Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading THREE CHOW DOGS AND A FINAL SERIES OF AMUSING ADVENTURES At last the day came for us to say good-by to the happy hunting grounds and return to the perils and dangers of civilization.

plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading Automobile accidents were chronicled with staggering frequency, and there were murmurs of impending rebellions in India, political crises in England, feverish war talk in Germany, volcanic threats from Mount Etna, and a bewildering lot of other dreadful things.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading THREE CHOW DOGS AND A FINAL SERIES OF AMUSING ADVENTURES At last the day came for us to say good-by to the happy hunting grounds and return to the perils and dangers of civilization.

the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean

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North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

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providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading THREE CHOW DOGS AND A FINAL SERIES OF AMUSING ADVENTURES At last the day came for us to say good-by to the happy hunting grounds and return to the perils and dangers of civilization.

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

From this reading NINETY DAYS ON THE WAY THROUGH INDIA, JAVA, CHINA, MANILA AND JAPAN.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THREE CHOW DOGS AND A FINAL SERIES OF AMUSING ADVENTURES At last the day came for us to say good-by to the happy hunting grounds and return to the perils and dangers of civilization.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Automobile accidents were chronicled with staggering frequency, and there were murmurs of impending rebellions in India, political crises in England, feverish war talk in Germany, volcanic threats from Mount Etna, and a bewildering lot of other dreadful things.

in or to or toward a former location

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-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to

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

From this reading THREE CHOW DOGS AND A FINAL SERIES OF AMUSING ADVENTURES At last the day came for us to say good-by to the happy hunting grounds and return to the perils and dangers of civilization.

a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world

From this reading NINETY DAYS ON THE WAY THROUGH INDIA, JAVA, CHINA, MANILA AND JAPAN.

the imperial dynasty of China from 1122 to 221 BC; notable for the rise of Confucianism and Taoism

From this reading THREE CHOW DOGS AND A FINAL SERIES OF AMUSING ADVENTURES At last the day came for us to say good-by to the happy hunting grounds and return to the perils and dangers of civilization.

past form of “chronicle” — record in chronological order; make a historical record

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a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

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A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.

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plural of “crisis” — an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

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plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading THREE CHOW DOGS AND A FINAL SERIES OF AMUSING ADVENTURES At last the day came for us to say good-by to the happy hunting grounds and return to the perils and dangers of civilization.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THREE CHOW DOGS AND A FINAL SERIES OF AMUSING ADVENTURES At last the day came for us to say good-by to the happy hunting grounds and return to the perils and dangers of civilization.

the time during which someone's life continues

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plural of “disaster” — a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

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plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading THREE CHOW DOGS AND A FINAL SERIES OF AMUSING ADVENTURES At last the day came for us to say good-by to the happy hunting grounds and return to the perils and dangers of civilization.

causing fear or dread or terror

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a division of the United Kingdom

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an inactive volcano in Sicily; last erupted in 1961; the highest volcano in Europe (10,500 feet)

From this reading Automobile accidents were chronicled with staggering frequency, and there were murmurs of impending rebellions in India, political crises in England, feverish war talk in Germany, volcanic threats from Mount Etna, and a bewildering lot of other dreadful things.

plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

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marked by intense agitation or emotion

From this reading Automobile accidents were chronicled with staggering frequency, and there were murmurs of impending rebellions in India, political crises in England, feverish war talk in Germany, volcanic threats from Mount Etna, and a bewildering lot of other dreadful things.

past form of “filter” — remove by passing through a filter

From this reading Occasional newspapers had filtered into the wild places and in the peaceful security of our tents we had read of frightful mining disasters in America, of unparalleled floods in France, of the clash and jangle of rival polar explorers, of disasters at sea, of rioting and lynching in Illinois.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading THREE CHOW DOGS AND A FINAL SERIES OF AMUSING ADVENTURES At last the day came for us to say good-by to the happy hunting grounds and return to the perils and dangers of civilization.

plural of “flood” — the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading Occasional newspapers had filtered into the wild places and in the peaceful security of our tents we had read of frightful mining disasters in America, of unparalleled floods in France, of the clash and jangle of rival polar explorers, of disasters at sea, of rioting and lynching in Illinois.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

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the number of occurrences within a given time period

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provoking horror

From this reading Occasional newspapers had filtered into the wild places and in the peaceful security of our tents we had read of frightful mining disasters in America, of unparalleled floods in France, of the clash and jangle of rival polar explorers, of disasters at sea, of rioting and lynching in Illinois.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

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a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990

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a farewell remark

From this reading THREE CHOW DOGS AND A FINAL SERIES OF AMUSING ADVENTURES At last the day came for us to say good-by to the happy hunting grounds and return to the perils and dangers of civilization.

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

From this reading THREE CHOW DOGS AND A FINAL SERIES OF AMUSING ADVENTURES At last the day came for us to say good-by to the happy hunting grounds and return to the perils and dangers of civilization.

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

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enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

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where you live at a particular time

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the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading THREE CHOW DOGS AND A FINAL SERIES OF AMUSING ADVENTURES At last the day came for us to say good-by to the happy hunting grounds and return to the perils and dangers of civilization.

a midwestern state in north-central United States

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close in time; about to occur

From this reading Automobile accidents were chronicled with staggering frequency, and there were murmurs of impending rebellions in India, political crises in England, feverish war talk in Germany, volcanic threats from Mount Etna, and a bewildering lot of other dreadful things.

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

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a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

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moving to the inside of something

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make a sound typical of metallic objects

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a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean

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an island in Indonesia to the south of Borneo; one of the world's most densely populated regions

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immediately past

From this reading THREE CHOW DOGS AND A FINAL SERIES OF AMUSING ADVENTURES At last the day came for us to say good-by to the happy hunting grounds and return to the perils and dangers of civilization.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

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putting a person to death by mob action without due process of law

From this reading Occasional newspapers had filtered into the wild places and in the peaceful security of our tents we had read of frightful mining disasters in America, of unparalleled floods in France, of the clash and jangle of rival polar explorers, of disasters at sea, of rioting and lynching in Illinois.

a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp

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the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

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attach to a support

From this reading Automobile accidents were chronicled with staggering frequency, and there were murmurs of impending rebellions in India, political crises in England, feverish war talk in Germany, volcanic threats from Mount Etna, and a bewildering lot of other dreadful things.

plural of “murmur” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading Automobile accidents were chronicled with staggering frequency, and there were murmurs of impending rebellions in India, political crises in England, feverish war talk in Germany, volcanic threats from Mount Etna, and a bewildering lot of other dreadful things.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

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being ten more than eighty

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occurring from time to time

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

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belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Occasional newspapers had filtered into the wild places and in the peaceful security of our tents we had read of frightful mining disasters in America, of unparalleled floods in France, of the clash and jangle of rival polar explorers, of disasters at sea, of rioting and lynching in Illinois.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading Occasional newspapers had filtered into the wild places and in the peaceful security of our tents we had read of frightful mining disasters in America, of unparalleled floods in France, of the clash and jangle of rival polar explorers, of disasters at sea, of rioting and lynching in Illinois.

plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

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plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

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having a pair of equal and opposite charges

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involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

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interpret something that is written or printed

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plural of “rebellion” — refusal to accept some authority or code or convention

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go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

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a state of disorder involving group violence

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be equal to in quality or ability

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express in words

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a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

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the state of being free from danger or injury

From this reading Occasional newspapers had filtered into the wild places and in the peaceful security of our tents we had read of frightful mining disasters in America, of unparalleled floods in France, of the clash and jangle of rival polar explorers, of disasters at sea, of rioting and lynching in Illinois.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading THREE CHOW DOGS AND A FINAL SERIES OF AMUSING ADVENTURES At last the day came for us to say good-by to the happy hunting grounds and return to the perils and dangers of civilization.

so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm

From this reading Automobile accidents were chronicled with staggering frequency, and there were murmurs of impending rebellions in India, political crises in England, feverish war talk in Germany, volcanic threats from Mount Etna, and a bewildering lot of other dreadful things.

exchange thoughts; talk with

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plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Occasional newspapers had filtered into the wild places and in the peaceful security of our tents we had read of frightful mining disasters in America, of unparalleled floods in France, of the clash and jangle of rival polar explorers, of disasters at sea, of rioting and lynching in Illinois.

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

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in or at that place or location

From this reading Automobile accidents were chronicled with staggering frequency, and there were murmurs of impending rebellions in India, political crises in England, feverish war talk in Germany, volcanic threats from Mount Etna, and a bewildering lot of other dreadful things.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Automobile accidents were chronicled with staggering frequency, and there were murmurs of impending rebellions in India, political crises in England, feverish war talk in Germany, volcanic threats from Mount Etna, and a bewildering lot of other dreadful things.

plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger

From this reading Automobile accidents were chronicled with staggering frequency, and there were murmurs of impending rebellions in India, political crises in England, feverish war talk in Germany, volcanic threats from Mount Etna, and a bewildering lot of other dreadful things.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

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from one end or side of something to the other

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

From this reading THREE CHOW DOGS AND A FINAL SERIES OF AMUSING ADVENTURES At last the day came for us to say good-by to the happy hunting grounds and return to the perils and dangers of civilization.

radically distinctive and without equal

From this reading Occasional newspapers had filtered into the wild places and in the peaceful security of our tents we had read of frightful mining disasters in America, of unparalleled floods in France, of the clash and jangle of rival polar explorers, of disasters at sea, of rioting and lynching in Illinois.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THREE CHOW DOGS AND A FINAL SERIES OF AMUSING ADVENTURES At last the day came for us to say good-by to the happy hunting grounds and return to the perils and dangers of civilization.

relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes

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the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

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how something is done or how it happens

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the speaker together with one or more other people

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

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marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Occasional newspapers had filtered into the wild places and in the peaceful security of our tents we had read of frightful mining disasters in America, of unparalleled floods in France, of the clash and jangle of rival polar explorers, of disasters at sea, of rioting and lynching in Illinois.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Automobile accidents were chronicled with staggering frequency, and there were murmurs of impending rebellions in India, political crises in England, feverish war talk in Germany, volcanic threats from Mount Etna, and a bewildering lot of other dreadful things.