Chapter XXV · A Jungle Hotel

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

From this reading The hostelry was divided into half a dozen rooms walled with bamboo, and all on the ground floor.

past form of “abound” — be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities

From this reading Rough mats of cocoanut cloth alone interposed between the sleepers and the ground, and cockroaches and singing lizards abounded.

later than; following

From this reading But by this time the lads had become pretty well used to the night noises of the jungle, which are far more tumultuous after dark than in the day-time, and as for the hard beds, they were too tired to mind much where they slept.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The hostelry was divided into half a dozen rooms walled with bamboo, and all on the ground floor.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Rough mats of cocoanut cloth alone interposed between the sleepers and the ground, and cockroaches and singing lizards abounded.

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

From this reading The hostelry was divided into half a dozen rooms walled with bamboo, and all on the ground floor.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But by this time the lads had become pretty well used to the night noises of the jungle, which are far more tumultuous after dark than in the day-time, and as for the hard beds, they were too tired to mind much where they slept.

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

From this reading But by this time the lads had become pretty well used to the night noises of the jungle, which are far more tumultuous after dark than in the day-time, and as for the hard beds, they were too tired to mind much where they slept.

aroused or activated

From this reading Jack had not slept long when he was awakened by someone calling to him.

the hard woody stems of bamboo plants; used in construction and crafts and fishing poles

From this reading The hostelry was divided into half a dozen rooms walled with bamboo, and all on the ground floor.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading But by this time the lads had become pretty well used to the night noises of the jungle, which are far more tumultuous after dark than in the day-time, and as for the hard beds, they were too tired to mind much where they slept.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading But by this time the lads had become pretty well used to the night noises of the jungle, which are far more tumultuous after dark than in the day-time, and as for the hard beds, they were too tired to mind much where they slept.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Rough mats of cocoanut cloth alone interposed between the sleepers and the ground, and cockroaches and singing lizards abounded.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But by this time the lads had become pretty well used to the night noises of the jungle, which are far more tumultuous after dark than in the day-time, and as for the hard beds, they were too tired to mind much where they slept.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But by this time the lads had become pretty well used to the night noises of the jungle, which are far more tumultuous after dark than in the day-time, and as for the hard beds, they were too tired to mind much where they slept.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Jack had not slept long when he was awakened by someone calling to him.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading Rough mats of cocoanut cloth alone interposed between the sleepers and the ground, and cockroaches and singing lizards abounded.

plural of “cockroach” — any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects; some are domestic pests

From this reading Rough mats of cocoanut cloth alone interposed between the sleepers and the ground, and cockroaches and singing lizards abounded.

large hard-shelled oval nut with a fibrous husk containing thick white meat surrounding a central cavity filled (when fresh) with fluid or milk

From this reading Rough mats of cocoanut cloth alone interposed between the sleepers and the ground, and cockroaches and singing lizards abounded.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading But by this time the lads had become pretty well used to the night noises of the jungle, which are far more tumultuous after dark than in the day-time, and as for the hard beds, they were too tired to mind much where they slept.

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From this reading But by this time the lads had become pretty well used to the night noises of the jungle, which are far more tumultuous after dark than in the day-time, and as for the hard beds, they were too tired to mind much where they slept.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading The hostelry was divided into half a dozen rooms walled with bamboo, and all on the ground floor.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading The hostelry was divided into half a dozen rooms walled with bamboo, and all on the ground floor.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading But by this time the lads had become pretty well used to the night noises of the jungle, which are far more tumultuous after dark than in the day-time, and as for the hard beds, they were too tired to mind much where they slept.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The hostelry was divided into half a dozen rooms walled with bamboo, and all on the ground floor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But by this time the lads had become pretty well used to the night noises of the jungle, which are far more tumultuous after dark than in the day-time, and as for the hard beds, they were too tired to mind much where they slept.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The hostelry was divided into half a dozen rooms walled with bamboo, and all on the ground floor.

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

From this reading But by this time the lads had become pretty well used to the night noises of the jungle, which are far more tumultuous after dark than in the day-time, and as for the hard beds, they were too tired to mind much where they slept.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The hostelry was divided into half a dozen rooms walled with bamboo, and all on the ground floor.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading But by this time the lads had become pretty well used to the night noises of the jungle, which are far more tumultuous after dark than in the day-time, and as for the hard beds, they were too tired to mind much where they slept.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Jack had not slept long when he was awakened by someone calling to him.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Jack had not slept long when he was awakened by someone calling to him.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading The hostelry was divided into half a dozen rooms walled with bamboo, and all on the ground floor.

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

From this reading But by this time the lads had become pretty well used to the night noises of the jungle, which are far more tumultuous after dark than in the day-time, and as for the hard beds, they were too tired to mind much where they slept.

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From this reading Rough mats of cocoanut cloth alone interposed between the sleepers and the ground, and cockroaches and singing lizards abounded.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The hostelry was divided into half a dozen rooms walled with bamboo, and all on the ground floor.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Muldoon.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Jack had not slept long when he was awakened by someone calling to him.

a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading But by this time the lads had become pretty well used to the night noises of the jungle, which are far more tumultuous after dark than in the day-time, and as for the hard beds, they were too tired to mind much where they slept.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading But by this time the lads had become pretty well used to the night noises of the jungle, which are far more tumultuous after dark than in the day-time, and as for the hard beds, they were too tired to mind much where they slept.

plural of “lizard” — relatively long-bodied reptile with usually two pairs of legs and a tapering tail

From this reading Rough mats of cocoanut cloth alone interposed between the sleepers and the ground, and cockroaches and singing lizards abounded.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Jack had not slept long when he was awakened by someone calling to him.

plural of “mat” — a thick flat pad used as a floor covering

From this reading Rough mats of cocoanut cloth alone interposed between the sleepers and the ground, and cockroaches and singing lizards abounded.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading But by this time the lads had become pretty well used to the night noises of the jungle, which are far more tumultuous after dark than in the day-time, and as for the hard beds, they were too tired to mind much where they slept.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But by this time the lads had become pretty well used to the night noises of the jungle, which are far more tumultuous after dark than in the day-time, and as for the hard beds, they were too tired to mind much where they slept.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But by this time the lads had become pretty well used to the night noises of the jungle, which are far more tumultuous after dark than in the day-time, and as for the hard beds, they were too tired to mind much where they slept.

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From this reading It was Muldoon.

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

From this reading But by this time the lads had become pretty well used to the night noises of the jungle, which are far more tumultuous after dark than in the day-time, and as for the hard beds, they were too tired to mind much where they slept.

plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading But by this time the lads had become pretty well used to the night noises of the jungle, which are far more tumultuous after dark than in the day-time, and as for the hard beds, they were too tired to mind much where they slept.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Jack had not slept long when he was awakened by someone calling to him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Rough mats of cocoanut cloth alone interposed between the sleepers and the ground, and cockroaches and singing lizards abounded.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The hostelry was divided into half a dozen rooms walled with bamboo, and all on the ground floor.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading But by this time the lads had become pretty well used to the night noises of the jungle, which are far more tumultuous after dark than in the day-time, and as for the hard beds, they were too tired to mind much where they slept.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading The hostelry was divided into half a dozen rooms walled with bamboo, and all on the ground floor.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading Rough mats of cocoanut cloth alone interposed between the sleepers and the ground, and cockroaches and singing lizards abounded.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading Rough mats of cocoanut cloth alone interposed between the sleepers and the ground, and cockroaches and singing lizards abounded.

plural of “sleeper” — a rester who is sleeping

From this reading Rough mats of cocoanut cloth alone interposed between the sleepers and the ground, and cockroaches and singing lizards abounded.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading But by this time the lads had become pretty well used to the night noises of the jungle, which are far more tumultuous after dark than in the day-time, and as for the hard beds, they were too tired to mind much where they slept.

a person, without saying who

From this reading Jack had not slept long when he was awakened by someone calling to him.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But by this time the lads had become pretty well used to the night noises of the jungle, which are far more tumultuous after dark than in the day-time, and as for the hard beds, they were too tired to mind much where they slept.

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

From this reading The hostelry was divided into half a dozen rooms walled with bamboo, and all on the ground floor.

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

From this reading But by this time the lads had become pretty well used to the night noises of the jungle, which are far more tumultuous after dark than in the day-time, and as for the hard beds, they were too tired to mind much where they slept.

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

From this reading But by this time the lads had become pretty well used to the night noises of the jungle, which are far more tumultuous after dark than in the day-time, and as for the hard beds, they were too tired to mind much where they slept.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But by this time the lads had become pretty well used to the night noises of the jungle, which are far more tumultuous after dark than in the day-time, and as for the hard beds, they were too tired to mind much where they slept.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading But by this time the lads had become pretty well used to the night noises of the jungle, which are far more tumultuous after dark than in the day-time, and as for the hard beds, they were too tired to mind much where they slept.

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

From this reading But by this time the lads had become pretty well used to the night noises of the jungle, which are far more tumultuous after dark than in the day-time, and as for the hard beds, they were too tired to mind much where they slept.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But by this time the lads had become pretty well used to the night noises of the jungle, which are far more tumultuous after dark than in the day-time, and as for the hard beds, they were too tired to mind much where they slept.

characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

From this reading But by this time the lads had become pretty well used to the night noises of the jungle, which are far more tumultuous after dark than in the day-time, and as for the hard beds, they were too tired to mind much where they slept.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading But by this time the lads had become pretty well used to the night noises of the jungle, which are far more tumultuous after dark than in the day-time, and as for the hard beds, they were too tired to mind much where they slept.

past form of “wall” — surround with a wall in order to fortify

From this reading The hostelry was divided into half a dozen rooms walled with bamboo, and all on the ground floor.

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

From this reading The hostelry was divided into half a dozen rooms walled with bamboo, and all on the ground floor.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading But by this time the lads had become pretty well used to the night noises of the jungle, which are far more tumultuous after dark than in the day-time, and as for the hard beds, they were too tired to mind much where they slept.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But by this time the lads had become pretty well used to the night noises of the jungle, which are far more tumultuous after dark than in the day-time, and as for the hard beds, they were too tired to mind much where they slept.

at the time that

From this reading Jack had not slept long when he was awakened by someone calling to him.

in or at the place that

From this reading But by this time the lads had become pretty well used to the night noises of the jungle, which are far more tumultuous after dark than in the day-time, and as for the hard beds, they were too tired to mind much where they slept.

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

From this reading But by this time the lads had become pretty well used to the night noises of the jungle, which are far more tumultuous after dark than in the day-time, and as for the hard beds, they were too tired to mind much where they slept.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The hostelry was divided into half a dozen rooms walled with bamboo, and all on the ground floor.