used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Respect for right of property—New country—My camp—Mountain ascent—Tree-ferns—A dangerous nettle—A night in a cavern—Art among the blacks—Eatable larvæ—_Omelette aux coléoptères_—Music of the blacks—Impudent begging.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading On account of the recent borboby, several of my men were supplied with swords and spears.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Respect for right of property—New country—My camp—Mountain ascent—Tree-ferns—A dangerous nettle—A night in a cavern—Art among the blacks—Eatable larvæ—_Omelette aux coléoptères_—Music of the blacks—Impudent begging.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I was now to make an expedition to Willy’s much-lauded country, taking both him and his friend Chinaman into my service, and retaining some of my previous companions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was now to make an expedition to Willy’s much-lauded country, taking both him and his friend Chinaman into my service, and retaining some of my previous companions.
Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Respect for right of property—New country—My camp—Mountain ascent—Tree-ferns—A dangerous nettle—A night in a cavern—Art among the blacks—Eatable larvæ—_Omelette aux coléoptères_—Music of the blacks—Impudent begging.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they would have no use for them, they hid them in the course of the day under a bush for some other occasion.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading Respect for right of property—New country—My camp—Mountain ascent—Tree-ferns—A dangerous nettle—A night in a cavern—Art among the blacks—Eatable larvæ—_Omelette aux coléoptères_—Music of the blacks—Impudent begging.
aux
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From this reading Respect for right of property—New country—My camp—Mountain ascent—Tree-ferns—A dangerous nettle—A night in a cavern—Art among the blacks—Eatable larvæ—_Omelette aux coléoptères_—Music of the blacks—Impudent begging.
beggingnounUS /ˈbeɡɪŋ/
a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
From this reading Respect for right of property—New country—My camp—Mountain ascent—Tree-ferns—A dangerous nettle—A night in a cavern—Art among the blacks—Eatable larvæ—_Omelette aux coléoptères_—Music of the blacks—Impudent begging.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I never heard of such things being stolen from them.
blacksnounUS /blæks/
plural of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading Respect for right of property—New country—My camp—Mountain ascent—Tree-ferns—A dangerous nettle—A night in a cavern—Art among the blacks—Eatable larvæ—_Omelette aux coléoptères_—Music of the blacks—Impudent begging.
borboby
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From this reading On account of the recent borboby, several of my men were supplied with swords and spears.
the two together, not just one
From this reading I was now to make an expedition to Willy’s much-lauded country, taking both him and his friend Chinaman into my service, and retaining some of my previous companions.
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading As they would have no use for them, they hid them in the course of the day under a bush for some other occasion.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Respect for right of property—New country—My camp—Mountain ascent—Tree-ferns—A dangerous nettle—A night in a cavern—Art among the blacks—Eatable larvæ—_Omelette aux coléoptères_—Music of the blacks—Impudent begging.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading Respect for right of property—New country—My camp—Mountain ascent—Tree-ferns—A dangerous nettle—A night in a cavern—Art among the blacks—Eatable larvæ—_Omelette aux coléoptères_—Music of the blacks—Impudent begging.
Chinamannoun
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent
From this reading I was now to make an expedition to Willy’s much-lauded country, taking both him and his friend Chinaman into my service, and retaining some of my previous companions.
coléoptères
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Respect for right of property—New country—My camp—Mountain ascent—Tree-ferns—A dangerous nettle—A night in a cavern—Art among the blacks—Eatable larvæ—_Omelette aux coléoptères_—Music of the blacks—Impudent begging.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading I was now to make an expedition to Willy’s much-lauded country, taking both him and his friend Chinaman into my service, and retaining some of my previous companions.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Respect for right of property—New country—My camp—Mountain ascent—Tree-ferns—A dangerous nettle—A night in a cavern—Art among the blacks—Eatable larvæ—_Omelette aux coléoptères_—Music of the blacks—Impudent begging.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading As they would have no use for them, they hid them in the course of the day under a bush for some other occasion.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Respect for right of property—New country—My camp—Mountain ascent—Tree-ferns—A dangerous nettle—A night in a cavern—Art among the blacks—Eatable larvæ—_Omelette aux coléoptères_—Music of the blacks—Impudent begging.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As they would have no use for them, they hid them in the course of the day under a bush for some other occasion.
EatableadjectiveUS /ˈiːtəbəl/
suitable for use as food
From this reading Respect for right of property—New country—My camp—Mountain ascent—Tree-ferns—A dangerous nettle—A night in a cavern—Art among the blacks—Eatable larvæ—_Omelette aux coléoptères_—Music of the blacks—Impudent begging.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading I was now to make an expedition to Willy’s much-lauded country, taking both him and his friend Chinaman into my service, and retaining some of my previous companions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Respect for right of property—New country—My camp—Mountain ascent—Tree-ferns—A dangerous nettle—A night in a cavern—Art among the blacks—Eatable larvæ—_Omelette aux coléoptères_—Music of the blacks—Impudent begging.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I was now to make an expedition to Willy’s much-lauded country, taking both him and his friend Chinaman into my service, and retaining some of my previous companions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I never heard of such things being stolen from them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As they would have no use for them, they hid them in the course of the day under a bush for some other occasion.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I never heard of such things being stolen from them.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading As they would have no use for them, they hid them in the course of the day under a bush for some other occasion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was now to make an expedition to Willy’s much-lauded country, taking both him and his friend Chinaman into my service, and retaining some of my previous companions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I was now to make an expedition to Willy’s much-lauded country, taking both him and his friend Chinaman into my service, and retaining some of my previous companions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was now to make an expedition to Willy’s much-lauded country, taking both him and his friend Chinaman into my service, and retaining some of my previous companions.
Impudentadjective
marked by casual disrespect
From this reading Respect for right of property—New country—My camp—Mountain ascent—Tree-ferns—A dangerous nettle—A night in a cavern—Art among the blacks—Eatable larvæ—_Omelette aux coléoptères_—Music of the blacks—Impudent begging.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Respect for right of property—New country—My camp—Mountain ascent—Tree-ferns—A dangerous nettle—A night in a cavern—Art among the blacks—Eatable larvæ—_Omelette aux coléoptères_—Music of the blacks—Impudent begging.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I was now to make an expedition to Willy’s much-lauded country, taking both him and his friend Chinaman into my service, and retaining some of my previous companions.
larvæ
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From this reading Respect for right of property—New country—My camp—Mountain ascent—Tree-ferns—A dangerous nettle—A night in a cavern—Art among the blacks—Eatable larvæ—_Omelette aux coléoptères_—Music of the blacks—Impudent begging.
engage in
From this reading I was now to make an expedition to Willy’s much-lauded country, taking both him and his friend Chinaman into my service, and retaining some of my previous companions.
the force of workers available
From this reading On account of the recent borboby, several of my men were supplied with swords and spears.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Respect for right of property—New country—My camp—Mountain ascent—Tree-ferns—A dangerous nettle—A night in a cavern—Art among the blacks—Eatable larvæ—_Omelette aux coléoptères_—Music of the blacks—Impudent begging.
much-lauded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was now to make an expedition to Willy’s much-lauded country, taking both him and his friend Chinaman into my service, and retaining some of my previous companions.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Respect for right of property—New country—My camp—Mountain ascent—Tree-ferns—A dangerous nettle—A night in a cavern—Art among the blacks—Eatable larvæ—_Omelette aux coléoptères_—Music of the blacks—Impudent begging.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Respect for right of property—New country—My camp—Mountain ascent—Tree-ferns—A dangerous nettle—A night in a cavern—Art among the blacks—Eatable larvæ—_Omelette aux coléoptères_—Music of the blacks—Impudent begging.
nettleverbUS /ˈnetəl/
sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation
From this reading Respect for right of property—New country—My camp—Mountain ascent—Tree-ferns—A dangerous nettle—A night in a cavern—Art among the blacks—Eatable larvæ—_Omelette aux coléoptères_—Music of the blacks—Impudent begging.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I never heard of such things being stolen from them.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Respect for right of property—New country—My camp—Mountain ascent—Tree-ferns—A dangerous nettle—A night in a cavern—Art among the blacks—Eatable larvæ—_Omelette aux coléoptères_—Music of the blacks—Impudent begging.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Respect for right of property—New country—My camp—Mountain ascent—Tree-ferns—A dangerous nettle—A night in a cavern—Art among the blacks—Eatable larvæ—_Omelette aux coléoptères_—Music of the blacks—Impudent begging.
not any; not one
From this reading As they would have no use for them, they hid them in the course of the day under a bush for some other occasion.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I was now to make an expedition to Willy’s much-lauded country, taking both him and his friend Chinaman into my service, and retaining some of my previous companions.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading As they would have no use for them, they hid them in the course of the day under a bush for some other occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Respect for right of property—New country—My camp—Mountain ascent—Tree-ferns—A dangerous nettle—A night in a cavern—Art among the blacks—Eatable larvæ—_Omelette aux coléoptères_—Music of the blacks—Impudent begging.
Omelettenoun
beaten eggs or an egg mixture cooked until just set; may be folded around e.g. ham or cheese or jelly
From this reading Respect for right of property—New country—My camp—Mountain ascent—Tree-ferns—A dangerous nettle—A night in a cavern—Art among the blacks—Eatable larvæ—_Omelette aux coléoptères_—Music of the blacks—Impudent begging.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On account of the recent borboby, several of my men were supplied with swords and spears.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As they would have no use for them, they hid them in the course of the day under a bush for some other occasion.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading I was now to make an expedition to Willy’s much-lauded country, taking both him and his friend Chinaman into my service, and retaining some of my previous companions.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Respect for right of property—New country—My camp—Mountain ascent—Tree-ferns—A dangerous nettle—A night in a cavern—Art among the blacks—Eatable larvæ—_Omelette aux coléoptères_—Music of the blacks—Impudent begging.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading On account of the recent borboby, several of my men were supplied with swords and spears.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Respect for right of property—New country—My camp—Mountain ascent—Tree-ferns—A dangerous nettle—A night in a cavern—Art among the blacks—Eatable larvæ—_Omelette aux coléoptères_—Music of the blacks—Impudent begging.
retainingverbUS /rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “retain” — hold back within
From this reading I was now to make an expedition to Willy’s much-lauded country, taking both him and his friend Chinaman into my service, and retaining some of my previous companions.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Respect for right of property—New country—My camp—Mountain ascent—Tree-ferns—A dangerous nettle—A night in a cavern—Art among the blacks—Eatable larvæ—_Omelette aux coléoptères_—Music of the blacks—Impudent begging.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading I was now to make an expedition to Willy’s much-lauded country, taking both him and his friend Chinaman into my service, and retaining some of my previous companions.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading On account of the recent borboby, several of my men were supplied with swords and spears.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I was now to make an expedition to Willy’s much-lauded country, taking both him and his friend Chinaman into my service, and retaining some of my previous companions.
spearsnounUS /spɪrz/
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading On account of the recent borboby, several of my men were supplied with swords and spears.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading I never heard of such things being stolen from them.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I never heard of such things being stolen from them.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading On account of the recent borboby, several of my men were supplied with swords and spears.
swordsnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading On account of the recent borboby, several of my men were supplied with swords and spears.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading I was now to make an expedition to Willy’s much-lauded country, taking both him and his friend Chinaman into my service, and retaining some of my previous companions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Respect for right of property—New country—My camp—Mountain ascent—Tree-ferns—A dangerous nettle—A night in a cavern—Art among the blacks—Eatable larvæ—_Omelette aux coléoptères_—Music of the blacks—Impudent begging.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As they would have no use for them, they hid them in the course of the day under a bush for some other occasion.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they would have no use for them, they hid them in the course of the day under a bush for some other occasion.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I never heard of such things being stolen from them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was now to make an expedition to Willy’s much-lauded country, taking both him and his friend Chinaman into my service, and retaining some of my previous companions.
Tree-ferns
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Respect for right of property—New country—My camp—Mountain ascent—Tree-ferns—A dangerous nettle—A night in a cavern—Art among the blacks—Eatable larvæ—_Omelette aux coléoptères_—Music of the blacks—Impudent begging.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As they would have no use for them, they hid them in the course of the day under a bush for some other occasion.
the act of using
From this reading As they would have no use for them, they hid them in the course of the day under a bush for some other occasion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was now to make an expedition to Willy’s much-lauded country, taking both him and his friend Chinaman into my service, and retaining some of my previous companions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On account of the recent borboby, several of my men were supplied with swords and spears.
Willy's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was now to make an expedition to Willy’s much-lauded country, taking both him and his friend Chinaman into my service, and retaining some of my previous companions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On account of the recent borboby, several of my men were supplied with swords and spears.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As they would have no use for them, they hid them in the course of the day under a bush for some other occasion.
