Chapter V

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

From this reading Next follows another steep ascent to the Korumê creek, which is bridged by _tacoubas_ at a point whose Indian name has been translated as the “Devil’s Mother’s Pillars.”

later than; following

From this reading The existing forest trail, after leaving Tukeit, traverses some low foot-hills, and then rises sharply to cross the Washibaru creek.

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

From this reading The existing forest trail, after leaving Tukeit, traverses some low foot-hills, and then rises sharply to cross the Washibaru creek.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Next follows another steep ascent to the Korumê creek, which is bridged by _tacoubas_ at a point whose Indian name has been translated as the “Devil’s Mother’s Pillars.”

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

From this reading Next follows another steep ascent to the Korumê creek, which is bridged by _tacoubas_ at a point whose Indian name has been translated as the “Devil’s Mother’s Pillars.”

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading Next follows another steep ascent to the Korumê creek, which is bridged by _tacoubas_ at a point whose Indian name has been translated as the “Devil’s Mother’s Pillars.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There were showers at dawn, but these had passed over when we started from Tukeit in the early morning to climb up on to the Kaietuk plateau.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Next follows another steep ascent to the Korumê creek, which is bridged by _tacoubas_ at a point whose Indian name has been translated as the “Devil’s Mother’s Pillars.”

exhale hard

From this reading KAIETUK, MOTHER OF MISTS The cataracts blow their trumpets from the steep.

past form of “bridge” — connect or reduce the distance between

From this reading Next follows another steep ascent to the Korumê creek, which is bridged by _tacoubas_ at a point whose Indian name has been translated as the “Devil’s Mother’s Pillars.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There were showers at dawn, but these had passed over when we started from Tukeit in the early morning to climb up on to the Kaietuk plateau.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Next follows another steep ascent to the Korumê creek, which is bridged by _tacoubas_ at a point whose Indian name has been translated as the “Devil’s Mother’s Pillars.”

plural of “cataract” — an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye

From this reading KAIETUK, MOTHER OF MISTS The cataracts blow their trumpets from the steep.

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading There were showers at dawn, but these had passed over when we started from Tukeit in the early morning to climb up on to the Kaietuk plateau.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading The existing forest trail, after leaving Tukeit, traverses some low foot-hills, and then rises sharply to cross the Washibaru creek.

travel across or pass over

From this reading The existing forest trail, after leaving Tukeit, traverses some low foot-hills, and then rises sharply to cross the Washibaru creek.

the first light of day

From this reading There were showers at dawn, but these had passed over when we started from Tukeit in the early morning to climb up on to the Kaietuk plateau.

possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading Next follows another steep ascent to the Korumê creek, which is bridged by _tacoubas_ at a point whose Indian name has been translated as the “Devil’s Mother’s Pillars.”

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

From this reading There were showers at dawn, but these had passed over when we started from Tukeit in the early morning to climb up on to the Kaietuk plateau.

presently existing

From this reading The existing forest trail, after leaving Tukeit, traverses some low foot-hills, and then rises sharply to cross the Washibaru creek.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Next follows another steep ascent to the Korumê creek, which is bridged by _tacoubas_ at a point whose Indian name has been translated as the “Devil’s Mother’s Pillars.”

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From this reading The existing forest trail, after leaving Tukeit, traverses some low foot-hills, and then rises sharply to cross the Washibaru creek.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The existing forest trail, after leaving Tukeit, traverses some low foot-hills, and then rises sharply to cross the Washibaru creek.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading KAIETUK, MOTHER OF MISTS The cataracts blow their trumpets from the steep.

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

From this reading There were showers at dawn, but these had passed over when we started from Tukeit in the early morning to climb up on to the Kaietuk plateau.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Next follows another steep ascent to the Korumê creek, which is bridged by _tacoubas_ at a point whose Indian name has been translated as the “Devil’s Mother’s Pillars.”

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

From this reading There were showers at dawn, but these had passed over when we started from Tukeit in the early morning to climb up on to the Kaietuk plateau.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Next follows another steep ascent to the Korumê creek, which is bridged by _tacoubas_ at a point whose Indian name has been translated as the “Devil’s Mother’s Pillars.”

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

From this reading Next follows another steep ascent to the Korumê creek, which is bridged by _tacoubas_ at a point whose Indian name has been translated as the “Devil’s Mother’s Pillars.”

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

From this reading KAIETUK, MOTHER OF MISTS The cataracts blow their trumpets from the steep.

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

From this reading Next follows another steep ascent to the Korumê creek, which is bridged by _tacoubas_ at a point whose Indian name has been translated as the “Devil’s Mother’s Pillars.”

the act of departing

From this reading The existing forest trail, after leaving Tukeit, traverses some low foot-hills, and then rises sharply to cross the Washibaru creek.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The existing forest trail, after leaving Tukeit, traverses some low foot-hills, and then rises sharply to cross the Washibaru creek.

plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground

From this reading KAIETUK, MOTHER OF MISTS The cataracts blow their trumpets from the steep.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading There were showers at dawn, but these had passed over when we started from Tukeit in the early morning to climb up on to the Kaietuk plateau.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading KAIETUK, MOTHER OF MISTS The cataracts blow their trumpets from the steep.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Next follows another steep ascent to the Korumê creek, which is bridged by _tacoubas_ at a point whose Indian name has been translated as the “Devil’s Mother’s Pillars.”

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Next follows another steep ascent to the Korumê creek, which is bridged by _tacoubas_ at a point whose Indian name has been translated as the “Devil’s Mother’s Pillars.”

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Next follows another steep ascent to the Korumê creek, which is bridged by _tacoubas_ at a point whose Indian name has been translated as the “Devil’s Mother’s Pillars.”

a lyric poem with complex stanza forms

From this reading W. WORDSWORTH: _Ode_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading KAIETUK, MOTHER OF MISTS The cataracts blow their trumpets from the steep.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There were showers at dawn, but these had passed over when we started from Tukeit in the early morning to climb up on to the Kaietuk plateau.

above and across; more than

From this reading There were showers at dawn, but these had passed over when we started from Tukeit in the early morning to climb up on to the Kaietuk plateau.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading There were showers at dawn, but these had passed over when we started from Tukeit in the early morning to climb up on to the Kaietuk plateau.

plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading Next follows another steep ascent to the Korumê creek, which is bridged by _tacoubas_ at a point whose Indian name has been translated as the “Devil’s Mother’s Pillars.”

a relatively flat highland

From this reading There were showers at dawn, but these had passed over when we started from Tukeit in the early morning to climb up on to the Kaietuk plateau.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Next follows another steep ascent to the Korumê creek, which is bridged by _tacoubas_ at a point whose Indian name has been translated as the “Devil’s Mother’s Pillars.”

plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance

From this reading The existing forest trail, after leaving Tukeit, traverses some low foot-hills, and then rises sharply to cross the Washibaru creek.

in an aggressive manner

From this reading The existing forest trail, after leaving Tukeit, traverses some low foot-hills, and then rises sharply to cross the Washibaru creek.

plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading There were showers at dawn, but these had passed over when we started from Tukeit in the early morning to climb up on to the Kaietuk plateau.

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

From this reading The existing forest trail, after leaving Tukeit, traverses some low foot-hills, and then rises sharply to cross the Washibaru creek.

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

From this reading There were showers at dawn, but these had passed over when we started from Tukeit in the early morning to climb up on to the Kaietuk plateau.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading KAIETUK, MOTHER OF MISTS The cataracts blow their trumpets from the steep.

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

From this reading Next follows another steep ascent to the Korumê creek, which is bridged by _tacoubas_ at a point whose Indian name has been translated as the “Devil’s Mother’s Pillars.”

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

From this reading KAIETUK, MOTHER OF MISTS The cataracts blow their trumpets from the steep.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading KAIETUK, MOTHER OF MISTS The cataracts blow their trumpets from the steep.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The existing forest trail, after leaving Tukeit, traverses some low foot-hills, and then rises sharply to cross the Washibaru creek.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were showers at dawn, but these had passed over when we started from Tukeit in the early morning to climb up on to the Kaietuk plateau.

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

From this reading There were showers at dawn, but these had passed over when we started from Tukeit in the early morning to climb up on to the Kaietuk plateau.

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

From this reading There were showers at dawn, but these had passed over when we started from Tukeit in the early morning to climb up on to the Kaietuk plateau.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading The existing forest trail, after leaving Tukeit, traverses some low foot-hills, and then rises sharply to cross the Washibaru creek.

past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading Next follows another steep ascent to the Korumê creek, which is bridged by _tacoubas_ at a point whose Indian name has been translated as the “Devil’s Mother’s Pillars.”

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

From this reading The existing forest trail, after leaving Tukeit, traverses some low foot-hills, and then rises sharply to cross the Washibaru creek.

pitcher plant of southeastern United States having erect yellow trumpet-shaped pitchers with wide mouths and erect lids

From this reading KAIETUK, MOTHER OF MISTS The cataracts blow their trumpets from the steep.

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

From this reading There were showers at dawn, but these had passed over when we started from Tukeit in the early morning to climb up on to the Kaietuk plateau.

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

From this reading There were showers at dawn, but these had passed over when we started from Tukeit in the early morning to climb up on to the Kaietuk plateau.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading W. WORDSWORTH: _Ode_.

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From this reading The existing forest trail, after leaving Tukeit, traverses some low foot-hills, and then rises sharply to cross the Washibaru creek.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading There were showers at dawn, but these had passed over when we started from Tukeit in the early morning to climb up on to the Kaietuk plateau.

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

From this reading There were showers at dawn, but these had passed over when we started from Tukeit in the early morning to climb up on to the Kaietuk plateau.

at the time that

From this reading There were showers at dawn, but these had passed over when we started from Tukeit in the early morning to climb up on to the Kaietuk plateau.

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

From this reading Next follows another steep ascent to the Korumê creek, which is bridged by _tacoubas_ at a point whose Indian name has been translated as the “Devil’s Mother’s Pillars.”

belonging to which person

From this reading Next follows another steep ascent to the Korumê creek, which is bridged by _tacoubas_ at a point whose Indian name has been translated as the “Devil’s Mother’s Pillars.”

a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)

From this reading W. WORDSWORTH: _Ode_.