Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Outposts were established on every route by which the attacking force would be likely to approach the twin _malocas_, the watchmen being given the strictest commands not to fight, nor even to allow themselves to be seen, but to run at top speed with the warning.

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

From this reading Poison detachments went forth to collect the ingredients for making deadly the water and the weapons.

move towards

From this reading Outposts were established on every route by which the attacking force would be likely to approach the twin _malocas_, the watchmen being given the strictest commands not to fight, nor even to allow themselves to be seen, but to run at top speed with the warning.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Outposts were established on every route by which the attacking force would be likely to approach the twin _malocas_, the watchmen being given the strictest commands not to fight, nor even to allow themselves to be seen, but to run at top speed with the warning.

disposed to attack

From this reading Outposts were established on every route by which the attacking force would be likely to approach the twin _malocas_, the watchmen being given the strictest commands not to fight, nor even to allow themselves to be seen, but to run at top speed with the warning.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TRIBES The next four days, though they were days of waiting, were busy enough to satisfy the most impatient Mayoruna warrior.

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

From this reading Outposts were established on every route by which the attacking force would be likely to approach the twin _malocas_, the watchmen being given the strictest commands not to fight, nor even to allow themselves to be seen, but to run at top speed with the warning.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Outposts were established on every route by which the attacking force would be likely to approach the twin _malocas_, the watchmen being given the strictest commands not to fight, nor even to allow themselves to be seen, but to run at top speed with the warning.

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

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

prepare by brewing

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TRIBES The next four days, though they were days of waiting, were busy enough to satisfy the most impatient Mayoruna warrior.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Outposts were established on every route by which the attacking force would be likely to approach the twin _malocas_, the watchmen being given the strictest commands not to fight, nor even to allow themselves to be seen, but to run at top speed with the warning.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Outposts were established on every route by which the attacking force would be likely to approach the twin _malocas_, the watchmen being given the strictest commands not to fight, nor even to allow themselves to be seen, but to run at top speed with the warning.

get or gather together

From this reading Poison detachments went forth to collect the ingredients for making deadly the water and the weapons.

plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Outposts were established on every route by which the attacking force would be likely to approach the twin _malocas_, the watchmen being given the strictest commands not to fight, nor even to allow themselves to be seen, but to run at top speed with the warning.

plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TRIBES The next four days, though they were days of waiting, were busy enough to satisfy the most impatient Mayoruna warrior.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading Poison detachments went forth to collect the ingredients for making deadly the water and the weapons.

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From this reading Poison detachments went forth to collect the ingredients for making deadly the water and the weapons.

developed or executed with care and in minute detail

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading New traps were set at points where a man or two might be picked off, though it was realized that these would have little effect on the final result.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TRIBES The next four days, though they were days of waiting, were busy enough to satisfy the most impatient Mayoruna warrior.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading Outposts were established on every route by which the attacking force would be likely to approach the twin _malocas_, the watchmen being given the strictest commands not to fight, nor even to allow themselves to be seen, but to run at top speed with the warning.

divisible by two

From this reading Outposts were established on every route by which the attacking force would be likely to approach the twin _malocas_, the watchmen being given the strictest commands not to fight, nor even to allow themselves to be seen, but to run at top speed with the warning.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Outposts were established on every route by which the attacking force would be likely to approach the twin _malocas_, the watchmen being given the strictest commands not to fight, nor even to allow themselves to be seen, but to run at top speed with the warning.

bringing death

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Outposts were established on every route by which the attacking force would be likely to approach the twin _malocas_, the watchmen being given the strictest commands not to fight, nor even to allow themselves to be seen, but to run at top speed with the warning.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading New traps were set at points where a man or two might be picked off, though it was realized that these would have little effect on the final result.

lacking solidity or strength

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Poison detachments went forth to collect the ingredients for making deadly the water and the weapons.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Outposts were established on every route by which the attacking force would be likely to approach the twin _malocas_, the watchmen being given the strictest commands not to fight, nor even to allow themselves to be seen, but to run at top speed with the warning.

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

From this reading Poison detachments went forth to collect the ingredients for making deadly the water and the weapons.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TRIBES The next four days, though they were days of waiting, were busy enough to satisfy the most impatient Mayoruna warrior.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

brought together in one place

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Outposts were established on every route by which the attacking force would be likely to approach the twin _malocas_, the watchmen being given the strictest commands not to fight, nor even to allow themselves to be seen, but to run at top speed with the warning.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading New traps were set at points where a man or two might be picked off, though it was realized that these would have little effect on the final result.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TRIBES The next four days, though they were days of waiting, were busy enough to satisfy the most impatient Mayoruna warrior.

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

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

plural of “ingredient” — a component of a mixture or compound

From this reading Poison detachments went forth to collect the ingredients for making deadly the water and the weapons.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading New traps were set at points where a man or two might be picked off, though it was realized that these would have little effect on the final result.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Outposts were established on every route by which the attacking force would be likely to approach the twin _malocas_, the watchmen being given the strictest commands not to fight, nor even to allow themselves to be seen, but to run at top speed with the warning.

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

From this reading New traps were set at points where a man or two might be picked off, though it was realized that these would have little effect on the final result.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Poison detachments went forth to collect the ingredients for making deadly the water and the weapons.

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

From this reading Outposts were established on every route by which the attacking force would be likely to approach the twin _malocas_, the watchmen being given the strictest commands not to fight, nor even to allow themselves to be seen, but to run at top speed with the warning.

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

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TRIBES The next four days, though they were days of waiting, were busy enough to satisfy the most impatient Mayoruna warrior.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading New traps were set at points where a man or two might be picked off, though it was realized that these would have little effect on the final result.

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TRIBES The next four days, though they were days of waiting, were busy enough to satisfy the most impatient Mayoruna warrior.

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

From this reading New traps were set at points where a man or two might be picked off, though it was realized that these would have little effect on the final result.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TRIBES The next four days, though they were days of waiting, were busy enough to satisfy the most impatient Mayoruna warrior.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Outposts were established on every route by which the attacking force would be likely to approach the twin _malocas_, the watchmen being given the strictest commands not to fight, nor even to allow themselves to be seen, but to run at top speed with the warning.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Outposts were established on every route by which the attacking force would be likely to approach the twin _malocas_, the watchmen being given the strictest commands not to fight, nor even to allow themselves to be seen, but to run at top speed with the warning.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TRIBES The next four days, though they were days of waiting, were busy enough to satisfy the most impatient Mayoruna warrior.

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

From this reading New traps were set at points where a man or two might be picked off, though it was realized that these would have little effect on the final result.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Outposts were established on every route by which the attacking force would be likely to approach the twin _malocas_, the watchmen being given the strictest commands not to fight, nor even to allow themselves to be seen, but to run at top speed with the warning.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

plural of “outpost” — a station in a remote or sparsely populated location

From this reading Outposts were established on every route by which the attacking force would be likely to approach the twin _malocas_, the watchmen being given the strictest commands not to fight, nor even to allow themselves to be seen, but to run at top speed with the warning.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading New traps were set at points where a man or two might be picked off, though it was realized that these would have little effect on the final result.

plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

existing in great number or quantity

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading New traps were set at points where a man or two might be picked off, though it was realized that these would have little effect on the final result.

spoil as if by poison

From this reading Poison detachments went forth to collect the ingredients for making deadly the water and the weapons.

-ing form of “pollute” — make impure

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

past form of “procure” — get by special effort

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

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

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading New traps were set at points where a man or two might be picked off, though it was realized that these would have little effect on the final result.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading New traps were set at points where a man or two might be picked off, though it was realized that these would have little effect on the final result.

the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading Outposts were established on every route by which the attacking force would be likely to approach the twin _malocas_, the watchmen being given the strictest commands not to fight, nor even to allow themselves to be seen, but to run at top speed with the warning.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Outposts were established on every route by which the attacking force would be likely to approach the twin _malocas_, the watchmen being given the strictest commands not to fight, nor even to allow themselves to be seen, but to run at top speed with the warning.

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TRIBES The next four days, though they were days of waiting, were busy enough to satisfy the most impatient Mayoruna warrior.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Outposts were established on every route by which the attacking force would be likely to approach the twin _malocas_, the watchmen being given the strictest commands not to fight, nor even to allow themselves to be seen, but to run at top speed with the warning.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading New traps were set at points where a man or two might be picked off, though it was realized that these would have little effect on the final result.

get rid of

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

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

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

move hurridly

From this reading Outposts were established on every route by which the attacking force would be likely to approach the twin _malocas_, the watchmen being given the strictest commands not to fight, nor even to allow themselves to be seen, but to run at top speed with the warning.

a smallest army unit

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

at once

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

superlative of “strict” — rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading Outposts were established on every route by which the attacking force would be likely to approach the twin _malocas_, the watchmen being given the strictest commands not to fight, nor even to allow themselves to be seen, but to run at top speed with the warning.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading New traps were set at points where a man or two might be picked off, though it was realized that these would have little effect on the final result.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TRIBES The next four days, though they were days of waiting, were busy enough to satisfy the most impatient Mayoruna warrior.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Outposts were established on every route by which the attacking force would be likely to approach the twin _malocas_, the watchmen being given the strictest commands not to fight, nor even to allow themselves to be seen, but to run at top speed with the warning.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading New traps were set at points where a man or two might be picked off, though it was realized that these would have little effect on the final result.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TRIBES The next four days, though they were days of waiting, were busy enough to satisfy the most impatient Mayoruna warrior.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TRIBES The next four days, though they were days of waiting, were busy enough to satisfy the most impatient Mayoruna warrior.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TRIBES The next four days, though they were days of waiting, were busy enough to satisfy the most impatient Mayoruna warrior.

the upper part of anything

From this reading Outposts were established on every route by which the attacking force would be likely to approach the twin _malocas_, the watchmen being given the strictest commands not to fight, nor even to allow themselves to be seen, but to run at top speed with the warning.

plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading New traps were set at points where a man or two might be picked off, though it was realized that these would have little effect on the final result.

plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TRIBES The next four days, though they were days of waiting, were busy enough to satisfy the most impatient Mayoruna warrior.

either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy

From this reading Outposts were established on every route by which the attacking force would be likely to approach the twin _malocas_, the watchmen being given the strictest commands not to fight, nor even to allow themselves to be seen, but to run at top speed with the warning.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading New traps were set at points where a man or two might be picked off, though it was realized that these would have little effect on the final result.

full of malice or hate

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TRIBES The next four days, though they were days of waiting, were busy enough to satisfy the most impatient Mayoruna warrior.

a message informing of danger

From this reading Outposts were established on every route by which the attacking force would be likely to approach the twin _malocas_, the watchmen being given the strictest commands not to fight, nor even to allow themselves to be seen, but to run at top speed with the warning.

someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TRIBES The next four days, though they were days of waiting, were busy enough to satisfy the most impatient Mayoruna warrior.

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

From this reading New traps were set at points where a man or two might be picked off, though it was realized that these would have little effect on the final result.

plural of “watchman” — a guard who keeps watch

From this reading Outposts were established on every route by which the attacking force would be likely to approach the twin _malocas_, the watchmen being given the strictest commands not to fight, nor even to allow themselves to be seen, but to run at top speed with the warning.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Poison detachments went forth to collect the ingredients for making deadly the water and the weapons.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading Poison detachments went forth to collect the ingredients for making deadly the water and the weapons.

(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 Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Poison detachments went forth to collect the ingredients for making deadly the water and the weapons.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TRIBES The next four days, though they were days of waiting, were busy enough to satisfy the most impatient Mayoruna warrior.

in or at the place that

From this reading New traps were set at points where a man or two might be picked off, though it was realized that these would have little effect on the final result.

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

From this reading Outposts were established on every route by which the attacking force would be likely to approach the twin _malocas_, the watchmen being given the strictest commands not to fight, nor even to allow themselves to be seen, but to run at top speed with the warning.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Outposts were established on every route by which the attacking force would be likely to approach the twin _malocas_, the watchmen being given the strictest commands not to fight, nor even to allow themselves to be seen, but to run at top speed with the warning.

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

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Outposts were established on every route by which the attacking force would be likely to approach the twin _malocas_, the watchmen being given the strictest commands not to fight, nor even to allow themselves to be seen, but to run at top speed with the warning.

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From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading Those detailed to the work of polluting the streams gathered quantities of blue-blossomed, short-podded plants with yellow roots, the roots being pulped and thrown into the slow currents, which straightway became fatal to man or beast The wurali squad procured their favorite materials and, in a flimsy shed well away from the houses, prepared a plentiful supply of the venomed brew.