Chapter XX

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

From this reading AMONG THE YURACARÉ INDIANS OF THE RIO CHIMORÉ True to his promise, Padre Fulgencio sent the Indians to Todos Santos, and on the morning of August 2 we packed into canoes such of our equipment as was necessary for the trip and started across the brown water of the Chaparé.

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

From this reading The Indians adjusted our belongings on their backs, securing them with broad strips of bark placed across the forehead; then they set out at a good pace, a number of women and children carrying boiled yuccas and plantains, trudging at the rear of the procession.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading There was not much undergrowth, but the ground, from which there is little evaporation on account of the dense canopy overhead, was very muddy.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading AMONG THE YURACARÉ INDIANS OF THE RIO CHIMORÉ True to his promise, Padre Fulgencio sent the Indians to Todos Santos, and on the morning of August 2 we packed into canoes such of our equipment as was necessary for the trip and started across the brown water of the Chaparé.

altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation

From this reading The Indians adjusted our belongings on their backs, securing them with broad strips of bark placed across the forehead; then they set out at a good pace, a number of women and children carrying boiled yuccas and plantains, trudging at the rear of the procession.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading AMONG THE YURACARÉ INDIANS OF THE RIO CHIMORÉ True to his promise, Padre Fulgencio sent the Indians to Todos Santos, and on the morning of August 2 we packed into canoes such of our equipment as was necessary for the trip and started across the brown water of the Chaparé.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An indistinct trail led into the heart of the jungle.

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

From this reading AMONG THE YURACARÉ INDIANS OF THE RIO CHIMORÉ True to his promise, Padre Fulgencio sent the Indians to Todos Santos, and on the morning of August 2 we packed into canoes such of our equipment as was necessary for the trip and started across the brown water of the Chaparé.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading AMONG THE YURACARÉ INDIANS OF THE RIO CHIMORÉ True to his promise, Padre Fulgencio sent the Indians to Todos Santos, and on the morning of August 2 we packed into canoes such of our equipment as was necessary for the trip and started across the brown water of the Chaparé.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Indians adjusted our belongings on their backs, securing them with broad strips of bark placed across the forehead; then they set out at a good pace, a number of women and children carrying boiled yuccas and plantains, trudging at the rear of the procession.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading AMONG THE YURACARÉ INDIANS OF THE RIO CHIMORÉ True to his promise, Padre Fulgencio sent the Indians to Todos Santos, and on the morning of August 2 we packed into canoes such of our equipment as was necessary for the trip and started across the brown water of the Chaparé.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading The Indians adjusted our belongings on their backs, securing them with broad strips of bark placed across the forehead; then they set out at a good pace, a number of women and children carrying boiled yuccas and plantains, trudging at the rear of the procession.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading The Indians adjusted our belongings on their backs, securing them with broad strips of bark placed across the forehead; then they set out at a good pace, a number of women and children carrying boiled yuccas and plantains, trudging at the rear of the procession.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading On the other side of the river there was no clearing; the trees grew down to the water’s edge, and the moment the canoes were left behind we plunged into the perpetual gloom of the forest.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading The Indians adjusted our belongings on their backs, securing them with broad strips of bark placed across the forehead; then they set out at a good pace, a number of women and children carrying boiled yuccas and plantains, trudging at the rear of the procession.

cooked in hot water

From this reading The Indians adjusted our belongings on their backs, securing them with broad strips of bark placed across the forehead; then they set out at a good pace, a number of women and children carrying boiled yuccas and plantains, trudging at the rear of the procession.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The Indians adjusted our belongings on their backs, securing them with broad strips of bark placed across the forehead; then they set out at a good pace, a number of women and children carrying boiled yuccas and plantains, trudging at the rear of the procession.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading AMONG THE YURACARÉ INDIANS OF THE RIO CHIMORÉ True to his promise, Padre Fulgencio sent the Indians to Todos Santos, and on the morning of August 2 we packed into canoes such of our equipment as was necessary for the trip and started across the brown water of the Chaparé.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was not much undergrowth, but the ground, from which there is little evaporation on account of the dense canopy overhead, was very muddy.

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading AMONG THE YURACARÉ INDIANS OF THE RIO CHIMORÉ True to his promise, Padre Fulgencio sent the Indians to Todos Santos, and on the morning of August 2 we packed into canoes such of our equipment as was necessary for the trip and started across the brown water of the Chaparé.

An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.

From this reading There was not much undergrowth, but the ground, from which there is little evaporation on account of the dense canopy overhead, was very muddy.

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

From this reading The Indians adjusted our belongings on their backs, securing them with broad strips of bark placed across the forehead; then they set out at a good pace, a number of women and children carrying boiled yuccas and plantains, trudging at the rear of the procession.

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

From this reading AMONG THE YURACARÉ INDIANS OF THE RIO CHIMORÉ True to his promise, Padre Fulgencio sent the Indians to Todos Santos, and on the morning of August 2 we packed into canoes such of our equipment as was necessary for the trip and started across the brown water of the Chaparé.

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

From this reading The Indians adjusted our belongings on their backs, securing them with broad strips of bark placed across the forehead; then they set out at a good pace, a number of women and children carrying boiled yuccas and plantains, trudging at the rear of the procession.

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

From this reading AMONG THE YURACARÉ INDIANS OF THE RIO CHIMORÉ True to his promise, Padre Fulgencio sent the Indians to Todos Santos, and on the morning of August 2 we packed into canoes such of our equipment as was necessary for the trip and started across the brown water of the Chaparé.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading On the other side of the river there was no clearing; the trees grew down to the water’s edge, and the moment the canoes were left behind we plunged into the perpetual gloom of the forest.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading There was not much undergrowth, but the ground, from which there is little evaporation on account of the dense canopy overhead, was very muddy.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading On the other side of the river there was no clearing; the trees grew down to the water’s edge, and the moment the canoes were left behind we plunged into the perpetual gloom of the forest.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading On the other side of the river there was no clearing; the trees grew down to the water’s edge, and the moment the canoes were left behind we plunged into the perpetual gloom of the forest.

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading AMONG THE YURACARÉ INDIANS OF THE RIO CHIMORÉ True to his promise, Padre Fulgencio sent the Indians to Todos Santos, and on the morning of August 2 we packed into canoes such of our equipment as was necessary for the trip and started across the brown water of the Chaparé.

the process of becoming a vapor

From this reading There was not much undergrowth, but the ground, from which there is little evaporation on account of the dense canopy overhead, was very muddy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AMONG THE YURACARÉ INDIANS OF THE RIO CHIMORÉ True to his promise, Padre Fulgencio sent the Indians to Todos Santos, and on the morning of August 2 we packed into canoes such of our equipment as was necessary for the trip and started across the brown water of the Chaparé.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading The Indians adjusted our belongings on their backs, securing them with broad strips of bark placed across the forehead; then they set out at a good pace, a number of women and children carrying boiled yuccas and plantains, trudging at the rear of the procession.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading On the other side of the river there was no clearing; the trees grew down to the water’s edge, and the moment the canoes were left behind we plunged into the perpetual gloom of the forest.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There was not much undergrowth, but the ground, from which there is little evaporation on account of the dense canopy overhead, was very muddy.

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

From this reading AMONG THE YURACARÉ INDIANS OF THE RIO CHIMORÉ True to his promise, Padre Fulgencio sent the Indians to Todos Santos, and on the morning of August 2 we packed into canoes such of our equipment as was necessary for the trip and started across the brown water of the Chaparé.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading On the other side of the river there was no clearing; the trees grew down to the water’s edge, and the moment the canoes were left behind we plunged into the perpetual gloom of the forest.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The Indians adjusted our belongings on their backs, securing them with broad strips of bark placed across the forehead; then they set out at a good pace, a number of women and children carrying boiled yuccas and plantains, trudging at the rear of the procession.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading On the other side of the river there was no clearing; the trees grew down to the water’s edge, and the moment the canoes were left behind we plunged into the perpetual gloom of the forest.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading There was not much undergrowth, but the ground, from which there is little evaporation on account of the dense canopy overhead, was very muddy.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading An indistinct trail led into the heart of the jungle.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading AMONG THE YURACARÉ INDIANS OF THE RIO CHIMORÉ True to his promise, Padre Fulgencio sent the Indians to Todos Santos, and on the morning of August 2 we packed into canoes such of our equipment as was necessary for the trip and started across the brown water of the Chaparé.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading AMONG THE YURACARÉ INDIANS OF THE RIO CHIMORÉ True to his promise, Padre Fulgencio sent the Indians to Todos Santos, and on the morning of August 2 we packed into canoes such of our equipment as was necessary for the trip and started across the brown water of the Chaparé.

not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand

From this reading An indistinct trail led into the heart of the jungle.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading AMONG THE YURACARÉ INDIANS OF THE RIO CHIMORÉ True to his promise, Padre Fulgencio sent the Indians to Todos Santos, and on the morning of August 2 we packed into canoes such of our equipment as was necessary for the trip and started across the brown water of the Chaparé.

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

From this reading There was not much undergrowth, but the ground, from which there is little evaporation on account of the dense canopy overhead, was very muddy.

a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading An indistinct trail led into the heart of the jungle.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading An indistinct trail led into the heart of the jungle.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading On the other side of the river there was no clearing; the trees grew down to the water’s edge, and the moment the canoes were left behind we plunged into the perpetual gloom of the forest.

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

From this reading There was not much undergrowth, but the ground, from which there is little evaporation on account of the dense canopy overhead, was very muddy.

a particular point in time

From this reading On the other side of the river there was no clearing; the trees grew down to the water’s edge, and the moment the canoes were left behind we plunged into the perpetual gloom of the forest.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading AMONG THE YURACARÉ INDIANS OF THE RIO CHIMORÉ True to his promise, Padre Fulgencio sent the Indians to Todos Santos, and on the morning of August 2 we packed into canoes such of our equipment as was necessary for the trip and started across the brown water of the Chaparé.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There was not much undergrowth, but the ground, from which there is little evaporation on account of the dense canopy overhead, was very muddy.

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading There was not much undergrowth, but the ground, from which there is little evaporation on account of the dense canopy overhead, was very muddy.

absolutely essential

From this reading AMONG THE YURACARÉ INDIANS OF THE RIO CHIMORÉ True to his promise, Padre Fulgencio sent the Indians to Todos Santos, and on the morning of August 2 we packed into canoes such of our equipment as was necessary for the trip and started across the brown water of the Chaparé.

not any; not one

From this reading On the other side of the river there was no clearing; the trees grew down to the water’s edge, and the moment the canoes were left behind we plunged into the perpetual gloom of the forest.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was not much undergrowth, but the ground, from which there is little evaporation on account of the dense canopy overhead, was very muddy.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The Indians adjusted our belongings on their backs, securing them with broad strips of bark placed across the forehead; then they set out at a good pace, a number of women and children carrying boiled yuccas and plantains, trudging at the rear of the procession.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AMONG THE YURACARÉ INDIANS OF THE RIO CHIMORÉ True to his promise, Padre Fulgencio sent the Indians to Todos Santos, and on the morning of August 2 we packed into canoes such of our equipment as was necessary for the trip and started across the brown water of the Chaparé.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AMONG THE YURACARÉ INDIANS OF THE RIO CHIMORÉ True to his promise, Padre Fulgencio sent the Indians to Todos Santos, and on the morning of August 2 we packed into canoes such of our equipment as was necessary for the trip and started across the brown water of the Chaparé.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On the other side of the river there was no clearing; the trees grew down to the water’s edge, and the moment the canoes were left behind we plunged into the perpetual gloom of the forest.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading AMONG THE YURACARÉ INDIANS OF THE RIO CHIMORÉ True to his promise, Padre Fulgencio sent the Indians to Todos Santos, and on the morning of August 2 we packed into canoes such of our equipment as was necessary for the trip and started across the brown water of the Chaparé.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The Indians adjusted our belongings on their backs, securing them with broad strips of bark placed across the forehead; then they set out at a good pace, a number of women and children carrying boiled yuccas and plantains, trudging at the rear of the procession.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading There was not much undergrowth, but the ground, from which there is little evaporation on account of the dense canopy overhead, was very muddy.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading The Indians adjusted our belongings on their backs, securing them with broad strips of bark placed across the forehead; then they set out at a good pace, a number of women and children carrying boiled yuccas and plantains, trudging at the rear of the procession.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading AMONG THE YURACARÉ INDIANS OF THE RIO CHIMORÉ True to his promise, Padre Fulgencio sent the Indians to Todos Santos, and on the morning of August 2 we packed into canoes such of our equipment as was necessary for the trip and started across the brown water of the Chaparé.

a chaplain in one of the military services

From this reading AMONG THE YURACARÉ INDIANS OF THE RIO CHIMORÉ True to his promise, Padre Fulgencio sent the Indians to Todos Santos, and on the morning of August 2 we packed into canoes such of our equipment as was necessary for the trip and started across the brown water of the Chaparé.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading On the other side of the river there was no clearing; the trees grew down to the water’s edge, and the moment the canoes were left behind we plunged into the perpetual gloom of the forest.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The Indians adjusted our belongings on their backs, securing them with broad strips of bark placed across the forehead; then they set out at a good pace, a number of women and children carrying boiled yuccas and plantains, trudging at the rear of the procession.

plural of “plantain” — any of numerous plants of the genus Plantago; mostly small roadside or dooryard weeds with elliptic leaves and small spikes of very small flowers; seeds of some used medicinally

From this reading The Indians adjusted our belongings on their backs, securing them with broad strips of bark placed across the forehead; then they set out at a good pace, a number of women and children carrying boiled yuccas and plantains, trudging at the rear of the procession.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading On the other side of the river there was no clearing; the trees grew down to the water’s edge, and the moment the canoes were left behind we plunged into the perpetual gloom of the forest.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading The Indians adjusted our belongings on their backs, securing them with broad strips of bark placed across the forehead; then they set out at a good pace, a number of women and children carrying boiled yuccas and plantains, trudging at the rear of the procession.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading AMONG THE YURACARÉ INDIANS OF THE RIO CHIMORÉ True to his promise, Padre Fulgencio sent the Indians to Todos Santos, and on the morning of August 2 we packed into canoes such of our equipment as was necessary for the trip and started across the brown water of the Chaparé.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading The Indians adjusted our belongings on their backs, securing them with broad strips of bark placed across the forehead; then they set out at a good pace, a number of women and children carrying boiled yuccas and plantains, trudging at the rear of the procession.

the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction

From this reading AMONG THE YURACARÉ INDIANS OF THE RIO CHIMORÉ True to his promise, Padre Fulgencio sent the Indians to Todos Santos, and on the morning of August 2 we packed into canoes such of our equipment as was necessary for the trip and started across the brown water of the Chaparé.

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

From this reading On the other side of the river there was no clearing; the trees grew down to the water’s edge, and the moment the canoes were left behind we plunged into the perpetual gloom of the forest.

a port city in southwestern Brazil on an offshore island near Sao Paulo

From this reading AMONG THE YURACARÉ INDIANS OF THE RIO CHIMORÉ True to his promise, Padre Fulgencio sent the Indians to Todos Santos, and on the morning of August 2 we packed into canoes such of our equipment as was necessary for the trip and started across the brown water of the Chaparé.

-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading The Indians adjusted our belongings on their backs, securing them with broad strips of bark placed across the forehead; then they set out at a good pace, a number of women and children carrying boiled yuccas and plantains, trudging at the rear of the procession.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading AMONG THE YURACARÉ INDIANS OF THE RIO CHIMORÉ True to his promise, Padre Fulgencio sent the Indians to Todos Santos, and on the morning of August 2 we packed into canoes such of our equipment as was necessary for the trip and started across the brown water of the Chaparé.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The Indians adjusted our belongings on their backs, securing them with broad strips of bark placed across the forehead; then they set out at a good pace, a number of women and children carrying boiled yuccas and plantains, trudging at the rear of the procession.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading On the other side of the river there was no clearing; the trees grew down to the water’s edge, and the moment the canoes were left behind we plunged into the perpetual gloom of the forest.

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

From this reading AMONG THE YURACARÉ INDIANS OF THE RIO CHIMORÉ True to his promise, Padre Fulgencio sent the Indians to Todos Santos, and on the morning of August 2 we packed into canoes such of our equipment as was necessary for the trip and started across the brown water of the Chaparé.

plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something

From this reading The Indians adjusted our belongings on their backs, securing them with broad strips of bark placed across the forehead; then they set out at a good pace, a number of women and children carrying boiled yuccas and plantains, trudging at the rear of the procession.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading AMONG THE YURACARÉ INDIANS OF THE RIO CHIMORÉ True to his promise, Padre Fulgencio sent the Indians to Todos Santos, and on the morning of August 2 we packed into canoes such of our equipment as was necessary for the trip and started across the brown water of the Chaparé.

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

From this reading AMONG THE YURACARÉ INDIANS OF THE RIO CHIMORÉ True to his promise, Padre Fulgencio sent the Indians to Todos Santos, and on the morning of August 2 we packed into canoes such of our equipment as was necessary for the trip and started across the brown water of the Chaparé.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Indians adjusted our belongings on their backs, securing them with broad strips of bark placed across the forehead; then they set out at a good pace, a number of women and children carrying boiled yuccas and plantains, trudging at the rear of the procession.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Indians adjusted our belongings on their backs, securing them with broad strips of bark placed across the forehead; then they set out at a good pace, a number of women and children carrying boiled yuccas and plantains, trudging at the rear of the procession.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The Indians adjusted our belongings on their backs, securing them with broad strips of bark placed across the forehead; then they set out at a good pace, a number of women and children carrying boiled yuccas and plantains, trudging at the rear of the procession.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On the other side of the river there was no clearing; the trees grew down to the water’s edge, and the moment the canoes were left behind we plunged into the perpetual gloom of the forest.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The Indians adjusted our belongings on their backs, securing them with broad strips of bark placed across the forehead; then they set out at a good pace, a number of women and children carrying boiled yuccas and plantains, trudging at the rear of the procession.

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

From this reading AMONG THE YURACARÉ INDIANS OF THE RIO CHIMORÉ True to his promise, Padre Fulgencio sent the Indians to Todos Santos, and on the morning of August 2 we packed into canoes such of our equipment as was necessary for the trip and started across the brown water of the Chaparé.

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

From this reading AMONG THE YURACARÉ INDIANS OF THE RIO CHIMORÉ True to his promise, Padre Fulgencio sent the Indians to Todos Santos, and on the morning of August 2 we packed into canoes such of our equipment as was necessary for the trip and started across the brown water of the Chaparé.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading An indistinct trail led into the heart of the jungle.

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 On the other side of the river there was no clearing; the trees grew down to the water’s edge, and the moment the canoes were left behind we plunged into the perpetual gloom of the forest.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading AMONG THE YURACARÉ INDIANS OF THE RIO CHIMORÉ True to his promise, Padre Fulgencio sent the Indians to Todos Santos, and on the morning of August 2 we packed into canoes such of our equipment as was necessary for the trip and started across the brown water of the Chaparé.

-ing form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud

From this reading The Indians adjusted our belongings on their backs, securing them with broad strips of bark placed across the forehead; then they set out at a good pace, a number of women and children carrying boiled yuccas and plantains, trudging at the rear of the procession.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading AMONG THE YURACARÉ INDIANS OF THE RIO CHIMORÉ True to his promise, Padre Fulgencio sent the Indians to Todos Santos, and on the morning of August 2 we packed into canoes such of our equipment as was necessary for the trip and started across the brown water of the Chaparé.

the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest

From this reading There was not much undergrowth, but the ground, from which there is little evaporation on account of the dense canopy overhead, was very muddy.

precisely as stated

From this reading There was not much undergrowth, but the ground, from which there is little evaporation on account of the dense canopy overhead, was very muddy.

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

From this reading AMONG THE YURACARÉ INDIANS OF THE RIO CHIMORÉ True to his promise, Padre Fulgencio sent the Indians to Todos Santos, and on the morning of August 2 we packed into canoes such of our equipment as was necessary for the trip and started across the brown water of the Chaparé.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading AMONG THE YURACARÉ INDIANS OF THE RIO CHIMORÉ True to his promise, Padre Fulgencio sent the Indians to Todos Santos, and on the morning of August 2 we packed into canoes such of our equipment as was necessary for the trip and started across the brown water of the Chaparé.

possessive form of “water” — binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading On the other side of the river there was no clearing; the trees grew down to the water’s edge, and the moment the canoes were left behind we plunged into the perpetual gloom of the forest.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading AMONG THE YURACARÉ INDIANS OF THE RIO CHIMORÉ True to his promise, Padre Fulgencio sent the Indians to Todos Santos, and on the morning of August 2 we packed into canoes such of our equipment as was necessary for the trip and started across the brown water of the Chaparé.

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

From this reading On the other side of the river there was no clearing; the trees grew down to the water’s edge, and the moment the canoes were left behind we plunged into the perpetual gloom of the forest.

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

From this reading There was not much undergrowth, but the ground, from which there is little evaporation on account of the dense canopy overhead, was very muddy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Indians adjusted our belongings on their backs, securing them with broad strips of bark placed across the forehead; then they set out at a good pace, a number of women and children carrying boiled yuccas and plantains, trudging at the rear of the procession.

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

From this reading The Indians adjusted our belongings on their backs, securing them with broad strips of bark placed across the forehead; then they set out at a good pace, a number of women and children carrying boiled yuccas and plantains, trudging at the rear of the procession.

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

From this reading The Indians adjusted our belongings on their backs, securing them with broad strips of bark placed across the forehead; then they set out at a good pace, a number of women and children carrying boiled yuccas and plantains, trudging at the rear of the procession.

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

From this reading AMONG THE YURACARÉ INDIANS OF THE RIO CHIMORÉ True to his promise, Padre Fulgencio sent the Indians to Todos Santos, and on the morning of August 2 we packed into canoes such of our equipment as was necessary for the trip and started across the brown water of the Chaparé.