Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading "The India-rubber tree is not likely to be mistaken for any other," said their governess, "and it does not look very dark and gloomy in that forest, where everything seems to be crowded close and in a tangle, because South American vegetation grows so thickly and rapidly.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading "The India-rubber tree is not likely to be mistaken for any other," said their governess, "and it does not look very dark and gloomy in that forest, where everything seems to be crowded close and in a tangle, because South American vegetation grows so thickly and rapidly.

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

From this reading "What dark, strange-looking trees!" exclaimed the children while looking at an illustration of caoutchouc trees in Brazil.

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

From this reading _QUEER RELATIONS: THE CAOUTCHOUC AND THE MILK TREE_.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "The India-rubber tree is not likely to be mistaken for any other," said their governess, "and it does not look very dark and gloomy in that forest, where everything seems to be crowded close and in a tangle, because South American vegetation grows so thickly and rapidly.

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

From this reading "How thick and strong they are!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "What dark, strange-looking trees!" exclaimed the children while looking at an illustration of caoutchouc trees in Brazil.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "The India-rubber tree is not likely to be mistaken for any other," said their governess, "and it does not look very dark and gloomy in that forest, where everything seems to be crowded close and in a tangle, because South American vegetation grows so thickly and rapidly.

for the reason that

From this reading "The India-rubber tree is not likely to be mistaken for any other," said their governess, "and it does not look very dark and gloomy in that forest, where everything seems to be crowded close and in a tangle, because South American vegetation grows so thickly and rapidly.

the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter

From this reading "What dark, strange-looking trees!" exclaimed the children while looking at an illustration of caoutchouc trees in Brazil.

an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products

From this reading _QUEER RELATIONS: THE CAOUTCHOUC AND THE MILK TREE_.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading "What dark, strange-looking trees!" exclaimed the children while looking at an illustration of caoutchouc trees in Brazil.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading "The India-rubber tree is not likely to be mistaken for any other," said their governess, "and it does not look very dark and gloomy in that forest, where everything seems to be crowded close and in a tangle, because South American vegetation grows so thickly and rapidly.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading "The India-rubber tree is not likely to be mistaken for any other," said their governess, "and it does not look very dark and gloomy in that forest, where everything seems to be crowded close and in a tangle, because South American vegetation grows so thickly and rapidly.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading "What dark, strange-looking trees!" exclaimed the children while looking at an illustration of caoutchouc trees in Brazil.

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

From this reading "The India-rubber tree is not likely to be mistaken for any other," said their governess, "and it does not look very dark and gloomy in that forest, where everything seems to be crowded close and in a tangle, because South American vegetation grows so thickly and rapidly.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading "The India-rubber tree is not likely to be mistaken for any other," said their governess, "and it does not look very dark and gloomy in that forest, where everything seems to be crowded close and in a tangle, because South American vegetation grows so thickly and rapidly.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "What dark, strange-looking trees!" exclaimed the children while looking at an illustration of caoutchouc trees in Brazil.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "The India-rubber tree is not likely to be mistaken for any other," said their governess, "and it does not look very dark and gloomy in that forest, where everything seems to be crowded close and in a tangle, because South American vegetation grows so thickly and rapidly.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading "The India-rubber tree is not likely to be mistaken for any other," said their governess, "and it does not look very dark and gloomy in that forest, where everything seems to be crowded close and in a tangle, because South American vegetation grows so thickly and rapidly.

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading And what funny tops!--like pointed umbrellas."

depressingly dark

From this reading "The India-rubber tree is not likely to be mistaken for any other," said their governess, "and it does not look very dark and gloomy in that forest, where everything seems to be crowded close and in a tangle, because South American vegetation grows so thickly and rapidly.

a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)

From this reading "The India-rubber tree is not likely to be mistaken for any other," said their governess, "and it does not look very dark and gloomy in that forest, where everything seems to be crowded close and in a tangle, because South American vegetation grows so thickly and rapidly.

third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading "The India-rubber tree is not likely to be mistaken for any other," said their governess, "and it does not look very dark and gloomy in that forest, where everything seems to be crowded close and in a tangle, because South American vegetation grows so thickly and rapidly.

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From this reading "How thick and strong they are!

artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading "What dark, strange-looking trees!" exclaimed the children while looking at an illustration of caoutchouc trees in Brazil.

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

From this reading "What dark, strange-looking trees!" exclaimed the children while looking at an illustration of caoutchouc trees in Brazil.

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

From this reading "The India-rubber tree is not likely to be mistaken for any other," said their governess, "and it does not look very dark and gloomy in that forest, where everything seems to be crowded close and in a tangle, because South American vegetation grows so thickly and rapidly.

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

From this reading "The India-rubber tree is not likely to be mistaken for any other," said their governess, "and it does not look very dark and gloomy in that forest, where everything seems to be crowded close and in a tangle, because South American vegetation grows so thickly and rapidly.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "The India-rubber tree is not likely to be mistaken for any other," said their governess, "and it does not look very dark and gloomy in that forest, where everything seems to be crowded close and in a tangle, because South American vegetation grows so thickly and rapidly.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading And what funny tops!--like pointed umbrellas."

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading "The India-rubber tree is not likely to be mistaken for any other," said their governess, "and it does not look very dark and gloomy in that forest, where everything seems to be crowded close and in a tangle, because South American vegetation grows so thickly and rapidly.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "The India-rubber tree is not likely to be mistaken for any other," said their governess, "and it does not look very dark and gloomy in that forest, where everything seems to be crowded close and in a tangle, because South American vegetation grows so thickly and rapidly.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "What dark, strange-looking trees!" exclaimed the children while looking at an illustration of caoutchouc trees in Brazil.

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading _QUEER RELATIONS: THE CAOUTCHOUC AND THE MILK TREE_.

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading "The India-rubber tree is not likely to be mistaken for any other," said their governess, "and it does not look very dark and gloomy in that forest, where everything seems to be crowded close and in a tangle, because South American vegetation grows so thickly and rapidly.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "The India-rubber tree is not likely to be mistaken for any other," said their governess, "and it does not look very dark and gloomy in that forest, where everything seems to be crowded close and in a tangle, because South American vegetation grows so thickly and rapidly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "What dark, strange-looking trees!" exclaimed the children while looking at an illustration of caoutchouc trees in Brazil.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "The India-rubber tree is not likely to be mistaken for any other," said their governess, "and it does not look very dark and gloomy in that forest, where everything seems to be crowded close and in a tangle, because South American vegetation grows so thickly and rapidly.

having a point

From this reading And what funny tops!--like pointed umbrellas."

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading _QUEER RELATIONS: THE CAOUTCHOUC AND THE MILK TREE_.

with speed

From this reading "The India-rubber tree is not likely to be mistaken for any other," said their governess, "and it does not look very dark and gloomy in that forest, where everything seems to be crowded close and in a tangle, because South American vegetation grows so thickly and rapidly.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading _QUEER RELATIONS: THE CAOUTCHOUC AND THE MILK TREE_.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "The India-rubber tree is not likely to be mistaken for any other," said their governess, "and it does not look very dark and gloomy in that forest, where everything seems to be crowded close and in a tangle, because South American vegetation grows so thickly and rapidly.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "The India-rubber tree is not likely to be mistaken for any other," said their governess, "and it does not look very dark and gloomy in that forest, where everything seems to be crowded close and in a tangle, because South American vegetation grows so thickly and rapidly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "The India-rubber tree is not likely to be mistaken for any other," said their governess, "and it does not look very dark and gloomy in that forest, where everything seems to be crowded close and in a tangle, because South American vegetation grows so thickly and rapidly.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading "The India-rubber tree is not likely to be mistaken for any other," said their governess, "and it does not look very dark and gloomy in that forest, where everything seems to be crowded close and in a tangle, because South American vegetation grows so thickly and rapidly.

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

From this reading "What dark, strange-looking trees!" exclaimed the children while looking at an illustration of caoutchouc trees in Brazil.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading "How thick and strong they are!

a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven

From this reading "The India-rubber tree is not likely to be mistaken for any other," said their governess, "and it does not look very dark and gloomy in that forest, where everything seems to be crowded close and in a tangle, because South American vegetation grows so thickly and rapidly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "The India-rubber tree is not likely to be mistaken for any other," said their governess, "and it does not look very dark and gloomy in that forest, where everything seems to be crowded close and in a tangle, because South American vegetation grows so thickly and rapidly.

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

From this reading _QUEER RELATIONS: THE CAOUTCHOUC AND THE MILK TREE_.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "The India-rubber tree is not likely to be mistaken for any other," said their governess, "and it does not look very dark and gloomy in that forest, where everything seems to be crowded close and in a tangle, because South American vegetation grows so thickly and rapidly.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "How thick and strong they are!

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading "How thick and strong they are!

spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue

From this reading "The India-rubber tree is not likely to be mistaken for any other," said their governess, "and it does not look very dark and gloomy in that forest, where everything seems to be crowded close and in a tangle, because South American vegetation grows so thickly and rapidly.

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

From this reading "The India-rubber tree is not likely to be mistaken for any other," said their governess, "and it does not look very dark and gloomy in that forest, where everything seems to be crowded close and in a tangle, because South American vegetation grows so thickly and rapidly.

of the highest quality

From this reading And what funny tops!--like pointed umbrellas."

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading _QUEER RELATIONS: THE CAOUTCHOUC AND THE MILK TREE_.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading "What dark, strange-looking trees!" exclaimed the children while looking at an illustration of caoutchouc trees in Brazil.

plural of “umbrella” — a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy

From this reading And what funny tops!--like pointed umbrellas."

all the plant life in a particular region or period

From this reading "The India-rubber tree is not likely to be mistaken for any other," said their governess, "and it does not look very dark and gloomy in that forest, where everything seems to be crowded close and in a tangle, because South American vegetation grows so thickly and rapidly.

precisely as stated

From this reading "The India-rubber tree is not likely to be mistaken for any other," said their governess, "and it does not look very dark and gloomy in that forest, where everything seems to be crowded close and in a tangle, because South American vegetation grows so thickly and rapidly.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What dark, strange-looking trees!" exclaimed the children while looking at an illustration of caoutchouc trees in Brazil.

in or at the place that

From this reading "The India-rubber tree is not likely to be mistaken for any other," said their governess, "and it does not look very dark and gloomy in that forest, where everything seems to be crowded close and in a tangle, because South American vegetation grows so thickly and rapidly.

during the time that

From this reading "What dark, strange-looking trees!" exclaimed the children while looking at an illustration of caoutchouc trees in Brazil.