Chapter XV

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

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(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading From its position, there could be no doubt that it was close beside me, and almost over my head, its body being half hidden by the branches of one of the trees in which it was coiled.

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

From this reading Towards midnight I was aroused by a low rustling sound in the bushes; as I glanced around, my eye fell on an old mora tree just opposite, and at the foot of my hammock, there on the grey trunk I plainly saw the shadow of a snake’s head and neck.

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

From this reading Towards midnight I was aroused by a low rustling sound in the bushes; as I glanced around, my eye fell on an old mora tree just opposite, and at the foot of my hammock, there on the grey trunk I plainly saw the shadow of a snake’s head and neck.

plural of “ant” — social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers

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surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Towards midnight I was aroused by a low rustling sound in the bushes; as I glanced around, my eye fell on an old mora tree just opposite, and at the foot of my hammock, there on the grey trunk I plainly saw the shadow of a snake’s head and neck.

aroused to action

From this reading Towards midnight I was aroused by a low rustling sound in the bushes; as I glanced around, my eye fell on an old mora tree just opposite, and at the foot of my hammock, there on the grey trunk I plainly saw the shadow of a snake’s head and neck.

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

From this reading Towards midnight I was aroused by a low rustling sound in the bushes; as I glanced around, my eye fell on an old mora tree just opposite, and at the foot of my hammock, there on the grey trunk I plainly saw the shadow of a snake’s head and neck.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Towards midnight I was aroused by a low rustling sound in the bushes; as I glanced around, my eye fell on an old mora tree just opposite, and at the foot of my hammock, there on the grey trunk I plainly saw the shadow of a snake’s head and neck.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading As I watched, the head and neck moved towards me and drew back in slow undulating movements, the forked tongue shot out and seemed almost to touch me.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading From its position, there could be no doubt that it was close beside me, and almost over my head, its body being half hidden by the branches of one of the trees in which it was coiled.

several beads threaded together on a string

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the -ing form of “be”

From this reading From its position, there could be no doubt that it was close beside me, and almost over my head, its body being half hidden by the branches of one of the trees in which it was coiled.

form a curve

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next to; at the side of

From this reading From its position, there could be no doubt that it was close beside me, and almost over my head, its body being half hidden by the branches of one of the trees in which it was coiled.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading From its position, there could be no doubt that it was close beside me, and almost over my head, its body being half hidden by the branches of one of the trees in which it was coiled.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading From its position, there could be no doubt that it was close beside me, and almost over my head, its body being half hidden by the branches of one of the trees in which it was coiled.

draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

From this reading I did not dare to move, and hardly to breathe, as the reptile seemed only waiting for my slightest motion in order to strike.

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

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plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading Towards midnight I was aroused by a low rustling sound in the bushes; as I glanced around, my eye fell on an old mora tree just opposite, and at the foot of my hammock, there on the grey trunk I plainly saw the shadow of a snake’s head and neck.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Towards midnight I was aroused by a low rustling sound in the bushes; as I glanced around, my eye fell on an old mora tree just opposite, and at the foot of my hammock, there on the grey trunk I plainly saw the shadow of a snake’s head and neck.

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

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tropical American evergreen tree bearing kidney-shaped nuts that are edible only when roasted

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

From this reading From its position, there could be no doubt that it was close beside me, and almost over my head, its body being half hidden by the branches of one of the trees in which it was coiled.

curled or wound (especially in concentric rings or spirals)

From this reading From its position, there could be no doubt that it was close beside me, and almost over my head, its body being half hidden by the branches of one of the trees in which it was coiled.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading From its position, there could be no doubt that it was close beside me, and almost over my head, its body being half hidden by the branches of one of the trees in which it was coiled.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

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an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading THE BUSH-MASTER—LABARRI—CAMOODI—WOOD ANTS—TURESIE—A PACU HUNT—CASHEW TREE—WOODSKINS—PIRAI—SINGING FISH—INDIAN DANCE—BEADS—FASHION—A RIVER BEND—VIEW OF HILLS—SNIPE—INDIAN MYTHOLOGY—WANT A DOG—TABLE MOUNTAINS—MERUME RIVER—COURSE OF THE MAZARUNI.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading I did not dare to move, and hardly to breathe, as the reptile seemed only waiting for my slightest motion in order to strike.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading I did not dare to move, and hardly to breathe, as the reptile seemed only waiting for my slightest motion in order to strike.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

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the state of being unsure of something

From this reading From its position, there could be no doubt that it was close beside me, and almost over my head, its body being half hidden by the branches of one of the trees in which it was coiled.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading As I watched, the head and neck moved towards me and drew back in slow undulating movements, the forked tongue shot out and seemed almost to touch me.

the organ of sight

From this reading Towards midnight I was aroused by a low rustling sound in the bushes; as I glanced around, my eye fell on an old mora tree just opposite, and at the foot of my hammock, there on the grey trunk I plainly saw the shadow of a snake’s head and neck.

how something is done or how it happens

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cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Towards midnight I was aroused by a low rustling sound in the bushes; as I glanced around, my eye fell on an old mora tree just opposite, and at the foot of my hammock, there on the grey trunk I plainly saw the shadow of a snake’s head and neck.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

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the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Towards midnight I was aroused by a low rustling sound in the bushes; as I glanced around, my eye fell on an old mora tree just opposite, and at the foot of my hammock, there on the grey trunk I plainly saw the shadow of a snake’s head and neck.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I did not dare to move, and hardly to breathe, as the reptile seemed only waiting for my slightest motion in order to strike.

resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches

From this reading As I watched, the head and neck moved towards me and drew back in slow undulating movements, the forked tongue shot out and seemed almost to touch me.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From its position, there could be no doubt that it was close beside me, and almost over my head, its body being half hidden by the branches of one of the trees in which it was coiled.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Towards midnight I was aroused by a low rustling sound in the bushes; as I glanced around, my eye fell on an old mora tree just opposite, and at the foot of my hammock, there on the grey trunk I plainly saw the shadow of a snake’s head and neck.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading Towards midnight I was aroused by a low rustling sound in the bushes; as I glanced around, my eye fell on an old mora tree just opposite, and at the foot of my hammock, there on the grey trunk I plainly saw the shadow of a snake’s head and neck.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading From its position, there could be no doubt that it was close beside me, and almost over my head, its body being half hidden by the branches of one of the trees in which it was coiled.

a small natural hill

From this reading Towards midnight I was aroused by a low rustling sound in the bushes; as I glanced around, my eye fell on an old mora tree just opposite, and at the foot of my hammock, there on the grey trunk I plainly saw the shadow of a snake’s head and neck.

only a very short time before

From this reading I did not dare to move, and hardly to breathe, as the reptile seemed only waiting for my slightest motion in order to strike.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Towards midnight I was aroused by a low rustling sound in the bushes; as I glanced around, my eye fell on an old mora tree just opposite, and at the foot of my hammock, there on the grey trunk I plainly saw the shadow of a snake’s head and neck.

not accessible to view

From this reading From its position, there could be no doubt that it was close beside me, and almost over my head, its body being half hidden by the branches of one of the trees in which it was coiled.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

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pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Towards midnight I was aroused by a low rustling sound in the bushes; as I glanced around, my eye fell on an old mora tree just opposite, and at the foot of my hammock, there on the grey trunk I plainly saw the shadow of a snake’s head and neck.

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

From this reading Towards midnight I was aroused by a low rustling sound in the bushes; as I glanced around, my eye fell on an old mora tree just opposite, and at the foot of my hammock, there on the grey trunk I plainly saw the shadow of a snake’s head and neck.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading From its position, there could be no doubt that it was close beside me, and almost over my head, its body being half hidden by the branches of one of the trees in which it was coiled.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading From its position, there could be no doubt that it was close beside me, and almost over my head, its body being half hidden by the branches of one of the trees in which it was coiled.

and nothing more

From this reading Towards midnight I was aroused by a low rustling sound in the bushes; as I glanced around, my eye fell on an old mora tree just opposite, and at the foot of my hammock, there on the grey trunk I plainly saw the shadow of a snake’s head and neck.

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

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less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Towards midnight I was aroused by a low rustling sound in the bushes; as I glanced around, my eye fell on an old mora tree just opposite, and at the foot of my hammock, there on the grey trunk I plainly saw the shadow of a snake’s head and neck.

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

From this reading THE BUSH-MASTER—LABARRI—CAMOODI—WOOD ANTS—TURESIE—A PACU HUNT—CASHEW TREE—WOODSKINS—PIRAI—SINGING FISH—INDIAN DANCE—BEADS—FASHION—A RIVER BEND—VIEW OF HILLS—SNIPE—INDIAN MYTHOLOGY—WANT A DOG—TABLE MOUNTAINS—MERUME RIVER—COURSE OF THE MAZARUNI.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading From its position, there could be no doubt that it was close beside me, and almost over my head, its body being half hidden by the branches of one of the trees in which it was coiled.

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

From this reading THE BUSH-MASTER—LABARRI—CAMOODI—WOOD ANTS—TURESIE—A PACU HUNT—CASHEW TREE—WOODSKINS—PIRAI—SINGING FISH—INDIAN DANCE—BEADS—FASHION—A RIVER BEND—VIEW OF HILLS—SNIPE—INDIAN MYTHOLOGY—WANT A DOG—TABLE MOUNTAINS—MERUME RIVER—COURSE OF THE MAZARUNI.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading Towards midnight I was aroused by a low rustling sound in the bushes; as I glanced around, my eye fell on an old mora tree just opposite, and at the foot of my hammock, there on the grey trunk I plainly saw the shadow of a snake’s head and neck.

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

From this reading Towards midnight I was aroused by a low rustling sound in the bushes; as I glanced around, my eye fell on an old mora tree just opposite, and at the foot of my hammock, there on the grey trunk I plainly saw the shadow of a snake’s head and neck.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading I did not dare to move, and hardly to breathe, as the reptile seemed only waiting for my slightest motion in order to strike.

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

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change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I did not dare to move, and hardly to breathe, as the reptile seemed only waiting for my slightest motion in order to strike.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading As I watched, the head and neck moved towards me and drew back in slow undulating movements, the forked tongue shot out and seemed almost to touch me.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading As I watched, the head and neck moved towards me and drew back in slow undulating movements, the forked tongue shot out and seemed almost to touch me.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Towards midnight I was aroused by a low rustling sound in the bushes; as I glanced around, my eye fell on an old mora tree just opposite, and at the foot of my hammock, there on the grey trunk I plainly saw the shadow of a snake’s head and neck.

myths collectively; the body of stories associated with a culture or institution or person

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the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading Towards midnight I was aroused by a low rustling sound in the bushes; as I glanced around, my eye fell on an old mora tree just opposite, and at the foot of my hammock, there on the grey trunk I plainly saw the shadow of a snake’s head and neck.

not any; not one

From this reading From its position, there could be no doubt that it was close beside me, and almost over my head, its body being half hidden by the branches of one of the trees in which it was coiled.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I did not dare to move, and hardly to breathe, as the reptile seemed only waiting for my slightest motion in order to strike.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Towards midnight I was aroused by a low rustling sound in the bushes; as I glanced around, my eye fell on an old mora tree just opposite, and at the foot of my hammock, there on the grey trunk I plainly saw the shadow of a snake’s head and neck.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Towards midnight I was aroused by a low rustling sound in the bushes; as I glanced around, my eye fell on an old mora tree just opposite, and at the foot of my hammock, there on the grey trunk I plainly saw the shadow of a snake’s head and neck.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading From its position, there could be no doubt that it was close beside me, and almost over my head, its body being half hidden by the branches of one of the trees in which it was coiled.

and nothing more

From this reading I did not dare to move, and hardly to breathe, as the reptile seemed only waiting for my slightest motion in order to strike.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Towards midnight I was aroused by a low rustling sound in the bushes; as I glanced around, my eye fell on an old mora tree just opposite, and at the foot of my hammock, there on the grey trunk I plainly saw the shadow of a snake’s head and neck.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading I did not dare to move, and hardly to breathe, as the reptile seemed only waiting for my slightest motion in order to strike.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As I watched, the head and neck moved towards me and drew back in slow undulating movements, the forked tongue shot out and seemed almost to touch me.

above and across; more than

From this reading From its position, there could be no doubt that it was close beside me, and almost over my head, its body being half hidden by the branches of one of the trees in which it was coiled.

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

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

From this reading THE BUSH-MASTER—LABARRI—CAMOODI—WOOD ANTS—TURESIE—A PACU HUNT—CASHEW TREE—WOODSKINS—PIRAI—SINGING FISH—INDIAN DANCE—BEADS—FASHION—A RIVER BEND—VIEW OF HILLS—SNIPE—INDIAN MYTHOLOGY—WANT A DOG—TABLE MOUNTAINS—MERUME RIVER—COURSE OF THE MAZARUNI.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Towards midnight I was aroused by a low rustling sound in the bushes; as I glanced around, my eye fell on an old mora tree just opposite, and at the foot of my hammock, there on the grey trunk I plainly saw the shadow of a snake’s head and neck.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading From its position, there could be no doubt that it was close beside me, and almost over my head, its body being half hidden by the branches of one of the trees in which it was coiled.

any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms

From this reading I did not dare to move, and hardly to breathe, as the reptile seemed only waiting for my slightest motion in order to strike.

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

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the stealing of cattle

From this reading Towards midnight I was aroused by a low rustling sound in the bushes; as I glanced around, my eye fell on an old mora tree just opposite, and at the foot of my hammock, there on the grey trunk I plainly saw the shadow of a snake’s head and neck.

cut with a saw

From this reading Towards midnight I was aroused by a low rustling sound in the bushes; as I glanced around, my eye fell on an old mora tree just opposite, and at the foot of my hammock, there on the grey trunk I plainly saw the shadow of a snake’s head and neck.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading As I watched, the head and neck moved towards me and drew back in slow undulating movements, the forked tongue shot out and seemed almost to touch me.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Towards midnight I was aroused by a low rustling sound in the bushes; as I glanced around, my eye fell on an old mora tree just opposite, and at the foot of my hammock, there on the grey trunk I plainly saw the shadow of a snake’s head and neck.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading As I watched, the head and neck moved towards me and drew back in slow undulating movements, the forked tongue shot out and seemed almost to touch me.

the act of singing vocal music

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superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading I did not dare to move, and hardly to breathe, as the reptile seemed only waiting for my slightest motion in order to strike.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading As I watched, the head and neck moved towards me and drew back in slow undulating movements, the forked tongue shot out and seemed almost to touch me.

possessive form of “snake” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading Towards midnight I was aroused by a low rustling sound in the bushes; as I glanced around, my eye fell on an old mora tree just opposite, and at the foot of my hammock, there on the grey trunk I plainly saw the shadow of a snake’s head and neck.

hunt or shoot snipe

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the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Towards midnight I was aroused by a low rustling sound in the bushes; as I glanced around, my eye fell on an old mora tree just opposite, and at the foot of my hammock, there on the grey trunk I plainly saw the shadow of a snake’s head and neck.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading I did not dare to move, and hardly to breathe, as the reptile seemed only waiting for my slightest motion in order to strike.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From its position, there could be no doubt that it was close beside me, and almost over my head, its body being half hidden by the branches of one of the trees in which it was coiled.

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

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in or at that place or location

From this reading Towards midnight I was aroused by a low rustling sound in the bushes; as I glanced around, my eye fell on an old mora tree just opposite, and at the foot of my hammock, there on the grey trunk I plainly saw the shadow of a snake’s head and neck.

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

From this reading As I watched, the head and neck moved towards me and drew back in slow undulating movements, the forked tongue shot out and seemed almost to touch me.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading As I watched, the head and neck moved towards me and drew back in slow undulating movements, the forked tongue shot out and seemed almost to touch me.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading As I watched, the head and neck moved towards me and drew back in slow undulating movements, the forked tongue shot out and seemed almost to touch me.

in the direction of

From this reading Towards midnight I was aroused by a low rustling sound in the bushes; as I glanced around, my eye fell on an old mora tree just opposite, and at the foot of my hammock, there on the grey trunk I plainly saw the shadow of a snake’s head and neck.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

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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 From its position, there could be no doubt that it was close beside me, and almost over my head, its body being half hidden by the branches of one of the trees in which it was coiled.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading Towards midnight I was aroused by a low rustling sound in the bushes; as I glanced around, my eye fell on an old mora tree just opposite, and at the foot of my hammock, there on the grey trunk I plainly saw the shadow of a snake’s head and neck.

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

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-ing form of “undulate” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples

From this reading As I watched, the head and neck moved towards me and drew back in slow undulating movements, the forked tongue shot out and seemed almost to touch me.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

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the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading I did not dare to move, and hardly to breathe, as the reptile seemed only waiting for my slightest motion in order to strike.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

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

From this reading Towards midnight I was aroused by a low rustling sound in the bushes; as I glanced around, my eye fell on an old mora tree just opposite, and at the foot of my hammock, there on the grey trunk I plainly saw the shadow of a snake’s head and neck.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading As I watched, the head and neck moved towards me and drew back in slow undulating movements, the forked tongue shot out and seemed almost to touch me.

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

From this reading From its position, there could be no doubt that it was close beside me, and almost over my head, its body being half hidden by the branches of one of the trees in which it was coiled.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

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

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