Chapter XI

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

From this reading _Mongan_, a new mammal—For my collection or to feed the blacks?—Natives do not eat raw meat—A young yarri—A meteorite—Fear of attacks—Cannibals on the war-path—The relations between the tribes.

in actual fact

From this reading After an hour or two I actually succeeded in getting them to start, in spite of Willy’s assurances that it was impossible to get into the other valley for which I was making.

later than; following

From this reading After an hour or two I actually succeeded in getting them to start, in spite of Willy’s assurances that it was impossible to get into the other valley for which I was making.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Jimmy went alone upon some hills to find _mongan_, a mammal which the natives had mentioned to me, but which I had not yet seen.

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

From this reading After an hour or two I actually succeeded in getting them to start, in spite of Willy’s assurances that it was impossible to get into the other valley for which I was making.

plural of “assurance” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading After an hour or two I actually succeeded in getting them to start, in spite of Willy’s assurances that it was impossible to get into the other valley for which I was making.

plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading _Mongan_, a new mammal—For my collection or to feed the blacks?—Natives do not eat raw meat—A young yarri—A meteorite—Fear of attacks—Cannibals on the war-path—The relations between the tribes.

for the reason that

From this reading The following day the rain had entirely ceased, but the natives refused to continue the journey because the scrub was so wet.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading _Mongan_, a new mammal—For my collection or to feed the blacks?—Natives do not eat raw meat—A young yarri—A meteorite—Fear of attacks—Cannibals on the war-path—The relations between the tribes.

plural of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)

From this reading _Mongan_, a new mammal—For my collection or to feed the blacks?—Natives do not eat raw meat—A young yarri—A meteorite—Fear of attacks—Cannibals on the war-path—The relations between the tribes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The following day the rain had entirely ceased, but the natives refused to continue the journey because the scrub was so wet.

plural of “cannibal” — a person who eats human flesh

From this reading _Mongan_, a new mammal—For my collection or to feed the blacks?—Natives do not eat raw meat—A young yarri—A meteorite—Fear of attacks—Cannibals on the war-path—The relations between the tribes.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading The following day the rain had entirely ceased, but the natives refused to continue the journey because the scrub was so wet.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading _Mongan_, a new mammal—For my collection or to feed the blacks?—Natives do not eat raw meat—A young yarri—A meteorite—Fear of attacks—Cannibals on the war-path—The relations between the tribes.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading The following day the rain had entirely ceased, but the natives refused to continue the journey because the scrub was so wet.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The following day the rain had entirely ceased, but the natives refused to continue the journey because the scrub was so wet.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Still I had determined to raise the disagreeable quarantine, even though I should expose myself to still greater discomfiture.

not to your liking

From this reading Still I had determined to raise the disagreeable quarantine, even though I should expose myself to still greater discomfiture.

anxious embarrassment

From this reading Still I had determined to raise the disagreeable quarantine, even though I should expose myself to still greater discomfiture.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading _Mongan_, a new mammal—For my collection or to feed the blacks?—Natives do not eat raw meat—A young yarri—A meteorite—Fear of attacks—Cannibals on the war-path—The relations between the tribes.

take in solid food

From this reading _Mongan_, a new mammal—For my collection or to feed the blacks?—Natives do not eat raw meat—A young yarri—A meteorite—Fear of attacks—Cannibals on the war-path—The relations between the tribes.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The following day the rain had entirely ceased, but the natives refused to continue the journey because the scrub was so wet.

divisible by two

From this reading Still I had determined to raise the disagreeable quarantine, even though I should expose myself to still greater discomfiture.

expose or make accessible to some action or influence

From this reading Still I had determined to raise the disagreeable quarantine, even though I should expose myself to still greater discomfiture.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading _Mongan_, a new mammal—For my collection or to feed the blacks?—Natives do not eat raw meat—A young yarri—A meteorite—Fear of attacks—Cannibals on the war-path—The relations between the tribes.

provide as food

From this reading _Mongan_, a new mammal—For my collection or to feed the blacks?—Natives do not eat raw meat—A young yarri—A meteorite—Fear of attacks—Cannibals on the war-path—The relations between the tribes.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Jimmy went alone upon some hills to find _mongan_, a mammal which the natives had mentioned to me, but which I had not yet seen.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The following day the rain had entirely ceased, but the natives refused to continue the journey because the scrub was so wet.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Mongan_, a new mammal—For my collection or to feed the blacks?—Natives do not eat raw meat—A young yarri—A meteorite—Fear of attacks—Cannibals on the war-path—The relations between the tribes.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading After an hour or two I actually succeeded in getting them to start, in spite of Willy’s assurances that it was impossible to get into the other valley for which I was making.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading After an hour or two I actually succeeded in getting them to start, in spite of Willy’s assurances that it was impossible to get into the other valley for which I was making.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Still I had determined to raise the disagreeable quarantine, even though I should expose myself to still greater discomfiture.

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

From this reading The following day the rain had entirely ceased, but the natives refused to continue the journey because the scrub was so wet.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Jimmy went alone upon some hills to find _mongan_, a mammal which the natives had mentioned to me, but which I had not yet seen.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading After an hour or two I actually succeeded in getting them to start, in spite of Willy’s assurances that it was impossible to get into the other valley for which I was making.

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

From this reading Still I had determined to raise the disagreeable quarantine, even though I should expose myself to still greater discomfiture.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading After an hour or two I actually succeeded in getting them to start, in spite of Willy’s assurances that it was impossible to get into the other valley for which I was making.

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

From this reading After an hour or two I actually succeeded in getting them to start, in spite of Willy’s assurances that it was impossible to get into the other valley for which I was making.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading After an hour or two I actually succeeded in getting them to start, in spite of Willy’s assurances that it was impossible to get into the other valley for which I was making.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading After an hour or two I actually succeeded in getting them to start, in spite of Willy’s assurances that it was impossible to get into the other valley for which I was making.

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading Jimmy went alone upon some hills to find _mongan_, a mammal which the natives had mentioned to me, but which I had not yet seen.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading The following day the rain had entirely ceased, but the natives refused to continue the journey because the scrub was so wet.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading After an hour or two I actually succeeded in getting them to start, in spite of Willy’s assurances that it was impossible to get into the other valley for which I was making.

any warm-blooded vertebrate having the skin more or less covered with hair; young are born alive except for the small subclass of monotremes and nourished with milk

From this reading _Mongan_, a new mammal—For my collection or to feed the blacks?—Natives do not eat raw meat—A young yarri—A meteorite—Fear of attacks—Cannibals on the war-path—The relations between the tribes.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Jimmy went alone upon some hills to find _mongan_, a mammal which the natives had mentioned to me, but which I had not yet seen.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading _Mongan_, a new mammal—For my collection or to feed the blacks?—Natives do not eat raw meat—A young yarri—A meteorite—Fear of attacks—Cannibals on the war-path—The relations between the tribes.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading Jimmy went alone upon some hills to find _mongan_, a mammal which the natives had mentioned to me, but which I had not yet seen.

stony or metallic object that is the remains of a meteoroid that has reached the earth's surface

From this reading _Mongan_, a new mammal—For my collection or to feed the blacks?—Natives do not eat raw meat—A young yarri—A meteorite—Fear of attacks—Cannibals on the war-path—The relations between the tribes.

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

From this reading _Mongan_, a new mammal—For my collection or to feed the blacks?—Natives do not eat raw meat—A young yarri—A meteorite—Fear of attacks—Cannibals on the war-path—The relations between the tribes.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _Mongan_, a new mammal—For my collection or to feed the blacks?—Natives do not eat raw meat—A young yarri—A meteorite—Fear of attacks—Cannibals on the war-path—The relations between the tribes.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Still I had determined to raise the disagreeable quarantine, even though I should expose myself to still greater discomfiture.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading _Mongan_, a new mammal—For my collection or to feed the blacks?—Natives do not eat raw meat—A young yarri—A meteorite—Fear of attacks—Cannibals on the war-path—The relations between the tribes.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading _Mongan_, a new mammal—For my collection or to feed the blacks?—Natives do not eat raw meat—A young yarri—A meteorite—Fear of attacks—Cannibals on the war-path—The relations between the tribes.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _Mongan_, a new mammal—For my collection or to feed the blacks?—Natives do not eat raw meat—A young yarri—A meteorite—Fear of attacks—Cannibals on the war-path—The relations between the tribes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Mongan_, a new mammal—For my collection or to feed the blacks?—Natives do not eat raw meat—A young yarri—A meteorite—Fear of attacks—Cannibals on the war-path—The relations between the tribes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Mongan_, a new mammal—For my collection or to feed the blacks?—Natives do not eat raw meat—A young yarri—A meteorite—Fear of attacks—Cannibals on the war-path—The relations between the tribes.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _Mongan_, a new mammal—For my collection or to feed the blacks?—Natives do not eat raw meat—A young yarri—A meteorite—Fear of attacks—Cannibals on the war-path—The relations between the tribes.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading After an hour or two I actually succeeded in getting them to start, in spite of Willy’s assurances that it was impossible to get into the other valley for which I was making.

enforced isolation of patients suffering from a contagious disease in order to prevent the spread of disease

From this reading Still I had determined to raise the disagreeable quarantine, even though I should expose myself to still greater discomfiture.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The following day the rain had entirely ceased, but the natives refused to continue the journey because the scrub was so wet.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading Still I had determined to raise the disagreeable quarantine, even though I should expose myself to still greater discomfiture.

(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

From this reading _Mongan_, a new mammal—For my collection or to feed the blacks?—Natives do not eat raw meat—A young yarri—A meteorite—Fear of attacks—Cannibals on the war-path—The relations between the tribes.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading The following day the rain had entirely ceased, but the natives refused to continue the journey because the scrub was so wet.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading _Mongan_, a new mammal—For my collection or to feed the blacks?—Natives do not eat raw meat—A young yarri—A meteorite—Fear of attacks—Cannibals on the war-path—The relations between the tribes.

clean with hard rubbing

From this reading The following day the rain had entirely ceased, but the natives refused to continue the journey because the scrub was so wet.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Jimmy went alone upon some hills to find _mongan_, a mammal which the natives had mentioned to me, but which I had not yet seen.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Still I had determined to raise the disagreeable quarantine, even though I should expose myself to still greater discomfiture.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The following day the rain had entirely ceased, but the natives refused to continue the journey because the scrub was so wet.

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

From this reading Jimmy went alone upon some hills to find _mongan_, a mammal which the natives had mentioned to me, but which I had not yet seen.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading After an hour or two I actually succeeded in getting them to start, in spite of Willy’s assurances that it was impossible to get into the other valley for which I was making.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading After an hour or two I actually succeeded in getting them to start, in spite of Willy’s assurances that it was impossible to get into the other valley for which I was making.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still I had determined to raise the disagreeable quarantine, even though I should expose myself to still greater discomfiture.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading After an hour or two I actually succeeded in getting them to start, in spite of Willy’s assurances that it was impossible to get into the other valley for which I was making.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After an hour or two I actually succeeded in getting them to start, in spite of Willy’s assurances that it was impossible to get into the other valley for which I was making.

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

From this reading _Mongan_, a new mammal—For my collection or to feed the blacks?—Natives do not eat raw meat—A young yarri—A meteorite—Fear of attacks—Cannibals on the war-path—The relations between the tribes.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading After an hour or two I actually succeeded in getting them to start, in spite of Willy’s assurances that it was impossible to get into the other valley for which I was making.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Still I had determined to raise the disagreeable quarantine, even though I should expose myself to still greater discomfiture.

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

From this reading _Mongan_, a new mammal—For my collection or to feed the blacks?—Natives do not eat raw meat—A young yarri—A meteorite—Fear of attacks—Cannibals on the war-path—The relations between the tribes.

plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading _Mongan_, a new mammal—For my collection or to feed the blacks?—Natives do not eat raw meat—A young yarri—A meteorite—Fear of attacks—Cannibals on the war-path—The relations between the tribes.

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

From this reading After an hour or two I actually succeeded in getting them to start, in spite of Willy’s assurances that it was impossible to get into the other valley for which I was making.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Jimmy went alone upon some hills to find _mongan_, a mammal which the natives had mentioned to me, but which I had not yet seen.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading After an hour or two I actually succeeded in getting them to start, in spite of Willy’s assurances that it was impossible to get into the other valley for which I was making.

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

From this reading _Mongan_, a new mammal—For my collection or to feed the blacks?—Natives do not eat raw meat—A young yarri—A meteorite—Fear of attacks—Cannibals on the war-path—The relations between the tribes.

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

From this reading The following day the rain had entirely ceased, but the natives refused to continue the journey because the scrub was so wet.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Jimmy went alone upon some hills to find _mongan_, a mammal which the natives had mentioned to me, but which I had not yet seen.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading The following day the rain had entirely ceased, but the natives refused to continue the journey because the scrub was so wet.

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

From this reading After an hour or two I actually succeeded in getting them to start, in spite of Willy’s assurances that it was impossible to get into the other valley for which I was making.

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

From this reading After an hour or two I actually succeeded in getting them to start, in spite of Willy’s assurances that it was impossible to get into the other valley for which I was making.

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

From this reading _Mongan_, a new mammal—For my collection or to feed the blacks?—Natives do not eat raw meat—A young yarri—A meteorite—Fear of attacks—Cannibals on the war-path—The relations between the tribes.

but in spite of that

From this reading Jimmy went alone upon some hills to find _mongan_, a mammal which the natives had mentioned to me, but which I had not yet seen.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading _Mongan_, a new mammal—For my collection or to feed the blacks?—Natives do not eat raw meat—A young yarri—A meteorite—Fear of attacks—Cannibals on the war-path—The relations between the tribes.