Chapter XXX

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

From this reading Meanwhile the Lali who had been worsted in the war, and whose defeat even the gallant Oboo could not avert, determined on a change of tactics.

-ing form of “abandon” — forsake, leave behind

From this reading And the apes left their cocoanuts and cinnamon branches, and came up out of their fisheries, (abandoning their sports with parrots, and their fights with owls,) and hurried to the country of the Lali and the seat of war.

(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 Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

plural of “ambassador” — a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

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From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Out into the forests and among the palm groves, therefore, they went, calling to the inhabitants of the trees and vines to come down, and sending their summons into the tangled thickets of the swamps.

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

From this reading Meanwhile the Lali who had been worsted in the war, and whose defeat even the gallant Oboo could not avert, determined on a change of tactics.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

plural of “ape” — any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

From this reading Meanwhile the Lali who had been worsted in the war, and whose defeat even the gallant Oboo could not avert, determined on a change of tactics.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Meanwhile the Lali who had been worsted in the war, and whose defeat even the gallant Oboo could not avert, determined on a change of tactics.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading And the apes left their cocoanuts and cinnamon branches, and came up out of their fisheries, (abandoning their sports with parrots, and their fights with owls,) and hurried to the country of the Lali and the seat of war.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Out into the forests and among the palm groves, therefore, they went, calling to the inhabitants of the trees and vines to come down, and sending their summons into the tangled thickets of the swamps.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading And the apes left their cocoanuts and cinnamon branches, and came up out of their fisheries, (abandoning their sports with parrots, and their fights with owls,) and hurried to the country of the Lali and the seat of war.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Meanwhile the Lali who had been worsted in the war, and whose defeat even the gallant Oboo could not avert, determined on a change of tactics.

aromatic bark used as a spice

From this reading And the apes left their cocoanuts and cinnamon branches, and came up out of their fisheries, (abandoning their sports with parrots, and their fights with owls,) and hurried to the country of the Lali and the seat of war.

plural of “cocoanut” — large hard-shelled oval nut with a fibrous husk containing thick white meat surrounding a central cavity filled (when fresh) with fluid or milk

From this reading And the apes left their cocoanuts and cinnamon branches, and came up out of their fisheries, (abandoning their sports with parrots, and their fights with owls,) and hurried to the country of the Lali and the seat of war.

get or gather together

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

brought together in one place

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

plural of “combatant” — someone who fights (or is fighting)

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Out into the forests and among the palm groves, therefore, they went, calling to the inhabitants of the trees and vines to come down, and sending their summons into the tangled thickets of the swamps.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Meanwhile the Lali who had been worsted in the war, and whose defeat even the gallant Oboo could not avert, determined on a change of tactics.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading And the apes left their cocoanuts and cinnamon branches, and came up out of their fisheries, (abandoning their sports with parrots, and their fights with owls,) and hurried to the country of the Lali and the seat of war.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading Meanwhile the Lali who had been worsted in the war, and whose defeat even the gallant Oboo could not avert, determined on a change of tactics.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Meanwhile the Lali who had been worsted in the war, and whose defeat even the gallant Oboo could not avert, determined on a change of tactics.

-ing form of “differ” — be different

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Out into the forests and among the palm groves, therefore, they went, calling to the inhabitants of the trees and vines to come down, and sending their summons into the tangled thickets of the swamps.

divisible by two

From this reading Meanwhile the Lali who had been worsted in the war, and whose defeat even the gallant Oboo could not avert, determined on a change of tactics.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading And the apes left their cocoanuts and cinnamon branches, and came up out of their fisheries, (abandoning their sports with parrots, and their fights with owls,) and hurried to the country of the Lali and the seat of war.

plural of “fishery” — a workplace where fish are caught and processed and sold

From this reading And the apes left their cocoanuts and cinnamon branches, and came up out of their fisheries, (abandoning their sports with parrots, and their fights with owls,) and hurried to the country of the Lali and the seat of war.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

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

From this reading Out into the forests and among the palm groves, therefore, they went, calling to the inhabitants of the trees and vines to come down, and sending their summons into the tangled thickets of the swamps.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading Meanwhile the Lali who had been worsted in the war, and whose defeat even the gallant Oboo could not avert, determined on a change of tactics.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)

From this reading Out into the forests and among the palm groves, therefore, they went, calling to the inhabitants of the trees and vines to come down, and sending their summons into the tangled thickets of the swamps.

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

From this reading Meanwhile the Lali who had been worsted in the war, and whose defeat even the gallant Oboo could not avert, determined on a change of tactics.

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From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading And the apes left their cocoanuts and cinnamon branches, and came up out of their fisheries, (abandoning their sports with parrots, and their fights with owls,) and hurried to the country of the Lali and the seat of war.

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

From this reading Meanwhile the Lali who had been worsted in the war, and whose defeat even the gallant Oboo could not avert, determined on a change of tactics.

the state of being inferior

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading Out into the forests and among the palm groves, therefore, they went, calling to the inhabitants of the trees and vines to come down, and sending their summons into the tangled thickets of the swamps.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Out into the forests and among the palm groves, therefore, they went, calling to the inhabitants of the trees and vines to come down, and sending their summons into the tangled thickets of the swamps.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

past form of “lack” — be without

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

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From this reading Meanwhile the Lali who had been worsted in the war, and whose defeat even the gallant Oboo could not avert, determined on a change of tactics.

immediately past

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading And the apes left their cocoanuts and cinnamon branches, and came up out of their fisheries, (abandoning their sports with parrots, and their fights with owls,) and hurried to the country of the Lali and the seat of war.

the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

engage in

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

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

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile the Lali who had been worsted in the war, and whose defeat even the gallant Oboo could not avert, determined on a change of tactics.

the force of workers available

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Meanwhile the Lali who had been worsted in the war, and whose defeat even the gallant Oboo could not avert, determined on a change of tactics.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

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From this reading Meanwhile the Lali who had been worsted in the war, and whose defeat even the gallant Oboo could not avert, determined on a change of tactics.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Meanwhile the Lali who had been worsted in the war, and whose defeat even the gallant Oboo could not avert, determined on a change of tactics.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Meanwhile the Lali who had been worsted in the war, and whose defeat even the gallant Oboo could not avert, determined on a change of tactics.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

and nothing more

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

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

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

plural of “owl” — nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes

From this reading And the apes left their cocoanuts and cinnamon branches, and came up out of their fisheries, (abandoning their sports with parrots, and their fights with owls,) and hurried to the country of the Lali and the seat of war.

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading Out into the forests and among the palm groves, therefore, they went, calling to the inhabitants of the trees and vines to come down, and sending their summons into the tangled thickets of the swamps.

plural of “parrot” — usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds

From this reading And the apes left their cocoanuts and cinnamon branches, and came up out of their fisheries, (abandoning their sports with parrots, and their fights with owls,) and hurried to the country of the Lali and the seat of war.

almost; nearly

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

determined

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

examine minutely

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading And the apes left their cocoanuts and cinnamon branches, and came up out of their fisheries, (abandoning their sports with parrots, and their fights with owls,) and hurried to the country of the Lali and the seat of war.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading Out into the forests and among the palm groves, therefore, they went, calling to the inhabitants of the trees and vines to come down, and sending their summons into the tangled thickets of the swamps.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

in a shrewd manner

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

having or showing or requiring special skill

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading And the apes left their cocoanuts and cinnamon branches, and came up out of their fisheries, (abandoning their sports with parrots, and their fights with owls,) and hurried to the country of the Lali and the seat of war.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

a request to be present

From this reading Out into the forests and among the palm groves, therefore, they went, calling to the inhabitants of the trees and vines to come down, and sending their summons into the tangled thickets of the swamps.

plural of “swamp” — low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog

From this reading Out into the forests and among the palm groves, therefore, they went, calling to the inhabitants of the trees and vines to come down, and sending their summons into the tangled thickets of the swamps.

the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy

From this reading Meanwhile the Lali who had been worsted in the war, and whose defeat even the gallant Oboo could not avert, determined on a change of tactics.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

in a confused mass

From this reading Out into the forests and among the palm groves, therefore, they went, calling to the inhabitants of the trees and vines to come down, and sending their summons into the tangled thickets of the swamps.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

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

From this reading Meanwhile the Lali who had been worsted in the war, and whose defeat even the gallant Oboo could not avert, determined on a change of tactics.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Out into the forests and among the palm groves, therefore, they went, calling to the inhabitants of the trees and vines to come down, and sending their summons into the tangled thickets of the swamps.

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

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

plural of “thicket” — a dense growth of bushes

From this reading Out into the forests and among the palm groves, therefore, they went, calling to the inhabitants of the trees and vines to come down, and sending their summons into the tangled thickets of the swamps.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

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

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

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 Out into the forests and among the palm groves, therefore, they went, calling to the inhabitants of the trees and vines to come down, and sending their summons into the tangled thickets of the swamps.

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

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

the act of using

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

plural of “variety” — a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading Out into the forests and among the palm groves, therefore, they went, calling to the inhabitants of the trees and vines to come down, and sending their summons into the tangled thickets of the swamps.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Meanwhile the Lali who had been worsted in the war, and whose defeat even the gallant Oboo could not avert, determined on a change of tactics.

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

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

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

From this reading Out into the forests and among the palm groves, therefore, they went, calling to the inhabitants of the trees and vines to come down, and sending their summons into the tangled thickets of the swamps.

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

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Recognizing their inferiority as combatants (being not so generally armed or so skilled in the use of arms as the Ammi), they resolved to make up in numbers what they lacked in skill; and so they sent out ambassadors and summoned all the apes from the countries beyond, shrewdly using the respite of the last few days from battle to collect allies.

in contrast with the fact that

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

which person or people

From this reading Meanwhile the Lali who had been worsted in the war, and whose defeat even the gallant Oboo could not avert, determined on a change of tactics.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

belonging to which person

From this reading Meanwhile the Lali who had been worsted in the war, and whose defeat even the gallant Oboo could not avert, determined on a change of tactics.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And the apes left their cocoanuts and cinnamon branches, and came up out of their fisheries, (abandoning their sports with parrots, and their fights with owls,) and hurried to the country of the Lali and the seat of war.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The Apes were far more numerous than the men, the latter being only one colony in the whole world, who were now all collected on one field of battle, whereas the Apes, though differing from one another, (being of many species besides the Man-apes,) were practically without limit (taking in all the country and all the varieties of Apes,) so that it was only a question of how wide a territory they should scour for allies, in order to bring any number to battle.

a woolen fabric with a hard textured surface and no nap; woven of worsted yarns "he wore a worsted suit"

From this reading Meanwhile the Lali who had been worsted in the war, and whose defeat even the gallant Oboo could not avert, determined on a change of tactics.