used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Leaving the house behind us we made our way by means of a circuitous path, round the base of the majestic waterfall before described, down towards the buildings on the plain.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Butterflies and beetles, of colourings so glorious that my fingers positively itched for my collecting box, fluttered from flower to flower, while parrots (_Palaedinis longianda_), Nikobar pigeons, and the darter, or snake bird, were so frequently met with as to lose all their charm of novelty.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As in the jungle through which I had passed to approach the house, lovely creepers twined from tree to tree, orchids gaped from every crevice, some of them almost human in their quaintness; while mixed up with them in marvellous profusion were palms, ferns, shrubs, and bamboos of every known hue and description.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The route chosen was a perfect one in every way, not only for observing the excellent placing of the township on the plateau, but for noting the beauties of nature along the path.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As in the jungle through which I had passed to approach the house, lovely creepers twined from tree to tree, orchids gaped from every crevice, some of them almost human in their quaintness; while mixed up with them in marvellous profusion were palms, ferns, shrubs, and bamboos of every known hue and description.
move towards
From this reading As in the jungle through which I had passed to approach the house, lovely creepers twined from tree to tree, orchids gaped from every crevice, some of them almost human in their quaintness; while mixed up with them in marvellous profusion were palms, ferns, shrubs, and bamboos of every known hue and description.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As in the jungle through which I had passed to approach the house, lovely creepers twined from tree to tree, orchids gaped from every crevice, some of them almost human in their quaintness; while mixed up with them in marvellous profusion were palms, ferns, shrubs, and bamboos of every known hue and description.
bamboos
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From this reading As in the jungle through which I had passed to approach the house, lovely creepers twined from tree to tree, orchids gaped from every crevice, some of them almost human in their quaintness; while mixed up with them in marvellous profusion were palms, ferns, shrubs, and bamboos of every known hue and description.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading Leaving the house behind us we made our way by means of a circuitous path, round the base of the majestic waterfall before described, down towards the buildings on the plain.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The route chosen was a perfect one in every way, not only for observing the excellent placing of the township on the plateau, but for noting the beauties of nature along the path.
beetlesnounUS /ˈbiːtəlz/
plural of “beetle” — insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings
From this reading Butterflies and beetles, of colourings so glorious that my fingers positively itched for my collecting box, fluttered from flower to flower, while parrots (_Palaedinis longianda_), Nikobar pigeons, and the darter, or snake bird, were so frequently met with as to lose all their charm of novelty.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Leaving the house behind us we made our way by means of a circuitous path, round the base of the majestic waterfall before described, down towards the buildings on the plain.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Leaving the house behind us we made our way by means of a circuitous path, round the base of the majestic waterfall before described, down towards the buildings on the plain.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Butterflies and beetles, of colourings so glorious that my fingers positively itched for my collecting box, fluttered from flower to flower, while parrots (_Palaedinis longianda_), Nikobar pigeons, and the darter, or snake bird, were so frequently met with as to lose all their charm of novelty.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Butterflies and beetles, of colourings so glorious that my fingers positively itched for my collecting box, fluttered from flower to flower, while parrots (_Palaedinis longianda_), Nikobar pigeons, and the darter, or snake bird, were so frequently met with as to lose all their charm of novelty.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Leaving the house behind us we made our way by means of a circuitous path, round the base of the majestic waterfall before described, down towards the buildings on the plain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The route chosen was a perfect one in every way, not only for observing the excellent placing of the township on the plateau, but for noting the beauties of nature along the path.
ButterfliesnounUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/
plural of “butterfly” — diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings
From this reading Butterflies and beetles, of colourings so glorious that my fingers positively itched for my collecting box, fluttered from flower to flower, while parrots (_Palaedinis longianda_), Nikobar pigeons, and the darter, or snake bird, were so frequently met with as to lose all their charm of novelty.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Leaving the house behind us we made our way by means of a circuitous path, round the base of the majestic waterfall before described, down towards the buildings on the plain.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Butterflies and beetles, of colourings so glorious that my fingers positively itched for my collecting box, fluttered from flower to flower, while parrots (_Palaedinis longianda_), Nikobar pigeons, and the darter, or snake bird, were so frequently met with as to lose all their charm of novelty.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading The route chosen was a perfect one in every way, not only for observing the excellent placing of the township on the plateau, but for noting the beauties of nature along the path.
circuitousadjectiveUS /sərˈkjuːɪtəs/
marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
From this reading Leaving the house behind us we made our way by means of a circuitous path, round the base of the majestic waterfall before described, down towards the buildings on the plain.
collectingnounUS /kəˈlektɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading Butterflies and beetles, of colourings so glorious that my fingers positively itched for my collecting box, fluttered from flower to flower, while parrots (_Palaedinis longianda_), Nikobar pigeons, and the darter, or snake bird, were so frequently met with as to lose all their charm of novelty.
colourings
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From this reading Butterflies and beetles, of colourings so glorious that my fingers positively itched for my collecting box, fluttered from flower to flower, while parrots (_Palaedinis longianda_), Nikobar pigeons, and the darter, or snake bird, were so frequently met with as to lose all their charm of novelty.
creepers
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From this reading As in the jungle through which I had passed to approach the house, lovely creepers twined from tree to tree, orchids gaped from every crevice, some of them almost human in their quaintness; while mixed up with them in marvellous profusion were palms, ferns, shrubs, and bamboos of every known hue and description.
crevicenounUS /ˈkrevəs/
a long narrow depression in a surface
From this reading As in the jungle through which I had passed to approach the house, lovely creepers twined from tree to tree, orchids gaped from every crevice, some of them almost human in their quaintness; while mixed up with them in marvellous profusion were palms, ferns, shrubs, and bamboos of every known hue and description.
darternounUS /ˈdɑːrtər/
fish-eating bird of warm inland waters having a long flexible neck and slender sharp-pointed bill
From this reading Butterflies and beetles, of colourings so glorious that my fingers positively itched for my collecting box, fluttered from flower to flower, while parrots (_Palaedinis longianda_), Nikobar pigeons, and the darter, or snake bird, were so frequently met with as to lose all their charm of novelty.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Leaving the house behind us we made our way by means of a circuitous path, round the base of the majestic waterfall before described, down towards the buildings on the plain.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading As in the jungle through which I had passed to approach the house, lovely creepers twined from tree to tree, orchids gaped from every crevice, some of them almost human in their quaintness; while mixed up with them in marvellous profusion were palms, ferns, shrubs, and bamboos of every known hue and description.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Leaving the house behind us we made our way by means of a circuitous path, round the base of the majestic waterfall before described, down towards the buildings on the plain.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The route chosen was a perfect one in every way, not only for observing the excellent placing of the township on the plateau, but for noting the beauties of nature along the path.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading The route chosen was a perfect one in every way, not only for observing the excellent placing of the township on the plateau, but for noting the beauties of nature along the path.
fernsnounUS /fɜːrnz/
plural of “fern” — any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores
From this reading As in the jungle through which I had passed to approach the house, lovely creepers twined from tree to tree, orchids gaped from every crevice, some of them almost human in their quaintness; while mixed up with them in marvellous profusion were palms, ferns, shrubs, and bamboos of every known hue and description.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Butterflies and beetles, of colourings so glorious that my fingers positively itched for my collecting box, fluttered from flower to flower, while parrots (_Palaedinis longianda_), Nikobar pigeons, and the darter, or snake bird, were so frequently met with as to lose all their charm of novelty.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Butterflies and beetles, of colourings so glorious that my fingers positively itched for my collecting box, fluttered from flower to flower, while parrots (_Palaedinis longianda_), Nikobar pigeons, and the darter, or snake bird, were so frequently met with as to lose all their charm of novelty.
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Butterflies and beetles, of colourings so glorious that my fingers positively itched for my collecting box, fluttered from flower to flower, while parrots (_Palaedinis longianda_), Nikobar pigeons, and the darter, or snake bird, were so frequently met with as to lose all their charm of novelty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The route chosen was a perfect one in every way, not only for observing the excellent placing of the township on the plateau, but for noting the beauties of nature along the path.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading HOW WE FOUGHT THE PLAGUE.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Butterflies and beetles, of colourings so glorious that my fingers positively itched for my collecting box, fluttered from flower to flower, while parrots (_Palaedinis longianda_), Nikobar pigeons, and the darter, or snake bird, were so frequently met with as to lose all their charm of novelty.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As in the jungle through which I had passed to approach the house, lovely creepers twined from tree to tree, orchids gaped from every crevice, some of them almost human in their quaintness; while mixed up with them in marvellous profusion were palms, ferns, shrubs, and bamboos of every known hue and description.
gaped
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From this reading As in the jungle through which I had passed to approach the house, lovely creepers twined from tree to tree, orchids gaped from every crevice, some of them almost human in their quaintness; while mixed up with them in marvellous profusion were palms, ferns, shrubs, and bamboos of every known hue and description.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading Butterflies and beetles, of colourings so glorious that my fingers positively itched for my collecting box, fluttered from flower to flower, while parrots (_Palaedinis longianda_), Nikobar pigeons, and the darter, or snake bird, were so frequently met with as to lose all their charm of novelty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As in the jungle through which I had passed to approach the house, lovely creepers twined from tree to tree, orchids gaped from every crevice, some of them almost human in their quaintness; while mixed up with them in marvellous profusion were palms, ferns, shrubs, and bamboos of every known hue and description.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Leaving the house behind us we made our way by means of a circuitous path, round the base of the majestic waterfall before described, down towards the buildings on the plain.
HOW
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From this reading HOW WE FOUGHT THE PLAGUE.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading As in the jungle through which I had passed to approach the house, lovely creepers twined from tree to tree, orchids gaped from every crevice, some of them almost human in their quaintness; while mixed up with them in marvellous profusion were palms, ferns, shrubs, and bamboos of every known hue and description.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading As in the jungle through which I had passed to approach the house, lovely creepers twined from tree to tree, orchids gaped from every crevice, some of them almost human in their quaintness; while mixed up with them in marvellous profusion were palms, ferns, shrubs, and bamboos of every known hue and description.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As in the jungle through which I had passed to approach the house, lovely creepers twined from tree to tree, orchids gaped from every crevice, some of them almost human in their quaintness; while mixed up with them in marvellous profusion were palms, ferns, shrubs, and bamboos of every known hue and description.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The route chosen was a perfect one in every way, not only for observing the excellent placing of the township on the plateau, but for noting the beauties of nature along the path.
itched
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From this reading Butterflies and beetles, of colourings so glorious that my fingers positively itched for my collecting box, fluttered from flower to flower, while parrots (_Palaedinis longianda_), Nikobar pigeons, and the darter, or snake bird, were so frequently met with as to lose all their charm of novelty.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading As in the jungle through which I had passed to approach the house, lovely creepers twined from tree to tree, orchids gaped from every crevice, some of them almost human in their quaintness; while mixed up with them in marvellous profusion were palms, ferns, shrubs, and bamboos of every known hue and description.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading As in the jungle through which I had passed to approach the house, lovely creepers twined from tree to tree, orchids gaped from every crevice, some of them almost human in their quaintness; while mixed up with them in marvellous profusion were palms, ferns, shrubs, and bamboos of every known hue and description.
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving the house behind us we made our way by means of a circuitous path, round the base of the majestic waterfall before described, down towards the buildings on the plain.
longianda
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From this reading Butterflies and beetles, of colourings so glorious that my fingers positively itched for my collecting box, fluttered from flower to flower, while parrots (_Palaedinis longianda_), Nikobar pigeons, and the darter, or snake bird, were so frequently met with as to lose all their charm of novelty.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Butterflies and beetles, of colourings so glorious that my fingers positively itched for my collecting box, fluttered from flower to flower, while parrots (_Palaedinis longianda_), Nikobar pigeons, and the darter, or snake bird, were so frequently met with as to lose all their charm of novelty.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading As in the jungle through which I had passed to approach the house, lovely creepers twined from tree to tree, orchids gaped from every crevice, some of them almost human in their quaintness; while mixed up with them in marvellous profusion were palms, ferns, shrubs, and bamboos of every known hue and description.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Leaving the house behind us we made our way by means of a circuitous path, round the base of the majestic waterfall before described, down towards the buildings on the plain.
majesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
From this reading Leaving the house behind us we made our way by means of a circuitous path, round the base of the majestic waterfall before described, down towards the buildings on the plain.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading As in the jungle through which I had passed to approach the house, lovely creepers twined from tree to tree, orchids gaped from every crevice, some of them almost human in their quaintness; while mixed up with them in marvellous profusion were palms, ferns, shrubs, and bamboos of every known hue and description.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Leaving the house behind us we made our way by means of a circuitous path, round the base of the majestic waterfall before described, down towards the buildings on the plain.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Butterflies and beetles, of colourings so glorious that my fingers positively itched for my collecting box, fluttered from flower to flower, while parrots (_Palaedinis longianda_), Nikobar pigeons, and the darter, or snake bird, were so frequently met with as to lose all their charm of novelty.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading As in the jungle through which I had passed to approach the house, lovely creepers twined from tree to tree, orchids gaped from every crevice, some of them almost human in their quaintness; while mixed up with them in marvellous profusion were palms, ferns, shrubs, and bamboos of every known hue and description.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Butterflies and beetles, of colourings so glorious that my fingers positively itched for my collecting box, fluttered from flower to flower, while parrots (_Palaedinis longianda_), Nikobar pigeons, and the darter, or snake bird, were so frequently met with as to lose all their charm of novelty.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The route chosen was a perfect one in every way, not only for observing the excellent placing of the township on the plateau, but for noting the beauties of nature along the path.
Nikobar
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From this reading Butterflies and beetles, of colourings so glorious that my fingers positively itched for my collecting box, fluttered from flower to flower, while parrots (_Palaedinis longianda_), Nikobar pigeons, and the darter, or snake bird, were so frequently met with as to lose all their charm of novelty.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The route chosen was a perfect one in every way, not only for observing the excellent placing of the township on the plateau, but for noting the beauties of nature along the path.
notingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “note” — make mention of
From this reading The route chosen was a perfect one in every way, not only for observing the excellent placing of the township on the plateau, but for noting the beauties of nature along the path.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading Butterflies and beetles, of colourings so glorious that my fingers positively itched for my collecting box, fluttered from flower to flower, while parrots (_Palaedinis longianda_), Nikobar pigeons, and the darter, or snake bird, were so frequently met with as to lose all their charm of novelty.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading The route chosen was a perfect one in every way, not only for observing the excellent placing of the township on the plateau, but for noting the beauties of nature along the path.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Leaving the house behind us we made our way by means of a circuitous path, round the base of the majestic waterfall before described, down towards the buildings on the plain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Leaving the house behind us we made our way by means of a circuitous path, round the base of the majestic waterfall before described, down towards the buildings on the plain.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The route chosen was a perfect one in every way, not only for observing the excellent placing of the township on the plateau, but for noting the beauties of nature along the path.
and nothing more
From this reading The route chosen was a perfect one in every way, not only for observing the excellent placing of the township on the plateau, but for noting the beauties of nature along the path.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Butterflies and beetles, of colourings so glorious that my fingers positively itched for my collecting box, fluttered from flower to flower, while parrots (_Palaedinis longianda_), Nikobar pigeons, and the darter, or snake bird, were so frequently met with as to lose all their charm of novelty.
orchidsnounUS /ˈɔːrkədz/
plural of “orchid” — any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors
From this reading As in the jungle through which I had passed to approach the house, lovely creepers twined from tree to tree, orchids gaped from every crevice, some of them almost human in their quaintness; while mixed up with them in marvellous profusion were palms, ferns, shrubs, and bamboos of every known hue and description.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Leaving the house behind us we made our way by means of a circuitous path, round the base of the majestic waterfall before described, down towards the buildings on the plain.
Palaedinis
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From this reading Butterflies and beetles, of colourings so glorious that my fingers positively itched for my collecting box, fluttered from flower to flower, while parrots (_Palaedinis longianda_), Nikobar pigeons, and the darter, or snake bird, were so frequently met with as to lose all their charm of novelty.
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading As in the jungle through which I had passed to approach the house, lovely creepers twined from tree to tree, orchids gaped from every crevice, some of them almost human in their quaintness; while mixed up with them in marvellous profusion were palms, ferns, shrubs, and bamboos of every known hue and description.
parrotsnounUS /ˈperəts/
plural of “parrot” — usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
From this reading Butterflies and beetles, of colourings so glorious that my fingers positively itched for my collecting box, fluttered from flower to flower, while parrots (_Palaedinis longianda_), Nikobar pigeons, and the darter, or snake bird, were so frequently met with as to lose all their charm of novelty.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As in the jungle through which I had passed to approach the house, lovely creepers twined from tree to tree, orchids gaped from every crevice, some of them almost human in their quaintness; while mixed up with them in marvellous profusion were palms, ferns, shrubs, and bamboos of every known hue and description.
a course of conduct
From this reading Leaving the house behind us we made our way by means of a circuitous path, round the base of the majestic waterfall before described, down towards the buildings on the plain.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The route chosen was a perfect one in every way, not only for observing the excellent placing of the township on the plateau, but for noting the beauties of nature along the path.
pigeonsnounUS /ˈpɪdʒənz/
plural of “pigeon” — wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
From this reading Butterflies and beetles, of colourings so glorious that my fingers positively itched for my collecting box, fluttered from flower to flower, while parrots (_Palaedinis longianda_), Nikobar pigeons, and the darter, or snake bird, were so frequently met with as to lose all their charm of novelty.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The route chosen was a perfect one in every way, not only for observing the excellent placing of the township on the plateau, but for noting the beauties of nature along the path.
PLAGUEverbUS /pleɪɡ/
cause to suffer a blight
From this reading HOW WE FOUGHT THE PLAGUE.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Leaving the house behind us we made our way by means of a circuitous path, round the base of the majestic waterfall before described, down towards the buildings on the plain.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading The route chosen was a perfect one in every way, not only for observing the excellent placing of the township on the plateau, but for noting the beauties of nature along the path.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading Butterflies and beetles, of colourings so glorious that my fingers positively itched for my collecting box, fluttered from flower to flower, while parrots (_Palaedinis longianda_), Nikobar pigeons, and the darter, or snake bird, were so frequently met with as to lose all their charm of novelty.
profusionnounUS /prəˈfjuːʒən/
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading As in the jungle through which I had passed to approach the house, lovely creepers twined from tree to tree, orchids gaped from every crevice, some of them almost human in their quaintness; while mixed up with them in marvellous profusion were palms, ferns, shrubs, and bamboos of every known hue and description.
quaintnessnoun
the quality of being quaint and old-fashioned
From this reading As in the jungle through which I had passed to approach the house, lovely creepers twined from tree to tree, orchids gaped from every crevice, some of them almost human in their quaintness; while mixed up with them in marvellous profusion were palms, ferns, shrubs, and bamboos of every known hue and description.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Leaving the house behind us we made our way by means of a circuitous path, round the base of the majestic waterfall before described, down towards the buildings on the plain.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading The route chosen was a perfect one in every way, not only for observing the excellent placing of the township on the plateau, but for noting the beauties of nature along the path.
shrubsnounUS /ʃrʌbz/
plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading As in the jungle through which I had passed to approach the house, lovely creepers twined from tree to tree, orchids gaped from every crevice, some of them almost human in their quaintness; while mixed up with them in marvellous profusion were palms, ferns, shrubs, and bamboos of every known hue and description.
snakenounUS /sneɪk/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading Butterflies and beetles, of colourings so glorious that my fingers positively itched for my collecting box, fluttered from flower to flower, while parrots (_Palaedinis longianda_), Nikobar pigeons, and the darter, or snake bird, were so frequently met with as to lose all their charm of novelty.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Butterflies and beetles, of colourings so glorious that my fingers positively itched for my collecting box, fluttered from flower to flower, while parrots (_Palaedinis longianda_), Nikobar pigeons, and the darter, or snake bird, were so frequently met with as to lose all their charm of novelty.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As in the jungle through which I had passed to approach the house, lovely creepers twined from tree to tree, orchids gaped from every crevice, some of them almost human in their quaintness; while mixed up with them in marvellous profusion were palms, ferns, shrubs, and bamboos of every known hue and description.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Butterflies and beetles, of colourings so glorious that my fingers positively itched for my collecting box, fluttered from flower to flower, while parrots (_Palaedinis longianda_), Nikobar pigeons, and the darter, or snake bird, were so frequently met with as to lose all their charm of novelty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW WE FOUGHT THE PLAGUE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As in the jungle through which I had passed to approach the house, lovely creepers twined from tree to tree, orchids gaped from every crevice, some of them almost human in their quaintness; while mixed up with them in marvellous profusion were palms, ferns, shrubs, and bamboos of every known hue and description.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As in the jungle through which I had passed to approach the house, lovely creepers twined from tree to tree, orchids gaped from every crevice, some of them almost human in their quaintness; while mixed up with them in marvellous profusion were palms, ferns, shrubs, and bamboos of every known hue and description.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As in the jungle through which I had passed to approach the house, lovely creepers twined from tree to tree, orchids gaped from every crevice, some of them almost human in their quaintness; while mixed up with them in marvellous profusion were palms, ferns, shrubs, and bamboos of every known hue and description.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As in the jungle through which I had passed to approach the house, lovely creepers twined from tree to tree, orchids gaped from every crevice, some of them almost human in their quaintness; while mixed up with them in marvellous profusion were palms, ferns, shrubs, and bamboos of every known hue and description.
in the direction of
From this reading Leaving the house behind us we made our way by means of a circuitous path, round the base of the majestic waterfall before described, down towards the buildings on the plain.
townshipnounUS /ˈtaʊnʃɪp/
an administrative division of a county
From this reading The route chosen was a perfect one in every way, not only for observing the excellent placing of the township on the plateau, but for noting the beauties of nature along the path.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading As in the jungle through which I had passed to approach the house, lovely creepers twined from tree to tree, orchids gaped from every crevice, some of them almost human in their quaintness; while mixed up with them in marvellous profusion were palms, ferns, shrubs, and bamboos of every known hue and description.
twinedverbUS /twaɪnd/
past form of “twine” — spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading As in the jungle through which I had passed to approach the house, lovely creepers twined from tree to tree, orchids gaped from every crevice, some of them almost human in their quaintness; while mixed up with them in marvellous profusion were palms, ferns, shrubs, and bamboos of every known hue and description.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As in the jungle through which I had passed to approach the house, lovely creepers twined from tree to tree, orchids gaped from every crevice, some of them almost human in their quaintness; while mixed up with them in marvellous profusion were palms, ferns, shrubs, and bamboos of every known hue and description.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Leaving the house behind us we made our way by means of a circuitous path, round the base of the majestic waterfall before described, down towards the buildings on the plain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The route chosen was a perfect one in every way, not only for observing the excellent placing of the township on the plateau, but for noting the beauties of nature along the path.
waterfallnounUS /ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/
a steep descent of the water of a river
From this reading Leaving the house behind us we made our way by means of a circuitous path, round the base of the majestic waterfall before described, down towards the buildings on the plain.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Leaving the house behind us we made our way by means of a circuitous path, round the base of the majestic waterfall before described, down towards the buildings on the plain.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading HOW WE FOUGHT THE PLAGUE.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As in the jungle through which I had passed to approach the house, lovely creepers twined from tree to tree, orchids gaped from every crevice, some of them almost human in their quaintness; while mixed up with them in marvellous profusion were palms, ferns, shrubs, and bamboos of every known hue and description.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As in the jungle through which I had passed to approach the house, lovely creepers twined from tree to tree, orchids gaped from every crevice, some of them almost human in their quaintness; while mixed up with them in marvellous profusion were palms, ferns, shrubs, and bamboos of every known hue and description.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading As in the jungle through which I had passed to approach the house, lovely creepers twined from tree to tree, orchids gaped from every crevice, some of them almost human in their quaintness; while mixed up with them in marvellous profusion were palms, ferns, shrubs, and bamboos of every known hue and description.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As in the jungle through which I had passed to approach the house, lovely creepers twined from tree to tree, orchids gaped from every crevice, some of them almost human in their quaintness; while mixed up with them in marvellous profusion were palms, ferns, shrubs, and bamboos of every known hue and description.
