Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Camo suggested that we should try and catch a cowfish, the flesh of which, when cut up into strips and dried in the sun, could be preserved for a considerable time, and would prove more serviceable than any other food we were likely to obtain.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Arthur, Tim, and I accompanied him and the two other natives.

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

From this reading Tim had an axe, while we had our guns, and the natives had provided themselves with lances, to which long lines were attached.

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

From this reading Camo suggested that we should try and catch a cowfish, the flesh of which, when cut up into strips and dried in the sun, could be preserved for a considerable time, and would prove more serviceable than any other food we were likely to obtain.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Camo suggested that we should try and catch a cowfish, the flesh of which, when cut up into strips and dried in the sun, could be preserved for a considerable time, and would prove more serviceable than any other food we were likely to obtain.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading Arthur, Tim, and I accompanied him and the two other natives.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He offered at once to go down to the river and look out for one.

being joined in close association

From this reading Tim had an axe, while we had our guns, and the natives had provided themselves with lances, to which long lines were attached.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The means of obtaining provisions for the voyage next occupied our attention.

an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

From this reading Tim had an axe, while we had our guns, and the natives had provided themselves with lances, to which long lines were attached.

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

From this reading Camo suggested that we should try and catch a cowfish, the flesh of which, when cut up into strips and dried in the sun, could be preserved for a considerable time, and would prove more serviceable than any other food we were likely to obtain.

fabric dyed with splotches of green and brown and black and tan; intended to make the wearer of a garment made of this fabric hard to distinguish from the background

From this reading Camo suggested that we should try and catch a cowfish, the flesh of which, when cut up into strips and dried in the sun, could be preserved for a considerable time, and would prove more serviceable than any other food we were likely to obtain.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Camo suggested that we should try and catch a cowfish, the flesh of which, when cut up into strips and dried in the sun, could be preserved for a considerable time, and would prove more serviceable than any other food we were likely to obtain.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Camo suggested that we should try and catch a cowfish, the flesh of which, when cut up into strips and dried in the sun, could be preserved for a considerable time, and would prove more serviceable than any other food we were likely to obtain.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Camo suggested that we should try and catch a cowfish, the flesh of which, when cut up into strips and dried in the sun, could be preserved for a considerable time, and would prove more serviceable than any other food we were likely to obtain.

trunkfish having hornlike spines over the eyes

From this reading Camo suggested that we should try and catch a cowfish, the flesh of which, when cut up into strips and dried in the sun, could be preserved for a considerable time, and would prove more serviceable than any other food we were likely to obtain.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Camo suggested that we should try and catch a cowfish, the flesh of which, when cut up into strips and dried in the sun, could be preserved for a considerable time, and would prove more serviceable than any other food we were likely to obtain.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He offered at once to go down to the river and look out for one.

not still wet

From this reading Camo suggested that we should try and catch a cowfish, the flesh of which, when cut up into strips and dried in the sun, could be preserved for a considerable time, and would prove more serviceable than any other food we were likely to obtain.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading Camo suggested that we should try and catch a cowfish, the flesh of which, when cut up into strips and dried in the sun, could be preserved for a considerable time, and would prove more serviceable than any other food we were likely to obtain.

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

From this reading Camo suggested that we should try and catch a cowfish, the flesh of which, when cut up into strips and dried in the sun, could be preserved for a considerable time, and would prove more serviceable than any other food we were likely to obtain.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The means of obtaining provisions for the voyage next occupied our attention.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He offered at once to go down to the river and look out for one.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Tim had an axe, while we had our guns, and the natives had provided themselves with lances, to which long lines were attached.

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

From this reading Tim had an axe, while we had our guns, and the natives had provided themselves with lances, to which long lines were attached.

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

From this reading He offered at once to go down to the river and look out for one.

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

From this reading Arthur, Tim, and I accompanied him and the two other natives.

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

From this reading Arthur, Tim, and I accompanied him and the two other natives.

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

From this reading Camo suggested that we should try and catch a cowfish, the flesh of which, when cut up into strips and dried in the sun, could be preserved for a considerable time, and would prove more serviceable than any other food we were likely to obtain.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Camo suggested that we should try and catch a cowfish, the flesh of which, when cut up into strips and dried in the sun, could be preserved for a considerable time, and would prove more serviceable than any other food we were likely to obtain.

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From this reading Tim had an axe, while we had our guns, and the natives had provided themselves with lances, to which long lines were attached.

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

From this reading Camo suggested that we should try and catch a cowfish, the flesh of which, when cut up into strips and dried in the sun, could be preserved for a considerable time, and would prove more serviceable than any other food we were likely to obtain.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Tim had an axe, while we had our guns, and the natives had provided themselves with lances, to which long lines were attached.

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

From this reading Tim had an axe, while we had our guns, and the natives had provided themselves with lances, to which long lines were attached.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He offered at once to go down to the river and look out for one.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading The means of obtaining provisions for the voyage next occupied our attention.

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

From this reading Camo suggested that we should try and catch a cowfish, the flesh of which, when cut up into strips and dried in the sun, could be preserved for a considerable time, and would prove more serviceable than any other food we were likely to obtain.

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

From this reading Arthur, Tim, and I accompanied him and the two other natives.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The means of obtaining provisions for the voyage next occupied our attention.

come into possession of

From this reading Camo suggested that we should try and catch a cowfish, the flesh of which, when cut up into strips and dried in the sun, could be preserved for a considerable time, and would prove more serviceable than any other food we were likely to obtain.

-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading The means of obtaining provisions for the voyage next occupied our attention.

held or filled or in use

From this reading The means of obtaining provisions for the voyage next occupied our attention.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The means of obtaining provisions for the voyage next occupied our attention.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading He offered at once to go down to the river and look out for one.

on one occasion

From this reading He offered at once to go down to the river and look out for one.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He offered at once to go down to the river and look out for one.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Camo suggested that we should try and catch a cowfish, the flesh of which, when cut up into strips and dried in the sun, could be preserved for a considerable time, and would prove more serviceable than any other food we were likely to obtain.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The means of obtaining provisions for the voyage next occupied our attention.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He offered at once to go down to the river and look out for one.

prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use

From this reading Camo suggested that we should try and catch a cowfish, the flesh of which, when cut up into strips and dried in the sun, could be preserved for a considerable time, and would prove more serviceable than any other food we were likely to obtain.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading Camo suggested that we should try and catch a cowfish, the flesh of which, when cut up into strips and dried in the sun, could be preserved for a considerable time, and would prove more serviceable than any other food we were likely to obtain.

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

From this reading Tim had an axe, while we had our guns, and the natives had provided themselves with lances, to which long lines were attached.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading The means of obtaining provisions for the voyage next occupied our attention.

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

From this reading He offered at once to go down to the river and look out for one.

ready for service or able to give long service

From this reading Camo suggested that we should try and catch a cowfish, the flesh of which, when cut up into strips and dried in the sun, could be preserved for a considerable time, and would prove more serviceable than any other food we were likely to obtain.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Camo suggested that we should try and catch a cowfish, the flesh of which, when cut up into strips and dried in the sun, could be preserved for a considerable time, and would prove more serviceable than any other food we were likely to obtain.

plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something

From this reading Camo suggested that we should try and catch a cowfish, the flesh of which, when cut up into strips and dried in the sun, could be preserved for a considerable time, and would prove more serviceable than any other food we were likely to obtain.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Camo suggested that we should try and catch a cowfish, the flesh of which, when cut up into strips and dried in the sun, could be preserved for a considerable time, and would prove more serviceable than any other food we were likely to obtain.

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

From this reading Camo suggested that we should try and catch a cowfish, the flesh of which, when cut up into strips and dried in the sun, could be preserved for a considerable time, and would prove more serviceable than any other food we were likely to obtain.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Camo suggested that we should try and catch a cowfish, the flesh of which, when cut up into strips and dried in the sun, could be preserved for a considerable time, and would prove more serviceable than any other food we were likely to obtain.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Camo suggested that we should try and catch a cowfish, the flesh of which, when cut up into strips and dried in the sun, could be preserved for a considerable time, and would prove more serviceable than any other food we were likely to obtain.

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

From this reading The means of obtaining provisions for the voyage next occupied our attention.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Tim had an axe, while we had our guns, and the natives had provided themselves with lances, to which long lines were attached.

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

From this reading Arthur, Tim, and I accompanied him and the two other natives.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Camo suggested that we should try and catch a cowfish, the flesh of which, when cut up into strips and dried in the sun, could be preserved for a considerable time, and would prove more serviceable than any other food we were likely to obtain.

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

From this reading Camo suggested that we should try and catch a cowfish, the flesh of which, when cut up into strips and dried in the sun, could be preserved for a considerable time, and would prove more serviceable than any other food we were likely to obtain.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Camo suggested that we should try and catch a cowfish, the flesh of which, when cut up into strips and dried in the sun, could be preserved for a considerable time, and would prove more serviceable than any other food we were likely to obtain.

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

From this reading Arthur, Tim, and I accompanied him and the two other natives.

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

From this reading Camo suggested that we should try and catch a cowfish, the flesh of which, when cut up into strips and dried in the sun, could be preserved for a considerable time, and would prove more serviceable than any other food we were likely to obtain.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading The means of obtaining provisions for the voyage next occupied our attention.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Camo suggested that we should try and catch a cowfish, the flesh of which, when cut up into strips and dried in the sun, could be preserved for a considerable time, and would prove more serviceable than any other food we were likely to obtain.

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

From this reading Camo suggested that we should try and catch a cowfish, the flesh of which, when cut up into strips and dried in the sun, could be preserved for a considerable time, and would prove more serviceable than any other food we were likely to obtain.

at the time that

From this reading Camo suggested that we should try and catch a cowfish, the flesh of which, when cut up into strips and dried in the sun, could be preserved for a considerable time, and would prove more serviceable than any other food we were likely to obtain.

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

From this reading Camo suggested that we should try and catch a cowfish, the flesh of which, when cut up into strips and dried in the sun, could be preserved for a considerable time, and would prove more serviceable than any other food we were likely to obtain.

during the time that

From this reading Tim had an axe, while we had our guns, and the natives had provided themselves with lances, to which long lines were attached.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Tim had an axe, while we had our guns, and the natives had provided themselves with lances, to which long lines were attached.

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

From this reading Camo suggested that we should try and catch a cowfish, the flesh of which, when cut up into strips and dried in the sun, could be preserved for a considerable time, and would prove more serviceable than any other food we were likely to obtain.