used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CRABS.--EACH CRAB KNOWS HIS HOUSE.--GREAT FLIGHT OF CRABS.--THEY BITE HARD.--FEAST ON THE SLAIN.--A HERD OF HIPPOPOTAMI.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading We are off in our canoes to hunt for ogombon (land-crabs), each one of us being provided with a basket and a short cutlass, and are paddling for some spot not far from the banks of the river where the land-crabs are found in abundance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We are off in our canoes to hunt for ogombon (land-crabs), each one of us being provided with a basket and a short cutlass, and are paddling for some spot not far from the banks of the river where the land-crabs are found in abundance.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are off in our canoes to hunt for ogombon (land-crabs), each one of us being provided with a basket and a short cutlass, and are paddling for some spot not far from the banks of the river where the land-crabs are found in abundance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There are several canoes full of women, for catching crabs is the special business of the women, as hunting is the special work of the men.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading We are off in our canoes to hunt for ogombon (land-crabs), each one of us being provided with a basket and a short cutlass, and are paddling for some spot not far from the banks of the river where the land-crabs are found in abundance.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading We are off in our canoes to hunt for ogombon (land-crabs), each one of us being provided with a basket and a short cutlass, and are paddling for some spot not far from the banks of the river where the land-crabs are found in abundance.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading We are off in our canoes to hunt for ogombon (land-crabs), each one of us being provided with a basket and a short cutlass, and are paddling for some spot not far from the banks of the river where the land-crabs are found in abundance.
BITEverbUS /baɪt/
to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading CRABS.--EACH CRAB KNOWS HIS HOUSE.--GREAT FLIGHT OF CRABS.--THEY BITE HARD.--FEAST ON THE SLAIN.--A HERD OF HIPPOPOTAMI.
burrownounUS /ˈbɜːroʊ/
a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter
From this reading The land-crabs burrow in the ground.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading There are several canoes full of women, for catching crabs is the special business of the women, as hunting is the special work of the men.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading We are off in our canoes to hunt for ogombon (land-crabs), each one of us being provided with a basket and a short cutlass, and are paddling for some spot not far from the banks of the river where the land-crabs are found in abundance.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading There are several canoes full of women, for catching crabs is the special business of the women, as hunting is the special work of the men.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading We have come down to the river.
CRABnounUS /kræb/
decapod having eyes on short stalks and a broad flattened carapace with a small abdomen folded under the thorax and pincers
From this reading CRABS.--EACH CRAB KNOWS HIS HOUSE.--GREAT FLIGHT OF CRABS.--THEY BITE HARD.--FEAST ON THE SLAIN.--A HERD OF HIPPOPOTAMI.
CRABSnounUS /kræbz/
infestation of the pubic hair by crab lice
From this reading CRABS.--EACH CRAB KNOWS HIS HOUSE.--GREAT FLIGHT OF CRABS.--THEY BITE HARD.--FEAST ON THE SLAIN.--A HERD OF HIPPOPOTAMI.
cutlassnounUS /ˈkʌtləs/
a short heavy curved sword with one edge; formerly used by sailors
From this reading We are off in our canoes to hunt for ogombon (land-crabs), each one of us being provided with a basket and a short cutlass, and are paddling for some spot not far from the banks of the river where the land-crabs are found in abundance.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading We have come down to the river.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading CRABS.--EACH CRAB KNOWS HIS HOUSE.--GREAT FLIGHT OF CRABS.--THEY BITE HARD.--FEAST ON THE SLAIN.--A HERD OF HIPPOPOTAMI.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading We are off in our canoes to hunt for ogombon (land-crabs), each one of us being provided with a basket and a short cutlass, and are paddling for some spot not far from the banks of the river where the land-crabs are found in abundance.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading CRABS.--EACH CRAB KNOWS HIS HOUSE.--GREAT FLIGHT OF CRABS.--THEY BITE HARD.--FEAST ON THE SLAIN.--A HERD OF HIPPOPOTAMI.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading CRABS.--EACH CRAB KNOWS HIS HOUSE.--GREAT FLIGHT OF CRABS.--THEY BITE HARD.--FEAST ON THE SLAIN.--A HERD OF HIPPOPOTAMI.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We are off in our canoes to hunt for ogombon (land-crabs), each one of us being provided with a basket and a short cutlass, and are paddling for some spot not far from the banks of the river where the land-crabs are found in abundance.
set up or found
From this reading We are off in our canoes to hunt for ogombon (land-crabs), each one of us being provided with a basket and a short cutlass, and are paddling for some spot not far from the banks of the river where the land-crabs are found in abundance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We are off in our canoes to hunt for ogombon (land-crabs), each one of us being provided with a basket and a short cutlass, and are paddling for some spot not far from the banks of the river where the land-crabs are found in abundance.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading There are several canoes full of women, for catching crabs is the special business of the women, as hunting is the special work of the men.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading CRABS.--EACH CRAB KNOWS HIS HOUSE.--GREAT FLIGHT OF CRABS.--THEY BITE HARD.--FEAST ON THE SLAIN.--A HERD OF HIPPOPOTAMI.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The land-crabs burrow in the ground.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading CRABS.--EACH CRAB KNOWS HIS HOUSE.--GREAT FLIGHT OF CRABS.--THEY BITE HARD.--FEAST ON THE SLAIN.--A HERD OF HIPPOPOTAMI.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have come down to the river.
HERDnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading CRABS.--EACH CRAB KNOWS HIS HOUSE.--GREAT FLIGHT OF CRABS.--THEY BITE HARD.--FEAST ON THE SLAIN.--A HERD OF HIPPOPOTAMI.
HIPPOPOTAMI
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From this reading CRABS.--EACH CRAB KNOWS HIS HOUSE.--GREAT FLIGHT OF CRABS.--THEY BITE HARD.--FEAST ON THE SLAIN.--A HERD OF HIPPOPOTAMI.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CRABS.--EACH CRAB KNOWS HIS HOUSE.--GREAT FLIGHT OF CRABS.--THEY BITE HARD.--FEAST ON THE SLAIN.--A HERD OF HIPPOPOTAMI.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading CRABS.--EACH CRAB KNOWS HIS HOUSE.--GREAT FLIGHT OF CRABS.--THEY BITE HARD.--FEAST ON THE SLAIN.--A HERD OF HIPPOPOTAMI.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading We are off in our canoes to hunt for ogombon (land-crabs), each one of us being provided with a basket and a short cutlass, and are paddling for some spot not far from the banks of the river where the land-crabs are found in abundance.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading There are several canoes full of women, for catching crabs is the special business of the women, as hunting is the special work of the men.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We are off in our canoes to hunt for ogombon (land-crabs), each one of us being provided with a basket and a short cutlass, and are paddling for some spot not far from the banks of the river where the land-crabs are found in abundance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There are several canoes full of women, for catching crabs is the special business of the women, as hunting is the special work of the men.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading CRABS.--EACH CRAB KNOWS HIS HOUSE.--GREAT FLIGHT OF CRABS.--THEY BITE HARD.--FEAST ON THE SLAIN.--A HERD OF HIPPOPOTAMI.
land-crabs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We are off in our canoes to hunt for ogombon (land-crabs), each one of us being provided with a basket and a short cutlass, and are paddling for some spot not far from the banks of the river where the land-crabs are found in abundance.
the force of workers available
From this reading There are several canoes full of women, for catching crabs is the special business of the women, as hunting is the special work of the men.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We are off in our canoes to hunt for ogombon (land-crabs), each one of us being provided with a basket and a short cutlass, and are paddling for some spot not far from the banks of the river where the land-crabs are found in abundance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CRABS.--EACH CRAB KNOWS HIS HOUSE.--GREAT FLIGHT OF CRABS.--THEY BITE HARD.--FEAST ON THE SLAIN.--A HERD OF HIPPOPOTAMI.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading We are off in our canoes to hunt for ogombon (land-crabs), each one of us being provided with a basket and a short cutlass, and are paddling for some spot not far from the banks of the river where the land-crabs are found in abundance.
ogombon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We are off in our canoes to hunt for ogombon (land-crabs), each one of us being provided with a basket and a short cutlass, and are paddling for some spot not far from the banks of the river where the land-crabs are found in abundance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CRABS.--EACH CRAB KNOWS HIS HOUSE.--GREAT FLIGHT OF CRABS.--THEY BITE HARD.--FEAST ON THE SLAIN.--A HERD OF HIPPOPOTAMI.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We are off in our canoes to hunt for ogombon (land-crabs), each one of us being provided with a basket and a short cutlass, and are paddling for some spot not far from the banks of the river where the land-crabs are found in abundance.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We are off in our canoes to hunt for ogombon (land-crabs), each one of us being provided with a basket and a short cutlass, and are paddling for some spot not far from the banks of the river where the land-crabs are found in abundance.
paddlingverbUS /ˈpædəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading We are off in our canoes to hunt for ogombon (land-crabs), each one of us being provided with a basket and a short cutlass, and are paddling for some spot not far from the banks of the river where the land-crabs are found in abundance.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading We are off in our canoes to hunt for ogombon (land-crabs), each one of us being provided with a basket and a short cutlass, and are paddling for some spot not far from the banks of the river where the land-crabs are found in abundance.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading We have come down to the river.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There are several canoes full of women, for catching crabs is the special business of the women, as hunting is the special work of the men.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading We are off in our canoes to hunt for ogombon (land-crabs), each one of us being provided with a basket and a short cutlass, and are paddling for some spot not far from the banks of the river where the land-crabs are found in abundance.
SLAINnounUS /sleɪn/
people who have been slain (as in battle)
From this reading CRABS.--EACH CRAB KNOWS HIS HOUSE.--GREAT FLIGHT OF CRABS.--THEY BITE HARD.--FEAST ON THE SLAIN.--A HERD OF HIPPOPOTAMI.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading We are off in our canoes to hunt for ogombon (land-crabs), each one of us being provided with a basket and a short cutlass, and are paddling for some spot not far from the banks of the river where the land-crabs are found in abundance.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading There are several canoes full of women, for catching crabs is the special business of the women, as hunting is the special work of the men.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading We are off in our canoes to hunt for ogombon (land-crabs), each one of us being provided with a basket and a short cutlass, and are paddling for some spot not far from the banks of the river where the land-crabs are found in abundance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CRABS.--EACH CRAB KNOWS HIS HOUSE.--GREAT FLIGHT OF CRABS.--THEY BITE HARD.--FEAST ON THE SLAIN.--A HERD OF HIPPOPOTAMI.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are several canoes full of women, for catching crabs is the special business of the women, as hunting is the special work of the men.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CRABS.--EACH CRAB KNOWS HIS HOUSE.--GREAT FLIGHT OF CRABS.--THEY BITE HARD.--FEAST ON THE SLAIN.--A HERD OF HIPPOPOTAMI.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We have come down to the river.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We are off in our canoes to hunt for ogombon (land-crabs), each one of us being provided with a basket and a short cutlass, and are paddling for some spot not far from the banks of the river where the land-crabs are found in abundance.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have come down to the river.
in or at the place that
From this reading We are off in our canoes to hunt for ogombon (land-crabs), each one of us being provided with a basket and a short cutlass, and are paddling for some spot not far from the banks of the river where the land-crabs are found in abundance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We are off in our canoes to hunt for ogombon (land-crabs), each one of us being provided with a basket and a short cutlass, and are paddling for some spot not far from the banks of the river where the land-crabs are found in abundance.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading There are several canoes full of women, for catching crabs is the special business of the women, as hunting is the special work of the men.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading There are several canoes full of women, for catching crabs is the special business of the women, as hunting is the special work of the men.
