1901
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From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Pirates, half naked natives, pearls, man-apes, towering volcanoes about whose summits clouds and unearthly traditions float together, strange animals and birds, and stranger men, pythons, bejuco ropes stained with human blood, feathering palm trees now fanned by soft breezes and now crushed to the ground by tornadoes;--on no mimic stage was ever a more wonderful scene set for such a company of actors.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
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adequateadjectiveUS /ˈædəkwət/
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading India had always possessed its wonders and its remarkable types, but they waited long for adequate expression.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading India had always possessed its wonders and its remarkable types, but they waited long for adequate expression.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Pirates, half naked natives, pearls, man-apes, towering volcanoes about whose summits clouds and unearthly traditions float together, strange animals and birds, and stranger men, pythons, bejuco ropes stained with human blood, feathering palm trees now fanned by soft breezes and now crushed to the ground by tornadoes;--on no mimic stage was ever a more wonderful scene set for such a company of actors.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading That the truly remarkable stories written by Sargent Kayme do not exaggerate the realities of this strange life can be easily seen by any one who has read the letters from press correspondents, our soldiers, or the more formal books of travel.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading No less wonderful and varied are the inhabitants and the phenomena of the Philippines, and a new author, showing rare knowledge of the country and its strange peoples, now gives us a collection of simple yet powerful stories which bring them before us with dramatic vividness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That the truly remarkable stories written by Sargent Kayme do not exaggerate the realities of this strange life can be easily seen by any one who has read the letters from press correspondents, our soldiers, or the more formal books of travel.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading No less wonderful and varied are the inhabitants and the phenomena of the Philippines, and a new author, showing rare knowledge of the country and its strange peoples, now gives us a collection of simple yet powerful stories which bring them before us with dramatic vividness.
bejuco
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plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
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The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
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Bound written or printed works.
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state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
breezesnounUS /ˈbriːzɪz/
plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
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take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading India had always possessed its wonders and its remarkable types, but they waited long for adequate expression.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Pirates, half naked natives, pearls, man-apes, towering volcanoes about whose summits clouds and unearthly traditions float together, strange animals and birds, and stranger men, pythons, bejuco ropes stained with human blood, feathering palm trees now fanned by soft breezes and now crushed to the ground by tornadoes;--on no mimic stage was ever a more wonderful scene set for such a company of actors.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
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plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Pirates, half naked natives, pearls, man-apes, towering volcanoes about whose summits clouds and unearthly traditions float together, strange animals and birds, and stranger men, pythons, bejuco ropes stained with human blood, feathering palm trees now fanned by soft breezes and now crushed to the ground by tornadoes;--on no mimic stage was ever a more wonderful scene set for such a company of actors.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
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an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
correspondentsnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənts/
plural of “correspondent” — someone who communicates by means of letters
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a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading No less wonderful and varied are the inhabitants and the phenomena of the Philippines, and a new author, showing rare knowledge of the country and its strange peoples, now gives us a collection of simple yet powerful stories which bring them before us with dramatic vividness.
crushedadjectiveUS /krʌʃt/
treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading That the truly remarkable stories written by Sargent Kayme do not exaggerate the realities of this strange life can be easily seen by any one who has read the letters from press correspondents, our soldiers, or the more formal books of travel.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading No less wonderful and varied are the inhabitants and the phenomena of the Philippines, and a new author, showing rare knowledge of the country and its strange peoples, now gives us a collection of simple yet powerful stories which bring them before us with dramatic vividness.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading That the truly remarkable stories written by Sargent Kayme do not exaggerate the realities of this strange life can be easily seen by any one who has read the letters from press correspondents, our soldiers, or the more formal books of travel.
EasternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
at any time
From this reading Pirates, half naked natives, pearls, man-apes, towering volcanoes about whose summits clouds and unearthly traditions float together, strange animals and birds, and stranger men, pythons, bejuco ropes stained with human blood, feathering palm trees now fanned by soft breezes and now crushed to the ground by tornadoes;--on no mimic stage was ever a more wonderful scene set for such a company of actors.
exaggerateverbUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪt/
to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
From this reading That the truly remarkable stories written by Sargent Kayme do not exaggerate the realities of this strange life can be easily seen by any one who has read the letters from press correspondents, our soldiers, or the more formal books of travel.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading India had always possessed its wonders and its remarkable types, but they waited long for adequate expression.
fannedadjectiveUS /fænd/
especially spread in a fan shape
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far-away
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featheringnounUS /ˈfeðərɪŋ/
turning an oar parallel to the water between pulls
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a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading India had always possessed its wonders and its remarkable types, but they waited long for adequate expression.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
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recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading No less wonderful and varied are the inhabitants and the phenomena of the Philippines, and a new author, showing rare knowledge of the country and its strange peoples, now gives us a collection of simple yet powerful stories which bring them before us with dramatic vividness.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Pirates, half naked natives, pearls, man-apes, towering volcanoes about whose summits clouds and unearthly traditions float together, strange animals and birds, and stranger men, pythons, bejuco ropes stained with human blood, feathering palm trees now fanned by soft breezes and now crushed to the ground by tornadoes;--on no mimic stage was ever a more wonderful scene set for such a company of actors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading India had always possessed its wonders and its remarkable types, but they waited long for adequate expression.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Pirates, half naked natives, pearls, man-apes, towering volcanoes about whose summits clouds and unearthly traditions float together, strange animals and birds, and stranger men, pythons, bejuco ropes stained with human blood, feathering palm trees now fanned by soft breezes and now crushed to the ground by tornadoes;--on no mimic stage was ever a more wonderful scene set for such a company of actors.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading India had always possessed its wonders and its remarkable types, but they waited long for adequate expression.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading India had always possessed its wonders and its remarkable types, but they waited long for adequate expression.
Kayme
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KiplingnounUS /ˈkɪplɪŋ/
English author of novels and poetry who was born in India (1865-1936)
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
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used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
the literary culture
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a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading India had always possessed its wonders and its remarkable types, but they waited long for adequate expression.
man-apes
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Maynard
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the force of workers available
From this reading Pirates, half naked natives, pearls, man-apes, towering volcanoes about whose summits clouds and unearthly traditions float together, strange animals and birds, and stranger men, pythons, bejuco ropes stained with human blood, feathering palm trees now fanned by soft breezes and now crushed to the ground by tornadoes;--on no mimic stage was ever a more wonderful scene set for such a company of actors.
mimicnounUS /ˈmɪmɪk/
someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress)
From this reading Pirates, half naked natives, pearls, man-apes, towering volcanoes about whose summits clouds and unearthly traditions float together, strange animals and birds, and stranger men, pythons, bejuco ropes stained with human blood, feathering palm trees now fanned by soft breezes and now crushed to the ground by tornadoes;--on no mimic stage was ever a more wonderful scene set for such a company of actors.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Pirates, half naked natives, pearls, man-apes, towering volcanoes about whose summits clouds and unearthly traditions float together, strange animals and birds, and stranger men, pythons, bejuco ropes stained with human blood, feathering palm trees now fanned by soft breezes and now crushed to the ground by tornadoes;--on no mimic stage was ever a more wonderful scene set for such a company of actors.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading Pirates, half naked natives, pearls, man-apes, towering volcanoes about whose summits clouds and unearthly traditions float together, strange animals and birds, and stranger men, pythons, bejuco ropes stained with human blood, feathering palm trees now fanned by soft breezes and now crushed to the ground by tornadoes;--on no mimic stage was ever a more wonderful scene set for such a company of actors.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
not any; not one
From this reading No less wonderful and varied are the inhabitants and the phenomena of the Philippines, and a new author, showing rare knowledge of the country and its strange peoples, now gives us a collection of simple yet powerful stories which bring them before us with dramatic vividness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pirates, half naked natives, pearls, man-apes, towering volcanoes about whose summits clouds and unearthly traditions float together, strange animals and birds, and stranger men, pythons, bejuco ropes stained with human blood, feathering palm trees now fanned by soft breezes and now crushed to the ground by tornadoes;--on no mimic stage was ever a more wonderful scene set for such a company of actors.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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opensnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
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pearlsnounUS /pɜːrlz/
plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading Pirates, half naked natives, pearls, man-apes, towering volcanoes about whose summits clouds and unearthly traditions float together, strange animals and birds, and stranger men, pythons, bejuco ropes stained with human blood, feathering palm trees now fanned by soft breezes and now crushed to the ground by tornadoes;--on no mimic stage was ever a more wonderful scene set for such a company of actors.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
peoplesnounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
the human beings of a particular nation or community or ethnic group
From this reading No less wonderful and varied are the inhabitants and the phenomena of the Philippines, and a new author, showing rare knowledge of the country and its strange peoples, now gives us a collection of simple yet powerful stories which bring them before us with dramatic vividness.
phenomenanounUS /fəˈnɑːmənə/
plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading No less wonderful and varied are the inhabitants and the phenomena of the Philippines, and a new author, showing rare knowledge of the country and its strange peoples, now gives us a collection of simple yet powerful stories which bring them before us with dramatic vividness.
PhilippinesnounUS /ˈfɪləpiːnz/
a republic on the Philippine Islands; achieved independence from the United States in 1946
From this reading No less wonderful and varied are the inhabitants and the phenomena of the Philippines, and a new author, showing rare knowledge of the country and its strange peoples, now gives us a collection of simple yet powerful stories which bring them before us with dramatic vividness.
PiratesnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading Pirates, half naked natives, pearls, man-apes, towering volcanoes about whose summits clouds and unearthly traditions float together, strange animals and birds, and stranger men, pythons, bejuco ropes stained with human blood, feathering palm trees now fanned by soft breezes and now crushed to the ground by tornadoes;--on no mimic stage was ever a more wonderful scene set for such a company of actors.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading India had always possessed its wonders and its remarkable types, but they waited long for adequate expression.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading No less wonderful and varied are the inhabitants and the phenomena of the Philippines, and a new author, showing rare knowledge of the country and its strange peoples, now gives us a collection of simple yet powerful stories which bring them before us with dramatic vividness.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading That the truly remarkable stories written by Sargent Kayme do not exaggerate the realities of this strange life can be easily seen by any one who has read the letters from press correspondents, our soldiers, or the more formal books of travel.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
pythons
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From this reading Pirates, half naked natives, pearls, man-apes, towering volcanoes about whose summits clouds and unearthly traditions float together, strange animals and birds, and stranger men, pythons, bejuco ropes stained with human blood, feathering palm trees now fanned by soft breezes and now crushed to the ground by tornadoes;--on no mimic stage was ever a more wonderful scene set for such a company of actors.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading No less wonderful and varied are the inhabitants and the phenomena of the Philippines, and a new author, showing rare knowledge of the country and its strange peoples, now gives us a collection of simple yet powerful stories which bring them before us with dramatic vividness.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading That the truly remarkable stories written by Sargent Kayme do not exaggerate the realities of this strange life can be easily seen by any one who has read the letters from press correspondents, our soldiers, or the more formal books of travel.
realitiesnounUS /ˌriːˈælətiːz/
plural of “reality” — all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading That the truly remarkable stories written by Sargent Kayme do not exaggerate the realities of this strange life can be easily seen by any one who has read the letters from press correspondents, our soldiers, or the more formal books of travel.
unusual or striking
From this reading India had always possessed its wonders and its remarkable types, but they waited long for adequate expression.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading Pirates, half naked natives, pearls, man-apes, towering volcanoes about whose summits clouds and unearthly traditions float together, strange animals and birds, and stranger men, pythons, bejuco ropes stained with human blood, feathering palm trees now fanned by soft breezes and now crushed to the ground by tornadoes;--on no mimic stage was ever a more wonderful scene set for such a company of actors.
SargentnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
United States painter (born in Italy) known for his society portraits (1856-1925)
From this reading That the truly remarkable stories written by Sargent Kayme do not exaggerate the realities of this strange life can be easily seen by any one who has read the letters from press correspondents, our soldiers, or the more formal books of travel.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Pirates, half naked natives, pearls, man-apes, towering volcanoes about whose summits clouds and unearthly traditions float together, strange animals and birds, and stranger men, pythons, bejuco ropes stained with human blood, feathering palm trees now fanned by soft breezes and now crushed to the ground by tornadoes;--on no mimic stage was ever a more wonderful scene set for such a company of actors.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading That the truly remarkable stories written by Sargent Kayme do not exaggerate the realities of this strange life can be easily seen by any one who has read the letters from press correspondents, our soldiers, or the more formal books of travel.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Pirates, half naked natives, pearls, man-apes, towering volcanoes about whose summits clouds and unearthly traditions float together, strange animals and birds, and stranger men, pythons, bejuco ropes stained with human blood, feathering palm trees now fanned by soft breezes and now crushed to the ground by tornadoes;--on no mimic stage was ever a more wonderful scene set for such a company of actors.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading No less wonderful and varied are the inhabitants and the phenomena of the Philippines, and a new author, showing rare knowledge of the country and its strange peoples, now gives us a collection of simple yet powerful stories which bring them before us with dramatic vividness.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading No less wonderful and varied are the inhabitants and the phenomena of the Philippines, and a new author, showing rare knowledge of the country and its strange peoples, now gives us a collection of simple yet powerful stories which bring them before us with dramatic vividness.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Pirates, half naked natives, pearls, man-apes, towering volcanoes about whose summits clouds and unearthly traditions float together, strange animals and birds, and stranger men, pythons, bejuco ropes stained with human blood, feathering palm trees now fanned by soft breezes and now crushed to the ground by tornadoes;--on no mimic stage was ever a more wonderful scene set for such a company of actors.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading That the truly remarkable stories written by Sargent Kayme do not exaggerate the realities of this strange life can be easily seen by any one who has read the letters from press correspondents, our soldiers, or the more formal books of travel.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Pirates, half naked natives, pearls, man-apes, towering volcanoes about whose summits clouds and unearthly traditions float together, strange animals and birds, and stranger men, pythons, bejuco ropes stained with human blood, feathering palm trees now fanned by soft breezes and now crushed to the ground by tornadoes;--on no mimic stage was ever a more wonderful scene set for such a company of actors.
stainedadjectiveUS /steɪnd/
marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
From this reading Pirates, half naked natives, pearls, man-apes, towering volcanoes about whose summits clouds and unearthly traditions float together, strange animals and birds, and stranger men, pythons, bejuco ropes stained with human blood, feathering palm trees now fanned by soft breezes and now crushed to the ground by tornadoes;--on no mimic stage was ever a more wonderful scene set for such a company of actors.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading No less wonderful and varied are the inhabitants and the phenomena of the Philippines, and a new author, showing rare knowledge of the country and its strange peoples, now gives us a collection of simple yet powerful stories which bring them before us with dramatic vividness.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading No less wonderful and varied are the inhabitants and the phenomena of the Philippines, and a new author, showing rare knowledge of the country and its strange peoples, now gives us a collection of simple yet powerful stories which bring them before us with dramatic vividness.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Pirates, half naked natives, pearls, man-apes, towering volcanoes about whose summits clouds and unearthly traditions float together, strange animals and birds, and stranger men, pythons, bejuco ropes stained with human blood, feathering palm trees now fanned by soft breezes and now crushed to the ground by tornadoes;--on no mimic stage was ever a more wonderful scene set for such a company of actors.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Pirates, half naked natives, pearls, man-apes, towering volcanoes about whose summits clouds and unearthly traditions float together, strange animals and birds, and stranger men, pythons, bejuco ropes stained with human blood, feathering palm trees now fanned by soft breezes and now crushed to the ground by tornadoes;--on no mimic stage was ever a more wonderful scene set for such a company of actors.
summitsnounUS /ˈsʌmɪts/
plural of “summit” — the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Pirates, half naked natives, pearls, man-apes, towering volcanoes about whose summits clouds and unearthly traditions float together, strange animals and birds, and stranger men, pythons, bejuco ropes stained with human blood, feathering palm trees now fanned by soft breezes and now crushed to the ground by tornadoes;--on no mimic stage was ever a more wonderful scene set for such a company of actors.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading No less wonderful and varied are the inhabitants and the phenomena of the Philippines, and a new author, showing rare knowledge of the country and its strange peoples, now gives us a collection of simple yet powerful stories which bring them before us with dramatic vividness.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading India had always possessed its wonders and its remarkable types, but they waited long for adequate expression.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading That the truly remarkable stories written by Sargent Kayme do not exaggerate the realities of this strange life can be easily seen by any one who has read the letters from press correspondents, our soldiers, or the more formal books of travel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Pirates, half naked natives, pearls, man-apes, towering volcanoes about whose summits clouds and unearthly traditions float together, strange animals and birds, and stranger men, pythons, bejuco ropes stained with human blood, feathering palm trees now fanned by soft breezes and now crushed to the ground by tornadoes;--on no mimic stage was ever a more wonderful scene set for such a company of actors.
tornadoesnounUS /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊz/
plural of “tornado” — a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground
From this reading Pirates, half naked natives, pearls, man-apes, towering volcanoes about whose summits clouds and unearthly traditions float together, strange animals and birds, and stranger men, pythons, bejuco ropes stained with human blood, feathering palm trees now fanned by soft breezes and now crushed to the ground by tornadoes;--on no mimic stage was ever a more wonderful scene set for such a company of actors.
toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading Pirates, half naked natives, pearls, man-apes, towering volcanoes about whose summits clouds and unearthly traditions float together, strange animals and birds, and stranger men, pythons, bejuco ropes stained with human blood, feathering palm trees now fanned by soft breezes and now crushed to the ground by tornadoes;--on no mimic stage was ever a more wonderful scene set for such a company of actors.
traditionsnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading Pirates, half naked natives, pearls, man-apes, towering volcanoes about whose summits clouds and unearthly traditions float together, strange animals and birds, and stranger men, pythons, bejuco ropes stained with human blood, feathering palm trees now fanned by soft breezes and now crushed to the ground by tornadoes;--on no mimic stage was ever a more wonderful scene set for such a company of actors.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading That the truly remarkable stories written by Sargent Kayme do not exaggerate the realities of this strange life can be easily seen by any one who has read the letters from press correspondents, our soldiers, or the more formal books of travel.
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 Pirates, half naked natives, pearls, man-apes, towering volcanoes about whose summits clouds and unearthly traditions float together, strange animals and birds, and stranger men, pythons, bejuco ropes stained with human blood, feathering palm trees now fanned by soft breezes and now crushed to the ground by tornadoes;--on no mimic stage was ever a more wonderful scene set for such a company of actors.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading That the truly remarkable stories written by Sargent Kayme do not exaggerate the realities of this strange life can be easily seen by any one who has read the letters from press correspondents, our soldiers, or the more formal books of travel.
typesnounUS /taɪps/
plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading India had always possessed its wonders and its remarkable types, but they waited long for adequate expression.
unearthlyadjectiveUS /əˈnɜːrθli/
concerned with or affecting the spirit or soul
From this reading Pirates, half naked natives, pearls, man-apes, towering volcanoes about whose summits clouds and unearthly traditions float together, strange animals and birds, and stranger men, pythons, bejuco ropes stained with human blood, feathering palm trees now fanned by soft breezes and now crushed to the ground by tornadoes;--on no mimic stage was ever a more wonderful scene set for such a company of actors.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading No less wonderful and varied are the inhabitants and the phenomena of the Philippines, and a new author, showing rare knowledge of the country and its strange peoples, now gives us a collection of simple yet powerful stories which bring them before us with dramatic vividness.
vitallyadverbUS /ˈvaɪtəli/
to a vital degree
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
vividnessnounUS /ˈvɪvədnəs/
interest and variety and intensity
From this reading No less wonderful and varied are the inhabitants and the phenomena of the Philippines, and a new author, showing rare knowledge of the country and its strange peoples, now gives us a collection of simple yet powerful stories which bring them before us with dramatic vividness.
volcanoesnounUS /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊz/
plural of “volcano” — a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
From this reading Pirates, half naked natives, pearls, man-apes, towering volcanoes about whose summits clouds and unearthly traditions float together, strange animals and birds, and stranger men, pythons, bejuco ropes stained with human blood, feathering palm trees now fanned by soft breezes and now crushed to the ground by tornadoes;--on no mimic stage was ever a more wonderful scene set for such a company of actors.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading India had always possessed its wonders and its remarkable types, but they waited long for adequate expression.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pirates, half naked natives, pearls, man-apes, towering volcanoes about whose summits clouds and unearthly traditions float together, strange animals and birds, and stranger men, pythons, bejuco ropes stained with human blood, feathering palm trees now fanned by soft breezes and now crushed to the ground by tornadoes;--on no mimic stage was ever a more wonderful scene set for such a company of actors.
at the time that
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Boston: Small, Maynard & Company 1901 The life of the inhabitants of the far-away Eastern islands in which the people of the United States are now so vitally interested opens to our literature a new field not less fresh and original than that which came to us when Mr. Kipling first published his Indian tales.
which person or people
From this reading That the truly remarkable stories written by Sargent Kayme do not exaggerate the realities of this strange life can be easily seen by any one who has read the letters from press correspondents, our soldiers, or the more formal books of travel.
belonging to which person
From this reading Pirates, half naked natives, pearls, man-apes, towering volcanoes about whose summits clouds and unearthly traditions float together, strange animals and birds, and stranger men, pythons, bejuco ropes stained with human blood, feathering palm trees now fanned by soft breezes and now crushed to the ground by tornadoes;--on no mimic stage was ever a more wonderful scene set for such a company of actors.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No less wonderful and varied are the inhabitants and the phenomena of the Philippines, and a new author, showing rare knowledge of the country and its strange peoples, now gives us a collection of simple yet powerful stories which bring them before us with dramatic vividness.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading No less wonderful and varied are the inhabitants and the phenomena of the Philippines, and a new author, showing rare knowledge of the country and its strange peoples, now gives us a collection of simple yet powerful stories which bring them before us with dramatic vividness.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading India had always possessed its wonders and its remarkable types, but they waited long for adequate expression.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading That the truly remarkable stories written by Sargent Kayme do not exaggerate the realities of this strange life can be easily seen by any one who has read the letters from press correspondents, our soldiers, or the more formal books of travel.
but in spite of that
From this reading No less wonderful and varied are the inhabitants and the phenomena of the Philippines, and a new author, showing rare knowledge of the country and its strange peoples, now gives us a collection of simple yet powerful stories which bring them before us with dramatic vividness.
