Chapter X · Chapter 10

the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

From this reading Fish were plentiful in the streams, and in some of the long-deserted plantations they found bananas, grapes, and other fruits in abundance, together with sugar-canes, tomatoes, maize growing wild, and potatoes which were reverting to the wild type.

plural of “alligator” — leather made from alligator's hide

From this reading They met neither with alligators nor large serpents, for they kept on the lower slopes of the foot-hills, as much as possible avoiding the low forest lands, where they might come in contact with the savages.

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

From this reading For the same reason, they had no opportunity of taking any of the great fish found in the sluggish rivers, but had an abundance of smaller fish in the bright mountain streams.

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

From this reading They had good shooting, and found no difficulty in providing themselves with food.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading For the same reason, they had no opportunity of taking any of the great fish found in the sluggish rivers, but had an abundance of smaller fish in the bright mountain streams.

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

From this reading They met neither with alligators nor large serpents, for they kept on the lower slopes of the foot-hills, as much as possible avoiding the low forest lands, where they might come in contact with the savages.

-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading They met neither with alligators nor large serpents, for they kept on the lower slopes of the foot-hills, as much as possible avoiding the low forest lands, where they might come in contact with the savages.

plural of “banana” — any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits

From this reading Fish were plentiful in the streams, and in some of the long-deserted plantations they found bananas, grapes, and other fruits in abundance, together with sugar-canes, tomatoes, maize growing wild, and potatoes which were reverting to the wild type.

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From this reading BRIGANDS Three months were spent in the journey to the foot of the pass leading up to Cerro.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading For the same reason, they had no opportunity of taking any of the great fish found in the sluggish rivers, but had an abundance of smaller fish in the bright mountain streams.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading For the same reason, they had no opportunity of taking any of the great fish found in the sluggish rivers, but had an abundance of smaller fish in the bright mountain streams.

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From this reading BRIGANDS Three months were spent in the journey to the foot of the pass leading up to Cerro.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading They met neither with alligators nor large serpents, for they kept on the lower slopes of the foot-hills, as much as possible avoiding the low forest lands, where they might come in contact with the savages.

close interaction

From this reading They met neither with alligators nor large serpents, for they kept on the lower slopes of the foot-hills, as much as possible avoiding the low forest lands, where they might come in contact with the savages.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading They had good shooting, and found no difficulty in providing themselves with food.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading Fish were plentiful in the streams, and in some of the long-deserted plantations they found bananas, grapes, and other fruits in abundance, together with sugar-canes, tomatoes, maize growing wild, and potatoes which were reverting to the wild type.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading They had good shooting, and found no difficulty in providing themselves with food.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading BRIGANDS Three months were spent in the journey to the foot of the pass leading up to Cerro.

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From this reading They met neither with alligators nor large serpents, for they kept on the lower slopes of the foot-hills, as much as possible avoiding the low forest lands, where they might come in contact with the savages.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They met neither with alligators nor large serpents, for they kept on the lower slopes of the foot-hills, as much as possible avoiding the low forest lands, where they might come in contact with the savages.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading They met neither with alligators nor large serpents, for they kept on the lower slopes of the foot-hills, as much as possible avoiding the low forest lands, where they might come in contact with the savages.

set up or found

From this reading They had good shooting, and found no difficulty in providing themselves with food.

plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading Fish were plentiful in the streams, and in some of the long-deserted plantations they found bananas, grapes, and other fruits in abundance, together with sugar-canes, tomatoes, maize growing wild, and potatoes which were reverting to the wild type.

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

From this reading They had good shooting, and found no difficulty in providing themselves with food.

plural of “grape” — any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters

From this reading Fish were plentiful in the streams, and in some of the long-deserted plantations they found bananas, grapes, and other fruits in abundance, together with sugar-canes, tomatoes, maize growing wild, and potatoes which were reverting to the wild type.

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

From this reading For the same reason, they had no opportunity of taking any of the great fish found in the sluggish rivers, but had an abundance of smaller fish in the bright mountain streams.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Fish were plentiful in the streams, and in some of the long-deserted plantations they found bananas, grapes, and other fruits in abundance, together with sugar-canes, tomatoes, maize growing wild, and potatoes which were reverting to the wild type.

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

From this reading They had good shooting, and found no difficulty in providing themselves with food.

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

From this reading BRIGANDS Three months were spent in the journey to the foot of the pass leading up to Cerro.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading BRIGANDS Three months were spent in the journey to the foot of the pass leading up to Cerro.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading They met neither with alligators nor large serpents, for they kept on the lower slopes of the foot-hills, as much as possible avoiding the low forest lands, where they might come in contact with the savages.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading They met neither with alligators nor large serpents, for they kept on the lower slopes of the foot-hills, as much as possible avoiding the low forest lands, where they might come in contact with the savages.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They met neither with alligators nor large serpents, for they kept on the lower slopes of the foot-hills, as much as possible avoiding the low forest lands, where they might come in contact with the savages.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading BRIGANDS Three months were spent in the journey to the foot of the pass leading up to Cerro.

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From this reading Fish were plentiful in the streams, and in some of the long-deserted plantations they found bananas, grapes, and other fruits in abundance, together with sugar-canes, tomatoes, maize growing wild, and potatoes which were reverting to the wild type.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading They met neither with alligators nor large serpents, for they kept on the lower slopes of the foot-hills, as much as possible avoiding the low forest lands, where they might come in contact with the savages.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading They met neither with alligators nor large serpents, for they kept on the lower slopes of the foot-hills, as much as possible avoiding the low forest lands, where they might come in contact with the savages.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading Fish were plentiful in the streams, and in some of the long-deserted plantations they found bananas, grapes, and other fruits in abundance, together with sugar-canes, tomatoes, maize growing wild, and potatoes which were reverting to the wild type.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading They met neither with alligators nor large serpents, for they kept on the lower slopes of the foot-hills, as much as possible avoiding the low forest lands, where they might come in contact with the savages.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading They met neither with alligators nor large serpents, for they kept on the lower slopes of the foot-hills, as much as possible avoiding the low forest lands, where they might come in contact with the savages.

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

From this reading BRIGANDS Three months were spent in the journey to the foot of the pass leading up to Cerro.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading For the same reason, they had no opportunity of taking any of the great fish found in the sluggish rivers, but had an abundance of smaller fish in the bright mountain streams.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading They met neither with alligators nor large serpents, for they kept on the lower slopes of the foot-hills, as much as possible avoiding the low forest lands, where they might come in contact with the savages.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading They met neither with alligators nor large serpents, for they kept on the lower slopes of the foot-hills, as much as possible avoiding the low forest lands, where they might come in contact with the savages.

not any; not one

From this reading They had good shooting, and found no difficulty in providing themselves with food.

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

From this reading They met neither with alligators nor large serpents, for they kept on the lower slopes of the foot-hills, as much as possible avoiding the low forest lands, where they might come in contact with the savages.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BRIGANDS Three months were spent in the journey to the foot of the pass leading up to Cerro.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They met neither with alligators nor large serpents, for they kept on the lower slopes of the foot-hills, as much as possible avoiding the low forest lands, where they might come in contact with the savages.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading For the same reason, they had no opportunity of taking any of the great fish found in the sluggish rivers, but had an abundance of smaller fish in the bright mountain streams.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Fish were plentiful in the streams, and in some of the long-deserted plantations they found bananas, grapes, and other fruits in abundance, together with sugar-canes, tomatoes, maize growing wild, and potatoes which were reverting to the wild type.

go across or through

From this reading BRIGANDS Three months were spent in the journey to the foot of the pass leading up to Cerro.

plural of “plantation” — an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading Fish were plentiful in the streams, and in some of the long-deserted plantations they found bananas, grapes, and other fruits in abundance, together with sugar-canes, tomatoes, maize growing wild, and potatoes which were reverting to the wild type.

existing in great number or quantity

From this reading Fish were plentiful in the streams, and in some of the long-deserted plantations they found bananas, grapes, and other fruits in abundance, together with sugar-canes, tomatoes, maize growing wild, and potatoes which were reverting to the wild type.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading They met neither with alligators nor large serpents, for they kept on the lower slopes of the foot-hills, as much as possible avoiding the low forest lands, where they might come in contact with the savages.

plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading Fish were plentiful in the streams, and in some of the long-deserted plantations they found bananas, grapes, and other fruits in abundance, together with sugar-canes, tomatoes, maize growing wild, and potatoes which were reverting to the wild type.

-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading They had good shooting, and found no difficulty in providing themselves with food.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading For the same reason, they had no opportunity of taking any of the great fish found in the sluggish rivers, but had an abundance of smaller fish in the bright mountain streams.

a failure to maintain a higher state

From this reading Fish were plentiful in the streams, and in some of the long-deserted plantations they found bananas, grapes, and other fruits in abundance, together with sugar-canes, tomatoes, maize growing wild, and potatoes which were reverting to the wild type.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading For the same reason, they had no opportunity of taking any of the great fish found in the sluggish rivers, but had an abundance of smaller fish in the bright mountain streams.

Identical; not different.

From this reading For the same reason, they had no opportunity of taking any of the great fish found in the sluggish rivers, but had an abundance of smaller fish in the bright mountain streams.

plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading They met neither with alligators nor large serpents, for they kept on the lower slopes of the foot-hills, as much as possible avoiding the low forest lands, where they might come in contact with the savages.

plural of “serpent” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading They met neither with alligators nor large serpents, for they kept on the lower slopes of the foot-hills, as much as possible avoiding the low forest lands, where they might come in contact with the savages.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading They had good shooting, and found no difficulty in providing themselves with food.

plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation

From this reading They met neither with alligators nor large serpents, for they kept on the lower slopes of the foot-hills, as much as possible avoiding the low forest lands, where they might come in contact with the savages.

moving slowly

From this reading For the same reason, they had no opportunity of taking any of the great fish found in the sluggish rivers, but had an abundance of smaller fish in the bright mountain streams.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading For the same reason, they had no opportunity of taking any of the great fish found in the sluggish rivers, but had an abundance of smaller fish in the bright mountain streams.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Fish were plentiful in the streams, and in some of the long-deserted plantations they found bananas, grapes, and other fruits in abundance, together with sugar-canes, tomatoes, maize growing wild, and potatoes which were reverting to the wild type.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading BRIGANDS Three months were spent in the journey to the foot of the pass leading up to Cerro.

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

From this reading Fish were plentiful in the streams, and in some of the long-deserted plantations they found bananas, grapes, and other fruits in abundance, together with sugar-canes, tomatoes, maize growing wild, and potatoes which were reverting to the wild type.

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From this reading Fish were plentiful in the streams, and in some of the long-deserted plantations they found bananas, grapes, and other fruits in abundance, together with sugar-canes, tomatoes, maize growing wild, and potatoes which were reverting to the wild type.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading For the same reason, they had no opportunity of taking any of the great fish found in the sluggish rivers, but had an abundance of smaller fish in the bright mountain streams.

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

From this reading BRIGANDS Three months were spent in the journey to the foot of the pass leading up to Cerro.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They had good shooting, and found no difficulty in providing themselves with food.

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

From this reading They had good shooting, and found no difficulty in providing themselves with food.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading BRIGANDS Three months were spent in the journey to the foot of the pass leading up to Cerro.

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

From this reading BRIGANDS Three months were spent in the journey to the foot of the pass leading up to Cerro.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Fish were plentiful in the streams, and in some of the long-deserted plantations they found bananas, grapes, and other fruits in abundance, together with sugar-canes, tomatoes, maize growing wild, and potatoes which were reverting to the wild type.

plural of “tomato” — mildly acid red or yellow pulpy fruit eaten as a vegetable

From this reading Fish were plentiful in the streams, and in some of the long-deserted plantations they found bananas, grapes, and other fruits in abundance, together with sugar-canes, tomatoes, maize growing wild, and potatoes which were reverting to the wild type.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading Fish were plentiful in the streams, and in some of the long-deserted plantations they found bananas, grapes, and other fruits in abundance, together with sugar-canes, tomatoes, maize growing wild, and potatoes which were reverting to the wild type.

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

From this reading BRIGANDS Three months were spent in the journey to the foot of the pass leading up to Cerro.

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

From this reading BRIGANDS Three months were spent in the journey to the foot of the pass leading up to Cerro.

in or at the place that

From this reading They met neither with alligators nor large serpents, for they kept on the lower slopes of the foot-hills, as much as possible avoiding the low forest lands, where they might come in contact with the savages.

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

From this reading Fish were plentiful in the streams, and in some of the long-deserted plantations they found bananas, grapes, and other fruits in abundance, together with sugar-canes, tomatoes, maize growing wild, and potatoes which were reverting to the wild type.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Fish were plentiful in the streams, and in some of the long-deserted plantations they found bananas, grapes, and other fruits in abundance, together with sugar-canes, tomatoes, maize growing wild, and potatoes which were reverting to the wild type.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They had good shooting, and found no difficulty in providing themselves with food.