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From this reading The rattan, which is a species of palm, although commonly and incorrectly called a cane, is a noteworthy example; it possesses extraordinary flexibility and toughness, is light, porous, covered with a waterproof glaze, and grows to a considerable length, often to the extent of 300ft.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A great number of productions, vegetable and animal, are available for cord-making purposes; and not unfrequently it will be found in tropical regions that nature has herself formed the rope ready to the hand of him who will take the trouble to gather it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The rattan, which is a species of palm, although commonly and incorrectly called a cane, is a noteworthy example; it possesses extraordinary flexibility and toughness, is light, porous, covered with a waterproof glaze, and grows to a considerable length, often to the extent of 300ft.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Ropes and twine of different sizes and lengths should always form part of the equipment of the traveller or explorer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ROPES AND TWINE.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading A great number of productions, vegetable and animal, are available for cord-making purposes; and not unfrequently it will be found in tropical regions that nature has herself formed the rope ready to the hand of him who will take the trouble to gather it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A great number of productions, vegetable and animal, are available for cord-making purposes; and not unfrequently it will be found in tropical regions that nature has herself formed the rope ready to the hand of him who will take the trouble to gather it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These may be either home-made or manufactured from such suitable materials as may be obtainable in the regions travelled through.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading A great number of productions, vegetable and animal, are available for cord-making purposes; and not unfrequently it will be found in tropical regions that nature has herself formed the rope ready to the hand of him who will take the trouble to gather it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading These may be either home-made or manufactured from such suitable materials as may be obtainable in the regions travelled through.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The rattan, which is a species of palm, although commonly and incorrectly called a cane, is a noteworthy example; it possesses extraordinary flexibility and toughness, is light, porous, covered with a waterproof glaze, and grows to a considerable length, often to the extent of 300ft.
canenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading The rattan, which is a species of palm, although commonly and incorrectly called a cane, is a noteworthy example; it possesses extraordinary flexibility and toughness, is light, porous, covered with a waterproof glaze, and grows to a considerable length, often to the extent of 300ft.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading The rattan, which is a species of palm, although commonly and incorrectly called a cane, is a noteworthy example; it possesses extraordinary flexibility and toughness, is light, porous, covered with a waterproof glaze, and grows to a considerable length, often to the extent of 300ft.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The rattan, which is a species of palm, although commonly and incorrectly called a cane, is a noteworthy example; it possesses extraordinary flexibility and toughness, is light, porous, covered with a waterproof glaze, and grows to a considerable length, often to the extent of 300ft.
cord-making
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From this reading A great number of productions, vegetable and animal, are available for cord-making purposes; and not unfrequently it will be found in tropical regions that nature has herself formed the rope ready to the hand of him who will take the trouble to gather it.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The rattan, which is a species of palm, although commonly and incorrectly called a cane, is a noteworthy example; it possesses extraordinary flexibility and toughness, is light, porous, covered with a waterproof glaze, and grows to a considerable length, often to the extent of 300ft.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Ropes and twine of different sizes and lengths should always form part of the equipment of the traveller or explorer.
one or the other of two
From this reading These may be either home-made or manufactured from such suitable materials as may be obtainable in the regions travelled through.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading Ropes and twine of different sizes and lengths should always form part of the equipment of the traveller or explorer.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading The rattan, which is a species of palm, although commonly and incorrectly called a cane, is a noteworthy example; it possesses extraordinary flexibility and toughness, is light, porous, covered with a waterproof glaze, and grows to a considerable length, often to the extent of 300ft.
explorernounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrər/
someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading Ropes and twine of different sizes and lengths should always form part of the equipment of the traveller or explorer.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading The rattan, which is a species of palm, although commonly and incorrectly called a cane, is a noteworthy example; it possesses extraordinary flexibility and toughness, is light, porous, covered with a waterproof glaze, and grows to a considerable length, often to the extent of 300ft.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading The rattan, which is a species of palm, although commonly and incorrectly called a cane, is a noteworthy example; it possesses extraordinary flexibility and toughness, is light, porous, covered with a waterproof glaze, and grows to a considerable length, often to the extent of 300ft.
flexibilitynounUS /ˌfleksəˈbɪləti/
the property of being flexible; easily bent or shaped
From this reading The rattan, which is a species of palm, although commonly and incorrectly called a cane, is a noteworthy example; it possesses extraordinary flexibility and toughness, is light, porous, covered with a waterproof glaze, and grows to a considerable length, often to the extent of 300ft.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A great number of productions, vegetable and animal, are available for cord-making purposes; and not unfrequently it will be found in tropical regions that nature has herself formed the rope ready to the hand of him who will take the trouble to gather it.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Ropes and twine of different sizes and lengths should always form part of the equipment of the traveller or explorer.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading A great number of productions, vegetable and animal, are available for cord-making purposes; and not unfrequently it will be found in tropical regions that nature has herself formed the rope ready to the hand of him who will take the trouble to gather it.
set up or found
From this reading A great number of productions, vegetable and animal, are available for cord-making purposes; and not unfrequently it will be found in tropical regions that nature has herself formed the rope ready to the hand of him who will take the trouble to gather it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading These may be either home-made or manufactured from such suitable materials as may be obtainable in the regions travelled through.
ftnoun
a linear unit of length equal to 12 inches or a third of a yard
From this reading The rattan, which is a species of palm, although commonly and incorrectly called a cane, is a noteworthy example; it possesses extraordinary flexibility and toughness, is light, porous, covered with a waterproof glaze, and grows to a considerable length, often to the extent of 300ft.
assemble or get together
From this reading A great number of productions, vegetable and animal, are available for cord-making purposes; and not unfrequently it will be found in tropical regions that nature has herself formed the rope ready to the hand of him who will take the trouble to gather it.
glazeverbUS /ɡleɪz/
coat with a glaze
From this reading The rattan, which is a species of palm, although commonly and incorrectly called a cane, is a noteworthy example; it possesses extraordinary flexibility and toughness, is light, porous, covered with a waterproof glaze, and grows to a considerable length, often to the extent of 300ft.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great number of productions, vegetable and animal, are available for cord-making purposes; and not unfrequently it will be found in tropical regions that nature has herself formed the rope ready to the hand of him who will take the trouble to gather it.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The rattan, which is a species of palm, although commonly and incorrectly called a cane, is a noteworthy example; it possesses extraordinary flexibility and toughness, is light, porous, covered with a waterproof glaze, and grows to a considerable length, often to the extent of 300ft.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A great number of productions, vegetable and animal, are available for cord-making purposes; and not unfrequently it will be found in tropical regions that nature has herself formed the rope ready to the hand of him who will take the trouble to gather it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A great number of productions, vegetable and animal, are available for cord-making purposes; and not unfrequently it will be found in tropical regions that nature has herself formed the rope ready to the hand of him who will take the trouble to gather it.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading A great number of productions, vegetable and animal, are available for cord-making purposes; and not unfrequently it will be found in tropical regions that nature has herself formed the rope ready to the hand of him who will take the trouble to gather it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A great number of productions, vegetable and animal, are available for cord-making purposes; and not unfrequently it will be found in tropical regions that nature has herself formed the rope ready to the hand of him who will take the trouble to gather it.
home-made
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From this reading These may be either home-made or manufactured from such suitable materials as may be obtainable in the regions travelled through.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These may be either home-made or manufactured from such suitable materials as may be obtainable in the regions travelled through.
incorrectlyadverbUS /ˌɪnkərˈektli/
in an incorrect manner
From this reading The rattan, which is a species of palm, although commonly and incorrectly called a cane, is a noteworthy example; it possesses extraordinary flexibility and toughness, is light, porous, covered with a waterproof glaze, and grows to a considerable length, often to the extent of 300ft.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The rattan, which is a species of palm, although commonly and incorrectly called a cane, is a noteworthy example; it possesses extraordinary flexibility and toughness, is light, porous, covered with a waterproof glaze, and grows to a considerable length, often to the extent of 300ft.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A great number of productions, vegetable and animal, are available for cord-making purposes; and not unfrequently it will be found in tropical regions that nature has herself formed the rope ready to the hand of him who will take the trouble to gather it.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The rattan, which is a species of palm, although commonly and incorrectly called a cane, is a noteworthy example; it possesses extraordinary flexibility and toughness, is light, porous, covered with a waterproof glaze, and grows to a considerable length, often to the extent of 300ft.
lengthsnounUS /leŋkθs/
plural of “length” — the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Ropes and twine of different sizes and lengths should always form part of the equipment of the traveller or explorer.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The rattan, which is a species of palm, although commonly and incorrectly called a cane, is a noteworthy example; it possesses extraordinary flexibility and toughness, is light, porous, covered with a waterproof glaze, and grows to a considerable length, often to the extent of 300ft.
manufacturedadjectiveUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərd/
produced in a large-scale industrial operation
From this reading These may be either home-made or manufactured from such suitable materials as may be obtainable in the regions travelled through.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading These may be either home-made or manufactured from such suitable materials as may be obtainable in the regions travelled through.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading These may be either home-made or manufactured from such suitable materials as may be obtainable in the regions travelled through.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading A great number of productions, vegetable and animal, are available for cord-making purposes; and not unfrequently it will be found in tropical regions that nature has herself formed the rope ready to the hand of him who will take the trouble to gather it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A great number of productions, vegetable and animal, are available for cord-making purposes; and not unfrequently it will be found in tropical regions that nature has herself formed the rope ready to the hand of him who will take the trouble to gather it.
noteworthyadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtwɜːrði/
worthy of attention because interesting, significant, or unusual
From this reading The rattan, which is a species of palm, although commonly and incorrectly called a cane, is a noteworthy example; it possesses extraordinary flexibility and toughness, is light, porous, covered with a waterproof glaze, and grows to a considerable length, often to the extent of 300ft.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A great number of productions, vegetable and animal, are available for cord-making purposes; and not unfrequently it will be found in tropical regions that nature has herself formed the rope ready to the hand of him who will take the trouble to gather it.
obtainableadjectiveUS /əbˈteɪnəbəl/
capable of being obtained
From this reading These may be either home-made or manufactured from such suitable materials as may be obtainable in the regions travelled through.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ropes and twine of different sizes and lengths should always form part of the equipment of the traveller or explorer.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The rattan, which is a species of palm, although commonly and incorrectly called a cane, is a noteworthy example; it possesses extraordinary flexibility and toughness, is light, porous, covered with a waterproof glaze, and grows to a considerable length, often to the extent of 300ft.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Ropes and twine of different sizes and lengths should always form part of the equipment of the traveller or explorer.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading The rattan, which is a species of palm, although commonly and incorrectly called a cane, is a noteworthy example; it possesses extraordinary flexibility and toughness, is light, porous, covered with a waterproof glaze, and grows to a considerable length, often to the extent of 300ft.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Ropes and twine of different sizes and lengths should always form part of the equipment of the traveller or explorer.
porousadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrəs/
able to absorb fluids
From this reading The rattan, which is a species of palm, although commonly and incorrectly called a cane, is a noteworthy example; it possesses extraordinary flexibility and toughness, is light, porous, covered with a waterproof glaze, and grows to a considerable length, often to the extent of 300ft.
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading The rattan, which is a species of palm, although commonly and incorrectly called a cane, is a noteworthy example; it possesses extraordinary flexibility and toughness, is light, porous, covered with a waterproof glaze, and grows to a considerable length, often to the extent of 300ft.
productionsnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something
From this reading A great number of productions, vegetable and animal, are available for cord-making purposes; and not unfrequently it will be found in tropical regions that nature has herself formed the rope ready to the hand of him who will take the trouble to gather it.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading A great number of productions, vegetable and animal, are available for cord-making purposes; and not unfrequently it will be found in tropical regions that nature has herself formed the rope ready to the hand of him who will take the trouble to gather it.
rattannounUS /ræˈtæn/
climbing palm of Sri Lanka and southern India remarkable for the great length of the stems which are used for malacca canes
From this reading The rattan, which is a species of palm, although commonly and incorrectly called a cane, is a noteworthy example; it possesses extraordinary flexibility and toughness, is light, porous, covered with a waterproof glaze, and grows to a considerable length, often to the extent of 300ft.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading A great number of productions, vegetable and animal, are available for cord-making purposes; and not unfrequently it will be found in tropical regions that nature has herself formed the rope ready to the hand of him who will take the trouble to gather it.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading These may be either home-made or manufactured from such suitable materials as may be obtainable in the regions travelled through.
a strong line
From this reading A great number of productions, vegetable and animal, are available for cord-making purposes; and not unfrequently it will be found in tropical regions that nature has herself formed the rope ready to the hand of him who will take the trouble to gather it.
ROPESnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading ROPES AND TWINE.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Ropes and twine of different sizes and lengths should always form part of the equipment of the traveller or explorer.
sizesnounUS /ˈsaɪzəz/
plural of “size” — the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Ropes and twine of different sizes and lengths should always form part of the equipment of the traveller or explorer.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading The rattan, which is a species of palm, although commonly and incorrectly called a cane, is a noteworthy example; it possesses extraordinary flexibility and toughness, is light, porous, covered with a waterproof glaze, and grows to a considerable length, often to the extent of 300ft.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading These may be either home-made or manufactured from such suitable materials as may be obtainable in the regions travelled through.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading These may be either home-made or manufactured from such suitable materials as may be obtainable in the regions travelled through.
carry out
From this reading A great number of productions, vegetable and animal, are available for cord-making purposes; and not unfrequently it will be found in tropical regions that nature has herself formed the rope ready to the hand of him who will take the trouble to gather it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A great number of productions, vegetable and animal, are available for cord-making purposes; and not unfrequently it will be found in tropical regions that nature has herself formed the rope ready to the hand of him who will take the trouble to gather it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ropes and twine of different sizes and lengths should always form part of the equipment of the traveller or explorer.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These may be either home-made or manufactured from such suitable materials as may be obtainable in the regions travelled through.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading These may be either home-made or manufactured from such suitable materials as may be obtainable in the regions travelled through.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A great number of productions, vegetable and animal, are available for cord-making purposes; and not unfrequently it will be found in tropical regions that nature has herself formed the rope ready to the hand of him who will take the trouble to gather it.
toughnessnounUS /ˈtʌfnəs/
enduring strength and energy
From this reading The rattan, which is a species of palm, although commonly and incorrectly called a cane, is a noteworthy example; it possesses extraordinary flexibility and toughness, is light, porous, covered with a waterproof glaze, and grows to a considerable length, often to the extent of 300ft.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading These may be either home-made or manufactured from such suitable materials as may be obtainable in the regions travelled through.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading Ropes and twine of different sizes and lengths should always form part of the equipment of the traveller or explorer.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading A great number of productions, vegetable and animal, are available for cord-making purposes; and not unfrequently it will be found in tropical regions that nature has herself formed the rope ready to the hand of him who will take the trouble to gather it.
a source of difficulty
From this reading A great number of productions, vegetable and animal, are available for cord-making purposes; and not unfrequently it will be found in tropical regions that nature has herself formed the rope ready to the hand of him who will take the trouble to gather it.
TWINEverbUS /twaɪn/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading ROPES AND TWINE.
unfrequently
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From this reading A great number of productions, vegetable and animal, are available for cord-making purposes; and not unfrequently it will be found in tropical regions that nature has herself formed the rope ready to the hand of him who will take the trouble to gather it.
vegetablenounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəl/
edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
From this reading A great number of productions, vegetable and animal, are available for cord-making purposes; and not unfrequently it will be found in tropical regions that nature has herself formed the rope ready to the hand of him who will take the trouble to gather it.
waterproofadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtərpruːf/
not permitting the passage of water
From this reading The rattan, which is a species of palm, although commonly and incorrectly called a cane, is a noteworthy example; it possesses extraordinary flexibility and toughness, is light, porous, covered with a waterproof glaze, and grows to a considerable length, often to the extent of 300ft.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The rattan, which is a species of palm, although commonly and incorrectly called a cane, is a noteworthy example; it possesses extraordinary flexibility and toughness, is light, porous, covered with a waterproof glaze, and grows to a considerable length, often to the extent of 300ft.
which person or people
From this reading A great number of productions, vegetable and animal, are available for cord-making purposes; and not unfrequently it will be found in tropical regions that nature has herself formed the rope ready to the hand of him who will take the trouble to gather it.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A great number of productions, vegetable and animal, are available for cord-making purposes; and not unfrequently it will be found in tropical regions that nature has herself formed the rope ready to the hand of him who will take the trouble to gather it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The rattan, which is a species of palm, although commonly and incorrectly called a cane, is a noteworthy example; it possesses extraordinary flexibility and toughness, is light, porous, covered with a waterproof glaze, and grows to a considerable length, often to the extent of 300ft.
