alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Sometimes they were in the open country, and then in the forest; and as they rode along, their guide called their attention to many things of interest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HUNTING IN LUZON.--CROCODILES AND GREAT SNAKES.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sometimes they were in the open country, and then in the forest; and as they rode along, their guide called their attention to many things of interest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From the fields where they saw the natives at work, our friends proceeded on their ride.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Sometimes they were in the open country, and then in the forest; and as they rode along, their guide called their attention to many things of interest.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Sometimes they were in the open country, and then in the forest; and as they rode along, their guide called their attention to many things of interest.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Sometimes they were in the open country, and then in the forest; and as they rode along, their guide called their attention to many things of interest.
creepers
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From this reading The forest was rich and luxuriant, and sometimes the vines and creepers were so numerous that it was difficult to proceed.
CROCODILESnounUS /ˈkrɑːkədaɪlz/
plural of “crocodile” — large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and sharp teeth and a body covered with bony plates; of sluggish tropical waters
From this reading HUNTING IN LUZON.--CROCODILES AND GREAT SNAKES.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The forest was rich and luxuriant, and sometimes the vines and creepers were so numerous that it was difficult to proceed.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading There were pitcher-plants hanging from the trees, and two or three times the excursionists drank from them to slake their thirst.
excursionists
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From this reading There were pitcher-plants hanging from the trees, and two or three times the excursionists drank from them to slake their thirst.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading From the fields where they saw the natives at work, our friends proceeded on their ride.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Sometimes they were in the open country, and then in the forest; and as they rode along, their guide called their attention to many things of interest.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading From the fields where they saw the natives at work, our friends proceeded on their ride.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the fields where they saw the natives at work, our friends proceeded on their ride.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading HUNTING IN LUZON.--CROCODILES AND GREAT SNAKES.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Sometimes they were in the open country, and then in the forest; and as they rode along, their guide called their attention to many things of interest.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading There were pitcher-plants hanging from the trees, and two or three times the excursionists drank from them to slake their thirst.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading HUNTING IN LUZON.--CROCODILES AND GREAT SNAKES.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HUNTING IN LUZON.--CROCODILES AND GREAT SNAKES.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Sometimes they were in the open country, and then in the forest; and as they rode along, their guide called their attention to many things of interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The forest was rich and luxuriant, and sometimes the vines and creepers were so numerous that it was difficult to proceed.
luxuriantadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriənt/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading The forest was rich and luxuriant, and sometimes the vines and creepers were so numerous that it was difficult to proceed.
LUZONnounUS /ˈluːzɑːn/
the main island of the Philippines
From this reading HUNTING IN LUZON.--CROCODILES AND GREAT SNAKES.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Sometimes they were in the open country, and then in the forest; and as they rode along, their guide called their attention to many things of interest.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading From the fields where they saw the natives at work, our friends proceeded on their ride.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The forest was rich and luxuriant, and sometimes the vines and creepers were so numerous that it was difficult to proceed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sometimes they were in the open country, and then in the forest; and as they rode along, their guide called their attention to many things of interest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From the fields where they saw the natives at work, our friends proceeded on their ride.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Sometimes they were in the open country, and then in the forest; and as they rode along, their guide called their attention to many things of interest.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There were pitcher-plants hanging from the trees, and two or three times the excursionists drank from them to slake their thirst.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading From the fields where they saw the natives at work, our friends proceeded on their ride.
pitcher-plants
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From this reading There were pitcher-plants hanging from the trees, and two or three times the excursionists drank from them to slake their thirst.
continue talking
From this reading The forest was rich and luxuriant, and sometimes the vines and creepers were so numerous that it was difficult to proceed.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading From the fields where they saw the natives at work, our friends proceeded on their ride.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The forest was rich and luxuriant, and sometimes the vines and creepers were so numerous that it was difficult to proceed.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading From the fields where they saw the natives at work, our friends proceeded on their ride.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Sometimes they were in the open country, and then in the forest; and as they rode along, their guide called their attention to many things of interest.
cut with a saw
From this reading From the fields where they saw the natives at work, our friends proceeded on their ride.
slakeverb
satisfy
From this reading There were pitcher-plants hanging from the trees, and two or three times the excursionists drank from them to slake their thirst.
SNAKESnounUS /sneɪks/
plural of “snake” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading HUNTING IN LUZON.--CROCODILES AND GREAT SNAKES.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The forest was rich and luxuriant, and sometimes the vines and creepers were so numerous that it was difficult to proceed.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes they were in the open country, and then in the forest; and as they rode along, their guide called their attention to many things of interest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The forest was rich and luxuriant, and sometimes the vines and creepers were so numerous that it was difficult to proceed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the fields where they saw the natives at work, our friends proceeded on their ride.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading From the fields where they saw the natives at work, our friends proceeded on their ride.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There were pitcher-plants hanging from the trees, and two or three times the excursionists drank from them to slake their thirst.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Sometimes they were in the open country, and then in the forest; and as they rode along, their guide called their attention to many things of interest.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were pitcher-plants hanging from the trees, and two or three times the excursionists drank from them to slake their thirst.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the fields where they saw the natives at work, our friends proceeded on their ride.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Sometimes they were in the open country, and then in the forest; and as they rode along, their guide called their attention to many things of interest.
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading There were pitcher-plants hanging from the trees, and two or three times the excursionists drank from them to slake their thirst.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading There were pitcher-plants hanging from the trees, and two or three times the excursionists drank from them to slake their thirst.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading There were pitcher-plants hanging from the trees, and two or three times the excursionists drank from them to slake their thirst.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sometimes they were in the open country, and then in the forest; and as they rode along, their guide called their attention to many things of interest.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading There were pitcher-plants hanging from the trees, and two or three times the excursionists drank from them to slake their thirst.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were pitcher-plants hanging from the trees, and two or three times the excursionists drank from them to slake their thirst.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading The forest was rich and luxuriant, and sometimes the vines and creepers were so numerous that it was difficult to proceed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The forest was rich and luxuriant, and sometimes the vines and creepers were so numerous that it was difficult to proceed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sometimes they were in the open country, and then in the forest; and as they rode along, their guide called their attention to many things of interest.
in or at the place that
From this reading From the fields where they saw the natives at work, our friends proceeded on their ride.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading From the fields where they saw the natives at work, our friends proceeded on their ride.
