used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From end to end it is densely wooded; in fact, a large proportion of its area is still primeval forest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The population numbers only a few hundreds, and the majority of the inhabitants are black.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The population numbers only a few hundreds, and the majority of the inhabitants are black.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading From end to end it is densely wooded; in fact, a large proportion of its area is still primeval forest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The population numbers only a few hundreds, and the majority of the inhabitants are black.
blessingsnounUS /ˈblesɪŋz/
plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
BoneyadjectiveUS /ˈboʊni/
having bones especially many or prominent bones
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
brethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The island of San Diaz is some fifteen miles long by eight wide.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
CivilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
climesnounUS /klaɪmz/
plural of “clime” — the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
clutchesnounUS /ˈklʌtʃəz/
the act of grasping
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
denselyadverbUS /ˈdensli/
in a stupid manner
From this reading From end to end it is densely wooded; in fact, a large proportion of its area is still primeval forest.
DiaznounUS /ˈdiːæz/
Portuguese explorer who in 1488 was the first European to get round the Cape of Good Hope (thus establishing a sea route from the Atlantic to Asia) (1450-1500)
From this reading The island of San Diaz is some fifteen miles long by eight wide.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
being one more than seven
From this reading The island of San Diaz is some fifteen miles long by eight wide.
eludeverbUS /ɪˈluːd/
escape, either physically or mentally
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading From end to end it is densely wooded; in fact, a large proportion of its area is still primeval forest.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading From end to end it is densely wooded; in fact, a large proportion of its area is still primeval forest.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The population numbers only a few hundreds, and the majority of the inhabitants are black.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading The island of San Diaz is some fifteen miles long by eight wide.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the most part they are a retiring race.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading From end to end it is densely wooded; in fact, a large proportion of its area is still primeval forest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From end to end it is densely wooded; in fact, a large proportion of its area is still primeval forest.
usually; as a rule
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
How
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From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading The population numbers only a few hundreds, and the majority of the inhabitants are black.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From end to end it is densely wooded; in fact, a large proportion of its area is still primeval forest.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The population numbers only a few hundreds, and the majority of the inhabitants are black.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The island of San Diaz is some fifteen miles long by eight wide.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The island of San Diaz is some fifteen miles long by eight wide.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From end to end it is densely wooded; in fact, a large proportion of its area is still primeval forest.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading From end to end it is densely wooded; in fact, a large proportion of its area is still primeval forest.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From end to end it is densely wooded; in fact, a large proportion of its area is still primeval forest.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The island of San Diaz is some fifteen miles long by eight wide.
for more time
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading The population numbers only a few hundreds, and the majority of the inhabitants are black.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The island of San Diaz is some fifteen miles long by eight wide.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
used to form the superlative
From this reading For the most part they are a retiring race.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading The population numbers only a few hundreds, and the majority of the inhabitants are black.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The island of San Diaz is some fifteen miles long by eight wide.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
and nothing more
From this reading The population numbers only a few hundreds, and the majority of the inhabitants are black.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For the most part they are a retiring race.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading The population numbers only a few hundreds, and the majority of the inhabitants are black.
primevaladjectiveUS /praɪˈmiːvəl/
having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state
From this reading From end to end it is densely wooded; in fact, a large proportion of its area is still primeval forest.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading From end to end it is densely wooded; in fact, a large proportion of its area is still primeval forest.
any competition
From this reading For the most part they are a retiring race.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading For the most part they are a retiring race.
San
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From this reading The island of San Diaz is some fifteen miles long by eight wide.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The island of San Diaz is some fifteen miles long by eight wide.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
not in physical motion
From this reading From end to end it is densely wooded; in fact, a large proportion of its area is still primeval forest.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The island of San Diaz is some fifteen miles long by eight wide.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the most part they are a retiring race.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From end to end it is densely wooded; in fact, a large proportion of its area is still primeval forest.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The island of San Diaz is some fifteen miles long by eight wide.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading From end to end it is densely wooded; in fact, a large proportion of its area is still primeval forest.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading How they live, or what they live upon, would at first glance seem difficult to understand; but they appear to enjoy life in their harmless way, and, being cut off from certain doubtful blessings of our so-called Civilization, they generally manage to elude the clutches of old Boney for a longer space of time than do their brethren in better known and more popular climes.
