Chapter VI

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

From this reading 23._--I started very early this morning, before sunrise--or with the "morning star," as the Abyssinians say--and went down the river to see what sport I could find.

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

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

a small slender short-haired breed of African origin having brownish fur with a reddish undercoat

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

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

From this reading 23._--I started very early this morning, before sunrise--or with the "morning star," as the Abyssinians say--and went down the river to see what sport I could find.

(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Directly the sun rose it got warm, but up to that time the air was very piercing.

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

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

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

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

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

From this reading 23._--I started very early this morning, before sunrise--or with the "morning star," as the Abyssinians say--and went down the river to see what sport I could find.

plural of “baboon” — large terrestrial monkeys having doglike muzzles

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading 23._--I started very early this morning, before sunrise--or with the "morning star," as the Abyssinians say--and went down the river to see what sport I could find.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

exert pressure on someone through threats

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

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

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

past form of “borrow” — get temporarily

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

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

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Directly the sun rose it got warm, but up to that time the air was very piercing.

the business of a butcher

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading It was so cold that I rode out of camp on my mule, wrapped up in an Ulster.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading It was so cold that I rode out of camp on my mule, wrapped up in an Ulster.

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

From this reading 23._--I started very early this morning, before sunrise--or with the "morning star," as the Abyssinians say--and went down the river to see what sport I could find.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

without deviation

From this reading Directly the sun rose it got warm, but up to that time the air was very piercing.

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

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading 23._--I started very early this morning, before sunrise--or with the "morning star," as the Abyssinians say--and went down the river to see what sport I could find.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading 23._--I started very early this morning, before sunrise--or with the "morning star," as the Abyssinians say--and went down the river to see what sport I could find.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

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

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading 23._--I started very early this morning, before sunrise--or with the "morning star," as the Abyssinians say--and went down the river to see what sport I could find.

start firing a weapon

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Directly the sun rose it got warm, but up to that time the air was very piercing.

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

From this reading 23._--I started very early this morning, before sunrise--or with the "morning star," as the Abyssinians say--and went down the river to see what sport I could find.

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

From this reading It was so cold that I rode out of camp on my mule, wrapped up in an Ulster.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was so cold that I rode out of camp on my mule, wrapped up in an Ulster.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading _Jan.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading 23._--I started very early this morning, before sunrise--or with the "morning star," as the Abyssinians say--and went down the river to see what sport I could find.

hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading It was so cold that I rode out of camp on my mule, wrapped up in an Ulster.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It was so cold that I rode out of camp on my mule, wrapped up in an Ulster.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

information about recent and important events

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading 23._--I started very early this morning, before sunrise--or with the "morning star," as the Abyssinians say--and went down the river to see what sport I could find.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was so cold that I rode out of camp on my mule, wrapped up in an Ulster.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Directly the sun rose it got warm, but up to that time the air was very piercing.

plural of “plume” — anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

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

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

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

From this reading 23._--I started very early this morning, before sunrise--or with the "morning star," as the Abyssinians say--and went down the river to see what sport I could find.

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

From this reading It was so cold that I rode out of camp on my mule, wrapped up in an Ulster.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Directly the sun rose it got warm, but up to that time the air was very piercing.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

express in words

From this reading 23._--I started very early this morning, before sunrise--or with the "morning star," as the Abyssinians say--and went down the river to see what sport I could find.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading 23._--I started very early this morning, before sunrise--or with the "morning star," as the Abyssinians say--and went down the river to see what sport I could find.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was so cold that I rode out of camp on my mule, wrapped up in an Ulster.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading 23._--I started very early this morning, before sunrise--or with the "morning star," as the Abyssinians say--and went down the river to see what sport I could find.

plural of “sportsman” — someone who engages in sports

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading 23._--I started very early this morning, before sunrise--or with the "morning star," as the Abyssinians say--and went down the river to see what sport I could find.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading 23._--I started very early this morning, before sunrise--or with the "morning star," as the Abyssinians say--and went down the river to see what sport I could find.

direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Directly the sun rose it got warm, but up to that time the air was very piercing.

the first light of day

From this reading 23._--I started very early this morning, before sunrise--or with the "morning star," as the Abyssinians say--and went down the river to see what sport I could find.

any shrub or small tree of the genus Tamarix having small scalelike or needle-shaped leaves and feathery racemes of small white or pinkish flowers; of mostly coastal areas with saline soil

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was so cold that I rode out of camp on my mule, wrapped up in an Ulster.

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

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading 23._--I started very early this morning, before sunrise--or with the "morning star," as the Abyssinians say--and went down the river to see what sport I could find.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Directly the sun rose it got warm, but up to that time the air was very piercing.

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

From this reading 23._--I started very early this morning, before sunrise--or with the "morning star," as the Abyssinians say--and went down the river to see what sport I could find.

a historic division of Ireland located in the northeastern part of the island; six of Ulster's nine counties are in Northern Ireland

From this reading It was so cold that I rode out of camp on my mule, wrapped up in an Ulster.

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

From this reading It was so cold that I rode out of camp on my mule, wrapped up in an Ulster.

precisely as stated

From this reading 23._--I started very early this morning, before sunrise--or with the "morning star," as the Abyssinians say--and went down the river to see what sport I could find.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Directly the sun rose it got warm, but up to that time the air was very piercing.

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

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

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

From this reading It was so cold that I rode out of camp on my mule, wrapped up in an Ulster.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading 23._--I started very early this morning, before sunrise--or with the "morning star," as the Abyssinians say--and went down the river to see what sport I could find.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading A WART-HOG -- "BRUNDO" BUTCHERING -- AN "ETON BLUE" BIRD -- BABOONS -- DESERTED VILLAGE -- ROUGH WALKING -- THE ABYSSINIAN ADAM AND EVE -- JEALOUSY -- THE PRIESTS -- SAVAGE CUSTOMS -- TAMARISK COVER -- NATIVE SPORTSMEN -- DANCING AND SINGING -- WANT OF A DOG -- NEWS OF A LION -- RED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS AND THEIR EFFECT -- "BORROWED PLUMES" -- THE JUNGLE ON FIRE -- WE STEER WEST -- "BLACKMAIL" -- SUMMARY JUSTICE.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading 23._--I started very early this morning, before sunrise--or with the "morning star," as the Abyssinians say--and went down the river to see what sport I could find.

in the company of; together with

From this reading 23._--I started very early this morning, before sunrise--or with the "morning star," as the Abyssinians say--and went down the river to see what sport I could find.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading It was so cold that I rode out of camp on my mule, wrapped up in an Ulster.