Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading The explorers, bearing the canoe with the luggage upon their shoulders, ascended at a steady gait the western bank of the Xingu.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading The din of the rapids was so loud that they could not have heard each other, except by shouting at the top of their voices, for which there was no call, since even Bippo and Pedros were now able to read the full meaning of the extraordinary incidents of the night.

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

From this reading The din of the rapids was so loud that they could not have heard each other, except by shouting at the top of their voices, for which there was no call, since even Bippo and Pedros were now able to read the full meaning of the extraordinary incidents of the night.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Ashman looked around and ascertained that Ziffak was not bearing them company.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading The explorers, bearing the canoe with the luggage upon their shoulders, ascended at a steady gait the western bank of the Xingu.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Ashman looked around and ascertained that Ziffak was not bearing them company.

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From this reading Ashman looked around and ascertained that Ziffak was not bearing them company.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The explorers, bearing the canoe with the luggage upon their shoulders, ascended at a steady gait the western bank of the Xingu.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading The explorers, bearing the canoe with the luggage upon their shoulders, ascended at a steady gait the western bank of the Xingu.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading The explorers, bearing the canoe with the luggage upon their shoulders, ascended at a steady gait the western bank of the Xingu.

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From this reading The din of the rapids was so loud that they could not have heard each other, except by shouting at the top of their voices, for which there was no call, since even Bippo and Pedros were now able to read the full meaning of the extraordinary incidents of the night.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The cleared space which they had noticed on both sides of the river, caused by the furious overflow, continued, so that the progress was comparatively easy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The cleared space which they had noticed on both sides of the river, caused by the furious overflow, continued, so that the progress was comparatively easy.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The din of the rapids was so loud that they could not have heard each other, except by shouting at the top of their voices, for which there was no call, since even Bippo and Pedros were now able to read the full meaning of the extraordinary incidents of the night.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading The explorers, bearing the canoe with the luggage upon their shoulders, ascended at a steady gait the western bank of the Xingu.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading The cleared space which they had noticed on both sides of the river, caused by the furious overflow, continued, so that the progress was comparatively easy.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading The cleared space which they had noticed on both sides of the river, caused by the furious overflow, continued, so that the progress was comparatively easy.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Ashman looked around and ascertained that Ziffak was not bearing them company.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading The cleared space which they had noticed on both sides of the river, caused by the furious overflow, continued, so that the progress was comparatively easy.

without stop or interruption

From this reading The cleared space which they had noticed on both sides of the river, caused by the furious overflow, continued, so that the progress was comparatively easy.

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

From this reading The din of the rapids was so loud that they could not have heard each other, except by shouting at the top of their voices, for which there was no call, since even Bippo and Pedros were now able to read the full meaning of the extraordinary incidents of the night.

a loud harsh or strident noise

From this reading The din of the rapids was so loud that they could not have heard each other, except by shouting at the top of their voices, for which there was no call, since even Bippo and Pedros were now able to read the full meaning of the extraordinary incidents of the night.

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

From this reading The din of the rapids was so loud that they could not have heard each other, except by shouting at the top of their voices, for which there was no call, since even Bippo and Pedros were now able to read the full meaning of the extraordinary incidents of the night.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading The cleared space which they had noticed on both sides of the river, caused by the furious overflow, continued, so that the progress was comparatively easy.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE JOURNEY'S END.

divisible by two

From this reading The din of the rapids was so loud that they could not have heard each other, except by shouting at the top of their voices, for which there was no call, since even Bippo and Pedros were now able to read the full meaning of the extraordinary incidents of the night.

apart from; not including

From this reading The din of the rapids was so loud that they could not have heard each other, except by shouting at the top of their voices, for which there was no call, since even Bippo and Pedros were now able to read the full meaning of the extraordinary incidents of the night.

plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

From this reading The explorers, bearing the canoe with the luggage upon their shoulders, ascended at a steady gait the western bank of the Xingu.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading The din of the rapids was so loud that they could not have heard each other, except by shouting at the top of their voices, for which there was no call, since even Bippo and Pedros were now able to read the full meaning of the extraordinary incidents of the night.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The din of the rapids was so loud that they could not have heard each other, except by shouting at the top of their voices, for which there was no call, since even Bippo and Pedros were now able to read the full meaning of the extraordinary incidents of the night.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The din of the rapids was so loud that they could not have heard each other, except by shouting at the top of their voices, for which there was no call, since even Bippo and Pedros were now able to read the full meaning of the extraordinary incidents of the night.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading The cleared space which they had noticed on both sides of the river, caused by the furious overflow, continued, so that the progress was comparatively easy.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading The explorers, bearing the canoe with the luggage upon their shoulders, ascended at a steady gait the western bank of the Xingu.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The cleared space which they had noticed on both sides of the river, caused by the furious overflow, continued, so that the progress was comparatively easy.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The din of the rapids was so loud that they could not have heard each other, except by shouting at the top of their voices, for which there was no call, since even Bippo and Pedros were now able to read the full meaning of the extraordinary incidents of the night.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The din of the rapids was so loud that they could not have heard each other, except by shouting at the top of their voices, for which there was no call, since even Bippo and Pedros were now able to read the full meaning of the extraordinary incidents of the night.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading The din of the rapids was so loud that they could not have heard each other, except by shouting at the top of their voices, for which there was no call, since even Bippo and Pedros were now able to read the full meaning of the extraordinary incidents of the night.

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From this reading THE JOURNEY'S END.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Ashman looked around and ascertained that Ziffak was not bearing them company.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading The din of the rapids was so loud that they could not have heard each other, except by shouting at the top of their voices, for which there was no call, since even Bippo and Pedros were now able to read the full meaning of the extraordinary incidents of the night.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading The explorers, bearing the canoe with the luggage upon their shoulders, ascended at a steady gait the western bank of the Xingu.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading The din of the rapids was so loud that they could not have heard each other, except by shouting at the top of their voices, for which there was no call, since even Bippo and Pedros were now able to read the full meaning of the extraordinary incidents of the night.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The din of the rapids was so loud that they could not have heard each other, except by shouting at the top of their voices, for which there was no call, since even Bippo and Pedros were now able to read the full meaning of the extraordinary incidents of the night.

not any; not one

From this reading The din of the rapids was so loud that they could not have heard each other, except by shouting at the top of their voices, for which there was no call, since even Bippo and Pedros were now able to read the full meaning of the extraordinary incidents of the night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The din of the rapids was so loud that they could not have heard each other, except by shouting at the top of their voices, for which there was no call, since even Bippo and Pedros were now able to read the full meaning of the extraordinary incidents of the night.

being perceived or observed

From this reading The cleared space which they had noticed on both sides of the river, caused by the furious overflow, continued, so that the progress was comparatively easy.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The din of the rapids was so loud that they could not have heard each other, except by shouting at the top of their voices, for which there was no call, since even Bippo and Pedros were now able to read the full meaning of the extraordinary incidents of the night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The explorers, bearing the canoe with the luggage upon their shoulders, ascended at a steady gait the western bank of the Xingu.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The cleared space which they had noticed on both sides of the river, caused by the furious overflow, continued, so that the progress was comparatively easy.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The din of the rapids was so loud that they could not have heard each other, except by shouting at the top of their voices, for which there was no call, since even Bippo and Pedros were now able to read the full meaning of the extraordinary incidents of the night.

a large flow

From this reading The cleared space which they had noticed on both sides of the river, caused by the furious overflow, continued, so that the progress was comparatively easy.

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

From this reading The din of the rapids was so loud that they could not have heard each other, except by shouting at the top of their voices, for which there was no call, since even Bippo and Pedros were now able to read the full meaning of the extraordinary incidents of the night.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading The cleared space which they had noticed on both sides of the river, caused by the furious overflow, continued, so that the progress was comparatively easy.

plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast

From this reading The din of the rapids was so loud that they could not have heard each other, except by shouting at the top of their voices, for which there was no call, since even Bippo and Pedros were now able to read the full meaning of the extraordinary incidents of the night.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading The din of the rapids was so loud that they could not have heard each other, except by shouting at the top of their voices, for which there was no call, since even Bippo and Pedros were now able to read the full meaning of the extraordinary incidents of the night.

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

From this reading The cleared space which they had noticed on both sides of the river, caused by the furious overflow, continued, so that the progress was comparatively easy.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading The explorers, bearing the canoe with the luggage upon their shoulders, ascended at a steady gait the western bank of the Xingu.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading The din of the rapids was so loud that they could not have heard each other, except by shouting at the top of their voices, for which there was no call, since even Bippo and Pedros were now able to read the full meaning of the extraordinary incidents of the night.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The cleared space which they had noticed on both sides of the river, caused by the furious overflow, continued, so that the progress was comparatively easy.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The din of the rapids was so loud that they could not have heard each other, except by shouting at the top of their voices, for which there was no call, since even Bippo and Pedros were now able to read the full meaning of the extraordinary incidents of the night.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The cleared space which they had noticed on both sides of the river, caused by the furious overflow, continued, so that the progress was comparatively easy.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading The cleared space which they had noticed on both sides of the river, caused by the furious overflow, continued, so that the progress was comparatively easy.

make steady

From this reading The explorers, bearing the canoe with the luggage upon their shoulders, ascended at a steady gait the western bank of the Xingu.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The cleared space which they had noticed on both sides of the river, caused by the furious overflow, continued, so that the progress was comparatively easy.

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

From this reading THE JOURNEY'S END.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The explorers, bearing the canoe with the luggage upon their shoulders, ascended at a steady gait the western bank of the Xingu.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Ashman looked around and ascertained that Ziffak was not bearing them company.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The din of the rapids was so loud that they could not have heard each other, except by shouting at the top of their voices, for which there was no call, since even Bippo and Pedros were now able to read the full meaning of the extraordinary incidents of the night.

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

From this reading The cleared space which they had noticed on both sides of the river, caused by the furious overflow, continued, so that the progress was comparatively easy.

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

From this reading The din of the rapids was so loud that they could not have heard each other, except by shouting at the top of their voices, for which there was no call, since even Bippo and Pedros were now able to read the full meaning of the extraordinary incidents of the night.

the upper part of anything

From this reading The din of the rapids was so loud that they could not have heard each other, except by shouting at the top of their voices, for which there was no call, since even Bippo and Pedros were now able to read the full meaning of the extraordinary incidents of the night.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The explorers, bearing the canoe with the luggage upon their shoulders, ascended at a steady gait the western bank of the Xingu.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The din of the rapids was so loud that they could not have heard each other, except by shouting at the top of their voices, for which there was no call, since even Bippo and Pedros were now able to read the full meaning of the extraordinary incidents of the night.

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

From this reading The cleared space which they had noticed on both sides of the river, caused by the furious overflow, continued, so that the progress was comparatively easy.

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

From this reading The din of the rapids was so loud that they could not have heard each other, except by shouting at the top of their voices, for which there was no call, since even Bippo and Pedros were now able to read the full meaning of the extraordinary incidents of the night.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading The explorers, bearing the canoe with the luggage upon their shoulders, ascended at a steady gait the western bank of the Xingu.

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

From this reading The cleared space which they had noticed on both sides of the river, caused by the furious overflow, continued, so that the progress was comparatively easy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The explorers, bearing the canoe with the luggage upon their shoulders, ascended at a steady gait the western bank of the Xingu.

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

From this reading The explorers, bearing the canoe with the luggage upon their shoulders, ascended at a steady gait the western bank of the Xingu.

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

From this reading Ashman looked around and ascertained that Ziffak was not bearing them company.