Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE MANGEROMAS AND THE PERUVIANS I was sitting outside the _maloca_ writing my observations in the note-book which I always carried in my hunting-coat, when two young hunters hurried toward the Chief, who was reclining in the shade of a banana-tree near the other end of the large house.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Probably not more than eight or ten men remained about the _maloca_.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was early afternoon, when most of the men of the Mangeromas were off hunting in the near-by forests, while the women and children attended to various duties around the village.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE MANGEROMAS AND THE PERUVIANS I was sitting outside the _maloca_ writing my observations in the note-book which I always carried in my hunting-coat, when two young hunters hurried toward the Chief, who was reclining in the shade of a banana-tree near the other end of the large house.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE MANGEROMAS AND THE PERUVIANS I was sitting outside the _maloca_ writing my observations in the note-book which I always carried in my hunting-coat, when two young hunters hurried toward the Chief, who was reclining in the shade of a banana-tree near the other end of the large house.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading It was early afternoon, when most of the men of the Mangeromas were off hunting in the near-by forests, while the women and children attended to various duties around the village.

plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading The two young hunters with bows and arrows halted before the Chief.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading It was early afternoon, when most of the men of the Mangeromas were off hunting in the near-by forests, while the women and children attended to various duties around the village.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE MANGEROMAS AND THE PERUVIANS I was sitting outside the _maloca_ writing my observations in the note-book which I always carried in my hunting-coat, when two young hunters hurried toward the Chief, who was reclining in the shade of a banana-tree near the other end of the large house.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The two young hunters with bows and arrows halted before the Chief.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading I had recovered from my sickness and was not entirely devoid of a desire for excitement--the best tonic of the explorer.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE MANGEROMAS AND THE PERUVIANS I was sitting outside the _maloca_ writing my observations in the note-book which I always carried in my hunting-coat, when two young hunters hurried toward the Chief, who was reclining in the shade of a banana-tree near the other end of the large house.

plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading The two young hunters with bows and arrows halted before the Chief.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE MANGEROMAS AND THE PERUVIANS I was sitting outside the _maloca_ writing my observations in the note-book which I always carried in my hunting-coat, when two young hunters hurried toward the Chief, who was reclining in the shade of a banana-tree near the other end of the large house.

a person who is in charge

From this reading THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE MANGEROMAS AND THE PERUVIANS I was sitting outside the _maloca_ writing my observations in the note-book which I always carried in my hunting-coat, when two young hunters hurried toward the Chief, who was reclining in the shade of a banana-tree near the other end of the large house.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading It was early afternoon, when most of the men of the Mangeromas were off hunting in the near-by forests, while the women and children attended to various duties around the village.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading I had recovered from my sickness and was not entirely devoid of a desire for excitement--the best tonic of the explorer.

completely wanting or lacking

From this reading I had recovered from my sickness and was not entirely devoid of a desire for excitement--the best tonic of the explorer.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading It was early afternoon, when most of the men of the Mangeromas were off hunting in the near-by forests, while the women and children attended to various duties around the village.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading It was early afternoon, when most of the men of the Mangeromas were off hunting in the near-by forests, while the women and children attended to various duties around the village.

being one more than seven

From this reading Probably not more than eight or ten men remained about the _maloca_.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE MANGEROMAS AND THE PERUVIANS I was sitting outside the _maloca_ writing my observations in the note-book which I always carried in my hunting-coat, when two young hunters hurried toward the Chief, who was reclining in the shade of a banana-tree near the other end of the large house.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading I had recovered from my sickness and was not entirely devoid of a desire for excitement--the best tonic of the explorer.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading I had recovered from my sickness and was not entirely devoid of a desire for excitement--the best tonic of the explorer.

someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

From this reading I had recovered from my sickness and was not entirely devoid of a desire for excitement--the best tonic of the explorer.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE MANGEROMAS AND THE PERUVIANS I was sitting outside the _maloca_ writing my observations in the note-book which I always carried in my hunting-coat, when two young hunters hurried toward the Chief, who was reclining in the shade of a banana-tree near the other end of the large house.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I had recovered from my sickness and was not entirely devoid of a desire for excitement--the best tonic of the explorer.

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

From this reading It was early afternoon, when most of the men of the Mangeromas were off hunting in the near-by forests, while the women and children attended to various duties around the village.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I had recovered from my sickness and was not entirely devoid of a desire for excitement--the best tonic of the explorer.

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

From this reading I had recovered from my sickness and was not entirely devoid of a desire for excitement--the best tonic of the explorer.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading The two young hunters with bows and arrows halted before the Chief.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE MANGEROMAS AND THE PERUVIANS I was sitting outside the _maloca_ writing my observations in the note-book which I always carried in my hunting-coat, when two young hunters hurried toward the Chief, who was reclining in the shade of a banana-tree near the other end of the large house.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE MANGEROMAS AND THE PERUVIANS I was sitting outside the _maloca_ writing my observations in the note-book which I always carried in my hunting-coat, when two young hunters hurried toward the Chief, who was reclining in the shade of a banana-tree near the other end of the large house.

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

From this reading It was early afternoon, when most of the men of the Mangeromas were off hunting in the near-by forests, while the women and children attended to various duties around the village.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE MANGEROMAS AND THE PERUVIANS I was sitting outside the _maloca_ writing my observations in the note-book which I always carried in my hunting-coat, when two young hunters hurried toward the Chief, who was reclining in the shade of a banana-tree near the other end of the large house.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE MANGEROMAS AND THE PERUVIANS I was sitting outside the _maloca_ writing my observations in the note-book which I always carried in my hunting-coat, when two young hunters hurried toward the Chief, who was reclining in the shade of a banana-tree near the other end of the large house.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE MANGEROMAS AND THE PERUVIANS I was sitting outside the _maloca_ writing my observations in the note-book which I always carried in my hunting-coat, when two young hunters hurried toward the Chief, who was reclining in the shade of a banana-tree near the other end of the large house.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE MANGEROMAS AND THE PERUVIANS I was sitting outside the _maloca_ writing my observations in the note-book which I always carried in my hunting-coat, when two young hunters hurried toward the Chief, who was reclining in the shade of a banana-tree near the other end of the large house.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was early afternoon, when most of the men of the Mangeromas were off hunting in the near-by forests, while the women and children attended to various duties around the village.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE MANGEROMAS AND THE PERUVIANS I was sitting outside the _maloca_ writing my observations in the note-book which I always carried in my hunting-coat, when two young hunters hurried toward the Chief, who was reclining in the shade of a banana-tree near the other end of the large house.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE MANGEROMAS AND THE PERUVIANS I was sitting outside the _maloca_ writing my observations in the note-book which I always carried in my hunting-coat, when two young hunters hurried toward the Chief, who was reclining in the shade of a banana-tree near the other end of the large house.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE MANGEROMAS AND THE PERUVIANS I was sitting outside the _maloca_ writing my observations in the note-book which I always carried in my hunting-coat, when two young hunters hurried toward the Chief, who was reclining in the shade of a banana-tree near the other end of the large house.

the force of workers available

From this reading It was early afternoon, when most of the men of the Mangeromas were off hunting in the near-by forests, while the women and children attended to various duties around the village.

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

From this reading Probably not more than eight or ten men remained about the _maloca_.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was early afternoon, when most of the men of the Mangeromas were off hunting in the near-by forests, while the women and children attended to various duties around the village.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE MANGEROMAS AND THE PERUVIANS I was sitting outside the _maloca_ writing my observations in the note-book which I always carried in my hunting-coat, when two young hunters hurried toward the Chief, who was reclining in the shade of a banana-tree near the other end of the large house.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE MANGEROMAS AND THE PERUVIANS I was sitting outside the _maloca_ writing my observations in the note-book which I always carried in my hunting-coat, when two young hunters hurried toward the Chief, who was reclining in the shade of a banana-tree near the other end of the large house.

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

From this reading It was early afternoon, when most of the men of the Mangeromas were off hunting in the near-by forests, while the women and children attended to various duties around the village.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Probably not more than eight or ten men remained about the _maloca_.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE MANGEROMAS AND THE PERUVIANS I was sitting outside the _maloca_ writing my observations in the note-book which I always carried in my hunting-coat, when two young hunters hurried toward the Chief, who was reclining in the shade of a banana-tree near the other end of the large house.

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE MANGEROMAS AND THE PERUVIANS I was sitting outside the _maloca_ writing my observations in the note-book which I always carried in my hunting-coat, when two young hunters hurried toward the Chief, who was reclining in the shade of a banana-tree near the other end of the large house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE MANGEROMAS AND THE PERUVIANS I was sitting outside the _maloca_ writing my observations in the note-book which I always carried in my hunting-coat, when two young hunters hurried toward the Chief, who was reclining in the shade of a banana-tree near the other end of the large house.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It was early afternoon, when most of the men of the Mangeromas were off hunting in the near-by forests, while the women and children attended to various duties around the village.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Probably not more than eight or ten men remained about the _maloca_.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE MANGEROMAS AND THE PERUVIANS I was sitting outside the _maloca_ writing my observations in the note-book which I always carried in my hunting-coat, when two young hunters hurried toward the Chief, who was reclining in the shade of a banana-tree near the other end of the large house.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE MANGEROMAS AND THE PERUVIANS I was sitting outside the _maloca_ writing my observations in the note-book which I always carried in my hunting-coat, when two young hunters hurried toward the Chief, who was reclining in the shade of a banana-tree near the other end of the large house.

plural of “peruvian” — a native or inhabitant of Peru

From this reading THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE MANGEROMAS AND THE PERUVIANS I was sitting outside the _maloca_ writing my observations in the note-book which I always carried in my hunting-coat, when two young hunters hurried toward the Chief, who was reclining in the shade of a banana-tree near the other end of the large house.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Probably not more than eight or ten men remained about the _maloca_.

the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position

From this reading THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE MANGEROMAS AND THE PERUVIANS I was sitting outside the _maloca_ writing my observations in the note-book which I always carried in my hunting-coat, when two young hunters hurried toward the Chief, who was reclining in the shade of a banana-tree near the other end of the large house.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading I had recovered from my sickness and was not entirely devoid of a desire for excitement--the best tonic of the explorer.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Probably not more than eight or ten men remained about the _maloca_.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE MANGEROMAS AND THE PERUVIANS I was sitting outside the _maloca_ writing my observations in the note-book which I always carried in my hunting-coat, when two young hunters hurried toward the Chief, who was reclining in the shade of a banana-tree near the other end of the large house.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading I had recovered from my sickness and was not entirely devoid of a desire for excitement--the best tonic of the explorer.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE MANGEROMAS AND THE PERUVIANS I was sitting outside the _maloca_ writing my observations in the note-book which I always carried in my hunting-coat, when two young hunters hurried toward the Chief, who was reclining in the shade of a banana-tree near the other end of the large house.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Probably not more than eight or ten men remained about the _maloca_.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Probably not more than eight or ten men remained about the _maloca_.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE MANGEROMAS AND THE PERUVIANS I was sitting outside the _maloca_ writing my observations in the note-book which I always carried in my hunting-coat, when two young hunters hurried toward the Chief, who was reclining in the shade of a banana-tree near the other end of the large house.

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

From this reading It was early afternoon, when most of the men of the Mangeromas were off hunting in the near-by forests, while the women and children attended to various duties around the village.

of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue

From this reading I had recovered from my sickness and was not entirely devoid of a desire for excitement--the best tonic of the explorer.

in the direction of

From this reading THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE MANGEROMAS AND THE PERUVIANS I was sitting outside the _maloca_ writing my observations in the note-book which I always carried in my hunting-coat, when two young hunters hurried toward the Chief, who was reclining in the shade of a banana-tree near the other end of the large house.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE MANGEROMAS AND THE PERUVIANS I was sitting outside the _maloca_ writing my observations in the note-book which I always carried in my hunting-coat, when two young hunters hurried toward the Chief, who was reclining in the shade of a banana-tree near the other end of the large house.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading It was early afternoon, when most of the men of the Mangeromas were off hunting in the near-by forests, while the women and children attended to various duties around the village.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading It was early afternoon, when most of the men of the Mangeromas were off hunting in the near-by forests, while the women and children attended to various duties around the village.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE MANGEROMAS AND THE PERUVIANS I was sitting outside the _maloca_ writing my observations in the note-book which I always carried in my hunting-coat, when two young hunters hurried toward the Chief, who was reclining in the shade of a banana-tree near the other end of the large house.

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

From this reading It was early afternoon, when most of the men of the Mangeromas were off hunting in the near-by forests, while the women and children attended to various duties around the village.

at the time that

From this reading THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE MANGEROMAS AND THE PERUVIANS I was sitting outside the _maloca_ writing my observations in the note-book which I always carried in my hunting-coat, when two young hunters hurried toward the Chief, who was reclining in the shade of a banana-tree near the other end of the large house.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE MANGEROMAS AND THE PERUVIANS I was sitting outside the _maloca_ writing my observations in the note-book which I always carried in my hunting-coat, when two young hunters hurried toward the Chief, who was reclining in the shade of a banana-tree near the other end of the large house.

during the time that

From this reading It was early afternoon, when most of the men of the Mangeromas were off hunting in the near-by forests, while the women and children attended to various duties around the village.

which person or people

From this reading THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE MANGEROMAS AND THE PERUVIANS I was sitting outside the _maloca_ writing my observations in the note-book which I always carried in my hunting-coat, when two young hunters hurried toward the Chief, who was reclining in the shade of a banana-tree near the other end of the large house.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The two young hunters with bows and arrows halted before the Chief.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading It was early afternoon, when most of the men of the Mangeromas were off hunting in the near-by forests, while the women and children attended to various duties around the village.

the act of creating written works

From this reading THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE MANGEROMAS AND THE PERUVIANS I was sitting outside the _maloca_ writing my observations in the note-book which I always carried in my hunting-coat, when two young hunters hurried toward the Chief, who was reclining in the shade of a banana-tree near the other end of the large house.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE MANGEROMAS AND THE PERUVIANS I was sitting outside the _maloca_ writing my observations in the note-book which I always carried in my hunting-coat, when two young hunters hurried toward the Chief, who was reclining in the shade of a banana-tree near the other end of the large house.