Chapter X

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

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

with admiration

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises

From this reading The last place he had stopped at in his adventurous career was in the heart of Paraguay where he had traded with the savage tribes of the region.

later than; following

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading In the early years of the settlement one of the first foreigners to arrive at the camp in search of work was an Englishman who for many years had been wandering from one end of South America to the other.

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

From this reading In the early years of the settlement one of the first foreigners to arrive at the camp in search of work was an Englishman who for many years had been wandering from one end of South America to the other.

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

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading In the early years of the settlement one of the first foreigners to arrive at the camp in search of work was an Englishman who for many years had been wandering from one end of South America to the other.

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

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In fact it had left him little but a souvenir of his life in the forest, four crocodiles from the great Paraguay River.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading The last place he had stopped at in his adventurous career was in the heart of Paraguay where he had traded with the savage tribes of the region.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

plural of “crocodile” — large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and sharp teeth and a body covered with bony plates; of sluggish tropical waters

From this reading In fact it had left him little but a souvenir of his life in the forest, four crocodiles from the great Paraguay River.

a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading In the early years of the settlement one of the first foreigners to arrive at the camp in search of work was an Englishman who for many years had been wandering from one end of South America to the other.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading In the early years of the settlement one of the first foreigners to arrive at the camp in search of work was an Englishman who for many years had been wandering from one end of South America to the other.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading In the early years of the settlement one of the first foreigners to arrive at the camp in search of work was an Englishman who for many years had been wandering from one end of South America to the other.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

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

From this reading In fact it had left him little but a souvenir of his life in the forest, four crocodiles from the great Paraguay River.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In the early years of the settlement one of the first foreigners to arrive at the camp in search of work was an Englishman who for many years had been wandering from one end of South America to the other.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the early years of the settlement one of the first foreigners to arrive at the camp in search of work was an Englishman who for many years had been wandering from one end of South America to the other.

plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading In the early years of the settlement one of the first foreigners to arrive at the camp in search of work was an Englishman who for many years had been wandering from one end of South America to the other.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading In fact it had left him little but a souvenir of his life in the forest, four crocodiles from the great Paraguay River.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading In fact it had left him little but a souvenir of his life in the forest, four crocodiles from the great Paraguay River.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the early years of the settlement one of the first foreigners to arrive at the camp in search of work was an Englishman who for many years had been wandering from one end of South America to the other.

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From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading In fact it had left him little but a souvenir of his life in the forest, four crocodiles from the great Paraguay River.

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

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

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

From this reading The last place he had stopped at in his adventurous career was in the heart of Paraguay where he had traded with the savage tribes of the region.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The last place he had stopped at in his adventurous career was in the heart of Paraguay where he had traded with the savage tribes of the region.

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

From this reading However, this traffic had not, it seemed, made him rich.

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

From this reading The last place he had stopped at in his adventurous career was in the heart of Paraguay where he had traded with the savage tribes of the region.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, this traffic had not, it seemed, made him rich.

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

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

serving to instruct or enlighten or inform

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading However, this traffic had not, it seemed, made him rich.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

immediately past

From this reading The last place he had stopped at in his adventurous career was in the heart of Paraguay where he had traded with the savage tribes of the region.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading In fact it had left him little but a souvenir of his life in the forest, four crocodiles from the great Paraguay River.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading In fact it had left him little but a souvenir of his life in the forest, four crocodiles from the great Paraguay River.

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

From this reading In fact it had left him little but a souvenir of his life in the forest, four crocodiles from the great Paraguay River.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading However, this traffic had not, it seemed, made him rich.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading In the early years of the settlement one of the first foreigners to arrive at the camp in search of work was an Englishman who for many years had been wandering from one end of South America to the other.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

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

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading However, this traffic had not, it seemed, made him rich.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In the early years of the settlement one of the first foreigners to arrive at the camp in search of work was an Englishman who for many years had been wandering from one end of South America to the other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In the early years of the settlement one of the first foreigners to arrive at the camp in search of work was an Englishman who for many years had been wandering from one end of South America to the other.

a landlocked republic in south central South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1811

From this reading The last place he had stopped at in his adventurous career was in the heart of Paraguay where he had traded with the savage tribes of the region.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The last place he had stopped at in his adventurous career was in the heart of Paraguay where he had traded with the savage tribes of the region.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading The last place he had stopped at in his adventurous career was in the heart of Paraguay where he had traded with the savage tribes of the region.

possessing material wealth

From this reading However, this traffic had not, it seemed, made him rich.

the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading In fact it had left him little but a souvenir of his life in the forest, four crocodiles from the great Paraguay River.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading The last place he had stopped at in his adventurous career was in the heart of Paraguay where he had traded with the savage tribes of the region.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading In the early years of the settlement one of the first foreigners to arrive at the camp in search of work was an Englishman who for many years had been wandering from one end of South America to the other.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading However, this traffic had not, it seemed, made him rich.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading In the early years of the settlement one of the first foreigners to arrive at the camp in search of work was an Englishman who for many years had been wandering from one end of South America to the other.

plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading In the early years of the settlement one of the first foreigners to arrive at the camp in search of work was an Englishman who for many years had been wandering from one end of South America to the other.

something of sentimental value

From this reading In fact it had left him little but a souvenir of his life in the forest, four crocodiles from the great Paraguay River.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading The last place he had stopped at in his adventurous career was in the heart of Paraguay where he had traded with the savage tribes of the region.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

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

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

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

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

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

From this reading However, this traffic had not, it seemed, made him rich.

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

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

past form of “trade” — engage in the trade of

From this reading The last place he had stopped at in his adventurous career was in the heart of Paraguay where he had traded with the savage tribes of the region.

the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time

From this reading However, this traffic had not, it seemed, made him rich.

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

From this reading The last place he had stopped at in his adventurous career was in the heart of Paraguay where he had traded with the savage tribes of the region.

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

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

migratory

From this reading In the early years of the settlement one of the first foreigners to arrive at the camp in search of work was an Englishman who for many years had been wandering from one end of South America to the other.

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

From this reading In the early years of the settlement one of the first foreigners to arrive at the camp in search of work was an Englishman who for many years had been wandering from one end of South America to the other.

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

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

in or at the place that

From this reading The last place he had stopped at in his adventurous career was in the heart of Paraguay where he had traded with the savage tribes of the region.

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

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

which person or people

From this reading In the early years of the settlement one of the first foreigners to arrive at the camp in search of work was an Englishman who for many years had been wandering from one end of South America to the other.

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

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The last place he had stopped at in his adventurous career was in the heart of Paraguay where he had traded with the savage tribes of the region.

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

From this reading A few months after the work in the camp up at the dam had been begun, the inhabitants of the various settlements along the _Rio Negro_ began to talk admiringly of the Galician’s new “store” which had suddenly become the most handsome establishment of the kind in the whole extent of the territory; its contents were as novel and instructive as they were interesting.

a late time of life

From this reading In the early years of the settlement one of the first foreigners to arrive at the camp in search of work was an Englishman who for many years had been wandering from one end of South America to the other.