Chapter VI

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

From this reading THE CHOCÓ COUNTRY ON THE WESTERN COAST OF COLOMBIA Upon returning to Cartago from our expedition to the bleak paramo of Santa Isabel, we began preparations for a visit to the notorious Chocó, which lies along the western coast and within the San Juan River watershed.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading It has been rarely visited by naturalists on account of its inaccessibility; and the few who have succeeded in forcing their way within its inhospitable borders have found it impossible to remain any length of time.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading THE CHOCÓ COUNTRY ON THE WESTERN COAST OF COLOMBIA Upon returning to Cartago from our expedition to the bleak paramo of Santa Isabel, we began preparations for a visit to the notorious Chocó, which lies along the western coast and within the San Juan River watershed.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

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

From this reading THE CHOCÓ COUNTRY ON THE WESTERN COAST OF COLOMBIA Upon returning to Cartago from our expedition to the bleak paramo of Santa Isabel, we began preparations for a visit to the notorious Chocó, which lies along the western coast and within the San Juan River watershed.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It has been rarely visited by naturalists on account of its inaccessibility; and the few who have succeeded in forcing their way within its inhospitable borders have found it impossible to remain any length of time.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

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

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It has been rarely visited by naturalists on account of its inaccessibility; and the few who have succeeded in forcing their way within its inhospitable borders have found it impossible to remain any length of time.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE CHOCÓ COUNTRY ON THE WESTERN COAST OF COLOMBIA Upon returning to Cartago from our expedition to the bleak paramo of Santa Isabel, we began preparations for a visit to the notorious Chocó, which lies along the western coast and within the San Juan River watershed.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

offering little or no hope

From this reading THE CHOCÓ COUNTRY ON THE WESTERN COAST OF COLOMBIA Upon returning to Cartago from our expedition to the bleak paramo of Santa Isabel, we began preparations for a visit to the notorious Chocó, which lies along the western coast and within the San Juan River watershed.

plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading It has been rarely visited by naturalists on account of its inaccessibility; and the few who have succeeded in forcing their way within its inhospitable borders have found it impossible to remain any length of time.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It has been rarely visited by naturalists on account of its inaccessibility; and the few who have succeeded in forcing their way within its inhospitable borders have found it impossible to remain any length of time.

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

From this reading THE CHOCÓ COUNTRY ON THE WESTERN COAST OF COLOMBIA Upon returning to Cartago from our expedition to the bleak paramo of Santa Isabel, we began preparations for a visit to the notorious Chocó, which lies along the western coast and within the San Juan River watershed.

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

From this reading THE CHOCÓ COUNTRY ON THE WESTERN COAST OF COLOMBIA Upon returning to Cartago from our expedition to the bleak paramo of Santa Isabel, we began preparations for a visit to the notorious Chocó, which lies along the western coast and within the San Juan River watershed.

of or relating to a climate

From this reading This section of the country presents the other extreme in climatic conditions.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading THE CHOCÓ COUNTRY ON THE WESTERN COAST OF COLOMBIA Upon returning to Cartago from our expedition to the bleak paramo of Santa Isabel, we began preparations for a visit to the notorious Chocó, which lies along the western coast and within the San Juan River watershed.

a republic in northwestern South America with a coastline on the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea; achieved independence from Spain in 1821 under the leadership of Simon Bolivar; Spanish is the official language

From this reading THE CHOCÓ COUNTRY ON THE WESTERN COAST OF COLOMBIA Upon returning to Cartago from our expedition to the bleak paramo of Santa Isabel, we began preparations for a visit to the notorious Chocó, which lies along the western coast and within the San Juan River watershed.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading This section of the country presents the other extreme in climatic conditions.

past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading THE CHOCÓ COUNTRY ON THE WESTERN COAST OF COLOMBIA Upon returning to Cartago from our expedition to the bleak paramo of Santa Isabel, we began preparations for a visit to the notorious Chocó, which lies along the western coast and within the San Juan River watershed.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

of or relating to a disease (or anything resembling a disease) constantly present to greater or lesser extent in a particular locality

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading THE CHOCÓ COUNTRY ON THE WESTERN COAST OF COLOMBIA Upon returning to Cartago from our expedition to the bleak paramo of Santa Isabel, we began preparations for a visit to the notorious Chocó, which lies along the western coast and within the San Juan River watershed.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading This section of the country presents the other extreme in climatic conditions.

extremely pleasing

From this reading Small wonder, then, that the fabulous wealth in gold and platinum of the Chocó has been little more than touched.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

plural of “fever” — a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

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

From this reading It has been rarely visited by naturalists on account of its inaccessibility; and the few who have succeeded in forcing their way within its inhospitable borders have found it impossible to remain any length of time.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE CHOCÓ COUNTRY ON THE WESTERN COAST OF COLOMBIA Upon returning to Cartago from our expedition to the bleak paramo of Santa Isabel, we began preparations for a visit to the notorious Chocó, which lies along the western coast and within the San Juan River watershed.

-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

From this reading It has been rarely visited by naturalists on account of its inaccessibility; and the few who have succeeded in forcing their way within its inhospitable borders have found it impossible to remain any length of time.

set up or found

From this reading It has been rarely visited by naturalists on account of its inaccessibility; and the few who have succeeded in forcing their way within its inhospitable borders have found it impossible to remain any length of time.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE CHOCÓ COUNTRY ON THE WESTERN COAST OF COLOMBIA Upon returning to Cartago from our expedition to the bleak paramo of Santa Isabel, we began preparations for a visit to the notorious Chocó, which lies along the western coast and within the San Juan River watershed.

coins made of gold

From this reading Small wonder, then, that the fabulous wealth in gold and platinum of the Chocó has been little more than touched.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It has been rarely visited by naturalists on account of its inaccessibility; and the few who have succeeded in forcing their way within its inhospitable borders have found it impossible to remain any length of time.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It has been rarely visited by naturalists on account of its inaccessibility; and the few who have succeeded in forcing their way within its inhospitable borders have found it impossible to remain any length of time.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

ten 10s

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading It has been rarely visited by naturalists on account of its inaccessibility; and the few who have succeeded in forcing their way within its inhospitable borders have found it impossible to remain any length of time.

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

From this reading This section of the country presents the other extreme in climatic conditions.

the quality of not being available when needed

From this reading It has been rarely visited by naturalists on account of its inaccessibility; and the few who have succeeded in forcing their way within its inhospitable borders have found it impossible to remain any length of time.

plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

any place of pain and turmoil

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

unfavorable to life or growth

From this reading It has been rarely visited by naturalists on account of its inaccessibility; and the few who have succeeded in forcing their way within its inhospitable borders have found it impossible to remain any length of time.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

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

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

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

From this reading THE CHOCÓ COUNTRY ON THE WESTERN COAST OF COLOMBIA Upon returning to Cartago from our expedition to the bleak paramo of Santa Isabel, we began preparations for a visit to the notorious Chocó, which lies along the western coast and within the San Juan River watershed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It has been rarely visited by naturalists on account of its inaccessibility; and the few who have succeeded in forcing their way within its inhospitable borders have found it impossible to remain any length of time.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It has been rarely visited by naturalists on account of its inaccessibility; and the few who have succeeded in forcing their way within its inhospitable borders have found it impossible to remain any length of time.

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

From this reading THE CHOCÓ COUNTRY ON THE WESTERN COAST OF COLOMBIA Upon returning to Cartago from our expedition to the bleak paramo of Santa Isabel, we began preparations for a visit to the notorious Chocó, which lies along the western coast and within the San Juan River watershed.

a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading It has been rarely visited by naturalists on account of its inaccessibility; and the few who have succeeded in forcing their way within its inhospitable borders have found it impossible to remain any length of time.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading THE CHOCÓ COUNTRY ON THE WESTERN COAST OF COLOMBIA Upon returning to Cartago from our expedition to the bleak paramo of Santa Isabel, we began preparations for a visit to the notorious Chocó, which lies along the western coast and within the San Juan River watershed.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Small wonder, then, that the fabulous wealth in gold and platinum of the Chocó has been little more than touched.

of or infected by or resembling malaria

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

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

From this reading Small wonder, then, that the fabulous wealth in gold and platinum of the Chocó has been little more than touched.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

plural of “naturalist” — an advocate of the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms

From this reading It has been rarely visited by naturalists on account of its inaccessibility; and the few who have succeeded in forcing their way within its inhospitable borders have found it impossible to remain any length of time.

plural of “newcomer” — any new participant in some activity

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

known widely and usually unfavorably

From this reading THE CHOCÓ COUNTRY ON THE WESTERN COAST OF COLOMBIA Upon returning to Cartago from our expedition to the bleak paramo of Santa Isabel, we began preparations for a visit to the notorious Chocó, which lies along the western coast and within the San Juan River watershed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CHOCÓ COUNTRY ON THE WESTERN COAST OF COLOMBIA Upon returning to Cartago from our expedition to the bleak paramo of Santa Isabel, we began preparations for a visit to the notorious Chocó, which lies along the western coast and within the San Juan River watershed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE CHOCÓ COUNTRY ON THE WESTERN COAST OF COLOMBIA Upon returning to Cartago from our expedition to the bleak paramo of Santa Isabel, we began preparations for a visit to the notorious Chocó, which lies along the western coast and within the San Juan River watershed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading This section of the country presents the other extreme in climatic conditions.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE CHOCÓ COUNTRY ON THE WESTERN COAST OF COLOMBIA Upon returning to Cartago from our expedition to the bleak paramo of Santa Isabel, we began preparations for a visit to the notorious Chocó, which lies along the western coast and within the San Juan River watershed.

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

From this reading THE CHOCÓ COUNTRY ON THE WESTERN COAST OF COLOMBIA Upon returning to Cartago from our expedition to the bleak paramo of Santa Isabel, we began preparations for a visit to the notorious Chocó, which lies along the western coast and within the San Juan River watershed.

a heavy precious metallic element; grey-white and resistant to corroding; occurs in some nickel and copper ores and is also found native in some deposits

From this reading Small wonder, then, that the fabulous wealth in gold and platinum of the Chocó has been little more than touched.

the quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading THE CHOCÓ COUNTRY ON THE WESTERN COAST OF COLOMBIA Upon returning to Cartago from our expedition to the bleak paramo of Santa Isabel, we began preparations for a visit to the notorious Chocó, which lies along the western coast and within the San Juan River watershed.

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading This section of the country presents the other extreme in climatic conditions.

with speed

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

not often

From this reading It has been rarely visited by naturalists on account of its inaccessibility; and the few who have succeeded in forcing their way within its inhospitable borders have found it impossible to remain any length of time.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading It has been rarely visited by naturalists on account of its inaccessibility; and the few who have succeeded in forcing their way within its inhospitable borders have found it impossible to remain any length of time.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading THE CHOCÓ COUNTRY ON THE WESTERN COAST OF COLOMBIA Upon returning to Cartago from our expedition to the bleak paramo of Santa Isabel, we began preparations for a visit to the notorious Chocó, which lies along the western coast and within the San Juan River watershed.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading THE CHOCÓ COUNTRY ON THE WESTERN COAST OF COLOMBIA Upon returning to Cartago from our expedition to the bleak paramo of Santa Isabel, we began preparations for a visit to the notorious Chocó, which lies along the western coast and within the San Juan River watershed.

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

From this reading THE CHOCÓ COUNTRY ON THE WESTERN COAST OF COLOMBIA Upon returning to Cartago from our expedition to the bleak paramo of Santa Isabel, we began preparations for a visit to the notorious Chocó, which lies along the western coast and within the San Juan River watershed.

the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

From this reading THE CHOCÓ COUNTRY ON THE WESTERN COAST OF COLOMBIA Upon returning to Cartago from our expedition to the bleak paramo of Santa Isabel, we began preparations for a visit to the notorious Chocó, which lies along the western coast and within the San Juan River watershed.

deplete

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading This section of the country presents the other extreme in climatic conditions.

plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Small wonder, then, that the fabulous wealth in gold and platinum of the Chocó has been little more than touched.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading It has been rarely visited by naturalists on account of its inaccessibility; and the few who have succeeded in forcing their way within its inhospitable borders have found it impossible to remain any length of time.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Small wonder, then, that the fabulous wealth in gold and platinum of the Chocó has been little more than touched.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

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

From this reading THE CHOCÓ COUNTRY ON THE WESTERN COAST OF COLOMBIA Upon returning to Cartago from our expedition to the bleak paramo of Santa Isabel, we began preparations for a visit to the notorious Chocó, which lies along the western coast and within the San Juan River watershed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It has been rarely visited by naturalists on account of its inaccessibility; and the few who have succeeded in forcing their way within its inhospitable borders have found it impossible to remain any length of time.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Small wonder, then, that the fabulous wealth in gold and platinum of the Chocó has been little more than touched.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This section of the country presents the other extreme in climatic conditions.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It has been rarely visited by naturalists on account of its inaccessibility; and the few who have succeeded in forcing their way within its inhospitable borders have found it impossible to remain any length of time.

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

From this reading THE CHOCÓ COUNTRY ON THE WESTERN COAST OF COLOMBIA Upon returning to Cartago from our expedition to the bleak paramo of Santa Isabel, we began preparations for a visit to the notorious Chocó, which lies along the western coast and within the San Juan River watershed.

having come into contact

From this reading Small wonder, then, that the fabulous wealth in gold and platinum of the Chocó has been little more than touched.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE CHOCÓ COUNTRY ON THE WESTERN COAST OF COLOMBIA Upon returning to Cartago from our expedition to the bleak paramo of Santa Isabel, we began preparations for a visit to the notorious Chocó, which lies along the western coast and within the San Juan River watershed.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading THE CHOCÓ COUNTRY ON THE WESTERN COAST OF COLOMBIA Upon returning to Cartago from our expedition to the bleak paramo of Santa Isabel, we began preparations for a visit to the notorious Chocó, which lies along the western coast and within the San Juan River watershed.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading It has been rarely visited by naturalists on account of its inaccessibility; and the few who have succeeded in forcing their way within its inhospitable borders have found it impossible to remain any length of time.

an energetic style

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems

From this reading THE CHOCÓ COUNTRY ON THE WESTERN COAST OF COLOMBIA Upon returning to Cartago from our expedition to the bleak paramo of Santa Isabel, we began preparations for a visit to the notorious Chocó, which lies along the western coast and within the San Juan River watershed.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It has been rarely visited by naturalists on account of its inaccessibility; and the few who have succeeded in forcing their way within its inhospitable borders have found it impossible to remain any length of time.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE CHOCÓ COUNTRY ON THE WESTERN COAST OF COLOMBIA Upon returning to Cartago from our expedition to the bleak paramo of Santa Isabel, we began preparations for a visit to the notorious Chocó, which lies along the western coast and within the San Juan River watershed.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Small wonder, then, that the fabulous wealth in gold and platinum of the Chocó has been little more than touched.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading THE CHOCÓ COUNTRY ON THE WESTERN COAST OF COLOMBIA Upon returning to Cartago from our expedition to the bleak paramo of Santa Isabel, we began preparations for a visit to the notorious Chocó, which lies along the western coast and within the San Juan River watershed.

at the time that

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

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

From this reading THE CHOCÓ COUNTRY ON THE WESTERN COAST OF COLOMBIA Upon returning to Cartago from our expedition to the bleak paramo of Santa Isabel, we began preparations for a visit to the notorious Chocó, which lies along the western coast and within the San Juan River watershed.

which person or people

From this reading It has been rarely visited by naturalists on account of its inaccessibility; and the few who have succeeded in forcing their way within its inhospitable borders have found it impossible to remain any length of time.

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

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading THE CHOCÓ COUNTRY ON THE WESTERN COAST OF COLOMBIA Upon returning to Cartago from our expedition to the bleak paramo of Santa Isabel, we began preparations for a visit to the notorious Chocó, which lies along the western coast and within the San Juan River watershed.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Small wonder, then, that the fabulous wealth in gold and platinum of the Chocó has been little more than touched.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading Malarial and yellow fevers are endemic among the natives, but quickly sap the vitality and life of newcomers into the region; rain falls daily--four hundred inches being the average precipitation for one year--and the heat is so intense that when the sun appears during the intervals between showers the whole jungle is converted into a steaming inferno.