Chapter X

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

From this reading TO TRINIDAD—BOCA DE MONOS—GULF OF PARIA—PORT OF SPAIN—SAVANNA—BOTANIC GARDENS—A HINDOO VILLAGE—STAPLES—A CACAO PLANTATION—THE BLUE BASIN—FALLS OF MARACAS—THE PITCH LAKE—START FOR THE ORINOCO.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Fertile valleys gently opened to the sea, which here dashed angrily against the caverned limestone walls, and there rippled to the feet of the cocoa-nut palms which encircled the bays.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading On reaching the “Boca de Monos”—monkey’s mouth—the mountains of Cumaná on the mainland of South America loomed up before us.

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

From this reading AS Tobago and Trinidad are little more than eighteen miles apart where nearest, we were soon coasting down the latter island.

with anger

From this reading Fertile valleys gently opened to the sea, which here dashed angrily against the caverned limestone walls, and there rippled to the feet of the cocoa-nut palms which encircled the bays.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading AS Tobago and Trinidad are little more than eighteen miles apart where nearest, we were soon coasting down the latter island.

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

From this reading AS Tobago and Trinidad are little more than eighteen miles apart where nearest, we were soon coasting down the latter island.

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

From this reading AS Tobago and Trinidad are little more than eighteen miles apart where nearest, we were soon coasting down the latter island.

a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids

From this reading TO TRINIDAD—BOCA DE MONOS—GULF OF PARIA—PORT OF SPAIN—SAVANNA—BOTANIC GARDENS—A HINDOO VILLAGE—STAPLES—A CACAO PLANTATION—THE BLUE BASIN—FALLS OF MARACAS—THE PITCH LAKE—START FOR THE ORINOCO.

plural of “bay” — an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading Fertile valleys gently opened to the sea, which here dashed angrily against the caverned limestone walls, and there rippled to the feet of the cocoa-nut palms which encircled the bays.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading On reaching the “Boca de Monos”—monkey’s mouth—the mountains of Cumaná on the mainland of South America loomed up before us.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading TO TRINIDAD—BOCA DE MONOS—GULF OF PARIA—PORT OF SPAIN—SAVANNA—BOTANIC GARDENS—A HINDOO VILLAGE—STAPLES—A CACAO PLANTATION—THE BLUE BASIN—FALLS OF MARACAS—THE PITCH LAKE—START FOR THE ORINOCO.

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From this reading TO TRINIDAD—BOCA DE MONOS—GULF OF PARIA—PORT OF SPAIN—SAVANNA—BOTANIC GARDENS—A HINDOO VILLAGE—STAPLES—A CACAO PLANTATION—THE BLUE BASIN—FALLS OF MARACAS—THE PITCH LAKE—START FOR THE ORINOCO.

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

From this reading The scenery was bold and picturesque, and the richly clad mountains were of a deep green, flushed in spots, with the crimson canopies of the “bois immortelle.”

fearless and daring

From this reading The scenery was bold and picturesque, and the richly clad mountains were of a deep green, flushed in spots, with the crimson canopies of the “bois immortelle.”

of or relating to plants or botany

From this reading TO TRINIDAD—BOCA DE MONOS—GULF OF PARIA—PORT OF SPAIN—SAVANNA—BOTANIC GARDENS—A HINDOO VILLAGE—STAPLES—A CACAO PLANTATION—THE BLUE BASIN—FALLS OF MARACAS—THE PITCH LAKE—START FOR THE ORINOCO.

tropical American tree producing cacao beans

From this reading TO TRINIDAD—BOCA DE MONOS—GULF OF PARIA—PORT OF SPAIN—SAVANNA—BOTANIC GARDENS—A HINDOO VILLAGE—STAPLES—A CACAO PLANTATION—THE BLUE BASIN—FALLS OF MARACAS—THE PITCH LAKE—START FOR THE ORINOCO.

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

From this reading The scenery was bold and picturesque, and the richly clad mountains were of a deep green, flushed in spots, with the crimson canopies of the “bois immortelle.”

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

From this reading Fertile valleys gently opened to the sea, which here dashed angrily against the caverned limestone walls, and there rippled to the feet of the cocoa-nut palms which encircled the bays.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The scenery was bold and picturesque, and the richly clad mountains were of a deep green, flushed in spots, with the crimson canopies of the “bois immortelle.”

-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity

From this reading AS Tobago and Trinidad are little more than eighteen miles apart where nearest, we were soon coasting down the latter island.

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

From this reading Fertile valleys gently opened to the sea, which here dashed angrily against the caverned limestone walls, and there rippled to the feet of the cocoa-nut palms which encircled the bays.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading The scenery was bold and picturesque, and the richly clad mountains were of a deep green, flushed in spots, with the crimson canopies of the “bois immortelle.”

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

From this reading On reaching the “Boca de Monos”—monkey’s mouth—the mountains of Cumaná on the mainland of South America loomed up before us.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading Fertile valleys gently opened to the sea, which here dashed angrily against the caverned limestone walls, and there rippled to the feet of the cocoa-nut palms which encircled the bays.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading TO TRINIDAD—BOCA DE MONOS—GULF OF PARIA—PORT OF SPAIN—SAVANNA—BOTANIC GARDENS—A HINDOO VILLAGE—STAPLES—A CACAO PLANTATION—THE BLUE BASIN—FALLS OF MARACAS—THE PITCH LAKE—START FOR THE ORINOCO.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The scenery was bold and picturesque, and the richly clad mountains were of a deep green, flushed in spots, with the crimson canopies of the “bois immortelle.”

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading AS Tobago and Trinidad are little more than eighteen miles apart where nearest, we were soon coasting down the latter island.

being one more than seventeen

From this reading AS Tobago and Trinidad are little more than eighteen miles apart where nearest, we were soon coasting down the latter island.

confined on all sides

From this reading Fertile valleys gently opened to the sea, which here dashed angrily against the caverned limestone walls, and there rippled to the feet of the cocoa-nut palms which encircled the bays.

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

From this reading TO TRINIDAD—BOCA DE MONOS—GULF OF PARIA—PORT OF SPAIN—SAVANNA—BOTANIC GARDENS—A HINDOO VILLAGE—STAPLES—A CACAO PLANTATION—THE BLUE BASIN—FALLS OF MARACAS—THE PITCH LAKE—START FOR THE ORINOCO.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Fertile valleys gently opened to the sea, which here dashed angrily against the caverned limestone walls, and there rippled to the feet of the cocoa-nut palms which encircled the bays.

capable of reproducing

From this reading Fertile valleys gently opened to the sea, which here dashed angrily against the caverned limestone walls, and there rippled to the feet of the cocoa-nut palms which encircled the bays.

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading The scenery was bold and picturesque, and the richly clad mountains were of a deep green, flushed in spots, with the crimson canopies of the “bois immortelle.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading TO TRINIDAD—BOCA DE MONOS—GULF OF PARIA—PORT OF SPAIN—SAVANNA—BOTANIC GARDENS—A HINDOO VILLAGE—STAPLES—A CACAO PLANTATION—THE BLUE BASIN—FALLS OF MARACAS—THE PITCH LAKE—START FOR THE ORINOCO.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading TO TRINIDAD—BOCA DE MONOS—GULF OF PARIA—PORT OF SPAIN—SAVANNA—BOTANIC GARDENS—A HINDOO VILLAGE—STAPLES—A CACAO PLANTATION—THE BLUE BASIN—FALLS OF MARACAS—THE PITCH LAKE—START FOR THE ORINOCO.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Fertile valleys gently opened to the sea, which here dashed angrily against the caverned limestone walls, and there rippled to the feet of the cocoa-nut palms which encircled the bays.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The scenery was bold and picturesque, and the richly clad mountains were of a deep green, flushed in spots, with the crimson canopies of the “bois immortelle.”

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading TO TRINIDAD—BOCA DE MONOS—GULF OF PARIA—PORT OF SPAIN—SAVANNA—BOTANIC GARDENS—A HINDOO VILLAGE—STAPLES—A CACAO PLANTATION—THE BLUE BASIN—FALLS OF MARACAS—THE PITCH LAKE—START FOR THE ORINOCO.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Fertile valleys gently opened to the sea, which here dashed angrily against the caverned limestone walls, and there rippled to the feet of the cocoa-nut palms which encircled the bays.

a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India

From this reading TO TRINIDAD—BOCA DE MONOS—GULF OF PARIA—PORT OF SPAIN—SAVANNA—BOTANIC GARDENS—A HINDOO VILLAGE—STAPLES—A CACAO PLANTATION—THE BLUE BASIN—FALLS OF MARACAS—THE PITCH LAKE—START FOR THE ORINOCO.

mostly widely cultivated species of everlasting flowers having usually purple flowers; southern Europe to Iran; naturalized elsewhere

From this reading The scenery was bold and picturesque, and the richly clad mountains were of a deep green, flushed in spots, with the crimson canopies of the “bois immortelle.”

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

From this reading The scenery was bold and picturesque, and the richly clad mountains were of a deep green, flushed in spots, with the crimson canopies of the “bois immortelle.”

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading AS Tobago and Trinidad are little more than eighteen miles apart where nearest, we were soon coasting down the latter island.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading TO TRINIDAD—BOCA DE MONOS—GULF OF PARIA—PORT OF SPAIN—SAVANNA—BOTANIC GARDENS—A HINDOO VILLAGE—STAPLES—A CACAO PLANTATION—THE BLUE BASIN—FALLS OF MARACAS—THE PITCH LAKE—START FOR THE ORINOCO.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading AS Tobago and Trinidad are little more than eighteen miles apart where nearest, we were soon coasting down the latter island.

a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals

From this reading Fertile valleys gently opened to the sea, which here dashed angrily against the caverned limestone walls, and there rippled to the feet of the cocoa-nut palms which encircled the bays.

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

From this reading AS Tobago and Trinidad are little more than eighteen miles apart where nearest, we were soon coasting down the latter island.

past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

From this reading On reaching the “Boca de Monos”—monkey’s mouth—the mountains of Cumaná on the mainland of South America loomed up before us.

the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula

From this reading On reaching the “Boca de Monos”—monkey’s mouth—the mountains of Cumaná on the mainland of South America loomed up before us.

plural of “maraca” — a percussion instrument consisting of a hollow gourd containing pebbles or beans; often played in pairs

From this reading TO TRINIDAD—BOCA DE MONOS—GULF OF PARIA—PORT OF SPAIN—SAVANNA—BOTANIC GARDENS—A HINDOO VILLAGE—STAPLES—A CACAO PLANTATION—THE BLUE BASIN—FALLS OF MARACAS—THE PITCH LAKE—START FOR THE ORINOCO.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading AS Tobago and Trinidad are little more than eighteen miles apart where nearest, we were soon coasting down the latter island.

possessive form of “monkey” — any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)

From this reading On reaching the “Boca de Monos”—monkey’s mouth—the mountains of Cumaná on the mainland of South America loomed up before us.

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

From this reading TO TRINIDAD—BOCA DE MONOS—GULF OF PARIA—PORT OF SPAIN—SAVANNA—BOTANIC GARDENS—A HINDOO VILLAGE—STAPLES—A CACAO PLANTATION—THE BLUE BASIN—FALLS OF MARACAS—THE PITCH LAKE—START FOR THE ORINOCO.

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

From this reading AS Tobago and Trinidad are little more than eighteen miles apart where nearest, we were soon coasting down the latter island.

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

From this reading The scenery was bold and picturesque, and the richly clad mountains were of a deep green, flushed in spots, with the crimson canopies of the “bois immortelle.”

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading On reaching the “Boca de Monos”—monkey’s mouth—the mountains of Cumaná on the mainland of South America loomed up before us.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading AS Tobago and Trinidad are little more than eighteen miles apart where nearest, we were soon coasting down the latter island.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TO TRINIDAD—BOCA DE MONOS—GULF OF PARIA—PORT OF SPAIN—SAVANNA—BOTANIC GARDENS—A HINDOO VILLAGE—STAPLES—A CACAO PLANTATION—THE BLUE BASIN—FALLS OF MARACAS—THE PITCH LAKE—START FOR THE ORINOCO.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On reaching the “Boca de Monos”—monkey’s mouth—the mountains of Cumaná on the mainland of South America loomed up before us.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Fertile valleys gently opened to the sea, which here dashed angrily against the caverned limestone walls, and there rippled to the feet of the cocoa-nut palms which encircled the bays.

a South American river 1,500 miles long; flows into the South Atlantic

From this reading TO TRINIDAD—BOCA DE MONOS—GULF OF PARIA—PORT OF SPAIN—SAVANNA—BOTANIC GARDENS—A HINDOO VILLAGE—STAPLES—A CACAO PLANTATION—THE BLUE BASIN—FALLS OF MARACAS—THE PITCH LAKE—START FOR THE ORINOCO.

plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading Fertile valleys gently opened to the sea, which here dashed angrily against the caverned limestone walls, and there rippled to the feet of the cocoa-nut palms which encircled the bays.

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

From this reading TO TRINIDAD—BOCA DE MONOS—GULF OF PARIA—PORT OF SPAIN—SAVANNA—BOTANIC GARDENS—A HINDOO VILLAGE—STAPLES—A CACAO PLANTATION—THE BLUE BASIN—FALLS OF MARACAS—THE PITCH LAKE—START FOR THE ORINOCO.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading The scenery was bold and picturesque, and the richly clad mountains were of a deep green, flushed in spots, with the crimson canopies of the “bois immortelle.”

the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

From this reading TO TRINIDAD—BOCA DE MONOS—GULF OF PARIA—PORT OF SPAIN—SAVANNA—BOTANIC GARDENS—A HINDOO VILLAGE—STAPLES—A CACAO PLANTATION—THE BLUE BASIN—FALLS OF MARACAS—THE PITCH LAKE—START FOR THE ORINOCO.

an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading TO TRINIDAD—BOCA DE MONOS—GULF OF PARIA—PORT OF SPAIN—SAVANNA—BOTANIC GARDENS—A HINDOO VILLAGE—STAPLES—A CACAO PLANTATION—THE BLUE BASIN—FALLS OF MARACAS—THE PITCH LAKE—START FOR THE ORINOCO.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading TO TRINIDAD—BOCA DE MONOS—GULF OF PARIA—PORT OF SPAIN—SAVANNA—BOTANIC GARDENS—A HINDOO VILLAGE—STAPLES—A CACAO PLANTATION—THE BLUE BASIN—FALLS OF MARACAS—THE PITCH LAKE—START FOR THE ORINOCO.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading On reaching the “Boca de Monos”—monkey’s mouth—the mountains of Cumaná on the mainland of South America loomed up before us.

to an ample degree or in an ample manner

From this reading The scenery was bold and picturesque, and the richly clad mountains were of a deep green, flushed in spots, with the crimson canopies of the “bois immortelle.”

uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves

From this reading Fertile valleys gently opened to the sea, which here dashed angrily against the caverned limestone walls, and there rippled to the feet of the cocoa-nut palms which encircled the bays.

a flat grassland in tropical or subtropical regions

From this reading TO TRINIDAD—BOCA DE MONOS—GULF OF PARIA—PORT OF SPAIN—SAVANNA—BOTANIC GARDENS—A HINDOO VILLAGE—STAPLES—A CACAO PLANTATION—THE BLUE BASIN—FALLS OF MARACAS—THE PITCH LAKE—START FOR THE ORINOCO.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading The scenery was bold and picturesque, and the richly clad mountains were of a deep green, flushed in spots, with the crimson canopies of the “bois immortelle.”

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Fertile valleys gently opened to the sea, which here dashed angrily against the caverned limestone walls, and there rippled to the feet of the cocoa-nut palms which encircled the bays.

in the near future

From this reading AS Tobago and Trinidad are little more than eighteen miles apart where nearest, we were soon coasting down the latter island.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading On reaching the “Boca de Monos”—monkey’s mouth—the mountains of Cumaná on the mainland of South America loomed up before us.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading TO TRINIDAD—BOCA DE MONOS—GULF OF PARIA—PORT OF SPAIN—SAVANNA—BOTANIC GARDENS—A HINDOO VILLAGE—STAPLES—A CACAO PLANTATION—THE BLUE BASIN—FALLS OF MARACAS—THE PITCH LAKE—START FOR THE ORINOCO.

spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens

From this reading The scenery was bold and picturesque, and the richly clad mountains were of a deep green, flushed in spots, with the crimson canopies of the “bois immortelle.”

plural of “staple” — (usually in the plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant

From this reading TO TRINIDAD—BOCA DE MONOS—GULF OF PARIA—PORT OF SPAIN—SAVANNA—BOTANIC GARDENS—A HINDOO VILLAGE—STAPLES—A CACAO PLANTATION—THE BLUE BASIN—FALLS OF MARACAS—THE PITCH LAKE—START FOR THE ORINOCO.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading TO TRINIDAD—BOCA DE MONOS—GULF OF PARIA—PORT OF SPAIN—SAVANNA—BOTANIC GARDENS—A HINDOO VILLAGE—STAPLES—A CACAO PLANTATION—THE BLUE BASIN—FALLS OF MARACAS—THE PITCH LAKE—START FOR THE ORINOCO.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading AS Tobago and Trinidad are little more than eighteen miles apart where nearest, we were soon coasting down the latter island.

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

From this reading TO TRINIDAD—BOCA DE MONOS—GULF OF PARIA—PORT OF SPAIN—SAVANNA—BOTANIC GARDENS—A HINDOO VILLAGE—STAPLES—A CACAO PLANTATION—THE BLUE BASIN—FALLS OF MARACAS—THE PITCH LAKE—START FOR THE ORINOCO.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Fertile valleys gently opened to the sea, which here dashed angrily against the caverned limestone walls, and there rippled to the feet of the cocoa-nut palms which encircled the bays.

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

From this reading TO TRINIDAD—BOCA DE MONOS—GULF OF PARIA—PORT OF SPAIN—SAVANNA—BOTANIC GARDENS—A HINDOO VILLAGE—STAPLES—A CACAO PLANTATION—THE BLUE BASIN—FALLS OF MARACAS—THE PITCH LAKE—START FOR THE ORINOCO.

island in West Indies

From this reading AS Tobago and Trinidad are little more than eighteen miles apart where nearest, we were soon coasting down the latter island.

an island in West Indies just off the northeastern coast of Venezuela

From this reading TO TRINIDAD—BOCA DE MONOS—GULF OF PARIA—PORT OF SPAIN—SAVANNA—BOTANIC GARDENS—A HINDOO VILLAGE—STAPLES—A CACAO PLANTATION—THE BLUE BASIN—FALLS OF MARACAS—THE PITCH LAKE—START FOR THE ORINOCO.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading On reaching the “Boca de Monos”—monkey’s mouth—the mountains of Cumaná on the mainland of South America loomed up before us.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading On reaching the “Boca de Monos”—monkey’s mouth—the mountains of Cumaná on the mainland of South America loomed up before us.

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Fertile valleys gently opened to the sea, which here dashed angrily against the caverned limestone walls, and there rippled to the feet of the cocoa-nut palms which encircled the bays.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading TO TRINIDAD—BOCA DE MONOS—GULF OF PARIA—PORT OF SPAIN—SAVANNA—BOTANIC GARDENS—A HINDOO VILLAGE—STAPLES—A CACAO PLANTATION—THE BLUE BASIN—FALLS OF MARACAS—THE PITCH LAKE—START FOR THE ORINOCO.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Fertile valleys gently opened to the sea, which here dashed angrily against the caverned limestone walls, and there rippled to the feet of the cocoa-nut palms which encircled the bays.

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

From this reading The scenery was bold and picturesque, and the richly clad mountains were of a deep green, flushed in spots, with the crimson canopies of the “bois immortelle.”

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading AS Tobago and Trinidad are little more than eighteen miles apart where nearest, we were soon coasting down the latter island.

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

From this reading AS Tobago and Trinidad are little more than eighteen miles apart where nearest, we were soon coasting down the latter island.

in or at the place that

From this reading AS Tobago and Trinidad are little more than eighteen miles apart where nearest, we were soon coasting down the latter island.

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

From this reading Fertile valleys gently opened to the sea, which here dashed angrily against the caverned limestone walls, and there rippled to the feet of the cocoa-nut palms which encircled the bays.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The scenery was bold and picturesque, and the richly clad mountains were of a deep green, flushed in spots, with the crimson canopies of the “bois immortelle.”