used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FATAL MARCH THROUGH THE FOREST Thus I lived among these kind and hospitable people for five months until one day my lust for further excitement broke out again, induced by a seemingly commonplace notice posted outside the door of the storeroom.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading This greatly interested me, and I asked the Chief, Marques, whose wife I had operated upon previously, if I could accompany him on this trip.
anew
From this reading THE FATAL MARCH THROUGH THE FOREST Thus I lived among these kind and hospitable people for five months until one day my lust for further excitement broke out again, induced by a seemingly commonplace notice posted outside the door of the storeroom.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading THE FATAL MARCH THROUGH THE FOREST Thus I lived among these kind and hospitable people for five months until one day my lust for further excitement broke out again, induced by a seemingly commonplace notice posted outside the door of the storeroom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FATAL MARCH THROUGH THE FOREST Thus I lived among these kind and hospitable people for five months until one day my lust for further excitement broke out again, induced by a seemingly commonplace notice posted outside the door of the storeroom.
AnisettenounUS /ˌænəˈset/
liquorice-flavored usually colorless sweet liqueur made from aniseed
From this reading It read: "The men--Marques, Freitas, Anisette, Magellaes, Jerome, and Brabo--are to make themselves ready to hunt caoutchouc in the eastern virgin forest."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It read: "The men--Marques, Freitas, Anisette, Magellaes, Jerome, and Brabo--are to make themselves ready to hunt caoutchouc in the eastern virgin forest."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading This greatly interested me, and I asked the Chief, Marques, whose wife I had operated upon previously, if I could accompany him on this trip.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He consented unwillingly, saying that it was very dangerous and that the same number of men that went out never came back.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
Brabo
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From this reading It read: "The men--Marques, Freitas, Anisette, Magellaes, Jerome, and Brabo--are to make themselves ready to hunt caoutchouc in the eastern virgin forest."
lacking funds
From this reading THE FATAL MARCH THROUGH THE FOREST Thus I lived among these kind and hospitable people for five months until one day my lust for further excitement broke out again, induced by a seemingly commonplace notice posted outside the door of the storeroom.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE FATAL MARCH THROUGH THE FOREST Thus I lived among these kind and hospitable people for five months until one day my lust for further excitement broke out again, induced by a seemingly commonplace notice posted outside the door of the storeroom.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He consented unwillingly, saying that it was very dangerous and that the same number of men that went out never came back.
caoutchoucnoun
an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
From this reading It read: "The men--Marques, Freitas, Anisette, Magellaes, Jerome, and Brabo--are to make themselves ready to hunt caoutchouc in the eastern virgin forest."
a person who is in charge
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading THE FATAL MARCH THROUGH THE FOREST Thus I lived among these kind and hospitable people for five months until one day my lust for further excitement broke out again, induced by a seemingly commonplace notice posted outside the door of the storeroom.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading He consented unwillingly, saying that it was very dangerous and that the same number of men that went out never came back.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
Coronel
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From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This greatly interested me, and I asked the Chief, Marques, whose wife I had operated upon previously, if I could accompany him on this trip.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
danounUS /dɑː/
an official prosecutor for a judicial district
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading He consented unwillingly, saying that it was very dangerous and that the same number of men that went out never came back.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE FATAL MARCH THROUGH THE FOREST Thus I lived among these kind and hospitable people for five months until one day my lust for further excitement broke out again, induced by a seemingly commonplace notice posted outside the door of the storeroom.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE FATAL MARCH THROUGH THE FOREST Thus I lived among these kind and hospitable people for five months until one day my lust for further excitement broke out again, induced by a seemingly commonplace notice posted outside the door of the storeroom.
easternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading It read: "The men--Marques, Freitas, Anisette, Magellaes, Jerome, and Brabo--are to make themselves ready to hunt caoutchouc in the eastern virgin forest."
equipverbUS /ɪˈkwɪp/
provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE FATAL MARCH THROUGH THE FOREST Thus I lived among these kind and hospitable people for five months until one day my lust for further excitement broke out again, induced by a seemingly commonplace notice posted outside the door of the storeroom.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
exploredverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrd/
past form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
FATALadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading THE FATAL MARCH THROUGH THE FOREST Thus I lived among these kind and hospitable people for five months until one day my lust for further excitement broke out again, induced by a seemingly commonplace notice posted outside the door of the storeroom.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading THE FATAL MARCH THROUGH THE FOREST Thus I lived among these kind and hospitable people for five months until one day my lust for further excitement broke out again, induced by a seemingly commonplace notice posted outside the door of the storeroom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE FATAL MARCH THROUGH THE FOREST Thus I lived among these kind and hospitable people for five months until one day my lust for further excitement broke out again, induced by a seemingly commonplace notice posted outside the door of the storeroom.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE FATAL MARCH THROUGH THE FOREST Thus I lived among these kind and hospitable people for five months until one day my lust for further excitement broke out again, induced by a seemingly commonplace notice posted outside the door of the storeroom.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
Freitas
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From this reading It read: "The men--Marques, Freitas, Anisette, Magellaes, Jerome, and Brabo--are to make themselves ready to hunt caoutchouc in the eastern virgin forest."
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading THE FATAL MARCH THROUGH THE FOREST Thus I lived among these kind and hospitable people for five months until one day my lust for further excitement broke out again, induced by a seemingly commonplace notice posted outside the door of the storeroom.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading This greatly interested me, and I asked the Chief, Marques, whose wife I had operated upon previously, if I could accompany him on this trip.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This greatly interested me, and I asked the Chief, Marques, whose wife I had operated upon previously, if I could accompany him on this trip.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He consented unwillingly, saying that it was very dangerous and that the same number of men that went out never came back.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This greatly interested me, and I asked the Chief, Marques, whose wife I had operated upon previously, if I could accompany him on this trip.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading THE FATAL MARCH THROUGH THE FOREST Thus I lived among these kind and hospitable people for five months until one day my lust for further excitement broke out again, induced by a seemingly commonplace notice posted outside the door of the storeroom.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading It read: "The men--Marques, Freitas, Anisette, Magellaes, Jerome, and Brabo--are to make themselves ready to hunt caoutchouc in the eastern virgin forest."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE FATAL MARCH THROUGH THE FOREST Thus I lived among these kind and hospitable people for five months until one day my lust for further excitement broke out again, induced by a seemingly commonplace notice posted outside the door of the storeroom.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This greatly interested me, and I asked the Chief, Marques, whose wife I had operated upon previously, if I could accompany him on this trip.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It read: "The men--Marques, Freitas, Anisette, Magellaes, Jerome, and Brabo--are to make themselves ready to hunt caoutchouc in the eastern virgin forest."
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading THE FATAL MARCH THROUGH THE FOREST Thus I lived among these kind and hospitable people for five months until one day my lust for further excitement broke out again, induced by a seemingly commonplace notice posted outside the door of the storeroom.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading This greatly interested me, and I asked the Chief, Marques, whose wife I had operated upon previously, if I could accompany him on this trip.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It read: "The men--Marques, Freitas, Anisette, Magellaes, Jerome, and Brabo--are to make themselves ready to hunt caoutchouc in the eastern virgin forest."
JeromenounUS /dʒərˈoʊm/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian Church whose major work was his translation of the Scriptures from Hebrew and Greek into Latin (which became the Vulgate); a saint and Doctor of the Church (347-420)
From this reading It read: "The men--Marques, Freitas, Anisette, Magellaes, Jerome, and Brabo--are to make themselves ready to hunt caoutchouc in the eastern virgin forest."
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading THE FATAL MARCH THROUGH THE FOREST Thus I lived among these kind and hospitable people for five months until one day my lust for further excitement broke out again, induced by a seemingly commonplace notice posted outside the door of the storeroom.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading THE FATAL MARCH THROUGH THE FOREST Thus I lived among these kind and hospitable people for five months until one day my lust for further excitement broke out again, induced by a seemingly commonplace notice posted outside the door of the storeroom.
locateverbUS /ˈloʊkeɪt/
discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
lustnounUS /lʌst/
a strong sexual desire
From this reading THE FATAL MARCH THROUGH THE FOREST Thus I lived among these kind and hospitable people for five months until one day my lust for further excitement broke out again, induced by a seemingly commonplace notice posted outside the door of the storeroom.
Magellaes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It read: "The men--Marques, Freitas, Anisette, Magellaes, Jerome, and Brabo--are to make themselves ready to hunt caoutchouc in the eastern virgin forest."
engage in
From this reading It read: "The men--Marques, Freitas, Anisette, Magellaes, Jerome, and Brabo--are to make themselves ready to hunt caoutchouc in the eastern virgin forest."
march in a procession
From this reading THE FATAL MARCH THROUGH THE FOREST Thus I lived among these kind and hospitable people for five months until one day my lust for further excitement broke out again, induced by a seemingly commonplace notice posted outside the door of the storeroom.
MarquesnounUS /mɑːrks/
plural of “marque” — a name given to a product or service
From this reading It read: "The men--Marques, Freitas, Anisette, Magellaes, Jerome, and Brabo--are to make themselves ready to hunt caoutchouc in the eastern virgin forest."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This greatly interested me, and I asked the Chief, Marques, whose wife I had operated upon previously, if I could accompany him on this trip.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
the force of workers available
From this reading It read: "The men--Marques, Freitas, Anisette, Magellaes, Jerome, and Brabo--are to make themselves ready to hunt caoutchouc in the eastern virgin forest."
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THE FATAL MARCH THROUGH THE FOREST Thus I lived among these kind and hospitable people for five months until one day my lust for further excitement broke out again, induced by a seemingly commonplace notice posted outside the door of the storeroom.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE FATAL MARCH THROUGH THE FOREST Thus I lived among these kind and hospitable people for five months until one day my lust for further excitement broke out again, induced by a seemingly commonplace notice posted outside the door of the storeroom.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He consented unwillingly, saying that it was very dangerous and that the same number of men that went out never came back.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading THE FATAL MARCH THROUGH THE FOREST Thus I lived among these kind and hospitable people for five months until one day my lust for further excitement broke out again, induced by a seemingly commonplace notice posted outside the door of the storeroom.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FATAL MARCH THROUGH THE FOREST Thus I lived among these kind and hospitable people for five months until one day my lust for further excitement broke out again, induced by a seemingly commonplace notice posted outside the door of the storeroom.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE FATAL MARCH THROUGH THE FOREST Thus I lived among these kind and hospitable people for five months until one day my lust for further excitement broke out again, induced by a seemingly commonplace notice posted outside the door of the storeroom.
operatedverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtəd/
past form of “operate” — direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading This greatly interested me, and I asked the Chief, Marques, whose wife I had operated upon previously, if I could accompany him on this trip.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE FATAL MARCH THROUGH THE FOREST Thus I lived among these kind and hospitable people for five months until one day my lust for further excitement broke out again, induced by a seemingly commonplace notice posted outside the door of the storeroom.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading THE FATAL MARCH THROUGH THE FOREST Thus I lived among these kind and hospitable people for five months until one day my lust for further excitement broke out again, induced by a seemingly commonplace notice posted outside the door of the storeroom.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE FATAL MARCH THROUGH THE FOREST Thus I lived among these kind and hospitable people for five months until one day my lust for further excitement broke out again, induced by a seemingly commonplace notice posted outside the door of the storeroom.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading THE FATAL MARCH THROUGH THE FOREST Thus I lived among these kind and hospitable people for five months until one day my lust for further excitement broke out again, induced by a seemingly commonplace notice posted outside the door of the storeroom.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading This greatly interested me, and I asked the Chief, Marques, whose wife I had operated upon previously, if I could accompany him on this trip.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading It read: "The men--Marques, Freitas, Anisette, Magellaes, Jerome, and Brabo--are to make themselves ready to hunt caoutchouc in the eastern virgin forest."
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading It read: "The men--Marques, Freitas, Anisette, Magellaes, Jerome, and Brabo--are to make themselves ready to hunt caoutchouc in the eastern virgin forest."
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
rubbernounUS /ˈrʌbər/
an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He consented unwillingly, saying that it was very dangerous and that the same number of men that went out never came back.
samplesnounUS /ˈsæmpəlz/
plural of “sample” — a small part of something intended as representative of the whole
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He consented unwillingly, saying that it was very dangerous and that the same number of men that went out never came back.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading THE FATAL MARCH THROUGH THE FOREST Thus I lived among these kind and hospitable people for five months until one day my lust for further excitement broke out again, induced by a seemingly commonplace notice posted outside the door of the storeroom.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
SilvanounUS /ˈsɪlvə/
the forest trees growing in a country or region
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
storeroomnounUS /ˈstɔːrruːm/
a room in which things are stored
From this reading THE FATAL MARCH THROUGH THE FOREST Thus I lived among these kind and hospitable people for five months until one day my lust for further excitement broke out again, induced by a seemingly commonplace notice posted outside the door of the storeroom.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FATAL MARCH THROUGH THE FOREST Thus I lived among these kind and hospitable people for five months until one day my lust for further excitement broke out again, induced by a seemingly commonplace notice posted outside the door of the storeroom.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It read: "The men--Marques, Freitas, Anisette, Magellaes, Jerome, and Brabo--are to make themselves ready to hunt caoutchouc in the eastern virgin forest."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading THE FATAL MARCH THROUGH THE FOREST Thus I lived among these kind and hospitable people for five months until one day my lust for further excitement broke out again, induced by a seemingly commonplace notice posted outside the door of the storeroom.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE FATAL MARCH THROUGH THE FOREST Thus I lived among these kind and hospitable people for five months until one day my lust for further excitement broke out again, induced by a seemingly commonplace notice posted outside the door of the storeroom.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading THE FATAL MARCH THROUGH THE FOREST Thus I lived among these kind and hospitable people for five months until one day my lust for further excitement broke out again, induced by a seemingly commonplace notice posted outside the door of the storeroom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It read: "The men--Marques, Freitas, Anisette, Magellaes, Jerome, and Brabo--are to make themselves ready to hunt caoutchouc in the eastern virgin forest."
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 Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading This greatly interested me, and I asked the Chief, Marques, whose wife I had operated upon previously, if I could accompany him on this trip.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading THE FATAL MARCH THROUGH THE FOREST Thus I lived among these kind and hospitable people for five months until one day my lust for further excitement broke out again, induced by a seemingly commonplace notice posted outside the door of the storeroom.
unwillinglyadverbUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋli/
in an unwilling manner
From this reading He consented unwillingly, saying that it was very dangerous and that the same number of men that went out never came back.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This greatly interested me, and I asked the Chief, Marques, whose wife I had operated upon previously, if I could accompany him on this trip.
precisely as stated
From this reading He consented unwillingly, saying that it was very dangerous and that the same number of men that went out never came back.
virginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading It read: "The men--Marques, Freitas, Anisette, Magellaes, Jerome, and Brabo--are to make themselves ready to hunt caoutchouc in the eastern virgin forest."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He consented unwillingly, saying that it was very dangerous and that the same number of men that went out never came back.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
whereupon
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From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
belonging to which person
From this reading This greatly interested me, and I asked the Chief, Marques, whose wife I had operated upon previously, if I could accompany him on this trip.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading This greatly interested me, and I asked the Chief, Marques, whose wife I had operated upon previously, if I could accompany him on this trip.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Puzzled as to the meaning of this, I consulted the Chief and was informed that Coronel da Silva was about to equip and send out a small expedition into the forests, far beyond the explored territory, to locate new caoutchouc trees, which were to be cut and the rubber or caoutchouc collected, whereupon the expedition was to return to headquarters with these samples and a report on the number of trees observed.
