Chapter XV

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

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading THE DEFENCE OF THE TEMPLE WHEN I recovered my senses the sun had risen above the horizon, and I found myself lying within the stockade of the temple--not in the clutches of the bloodthirsty savages, but surrounded by my friends.

changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose

From this reading The stockade had been hastily adapted for purposes of defence.

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

From this reading THE DEFENCE OF THE TEMPLE WHEN I recovered my senses the sun had risen above the horizon, and I found myself lying within the stockade of the temple--not in the clutches of the bloodthirsty savages, but surrounded by my friends.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading I sat up and looked wearily around.

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

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

marked by eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed

From this reading THE DEFENCE OF THE TEMPLE WHEN I recovered my senses the sun had risen above the horizon, and I found myself lying within the stockade of the temple--not in the clutches of the bloodthirsty savages, but surrounded by my friends.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE DEFENCE OF THE TEMPLE WHEN I recovered my senses the sun had risen above the horizon, and I found myself lying within the stockade of the temple--not in the clutches of the bloodthirsty savages, but surrounded by my friends.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE DEFENCE OF THE TEMPLE WHEN I recovered my senses the sun had risen above the horizon, and I found myself lying within the stockade of the temple--not in the clutches of the bloodthirsty savages, but surrounded by my friends.

a person who eats human flesh

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

a person who is rejected (from society or home)

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

inflected form of “char” — burn to charcoal

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

the act of grasping

From this reading THE DEFENCE OF THE TEMPLE WHEN I recovered my senses the sun had risen above the horizon, and I found myself lying within the stockade of the temple--not in the clutches of the bloodthirsty savages, but surrounded by my friends.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading Yet without the wooden fence were the natives, who, judging by their shrill cries and shouts of defiance, had recovered from their superstitious panic.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading THE DEFENCE OF THE TEMPLE WHEN I recovered my senses the sun had risen above the horizon, and I found myself lying within the stockade of the temple--not in the clutches of the bloodthirsty savages, but surrounded by my friends.

intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude

From this reading Yet without the wooden fence were the natives, who, judging by their shrill cries and shouts of defiance, had recovered from their superstitious panic.

force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

enclose with a fence

From this reading Yet without the wooden fence were the natives, who, judging by their shrill cries and shouts of defiance, had recovered from their superstitious panic.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

set up or found

From this reading THE DEFENCE OF THE TEMPLE WHEN I recovered my senses the sun had risen above the horizon, and I found myself lying within the stockade of the temple--not in the clutches of the bloodthirsty savages, but surrounded by my friends.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE DEFENCE OF THE TEMPLE WHEN I recovered my senses the sun had risen above the horizon, and I found myself lying within the stockade of the temple--not in the clutches of the bloodthirsty savages, but surrounded by my friends.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Yet without the wooden fence were the natives, who, judging by their shrill cries and shouts of defiance, had recovered from their superstitious panic.

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

From this reading THE DEFENCE OF THE TEMPLE WHEN I recovered my senses the sun had risen above the horizon, and I found myself lying within the stockade of the temple--not in the clutches of the bloodthirsty savages, but surrounded by my friends.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading The stockade had been hastily adapted for purposes of defence.

a large number or amount

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading THE DEFENCE OF THE TEMPLE WHEN I recovered my senses the sun had risen above the horizon, and I found myself lying within the stockade of the temple--not in the clutches of the bloodthirsty savages, but surrounded by my friends.

provoking horror

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE DEFENCE OF THE TEMPLE WHEN I recovered my senses the sun had risen above the horizon, and I found myself lying within the stockade of the temple--not in the clutches of the bloodthirsty savages, but surrounded by my friends.

a material effigy that is worshipped

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

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

From this reading THE DEFENCE OF THE TEMPLE WHEN I recovered my senses the sun had risen above the horizon, and I found myself lying within the stockade of the temple--not in the clutches of the bloodthirsty savages, but surrounded by my friends.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions

From this reading Yet without the wooden fence were the natives, who, judging by their shrill cries and shouts of defiance, had recovered from their superstitious panic.

set afire or burning

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I sat up and looked wearily around.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading THE DEFENCE OF THE TEMPLE WHEN I recovered my senses the sun had risen above the horizon, and I found myself lying within the stockade of the temple--not in the clutches of the bloodthirsty savages, but surrounded by my friends.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE DEFENCE OF THE TEMPLE WHEN I recovered my senses the sun had risen above the horizon, and I found myself lying within the stockade of the temple--not in the clutches of the bloodthirsty savages, but surrounded by my friends.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading THE DEFENCE OF THE TEMPLE WHEN I recovered my senses the sun had risen above the horizon, and I found myself lying within the stockade of the temple--not in the clutches of the bloodthirsty savages, but surrounded by my friends.

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

From this reading Yet without the wooden fence were the natives, who, judging by their shrill cries and shouts of defiance, had recovered from their superstitious panic.

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

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE DEFENCE OF THE TEMPLE WHEN I recovered my senses the sun had risen above the horizon, and I found myself lying within the stockade of the temple--not in the clutches of the bloodthirsty savages, but surrounded by my friends.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DEFENCE OF THE TEMPLE WHEN I recovered my senses the sun had risen above the horizon, and I found myself lying within the stockade of the temple--not in the clutches of the bloodthirsty savages, but surrounded by my friends.

fully extended especially in length

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading Yet without the wooden fence were the natives, who, judging by their shrill cries and shouts of defiance, had recovered from their superstitious panic.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The stockade had been hastily adapted for purposes of defence.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading THE DEFENCE OF THE TEMPLE WHEN I recovered my senses the sun had risen above the horizon, and I found myself lying within the stockade of the temple--not in the clutches of the bloodthirsty savages, but surrounded by my friends.

an antiquity that has survived from the distant past

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading THE DEFENCE OF THE TEMPLE WHEN I recovered my senses the sun had risen above the horizon, and I found myself lying within the stockade of the temple--not in the clutches of the bloodthirsty savages, but surrounded by my friends.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading I sat up and looked wearily around.

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

From this reading THE DEFENCE OF THE TEMPLE WHEN I recovered my senses the sun had risen above the horizon, and I found myself lying within the stockade of the temple--not in the clutches of the bloodthirsty savages, but surrounded by my friends.

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading THE DEFENCE OF THE TEMPLE WHEN I recovered my senses the sun had risen above the horizon, and I found myself lying within the stockade of the temple--not in the clutches of the bloodthirsty savages, but surrounded by my friends.

plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading Yet without the wooden fence were the natives, who, judging by their shrill cries and shouts of defiance, had recovered from their superstitious panic.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading Yet without the wooden fence were the natives, who, judging by their shrill cries and shouts of defiance, had recovered from their superstitious panic.

showing scarcely suppressed anger

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

not in physical motion

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense

From this reading THE DEFENCE OF THE TEMPLE WHEN I recovered my senses the sun had risen above the horizon, and I found myself lying within the stockade of the temple--not in the clutches of the bloodthirsty savages, but surrounded by my friends.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading THE DEFENCE OF THE TEMPLE WHEN I recovered my senses the sun had risen above the horizon, and I found myself lying within the stockade of the temple--not in the clutches of the bloodthirsty savages, but surrounded by my friends.

showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance

From this reading Yet without the wooden fence were the natives, who, judging by their shrill cries and shouts of defiance, had recovered from their superstitious panic.

confined on all sides

From this reading THE DEFENCE OF THE TEMPLE WHEN I recovered my senses the sun had risen above the horizon, and I found myself lying within the stockade of the temple--not in the clutches of the bloodthirsty savages, but surrounded by my friends.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading THE DEFENCE OF THE TEMPLE WHEN I recovered my senses the sun had risen above the horizon, and I found myself lying within the stockade of the temple--not in the clutches of the bloodthirsty savages, but surrounded by my friends.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

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

From this reading THE DEFENCE OF THE TEMPLE WHEN I recovered my senses the sun had risen above the horizon, and I found myself lying within the stockade of the temple--not in the clutches of the bloodthirsty savages, but surrounded by my friends.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Yet without the wooden fence were the natives, who, judging by their shrill cries and shouts of defiance, had recovered from their superstitious panic.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

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

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

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

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

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

From this reading I sat up and looked wearily around.

a government ship that is available for waging war

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

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

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

in a weary manner

From this reading I sat up and looked wearily around.

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

From this reading Yet without the wooden fence were the natives, who, judging by their shrill cries and shouts of defiance, had recovered from their superstitious panic.

at the time that

From this reading THE DEFENCE OF THE TEMPLE WHEN I recovered my senses the sun had risen above the horizon, and I found myself lying within the stockade of the temple--not in the clutches of the bloodthirsty savages, but surrounded by my friends.

in or at the place that

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

which person or people

From this reading Yet without the wooden fence were the natives, who, judging by their shrill cries and shouts of defiance, had recovered from their superstitious panic.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading THE DEFENCE OF THE TEMPLE WHEN I recovered my senses the sun had risen above the horizon, and I found myself lying within the stockade of the temple--not in the clutches of the bloodthirsty savages, but surrounded by my friends.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Yet without the wooden fence were the natives, who, judging by their shrill cries and shouts of defiance, had recovered from their superstitious panic.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading The idol, with its outstretched sword, doubtless a relic from a castaway Spanish warship, still remained as if to dispel any thoughts that the previous night had been but a horrible dream; there was the stone of sacrifice, and two smouldering heaps of charred wood still marked the spot where the fires for the interrupted cannibal feast had been lighted.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading Yet without the wooden fence were the natives, who, judging by their shrill cries and shouts of defiance, had recovered from their superstitious panic.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet without the wooden fence were the natives, who, judging by their shrill cries and shouts of defiance, had recovered from their superstitious panic.