used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FIGHT WITH CROCODILES In the afternoon after the fight with the Tubus, Challis was reclining on a moss-covered rock near the cave--he could not endure the atmosphere of that close-packed habitation.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A FIGHT WITH CROCODILES In the afternoon after the fight with the Tubus, Challis was reclining on a moss-covered rock near the cave--he could not endure the atmosphere of that close-packed habitation.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A FIGHT WITH CROCODILES In the afternoon after the fight with the Tubus, Challis was reclining on a moss-covered rock near the cave--he could not endure the atmosphere of that close-packed habitation.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Suddenly he was aware of some excitement among the crowd of natives just beyond the mouth of the cave.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading A FIGHT WITH CROCODILES In the afternoon after the fight with the Tubus, Challis was reclining on a moss-covered rock near the cave--he could not endure the atmosphere of that close-packed habitation.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Could the Tubus be returning to the attack?
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Suddenly he was aware of some excitement among the crowd of natives just beyond the mouth of the cave.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Could the Tubus be returning to the attack?
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Suddenly he was aware of some excitement among the crowd of natives just beyond the mouth of the cave.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He was thinking things over, wondering whether, after his first victory, he dared lead his men towards the fort to encounter the main body of the enemy under their redoubtable leader Goruba.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading A FIGHT WITH CROCODILES In the afternoon after the fight with the Tubus, Challis was reclining on a moss-covered rock near the cave--he could not endure the atmosphere of that close-packed habitation.
ChallisnounUS /ˈʃæli/
a soft lightweight fabric (usually printed)
From this reading A FIGHT WITH CROCODILES In the afternoon after the fight with the Tubus, Challis was reclining on a moss-covered rock near the cave--he could not endure the atmosphere of that close-packed habitation.
close-packedadjective
packed especially tightly
From this reading A FIGHT WITH CROCODILES In the afternoon after the fight with the Tubus, Challis was reclining on a moss-covered rock near the cave--he could not endure the atmosphere of that close-packed habitation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A FIGHT WITH CROCODILES In the afternoon after the fight with the Tubus, Challis was reclining on a moss-covered rock near the cave--he could not endure the atmosphere of that close-packed habitation.
CROCODILESnounUS /ˈkrɑːkədaɪlz/
plural of “crocodile” — large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and sharp teeth and a body covered with bony plates; of sluggish tropical waters
From this reading A FIGHT WITH CROCODILES In the afternoon after the fight with the Tubus, Challis was reclining on a moss-covered rock near the cave--he could not endure the atmosphere of that close-packed habitation.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Suddenly he was aware of some excitement among the crowd of natives just beyond the mouth of the cave.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading He was thinking things over, wondering whether, after his first victory, he dared lead his men towards the fort to encounter the main body of the enemy under their redoubtable leader Goruba.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading He was thinking things over, wondering whether, after his first victory, he dared lead his men towards the fort to encounter the main body of the enemy under their redoubtable leader Goruba.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading A FIGHT WITH CROCODILES In the afternoon after the fight with the Tubus, Challis was reclining on a moss-covered rock near the cave--he could not endure the atmosphere of that close-packed habitation.
an opposing military force
From this reading He was thinking things over, wondering whether, after his first victory, he dared lead his men towards the fort to encounter the main body of the enemy under their redoubtable leader Goruba.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Suddenly he was aware of some excitement among the crowd of natives just beyond the mouth of the cave.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading A FIGHT WITH CROCODILES In the afternoon after the fight with the Tubus, Challis was reclining on a moss-covered rock near the cave--he could not endure the atmosphere of that close-packed habitation.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He was thinking things over, wondering whether, after his first victory, he dared lead his men towards the fort to encounter the main body of the enemy under their redoubtable leader Goruba.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading He was thinking things over, wondering whether, after his first victory, he dared lead his men towards the fort to encounter the main body of the enemy under their redoubtable leader Goruba.
Goruba
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From this reading He was thinking things over, wondering whether, after his first victory, he dared lead his men towards the fort to encounter the main body of the enemy under their redoubtable leader Goruba.
habitationnounUS /ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading A FIGHT WITH CROCODILES In the afternoon after the fight with the Tubus, Challis was reclining on a moss-covered rock near the cave--he could not endure the atmosphere of that close-packed habitation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A FIGHT WITH CROCODILES In the afternoon after the fight with the Tubus, Challis was reclining on a moss-covered rock near the cave--he could not endure the atmosphere of that close-packed habitation.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He sprang up, intending to reassure himself on this point.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was thinking things over, wondering whether, after his first victory, he dared lead his men towards the fort to encounter the main body of the enemy under their redoubtable leader Goruba.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FIGHT WITH CROCODILES In the afternoon after the fight with the Tubus, Challis was reclining on a moss-covered rock near the cave--he could not endure the atmosphere of that close-packed habitation.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading He sprang up, intending to reassure himself on this point.
and nothing more
From this reading Suddenly he was aware of some excitement among the crowd of natives just beyond the mouth of the cave.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading He was thinking things over, wondering whether, after his first victory, he dared lead his men towards the fort to encounter the main body of the enemy under their redoubtable leader Goruba.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading He was thinking things over, wondering whether, after his first victory, he dared lead his men towards the fort to encounter the main body of the enemy under their redoubtable leader Goruba.
most important element
From this reading He was thinking things over, wondering whether, after his first victory, he dared lead his men towards the fort to encounter the main body of the enemy under their redoubtable leader Goruba.
the force of workers available
From this reading He was thinking things over, wondering whether, after his first victory, he dared lead his men towards the fort to encounter the main body of the enemy under their redoubtable leader Goruba.
moss-covered
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From this reading A FIGHT WITH CROCODILES In the afternoon after the fight with the Tubus, Challis was reclining on a moss-covered rock near the cave--he could not endure the atmosphere of that close-packed habitation.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Suddenly he was aware of some excitement among the crowd of natives just beyond the mouth of the cave.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading Suddenly he was aware of some excitement among the crowd of natives just beyond the mouth of the cave.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A FIGHT WITH CROCODILES In the afternoon after the fight with the Tubus, Challis was reclining on a moss-covered rock near the cave--he could not endure the atmosphere of that close-packed habitation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A FIGHT WITH CROCODILES In the afternoon after the fight with the Tubus, Challis was reclining on a moss-covered rock near the cave--he could not endure the atmosphere of that close-packed habitation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FIGHT WITH CROCODILES In the afternoon after the fight with the Tubus, Challis was reclining on a moss-covered rock near the cave--he could not endure the atmosphere of that close-packed habitation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A FIGHT WITH CROCODILES In the afternoon after the fight with the Tubus, Challis was reclining on a moss-covered rock near the cave--he could not endure the atmosphere of that close-packed habitation.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was thinking things over, wondering whether, after his first victory, he dared lead his men towards the fort to encounter the main body of the enemy under their redoubtable leader Goruba.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He sprang up, intending to reassure himself on this point.
reassureverbUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/
cause to feel sure; give reassurance to
From this reading He sprang up, intending to reassure himself on this point.
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading A FIGHT WITH CROCODILES In the afternoon after the fight with the Tubus, Challis was reclining on a moss-covered rock near the cave--he could not endure the atmosphere of that close-packed habitation.
redoubtableadjectiveUS /riˈdaʊtəbəl/
inspiring fear
From this reading He was thinking things over, wondering whether, after his first victory, he dared lead his men towards the fort to encounter the main body of the enemy under their redoubtable leader Goruba.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Could the Tubus be returning to the attack?
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading A FIGHT WITH CROCODILES In the afternoon after the fight with the Tubus, Challis was reclining on a moss-covered rock near the cave--he could not endure the atmosphere of that close-packed habitation.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Suddenly he was aware of some excitement among the crowd of natives just beyond the mouth of the cave.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He sprang up, intending to reassure himself on this point.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly he was aware of some excitement among the crowd of natives just beyond the mouth of the cave.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A FIGHT WITH CROCODILES In the afternoon after the fight with the Tubus, Challis was reclining on a moss-covered rock near the cave--he could not endure the atmosphere of that close-packed habitation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FIGHT WITH CROCODILES In the afternoon after the fight with the Tubus, Challis was reclining on a moss-covered rock near the cave--he could not endure the atmosphere of that close-packed habitation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was thinking things over, wondering whether, after his first victory, he dared lead his men towards the fort to encounter the main body of the enemy under their redoubtable leader Goruba.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He was thinking things over, wondering whether, after his first victory, he dared lead his men towards the fort to encounter the main body of the enemy under their redoubtable leader Goruba.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading He was thinking things over, wondering whether, after his first victory, he dared lead his men towards the fort to encounter the main body of the enemy under their redoubtable leader Goruba.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He sprang up, intending to reassure himself on this point.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was thinking things over, wondering whether, after his first victory, he dared lead his men towards the fort to encounter the main body of the enemy under their redoubtable leader Goruba.
in the direction of
From this reading He was thinking things over, wondering whether, after his first victory, he dared lead his men towards the fort to encounter the main body of the enemy under their redoubtable leader Goruba.
Tubus
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From this reading A FIGHT WITH CROCODILES In the afternoon after the fight with the Tubus, Challis was reclining on a moss-covered rock near the cave--he could not endure the atmosphere of that close-packed habitation.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He was thinking things over, wondering whether, after his first victory, he dared lead his men towards the fort to encounter the main body of the enemy under their redoubtable leader Goruba.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He sprang up, intending to reassure himself on this point.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading He was thinking things over, wondering whether, after his first victory, he dared lead his men towards the fort to encounter the main body of the enemy under their redoubtable leader Goruba.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FIGHT WITH CROCODILES In the afternoon after the fight with the Tubus, Challis was reclining on a moss-covered rock near the cave--he could not endure the atmosphere of that close-packed habitation.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He was thinking things over, wondering whether, after his first victory, he dared lead his men towards the fort to encounter the main body of the enemy under their redoubtable leader Goruba.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A FIGHT WITH CROCODILES In the afternoon after the fight with the Tubus, Challis was reclining on a moss-covered rock near the cave--he could not endure the atmosphere of that close-packed habitation.
showing curiosity
From this reading He was thinking things over, wondering whether, after his first victory, he dared lead his men towards the fort to encounter the main body of the enemy under their redoubtable leader Goruba.
