used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Nightmare Experience It did not take the explorers long to pass a group of islands not far upstream, one of the landmarks that Otari had told them about, and as the islands were a number of miles from the village, they felt that they were making a rapid start.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A Nightmare Experience It did not take the explorers long to pass a group of islands not far upstream, one of the landmarks that Otari had told them about, and as the islands were a number of miles from the village, they felt that they were making a rapid start.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The variety of fauna was still greater, and many new specimens did the naturalists add to their already large collection.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The variety of fauna was still greater, and many new specimens did the naturalists add to their already large collection.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The country was gradually becoming wilder and more beautiful, but with this came an increase in the number of dangerous obstacles that had to be avoided.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Nightmare Experience It did not take the explorers long to pass a group of islands not far upstream, one of the landmarks that Otari had told them about, and as the islands were a number of miles from the village, they felt that they were making a rapid start.
any person at all
From this reading In many places, to attempt to penetrate its depths would be difficult and perilous, and disaster would come upon anyone who would not blaze a trail.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A Nightmare Experience It did not take the explorers long to pass a group of islands not far upstream, one of the landmarks that Otari had told them about, and as the islands were a number of miles from the village, they felt that they were making a rapid start.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading In many places, to attempt to penetrate its depths would be difficult and perilous, and disaster would come upon anyone who would not blaze a trail.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading The country was gradually becoming wilder and more beautiful, but with this came an increase in the number of dangerous obstacles that had to be avoided.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The country was gradually becoming wilder and more beautiful, but with this came an increase in the number of dangerous obstacles that had to be avoided.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The country was gradually becoming wilder and more beautiful, but with this came an increase in the number of dangerous obstacles that had to be avoided.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading The country was gradually becoming wilder and more beautiful, but with this came an increase in the number of dangerous obstacles that had to be avoided.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading On the shore the jungle was denser than they had ever seen it before.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading In many places, to attempt to penetrate its depths would be difficult and perilous, and disaster would come upon anyone who would not blaze a trail.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The country was gradually becoming wilder and more beautiful, but with this came an increase in the number of dangerous obstacles that had to be avoided.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The country was gradually becoming wilder and more beautiful, but with this came an increase in the number of dangerous obstacles that had to be avoided.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading The variety of fauna was still greater, and many new specimens did the naturalists add to their already large collection.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In many places, to attempt to penetrate its depths would be difficult and perilous, and disaster would come upon anyone who would not blaze a trail.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The country was gradually becoming wilder and more beautiful, but with this came an increase in the number of dangerous obstacles that had to be avoided.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading The country was gradually becoming wilder and more beautiful, but with this came an increase in the number of dangerous obstacles that had to be avoided.
denseradjectiveUS /ˈdensər/
comparative of “dense” — permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading On the shore the jungle was denser than they had ever seen it before.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading In many places, to attempt to penetrate its depths would be difficult and perilous, and disaster would come upon anyone who would not blaze a trail.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A Nightmare Experience It did not take the explorers long to pass a group of islands not far upstream, one of the landmarks that Otari had told them about, and as the islands were a number of miles from the village, they felt that they were making a rapid start.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading In many places, to attempt to penetrate its depths would be difficult and perilous, and disaster would come upon anyone who would not blaze a trail.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading In many places, to attempt to penetrate its depths would be difficult and perilous, and disaster would come upon anyone who would not blaze a trail.
at any time
From this reading On the shore the jungle was denser than they had ever seen it before.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading A Nightmare Experience It did not take the explorers long to pass a group of islands not far upstream, one of the landmarks that Otari had told them about, and as the islands were a number of miles from the village, they felt that they were making a rapid start.
explorersnounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrərz/
plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading A Nightmare Experience It did not take the explorers long to pass a group of islands not far upstream, one of the landmarks that Otari had told them about, and as the islands were a number of miles from the village, they felt that they were making a rapid start.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A Nightmare Experience It did not take the explorers long to pass a group of islands not far upstream, one of the landmarks that Otari had told them about, and as the islands were a number of miles from the village, they felt that they were making a rapid start.
faunanounUS /ˈfɔːnə/
all the animal life in a particular region or period
From this reading The variety of fauna was still greater, and many new specimens did the naturalists add to their already large collection.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading A Nightmare Experience It did not take the explorers long to pass a group of islands not far upstream, one of the landmarks that Otari had told them about, and as the islands were a number of miles from the village, they felt that they were making a rapid start.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A Nightmare Experience It did not take the explorers long to pass a group of islands not far upstream, one of the landmarks that Otari had told them about, and as the islands were a number of miles from the village, they felt that they were making a rapid start.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The country was gradually becoming wilder and more beautiful, but with this came an increase in the number of dangerous obstacles that had to be avoided.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The variety of fauna was still greater, and many new specimens did the naturalists add to their already large collection.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading A Nightmare Experience It did not take the explorers long to pass a group of islands not far upstream, one of the landmarks that Otari had told them about, and as the islands were a number of miles from the village, they felt that they were making a rapid start.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A Nightmare Experience It did not take the explorers long to pass a group of islands not far upstream, one of the landmarks that Otari had told them about, and as the islands were a number of miles from the village, they felt that they were making a rapid start.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The country was gradually becoming wilder and more beautiful, but with this came an increase in the number of dangerous obstacles that had to be avoided.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading The country was gradually becoming wilder and more beautiful, but with this came an increase in the number of dangerous obstacles that had to be avoided.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading A Nightmare Experience It did not take the explorers long to pass a group of islands not far upstream, one of the landmarks that Otari had told them about, and as the islands were a number of miles from the village, they felt that they were making a rapid start.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A Nightmare Experience It did not take the explorers long to pass a group of islands not far upstream, one of the landmarks that Otari had told them about, and as the islands were a number of miles from the village, they felt that they were making a rapid start.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In many places, to attempt to penetrate its depths would be difficult and perilous, and disaster would come upon anyone who would not blaze a trail.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading On the shore the jungle was denser than they had ever seen it before.
landmarksnounUS /ˈlændmɑːrks/
plural of “landmark” — the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape
From this reading A Nightmare Experience It did not take the explorers long to pass a group of islands not far upstream, one of the landmarks that Otari had told them about, and as the islands were a number of miles from the village, they felt that they were making a rapid start.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The variety of fauna was still greater, and many new specimens did the naturalists add to their already large collection.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A Nightmare Experience It did not take the explorers long to pass a group of islands not far upstream, one of the landmarks that Otari had told them about, and as the islands were a number of miles from the village, they felt that they were making a rapid start.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading A Nightmare Experience It did not take the explorers long to pass a group of islands not far upstream, one of the landmarks that Otari had told them about, and as the islands were a number of miles from the village, they felt that they were making a rapid start.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In many places, to attempt to penetrate its depths would be difficult and perilous, and disaster would come upon anyone who would not blaze a trail.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A Nightmare Experience It did not take the explorers long to pass a group of islands not far upstream, one of the landmarks that Otari had told them about, and as the islands were a number of miles from the village, they felt that they were making a rapid start.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The country was gradually becoming wilder and more beautiful, but with this came an increase in the number of dangerous obstacles that had to be avoided.
naturalistsnounUS /ˈnætʃərəlɪsts/
plural of “naturalist” — an advocate of the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms
From this reading The variety of fauna was still greater, and many new specimens did the naturalists add to their already large collection.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The variety of fauna was still greater, and many new specimens did the naturalists add to their already large collection.
NightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading A Nightmare Experience It did not take the explorers long to pass a group of islands not far upstream, one of the landmarks that Otari had told them about, and as the islands were a number of miles from the village, they felt that they were making a rapid start.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A Nightmare Experience It did not take the explorers long to pass a group of islands not far upstream, one of the landmarks that Otari had told them about, and as the islands were a number of miles from the village, they felt that they were making a rapid start.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A Nightmare Experience It did not take the explorers long to pass a group of islands not far upstream, one of the landmarks that Otari had told them about, and as the islands were a number of miles from the village, they felt that they were making a rapid start.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading The country was gradually becoming wilder and more beautiful, but with this came an increase in the number of dangerous obstacles that had to be avoided.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Nightmare Experience It did not take the explorers long to pass a group of islands not far upstream, one of the landmarks that Otari had told them about, and as the islands were a number of miles from the village, they felt that they were making a rapid start.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the shore the jungle was denser than they had ever seen it before.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A Nightmare Experience It did not take the explorers long to pass a group of islands not far upstream, one of the landmarks that Otari had told them about, and as the islands were a number of miles from the village, they felt that they were making a rapid start.
Otari
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From this reading A Nightmare Experience It did not take the explorers long to pass a group of islands not far upstream, one of the landmarks that Otari had told them about, and as the islands were a number of miles from the village, they felt that they were making a rapid start.
go across or through
From this reading A Nightmare Experience It did not take the explorers long to pass a group of islands not far upstream, one of the landmarks that Otari had told them about, and as the islands were a number of miles from the village, they felt that they were making a rapid start.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading In many places, to attempt to penetrate its depths would be difficult and perilous, and disaster would come upon anyone who would not blaze a trail.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading In many places, to attempt to penetrate its depths would be difficult and perilous, and disaster would come upon anyone who would not blaze a trail.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In many places, to attempt to penetrate its depths would be difficult and perilous, and disaster would come upon anyone who would not blaze a trail.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading A Nightmare Experience It did not take the explorers long to pass a group of islands not far upstream, one of the landmarks that Otari had told them about, and as the islands were a number of miles from the village, they felt that they were making a rapid start.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On the shore the jungle was denser than they had ever seen it before.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading On the shore the jungle was denser than they had ever seen it before.
specimensnounUS /ˈspesəmənz/
plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading The variety of fauna was still greater, and many new specimens did the naturalists add to their already large collection.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A Nightmare Experience It did not take the explorers long to pass a group of islands not far upstream, one of the landmarks that Otari had told them about, and as the islands were a number of miles from the village, they felt that they were making a rapid start.
not in physical motion
From this reading The variety of fauna was still greater, and many new specimens did the naturalists add to their already large collection.
carry out
From this reading A Nightmare Experience It did not take the explorers long to pass a group of islands not far upstream, one of the landmarks that Otari had told them about, and as the islands were a number of miles from the village, they felt that they were making a rapid start.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On the shore the jungle was denser than they had ever seen it before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A Nightmare Experience It did not take the explorers long to pass a group of islands not far upstream, one of the landmarks that Otari had told them about, and as the islands were a number of miles from the village, they felt that they were making a rapid start.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Nightmare Experience It did not take the explorers long to pass a group of islands not far upstream, one of the landmarks that Otari had told them about, and as the islands were a number of miles from the village, they felt that they were making a rapid start.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The variety of fauna was still greater, and many new specimens did the naturalists add to their already large collection.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A Nightmare Experience It did not take the explorers long to pass a group of islands not far upstream, one of the landmarks that Otari had told them about, and as the islands were a number of miles from the village, they felt that they were making a rapid start.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A Nightmare Experience It did not take the explorers long to pass a group of islands not far upstream, one of the landmarks that Otari had told them about, and as the islands were a number of miles from the village, they felt that they were making a rapid start.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The country was gradually becoming wilder and more beautiful, but with this came an increase in the number of dangerous obstacles that had to be avoided.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Nightmare Experience It did not take the explorers long to pass a group of islands not far upstream, one of the landmarks that Otari had told them about, and as the islands were a number of miles from the village, they felt that they were making a rapid start.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading A Nightmare Experience It did not take the explorers long to pass a group of islands not far upstream, one of the landmarks that Otari had told them about, and as the islands were a number of miles from the village, they felt that they were making a rapid start.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading In many places, to attempt to penetrate its depths would be difficult and perilous, and disaster would come upon anyone who would not blaze a trail.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In many places, to attempt to penetrate its depths would be difficult and perilous, and disaster would come upon anyone who would not blaze a trail.
upstreamadjectiveUS /ˈʌpˈstriːm/
in the direction against a stream's current
From this reading A Nightmare Experience It did not take the explorers long to pass a group of islands not far upstream, one of the landmarks that Otari had told them about, and as the islands were a number of miles from the village, they felt that they were making a rapid start.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading The variety of fauna was still greater, and many new specimens did the naturalists add to their already large collection.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading A Nightmare Experience It did not take the explorers long to pass a group of islands not far upstream, one of the landmarks that Otari had told them about, and as the islands were a number of miles from the village, they felt that they were making a rapid start.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The country was gradually becoming wilder and more beautiful, but with this came an increase in the number of dangerous obstacles that had to be avoided.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A Nightmare Experience It did not take the explorers long to pass a group of islands not far upstream, one of the landmarks that Otari had told them about, and as the islands were a number of miles from the village, they felt that they were making a rapid start.
which person or people
From this reading In many places, to attempt to penetrate its depths would be difficult and perilous, and disaster would come upon anyone who would not blaze a trail.
wildernounUS /ˈwaɪldər/
United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading The country was gradually becoming wilder and more beautiful, but with this came an increase in the number of dangerous obstacles that had to be avoided.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The country was gradually becoming wilder and more beautiful, but with this came an increase in the number of dangerous obstacles that had to be avoided.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In many places, to attempt to penetrate its depths would be difficult and perilous, and disaster would come upon anyone who would not blaze a trail.
