Chapter VII

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

From this reading This is produced by the layer of pure fat, of an inch and a half in thickness, which, lying immediately under the skin, envelops the whole body of the animal.

in addition

From this reading The oil is used for lamps in the mission churches; but among the Indians themselves it is also employed in the _cuisine_,—as it has not that fetid smell peculiar to the oil of whales and salt-water cetaceæ.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The oil is used for lamps in the mission churches; but among the Indians themselves it is also employed in the _cuisine_,—as it has not that fetid smell peculiar to the oil of whales and salt-water cetaceæ.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading This is produced by the layer of pure fat, of an inch and a half in thickness, which, lying immediately under the skin, envelops the whole body of the animal.

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

From this reading This is produced by the layer of pure fat, of an inch and a half in thickness, which, lying immediately under the skin, envelops the whole body of the animal.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Another valuable commodity obtained from this animal is oil, known in the missions as manati-butter (_manteca de manati_).

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Another valuable commodity obtained from this animal is oil, known in the missions as manati-butter (_manteca de manati_).

move towards

From this reading Of this it will eat an enormous quantity; and its usual time of browsing is at night,—though this habit may have arisen from its observance of the fact, that night is the safest time to approach the shore.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Of this it will eat an enormous quantity; and its usual time of browsing is at night,—though this habit may have arisen from its observance of the fact, that night is the safest time to approach the shore.

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

From this reading Another valuable commodity obtained from this animal is oil, known in the missions as manati-butter (_manteca de manati_).

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Of this it will eat an enormous quantity; and its usual time of browsing is at night,—though this habit may have arisen from its observance of the fact, that night is the safest time to approach the shore.

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

From this reading The food of the manati is grass exclusively, which it finds on the banks of the lakes and rivers it frequents.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading This is produced by the layer of pure fat, of an inch and a half in thickness, which, lying immediately under the skin, envelops the whole body of the animal.

reading superficially or at random

From this reading Of this it will eat an enormous quantity; and its usual time of browsing is at night,—though this habit may have arisen from its observance of the fact, that night is the safest time to approach the shore.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The oil is used for lamps in the mission churches; but among the Indians themselves it is also employed in the _cuisine_,—as it has not that fetid smell peculiar to the oil of whales and salt-water cetaceæ.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This is produced by the layer of pure fat, of an inch and a half in thickness, which, lying immediately under the skin, envelops the whole body of the animal.

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From this reading The oil is used for lamps in the mission churches; but among the Indians themselves it is also employed in the _cuisine_,—as it has not that fetid smell peculiar to the oil of whales and salt-water cetaceæ.

plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading The oil is used for lamps in the mission churches; but among the Indians themselves it is also employed in the _cuisine_,—as it has not that fetid smell peculiar to the oil of whales and salt-water cetaceæ.

articles of commerce

From this reading Another valuable commodity obtained from this animal is oil, known in the missions as manati-butter (_manteca de manati_).

the practice or manner of preparing food or the food so prepared

From this reading The oil is used for lamps in the mission churches; but among the Indians themselves it is also employed in the _cuisine_,—as it has not that fetid smell peculiar to the oil of whales and salt-water cetaceæ.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Another valuable commodity obtained from this animal is oil, known in the missions as manati-butter (_manteca de manati_).

take in solid food

From this reading Of this it will eat an enormous quantity; and its usual time of browsing is at night,—though this habit may have arisen from its observance of the fact, that night is the safest time to approach the shore.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading The oil is used for lamps in the mission churches; but among the Indians themselves it is also employed in the _cuisine_,—as it has not that fetid smell peculiar to the oil of whales and salt-water cetaceæ.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading Of this it will eat an enormous quantity; and its usual time of browsing is at night,—though this habit may have arisen from its observance of the fact, that night is the safest time to approach the shore.

third-person singular of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering

From this reading This is produced by the layer of pure fat, of an inch and a half in thickness, which, lying immediately under the skin, envelops the whole body of the animal.

without any others being included or involved

From this reading The food of the manati is grass exclusively, which it finds on the banks of the lakes and rivers it frequents.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Of this it will eat an enormous quantity; and its usual time of browsing is at night,—though this habit may have arisen from its observance of the fact, that night is the safest time to approach the shore.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading This is produced by the layer of pure fat, of an inch and a half in thickness, which, lying immediately under the skin, envelops the whole body of the animal.

offensively malodorous

From this reading The oil is used for lamps in the mission churches; but among the Indians themselves it is also employed in the _cuisine_,—as it has not that fetid smell peculiar to the oil of whales and salt-water cetaceæ.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading The food of the manati is grass exclusively, which it finds on the banks of the lakes and rivers it frequents.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading The food of the manati is grass exclusively, which it finds on the banks of the lakes and rivers it frequents.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The oil is used for lamps in the mission churches; but among the Indians themselves it is also employed in the _cuisine_,—as it has not that fetid smell peculiar to the oil of whales and salt-water cetaceæ.

third-person singular of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading The food of the manati is grass exclusively, which it finds on the banks of the lakes and rivers it frequents.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Another valuable commodity obtained from this animal is oil, known in the missions as manati-butter (_manteca de manati_).

shoot down, of birds

From this reading The food of the manati is grass exclusively, which it finds on the banks of the lakes and rivers it frequents.

an established custom

From this reading Of this it will eat an enormous quantity; and its usual time of browsing is at night,—though this habit may have arisen from its observance of the fact, that night is the safest time to approach the shore.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading This is produced by the layer of pure fat, of an inch and a half in thickness, which, lying immediately under the skin, envelops the whole body of the animal.

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

From this reading The oil is used for lamps in the mission churches; but among the Indians themselves it is also employed in the _cuisine_,—as it has not that fetid smell peculiar to the oil of whales and salt-water cetaceæ.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Of this it will eat an enormous quantity; and its usual time of browsing is at night,—though this habit may have arisen from its observance of the fact, that night is the safest time to approach the shore.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading This is produced by the layer of pure fat, of an inch and a half in thickness, which, lying immediately under the skin, envelops the whole body of the animal.

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

From this reading Another valuable commodity obtained from this animal is oil, known in the missions as manati-butter (_manteca de manati_).

a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading This is produced by the layer of pure fat, of an inch and a half in thickness, which, lying immediately under the skin, envelops the whole body of the animal.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading The oil is used for lamps in the mission churches; but among the Indians themselves it is also employed in the _cuisine_,—as it has not that fetid smell peculiar to the oil of whales and salt-water cetaceæ.

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

From this reading Another valuable commodity obtained from this animal is oil, known in the missions as manati-butter (_manteca de manati_).

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The oil is used for lamps in the mission churches; but among the Indians themselves it is also employed in the _cuisine_,—as it has not that fetid smell peculiar to the oil of whales and salt-water cetaceæ.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Of this it will eat an enormous quantity; and its usual time of browsing is at night,—though this habit may have arisen from its observance of the fact, that night is the safest time to approach the shore.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Another valuable commodity obtained from this animal is oil, known in the missions as manati-butter (_manteca de manati_).

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading The food of the manati is grass exclusively, which it finds on the banks of the lakes and rivers it frequents.

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading The oil is used for lamps in the mission churches; but among the Indians themselves it is also employed in the _cuisine_,—as it has not that fetid smell peculiar to the oil of whales and salt-water cetaceæ.

single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance

From this reading This is produced by the layer of pure fat, of an inch and a half in thickness, which, lying immediately under the skin, envelops the whole body of the animal.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading This is produced by the layer of pure fat, of an inch and a half in thickness, which, lying immediately under the skin, envelops the whole body of the animal.

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From this reading Another valuable commodity obtained from this animal is oil, known in the missions as manati-butter (_manteca de manati_).

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

From this reading Another valuable commodity obtained from this animal is oil, known in the missions as manati-butter (_manteca de manati_).

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

From this reading Another valuable commodity obtained from this animal is oil, known in the missions as manati-butter (_manteca de manati_).

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Of this it will eat an enormous quantity; and its usual time of browsing is at night,—though this habit may have arisen from its observance of the fact, that night is the safest time to approach the shore.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading The oil is used for lamps in the mission churches; but among the Indians themselves it is also employed in the _cuisine_,—as it has not that fetid smell peculiar to the oil of whales and salt-water cetaceæ.

plural of “mission” — an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading Another valuable commodity obtained from this animal is oil, known in the missions as manati-butter (_manteca de manati_).

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

From this reading Of this it will eat an enormous quantity; and its usual time of browsing is at night,—though this habit may have arisen from its observance of the fact, that night is the safest time to approach the shore.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The oil is used for lamps in the mission churches; but among the Indians themselves it is also employed in the _cuisine_,—as it has not that fetid smell peculiar to the oil of whales and salt-water cetaceæ.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Of this it will eat an enormous quantity; and its usual time of browsing is at night,—though this habit may have arisen from its observance of the fact, that night is the safest time to approach the shore.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Another valuable commodity obtained from this animal is oil, known in the missions as manati-butter (_manteca de manati_).

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This is produced by the layer of pure fat, of an inch and a half in thickness, which, lying immediately under the skin, envelops the whole body of the animal.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading Another valuable commodity obtained from this animal is oil, known in the missions as manati-butter (_manteca de manati_).

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The food of the manati is grass exclusively, which it finds on the banks of the lakes and rivers it frequents.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading The oil is used for lamps in the mission churches; but among the Indians themselves it is also employed in the _cuisine_,—as it has not that fetid smell peculiar to the oil of whales and salt-water cetaceæ.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading This is produced by the layer of pure fat, of an inch and a half in thickness, which, lying immediately under the skin, envelops the whole body of the animal.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading This is produced by the layer of pure fat, of an inch and a half in thickness, which, lying immediately under the skin, envelops the whole body of the animal.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading Of this it will eat an enormous quantity; and its usual time of browsing is at night,—though this habit may have arisen from its observance of the fact, that night is the safest time to approach the shore.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The food of the manati is grass exclusively, which it finds on the banks of the lakes and rivers it frequents.

superlative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Of this it will eat an enormous quantity; and its usual time of browsing is at night,—though this habit may have arisen from its observance of the fact, that night is the safest time to approach the shore.

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From this reading The oil is used for lamps in the mission churches; but among the Indians themselves it is also employed in the _cuisine_,—as it has not that fetid smell peculiar to the oil of whales and salt-water cetaceæ.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Of this it will eat an enormous quantity; and its usual time of browsing is at night,—though this habit may have arisen from its observance of the fact, that night is the safest time to approach the shore.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading This is produced by the layer of pure fat, of an inch and a half in thickness, which, lying immediately under the skin, envelops the whole body of the animal.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading The oil is used for lamps in the mission churches; but among the Indians themselves it is also employed in the _cuisine_,—as it has not that fetid smell peculiar to the oil of whales and salt-water cetaceæ.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The oil is used for lamps in the mission churches; but among the Indians themselves it is also employed in the _cuisine_,—as it has not that fetid smell peculiar to the oil of whales and salt-water cetaceæ.

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

From this reading Another valuable commodity obtained from this animal is oil, known in the missions as manati-butter (_manteca de manati_).

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The oil is used for lamps in the mission churches; but among the Indians themselves it is also employed in the _cuisine_,—as it has not that fetid smell peculiar to the oil of whales and salt-water cetaceæ.

the dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width

From this reading This is produced by the layer of pure fat, of an inch and a half in thickness, which, lying immediately under the skin, envelops the whole body of the animal.

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

From this reading Another valuable commodity obtained from this animal is oil, known in the missions as manati-butter (_manteca de manati_).

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Of this it will eat an enormous quantity; and its usual time of browsing is at night,—though this habit may have arisen from its observance of the fact, that night is the safest time to approach the shore.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Of this it will eat an enormous quantity; and its usual time of browsing is at night,—though this habit may have arisen from its observance of the fact, that night is the safest time to approach the shore.

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

From this reading The oil is used for lamps in the mission churches; but among the Indians themselves it is also employed in the _cuisine_,—as it has not that fetid smell peculiar to the oil of whales and salt-water cetaceæ.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading This is produced by the layer of pure fat, of an inch and a half in thickness, which, lying immediately under the skin, envelops the whole body of the animal.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The oil is used for lamps in the mission churches; but among the Indians themselves it is also employed in the _cuisine_,—as it has not that fetid smell peculiar to the oil of whales and salt-water cetaceæ.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Of this it will eat an enormous quantity; and its usual time of browsing is at night,—though this habit may have arisen from its observance of the fact, that night is the safest time to approach the shore.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading Another valuable commodity obtained from this animal is oil, known in the missions as manati-butter (_manteca de manati_).

plural of “whale” — a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

From this reading The oil is used for lamps in the mission churches; but among the Indians themselves it is also employed in the _cuisine_,—as it has not that fetid smell peculiar to the oil of whales and salt-water cetaceæ.

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

From this reading This is produced by the layer of pure fat, of an inch and a half in thickness, which, lying immediately under the skin, envelops the whole body of the animal.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading This is produced by the layer of pure fat, of an inch and a half in thickness, which, lying immediately under the skin, envelops the whole body of the animal.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Of this it will eat an enormous quantity; and its usual time of browsing is at night,—though this habit may have arisen from its observance of the fact, that night is the safest time to approach the shore.