Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading It is not easy to swallow this story of the Jesuit, though he was himself a native of the country where the scene is laid.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading It may be true enough that the animals shake the trees to bring down the flowers: for this would exhibit a sagacity not greater than hogs of other species are capable of; but it is not according to the laws of their moral nature to perform the service for one another.

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From this reading They were passing a place where these wild cinnamon-trees lined the banks of the stream; and, in order to make a closer examination of such an interesting species, Alexis landed from the _periagua_, Ivan went along with him--taking his double-barrelled gun, in hopes of getting a shot at something.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading That part of it which relates to the hogs shaking the trees for one another, is not likely to be true, though it is possible all the other particulars are correct.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading They were passing a place where these wild cinnamon-trees lined the banks of the stream; and, in order to make a closer examination of such an interesting species, Alexis landed from the _periagua_, Ivan went along with him--taking his double-barrelled gun, in hopes of getting a shot at something.

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

From this reading They were passing a place where these wild cinnamon-trees lined the banks of the stream; and, in order to make a closer examination of such an interesting species, Alexis landed from the _periagua_, Ivan went along with him--taking his double-barrelled gun, in hopes of getting a shot at something.

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

From this reading That they roam in great flocks through the canela forests, and devour with avidity the blossoms of these trees, is undoubtedly a fact--of which our travellers had the evidence of their own eyes while on their journey up the river Napo.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading It may be true enough that the animals shake the trees to bring down the flowers: for this would exhibit a sagacity not greater than hogs of other species are capable of; but it is not according to the laws of their moral nature to perform the service for one another.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading That part of it which relates to the hogs shaking the trees for one another, is not likely to be true, though it is possible all the other particulars are correct.

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

From this reading That part of it which relates to the hogs shaking the trees for one another, is not likely to be true, though it is possible all the other particulars are correct.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They were passing a place where these wild cinnamon-trees lined the banks of the stream; and, in order to make a closer examination of such an interesting species, Alexis landed from the _periagua_, Ivan went along with him--taking his double-barrelled gun, in hopes of getting a shot at something.

a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

From this reading That they roam in great flocks through the canela forests, and devour with avidity the blossoms of these trees, is undoubtedly a fact--of which our travellers had the evidence of their own eyes while on their journey up the river Napo.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading They were passing a place where these wild cinnamon-trees lined the banks of the stream; and, in order to make a closer examination of such an interesting species, Alexis landed from the _periagua_, Ivan went along with him--taking his double-barrelled gun, in hopes of getting a shot at something.

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

From this reading That part of it which relates to the hogs shaking the trees for one another, is not likely to be true, though it is possible all the other particulars are correct.

plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts

From this reading That they roam in great flocks through the canela forests, and devour with avidity the blossoms of these trees, is undoubtedly a fact--of which our travellers had the evidence of their own eyes while on their journey up the river Napo.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It may be true enough that the animals shake the trees to bring down the flowers: for this would exhibit a sagacity not greater than hogs of other species are capable of; but it is not according to the laws of their moral nature to perform the service for one another.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It may be true enough that the animals shake the trees to bring down the flowers: for this would exhibit a sagacity not greater than hogs of other species are capable of; but it is not according to the laws of their moral nature to perform the service for one another.

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From this reading That they roam in great flocks through the canela forests, and devour with avidity the blossoms of these trees, is undoubtedly a fact--of which our travellers had the evidence of their own eyes while on their journey up the river Napo.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading It may be true enough that the animals shake the trees to bring down the flowers: for this would exhibit a sagacity not greater than hogs of other species are capable of; but it is not according to the laws of their moral nature to perform the service for one another.

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From this reading They were passing a place where these wild cinnamon-trees lined the banks of the stream; and, in order to make a closer examination of such an interesting species, Alexis landed from the _periagua_, Ivan went along with him--taking his double-barrelled gun, in hopes of getting a shot at something.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading They were passing a place where these wild cinnamon-trees lined the banks of the stream; and, in order to make a closer examination of such an interesting species, Alexis landed from the _periagua_, Ivan went along with him--taking his double-barrelled gun, in hopes of getting a shot at something.

make right or correct

From this reading That part of it which relates to the hogs shaking the trees for one another, is not likely to be true, though it is possible all the other particulars are correct.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It is not easy to swallow this story of the Jesuit, though he was himself a native of the country where the scene is laid.

destroy completely

From this reading That they roam in great flocks through the canela forests, and devour with avidity the blossoms of these trees, is undoubtedly a fact--of which our travellers had the evidence of their own eyes while on their journey up the river Napo.

having two barrels mounted side by side

From this reading They were passing a place where these wild cinnamon-trees lined the banks of the stream; and, in order to make a closer examination of such an interesting species, Alexis landed from the _periagua_, Ivan went along with him--taking his double-barrelled gun, in hopes of getting a shot at something.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It may be true enough that the animals shake the trees to bring down the flowers: for this would exhibit a sagacity not greater than hogs of other species are capable of; but it is not according to the laws of their moral nature to perform the service for one another.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It is not easy to swallow this story of the Jesuit, though he was himself a native of the country where the scene is laid.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It may be true enough that the animals shake the trees to bring down the flowers: for this would exhibit a sagacity not greater than hogs of other species are capable of; but it is not according to the laws of their moral nature to perform the service for one another.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading That they roam in great flocks through the canela forests, and devour with avidity the blossoms of these trees, is undoubtedly a fact--of which our travellers had the evidence of their own eyes while on their journey up the river Napo.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading They were passing a place where these wild cinnamon-trees lined the banks of the stream; and, in order to make a closer examination of such an interesting species, Alexis landed from the _periagua_, Ivan went along with him--taking his double-barrelled gun, in hopes of getting a shot at something.

show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading It may be true enough that the animals shake the trees to bring down the flowers: for this would exhibit a sagacity not greater than hogs of other species are capable of; but it is not according to the laws of their moral nature to perform the service for one another.

opinion or judgment

From this reading That they roam in great flocks through the canela forests, and devour with avidity the blossoms of these trees, is undoubtedly a fact--of which our travellers had the evidence of their own eyes while on their journey up the river Napo.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading That they roam in great flocks through the canela forests, and devour with avidity the blossoms of these trees, is undoubtedly a fact--of which our travellers had the evidence of their own eyes while on their journey up the river Napo.

plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading That they roam in great flocks through the canela forests, and devour with avidity the blossoms of these trees, is undoubtedly a fact--of which our travellers had the evidence of their own eyes while on their journey up the river Napo.

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

From this reading It may be true enough that the animals shake the trees to bring down the flowers: for this would exhibit a sagacity not greater than hogs of other species are capable of; but it is not according to the laws of their moral nature to perform the service for one another.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That part of it which relates to the hogs shaking the trees for one another, is not likely to be true, though it is possible all the other particulars are correct.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading That they roam in great flocks through the canela forests, and devour with avidity the blossoms of these trees, is undoubtedly a fact--of which our travellers had the evidence of their own eyes while on their journey up the river Napo.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They were passing a place where these wild cinnamon-trees lined the banks of the stream; and, in order to make a closer examination of such an interesting species, Alexis landed from the _periagua_, Ivan went along with him--taking his double-barrelled gun, in hopes of getting a shot at something.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading They were passing a place where these wild cinnamon-trees lined the banks of the stream; and, in order to make a closer examination of such an interesting species, Alexis landed from the _periagua_, Ivan went along with him--taking his double-barrelled gun, in hopes of getting a shot at something.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading That they roam in great flocks through the canela forests, and devour with avidity the blossoms of these trees, is undoubtedly a fact--of which our travellers had the evidence of their own eyes while on their journey up the river Napo.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading It may be true enough that the animals shake the trees to bring down the flowers: for this would exhibit a sagacity not greater than hogs of other species are capable of; but it is not according to the laws of their moral nature to perform the service for one another.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading They were passing a place where these wild cinnamon-trees lined the banks of the stream; and, in order to make a closer examination of such an interesting species, Alexis landed from the _periagua_, Ivan went along with him--taking his double-barrelled gun, in hopes of getting a shot at something.

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

From this reading That they roam in great flocks through the canela forests, and devour with avidity the blossoms of these trees, is undoubtedly a fact--of which our travellers had the evidence of their own eyes while on their journey up the river Napo.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It is not easy to swallow this story of the Jesuit, though he was himself a native of the country where the scene is laid.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading They were passing a place where these wild cinnamon-trees lined the banks of the stream; and, in order to make a closer examination of such an interesting species, Alexis landed from the _periagua_, Ivan went along with him--taking his double-barrelled gun, in hopes of getting a shot at something.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading It is not easy to swallow this story of the Jesuit, though he was himself a native of the country where the scene is laid.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading They were passing a place where these wild cinnamon-trees lined the banks of the stream; and, in order to make a closer examination of such an interesting species, Alexis landed from the _periagua_, Ivan went along with him--taking his double-barrelled gun, in hopes of getting a shot at something.

plural of “hog” — a person regarded as greedy and pig-like

From this reading That part of it which relates to the hogs shaking the trees for one another, is not likely to be true, though it is possible all the other particulars are correct.

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

From this reading They were passing a place where these wild cinnamon-trees lined the banks of the stream; and, in order to make a closer examination of such an interesting species, Alexis landed from the _periagua_, Ivan went along with him--taking his double-barrelled gun, in hopes of getting a shot at something.

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

From this reading That they roam in great flocks through the canela forests, and devour with avidity the blossoms of these trees, is undoubtedly a fact--of which our travellers had the evidence of their own eyes while on their journey up the river Napo.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading They were passing a place where these wild cinnamon-trees lined the banks of the stream; and, in order to make a closer examination of such an interesting species, Alexis landed from the _periagua_, Ivan went along with him--taking his double-barrelled gun, in hopes of getting a shot at something.

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

From this reading It is not easy to swallow this story of the Jesuit, though he was himself a native of the country where the scene is laid.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is not easy to swallow this story of the Jesuit, though he was himself a native of the country where the scene is laid.

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From this reading They were passing a place where these wild cinnamon-trees lined the banks of the stream; and, in order to make a closer examination of such an interesting species, Alexis landed from the _periagua_, Ivan went along with him--taking his double-barrelled gun, in hopes of getting a shot at something.

a member of the Jesuit order

From this reading It is not easy to swallow this story of the Jesuit, though he was himself a native of the country where the scene is laid.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading That they roam in great flocks through the canela forests, and devour with avidity the blossoms of these trees, is undoubtedly a fact--of which our travellers had the evidence of their own eyes while on their journey up the river Napo.

set down according to a plan

From this reading It is not easy to swallow this story of the Jesuit, though he was himself a native of the country where the scene is laid.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading They were passing a place where these wild cinnamon-trees lined the banks of the stream; and, in order to make a closer examination of such an interesting species, Alexis landed from the _periagua_, Ivan went along with him--taking his double-barrelled gun, in hopes of getting a shot at something.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading It may be true enough that the animals shake the trees to bring down the flowers: for this would exhibit a sagacity not greater than hogs of other species are capable of; but it is not according to the laws of their moral nature to perform the service for one another.

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

From this reading That part of it which relates to the hogs shaking the trees for one another, is not likely to be true, though it is possible all the other particulars are correct.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading They were passing a place where these wild cinnamon-trees lined the banks of the stream; and, in order to make a closer examination of such an interesting species, Alexis landed from the _periagua_, Ivan went along with him--taking his double-barrelled gun, in hopes of getting a shot at something.

engage in

From this reading They were passing a place where these wild cinnamon-trees lined the banks of the stream; and, in order to make a closer examination of such an interesting species, Alexis landed from the _periagua_, Ivan went along with him--taking his double-barrelled gun, in hopes of getting a shot at something.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It may be true enough that the animals shake the trees to bring down the flowers: for this would exhibit a sagacity not greater than hogs of other species are capable of; but it is not according to the laws of their moral nature to perform the service for one another.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading It may be true enough that the animals shake the trees to bring down the flowers: for this would exhibit a sagacity not greater than hogs of other species are capable of; but it is not according to the laws of their moral nature to perform the service for one another.

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From this reading That they roam in great flocks through the canela forests, and devour with avidity the blossoms of these trees, is undoubtedly a fact--of which our travellers had the evidence of their own eyes while on their journey up the river Napo.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading It is not easy to swallow this story of the Jesuit, though he was himself a native of the country where the scene is laid.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading It may be true enough that the animals shake the trees to bring down the flowers: for this would exhibit a sagacity not greater than hogs of other species are capable of; but it is not according to the laws of their moral nature to perform the service for one another.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is not easy to swallow this story of the Jesuit, though he was himself a native of the country where the scene is laid.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is not easy to swallow this story of the Jesuit, though he was himself a native of the country where the scene is laid.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading That they roam in great flocks through the canela forests, and devour with avidity the blossoms of these trees, is undoubtedly a fact--of which our travellers had the evidence of their own eyes while on their journey up the river Napo.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading That part of it which relates to the hogs shaking the trees for one another, is not likely to be true, though it is possible all the other particulars are correct.

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

From this reading They were passing a place where these wild cinnamon-trees lined the banks of the stream; and, in order to make a closer examination of such an interesting species, Alexis landed from the _periagua_, Ivan went along with him--taking his double-barrelled gun, in hopes of getting a shot at something.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading That part of it which relates to the hogs shaking the trees for one another, is not likely to be true, though it is possible all the other particulars are correct.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading That they roam in great flocks through the canela forests, and devour with avidity the blossoms of these trees, is undoubtedly a fact--of which our travellers had the evidence of their own eyes while on their journey up the river Napo.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading That they roam in great flocks through the canela forests, and devour with avidity the blossoms of these trees, is undoubtedly a fact--of which our travellers had the evidence of their own eyes while on their journey up the river Napo.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading That part of it which relates to the hogs shaking the trees for one another, is not likely to be true, though it is possible all the other particulars are correct.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading That part of it which relates to the hogs shaking the trees for one another, is not likely to be true, though it is possible all the other particulars are correct.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading They were passing a place where these wild cinnamon-trees lined the banks of the stream; and, in order to make a closer examination of such an interesting species, Alexis landed from the _periagua_, Ivan went along with him--taking his double-barrelled gun, in hopes of getting a shot at something.

carry out or perform an action

From this reading It may be true enough that the animals shake the trees to bring down the flowers: for this would exhibit a sagacity not greater than hogs of other species are capable of; but it is not according to the laws of their moral nature to perform the service for one another.

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

From this reading They were passing a place where these wild cinnamon-trees lined the banks of the stream; and, in order to make a closer examination of such an interesting species, Alexis landed from the _periagua_, Ivan went along with him--taking his double-barrelled gun, in hopes of getting a shot at something.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading They were passing a place where these wild cinnamon-trees lined the banks of the stream; and, in order to make a closer examination of such an interesting species, Alexis landed from the _periagua_, Ivan went along with him--taking his double-barrelled gun, in hopes of getting a shot at something.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading That part of it which relates to the hogs shaking the trees for one another, is not likely to be true, though it is possible all the other particulars are correct.

third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading That part of it which relates to the hogs shaking the trees for one another, is not likely to be true, though it is possible all the other particulars are correct.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading That they roam in great flocks through the canela forests, and devour with avidity the blossoms of these trees, is undoubtedly a fact--of which our travellers had the evidence of their own eyes while on their journey up the river Napo.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading That they roam in great flocks through the canela forests, and devour with avidity the blossoms of these trees, is undoubtedly a fact--of which our travellers had the evidence of their own eyes while on their journey up the river Napo.

The quality of being sagacious; keen wisdom and sound judgment. (Sự minh triết, sự sáng suốt.)

From this reading It may be true enough that the animals shake the trees to bring down the flowers: for this would exhibit a sagacity not greater than hogs of other species are capable of; but it is not according to the laws of their moral nature to perform the service for one another.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading It is not easy to swallow this story of the Jesuit, though he was himself a native of the country where the scene is laid.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading It may be true enough that the animals shake the trees to bring down the flowers: for this would exhibit a sagacity not greater than hogs of other species are capable of; but it is not according to the laws of their moral nature to perform the service for one another.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading It may be true enough that the animals shake the trees to bring down the flowers: for this would exhibit a sagacity not greater than hogs of other species are capable of; but it is not according to the laws of their moral nature to perform the service for one another.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading That part of it which relates to the hogs shaking the trees for one another, is not likely to be true, though it is possible all the other particulars are correct.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading They were passing a place where these wild cinnamon-trees lined the banks of the stream; and, in order to make a closer examination of such an interesting species, Alexis landed from the _periagua_, Ivan went along with him--taking his double-barrelled gun, in hopes of getting a shot at something.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading They were passing a place where these wild cinnamon-trees lined the banks of the stream; and, in order to make a closer examination of such an interesting species, Alexis landed from the _periagua_, Ivan went along with him--taking his double-barrelled gun, in hopes of getting a shot at something.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading It may be true enough that the animals shake the trees to bring down the flowers: for this would exhibit a sagacity not greater than hogs of other species are capable of; but it is not according to the laws of their moral nature to perform the service for one another.

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 It is not easy to swallow this story of the Jesuit, though he was himself a native of the country where the scene is laid.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading They were passing a place where these wild cinnamon-trees lined the banks of the stream; and, in order to make a closer examination of such an interesting species, Alexis landed from the _periagua_, Ivan went along with him--taking his double-barrelled gun, in hopes of getting a shot at something.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading They were passing a place where these wild cinnamon-trees lined the banks of the stream; and, in order to make a closer examination of such an interesting species, Alexis landed from the _periagua_, Ivan went along with him--taking his double-barrelled gun, in hopes of getting a shot at something.

pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading It is not easy to swallow this story of the Jesuit, though he was himself a native of the country where the scene is laid.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading They were passing a place where these wild cinnamon-trees lined the banks of the stream; and, in order to make a closer examination of such an interesting species, Alexis landed from the _periagua_, Ivan went along with him--taking his double-barrelled gun, in hopes of getting a shot at something.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It may be true enough that the animals shake the trees to bring down the flowers: for this would exhibit a sagacity not greater than hogs of other species are capable of; but it is not according to the laws of their moral nature to perform the service for one another.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That part of it which relates to the hogs shaking the trees for one another, is not likely to be true, though it is possible all the other particulars are correct.

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

From this reading It is not easy to swallow this story of the Jesuit, though he was himself a native of the country where the scene is laid.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It may be true enough that the animals shake the trees to bring down the flowers: for this would exhibit a sagacity not greater than hogs of other species are capable of; but it is not according to the laws of their moral nature to perform the service for one another.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading That they roam in great flocks through the canela forests, and devour with avidity the blossoms of these trees, is undoubtedly a fact--of which our travellers had the evidence of their own eyes while on their journey up the river Napo.

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

From this reading That they roam in great flocks through the canela forests, and devour with avidity the blossoms of these trees, is undoubtedly a fact--of which our travellers had the evidence of their own eyes while on their journey up the river Napo.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It is not easy to swallow this story of the Jesuit, though he was himself a native of the country where the scene is laid.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It is not easy to swallow this story of the Jesuit, though he was himself a native of the country where the scene is laid.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading That they roam in great flocks through the canela forests, and devour with avidity the blossoms of these trees, is undoubtedly a fact--of which our travellers had the evidence of their own eyes while on their journey up the river Napo.

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

From this reading It is not easy to swallow this story of the Jesuit, though he was himself a native of the country where the scene is laid.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading That they roam in great flocks through the canela forests, and devour with avidity the blossoms of these trees, is undoubtedly a fact--of which our travellers had the evidence of their own eyes while on their journey up the river Napo.

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 That part of it which relates to the hogs shaking the trees for one another, is not likely to be true, though it is possible all the other particulars are correct.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading That part of it which relates to the hogs shaking the trees for one another, is not likely to be true, though it is possible all the other particulars are correct.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading That they roam in great flocks through the canela forests, and devour with avidity the blossoms of these trees, is undoubtedly a fact--of which our travellers had the evidence of their own eyes while on their journey up the river Napo.

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

From this reading That they roam in great flocks through the canela forests, and devour with avidity the blossoms of these trees, is undoubtedly a fact--of which our travellers had the evidence of their own eyes while on their journey up the river Napo.

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

From this reading It is not easy to swallow this story of the Jesuit, though he was himself a native of the country where the scene is laid.

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

From this reading They were passing a place where these wild cinnamon-trees lined the banks of the stream; and, in order to make a closer examination of such an interesting species, Alexis landed from the _periagua_, Ivan went along with him--taking his double-barrelled gun, in hopes of getting a shot at something.

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

From this reading They were passing a place where these wild cinnamon-trees lined the banks of the stream; and, in order to make a closer examination of such an interesting species, Alexis landed from the _periagua_, Ivan went along with him--taking his double-barrelled gun, in hopes of getting a shot at something.

in or at the place that

From this reading It is not easy to swallow this story of the Jesuit, though he was himself a native of the country where the scene is laid.

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

From this reading That part of it which relates to the hogs shaking the trees for one another, is not likely to be true, though it is possible all the other particulars are correct.

during the time that

From this reading That they roam in great flocks through the canela forests, and devour with avidity the blossoms of these trees, is undoubtedly a fact--of which our travellers had the evidence of their own eyes while on their journey up the river Napo.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading They were passing a place where these wild cinnamon-trees lined the banks of the stream; and, in order to make a closer examination of such an interesting species, Alexis landed from the _periagua_, Ivan went along with him--taking his double-barrelled gun, in hopes of getting a shot at something.

in the company of; together with

From this reading That they roam in great flocks through the canela forests, and devour with avidity the blossoms of these trees, is undoubtedly a fact--of which our travellers had the evidence of their own eyes while on their journey up the river Napo.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It may be true enough that the animals shake the trees to bring down the flowers: for this would exhibit a sagacity not greater than hogs of other species are capable of; but it is not according to the laws of their moral nature to perform the service for one another.