used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER.--ARRIVAL ON THE BENI.--BIRDS OF THE AMAZON VALLEY.--BUILDING A HUT.--HUNTING WITH POISONED ARROWS.--TURTLES, AND TURTLE-HUNTING.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading The price for land transportation had been agreed upon beforehand, so that there was little occasion for dispute; the porters of the sillas had exaggerated ideas of the value of their services in bringing their charges through without accident; but the question did not rise to anything like a serious misunderstanding.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading The price for land transportation had been agreed upon beforehand, so that there was little occasion for dispute; the porters of the sillas had exaggerated ideas of the value of their services in bringing their charges through without accident; but the question did not rise to anything like a serious misunderstanding.
(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 All were heartily glad to terminate the journey by mule and on foot, and there was sound sleep in their little tent on the night following their arrival at the village on the river's bank.
AMAZONnounUS /ˈæməzɑːn/
a large strong and aggressive woman
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER.--ARRIVAL ON THE BENI.--BIRDS OF THE AMAZON VALLEY.--BUILDING A HUT.--HUNTING WITH POISONED ARROWS.--TURTLES, AND TURTLE-HUNTING.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER.--ARRIVAL ON THE BENI.--BIRDS OF THE AMAZON VALLEY.--BUILDING A HUT.--HUNTING WITH POISONED ARROWS.--TURTLES, AND TURTLE-HUNTING.
any thing at all
From this reading The price for land transportation had been agreed upon beforehand, so that there was little occasion for dispute; the porters of the sillas had exaggerated ideas of the value of their services in bringing their charges through without accident; but the question did not rise to anything like a serious misunderstanding.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER.--ARRIVAL ON THE BENI.--BIRDS OF THE AMAZON VALLEY.--BUILDING A HUT.--HUNTING WITH POISONED ARROWS.--TURTLES, AND TURTLE-HUNTING.
ARROWSnounUS /ˈæroʊz/
plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER.--ARRIVAL ON THE BENI.--BIRDS OF THE AMAZON VALLEY.--BUILDING A HUT.--HUNTING WITH POISONED ARROWS.--TURTLES, AND TURTLE-HUNTING.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All were heartily glad to terminate the journey by mule and on foot, and there was sound sleep in their little tent on the night following their arrival at the village on the river's bank.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading All were heartily glad to terminate the journey by mule and on foot, and there was sound sleep in their little tent on the night following their arrival at the village on the river's bank.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The price for land transportation had been agreed upon beforehand, so that there was little occasion for dispute; the porters of the sillas had exaggerated ideas of the value of their services in bringing their charges through without accident; but the question did not rise to anything like a serious misunderstanding.
beforehandadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/
being ahead of time or need
From this reading The price for land transportation had been agreed upon beforehand, so that there was little occasion for dispute; the porters of the sillas had exaggerated ideas of the value of their services in bringing their charges through without accident; but the question did not rise to anything like a serious misunderstanding.
BENI
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From this reading DOWN THE RIVER.--ARRIVAL ON THE BENI.--BIRDS OF THE AMAZON VALLEY.--BUILDING A HUT.--HUNTING WITH POISONED ARROWS.--TURTLES, AND TURTLE-HUNTING.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER.--ARRIVAL ON THE BENI.--BIRDS OF THE AMAZON VALLEY.--BUILDING A HUT.--HUNTING WITH POISONED ARROWS.--TURTLES, AND TURTLE-HUNTING.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading The price for land transportation had been agreed upon beforehand, so that there was little occasion for dispute; the porters of the sillas had exaggerated ideas of the value of their services in bringing their charges through without accident; but the question did not rise to anything like a serious misunderstanding.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER.--ARRIVAL ON THE BENI.--BIRDS OF THE AMAZON VALLEY.--BUILDING A HUT.--HUNTING WITH POISONED ARROWS.--TURTLES, AND TURTLE-HUNTING.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The price for land transportation had been agreed upon beforehand, so that there was little occasion for dispute; the porters of the sillas had exaggerated ideas of the value of their services in bringing their charges through without accident; but the question did not rise to anything like a serious misunderstanding.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All were heartily glad to terminate the journey by mule and on foot, and there was sound sleep in their little tent on the night following their arrival at the village on the river's bank.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading They were up early, and for two or three hours were occupied with paying the carriers, and negotiating for canoes for the voyage down the stream.
carriersnounUS /ˈkæriərz/
plural of “carrier” — someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading They were up early, and for two or three hours were occupied with paying the carriers, and negotiating for canoes for the voyage down the stream.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading The price for land transportation had been agreed upon beforehand, so that there was little occasion for dispute; the porters of the sillas had exaggerated ideas of the value of their services in bringing their charges through without accident; but the question did not rise to anything like a serious misunderstanding.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The price for land transportation had been agreed upon beforehand, so that there was little occasion for dispute; the porters of the sillas had exaggerated ideas of the value of their services in bringing their charges through without accident; but the question did not rise to anything like a serious misunderstanding.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The settlement with the carriers was less difficult than the engagement of the canoes.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading The price for land transportation had been agreed upon beforehand, so that there was little occasion for dispute; the porters of the sillas had exaggerated ideas of the value of their services in bringing their charges through without accident; but the question did not rise to anything like a serious misunderstanding.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER.--ARRIVAL ON THE BENI.--BIRDS OF THE AMAZON VALLEY.--BUILDING A HUT.--HUNTING WITH POISONED ARROWS.--TURTLES, AND TURTLE-HUNTING.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading They were up early, and for two or three hours were occupied with paying the carriers, and negotiating for canoes for the voyage down the stream.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The settlement with the carriers was less difficult than the engagement of the canoes.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading The price for land transportation had been agreed upon beforehand, so that there was little occasion for dispute; the porters of the sillas had exaggerated ideas of the value of their services in bringing their charges through without accident; but the question did not rise to anything like a serious misunderstanding.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading All were heartily glad to terminate the journey by mule and on foot, and there was sound sleep in their little tent on the night following their arrival at the village on the river's bank.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading All were heartily glad to terminate the journey by mule and on foot, and there was sound sleep in their little tent on the night following their arrival at the village on the river's bank.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were up early, and for two or three hours were occupied with paying the carriers, and negotiating for canoes for the voyage down the stream.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading All were heartily glad to terminate the journey by mule and on foot, and there was sound sleep in their little tent on the night following their arrival at the village on the river's bank.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The price for land transportation had been agreed upon beforehand, so that there was little occasion for dispute; the porters of the sillas had exaggerated ideas of the value of their services in bringing their charges through without accident; but the question did not rise to anything like a serious misunderstanding.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading All were heartily glad to terminate the journey by mule and on foot, and there was sound sleep in their little tent on the night following their arrival at the village on the river's bank.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading They were up early, and for two or three hours were occupied with paying the carriers, and negotiating for canoes for the voyage down the stream.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER.--ARRIVAL ON THE BENI.--BIRDS OF THE AMAZON VALLEY.--BUILDING A HUT.--HUNTING WITH POISONED ARROWS.--TURTLES, AND TURTLE-HUNTING.
temporary military shelter
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER.--ARRIVAL ON THE BENI.--BIRDS OF THE AMAZON VALLEY.--BUILDING A HUT.--HUNTING WITH POISONED ARROWS.--TURTLES, AND TURTLE-HUNTING.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The price for land transportation had been agreed upon beforehand, so that there was little occasion for dispute; the porters of the sillas had exaggerated ideas of the value of their services in bringing their charges through without accident; but the question did not rise to anything like a serious misunderstanding.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All were heartily glad to terminate the journey by mule and on foot, and there was sound sleep in their little tent on the night following their arrival at the village on the river's bank.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading All were heartily glad to terminate the journey by mule and on foot, and there was sound sleep in their little tent on the night following their arrival at the village on the river's bank.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The price for land transportation had been agreed upon beforehand, so that there was little occasion for dispute; the porters of the sillas had exaggerated ideas of the value of their services in bringing their charges through without accident; but the question did not rise to anything like a serious misunderstanding.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The settlement with the carriers was less difficult than the engagement of the canoes.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The price for land transportation had been agreed upon beforehand, so that there was little occasion for dispute; the porters of the sillas had exaggerated ideas of the value of their services in bringing their charges through without accident; but the question did not rise to anything like a serious misunderstanding.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading All were heartily glad to terminate the journey by mule and on foot, and there was sound sleep in their little tent on the night following their arrival at the village on the river's bank.
misunderstandingnounUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstændɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading The price for land transportation had been agreed upon beforehand, so that there was little occasion for dispute; the porters of the sillas had exaggerated ideas of the value of their services in bringing their charges through without accident; but the question did not rise to anything like a serious misunderstanding.
mulenounUS /mjuːl/
hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading All were heartily glad to terminate the journey by mule and on foot, and there was sound sleep in their little tent on the night following their arrival at the village on the river's bank.
negotiatingverbUS /nɪˈɡoʊʃieɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “negotiate” — discuss the terms of an arrangement
From this reading They were up early, and for two or three hours were occupied with paying the carriers, and negotiating for canoes for the voyage down the stream.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading All were heartily glad to terminate the journey by mule and on foot, and there was sound sleep in their little tent on the night following their arrival at the village on the river's bank.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The price for land transportation had been agreed upon beforehand, so that there was little occasion for dispute; the porters of the sillas had exaggerated ideas of the value of their services in bringing their charges through without accident; but the question did not rise to anything like a serious misunderstanding.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The price for land transportation had been agreed upon beforehand, so that there was little occasion for dispute; the porters of the sillas had exaggerated ideas of the value of their services in bringing their charges through without accident; but the question did not rise to anything like a serious misunderstanding.
held or filled or in use
From this reading They were up early, and for two or three hours were occupied with paying the carriers, and negotiating for canoes for the voyage down the stream.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER.--ARRIVAL ON THE BENI.--BIRDS OF THE AMAZON VALLEY.--BUILDING A HUT.--HUNTING WITH POISONED ARROWS.--TURTLES, AND TURTLE-HUNTING.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER.--ARRIVAL ON THE BENI.--BIRDS OF THE AMAZON VALLEY.--BUILDING A HUT.--HUNTING WITH POISONED ARROWS.--TURTLES, AND TURTLE-HUNTING.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They were up early, and for two or three hours were occupied with paying the carriers, and negotiating for canoes for the voyage down the stream.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading They were up early, and for two or three hours were occupied with paying the carriers, and negotiating for canoes for the voyage down the stream.
POISONEDverbUS /ˈpɔɪzənd/
past form of “poison” — spoil as if by poison
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER.--ARRIVAL ON THE BENI.--BIRDS OF THE AMAZON VALLEY.--BUILDING A HUT.--HUNTING WITH POISONED ARROWS.--TURTLES, AND TURTLE-HUNTING.
portersnounUS /ˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading The price for land transportation had been agreed upon beforehand, so that there was little occasion for dispute; the porters of the sillas had exaggerated ideas of the value of their services in bringing their charges through without accident; but the question did not rise to anything like a serious misunderstanding.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading The price for land transportation had been agreed upon beforehand, so that there was little occasion for dispute; the porters of the sillas had exaggerated ideas of the value of their services in bringing their charges through without accident; but the question did not rise to anything like a serious misunderstanding.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The price for land transportation had been agreed upon beforehand, so that there was little occasion for dispute; the porters of the sillas had exaggerated ideas of the value of their services in bringing their charges through without accident; but the question did not rise to anything like a serious misunderstanding.
move upward
From this reading The price for land transportation had been agreed upon beforehand, so that there was little occasion for dispute; the porters of the sillas had exaggerated ideas of the value of their services in bringing their charges through without accident; but the question did not rise to anything like a serious misunderstanding.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER.--ARRIVAL ON THE BENI.--BIRDS OF THE AMAZON VALLEY.--BUILDING A HUT.--HUNTING WITH POISONED ARROWS.--TURTLES, AND TURTLE-HUNTING.
river'snounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
possessive form of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading All were heartily glad to terminate the journey by mule and on foot, and there was sound sleep in their little tent on the night following their arrival at the village on the river's bank.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The price for land transportation had been agreed upon beforehand, so that there was little occasion for dispute; the porters of the sillas had exaggerated ideas of the value of their services in bringing their charges through without accident; but the question did not rise to anything like a serious misunderstanding.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading The price for land transportation had been agreed upon beforehand, so that there was little occasion for dispute; the porters of the sillas had exaggerated ideas of the value of their services in bringing their charges through without accident; but the question did not rise to anything like a serious misunderstanding.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading The settlement with the carriers was less difficult than the engagement of the canoes.
sillas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The price for land transportation had been agreed upon beforehand, so that there was little occasion for dispute; the porters of the sillas had exaggerated ideas of the value of their services in bringing their charges through without accident; but the question did not rise to anything like a serious misunderstanding.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading All were heartily glad to terminate the journey by mule and on foot, and there was sound sleep in their little tent on the night following their arrival at the village on the river's bank.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The price for land transportation had been agreed upon beforehand, so that there was little occasion for dispute; the porters of the sillas had exaggerated ideas of the value of their services in bringing their charges through without accident; but the question did not rise to anything like a serious misunderstanding.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading All were heartily glad to terminate the journey by mule and on foot, and there was sound sleep in their little tent on the night following their arrival at the village on the river's bank.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading They were up early, and for two or three hours were occupied with paying the carriers, and negotiating for canoes for the voyage down the stream.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading All were heartily glad to terminate the journey by mule and on foot, and there was sound sleep in their little tent on the night following their arrival at the village on the river's bank.
terminateverbUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪt/
bring to an end or halt
From this reading All were heartily glad to terminate the journey by mule and on foot, and there was sound sleep in their little tent on the night following their arrival at the village on the river's bank.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The settlement with the carriers was less difficult than the engagement of the canoes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The price for land transportation had been agreed upon beforehand, so that there was little occasion for dispute; the porters of the sillas had exaggerated ideas of the value of their services in bringing their charges through without accident; but the question did not rise to anything like a serious misunderstanding.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER.--ARRIVAL ON THE BENI.--BIRDS OF THE AMAZON VALLEY.--BUILDING A HUT.--HUNTING WITH POISONED ARROWS.--TURTLES, AND TURTLE-HUNTING.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All were heartily glad to terminate the journey by mule and on foot, and there was sound sleep in their little tent on the night following their arrival at the village on the river's bank.
in or at that place or location
From this reading All were heartily glad to terminate the journey by mule and on foot, and there was sound sleep in their little tent on the night following their arrival at the village on the river's bank.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were up early, and for two or three hours were occupied with paying the carriers, and negotiating for canoes for the voyage down the stream.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading They were up early, and for two or three hours were occupied with paying the carriers, and negotiating for canoes for the voyage down the stream.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The price for land transportation had been agreed upon beforehand, so that there was little occasion for dispute; the porters of the sillas had exaggerated ideas of the value of their services in bringing their charges through without accident; but the question did not rise to anything like a serious misunderstanding.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All were heartily glad to terminate the journey by mule and on foot, and there was sound sleep in their little tent on the night following their arrival at the village on the river's bank.
transportationnounUS /ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/
a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
From this reading The price for land transportation had been agreed upon beforehand, so that there was little occasion for dispute; the porters of the sillas had exaggerated ideas of the value of their services in bringing their charges through without accident; but the question did not rise to anything like a serious misunderstanding.
TURTLE-HUNTING
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER.--ARRIVAL ON THE BENI.--BIRDS OF THE AMAZON VALLEY.--BUILDING A HUT.--HUNTING WITH POISONED ARROWS.--TURTLES, AND TURTLE-HUNTING.
TURTLESnounUS /ˈtɜːrtəlz/
plural of “turtle” — a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER.--ARRIVAL ON THE BENI.--BIRDS OF THE AMAZON VALLEY.--BUILDING A HUT.--HUNTING WITH POISONED ARROWS.--TURTLES, AND TURTLE-HUNTING.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They were up early, and for two or three hours were occupied with paying the carriers, and negotiating for canoes for the voyage down the stream.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They were up early, and for two or three hours were occupied with paying the carriers, and negotiating for canoes for the voyage down the stream.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The price for land transportation had been agreed upon beforehand, so that there was little occasion for dispute; the porters of the sillas had exaggerated ideas of the value of their services in bringing their charges through without accident; but the question did not rise to anything like a serious misunderstanding.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER.--ARRIVAL ON THE BENI.--BIRDS OF THE AMAZON VALLEY.--BUILDING A HUT.--HUNTING WITH POISONED ARROWS.--TURTLES, AND TURTLE-HUNTING.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading The price for land transportation had been agreed upon beforehand, so that there was little occasion for dispute; the porters of the sillas had exaggerated ideas of the value of their services in bringing their charges through without accident; but the question did not rise to anything like a serious misunderstanding.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading All were heartily glad to terminate the journey by mule and on foot, and there was sound sleep in their little tent on the night following their arrival at the village on the river's bank.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading They were up early, and for two or three hours were occupied with paying the carriers, and negotiating for canoes for the voyage down the stream.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All were heartily glad to terminate the journey by mule and on foot, and there was sound sleep in their little tent on the night following their arrival at the village on the river's bank.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All were heartily glad to terminate the journey by mule and on foot, and there was sound sleep in their little tent on the night following their arrival at the village on the river's bank.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DOWN THE RIVER.--ARRIVAL ON THE BENI.--BIRDS OF THE AMAZON VALLEY.--BUILDING A HUT.--HUNTING WITH POISONED ARROWS.--TURTLES, AND TURTLE-HUNTING.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The price for land transportation had been agreed upon beforehand, so that there was little occasion for dispute; the porters of the sillas had exaggerated ideas of the value of their services in bringing their charges through without accident; but the question did not rise to anything like a serious misunderstanding.
