Chapter XXII · Into the Jungle

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

From this reading Raynor was assigned as “chief of baggage,” and Captain Sparhawk and Mr. Jukes, with Muldoon, who spoke the Papuan dialect after a fashion, occupied the time rounding up the native bearers and finding a suitable “head man.”

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading The latter was very important to the success of the expedition, both to keep the other natives up to their work and to find trails and, if necessary, act as interpreter.

later than; following

From this reading Raynor was assigned as “chief of baggage,” and Captain Sparhawk and Mr. Jukes, with Muldoon, who spoke the Papuan dialect after a fashion, occupied the time rounding up the native bearers and finding a suitable “head man.”

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

From this reading Raynor was assigned as “chief of baggage,” and Captain Sparhawk and Mr. Jukes, with Muldoon, who spoke the Papuan dialect after a fashion, occupied the time rounding up the native bearers and finding a suitable “head man.”

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

From this reading Raynor was assigned as “chief of baggage,” and Captain Sparhawk and Mr. Jukes, with Muldoon, who spoke the Papuan dialect after a fashion, occupied the time rounding up the native bearers and finding a suitable “head man.”

create by putting components or members together

From this reading Jack had his portable wireless to assemble.

appointed to a post or duty

From this reading Raynor was assigned as “chief of baggage,” and Captain Sparhawk and Mr. Jukes, with Muldoon, who spoke the Papuan dialect after a fashion, occupied the time rounding up the native bearers and finding a suitable “head man.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Through the good offices of Jabez Hook, a “smart Yankee” who ran a “general store” at Bomobori, and was a warm friend of Captain Sparhawk’s, they finally found just the man they wanted.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading Raynor was assigned as “chief of baggage,” and Captain Sparhawk and Mr. Jukes, with Muldoon, who spoke the Papuan dialect after a fashion, occupied the time rounding up the native bearers and finding a suitable “head man.”

plural of “bearer” — someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading Raynor was assigned as “chief of baggage,” and Captain Sparhawk and Mr. Jukes, with Muldoon, who spoke the Papuan dialect after a fashion, occupied the time rounding up the native bearers and finding a suitable “head man.”

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

From this reading Through the good offices of Jabez Hook, a “smart Yankee” who ran a “general store” at Bomobori, and was a warm friend of Captain Sparhawk’s, they finally found just the man they wanted.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The latter was very important to the success of the expedition, both to keep the other natives up to their work and to find trails and, if necessary, act as interpreter.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The next day was busily spent by the boys.

in a busy manner

From this reading The next day was busily spent by the boys.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The next day was busily spent by the boys.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Raynor was assigned as “chief of baggage,” and Captain Sparhawk and Mr. Jukes, with Muldoon, who spoke the Papuan dialect after a fashion, occupied the time rounding up the native bearers and finding a suitable “head man.”

a person who is in charge

From this reading Raynor was assigned as “chief of baggage,” and Captain Sparhawk and Mr. Jukes, with Muldoon, who spoke the Papuan dialect after a fashion, occupied the time rounding up the native bearers and finding a suitable “head man.”

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The next day was busily spent by the boys.

the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people

From this reading Raynor was assigned as “chief of baggage,” and Captain Sparhawk and Mr. Jukes, with Muldoon, who spoke the Papuan dialect after a fashion, occupied the time rounding up the native bearers and finding a suitable “head man.”

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading The latter was very important to the success of the expedition, both to keep the other natives up to their work and to find trails and, if necessary, act as interpreter.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Raynor was assigned as “chief of baggage,” and Captain Sparhawk and Mr. Jukes, with Muldoon, who spoke the Papuan dialect after a fashion, occupied the time rounding up the native bearers and finding a suitable “head man.”

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Through the good offices of Jabez Hook, a “smart Yankee” who ran a “general store” at Bomobori, and was a warm friend of Captain Sparhawk’s, they finally found just the man they wanted.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The latter was very important to the success of the expedition, both to keep the other natives up to their work and to find trails and, if necessary, act as interpreter.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Raynor was assigned as “chief of baggage,” and Captain Sparhawk and Mr. Jukes, with Muldoon, who spoke the Papuan dialect after a fashion, occupied the time rounding up the native bearers and finding a suitable “head man.”

set up or found

From this reading Through the good offices of Jabez Hook, a “smart Yankee” who ran a “general store” at Bomobori, and was a warm friend of Captain Sparhawk’s, they finally found just the man they wanted.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Through the good offices of Jabez Hook, a “smart Yankee” who ran a “general store” at Bomobori, and was a warm friend of Captain Sparhawk’s, they finally found just the man they wanted.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Through the good offices of Jabez Hook, a “smart Yankee” who ran a “general store” at Bomobori, and was a warm friend of Captain Sparhawk’s, they finally found just the man they wanted.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Through the good offices of Jabez Hook, a “smart Yankee” who ran a “general store” at Bomobori, and was a warm friend of Captain Sparhawk’s, they finally found just the man they wanted.

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

From this reading Jack had his portable wireless to assemble.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Raynor was assigned as “chief of baggage,” and Captain Sparhawk and Mr. Jukes, with Muldoon, who spoke the Papuan dialect after a fashion, occupied the time rounding up the native bearers and finding a suitable “head man.”

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

From this reading Jack had his portable wireless to assemble.

fasten with a hook

From this reading Through the good offices of Jabez Hook, a “smart Yankee” who ran a “general store” at Bomobori, and was a warm friend of Captain Sparhawk’s, they finally found just the man they wanted.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The latter was very important to the success of the expedition, both to keep the other natives up to their work and to find trails and, if necessary, act as interpreter.

of great significance or value

From this reading The latter was very important to the success of the expedition, both to keep the other natives up to their work and to find trails and, if necessary, act as interpreter.

someone who mediates between speakers of different languages

From this reading The latter was very important to the success of the expedition, both to keep the other natives up to their work and to find trails and, if necessary, act as interpreter.

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

From this reading Through the good offices of Jabez Hook, a “smart Yankee” who ran a “general store” at Bomobori, and was a warm friend of Captain Sparhawk’s, they finally found just the man they wanted.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Jack had his portable wireless to assemble.

plural of “juke” — a small roadside establishment in the southeastern United States where you can eat and drink and dance to music provided by a jukebox

From this reading Raynor was assigned as “chief of baggage,” and Captain Sparhawk and Mr. Jukes, with Muldoon, who spoke the Papuan dialect after a fashion, occupied the time rounding up the native bearers and finding a suitable “head man.”

and nothing more

From this reading Through the good offices of Jabez Hook, a “smart Yankee” who ran a “general store” at Bomobori, and was a warm friend of Captain Sparhawk’s, they finally found just the man they wanted.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The latter was very important to the success of the expedition, both to keep the other natives up to their work and to find trails and, if necessary, act as interpreter.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The latter was very important to the success of the expedition, both to keep the other natives up to their work and to find trails and, if necessary, act as interpreter.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Raynor was assigned as “chief of baggage,” and Captain Sparhawk and Mr. Jukes, with Muldoon, who spoke the Papuan dialect after a fashion, occupied the time rounding up the native bearers and finding a suitable “head man.”

a form of address for a man

From this reading Raynor was assigned as “chief of baggage,” and Captain Sparhawk and Mr. Jukes, with Muldoon, who spoke the Papuan dialect after a fashion, occupied the time rounding up the native bearers and finding a suitable “head man.”

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

From this reading Raynor was assigned as “chief of baggage,” and Captain Sparhawk and Mr. Jukes, with Muldoon, who spoke the Papuan dialect after a fashion, occupied the time rounding up the native bearers and finding a suitable “head man.”

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Raynor was assigned as “chief of baggage,” and Captain Sparhawk and Mr. Jukes, with Muldoon, who spoke the Papuan dialect after a fashion, occupied the time rounding up the native bearers and finding a suitable “head man.”

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading The latter was very important to the success of the expedition, both to keep the other natives up to their work and to find trails and, if necessary, act as interpreter.

absolutely essential

From this reading The latter was very important to the success of the expedition, both to keep the other natives up to their work and to find trails and, if necessary, act as interpreter.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next day was busily spent by the boys.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Raynor was assigned as “chief of baggage,” and Captain Sparhawk and Mr. Jukes, with Muldoon, who spoke the Papuan dialect after a fashion, occupied the time rounding up the native bearers and finding a suitable “head man.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Raynor was assigned as “chief of baggage,” and Captain Sparhawk and Mr. Jukes, with Muldoon, who spoke the Papuan dialect after a fashion, occupied the time rounding up the native bearers and finding a suitable “head man.”

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Through the good offices of Jabez Hook, a “smart Yankee” who ran a “general store” at Bomobori, and was a warm friend of Captain Sparhawk’s, they finally found just the man they wanted.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The latter was very important to the success of the expedition, both to keep the other natives up to their work and to find trails and, if necessary, act as interpreter.

a native or inhabitant of Papua New Guinea or New Guinea

From this reading Raynor was assigned as “chief of baggage,” and Captain Sparhawk and Mr. Jukes, with Muldoon, who spoke the Papuan dialect after a fashion, occupied the time rounding up the native bearers and finding a suitable “head man.”

easily or conveniently transported

From this reading Jack had his portable wireless to assemble.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Through the good offices of Jabez Hook, a “smart Yankee” who ran a “general store” at Bomobori, and was a warm friend of Captain Sparhawk’s, they finally found just the man they wanted.

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

From this reading Raynor was assigned as “chief of baggage,” and Captain Sparhawk and Mr. Jukes, with Muldoon, who spoke the Papuan dialect after a fashion, occupied the time rounding up the native bearers and finding a suitable “head man.”

(mathematics) a miscalculation that results from rounding off numbers to a convenient number of decimals

From this reading Raynor was assigned as “chief of baggage,” and Captain Sparhawk and Mr. Jukes, with Muldoon, who spoke the Papuan dialect after a fashion, occupied the time rounding up the native bearers and finding a suitable “head man.”

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading Through the good offices of Jabez Hook, a “smart Yankee” who ran a “general store” at Bomobori, and was a warm friend of Captain Sparhawk’s, they finally found just the man they wanted.

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

From this reading Raynor was assigned as “chief of baggage,” and Captain Sparhawk and Mr. Jukes, with Muldoon, who spoke the Papuan dialect after a fashion, occupied the time rounding up the native bearers and finding a suitable “head man.”

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

From this reading Through the good offices of Jabez Hook, a “smart Yankee” who ran a “general store” at Bomobori, and was a warm friend of Captain Sparhawk’s, they finally found just the man they wanted.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading The next day was busily spent by the boys.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Raynor was assigned as “chief of baggage,” and Captain Sparhawk and Mr. Jukes, with Muldoon, who spoke the Papuan dialect after a fashion, occupied the time rounding up the native bearers and finding a suitable “head man.”

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Through the good offices of Jabez Hook, a “smart Yankee” who ran a “general store” at Bomobori, and was a warm friend of Captain Sparhawk’s, they finally found just the man they wanted.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading The latter was very important to the success of the expedition, both to keep the other natives up to their work and to find trails and, if necessary, act as interpreter.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading Raynor was assigned as “chief of baggage,” and Captain Sparhawk and Mr. Jukes, with Muldoon, who spoke the Papuan dialect after a fashion, occupied the time rounding up the native bearers and finding a suitable “head man.”

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

From this reading The next day was busily spent by the boys.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The latter was very important to the success of the expedition, both to keep the other natives up to their work and to find trails and, if necessary, act as interpreter.

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

From this reading Through the good offices of Jabez Hook, a “smart Yankee” who ran a “general store” at Bomobori, and was a warm friend of Captain Sparhawk’s, they finally found just the man they wanted.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through the good offices of Jabez Hook, a “smart Yankee” who ran a “general store” at Bomobori, and was a warm friend of Captain Sparhawk’s, they finally found just the man they wanted.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Raynor was assigned as “chief of baggage,” and Captain Sparhawk and Mr. Jukes, with Muldoon, who spoke the Papuan dialect after a fashion, occupied the time rounding up the native bearers and finding a suitable “head man.”

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

From this reading Jack had his portable wireless to assemble.

plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading The latter was very important to the success of the expedition, both to keep the other natives up to their work and to find trails and, if necessary, act as interpreter.

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

From this reading Raynor was assigned as “chief of baggage,” and Captain Sparhawk and Mr. Jukes, with Muldoon, who spoke the Papuan dialect after a fashion, occupied the time rounding up the native bearers and finding a suitable “head man.”

precisely as stated

From this reading The latter was very important to the success of the expedition, both to keep the other natives up to their work and to find trails and, if necessary, act as interpreter.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Through the good offices of Jabez Hook, a “smart Yankee” who ran a “general store” at Bomobori, and was a warm friend of Captain Sparhawk’s, they finally found just the man they wanted.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Through the good offices of Jabez Hook, a “smart Yankee” who ran a “general store” at Bomobori, and was a warm friend of Captain Sparhawk’s, they finally found just the man they wanted.

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

From this reading The next day was busily spent by the boys.

which person or people

From this reading Raynor was assigned as “chief of baggage,” and Captain Sparhawk and Mr. Jukes, with Muldoon, who spoke the Papuan dialect after a fashion, occupied the time rounding up the native bearers and finding a suitable “head man.”

medium for communication

From this reading Jack had his portable wireless to assemble.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Raynor was assigned as “chief of baggage,” and Captain Sparhawk and Mr. Jukes, with Muldoon, who spoke the Papuan dialect after a fashion, occupied the time rounding up the native bearers and finding a suitable “head man.”

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The latter was very important to the success of the expedition, both to keep the other natives up to their work and to find trails and, if necessary, act as interpreter.

an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading Through the good offices of Jabez Hook, a “smart Yankee” who ran a “general store” at Bomobori, and was a warm friend of Captain Sparhawk’s, they finally found just the man they wanted.