Chapter XIX · 255-268

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

From this reading A _Cache_.--The Black Forest.--A Site for the Hut--The Eagles.--Gerald's Accident.--A Subterranean Grotto.--The Pitcher Plant.--A Potato Ground.--The Fig-tree.--Australian Jumbles.--The Hungry Guest.

any of various spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Acacia

From this reading The reedy swamps were replaced by rich grassy slopes, where tall trees and bright creeping blossoms, the fragrant golden flower of the _Acacia_ and the balmy odor from various trees of the _Eucalyptus_ kind, encouraged them to hope that they might find a retreat in such a pleasant region.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading A _Cache_.--The Black Forest.--A Site for the Hut--The Eagles.--Gerald's Accident.--A Subterranean Grotto.--The Pitcher Plant.--A Potato Ground.--The Fig-tree.--Australian Jumbles.--The Hungry Guest.

(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 "Just all on ye step here, and take a good look at this here tree.

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

From this reading They began at last to be weary of the monotonous voyaging, and were glad, one morning, on ascending the banks, to see a change of scenery.

moving or going or growing upward

From this reading They began at last to be weary of the monotonous voyaging, and were glad, one morning, on ascending the banks, to see a change of scenery.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They began at last to be weary of the monotonous voyaging, and were glad, one morning, on ascending the banks, to see a change of scenery.

a native or inhabitant of Australia

From this reading A _Cache_.--The Black Forest.--A Site for the Hut--The Eagles.--Gerald's Accident.--A Subterranean Grotto.--The Pitcher Plant.--A Potato Ground.--The Fig-tree.--Australian Jumbles.--The Hungry Guest.

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading The reedy swamps were replaced by rich grassy slopes, where tall trees and bright creeping blossoms, the fragrant golden flower of the _Acacia_ and the balmy odor from various trees of the _Eucalyptus_ kind, encouraged them to hope that they might find a retreat in such a pleasant region.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading They began at last to be weary of the monotonous voyaging, and were glad, one morning, on ascending the banks, to see a change of scenery.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading They began at last to be weary of the monotonous voyaging, and were glad, one morning, on ascending the banks, to see a change of scenery.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading They began at last to be weary of the monotonous voyaging, and were glad, one morning, on ascending the banks, to see a change of scenery.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading A _Cache_.--The Black Forest.--A Site for the Hut--The Eagles.--Gerald's Accident.--A Subterranean Grotto.--The Pitcher Plant.--A Potato Ground.--The Fig-tree.--Australian Jumbles.--The Hungry Guest.

plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts

From this reading The reedy swamps were replaced by rich grassy slopes, where tall trees and bright creeping blossoms, the fragrant golden flower of the _Acacia_ and the balmy odor from various trees of the _Eucalyptus_ kind, encouraged them to hope that they might find a retreat in such a pleasant region.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The reedy swamps were replaced by rich grassy slopes, where tall trees and bright creeping blossoms, the fragrant golden flower of the _Acacia_ and the balmy odor from various trees of the _Eucalyptus_ kind, encouraged them to hope that they might find a retreat in such a pleasant region.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The reedy swamps were replaced by rich grassy slopes, where tall trees and bright creeping blossoms, the fragrant golden flower of the _Acacia_ and the balmy odor from various trees of the _Eucalyptus_ kind, encouraged them to hope that they might find a retreat in such a pleasant region.

a hidden storage space (for money or provisions or weapons)

From this reading A _Cache_.--The Black Forest.--A Site for the Hut--The Eagles.--Gerald's Accident.--A Subterranean Grotto.--The Pitcher Plant.--A Potato Ground.--The Fig-tree.--Australian Jumbles.--The Hungry Guest.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading They began at last to be weary of the monotonous voyaging, and were glad, one morning, on ascending the banks, to see a change of scenery.

a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

From this reading The reedy swamps were replaced by rich grassy slopes, where tall trees and bright creeping blossoms, the fragrant golden flower of the _Acacia_ and the balmy odor from various trees of the _Eucalyptus_ kind, encouraged them to hope that they might find a retreat in such a pleasant region.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Halloo!" cried Wilkins.

plural of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading A _Cache_.--The Black Forest.--A Site for the Hut--The Eagles.--Gerald's Accident.--A Subterranean Grotto.--The Pitcher Plant.--A Potato Ground.--The Fig-tree.--Australian Jumbles.--The Hungry Guest.

inspired with confidence

From this reading The reedy swamps were replaced by rich grassy slopes, where tall trees and bright creeping blossoms, the fragrant golden flower of the _Acacia_ and the balmy odor from various trees of the _Eucalyptus_ kind, encouraged them to hope that they might find a retreat in such a pleasant region.

wood of any of various eucalyptus trees valued as timber

From this reading The reedy swamps were replaced by rich grassy slopes, where tall trees and bright creeping blossoms, the fragrant golden flower of the _Acacia_ and the balmy odor from various trees of the _Eucalyptus_ kind, encouraged them to hope that they might find a retreat in such a pleasant region.

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From this reading A _Cache_.--The Black Forest.--A Site for the Hut--The Eagles.--Gerald's Accident.--A Subterranean Grotto.--The Pitcher Plant.--A Potato Ground.--The Fig-tree.--Australian Jumbles.--The Hungry Guest.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The reedy swamps were replaced by rich grassy slopes, where tall trees and bright creeping blossoms, the fragrant golden flower of the _Acacia_ and the balmy odor from various trees of the _Eucalyptus_ kind, encouraged them to hope that they might find a retreat in such a pleasant region.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading The reedy swamps were replaced by rich grassy slopes, where tall trees and bright creeping blossoms, the fragrant golden flower of the _Acacia_ and the balmy odor from various trees of the _Eucalyptus_ kind, encouraged them to hope that they might find a retreat in such a pleasant region.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A _Cache_.--The Black Forest.--A Site for the Hut--The Eagles.--Gerald's Accident.--A Subterranean Grotto.--The Pitcher Plant.--A Potato Ground.--The Fig-tree.--Australian Jumbles.--The Hungry Guest.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading A _Cache_.--The Black Forest.--A Site for the Hut--The Eagles.--Gerald's Accident.--A Subterranean Grotto.--The Pitcher Plant.--A Potato Ground.--The Fig-tree.--Australian Jumbles.--The Hungry Guest.

pleasant-smelling

From this reading The reedy swamps were replaced by rich grassy slopes, where tall trees and bright creeping blossoms, the fragrant golden flower of the _Acacia_ and the balmy odor from various trees of the _Eucalyptus_ kind, encouraged them to hope that they might find a retreat in such a pleasant region.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The reedy swamps were replaced by rich grassy slopes, where tall trees and bright creeping blossoms, the fragrant golden flower of the _Acacia_ and the balmy odor from various trees of the _Eucalyptus_ kind, encouraged them to hope that they might find a retreat in such a pleasant region.

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From this reading A _Cache_.--The Black Forest.--A Site for the Hut--The Eagles.--Gerald's Accident.--A Subterranean Grotto.--The Pitcher Plant.--A Potato Ground.--The Fig-tree.--Australian Jumbles.--The Hungry Guest.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading They began at last to be weary of the monotonous voyaging, and were glad, one morning, on ascending the banks, to see a change of scenery.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The reedy swamps were replaced by rich grassy slopes, where tall trees and bright creeping blossoms, the fragrant golden flower of the _Acacia_ and the balmy odor from various trees of the _Eucalyptus_ kind, encouraged them to hope that they might find a retreat in such a pleasant region.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "Just all on ye step here, and take a good look at this here tree.

abounding in grass

From this reading The reedy swamps were replaced by rich grassy slopes, where tall trees and bright creeping blossoms, the fragrant golden flower of the _Acacia_ and the balmy odor from various trees of the _Eucalyptus_ kind, encouraged them to hope that they might find a retreat in such a pleasant region.

a small cave (usually with attractive features)

From this reading A _Cache_.--The Black Forest.--A Site for the Hut--The Eagles.--Gerald's Accident.--A Subterranean Grotto.--The Pitcher Plant.--A Potato Ground.--The Fig-tree.--Australian Jumbles.--The Hungry Guest.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading A _Cache_.--The Black Forest.--A Site for the Hut--The Eagles.--Gerald's Accident.--A Subterranean Grotto.--The Pitcher Plant.--A Potato Ground.--The Fig-tree.--Australian Jumbles.--The Hungry Guest.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading A _Cache_.--The Black Forest.--A Site for the Hut--The Eagles.--Gerald's Accident.--A Subterranean Grotto.--The Pitcher Plant.--A Potato Ground.--The Fig-tree.--Australian Jumbles.--The Hungry Guest.

urge on with shouts

From this reading "Halloo!" cried Wilkins.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Just all on ye step here, and take a good look at this here tree.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The reedy swamps were replaced by rich grassy slopes, where tall trees and bright creeping blossoms, the fragrant golden flower of the _Acacia_ and the balmy odor from various trees of the _Eucalyptus_ kind, encouraged them to hope that they might find a retreat in such a pleasant region.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading A _Cache_.--The Black Forest.--A Site for the Hut--The Eagles.--Gerald's Accident.--A Subterranean Grotto.--The Pitcher Plant.--A Potato Ground.--The Fig-tree.--Australian Jumbles.--The Hungry Guest.

temporary military shelter

From this reading A _Cache_.--The Black Forest.--A Site for the Hut--The Eagles.--Gerald's Accident.--A Subterranean Grotto.--The Pitcher Plant.--A Potato Ground.--The Fig-tree.--Australian Jumbles.--The Hungry Guest.

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

From this reading The reedy swamps were replaced by rich grassy slopes, where tall trees and bright creeping blossoms, the fragrant golden flower of the _Acacia_ and the balmy odor from various trees of the _Eucalyptus_ kind, encouraged them to hope that they might find a retreat in such a pleasant region.

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From this reading A _Cache_.--The Black Forest.--A Site for the Hut--The Eagles.--Gerald's Accident.--A Subterranean Grotto.--The Pitcher Plant.--A Potato Ground.--The Fig-tree.--Australian Jumbles.--The Hungry Guest.

and nothing more

From this reading "Just all on ye step here, and take a good look at this here tree.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The reedy swamps were replaced by rich grassy slopes, where tall trees and bright creeping blossoms, the fragrant golden flower of the _Acacia_ and the balmy odor from various trees of the _Eucalyptus_ kind, encouraged them to hope that they might find a retreat in such a pleasant region.

immediately past

From this reading They began at last to be weary of the monotonous voyaging, and were glad, one morning, on ascending the banks, to see a change of scenery.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Just all on ye step here, and take a good look at this here tree.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The reedy swamps were replaced by rich grassy slopes, where tall trees and bright creeping blossoms, the fragrant golden flower of the _Acacia_ and the balmy odor from various trees of the _Eucalyptus_ kind, encouraged them to hope that they might find a retreat in such a pleasant region.

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

From this reading They began at last to be weary of the monotonous voyaging, and were glad, one morning, on ascending the banks, to see a change of scenery.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading They began at last to be weary of the monotonous voyaging, and were glad, one morning, on ascending the banks, to see a change of scenery.

any property detected by the olfactory system

From this reading The reedy swamps were replaced by rich grassy slopes, where tall trees and bright creeping blossoms, the fragrant golden flower of the _Acacia_ and the balmy odor from various trees of the _Eucalyptus_ kind, encouraged them to hope that they might find a retreat in such a pleasant region.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They began at last to be weary of the monotonous voyaging, and were glad, one morning, on ascending the banks, to see a change of scenery.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They began at last to be weary of the monotonous voyaging, and were glad, one morning, on ascending the banks, to see a change of scenery.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They began at last to be weary of the monotonous voyaging, and were glad, one morning, on ascending the banks, to see a change of scenery.

(baseball) the person who does the pitching

From this reading A _Cache_.--The Black Forest.--A Site for the Hut--The Eagles.--Gerald's Accident.--A Subterranean Grotto.--The Pitcher Plant.--A Potato Ground.--The Fig-tree.--Australian Jumbles.--The Hungry Guest.

put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

From this reading A _Cache_.--The Black Forest.--A Site for the Hut--The Eagles.--Gerald's Accident.--A Subterranean Grotto.--The Pitcher Plant.--A Potato Ground.--The Fig-tree.--Australian Jumbles.--The Hungry Guest.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading The reedy swamps were replaced by rich grassy slopes, where tall trees and bright creeping blossoms, the fragrant golden flower of the _Acacia_ and the balmy odor from various trees of the _Eucalyptus_ kind, encouraged them to hope that they might find a retreat in such a pleasant region.

an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading A _Cache_.--The Black Forest.--A Site for the Hut--The Eagles.--Gerald's Accident.--A Subterranean Grotto.--The Pitcher Plant.--A Potato Ground.--The Fig-tree.--Australian Jumbles.--The Hungry Guest.

having a tone of a reed instrument

From this reading The reedy swamps were replaced by rich grassy slopes, where tall trees and bright creeping blossoms, the fragrant golden flower of the _Acacia_ and the balmy odor from various trees of the _Eucalyptus_ kind, encouraged them to hope that they might find a retreat in such a pleasant region.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading The reedy swamps were replaced by rich grassy slopes, where tall trees and bright creeping blossoms, the fragrant golden flower of the _Acacia_ and the balmy odor from various trees of the _Eucalyptus_ kind, encouraged them to hope that they might find a retreat in such a pleasant region.

past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

From this reading The reedy swamps were replaced by rich grassy slopes, where tall trees and bright creeping blossoms, the fragrant golden flower of the _Acacia_ and the balmy odor from various trees of the _Eucalyptus_ kind, encouraged them to hope that they might find a retreat in such a pleasant region.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading The reedy swamps were replaced by rich grassy slopes, where tall trees and bright creeping blossoms, the fragrant golden flower of the _Acacia_ and the balmy odor from various trees of the _Eucalyptus_ kind, encouraged them to hope that they might find a retreat in such a pleasant region.

possessing material wealth

From this reading The reedy swamps were replaced by rich grassy slopes, where tall trees and bright creeping blossoms, the fragrant golden flower of the _Acacia_ and the balmy odor from various trees of the _Eucalyptus_ kind, encouraged them to hope that they might find a retreat in such a pleasant region.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading They began at last to be weary of the monotonous voyaging, and were glad, one morning, on ascending the banks, to see a change of scenery.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading They began at last to be weary of the monotonous voyaging, and were glad, one morning, on ascending the banks, to see a change of scenery.

the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)

From this reading A _Cache_.--The Black Forest.--A Site for the Hut--The Eagles.--Gerald's Accident.--A Subterranean Grotto.--The Pitcher Plant.--A Potato Ground.--The Fig-tree.--Australian Jumbles.--The Hungry Guest.

plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation

From this reading The reedy swamps were replaced by rich grassy slopes, where tall trees and bright creeping blossoms, the fragrant golden flower of the _Acacia_ and the balmy odor from various trees of the _Eucalyptus_ kind, encouraged them to hope that they might find a retreat in such a pleasant region.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading "Just all on ye step here, and take a good look at this here tree.

Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.

From this reading A _Cache_.--The Black Forest.--A Site for the Hut--The Eagles.--Gerald's Accident.--A Subterranean Grotto.--The Pitcher Plant.--A Potato Ground.--The Fig-tree.--Australian Jumbles.--The Hungry Guest.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The reedy swamps were replaced by rich grassy slopes, where tall trees and bright creeping blossoms, the fragrant golden flower of the _Acacia_ and the balmy odor from various trees of the _Eucalyptus_ kind, encouraged them to hope that they might find a retreat in such a pleasant region.

plural of “swamp” — low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog

From this reading The reedy swamps were replaced by rich grassy slopes, where tall trees and bright creeping blossoms, the fragrant golden flower of the _Acacia_ and the balmy odor from various trees of the _Eucalyptus_ kind, encouraged them to hope that they might find a retreat in such a pleasant region.

carry out

From this reading "Just all on ye step here, and take a good look at this here tree.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading The reedy swamps were replaced by rich grassy slopes, where tall trees and bright creeping blossoms, the fragrant golden flower of the _Acacia_ and the balmy odor from various trees of the _Eucalyptus_ kind, encouraged them to hope that they might find a retreat in such a pleasant region.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The reedy swamps were replaced by rich grassy slopes, where tall trees and bright creeping blossoms, the fragrant golden flower of the _Acacia_ and the balmy odor from various trees of the _Eucalyptus_ kind, encouraged them to hope that they might find a retreat in such a pleasant region.

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

From this reading A _Cache_.--The Black Forest.--A Site for the Hut--The Eagles.--Gerald's Accident.--A Subterranean Grotto.--The Pitcher Plant.--A Potato Ground.--The Fig-tree.--Australian Jumbles.--The Hungry Guest.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The reedy swamps were replaced by rich grassy slopes, where tall trees and bright creeping blossoms, the fragrant golden flower of the _Acacia_ and the balmy odor from various trees of the _Eucalyptus_ kind, encouraged them to hope that they might find a retreat in such a pleasant region.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They began at last to be weary of the monotonous voyaging, and were glad, one morning, on ascending the banks, to see a change of scenery.

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

From this reading "Just all on ye step here, and take a good look at this here tree.

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

From this reading They began at last to be weary of the monotonous voyaging, and were glad, one morning, on ascending the banks, to see a change of scenery.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading "Just all on ye step here, and take a good look at this here tree.

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 The reedy swamps were replaced by rich grassy slopes, where tall trees and bright creeping blossoms, the fragrant golden flower of the _Acacia_ and the balmy odor from various trees of the _Eucalyptus_ kind, encouraged them to hope that they might find a retreat in such a pleasant region.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The reedy swamps were replaced by rich grassy slopes, where tall trees and bright creeping blossoms, the fragrant golden flower of the _Acacia_ and the balmy odor from various trees of the _Eucalyptus_ kind, encouraged them to hope that they might find a retreat in such a pleasant region.

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From this reading They began at last to be weary of the monotonous voyaging, and were glad, one morning, on ascending the banks, to see a change of scenery.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading They began at last to be weary of the monotonous voyaging, and were glad, one morning, on ascending the banks, to see a change of scenery.

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

From this reading They began at last to be weary of the monotonous voyaging, and were glad, one morning, on ascending the banks, to see a change of scenery.

in or at the place that

From this reading The reedy swamps were replaced by rich grassy slopes, where tall trees and bright creeping blossoms, the fragrant golden flower of the _Acacia_ and the balmy odor from various trees of the _Eucalyptus_ kind, encouraged them to hope that they might find a retreat in such a pleasant region.

United States civil rights leader (1901-1981)

From this reading "Halloo!" cried Wilkins.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading "Just all on ye step here, and take a good look at this here tree.