used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL A small launch had been provided for the use of Blake and Joe in going into the jungle, the first part of their trip being along the Chagres River.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly they had transferred what baggage they needed to the launch, and with their moving picture cameras, with shelter tents, food, supplies and some West Indian negroes as helpers, they were prepared to enjoy life as much as possible in the jungle of the Isthmus.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "No, you get so you'll do almost anything to get a good film," agreed Blake.
Alcando
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From this reading "You boys don't seem to mind what you do to get pictures," commented Mr. Alcando, as they sat in the launch, going up the stream, the existence of which made possible Gatun Lake.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "No, you get so you'll do almost anything to get a good film," agreed Blake.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL A small launch had been provided for the use of Blake and Joe in going into the jungle, the first part of their trip being along the Chagres River.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL A small launch had been provided for the use of Blake and Joe in going into the jungle, the first part of their trip being along the Chagres River.
any thing at all
From this reading "No, you get so you'll do almost anything to get a good film," agreed Blake.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Accordingly they had transferred what baggage they needed to the launch, and with their moving picture cameras, with shelter tents, food, supplies and some West Indian negroes as helpers, they were prepared to enjoy life as much as possible in the jungle of the Isthmus.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Accordingly they had transferred what baggage they needed to the launch, and with their moving picture cameras, with shelter tents, food, supplies and some West Indian negroes as helpers, they were prepared to enjoy life as much as possible in the jungle of the Isthmus.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL A small launch had been provided for the use of Blake and Joe in going into the jungle, the first part of their trip being along the Chagres River.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL A small launch had been provided for the use of Blake and Joe in going into the jungle, the first part of their trip being along the Chagres River.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL A small launch had been provided for the use of Blake and Joe in going into the jungle, the first part of their trip being along the Chagres River.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "You boys don't seem to mind what you do to get pictures," commented Mr. Alcando, as they sat in the launch, going up the stream, the existence of which made possible Gatun Lake.
camerasnounUS /ˈkæmərəz/
plural of “camera” — equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading Accordingly they had transferred what baggage they needed to the launch, and with their moving picture cameras, with shelter tents, food, supplies and some West Indian negroes as helpers, they were prepared to enjoy life as much as possible in the jungle of the Isthmus.
Chagres
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From this reading IN DIRE PERIL A small launch had been provided for the use of Blake and Joe in going into the jungle, the first part of their trip being along the Chagres River.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The tug on which they had come thus far was not suitable.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading "You boys don't seem to mind what you do to get pictures," commented Mr. Alcando, as they sat in the launch, going up the stream, the existence of which made possible Gatun Lake.
DIREadjectiveUS /daɪr/
fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL A small launch had been provided for the use of Blake and Joe in going into the jungle, the first part of their trip being along the Chagres River.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "You boys don't seem to mind what you do to get pictures," commented Mr. Alcando, as they sat in the launch, going up the stream, the existence of which made possible Gatun Lake.
don't
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From this reading "You boys don't seem to mind what you do to get pictures," commented Mr. Alcando, as they sat in the launch, going up the stream, the existence of which made possible Gatun Lake.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Accordingly they had transferred what baggage they needed to the launch, and with their moving picture cameras, with shelter tents, food, supplies and some West Indian negroes as helpers, they were prepared to enjoy life as much as possible in the jungle of the Isthmus.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading "You boys don't seem to mind what you do to get pictures," commented Mr. Alcando, as they sat in the launch, going up the stream, the existence of which made possible Gatun Lake.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The tug on which they had come thus far was not suitable.
filmnounUS /fɪlm/
a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
From this reading "No, you get so you'll do almost anything to get a good film," agreed Blake.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL A small launch had been provided for the use of Blake and Joe in going into the jungle, the first part of their trip being along the Chagres River.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Accordingly they had transferred what baggage they needed to the launch, and with their moving picture cameras, with shelter tents, food, supplies and some West Indian negroes as helpers, they were prepared to enjoy life as much as possible in the jungle of the Isthmus.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL A small launch had been provided for the use of Blake and Joe in going into the jungle, the first part of their trip being along the Chagres River.
Gatun
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You boys don't seem to mind what you do to get pictures," commented Mr. Alcando, as they sat in the launch, going up the stream, the existence of which made possible Gatun Lake.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "You boys don't seem to mind what you do to get pictures," commented Mr. Alcando, as they sat in the launch, going up the stream, the existence of which made possible Gatun Lake.
the act of departing
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL A small launch had been provided for the use of Blake and Joe in going into the jungle, the first part of their trip being along the Chagres River.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "No, you get so you'll do almost anything to get a good film," agreed Blake.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL A small launch had been provided for the use of Blake and Joe in going into the jungle, the first part of their trip being along the Chagres River.
helpersnounUS /ˈhelpərz/
plural of “helper” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Accordingly they had transferred what baggage they needed to the launch, and with their moving picture cameras, with shelter tents, food, supplies and some West Indian negroes as helpers, they were prepared to enjoy life as much as possible in the jungle of the Isthmus.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL A small launch had been provided for the use of Blake and Joe in going into the jungle, the first part of their trip being along the Chagres River.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Accordingly they had transferred what baggage they needed to the launch, and with their moving picture cameras, with shelter tents, food, supplies and some West Indian negroes as helpers, they were prepared to enjoy life as much as possible in the jungle of the Isthmus.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL A small launch had been provided for the use of Blake and Joe in going into the jungle, the first part of their trip being along the Chagres River.
IsthmusnounUS /ˈɪsməs/
a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas
From this reading Accordingly they had transferred what baggage they needed to the launch, and with their moving picture cameras, with shelter tents, food, supplies and some West Indian negroes as helpers, they were prepared to enjoy life as much as possible in the jungle of the Isthmus.
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL A small launch had been provided for the use of Blake and Joe in going into the jungle, the first part of their trip being along the Chagres River.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL A small launch had been provided for the use of Blake and Joe in going into the jungle, the first part of their trip being along the Chagres River.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading "You boys don't seem to mind what you do to get pictures," commented Mr. Alcando, as they sat in the launch, going up the stream, the existence of which made possible Gatun Lake.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL A small launch had been provided for the use of Blake and Joe in going into the jungle, the first part of their trip being along the Chagres River.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Accordingly they had transferred what baggage they needed to the launch, and with their moving picture cameras, with shelter tents, food, supplies and some West Indian negroes as helpers, they were prepared to enjoy life as much as possible in the jungle of the Isthmus.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "You boys don't seem to mind what you do to get pictures," commented Mr. Alcando, as they sat in the launch, going up the stream, the existence of which made possible Gatun Lake.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "You boys don't seem to mind what you do to get pictures," commented Mr. Alcando, as they sat in the launch, going up the stream, the existence of which made possible Gatun Lake.
in motion
From this reading Accordingly they had transferred what baggage they needed to the launch, and with their moving picture cameras, with shelter tents, food, supplies and some West Indian negroes as helpers, they were prepared to enjoy life as much as possible in the jungle of the Isthmus.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "You boys don't seem to mind what you do to get pictures," commented Mr. Alcando, as they sat in the launch, going up the stream, the existence of which made possible Gatun Lake.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Accordingly they had transferred what baggage they needed to the launch, and with their moving picture cameras, with shelter tents, food, supplies and some West Indian negroes as helpers, they were prepared to enjoy life as much as possible in the jungle of the Isthmus.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Accordingly they had transferred what baggage they needed to the launch, and with their moving picture cameras, with shelter tents, food, supplies and some West Indian negroes as helpers, they were prepared to enjoy life as much as possible in the jungle of the Isthmus.
negroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading Accordingly they had transferred what baggage they needed to the launch, and with their moving picture cameras, with shelter tents, food, supplies and some West Indian negroes as helpers, they were prepared to enjoy life as much as possible in the jungle of the Isthmus.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, you get so you'll do almost anything to get a good film," agreed Blake.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The tug on which they had come thus far was not suitable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL A small launch had been provided for the use of Blake and Joe in going into the jungle, the first part of their trip being along the Chagres River.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The tug on which they had come thus far was not suitable.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL A small launch had been provided for the use of Blake and Joe in going into the jungle, the first part of their trip being along the Chagres River.
PERILnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL A small launch had been provided for the use of Blake and Joe in going into the jungle, the first part of their trip being along the Chagres River.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Accordingly they had transferred what baggage they needed to the launch, and with their moving picture cameras, with shelter tents, food, supplies and some West Indian negroes as helpers, they were prepared to enjoy life as much as possible in the jungle of the Isthmus.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading "You boys don't seem to mind what you do to get pictures," commented Mr. Alcando, as they sat in the launch, going up the stream, the existence of which made possible Gatun Lake.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Accordingly they had transferred what baggage they needed to the launch, and with their moving picture cameras, with shelter tents, food, supplies and some West Indian negroes as helpers, they were prepared to enjoy life as much as possible in the jungle of the Isthmus.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Accordingly they had transferred what baggage they needed to the launch, and with their moving picture cameras, with shelter tents, food, supplies and some West Indian negroes as helpers, they were prepared to enjoy life as much as possible in the jungle of the Isthmus.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL A small launch had been provided for the use of Blake and Joe in going into the jungle, the first part of their trip being along the Chagres River.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL A small launch had been provided for the use of Blake and Joe in going into the jungle, the first part of their trip being along the Chagres River.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "You boys don't seem to mind what you do to get pictures," commented Mr. Alcando, as they sat in the launch, going up the stream, the existence of which made possible Gatun Lake.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "You boys don't seem to mind what you do to get pictures," commented Mr. Alcando, as they sat in the launch, going up the stream, the existence of which made possible Gatun Lake.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Accordingly they had transferred what baggage they needed to the launch, and with their moving picture cameras, with shelter tents, food, supplies and some West Indian negroes as helpers, they were prepared to enjoy life as much as possible in the jungle of the Isthmus.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL A small launch had been provided for the use of Blake and Joe in going into the jungle, the first part of their trip being along the Chagres River.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "No, you get so you'll do almost anything to get a good film," agreed Blake.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Accordingly they had transferred what baggage they needed to the launch, and with their moving picture cameras, with shelter tents, food, supplies and some West Indian negroes as helpers, they were prepared to enjoy life as much as possible in the jungle of the Isthmus.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading "You boys don't seem to mind what you do to get pictures," commented Mr. Alcando, as they sat in the launch, going up the stream, the existence of which made possible Gatun Lake.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The tug on which they had come thus far was not suitable.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading Accordingly they had transferred what baggage they needed to the launch, and with their moving picture cameras, with shelter tents, food, supplies and some West Indian negroes as helpers, they were prepared to enjoy life as much as possible in the jungle of the Isthmus.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Accordingly they had transferred what baggage they needed to the launch, and with their moving picture cameras, with shelter tents, food, supplies and some West Indian negroes as helpers, they were prepared to enjoy life as much as possible in the jungle of the Isthmus.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL A small launch had been provided for the use of Blake and Joe in going into the jungle, the first part of their trip being along the Chagres River.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL A small launch had been provided for the use of Blake and Joe in going into the jungle, the first part of their trip being along the Chagres River.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The tug on which they had come thus far was not suitable.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The tug on which they had come thus far was not suitable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Accordingly they had transferred what baggage they needed to the launch, and with their moving picture cameras, with shelter tents, food, supplies and some West Indian negroes as helpers, they were prepared to enjoy life as much as possible in the jungle of the Isthmus.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading Accordingly they had transferred what baggage they needed to the launch, and with their moving picture cameras, with shelter tents, food, supplies and some West Indian negroes as helpers, they were prepared to enjoy life as much as possible in the jungle of the Isthmus.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL A small launch had been provided for the use of Blake and Joe in going into the jungle, the first part of their trip being along the Chagres River.
tugverbUS /tʌɡ/
pull hard
From this reading The tug on which they had come thus far was not suitable.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "You boys don't seem to mind what you do to get pictures," commented Mr. Alcando, as they sat in the launch, going up the stream, the existence of which made possible Gatun Lake.
the act of using
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL A small launch had been provided for the use of Blake and Joe in going into the jungle, the first part of their trip being along the Chagres River.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tug on which they had come thus far was not suitable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Accordingly they had transferred what baggage they needed to the launch, and with their moving picture cameras, with shelter tents, food, supplies and some West Indian negroes as helpers, they were prepared to enjoy life as much as possible in the jungle of the Isthmus.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Accordingly they had transferred what baggage they needed to the launch, and with their moving picture cameras, with shelter tents, food, supplies and some West Indian negroes as helpers, they were prepared to enjoy life as much as possible in the jungle of the Isthmus.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Accordingly they had transferred what baggage they needed to the launch, and with their moving picture cameras, with shelter tents, food, supplies and some West Indian negroes as helpers, they were prepared to enjoy life as much as possible in the jungle of the Isthmus.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The tug on which they had come thus far was not suitable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Accordingly they had transferred what baggage they needed to the launch, and with their moving picture cameras, with shelter tents, food, supplies and some West Indian negroes as helpers, they were prepared to enjoy life as much as possible in the jungle of the Isthmus.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You boys don't seem to mind what you do to get pictures," commented Mr. Alcando, as they sat in the launch, going up the stream, the existence of which made possible Gatun Lake.
you'll
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From this reading "No, you get so you'll do almost anything to get a good film," agreed Blake.
