Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading Like most of the trails through the Asiatic jungles, this was inclosed on each side by a growth of trees, undergrowth and matted vegetation of such density that it was next to impossible for any one to pick his way forward or backward except by keeping within the path itself.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading The bright wits of Miss Marlowe were active.

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From this reading Mustad took the lead along the path, she following next, while Almos, the leader of the Ghoojurs, and his three companions, brought up the rear.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Mustad took the lead along the path, she following next, while Almos, the leader of the Ghoojurs, and his three companions, brought up the rear.

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

From this reading DOCTOR AND PATIENT.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Like most of the trails through the Asiatic jungles, this was inclosed on each side by a growth of trees, undergrowth and matted vegetation of such density that it was next to impossible for any one to pick his way forward or backward except by keeping within the path itself.

a native or inhabitant of Asia

From this reading Like most of the trails through the Asiatic jungles, this was inclosed on each side by a growth of trees, undergrowth and matted vegetation of such density that it was next to impossible for any one to pick his way forward or backward except by keeping within the path itself.

on or to one side

From this reading To step aside into the jungle would immediately involve one in so inextricable a tangle that he could move only with the greatest difficulty.

at or to or toward the back or rear

From this reading Like most of the trails through the Asiatic jungles, this was inclosed on each side by a growth of trees, undergrowth and matted vegetation of such density that it was next to impossible for any one to pick his way forward or backward except by keeping within the path itself.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The bright wits of Miss Marlowe were active.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Mustad took the lead along the path, she following next, while Almos, the leader of the Ghoojurs, and his three companions, brought up the rear.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Like most of the trails through the Asiatic jungles, this was inclosed on each side by a growth of trees, undergrowth and matted vegetation of such density that it was next to impossible for any one to pick his way forward or backward except by keeping within the path itself.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Mustad took the lead along the path, she following next, while Almos, the leader of the Ghoojurs, and his three companions, brought up the rear.

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

From this reading To step aside into the jungle would immediately involve one in so inextricable a tangle that he could move only with the greatest difficulty.

the amount per unit size

From this reading Like most of the trails through the Asiatic jungles, this was inclosed on each side by a growth of trees, undergrowth and matted vegetation of such density that it was next to impossible for any one to pick his way forward or backward except by keeping within the path itself.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading To step aside into the jungle would immediately involve one in so inextricable a tangle that he could move only with the greatest difficulty.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading DOCTOR AND PATIENT.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Like most of the trails through the Asiatic jungles, this was inclosed on each side by a growth of trees, undergrowth and matted vegetation of such density that it was next to impossible for any one to pick his way forward or backward except by keeping within the path itself.

apart from; not including

From this reading Like most of the trails through the Asiatic jungles, this was inclosed on each side by a growth of trees, undergrowth and matted vegetation of such density that it was next to impossible for any one to pick his way forward or backward except by keeping within the path itself.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Mustad took the lead along the path, she following next, while Almos, the leader of the Ghoojurs, and his three companions, brought up the rear.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Like most of the trails through the Asiatic jungles, this was inclosed on each side by a growth of trees, undergrowth and matted vegetation of such density that it was next to impossible for any one to pick his way forward or backward except by keeping within the path itself.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Like most of the trails through the Asiatic jungles, this was inclosed on each side by a growth of trees, undergrowth and matted vegetation of such density that it was next to impossible for any one to pick his way forward or backward except by keeping within the path itself.

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

From this reading Mustad took the lead along the path, she following next, while Almos, the leader of the Ghoojurs, and his three companions, brought up the rear.

highest in quality

From this reading To step aside into the jungle would immediately involve one in so inextricable a tangle that he could move only with the greatest difficulty.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Like most of the trails through the Asiatic jungles, this was inclosed on each side by a growth of trees, undergrowth and matted vegetation of such density that it was next to impossible for any one to pick his way forward or backward except by keeping within the path itself.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading To step aside into the jungle would immediately involve one in so inextricable a tangle that he could move only with the greatest difficulty.

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

From this reading Mustad took the lead along the path, she following next, while Almos, the leader of the Ghoojurs, and his three companions, brought up the rear.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading To step aside into the jungle would immediately involve one in so inextricable a tangle that he could move only with the greatest difficulty.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Like most of the trails through the Asiatic jungles, this was inclosed on each side by a growth of trees, undergrowth and matted vegetation of such density that it was next to impossible for any one to pick his way forward or backward except by keeping within the path itself.

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

From this reading To step aside into the jungle would immediately involve one in so inextricable a tangle that he could move only with the greatest difficulty.

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

From this reading Like most of the trails through the Asiatic jungles, this was inclosed on each side by a growth of trees, undergrowth and matted vegetation of such density that it was next to impossible for any one to pick his way forward or backward except by keeping within the path itself.

not permitting extrication; incapable of being disentangled or untied

From this reading To step aside into the jungle would immediately involve one in so inextricable a tangle that he could move only with the greatest difficulty.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading To step aside into the jungle would immediately involve one in so inextricable a tangle that he could move only with the greatest difficulty.

connect closely and often incriminatingly

From this reading To step aside into the jungle would immediately involve one in so inextricable a tangle that he could move only with the greatest difficulty.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Like most of the trails through the Asiatic jungles, this was inclosed on each side by a growth of trees, undergrowth and matted vegetation of such density that it was next to impossible for any one to pick his way forward or backward except by keeping within the path itself.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Like most of the trails through the Asiatic jungles, this was inclosed on each side by a growth of trees, undergrowth and matted vegetation of such density that it was next to impossible for any one to pick his way forward or backward except by keeping within the path itself.

a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading To step aside into the jungle would immediately involve one in so inextricable a tangle that he could move only with the greatest difficulty.

plural of “jungle” — a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading Like most of the trails through the Asiatic jungles, this was inclosed on each side by a growth of trees, undergrowth and matted vegetation of such density that it was next to impossible for any one to pick his way forward or backward except by keeping within the path itself.

conformity or harmony

From this reading Like most of the trails through the Asiatic jungles, this was inclosed on each side by a growth of trees, undergrowth and matted vegetation of such density that it was next to impossible for any one to pick his way forward or backward except by keeping within the path itself.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading Mustad took the lead along the path, she following next, while Almos, the leader of the Ghoojurs, and his three companions, brought up the rear.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading Mustad took the lead along the path, she following next, while Almos, the leader of the Ghoojurs, and his three companions, brought up the rear.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like most of the trails through the Asiatic jungles, this was inclosed on each side by a growth of trees, undergrowth and matted vegetation of such density that it was next to impossible for any one to pick his way forward or backward except by keeping within the path itself.

English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593)

From this reading The bright wits of Miss Marlowe were active.

tangled in a dense mass

From this reading Like most of the trails through the Asiatic jungles, this was inclosed on each side by a growth of trees, undergrowth and matted vegetation of such density that it was next to impossible for any one to pick his way forward or backward except by keeping within the path itself.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading The bright wits of Miss Marlowe were active.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Like most of the trails through the Asiatic jungles, this was inclosed on each side by a growth of trees, undergrowth and matted vegetation of such density that it was next to impossible for any one to pick his way forward or backward except by keeping within the path itself.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading To step aside into the jungle would immediately involve one in so inextricable a tangle that he could move only with the greatest difficulty.

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

From this reading Mustad took the lead along the path, she following next, while Almos, the leader of the Ghoojurs, and his three companions, brought up the rear.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Mustad took the lead along the path, she following next, while Almos, the leader of the Ghoojurs, and his three companions, brought up the rear.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The bright wits of Miss Marlowe were active.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Like most of the trails through the Asiatic jungles, this was inclosed on each side by a growth of trees, undergrowth and matted vegetation of such density that it was next to impossible for any one to pick his way forward or backward except by keeping within the path itself.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Like most of the trails through the Asiatic jungles, this was inclosed on each side by a growth of trees, undergrowth and matted vegetation of such density that it was next to impossible for any one to pick his way forward or backward except by keeping within the path itself.

and nothing more

From this reading To step aside into the jungle would immediately involve one in so inextricable a tangle that he could move only with the greatest difficulty.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Like most of the trails through the Asiatic jungles, this was inclosed on each side by a growth of trees, undergrowth and matted vegetation of such density that it was next to impossible for any one to pick his way forward or backward except by keeping within the path itself.

a course of conduct

From this reading Mustad took the lead along the path, she following next, while Almos, the leader of the Ghoojurs, and his three companions, brought up the rear.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading DOCTOR AND PATIENT.

select carefully from a group

From this reading Like most of the trails through the Asiatic jungles, this was inclosed on each side by a growth of trees, undergrowth and matted vegetation of such density that it was next to impossible for any one to pick his way forward or backward except by keeping within the path itself.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading Mustad took the lead along the path, she following next, while Almos, the leader of the Ghoojurs, and his three companions, brought up the rear.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mustad took the lead along the path, she following next, while Almos, the leader of the Ghoojurs, and his three companions, brought up the rear.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Like most of the trails through the Asiatic jungles, this was inclosed on each side by a growth of trees, undergrowth and matted vegetation of such density that it was next to impossible for any one to pick his way forward or backward except by keeping within the path itself.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading To step aside into the jungle would immediately involve one in so inextricable a tangle that he could move only with the greatest difficulty.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading To step aside into the jungle would immediately involve one in so inextricable a tangle that he could move only with the greatest difficulty.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Like most of the trails through the Asiatic jungles, this was inclosed on each side by a growth of trees, undergrowth and matted vegetation of such density that it was next to impossible for any one to pick his way forward or backward except by keeping within the path itself.

a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven

From this reading To step aside into the jungle would immediately involve one in so inextricable a tangle that he could move only with the greatest difficulty.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Like most of the trails through the Asiatic jungles, this was inclosed on each side by a growth of trees, undergrowth and matted vegetation of such density that it was next to impossible for any one to pick his way forward or backward except by keeping within the path itself.

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

From this reading The bright wits of Miss Marlowe were active.

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

From this reading Like most of the trails through the Asiatic jungles, this was inclosed on each side by a growth of trees, undergrowth and matted vegetation of such density that it was next to impossible for any one to pick his way forward or backward except by keeping within the path itself.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Mustad took the lead along the path, she following next, while Almos, the leader of the Ghoojurs, and his three companions, brought up the rear.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Like most of the trails through the Asiatic jungles, this was inclosed on each side by a growth of trees, undergrowth and matted vegetation of such density that it was next to impossible for any one to pick his way forward or backward except by keeping within the path itself.

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

From this reading Like most of the trails through the Asiatic jungles, this was inclosed on each side by a growth of trees, undergrowth and matted vegetation of such density that it was next to impossible for any one to pick his way forward or backward except by keeping within the path itself.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Mustad took the lead along the path, she following next, while Almos, the leader of the Ghoojurs, and his three companions, brought up the rear.

plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Like most of the trails through the Asiatic jungles, this was inclosed on each side by a growth of trees, undergrowth and matted vegetation of such density that it was next to impossible for any one to pick his way forward or backward except by keeping within the path itself.

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 Like most of the trails through the Asiatic jungles, this was inclosed on each side by a growth of trees, undergrowth and matted vegetation of such density that it was next to impossible for any one to pick his way forward or backward except by keeping within the path itself.

the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest

From this reading Like most of the trails through the Asiatic jungles, this was inclosed on each side by a growth of trees, undergrowth and matted vegetation of such density that it was next to impossible for any one to pick his way forward or backward except by keeping within the path itself.

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

From this reading Mustad took the lead along the path, she following next, while Almos, the leader of the Ghoojurs, and his three companions, brought up the rear.

all the plant life in a particular region or period

From this reading Like most of the trails through the Asiatic jungles, this was inclosed on each side by a growth of trees, undergrowth and matted vegetation of such density that it was next to impossible for any one to pick his way forward or backward except by keeping within the path itself.

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

From this reading Like most of the trails through the Asiatic jungles, this was inclosed on each side by a growth of trees, undergrowth and matted vegetation of such density that it was next to impossible for any one to pick his way forward or backward except by keeping within the path itself.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Like most of the trails through the Asiatic jungles, this was inclosed on each side by a growth of trees, undergrowth and matted vegetation of such density that it was next to impossible for any one to pick his way forward or backward except by keeping within the path itself.

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

From this reading The bright wits of Miss Marlowe were active.

during the time that

From this reading Mustad took the lead along the path, she following next, while Almos, the leader of the Ghoojurs, and his three companions, brought up the rear.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To step aside into the jungle would immediately involve one in so inextricable a tangle that he could move only with the greatest difficulty.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Like most of the trails through the Asiatic jungles, this was inclosed on each side by a growth of trees, undergrowth and matted vegetation of such density that it was next to impossible for any one to pick his way forward or backward except by keeping within the path itself.

the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception

From this reading The bright wits of Miss Marlowe were active.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading To step aside into the jungle would immediately involve one in so inextricable a tangle that he could move only with the greatest difficulty.