Chapter VI · A Familiar Follower

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

From this reading _Manaos_, with its modern buildings, crowded streets and electric lights, was indeed a “city lost in the jungle,” for a half mile beyond the city limits, the jungle, primeval and inviolable, lay like a vast green canvas under the sparkling sunlight.

later than; following

From this reading They departed from the main stream and proceeded up the black waters of the _Rio Negro_ just after sunrise.

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

From this reading They departed from the main stream and proceeded up the black waters of the _Rio Negro_ just after sunrise.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading “No one in the city knows what is in that forest twenty miles away,” Señor Goncalves informed Hal and his uncle as they drew into the wharf.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading “No one in the city knows what is in that forest twenty miles away,” Señor Goncalves informed Hal and his uncle as they drew into the wharf.

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

From this reading “_Manaos_ does not care to know, Señors, for she prefers to be a little New York and forget the naked savages that roam the forests.”

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading “Believe me, I wouldn’t forget the naked savages if I was a _Manaosan_,” said Hal earnestly.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading _Manaos_, with its modern buildings, crowded streets and electric lights, was indeed a “city lost in the jungle,” for a half mile beyond the city limits, the jungle, primeval and inviolable, lay like a vast green canvas under the sparkling sunlight.

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

From this reading They departed from the main stream and proceeded up the black waters of the _Rio Negro_ just after sunrise.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading _Manaos_, with its modern buildings, crowded streets and electric lights, was indeed a “city lost in the jungle,” for a half mile beyond the city limits, the jungle, primeval and inviolable, lay like a vast green canvas under the sparkling sunlight.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading _Manaos_, with its modern buildings, crowded streets and electric lights, was indeed a “city lost in the jungle,” for a half mile beyond the city limits, the jungle, primeval and inviolable, lay like a vast green canvas under the sparkling sunlight.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading “_Manaos_ does not care to know, Señors, for she prefers to be a little New York and forget the naked savages that roam the forests.”

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading _Manaos_, with its modern buildings, crowded streets and electric lights, was indeed a “city lost in the jungle,” for a half mile beyond the city limits, the jungle, primeval and inviolable, lay like a vast green canvas under the sparkling sunlight.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading _Manaos_, with its modern buildings, crowded streets and electric lights, was indeed a “city lost in the jungle,” for a half mile beyond the city limits, the jungle, primeval and inviolable, lay like a vast green canvas under the sparkling sunlight.

well in the past; former

From this reading They departed from the main stream and proceeded up the black waters of the _Rio Negro_ just after sunrise.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “_Manaos_ does not care to know, Señors, for she prefers to be a little New York and forget the naked savages that roam the forests.”

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading “No one in the city knows what is in that forest twenty miles away,” Señor Goncalves informed Hal and his uncle as they drew into the wharf.

in a serious manner

From this reading “Believe me, I wouldn’t forget the naked savages if I was a _Manaosan_,” said Hal earnestly.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading _Manaos_, with its modern buildings, crowded streets and electric lights, was indeed a “city lost in the jungle,” for a half mile beyond the city limits, the jungle, primeval and inviolable, lay like a vast green canvas under the sparkling sunlight.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Manaos_, with its modern buildings, crowded streets and electric lights, was indeed a “city lost in the jungle,” for a half mile beyond the city limits, the jungle, primeval and inviolable, lay like a vast green canvas under the sparkling sunlight.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading “No one in the city knows what is in that forest twenty miles away,” Señor Goncalves informed Hal and his uncle as they drew into the wharf.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading “_Manaos_ does not care to know, Señors, for she prefers to be a little New York and forget the naked savages that roam the forests.”

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading “_Manaos_ does not care to know, Señors, for she prefers to be a little New York and forget the naked savages that roam the forests.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They departed from the main stream and proceeded up the black waters of the _Rio Negro_ just after sunrise.

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From this reading “No one in the city knows what is in that forest twenty miles away,” Señor Goncalves informed Hal and his uncle as they drew into the wharf.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading _Manaos_, with its modern buildings, crowded streets and electric lights, was indeed a “city lost in the jungle,” for a half mile beyond the city limits, the jungle, primeval and inviolable, lay like a vast green canvas under the sparkling sunlight.

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

From this reading “No one in the city knows what is in that forest twenty miles away,” Señor Goncalves informed Hal and his uncle as they drew into the wharf.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading _Manaos_, with its modern buildings, crowded streets and electric lights, was indeed a “city lost in the jungle,” for a half mile beyond the city limits, the jungle, primeval and inviolable, lay like a vast green canvas under the sparkling sunlight.

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

From this reading “No one in the city knows what is in that forest twenty miles away,” Señor Goncalves informed Hal and his uncle as they drew into the wharf.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Believe me, I wouldn’t forget the naked savages if I was a _Manaosan_,” said Hal earnestly.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “Believe me, I wouldn’t forget the naked savages if I was a _Manaosan_,” said Hal earnestly.

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

From this reading _Manaos_, with its modern buildings, crowded streets and electric lights, was indeed a “city lost in the jungle,” for a half mile beyond the city limits, the jungle, primeval and inviolable, lay like a vast green canvas under the sparkling sunlight.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading _Manaos_, with its modern buildings, crowded streets and electric lights, was indeed a “city lost in the jungle,” for a half mile beyond the city limits, the jungle, primeval and inviolable, lay like a vast green canvas under the sparkling sunlight.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading “No one in the city knows what is in that forest twenty miles away,” Señor Goncalves informed Hal and his uncle as they drew into the wharf.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “No one in the city knows what is in that forest twenty miles away,” Señor Goncalves informed Hal and his uncle as they drew into the wharf.

incapable of being transgressed or dishonored

From this reading _Manaos_, with its modern buildings, crowded streets and electric lights, was indeed a “city lost in the jungle,” for a half mile beyond the city limits, the jungle, primeval and inviolable, lay like a vast green canvas under the sparkling sunlight.

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

From this reading “No one in the city knows what is in that forest twenty miles away,” Señor Goncalves informed Hal and his uncle as they drew into the wharf.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _Manaos_, with its modern buildings, crowded streets and electric lights, was indeed a “city lost in the jungle,” for a half mile beyond the city limits, the jungle, primeval and inviolable, lay like a vast green canvas under the sparkling sunlight.

a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading _Manaos_, with its modern buildings, crowded streets and electric lights, was indeed a “city lost in the jungle,” for a half mile beyond the city limits, the jungle, primeval and inviolable, lay like a vast green canvas under the sparkling sunlight.

and nothing more

From this reading They departed from the main stream and proceeded up the black waters of the _Rio Negro_ just after sunrise.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “_Manaos_ does not care to know, Señors, for she prefers to be a little New York and forget the naked savages that roam the forests.”

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading “No one in the city knows what is in that forest twenty miles away,” Señor Goncalves informed Hal and his uncle as they drew into the wharf.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading _Manaos_, with its modern buildings, crowded streets and electric lights, was indeed a “city lost in the jungle,” for a half mile beyond the city limits, the jungle, primeval and inviolable, lay like a vast green canvas under the sparkling sunlight.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading _Manaos_, with its modern buildings, crowded streets and electric lights, was indeed a “city lost in the jungle,” for a half mile beyond the city limits, the jungle, primeval and inviolable, lay like a vast green canvas under the sparkling sunlight.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading _Manaos_, with its modern buildings, crowded streets and electric lights, was indeed a “city lost in the jungle,” for a half mile beyond the city limits, the jungle, primeval and inviolable, lay like a vast green canvas under the sparkling sunlight.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading _Manaos_, with its modern buildings, crowded streets and electric lights, was indeed a “city lost in the jungle,” for a half mile beyond the city limits, the jungle, primeval and inviolable, lay like a vast green canvas under the sparkling sunlight.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “_Manaos_ does not care to know, Señors, for she prefers to be a little New York and forget the naked savages that roam the forests.”

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading _Manaos_, with its modern buildings, crowded streets and electric lights, was indeed a “city lost in the jungle,” for a half mile beyond the city limits, the jungle, primeval and inviolable, lay like a vast green canvas under the sparkling sunlight.

most important element

From this reading They departed from the main stream and proceeded up the black waters of the _Rio Negro_ just after sunrise.

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

From this reading _Manaos_, with its modern buildings, crowded streets and electric lights, was indeed a “city lost in the jungle,” for a half mile beyond the city limits, the jungle, primeval and inviolable, lay like a vast green canvas under the sparkling sunlight.

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

From this reading “Believe me, I wouldn’t forget the naked savages if I was a _Manaosan_,” said Hal earnestly.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Believe me, I wouldn’t forget the naked savages if I was a _Manaosan_,” said Hal earnestly.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading _Manaos_, with its modern buildings, crowded streets and electric lights, was indeed a “city lost in the jungle,” for a half mile beyond the city limits, the jungle, primeval and inviolable, lay like a vast green canvas under the sparkling sunlight.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading “No one in the city knows what is in that forest twenty miles away,” Señor Goncalves informed Hal and his uncle as they drew into the wharf.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading _Manaos_, with its modern buildings, crowded streets and electric lights, was indeed a “city lost in the jungle,” for a half mile beyond the city limits, the jungle, primeval and inviolable, lay like a vast green canvas under the sparkling sunlight.

completely unclothed

From this reading “_Manaos_ does not care to know, Señors, for she prefers to be a little New York and forget the naked savages that roam the forests.”

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading They departed from the main stream and proceeded up the black waters of the _Rio Negro_ just after sunrise.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading “_Manaos_ does not care to know, Señors, for she prefers to be a little New York and forget the naked savages that roam the forests.”

not any; not one

From this reading “No one in the city knows what is in that forest twenty miles away,” Señor Goncalves informed Hal and his uncle as they drew into the wharf.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “_Manaos_ does not care to know, Señors, for she prefers to be a little New York and forget the naked savages that roam the forests.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They departed from the main stream and proceeded up the black waters of the _Rio Negro_ just after sunrise.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “No one in the city knows what is in that forest twenty miles away,” Señor Goncalves informed Hal and his uncle as they drew into the wharf.

third-person singular of “prefer” — like better; value more highly

From this reading “_Manaos_ does not care to know, Señors, for she prefers to be a little New York and forget the naked savages that roam the forests.”

having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state

From this reading _Manaos_, with its modern buildings, crowded streets and electric lights, was indeed a “city lost in the jungle,” for a half mile beyond the city limits, the jungle, primeval and inviolable, lay like a vast green canvas under the sparkling sunlight.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading They departed from the main stream and proceeded up the black waters of the _Rio Negro_ just after sunrise.

the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction

From this reading They departed from the main stream and proceeded up the black waters of the _Rio Negro_ just after sunrise.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading “_Manaos_ does not care to know, Señors, for she prefers to be a little New York and forget the naked savages that roam the forests.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Believe me, I wouldn’t forget the naked savages if I was a _Manaosan_,” said Hal earnestly.

plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading “_Manaos_ does not care to know, Señors, for she prefers to be a little New York and forget the naked savages that roam the forests.”

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

From this reading “No one in the city knows what is in that forest twenty miles away,” Señor Goncalves informed Hal and his uncle as they drew into the wharf.

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

From this reading “_Manaos_ does not care to know, Señors, for she prefers to be a little New York and forget the naked savages that roam the forests.”

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

From this reading “_Manaos_ does not care to know, Señors, for she prefers to be a little New York and forget the naked savages that roam the forests.”

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading _Manaos_, with its modern buildings, crowded streets and electric lights, was indeed a “city lost in the jungle,” for a half mile beyond the city limits, the jungle, primeval and inviolable, lay like a vast green canvas under the sparkling sunlight.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading They departed from the main stream and proceeded up the black waters of the _Rio Negro_ just after sunrise.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading _Manaos_, with its modern buildings, crowded streets and electric lights, was indeed a “city lost in the jungle,” for a half mile beyond the city limits, the jungle, primeval and inviolable, lay like a vast green canvas under the sparkling sunlight.

the rays of the sun

From this reading _Manaos_, with its modern buildings, crowded streets and electric lights, was indeed a “city lost in the jungle,” for a half mile beyond the city limits, the jungle, primeval and inviolable, lay like a vast green canvas under the sparkling sunlight.

the first light of day

From this reading They departed from the main stream and proceeded up the black waters of the _Rio Negro_ just after sunrise.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “No one in the city knows what is in that forest twenty miles away,” Señor Goncalves informed Hal and his uncle as they drew into the wharf.

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

From this reading They departed from the main stream and proceeded up the black waters of the _Rio Negro_ just after sunrise.

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

From this reading They departed from the main stream and proceeded up the black waters of the _Rio Negro_ just after sunrise.

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

From this reading “_Manaos_ does not care to know, Señors, for she prefers to be a little New York and forget the naked savages that roam the forests.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading “No one in the city knows what is in that forest twenty miles away,” Señor Goncalves informed Hal and his uncle as they drew into the wharf.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading “No one in the city knows what is in that forest twenty miles away,” Señor Goncalves informed Hal and his uncle as they drew into the wharf.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading _Manaos_, with its modern buildings, crowded streets and electric lights, was indeed a “city lost in the jungle,” for a half mile beyond the city limits, the jungle, primeval and inviolable, lay like a vast green canvas under the sparkling sunlight.

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

From this reading They departed from the main stream and proceeded up the black waters of the _Rio Negro_ just after sunrise.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading _Manaos_, with its modern buildings, crowded streets and electric lights, was indeed a “city lost in the jungle,” for a half mile beyond the city limits, the jungle, primeval and inviolable, lay like a vast green canvas under the sparkling sunlight.

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

From this reading _Manaos_, with its modern buildings, crowded streets and electric lights, was indeed a “city lost in the jungle,” for a half mile beyond the city limits, the jungle, primeval and inviolable, lay like a vast green canvas under the sparkling sunlight.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading They departed from the main stream and proceeded up the black waters of the _Rio Negro_ just after sunrise.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading “No one in the city knows what is in that forest twenty miles away,” Señor Goncalves informed Hal and his uncle as they drew into the wharf.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “No one in the city knows what is in that forest twenty miles away,” Señor Goncalves informed Hal and his uncle as they drew into the wharf.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Manaos_, with its modern buildings, crowded streets and electric lights, was indeed a “city lost in the jungle,” for a half mile beyond the city limits, the jungle, primeval and inviolable, lay like a vast green canvas under the sparkling sunlight.

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

From this reading “Believe me, I wouldn’t forget the naked savages if I was a _Manaosan_,” said Hal earnestly.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading “_Manaos_ does not care to know, Señors, for she prefers to be a little New York and forget the naked savages that roam the forests.”