacture of soap.

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

From this reading While making our way through the brush-wood, in the hopes of putting up some game of a more appetizing nature than the _opossum_, our feet became entangled in the fibrous and creeping branches of the earth-nut, called by the Indians _tlalcacahuatl_.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading THE EARTH-NUTS.--A WILD-CAT'S FEAST.--ANOTHER EXPLORING EXPEDITION TO THE CAVE.--THE BATS.--EXCAVATIONS IN A TOMB.

appealing to or stimulating the appetite especially in appearance or aroma

From this reading While making our way through the brush-wood, in the hopes of putting up some game of a more appetizing nature than the _opossum_, our feet became entangled in the fibrous and creeping branches of the earth-nut, called by the Indians _tlalcacahuatl_.

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

From this reading The _tlalcacahuatl_, which is classed by botanists in the leguminous order, produces yellowish, wrinkled pods, each containing three or four kernels, which are eaten after being roasted in their shells; their taste is something like that of a chestnut.

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading THE EARTH-NUTS.--A WILD-CAT'S FEAST.--ANOTHER EXPLORING EXPEDITION TO THE CAVE.--THE BATS.--EXCAVATIONS IN A TOMB.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading While making our way through the brush-wood, in the hopes of putting up some game of a more appetizing nature than the _opossum_, our feet became entangled in the fibrous and creeping branches of the earth-nut, called by the Indians _tlalcacahuatl_.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The _tlalcacahuatl_, which is classed by botanists in the leguminous order, produces yellowish, wrinkled pods, each containing three or four kernels, which are eaten after being roasted in their shells; their taste is something like that of a chestnut.

plural of “botanist” — a biologist specializing in the study of plants

From this reading The _tlalcacahuatl_, which is classed by botanists in the leguminous order, produces yellowish, wrinkled pods, each containing three or four kernels, which are eaten after being roasted in their shells; their taste is something like that of a chestnut.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading While making our way through the brush-wood, in the hopes of putting up some game of a more appetizing nature than the _opossum_, our feet became entangled in the fibrous and creeping branches of the earth-nut, called by the Indians _tlalcacahuatl_.

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

From this reading While making our way through the brush-wood, in the hopes of putting up some game of a more appetizing nature than the _opossum_, our feet became entangled in the fibrous and creeping branches of the earth-nut, called by the Indians _tlalcacahuatl_.

placed in a grave

From this reading Although the stems were still covered with white flowers, l'Encuerado dug up the soil in which the fruit had buried itself in order to complete its ripening, and there found a quantity.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading While making our way through the brush-wood, in the hopes of putting up some game of a more appetizing nature than the _opossum_, our feet became entangled in the fibrous and creeping branches of the earth-nut, called by the Indians _tlalcacahuatl_.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading While making our way through the brush-wood, in the hopes of putting up some game of a more appetizing nature than the _opossum_, our feet became entangled in the fibrous and creeping branches of the earth-nut, called by the Indians _tlalcacahuatl_.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading THE EARTH-NUTS.--A WILD-CAT'S FEAST.--ANOTHER EXPLORING EXPEDITION TO THE CAVE.--THE BATS.--EXCAVATIONS IN A TOMB.

(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color

From this reading The _tlalcacahuatl_, which is classed by botanists in the leguminous order, produces yellowish, wrinkled pods, each containing three or four kernels, which are eaten after being roasted in their shells; their taste is something like that of a chestnut.

past form of “class” — arrange or order by classes or categories

From this reading The _tlalcacahuatl_, which is classed by botanists in the leguminous order, produces yellowish, wrinkled pods, each containing three or four kernels, which are eaten after being roasted in their shells; their taste is something like that of a chestnut.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Although the stems were still covered with white flowers, l'Encuerado dug up the soil in which the fruit had buried itself in order to complete its ripening, and there found a quantity.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading The _tlalcacahuatl_, which is classed by botanists in the leguminous order, produces yellowish, wrinkled pods, each containing three or four kernels, which are eaten after being roasted in their shells; their taste is something like that of a chestnut.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Although the stems were still covered with white flowers, l'Encuerado dug up the soil in which the fruit had buried itself in order to complete its ripening, and there found a quantity.

a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

From this reading While making our way through the brush-wood, in the hopes of putting up some game of a more appetizing nature than the _opossum_, our feet became entangled in the fibrous and creeping branches of the earth-nut, called by the Indians _tlalcacahuatl_.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading It is now cultivated to some extent in Europe, and the nut produces an oil which does not readily turn rancid, and is used in Spain in the manufacture of soap.

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

From this reading It is now cultivated to some extent in Europe, and the nut produces an oil which does not readily turn rancid, and is used in Spain in the manufacture of soap.

an udder or breast or teat

From this reading Although the stems were still covered with white flowers, l'Encuerado dug up the soil in which the fruit had buried itself in order to complete its ripening, and there found a quantity.

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

From this reading The _tlalcacahuatl_, which is classed by botanists in the leguminous order, produces yellowish, wrinkled pods, each containing three or four kernels, which are eaten after being roasted in their shells; their taste is something like that of a chestnut.

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

From this reading While making our way through the brush-wood, in the hopes of putting up some game of a more appetizing nature than the _opossum_, our feet became entangled in the fibrous and creeping branches of the earth-nut, called by the Indians _tlalcacahuatl_.

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

From this reading THE EARTH-NUTS.--A WILD-CAT'S FEAST.--ANOTHER EXPLORING EXPEDITION TO THE CAVE.--THE BATS.--EXCAVATIONS IN A TOMB.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading The _tlalcacahuatl_, which is classed by botanists in the leguminous order, produces yellowish, wrinkled pods, each containing three or four kernels, which are eaten after being roasted in their shells; their taste is something like that of a chestnut.

deeply involved especially in something complicated

From this reading While making our way through the brush-wood, in the hopes of putting up some game of a more appetizing nature than the _opossum_, our feet became entangled in the fibrous and creeping branches of the earth-nut, called by the Indians _tlalcacahuatl_.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading It is now cultivated to some extent in Europe, and the nut produces an oil which does not readily turn rancid, and is used in Spain in the manufacture of soap.

plural of “excavation” — the act of digging

From this reading THE EARTH-NUTS.--A WILD-CAT'S FEAST.--ANOTHER EXPLORING EXPEDITION TO THE CAVE.--THE BATS.--EXCAVATIONS IN A TOMB.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading THE EARTH-NUTS.--A WILD-CAT'S FEAST.--ANOTHER EXPLORING EXPEDITION TO THE CAVE.--THE BATS.--EXCAVATIONS IN A TOMB.

-ing form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading THE EARTH-NUTS.--A WILD-CAT'S FEAST.--ANOTHER EXPLORING EXPEDITION TO THE CAVE.--THE BATS.--EXCAVATIONS IN A TOMB.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading It is now cultivated to some extent in Europe, and the nut produces an oil which does not readily turn rancid, and is used in Spain in the manufacture of soap.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading THE EARTH-NUTS.--A WILD-CAT'S FEAST.--ANOTHER EXPLORING EXPEDITION TO THE CAVE.--THE BATS.--EXCAVATIONS IN A TOMB.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading While making our way through the brush-wood, in the hopes of putting up some game of a more appetizing nature than the _opossum_, our feet became entangled in the fibrous and creeping branches of the earth-nut, called by the Indians _tlalcacahuatl_.

having or resembling fibers especially fibers used in making cordage such as those of jute

From this reading While making our way through the brush-wood, in the hopes of putting up some game of a more appetizing nature than the _opossum_, our feet became entangled in the fibrous and creeping branches of the earth-nut, called by the Indians _tlalcacahuatl_.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Although the stems were still covered with white flowers, l'Encuerado dug up the soil in which the fruit had buried itself in order to complete its ripening, and there found a quantity.

set up or found

From this reading Although the stems were still covered with white flowers, l'Encuerado dug up the soil in which the fruit had buried itself in order to complete its ripening, and there found a quantity.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The _tlalcacahuatl_, which is classed by botanists in the leguminous order, produces yellowish, wrinkled pods, each containing three or four kernels, which are eaten after being roasted in their shells; their taste is something like that of a chestnut.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading Although the stems were still covered with white flowers, l'Encuerado dug up the soil in which the fruit had buried itself in order to complete its ripening, and there found a quantity.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading While making our way through the brush-wood, in the hopes of putting up some game of a more appetizing nature than the _opossum_, our feet became entangled in the fibrous and creeping branches of the earth-nut, called by the Indians _tlalcacahuatl_.

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

From this reading Although the stems were still covered with white flowers, l'Encuerado dug up the soil in which the fruit had buried itself in order to complete its ripening, and there found a quantity.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading While making our way through the brush-wood, in the hopes of putting up some game of a more appetizing nature than the _opossum_, our feet became entangled in the fibrous and creeping branches of the earth-nut, called by the Indians _tlalcacahuatl_.

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

From this reading THE EARTH-NUTS.--A WILD-CAT'S FEAST.--ANOTHER EXPLORING EXPEDITION TO THE CAVE.--THE BATS.--EXCAVATIONS IN A TOMB.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading While making our way through the brush-wood, in the hopes of putting up some game of a more appetizing nature than the _opossum_, our feet became entangled in the fibrous and creeping branches of the earth-nut, called by the Indians _tlalcacahuatl_.

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

From this reading The _tlalcacahuatl_, which is classed by botanists in the leguminous order, produces yellowish, wrinkled pods, each containing three or four kernels, which are eaten after being roasted in their shells; their taste is something like that of a chestnut.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is now cultivated to some extent in Europe, and the nut produces an oil which does not readily turn rancid, and is used in Spain in the manufacture of soap.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Although the stems were still covered with white flowers, l'Encuerado dug up the soil in which the fruit had buried itself in order to complete its ripening, and there found a quantity.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Although the stems were still covered with white flowers, l'Encuerado dug up the soil in which the fruit had buried itself in order to complete its ripening, and there found a quantity.

plural of “kernel” — the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone

From this reading The _tlalcacahuatl_, which is classed by botanists in the leguminous order, produces yellowish, wrinkled pods, each containing three or four kernels, which are eaten after being roasted in their shells; their taste is something like that of a chestnut.

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

From this reading Although the stems were still covered with white flowers, l'Encuerado dug up the soil in which the fruit had buried itself in order to complete its ripening, and there found a quantity.

relating to or consisting of legumes

From this reading The _tlalcacahuatl_, which is classed by botanists in the leguminous order, produces yellowish, wrinkled pods, each containing three or four kernels, which are eaten after being roasted in their shells; their taste is something like that of a chestnut.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The _tlalcacahuatl_, which is classed by botanists in the leguminous order, produces yellowish, wrinkled pods, each containing three or four kernels, which are eaten after being roasted in their shells; their taste is something like that of a chestnut.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading While making our way through the brush-wood, in the hopes of putting up some game of a more appetizing nature than the _opossum_, our feet became entangled in the fibrous and creeping branches of the earth-nut, called by the Indians _tlalcacahuatl_.

put together out of artificial or natural components or parts

From this reading It is now cultivated to some extent in Europe, and the nut produces an oil which does not readily turn rancid, and is used in Spain in the manufacture of soap.

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

From this reading While making our way through the brush-wood, in the hopes of putting up some game of a more appetizing nature than the _opossum_, our feet became entangled in the fibrous and creeping branches of the earth-nut, called by the Indians _tlalcacahuatl_.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading While making our way through the brush-wood, in the hopes of putting up some game of a more appetizing nature than the _opossum_, our feet became entangled in the fibrous and creeping branches of the earth-nut, called by the Indians _tlalcacahuatl_.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is now cultivated to some extent in Europe, and the nut produces an oil which does not readily turn rancid, and is used in Spain in the manufacture of soap.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It is now cultivated to some extent in Europe, and the nut produces an oil which does not readily turn rancid, and is used in Spain in the manufacture of soap.

usually large hard-shelled seed

From this reading It is now cultivated to some extent in Europe, and the nut produces an oil which does not readily turn rancid, and is used in Spain in the manufacture of soap.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While making our way through the brush-wood, in the hopes of putting up some game of a more appetizing nature than the _opossum_, our feet became entangled in the fibrous and creeping branches of the earth-nut, called by the Indians _tlalcacahuatl_.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading It is now cultivated to some extent in Europe, and the nut produces an oil which does not readily turn rancid, and is used in Spain in the manufacture of soap.

small furry Australian arboreal marsupials having long usually prehensile tails

From this reading While making our way through the brush-wood, in the hopes of putting up some game of a more appetizing nature than the _opossum_, our feet became entangled in the fibrous and creeping branches of the earth-nut, called by the Indians _tlalcacahuatl_.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The _tlalcacahuatl_, which is classed by botanists in the leguminous order, produces yellowish, wrinkled pods, each containing three or four kernels, which are eaten after being roasted in their shells; their taste is something like that of a chestnut.

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

From this reading Although the stems were still covered with white flowers, l'Encuerado dug up the soil in which the fruit had buried itself in order to complete its ripening, and there found a quantity.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading While making our way through the brush-wood, in the hopes of putting up some game of a more appetizing nature than the _opossum_, our feet became entangled in the fibrous and creeping branches of the earth-nut, called by the Indians _tlalcacahuatl_.

plural of “pod” — the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves)

From this reading The _tlalcacahuatl_, which is classed by botanists in the leguminous order, produces yellowish, wrinkled pods, each containing three or four kernels, which are eaten after being roasted in their shells; their taste is something like that of a chestnut.

plural of “produce” — fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market

From this reading The _tlalcacahuatl_, which is classed by botanists in the leguminous order, produces yellowish, wrinkled pods, each containing three or four kernels, which are eaten after being roasted in their shells; their taste is something like that of a chestnut.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading While making our way through the brush-wood, in the hopes of putting up some game of a more appetizing nature than the _opossum_, our feet became entangled in the fibrous and creeping branches of the earth-nut, called by the Indians _tlalcacahuatl_.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading Although the stems were still covered with white flowers, l'Encuerado dug up the soil in which the fruit had buried itself in order to complete its ripening, and there found a quantity.

(used of decomposing oils or fats) having a rank smell or taste usually due to a chemical change or decomposition

From this reading It is now cultivated to some extent in Europe, and the nut produces an oil which does not readily turn rancid, and is used in Spain in the manufacture of soap.

without much difficulty

From this reading It is now cultivated to some extent in Europe, and the nut produces an oil which does not readily turn rancid, and is used in Spain in the manufacture of soap.

coming to full development; becoming mature

From this reading Although the stems were still covered with white flowers, l'Encuerado dug up the soil in which the fruit had buried itself in order to complete its ripening, and there found a quantity.

(meat) cooked by dry heat in an oven

From this reading The _tlalcacahuatl_, which is classed by botanists in the leguminous order, produces yellowish, wrinkled pods, each containing three or four kernels, which are eaten after being roasted in their shells; their taste is something like that of a chestnut.

plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading The _tlalcacahuatl_, which is classed by botanists in the leguminous order, produces yellowish, wrinkled pods, each containing three or four kernels, which are eaten after being roasted in their shells; their taste is something like that of a chestnut.

a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats

From this reading It is now cultivated to some extent in Europe, and the nut produces an oil which does not readily turn rancid, and is used in Spain in the manufacture of soap.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading Although the stems were still covered with white flowers, l'Encuerado dug up the soil in which the fruit had buried itself in order to complete its ripening, and there found a quantity.

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

From this reading While making our way through the brush-wood, in the hopes of putting up some game of a more appetizing nature than the _opossum_, our feet became entangled in the fibrous and creeping branches of the earth-nut, called by the Indians _tlalcacahuatl_.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The _tlalcacahuatl_, which is classed by botanists in the leguminous order, produces yellowish, wrinkled pods, each containing three or four kernels, which are eaten after being roasted in their shells; their taste is something like that of a chestnut.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading It is now cultivated to some extent in Europe, and the nut produces an oil which does not readily turn rancid, and is used in Spain in the manufacture of soap.

plural of “stem” — (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed

From this reading Although the stems were still covered with white flowers, l'Encuerado dug up the soil in which the fruit had buried itself in order to complete its ripening, and there found a quantity.

not in physical motion

From this reading Although the stems were still covered with white flowers, l'Encuerado dug up the soil in which the fruit had buried itself in order to complete its ripening, and there found a quantity.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading The _tlalcacahuatl_, which is classed by botanists in the leguminous order, produces yellowish, wrinkled pods, each containing three or four kernels, which are eaten after being roasted in their shells; their taste is something like that of a chestnut.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading While making our way through the brush-wood, in the hopes of putting up some game of a more appetizing nature than the _opossum_, our feet became entangled in the fibrous and creeping branches of the earth-nut, called by the Indians _tlalcacahuatl_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The _tlalcacahuatl_, which is classed by botanists in the leguminous order, produces yellowish, wrinkled pods, each containing three or four kernels, which are eaten after being roasted in their shells; their taste is something like that of a chestnut.

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

From this reading THE EARTH-NUTS.--A WILD-CAT'S FEAST.--ANOTHER EXPLORING EXPEDITION TO THE CAVE.--THE BATS.--EXCAVATIONS IN A TOMB.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The _tlalcacahuatl_, which is classed by botanists in the leguminous order, produces yellowish, wrinkled pods, each containing three or four kernels, which are eaten after being roasted in their shells; their taste is something like that of a chestnut.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Although the stems were still covered with white flowers, l'Encuerado dug up the soil in which the fruit had buried itself in order to complete its ripening, and there found a quantity.

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

From this reading The _tlalcacahuatl_, which is classed by botanists in the leguminous order, produces yellowish, wrinkled pods, each containing three or four kernels, which are eaten after being roasted in their shells; their taste is something like that of a chestnut.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading While making our way through the brush-wood, in the hopes of putting up some game of a more appetizing nature than the _opossum_, our feet became entangled in the fibrous and creeping branches of the earth-nut, called by the Indians _tlalcacahuatl_.

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

From this reading While making our way through the brush-wood, in the hopes of putting up some game of a more appetizing nature than the _opossum_, our feet became entangled in the fibrous and creeping branches of the earth-nut, called by the Indians _tlalcacahuatl_.

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

From this reading THE EARTH-NUTS.--A WILD-CAT'S FEAST.--ANOTHER EXPLORING EXPEDITION TO THE CAVE.--THE BATS.--EXCAVATIONS IN A TOMB.

a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)

From this reading THE EARTH-NUTS.--A WILD-CAT'S FEAST.--ANOTHER EXPLORING EXPEDITION TO THE CAVE.--THE BATS.--EXCAVATIONS IN A TOMB.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading It is now cultivated to some extent in Europe, and the nut produces an oil which does not readily turn rancid, and is used in Spain in the manufacture of soap.

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

From this reading While making our way through the brush-wood, in the hopes of putting up some game of a more appetizing nature than the _opossum_, our feet became entangled in the fibrous and creeping branches of the earth-nut, called by the Indians _tlalcacahuatl_.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading It is now cultivated to some extent in Europe, and the nut produces an oil which does not readily turn rancid, and is used in Spain in the manufacture of soap.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading While making our way through the brush-wood, in the hopes of putting up some game of a more appetizing nature than the _opossum_, our feet became entangled in the fibrous and creeping branches of the earth-nut, called by the Indians _tlalcacahuatl_.

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

From this reading Although the stems were still covered with white flowers, l'Encuerado dug up the soil in which the fruit had buried itself in order to complete its ripening, and there found a quantity.

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

From this reading Although the stems were still covered with white flowers, l'Encuerado dug up the soil in which the fruit had buried itself in order to complete its ripening, and there found a quantity.

during the time that

From this reading While making our way through the brush-wood, in the hopes of putting up some game of a more appetizing nature than the _opossum_, our feet became entangled in the fibrous and creeping branches of the earth-nut, called by the Indians _tlalcacahuatl_.

a Caucasian

From this reading Although the stems were still covered with white flowers, l'Encuerado dug up the soil in which the fruit had buried itself in order to complete its ripening, and there found a quantity.

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

From this reading THE EARTH-NUTS.--A WILD-CAT'S FEAST.--ANOTHER EXPLORING EXPEDITION TO THE CAVE.--THE BATS.--EXCAVATIONS IN A TOMB.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Although the stems were still covered with white flowers, l'Encuerado dug up the soil in which the fruit had buried itself in order to complete its ripening, and there found a quantity.

marked by wrinkles

From this reading The _tlalcacahuatl_, which is classed by botanists in the leguminous order, produces yellowish, wrinkled pods, each containing three or four kernels, which are eaten after being roasted in their shells; their taste is something like that of a chestnut.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading The _tlalcacahuatl_, which is classed by botanists in the leguminous order, produces yellowish, wrinkled pods, each containing three or four kernels, which are eaten after being roasted in their shells; their taste is something like that of a chestnut.