used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before me was the placid surface of the Itecoahy, which seemed as though nothing but my Indian's paddles had disturbed it for a century.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading Since it was too early to go up to the house I placed my trunk on the bank and sat admiring the surrounding landscape, partly enveloped in the mist that always hangs over these damp forests until sunrise.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Since it was too early to go up to the house I placed my trunk on the bank and sat admiring the surrounding landscape, partly enveloped in the mist that always hangs over these damp forests until sunrise.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading FLORESTA: LIFE AMONG THE RUBBER-WORKERS It was half past five in the morning when we arrived at the landing of the Floresta estate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Since it was too early to go up to the house I placed my trunk on the bank and sat admiring the surrounding landscape, partly enveloped in the mist that always hangs over these damp forests until sunrise.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Just here the river made a wide turn and on the sand-bar that was formed a few large freshwater turtles could be seen moving slowly around.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading FLORESTA: LIFE AMONG THE RUBBER-WORKERS It was half past five in the morning when we arrived at the landing of the Floresta estate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Before me was the placid surface of the Itecoahy, which seemed as though nothing but my Indian's paddles had disturbed it for a century.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FLORESTA: LIFE AMONG THE RUBBER-WORKERS It was half past five in the morning when we arrived at the landing of the Floresta estate.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Since it was too early to go up to the house I placed my trunk on the bank and sat admiring the surrounding landscape, partly enveloped in the mist that always hangs over these damp forests until sunrise.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Just here the river made a wide turn and on the sand-bar that was formed a few large freshwater turtles could be seen moving slowly around.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before me was the placid surface of the Itecoahy, which seemed as though nothing but my Indian's paddles had disturbed it for a century.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The sun was just beginning to colour the eastern sky with faint warm tints.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Before me was the placid surface of the Itecoahy, which seemed as though nothing but my Indian's paddles had disturbed it for a century.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Before me was the placid surface of the Itecoahy, which seemed as though nothing but my Indian's paddles had disturbed it for a century.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading The sun was just beginning to colour the eastern sky with faint warm tints.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Just here the river made a wide turn and on the sand-bar that was formed a few large freshwater turtles could be seen moving slowly around.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading Since it was too early to go up to the house I placed my trunk on the bank and sat admiring the surrounding landscape, partly enveloped in the mist that always hangs over these damp forests until sunrise.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Before me was the placid surface of the Itecoahy, which seemed as though nothing but my Indian's paddles had disturbed it for a century.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Since it was too early to go up to the house I placed my trunk on the bank and sat admiring the surrounding landscape, partly enveloped in the mist that always hangs over these damp forests until sunrise.
easternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading The sun was just beginning to colour the eastern sky with faint warm tints.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading Since it was too early to go up to the house I placed my trunk on the bank and sat admiring the surrounding landscape, partly enveloped in the mist that always hangs over these damp forests until sunrise.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading FLORESTA: LIFE AMONG THE RUBBER-WORKERS It was half past five in the morning when we arrived at the landing of the Floresta estate.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading The sun was just beginning to colour the eastern sky with faint warm tints.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Just here the river made a wide turn and on the sand-bar that was formed a few large freshwater turtles could be seen moving slowly around.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading FLORESTA: LIFE AMONG THE RUBBER-WORKERS It was half past five in the morning when we arrived at the landing of the Floresta estate.
FLORESTA
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From this reading FLORESTA: LIFE AMONG THE RUBBER-WORKERS It was half past five in the morning when we arrived at the landing of the Floresta estate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Before me was the placid surface of the Itecoahy, which seemed as though nothing but my Indian's paddles had disturbed it for a century.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Since it was too early to go up to the house I placed my trunk on the bank and sat admiring the surrounding landscape, partly enveloped in the mist that always hangs over these damp forests until sunrise.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Just here the river made a wide turn and on the sand-bar that was formed a few large freshwater turtles could be seen moving slowly around.
freshwaternounUS /ˈfreʃwɔːtər/
water that is not salty
From this reading Just here the river made a wide turn and on the sand-bar that was formed a few large freshwater turtles could be seen moving slowly around.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Since it was too early to go up to the house I placed my trunk on the bank and sat admiring the surrounding landscape, partly enveloped in the mist that always hangs over these damp forests until sunrise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before me was the placid surface of the Itecoahy, which seemed as though nothing but my Indian's paddles had disturbed it for a century.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading FLORESTA: LIFE AMONG THE RUBBER-WORKERS It was half past five in the morning when we arrived at the landing of the Floresta estate.
hangsnounUS /hæŋz/
plural of “hang” — a special way of doing something
From this reading Since it was too early to go up to the house I placed my trunk on the bank and sat admiring the surrounding landscape, partly enveloped in the mist that always hangs over these damp forests until sunrise.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Just here the river made a wide turn and on the sand-bar that was formed a few large freshwater turtles could be seen moving slowly around.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Since it was too early to go up to the house I placed my trunk on the bank and sat admiring the surrounding landscape, partly enveloped in the mist that always hangs over these damp forests until sunrise.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Since it was too early to go up to the house I placed my trunk on the bank and sat admiring the surrounding landscape, partly enveloped in the mist that always hangs over these damp forests until sunrise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FLORESTA: LIFE AMONG THE RUBBER-WORKERS It was half past five in the morning when we arrived at the landing of the Floresta estate.
Indian'snounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
possessive form of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Before me was the placid surface of the Itecoahy, which seemed as though nothing but my Indian's paddles had disturbed it for a century.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FLORESTA: LIFE AMONG THE RUBBER-WORKERS It was half past five in the morning when we arrived at the landing of the Floresta estate.
Itecoahy
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From this reading Before me was the placid surface of the Itecoahy, which seemed as though nothing but my Indian's paddles had disturbed it for a century.
and nothing more
From this reading The sun was just beginning to colour the eastern sky with faint warm tints.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading FLORESTA: LIFE AMONG THE RUBBER-WORKERS It was half past five in the morning when we arrived at the landing of the Floresta estate.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading Since it was too early to go up to the house I placed my trunk on the bank and sat admiring the surrounding landscape, partly enveloped in the mist that always hangs over these damp forests until sunrise.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Just here the river made a wide turn and on the sand-bar that was formed a few large freshwater turtles could be seen moving slowly around.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading FLORESTA: LIFE AMONG THE RUBBER-WORKERS It was half past five in the morning when we arrived at the landing of the Floresta estate.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Just here the river made a wide turn and on the sand-bar that was formed a few large freshwater turtles could be seen moving slowly around.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Before me was the placid surface of the Itecoahy, which seemed as though nothing but my Indian's paddles had disturbed it for a century.
become covered with mist
From this reading Since it was too early to go up to the house I placed my trunk on the bank and sat admiring the surrounding landscape, partly enveloped in the mist that always hangs over these damp forests until sunrise.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading FLORESTA: LIFE AMONG THE RUBBER-WORKERS It was half past five in the morning when we arrived at the landing of the Floresta estate.
in motion
From this reading Just here the river made a wide turn and on the sand-bar that was formed a few large freshwater turtles could be seen moving slowly around.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Since it was too early to go up to the house I placed my trunk on the bank and sat admiring the surrounding landscape, partly enveloped in the mist that always hangs over these damp forests until sunrise.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Before me was the placid surface of the Itecoahy, which seemed as though nothing but my Indian's paddles had disturbed it for a century.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FLORESTA: LIFE AMONG THE RUBBER-WORKERS It was half past five in the morning when we arrived at the landing of the Floresta estate.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Since it was too early to go up to the house I placed my trunk on the bank and sat admiring the surrounding landscape, partly enveloped in the mist that always hangs over these damp forests until sunrise.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Since it was too early to go up to the house I placed my trunk on the bank and sat admiring the surrounding landscape, partly enveloped in the mist that always hangs over these damp forests until sunrise.
paddlesnounUS /ˈpædəlz/
plural of “paddle” — small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games
From this reading Before me was the placid surface of the Itecoahy, which seemed as though nothing but my Indian's paddles had disturbed it for a century.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Since it was too early to go up to the house I placed my trunk on the bank and sat admiring the surrounding landscape, partly enveloped in the mist that always hangs over these damp forests until sunrise.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading FLORESTA: LIFE AMONG THE RUBBER-WORKERS It was half past five in the morning when we arrived at the landing of the Floresta estate.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Since it was too early to go up to the house I placed my trunk on the bank and sat admiring the surrounding landscape, partly enveloped in the mist that always hangs over these damp forests until sunrise.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading Before me was the placid surface of the Itecoahy, which seemed as though nothing but my Indian's paddles had disturbed it for a century.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Just here the river made a wide turn and on the sand-bar that was formed a few large freshwater turtles could be seen moving slowly around.
RUBBER-WORKERS
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From this reading FLORESTA: LIFE AMONG THE RUBBER-WORKERS It was half past five in the morning when we arrived at the landing of the Floresta estate.
sand-bar
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From this reading Just here the river made a wide turn and on the sand-bar that was formed a few large freshwater turtles could be seen moving slowly around.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Since it was too early to go up to the house I placed my trunk on the bank and sat admiring the surrounding landscape, partly enveloped in the mist that always hangs over these damp forests until sunrise.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Before me was the placid surface of the Itecoahy, which seemed as though nothing but my Indian's paddles had disturbed it for a century.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Just here the river made a wide turn and on the sand-bar that was formed a few large freshwater turtles could be seen moving slowly around.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since it was too early to go up to the house I placed my trunk on the bank and sat admiring the surrounding landscape, partly enveloped in the mist that always hangs over these damp forests until sunrise.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The sun was just beginning to colour the eastern sky with faint warm tints.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Just here the river made a wide turn and on the sand-bar that was formed a few large freshwater turtles could be seen moving slowly around.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was just beginning to colour the eastern sky with faint warm tints.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading Since it was too early to go up to the house I placed my trunk on the bank and sat admiring the surrounding landscape, partly enveloped in the mist that always hangs over these damp forests until sunrise.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Before me was the placid surface of the Itecoahy, which seemed as though nothing but my Indian's paddles had disturbed it for a century.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading Since it was too early to go up to the house I placed my trunk on the bank and sat admiring the surrounding landscape, partly enveloped in the mist that always hangs over these damp forests until sunrise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Since it was too early to go up to the house I placed my trunk on the bank and sat admiring the surrounding landscape, partly enveloped in the mist that always hangs over these damp forests until sunrise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FLORESTA: LIFE AMONG THE RUBBER-WORKERS It was half past five in the morning when we arrived at the landing of the Floresta estate.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Since it was too early to go up to the house I placed my trunk on the bank and sat admiring the surrounding landscape, partly enveloped in the mist that always hangs over these damp forests until sunrise.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Before me was the placid surface of the Itecoahy, which seemed as though nothing but my Indian's paddles had disturbed it for a century.
tintsnounUS /tɪnts/
plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading The sun was just beginning to colour the eastern sky with faint warm tints.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Since it was too early to go up to the house I placed my trunk on the bank and sat admiring the surrounding landscape, partly enveloped in the mist that always hangs over these damp forests until sunrise.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Since it was too early to go up to the house I placed my trunk on the bank and sat admiring the surrounding landscape, partly enveloped in the mist that always hangs over these damp forests until sunrise.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading Since it was too early to go up to the house I placed my trunk on the bank and sat admiring the surrounding landscape, partly enveloped in the mist that always hangs over these damp forests until sunrise.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Just here the river made a wide turn and on the sand-bar that was formed a few large freshwater turtles could be seen moving slowly around.
turtlesnounUS /ˈtɜːrtəlz/
plural of “turtle” — a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
From this reading Just here the river made a wide turn and on the sand-bar that was formed a few large freshwater turtles could be seen moving slowly around.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Since it was too early to go up to the house I placed my trunk on the bank and sat admiring the surrounding landscape, partly enveloped in the mist that always hangs over these damp forests until sunrise.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Since it was too early to go up to the house I placed my trunk on the bank and sat admiring the surrounding landscape, partly enveloped in the mist that always hangs over these damp forests until sunrise.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The sun was just beginning to colour the eastern sky with faint warm tints.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FLORESTA: LIFE AMONG THE RUBBER-WORKERS It was half past five in the morning when we arrived at the landing of the Floresta estate.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading FLORESTA: LIFE AMONG THE RUBBER-WORKERS It was half past five in the morning when we arrived at the landing of the Floresta estate.
at the time that
From this reading FLORESTA: LIFE AMONG THE RUBBER-WORKERS It was half past five in the morning when we arrived at the landing of the Floresta estate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Before me was the placid surface of the Itecoahy, which seemed as though nothing but my Indian's paddles had disturbed it for a century.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Just here the river made a wide turn and on the sand-bar that was formed a few large freshwater turtles could be seen moving slowly around.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sun was just beginning to colour the eastern sky with faint warm tints.
