Chapter XVII

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

From this reading The agouti is about the size of a rabbit, which it greatly resembles both in appearance and habits.

past form of “abound” — be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities

From this reading Less powerful game abounded, however, since the tapir and the agouti were frequently encountered.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The agouti is about the size of a rabbit, which it greatly resembles both in appearance and habits.

plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading One day was much like another in the descent of the river, as the party was not disturbed by hostile natives, and met with no accidents of consequence.

agile long-legged rabbit-sized rodent of Central America and South America and the West Indies; valued as food

From this reading Less powerful game abounded, however, since the tapir and the agouti were frequently encountered.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading HUNTING THE TAPIR.--AMONG THE CARIPUNA INDIANS.--ARRIVAL AT THE FALLS OF THE MADEIRA.--MAKING INDIA-RUBBER.

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

From this reading Frank was disappointed in his hopes of hunting-adventures, as the jaguars and pumas persisted in keeping out of sight, and utterly deprived the young gentleman of an opportunity to try his weapons.

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

From this reading One day was much like another in the descent of the river, as the party was not disturbed by hostile natives, and met with no accidents of consequence.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading One day was much like another in the descent of the river, as the party was not disturbed by hostile natives, and met with no accidents of consequence.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The agouti is about the size of a rabbit, which it greatly resembles both in appearance and habits.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading HUNTING THE TAPIR.--AMONG THE CARIPUNA INDIANS.--ARRIVAL AT THE FALLS OF THE MADEIRA.--MAKING INDIA-RUBBER.

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

From this reading One day was much like another in the descent of the river, as the party was not disturbed by hostile natives, and met with no accidents of consequence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HUNTING THE TAPIR.--AMONG THE CARIPUNA INDIANS.--ARRIVAL AT THE FALLS OF THE MADEIRA.--MAKING INDIA-RUBBER.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The agouti is about the size of a rabbit, which it greatly resembles both in appearance and habits.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading One day was much like another in the descent of the river, as the party was not disturbed by hostile natives, and met with no accidents of consequence.

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

From this reading HUNTING THE TAPIR.--AMONG THE CARIPUNA INDIANS.--ARRIVAL AT THE FALLS OF THE MADEIRA.--MAKING INDIA-RUBBER.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading One day was much like another in the descent of the river, as the party was not disturbed by hostile natives, and met with no accidents of consequence.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One day was much like another in the descent of the river, as the party was not disturbed by hostile natives, and met with no accidents of consequence.

marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences

From this reading Frank was disappointed in his hopes of hunting-adventures, as the jaguars and pumas persisted in keeping out of sight, and utterly deprived the young gentleman of an opportunity to try his weapons.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading One day was much like another in the descent of the river, as the party was not disturbed by hostile natives, and met with no accidents of consequence.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading Frank was disappointed in his hopes of hunting-adventures, as the jaguars and pumas persisted in keeping out of sight, and utterly deprived the young gentleman of an opportunity to try his weapons.

having the place or position changed

From this reading One day was much like another in the descent of the river, as the party was not disturbed by hostile natives, and met with no accidents of consequence.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading Less powerful game abounded, however, since the tapir and the agouti were frequently encountered.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading HUNTING THE TAPIR.--AMONG THE CARIPUNA INDIANS.--ARRIVAL AT THE FALLS OF THE MADEIRA.--MAKING INDIA-RUBBER.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Frank was disappointed in his hopes of hunting-adventures, as the jaguars and pumas persisted in keeping out of sight, and utterly deprived the young gentleman of an opportunity to try his weapons.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Less powerful game abounded, however, since the tapir and the agouti were frequently encountered.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Less powerful game abounded, however, since the tapir and the agouti were frequently encountered.

a man of refinement

From this reading Frank was disappointed in his hopes of hunting-adventures, as the jaguars and pumas persisted in keeping out of sight, and utterly deprived the young gentleman of an opportunity to try his weapons.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading The agouti is about the size of a rabbit, which it greatly resembles both in appearance and habits.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading The agouti is about the size of a rabbit, which it greatly resembles both in appearance and habits.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Frank was disappointed in his hopes of hunting-adventures, as the jaguars and pumas persisted in keeping out of sight, and utterly deprived the young gentleman of an opportunity to try his weapons.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Frank was disappointed in his hopes of hunting-adventures, as the jaguars and pumas persisted in keeping out of sight, and utterly deprived the young gentleman of an opportunity to try his weapons.

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading One day was much like another in the descent of the river, as the party was not disturbed by hostile natives, and met with no accidents of consequence.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Less powerful game abounded, however, since the tapir and the agouti were frequently encountered.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading HUNTING THE TAPIR.--AMONG THE CARIPUNA INDIANS.--ARRIVAL AT THE FALLS OF THE MADEIRA.--MAKING INDIA-RUBBER.

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

From this reading Frank was disappointed in his hopes of hunting-adventures, as the jaguars and pumas persisted in keeping out of sight, and utterly deprived the young gentleman of an opportunity to try his weapons.

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

From this reading One day was much like another in the descent of the river, as the party was not disturbed by hostile natives, and met with no accidents of consequence.

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

From this reading HUNTING THE TAPIR.--AMONG THE CARIPUNA INDIANS.--ARRIVAL AT THE FALLS OF THE MADEIRA.--MAKING INDIA-RUBBER.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading HUNTING THE TAPIR.--AMONG THE CARIPUNA INDIANS.--ARRIVAL AT THE FALLS OF THE MADEIRA.--MAKING INDIA-RUBBER.

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

From this reading The agouti is about the size of a rabbit, which it greatly resembles both in appearance and habits.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The agouti is about the size of a rabbit, which it greatly resembles both in appearance and habits.

plural of “jaguar” — a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis

From this reading Frank was disappointed in his hopes of hunting-adventures, as the jaguars and pumas persisted in keeping out of sight, and utterly deprived the young gentleman of an opportunity to try his weapons.

conformity or harmony

From this reading Frank was disappointed in his hopes of hunting-adventures, as the jaguars and pumas persisted in keeping out of sight, and utterly deprived the young gentleman of an opportunity to try his weapons.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Less powerful game abounded, however, since the tapir and the agouti were frequently encountered.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading One day was much like another in the descent of the river, as the party was not disturbed by hostile natives, and met with no accidents of consequence.

a Brazilian river; tributary of the Amazon River

From this reading HUNTING THE TAPIR.--AMONG THE CARIPUNA INDIANS.--ARRIVAL AT THE FALLS OF THE MADEIRA.--MAKING INDIA-RUBBER.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading HUNTING THE TAPIR.--AMONG THE CARIPUNA INDIANS.--ARRIVAL AT THE FALLS OF THE MADEIRA.--MAKING INDIA-RUBBER.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading One day was much like another in the descent of the river, as the party was not disturbed by hostile natives, and met with no accidents of consequence.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading One day was much like another in the descent of the river, as the party was not disturbed by hostile natives, and met with no accidents of consequence.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading One day was much like another in the descent of the river, as the party was not disturbed by hostile natives, and met with no accidents of consequence.

not any; not one

From this reading One day was much like another in the descent of the river, as the party was not disturbed by hostile natives, and met with no accidents of consequence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading One day was much like another in the descent of the river, as the party was not disturbed by hostile natives, and met with no accidents of consequence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HUNTING THE TAPIR.--AMONG THE CARIPUNA INDIANS.--ARRIVAL AT THE FALLS OF THE MADEIRA.--MAKING INDIA-RUBBER.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One day was much like another in the descent of the river, as the party was not disturbed by hostile natives, and met with no accidents of consequence.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Frank was disappointed in his hopes of hunting-adventures, as the jaguars and pumas persisted in keeping out of sight, and utterly deprived the young gentleman of an opportunity to try his weapons.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Frank was disappointed in his hopes of hunting-adventures, as the jaguars and pumas persisted in keeping out of sight, and utterly deprived the young gentleman of an opportunity to try his weapons.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading One day was much like another in the descent of the river, as the party was not disturbed by hostile natives, and met with no accidents of consequence.

past form of “persist” — continue to exist

From this reading Frank was disappointed in his hopes of hunting-adventures, as the jaguars and pumas persisted in keeping out of sight, and utterly deprived the young gentleman of an opportunity to try his weapons.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading Less powerful game abounded, however, since the tapir and the agouti were frequently encountered.

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

From this reading Frank was disappointed in his hopes of hunting-adventures, as the jaguars and pumas persisted in keeping out of sight, and utterly deprived the young gentleman of an opportunity to try his weapons.

any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

From this reading The agouti is about the size of a rabbit, which it greatly resembles both in appearance and habits.

third-person singular of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading The agouti is about the size of a rabbit, which it greatly resembles both in appearance and habits.

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

From this reading One day was much like another in the descent of the river, as the party was not disturbed by hostile natives, and met with no accidents of consequence.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Frank was disappointed in his hopes of hunting-adventures, as the jaguars and pumas persisted in keeping out of sight, and utterly deprived the young gentleman of an opportunity to try his weapons.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Less powerful game abounded, however, since the tapir and the agouti were frequently encountered.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading The agouti is about the size of a rabbit, which it greatly resembles both in appearance and habits.

large inoffensive chiefly nocturnal ungulate of tropical America and southeast Asia having a heavy body and fleshy snout

From this reading HUNTING THE TAPIR.--AMONG THE CARIPUNA INDIANS.--ARRIVAL AT THE FALLS OF THE MADEIRA.--MAKING INDIA-RUBBER.

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

From this reading HUNTING THE TAPIR.--AMONG THE CARIPUNA INDIANS.--ARRIVAL AT THE FALLS OF THE MADEIRA.--MAKING INDIA-RUBBER.

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

From this reading Frank was disappointed in his hopes of hunting-adventures, as the jaguars and pumas persisted in keeping out of sight, and utterly deprived the young gentleman of an opportunity to try his weapons.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Frank was disappointed in his hopes of hunting-adventures, as the jaguars and pumas persisted in keeping out of sight, and utterly deprived the young gentleman of an opportunity to try his weapons.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Frank was disappointed in his hopes of hunting-adventures, as the jaguars and pumas persisted in keeping out of sight, and utterly deprived the young gentleman of an opportunity to try his weapons.

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

From this reading One day was much like another in the descent of the river, as the party was not disturbed by hostile natives, and met with no accidents of consequence.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading Frank was disappointed in his hopes of hunting-adventures, as the jaguars and pumas persisted in keeping out of sight, and utterly deprived the young gentleman of an opportunity to try his weapons.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Less powerful game abounded, however, since the tapir and the agouti were frequently encountered.

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

From this reading The agouti is about the size of a rabbit, which it greatly resembles both in appearance and habits.

in the company of; together with

From this reading One day was much like another in the descent of the river, as the party was not disturbed by hostile natives, and met with no accidents of consequence.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Frank was disappointed in his hopes of hunting-adventures, as the jaguars and pumas persisted in keeping out of sight, and utterly deprived the young gentleman of an opportunity to try his weapons.