Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading Some days afterwards we found ourselves among the mountains in a region whose rugged grandeur and semi-desolation, whose rock-filled glens, tall, frowning precipices, with the stillness that reigned everywhere around, imparted to it a character approaching even to sublimity.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Moreover, Dugald had secured about fifty skins of the most lovely humming-birds, with many beetles, whose elytra, painted and adorned by Nature, looked like radiant jewels.

the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

From this reading We had already seen pumas, and even the terrible jaguar of the plains; we had killed more than one rhea--the American ostrich--and deer in abundance.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading Moreover, Dugald had secured about fifty skins of the most lovely humming-birds, with many beetles, whose elytra, painted and adorned by Nature, looked like radiant jewels.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Some days afterwards we found ourselves among the mountains in a region whose rugged grandeur and semi-desolation, whose rock-filled glens, tall, frowning precipices, with the stillness that reigned everywhere around, imparted to it a character approaching even to sublimity.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading We had already seen pumas, and even the terrible jaguar of the plains; we had killed more than one rhea--the American ostrich--and deer in abundance.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading We had already seen pumas, and even the terrible jaguar of the plains; we had killed more than one rhea--the American ostrich--and deer in abundance.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Some days afterwards we found ourselves among the mountains in a region whose rugged grandeur and semi-desolation, whose rock-filled glens, tall, frowning precipices, with the stillness that reigned everywhere around, imparted to it a character approaching even to sublimity.

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

From this reading Some days afterwards we found ourselves among the mountains in a region whose rugged grandeur and semi-desolation, whose rock-filled glens, tall, frowning precipices, with the stillness that reigned everywhere around, imparted to it a character approaching even to sublimity.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading Some days afterwards we found ourselves among the mountains in a region whose rugged grandeur and semi-desolation, whose rock-filled glens, tall, frowning precipices, with the stillness that reigned everywhere around, imparted to it a character approaching even to sublimity.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Some days afterwards we found ourselves among the mountains in a region whose rugged grandeur and semi-desolation, whose rock-filled glens, tall, frowning precipices, with the stillness that reigned everywhere around, imparted to it a character approaching even to sublimity.

plural of “beetle” — insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings

From this reading Moreover, Dugald had secured about fifty skins of the most lovely humming-birds, with many beetles, whose elytra, painted and adorned by Nature, looked like radiant jewels.

next to; at the side of

From this reading The _capataz_ was still our guide, our foremost man in everything; but close beside him rode our indefatigable hunter, Dugald.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The _capataz_ was still our guide, our foremost man in everything; but close beside him rode our indefatigable hunter, Dugald.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Moreover, Dugald had secured about fifty skins of the most lovely humming-birds, with many beetles, whose elytra, painted and adorned by Nature, looked like radiant jewels.

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From this reading The _capataz_ was still our guide, our foremost man in everything; but close beside him rode our indefatigable hunter, Dugald.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Some days afterwards we found ourselves among the mountains in a region whose rugged grandeur and semi-desolation, whose rock-filled glens, tall, frowning precipices, with the stillness that reigned everywhere around, imparted to it a character approaching even to sublimity.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The _capataz_ was still our guide, our foremost man in everything; but close beside him rode our indefatigable hunter, Dugald.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Some days afterwards we found ourselves among the mountains in a region whose rugged grandeur and semi-desolation, whose rock-filled glens, tall, frowning precipices, with the stillness that reigned everywhere around, imparted to it a character approaching even to sublimity.

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading We had already seen pumas, and even the terrible jaguar of the plains; we had killed more than one rhea--the American ostrich--and deer in abundance.

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From this reading The _capataz_ was still our guide, our foremost man in everything; but close beside him rode our indefatigable hunter, Dugald.

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

From this reading Moreover, Dugald had secured about fifty skins of the most lovely humming-birds, with many beetles, whose elytra, painted and adorned by Nature, looked like radiant jewels.

divisible by two

From this reading Some days afterwards we found ourselves among the mountains in a region whose rugged grandeur and semi-desolation, whose rock-filled glens, tall, frowning precipices, with the stillness that reigned everywhere around, imparted to it a character approaching even to sublimity.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading The _capataz_ was still our guide, our foremost man in everything; but close beside him rode our indefatigable hunter, Dugald.

to or in any or all places

From this reading Some days afterwards we found ourselves among the mountains in a region whose rugged grandeur and semi-desolation, whose rock-filled glens, tall, frowning precipices, with the stillness that reigned everywhere around, imparted to it a character approaching even to sublimity.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading Moreover, Dugald had secured about fifty skins of the most lovely humming-birds, with many beetles, whose elytra, painted and adorned by Nature, looked like radiant jewels.

ranking above all others

From this reading The _capataz_ was still our guide, our foremost man in everything; but close beside him rode our indefatigable hunter, Dugald.

set up or found

From this reading Some days afterwards we found ourselves among the mountains in a region whose rugged grandeur and semi-desolation, whose rock-filled glens, tall, frowning precipices, with the stillness that reigned everywhere around, imparted to it a character approaching even to sublimity.

showing displeasure or anger

From this reading Some days afterwards we found ourselves among the mountains in a region whose rugged grandeur and semi-desolation, whose rock-filled glens, tall, frowning precipices, with the stillness that reigned everywhere around, imparted to it a character approaching even to sublimity.

plural of “glen” — a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)

From this reading Some days afterwards we found ourselves among the mountains in a region whose rugged grandeur and semi-desolation, whose rock-filled glens, tall, frowning precipices, with the stillness that reigned everywhere around, imparted to it a character approaching even to sublimity.

the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand

From this reading Some days afterwards we found ourselves among the mountains in a region whose rugged grandeur and semi-desolation, whose rock-filled glens, tall, frowning precipices, with the stillness that reigned everywhere around, imparted to it a character approaching even to sublimity.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading The _capataz_ was still our guide, our foremost man in everything; but close beside him rode our indefatigable hunter, Dugald.

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

From this reading We had already seen pumas, and even the terrible jaguar of the plains; we had killed more than one rhea--the American ostrich--and deer in abundance.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The _capataz_ was still our guide, our foremost man in everything; but close beside him rode our indefatigable hunter, Dugald.

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

From this reading Moreover, Dugald had secured about fifty skins of the most lovely humming-birds, with many beetles, whose elytra, painted and adorned by Nature, looked like radiant jewels.

someone who hunts game

From this reading The _capataz_ was still our guide, our foremost man in everything; but close beside him rode our indefatigable hunter, Dugald.

past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)

From this reading Some days afterwards we found ourselves among the mountains in a region whose rugged grandeur and semi-desolation, whose rock-filled glens, tall, frowning precipices, with the stillness that reigned everywhere around, imparted to it a character approaching even to sublimity.

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

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS.

showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality

From this reading The _capataz_ was still our guide, our foremost man in everything; but close beside him rode our indefatigable hunter, Dugald.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Some days afterwards we found ourselves among the mountains in a region whose rugged grandeur and semi-desolation, whose rock-filled glens, tall, frowning precipices, with the stillness that reigned everywhere around, imparted to it a character approaching even to sublimity.

a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis

From this reading We had already seen pumas, and even the terrible jaguar of the plains; we had killed more than one rhea--the American ostrich--and deer in abundance.

plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry

From this reading Moreover, Dugald had secured about fifty skins of the most lovely humming-birds, with many beetles, whose elytra, painted and adorned by Nature, looked like radiant jewels.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading We had already seen pumas, and even the terrible jaguar of the plains; we had killed more than one rhea--the American ostrich--and deer in abundance.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Moreover, Dugald had secured about fifty skins of the most lovely humming-birds, with many beetles, whose elytra, painted and adorned by Nature, looked like radiant jewels.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Moreover, Dugald had secured about fifty skins of the most lovely humming-birds, with many beetles, whose elytra, painted and adorned by Nature, looked like radiant jewels.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading Moreover, Dugald had secured about fifty skins of the most lovely humming-birds, with many beetles, whose elytra, painted and adorned by Nature, looked like radiant jewels.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The _capataz_ was still our guide, our foremost man in everything; but close beside him rode our indefatigable hunter, Dugald.

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 Moreover, Dugald had secured about fifty skins of the most lovely humming-birds, with many beetles, whose elytra, painted and adorned by Nature, looked like radiant jewels.

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

From this reading We had already seen pumas, and even the terrible jaguar of the plains; we had killed more than one rhea--the American ostrich--and deer in abundance.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, Dugald had secured about fifty skins of the most lovely humming-birds, with many beetles, whose elytra, painted and adorned by Nature, looked like radiant jewels.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Moreover, Dugald had secured about fifty skins of the most lovely humming-birds, with many beetles, whose elytra, painted and adorned by Nature, looked like radiant jewels.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Some days afterwards we found ourselves among the mountains in a region whose rugged grandeur and semi-desolation, whose rock-filled glens, tall, frowning precipices, with the stillness that reigned everywhere around, imparted to it a character approaching even to sublimity.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Moreover, Dugald had secured about fifty skins of the most lovely humming-birds, with many beetles, whose elytra, painted and adorned by Nature, looked like radiant jewels.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We had already seen pumas, and even the terrible jaguar of the plains; we had killed more than one rhea--the American ostrich--and deer in abundance.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading We had already seen pumas, and even the terrible jaguar of the plains; we had killed more than one rhea--the American ostrich--and deer in abundance.

a person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth (a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the sand)

From this reading We had already seen pumas, and even the terrible jaguar of the plains; we had killed more than one rhea--the American ostrich--and deer in abundance.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The _capataz_ was still our guide, our foremost man in everything; but close beside him rode our indefatigable hunter, Dugald.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading Some days afterwards we found ourselves among the mountains in a region whose rugged grandeur and semi-desolation, whose rock-filled glens, tall, frowning precipices, with the stillness that reigned everywhere around, imparted to it a character approaching even to sublimity.

coated with paint

From this reading Moreover, Dugald had secured about fifty skins of the most lovely humming-birds, with many beetles, whose elytra, painted and adorned by Nature, looked like radiant jewels.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading We had already seen pumas, and even the terrible jaguar of the plains; we had killed more than one rhea--the American ostrich--and deer in abundance.

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

From this reading Some days afterwards we found ourselves among the mountains in a region whose rugged grandeur and semi-desolation, whose rock-filled glens, tall, frowning precipices, with the stillness that reigned everywhere around, imparted to it a character approaching even to sublimity.

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

From this reading We had already seen pumas, and even the terrible jaguar of the plains; we had killed more than one rhea--the American ostrich--and deer in abundance.

radiating or as if radiating light

From this reading Moreover, Dugald had secured about fifty skins of the most lovely humming-birds, with many beetles, whose elytra, painted and adorned by Nature, looked like radiant jewels.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Some days afterwards we found ourselves among the mountains in a region whose rugged grandeur and semi-desolation, whose rock-filled glens, tall, frowning precipices, with the stillness that reigned everywhere around, imparted to it a character approaching even to sublimity.

past form of “reign” — have sovereign power

From this reading Some days afterwards we found ourselves among the mountains in a region whose rugged grandeur and semi-desolation, whose rock-filled glens, tall, frowning precipices, with the stillness that reigned everywhere around, imparted to it a character approaching even to sublimity.

fertility goddess in ancient Greek mythology; wife of Cronus and mother of Zeus; identified with Roman Ops and Cybele of ancient Asia Minor

From this reading We had already seen pumas, and even the terrible jaguar of the plains; we had killed more than one rhea--the American ostrich--and deer in abundance.

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

From this reading Some days afterwards we found ourselves among the mountains in a region whose rugged grandeur and semi-desolation, whose rock-filled glens, tall, frowning precipices, with the stillness that reigned everywhere around, imparted to it a character approaching even to sublimity.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading The _capataz_ was still our guide, our foremost man in everything; but close beside him rode our indefatigable hunter, Dugald.

sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring

From this reading Some days afterwards we found ourselves among the mountains in a region whose rugged grandeur and semi-desolation, whose rock-filled glens, tall, frowning precipices, with the stillness that reigned everywhere around, imparted to it a character approaching even to sublimity.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading Moreover, Dugald had secured about fifty skins of the most lovely humming-birds, with many beetles, whose elytra, painted and adorned by Nature, looked like radiant jewels.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading We had already seen pumas, and even the terrible jaguar of the plains; we had killed more than one rhea--the American ostrich--and deer in abundance.

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

From this reading Some days afterwards we found ourselves among the mountains in a region whose rugged grandeur and semi-desolation, whose rock-filled glens, tall, frowning precipices, with the stillness that reigned everywhere around, imparted to it a character approaching even to sublimity.

plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading Moreover, Dugald had secured about fifty skins of the most lovely humming-birds, with many beetles, whose elytra, painted and adorned by Nature, looked like radiant jewels.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some days afterwards we found ourselves among the mountains in a region whose rugged grandeur and semi-desolation, whose rock-filled glens, tall, frowning precipices, with the stillness that reigned everywhere around, imparted to it a character approaching even to sublimity.

not in physical motion

From this reading The _capataz_ was still our guide, our foremost man in everything; but close beside him rode our indefatigable hunter, Dugald.

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading Some days afterwards we found ourselves among the mountains in a region whose rugged grandeur and semi-desolation, whose rock-filled glens, tall, frowning precipices, with the stillness that reigned everywhere around, imparted to it a character approaching even to sublimity.

nobility in thought or feeling or style

From this reading Some days afterwards we found ourselves among the mountains in a region whose rugged grandeur and semi-desolation, whose rock-filled glens, tall, frowning precipices, with the stillness that reigned everywhere around, imparted to it a character approaching even to sublimity.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Some days afterwards we found ourselves among the mountains in a region whose rugged grandeur and semi-desolation, whose rock-filled glens, tall, frowning precipices, with the stillness that reigned everywhere around, imparted to it a character approaching even to sublimity.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading We had already seen pumas, and even the terrible jaguar of the plains; we had killed more than one rhea--the American ostrich--and deer in abundance.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading We had already seen pumas, and even the terrible jaguar of the plains; we had killed more than one rhea--the American ostrich--and deer in abundance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Some days afterwards we found ourselves among the mountains in a region whose rugged grandeur and semi-desolation, whose rock-filled glens, tall, frowning precipices, with the stillness that reigned everywhere around, imparted to it a character approaching even to sublimity.

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

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS.

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

From this reading Some days afterwards we found ourselves among the mountains in a region whose rugged grandeur and semi-desolation, whose rock-filled glens, tall, frowning precipices, with the stillness that reigned everywhere around, imparted to it a character approaching even to sublimity.

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

From this reading The _capataz_ was still our guide, our foremost man in everything; but close beside him rode our indefatigable hunter, Dugald.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Some days afterwards we found ourselves among the mountains in a region whose rugged grandeur and semi-desolation, whose rock-filled glens, tall, frowning precipices, with the stillness that reigned everywhere around, imparted to it a character approaching even to sublimity.

belonging to which person

From this reading Some days afterwards we found ourselves among the mountains in a region whose rugged grandeur and semi-desolation, whose rock-filled glens, tall, frowning precipices, with the stillness that reigned everywhere around, imparted to it a character approaching even to sublimity.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Some days afterwards we found ourselves among the mountains in a region whose rugged grandeur and semi-desolation, whose rock-filled glens, tall, frowning precipices, with the stillness that reigned everywhere around, imparted to it a character approaching even to sublimity.