used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On we go, gliding past the crocodiles that lie basking in the sun, and that lazily open one eye at us or a huge mouth, the sight making us shudder, but with a sense of devout thankfulness that we are at a respectable distance!
anew
From this reading Now and again we hear a sound like human voices, and straining our ears to listen we find to our amusement that it comes from monkeys chattering and quarrelling among themselves.
AmazonnounUS /ˈæməzɑːn/
a large strong and aggressive woman
From this reading BRAZILIAN BROWNIES Entering the mouth of the mighty River Amazon, we travel slowly by steamer right away through Northern Brazil, past Manaos, with wonderful forests on either side of us.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Now and again we hear a sound like human voices, and straining our ears to listen we find to our amusement that it comes from monkeys chattering and quarrelling among themselves.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Now and again we hear a sound like human voices, and straining our ears to listen we find to our amusement that it comes from monkeys chattering and quarrelling among themselves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How hot and stifling it is, for we are journeying through the Tropics!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading How hot and stifling it is, for we are journeying through the Tropics!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On we go, gliding past the crocodiles that lie basking in the sun, and that lazily open one eye at us or a huge mouth, the sight making us shudder, but with a sense of devout thankfulness that we are at a respectable distance!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading BRAZILIAN BROWNIES Entering the mouth of the mighty River Amazon, we travel slowly by steamer right away through Northern Brazil, past Manaos, with wonderful forests on either side of us.
baskingverbUS /ˈbæskɪŋ/
-ing form of “bask” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading On we go, gliding past the crocodiles that lie basking in the sun, and that lazily open one eye at us or a huge mouth, the sight making us shudder, but with a sense of devout thankfulness that we are at a respectable distance!
BrazilnounUS /brəˈzɪl/
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 BRAZILIAN BROWNIES Entering the mouth of the mighty River Amazon, we travel slowly by steamer right away through Northern Brazil, past Manaos, with wonderful forests on either side of us.
BRAZILIANadjectiveUS /brəˈzɪljən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Brazil or the people of Brazil
From this reading BRAZILIAN BROWNIES Entering the mouth of the mighty River Amazon, we travel slowly by steamer right away through Northern Brazil, past Manaos, with wonderful forests on either side of us.
BROWNIESnounUS /ˈbraʊniz/
plural of “brownie” — a junior Girl Scout
From this reading BRAZILIAN BROWNIES Entering the mouth of the mighty River Amazon, we travel slowly by steamer right away through Northern Brazil, past Manaos, with wonderful forests on either side of us.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On we go, gliding past the crocodiles that lie basking in the sun, and that lazily open one eye at us or a huge mouth, the sight making us shudder, but with a sense of devout thankfulness that we are at a respectable distance!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BRAZILIAN BROWNIES Entering the mouth of the mighty River Amazon, we travel slowly by steamer right away through Northern Brazil, past Manaos, with wonderful forests on either side of us.
chatteringnounUS /ˈtʃætərɪŋ/
the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
From this reading Now and again we hear a sound like human voices, and straining our ears to listen we find to our amusement that it comes from monkeys chattering and quarrelling among themselves.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Now and again we hear a sound like human voices, and straining our ears to listen we find to our amusement that it comes from monkeys chattering and quarrelling among themselves.
crocodilesnounUS /ˈkrɑːkədaɪlz/
plural of “crocodile” — large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and sharp teeth and a body covered with bony plates; of sluggish tropical waters
From this reading On we go, gliding past the crocodiles that lie basking in the sun, and that lazily open one eye at us or a huge mouth, the sight making us shudder, but with a sense of devout thankfulness that we are at a respectable distance!
devoutadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaʊt/
deeply religious
From this reading On we go, gliding past the crocodiles that lie basking in the sun, and that lazily open one eye at us or a huge mouth, the sight making us shudder, but with a sense of devout thankfulness that we are at a respectable distance!
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading On we go, gliding past the crocodiles that lie basking in the sun, and that lazily open one eye at us or a huge mouth, the sight making us shudder, but with a sense of devout thankfulness that we are at a respectable distance!
disturbsverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrbz/
third-person singular of “disturb” — move deeply
From this reading No sound disturbs the quiet, except the ripple of the water, and the screams of gaily-coloured parrots.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Now and again we hear a sound like human voices, and straining our ears to listen we find to our amusement that it comes from monkeys chattering and quarrelling among themselves.
one or the other of two
From this reading BRAZILIAN BROWNIES Entering the mouth of the mighty River Amazon, we travel slowly by steamer right away through Northern Brazil, past Manaos, with wonderful forests on either side of us.
a movement into or inward
From this reading BRAZILIAN BROWNIES Entering the mouth of the mighty River Amazon, we travel slowly by steamer right away through Northern Brazil, past Manaos, with wonderful forests on either side of us.
apart from; not including
From this reading No sound disturbs the quiet, except the ripple of the water, and the screams of gaily-coloured parrots.
the organ of sight
From this reading On we go, gliding past the crocodiles that lie basking in the sun, and that lazily open one eye at us or a huge mouth, the sight making us shudder, but with a sense of devout thankfulness that we are at a respectable distance!
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Now and again we hear a sound like human voices, and straining our ears to listen we find to our amusement that it comes from monkeys chattering and quarrelling among themselves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading How hot and stifling it is, for we are journeying through the Tropics!
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading BRAZILIAN BROWNIES Entering the mouth of the mighty River Amazon, we travel slowly by steamer right away through Northern Brazil, past Manaos, with wonderful forests on either side of us.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now and again we hear a sound like human voices, and straining our ears to listen we find to our amusement that it comes from monkeys chattering and quarrelling among themselves.
gaily-coloured
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From this reading No sound disturbs the quiet, except the ripple of the water, and the screams of gaily-coloured parrots.
glidingnounUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of flying a glider
From this reading On we go, gliding past the crocodiles that lie basking in the sun, and that lazily open one eye at us or a huge mouth, the sight making us shudder, but with a sense of devout thankfulness that we are at a respectable distance!
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On we go, gliding past the crocodiles that lie basking in the sun, and that lazily open one eye at us or a huge mouth, the sight making us shudder, but with a sense of devout thankfulness that we are at a respectable distance!
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Now and again we hear a sound like human voices, and straining our ears to listen we find to our amusement that it comes from monkeys chattering and quarrelling among themselves.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading How hot and stifling it is, for we are journeying through the Tropics!
How
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unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading On we go, gliding past the crocodiles that lie basking in the sun, and that lazily open one eye at us or a huge mouth, the sight making us shudder, but with a sense of devout thankfulness that we are at a respectable distance!
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Now and again we hear a sound like human voices, and straining our ears to listen we find to our amusement that it comes from monkeys chattering and quarrelling among themselves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On we go, gliding past the crocodiles that lie basking in the sun, and that lazily open one eye at us or a huge mouth, the sight making us shudder, but with a sense of devout thankfulness that we are at a respectable distance!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How hot and stifling it is, for we are journeying through the Tropics!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How hot and stifling it is, for we are journeying through the Tropics!
journeyingnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniɪŋ/
the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading How hot and stifling it is, for we are journeying through the Tropics!
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading On we go, gliding past the crocodiles that lie basking in the sun, and that lazily open one eye at us or a huge mouth, the sight making us shudder, but with a sense of devout thankfulness that we are at a respectable distance!
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading On we go, gliding past the crocodiles that lie basking in the sun, and that lazily open one eye at us or a huge mouth, the sight making us shudder, but with a sense of devout thankfulness that we are at a respectable distance!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Now and again we hear a sound like human voices, and straining our ears to listen we find to our amusement that it comes from monkeys chattering and quarrelling among themselves.
hear with intention
From this reading Now and again we hear a sound like human voices, and straining our ears to listen we find to our amusement that it comes from monkeys chattering and quarrelling among themselves.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading On we go, gliding past the crocodiles that lie basking in the sun, and that lazily open one eye at us or a huge mouth, the sight making us shudder, but with a sense of devout thankfulness that we are at a respectable distance!
Manaos
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From this reading BRAZILIAN BROWNIES Entering the mouth of the mighty River Amazon, we travel slowly by steamer right away through Northern Brazil, past Manaos, with wonderful forests on either side of us.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading BRAZILIAN BROWNIES Entering the mouth of the mighty River Amazon, we travel slowly by steamer right away through Northern Brazil, past Manaos, with wonderful forests on either side of us.
monkeysnounUS /ˈmʌŋkiz/
plural of “monkey” — any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading Now and again we hear a sound like human voices, and straining our ears to listen we find to our amusement that it comes from monkeys chattering and quarrelling among themselves.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading BRAZILIAN BROWNIES Entering the mouth of the mighty River Amazon, we travel slowly by steamer right away through Northern Brazil, past Manaos, with wonderful forests on either side of us.
not any; not one
From this reading No sound disturbs the quiet, except the ripple of the water, and the screams of gaily-coloured parrots.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading BRAZILIAN BROWNIES Entering the mouth of the mighty River Amazon, we travel slowly by steamer right away through Northern Brazil, past Manaos, with wonderful forests on either side of us.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now and again we hear a sound like human voices, and straining our ears to listen we find to our amusement that it comes from monkeys chattering and quarrelling among themselves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BRAZILIAN BROWNIES Entering the mouth of the mighty River Amazon, we travel slowly by steamer right away through Northern Brazil, past Manaos, with wonderful forests on either side of us.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BRAZILIAN BROWNIES Entering the mouth of the mighty River Amazon, we travel slowly by steamer right away through Northern Brazil, past Manaos, with wonderful forests on either side of us.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On we go, gliding past the crocodiles that lie basking in the sun, and that lazily open one eye at us or a huge mouth, the sight making us shudder, but with a sense of devout thankfulness that we are at a respectable distance!
To move from a closed position.
From this reading On we go, gliding past the crocodiles that lie basking in the sun, and that lazily open one eye at us or a huge mouth, the sight making us shudder, but with a sense of devout thankfulness that we are at a respectable distance!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On we go, gliding past the crocodiles that lie basking in the sun, and that lazily open one eye at us or a huge mouth, the sight making us shudder, but with a sense of devout thankfulness that we are at a respectable distance!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Now and again we hear a sound like human voices, and straining our ears to listen we find to our amusement that it comes from monkeys chattering and quarrelling among themselves.
parrotsnounUS /ˈperəts/
plural of “parrot” — usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
From this reading No sound disturbs the quiet, except the ripple of the water, and the screams of gaily-coloured parrots.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading BRAZILIAN BROWNIES Entering the mouth of the mighty River Amazon, we travel slowly by steamer right away through Northern Brazil, past Manaos, with wonderful forests on either side of us.
quarrelling
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From this reading Now and again we hear a sound like human voices, and straining our ears to listen we find to our amusement that it comes from monkeys chattering and quarrelling among themselves.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading No sound disturbs the quiet, except the ripple of the water, and the screams of gaily-coloured parrots.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading On we go, gliding past the crocodiles that lie basking in the sun, and that lazily open one eye at us or a huge mouth, the sight making us shudder, but with a sense of devout thankfulness that we are at a respectable distance!
precisely, exactly
From this reading BRAZILIAN BROWNIES Entering the mouth of the mighty River Amazon, we travel slowly by steamer right away through Northern Brazil, past Manaos, with wonderful forests on either side of us.
ripplenounUS /ˈrɪpəl/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading No sound disturbs the quiet, except the ripple of the water, and the screams of gaily-coloured parrots.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading BRAZILIAN BROWNIES Entering the mouth of the mighty River Amazon, we travel slowly by steamer right away through Northern Brazil, past Manaos, with wonderful forests on either side of us.
screamsnounUS /skriːmz/
plural of “scream” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading No sound disturbs the quiet, except the ripple of the water, and the screams of gaily-coloured parrots.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading On we go, gliding past the crocodiles that lie basking in the sun, and that lazily open one eye at us or a huge mouth, the sight making us shudder, but with a sense of devout thankfulness that we are at a respectable distance!
shudderverbUS /ˈʃʌdər/
shake, as from cold
From this reading On we go, gliding past the crocodiles that lie basking in the sun, and that lazily open one eye at us or a huge mouth, the sight making us shudder, but with a sense of devout thankfulness that we are at a respectable distance!
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading BRAZILIAN BROWNIES Entering the mouth of the mighty River Amazon, we travel slowly by steamer right away through Northern Brazil, past Manaos, with wonderful forests on either side of us.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading On we go, gliding past the crocodiles that lie basking in the sun, and that lazily open one eye at us or a huge mouth, the sight making us shudder, but with a sense of devout thankfulness that we are at a respectable distance!
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading BRAZILIAN BROWNIES Entering the mouth of the mighty River Amazon, we travel slowly by steamer right away through Northern Brazil, past Manaos, with wonderful forests on either side of us.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading No sound disturbs the quiet, except the ripple of the water, and the screams of gaily-coloured parrots.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading BRAZILIAN BROWNIES Entering the mouth of the mighty River Amazon, we travel slowly by steamer right away through Northern Brazil, past Manaos, with wonderful forests on either side of us.
stiflingnounUS /ˈstaɪflɪŋ/
forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
From this reading How hot and stifling it is, for we are journeying through the Tropics!
strainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
an intense or violent exertion
From this reading Now and again we hear a sound like human voices, and straining our ears to listen we find to our amusement that it comes from monkeys chattering and quarrelling among themselves.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading On we go, gliding past the crocodiles that lie basking in the sun, and that lazily open one eye at us or a huge mouth, the sight making us shudder, but with a sense of devout thankfulness that we are at a respectable distance!
thankfulnessnounUS /ˈθæŋkfəlnes/
warm friendly feelings of gratitude
From this reading On we go, gliding past the crocodiles that lie basking in the sun, and that lazily open one eye at us or a huge mouth, the sight making us shudder, but with a sense of devout thankfulness that we are at a respectable distance!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On we go, gliding past the crocodiles that lie basking in the sun, and that lazily open one eye at us or a huge mouth, the sight making us shudder, but with a sense of devout thankfulness that we are at a respectable distance!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BRAZILIAN BROWNIES Entering the mouth of the mighty River Amazon, we travel slowly by steamer right away through Northern Brazil, past Manaos, with wonderful forests on either side of us.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Now and again we hear a sound like human voices, and straining our ears to listen we find to our amusement that it comes from monkeys chattering and quarrelling among themselves.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading BRAZILIAN BROWNIES Entering the mouth of the mighty River Amazon, we travel slowly by steamer right away through Northern Brazil, past Manaos, with wonderful forests on either side of us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now and again we hear a sound like human voices, and straining our ears to listen we find to our amusement that it comes from monkeys chattering and quarrelling among themselves.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading BRAZILIAN BROWNIES Entering the mouth of the mighty River Amazon, we travel slowly by steamer right away through Northern Brazil, past Manaos, with wonderful forests on either side of us.
TropicsnounUS /ˈtrɑːpɪks/
the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate
From this reading How hot and stifling it is, for we are journeying through the Tropics!
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BRAZILIAN BROWNIES Entering the mouth of the mighty River Amazon, we travel slowly by steamer right away through Northern Brazil, past Manaos, with wonderful forests on either side of us.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Now and again we hear a sound like human voices, and straining our ears to listen we find to our amusement that it comes from monkeys chattering and quarrelling among themselves.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading No sound disturbs the quiet, except the ripple of the water, and the screams of gaily-coloured parrots.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading BRAZILIAN BROWNIES Entering the mouth of the mighty River Amazon, we travel slowly by steamer right away through Northern Brazil, past Manaos, with wonderful forests on either side of us.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BRAZILIAN BROWNIES Entering the mouth of the mighty River Amazon, we travel slowly by steamer right away through Northern Brazil, past Manaos, with wonderful forests on either side of us.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading BRAZILIAN BROWNIES Entering the mouth of the mighty River Amazon, we travel slowly by steamer right away through Northern Brazil, past Manaos, with wonderful forests on either side of us.
