used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CORNER OF BRAZIL Across the hills, and far away Beyond their utmost purple rim.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading A CORNER OF BRAZIL Across the hills, and far away Beyond their utmost purple rim.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading The crossing was an amusing performance to watch, and very picturesque the dug-outs looked piled up with baggage and people.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The crossing was an amusing performance to watch, and very picturesque the dug-outs looked piled up with baggage and people.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CORNER OF BRAZIL Across the hills, and far away Beyond their utmost purple rim.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It took some time to ferry our whole party across the Ireng, as there were only three boats available—namely, two small dug-outs and a large one, the latter specially made for us by the Mataruka people.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Meanwhile, my husband and I rested in shade under some trees at the mouth of the Waikana creek, which drains the Mataruka savannah and joins the Ireng through a narrow rift between hills that completely conceal the plain from the river-side.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading It took some time to ferry our whole party across the Ireng, as there were only three boats available—namely, two small dug-outs and a large one, the latter specially made for us by the Mataruka people.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A CORNER OF BRAZIL Across the hills, and far away Beyond their utmost purple rim.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading The crossing was an amusing performance to watch, and very picturesque the dug-outs looked piled up with baggage and people.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Meanwhile, my husband and I rested in shade under some trees at the mouth of the Waikana creek, which drains the Mataruka savannah and joins the Ireng through a narrow rift between hills that completely conceal the plain from the river-side.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading A CORNER OF BRAZIL Across the hills, and far away Beyond their utmost purple rim.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading It took some time to ferry our whole party across the Ireng, as there were only three boats available—namely, two small dug-outs and a large one, the latter specially made for us by the Mataruka people.
BRAZILnounUS /brəˈzɪl/
the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter
From this reading A CORNER OF BRAZIL Across the hills, and far away Beyond their utmost purple rim.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It took some time to ferry our whole party across the Ireng, as there were only three boats available—namely, two small dug-outs and a large one, the latter specially made for us by the Mataruka people.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Meanwhile, my husband and I rested in shade under some trees at the mouth of the Waikana creek, which drains the Mataruka savannah and joins the Ireng through a narrow rift between hills that completely conceal the plain from the river-side.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Meanwhile, my husband and I rested in shade under some trees at the mouth of the Waikana creek, which drains the Mataruka savannah and joins the Ireng through a narrow rift between hills that completely conceal the plain from the river-side.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading A CORNER OF BRAZIL Across the hills, and far away Beyond their utmost purple rim.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Meanwhile, my husband and I rested in shade under some trees at the mouth of the Waikana creek, which drains the Mataruka savannah and joins the Ireng through a narrow rift between hills that completely conceal the plain from the river-side.
traveling across
From this reading The crossing was an amusing performance to watch, and very picturesque the dug-outs looked piled up with baggage and people.
Day-Dream
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From this reading TENNYSON: _The Day-Dream_.
drainsnounUS /dreɪnz/
plural of “drain” — emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
From this reading Meanwhile, my husband and I rested in shade under some trees at the mouth of the Waikana creek, which drains the Mataruka savannah and joins the Ireng through a narrow rift between hills that completely conceal the plain from the river-side.
dug-outs
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From this reading It took some time to ferry our whole party across the Ireng, as there were only three boats available—namely, two small dug-outs and a large one, the latter specially made for us by the Mataruka people.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A CORNER OF BRAZIL Across the hills, and far away Beyond their utmost purple rim.
ferryverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading It took some time to ferry our whole party across the Ireng, as there were only three boats available—namely, two small dug-outs and a large one, the latter specially made for us by the Mataruka people.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It took some time to ferry our whole party across the Ireng, as there were only three boats available—namely, two small dug-outs and a large one, the latter specially made for us by the Mataruka people.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Meanwhile, my husband and I rested in shade under some trees at the mouth of the Waikana creek, which drains the Mataruka savannah and joins the Ireng through a narrow rift between hills that completely conceal the plain from the river-side.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading A CORNER OF BRAZIL Across the hills, and far away Beyond their utmost purple rim.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Meanwhile, my husband and I rested in shade under some trees at the mouth of the Waikana creek, which drains the Mataruka savannah and joins the Ireng through a narrow rift between hills that completely conceal the plain from the river-side.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Meanwhile, my husband and I rested in shade under some trees at the mouth of the Waikana creek, which drains the Mataruka savannah and joins the Ireng through a narrow rift between hills that completely conceal the plain from the river-side.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Meanwhile, my husband and I rested in shade under some trees at the mouth of the Waikana creek, which drains the Mataruka savannah and joins the Ireng through a narrow rift between hills that completely conceal the plain from the river-side.
Ireng
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From this reading It took some time to ferry our whole party across the Ireng, as there were only three boats available—namely, two small dug-outs and a large one, the latter specially made for us by the Mataruka people.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It took some time to ferry our whole party across the Ireng, as there were only three boats available—namely, two small dug-outs and a large one, the latter specially made for us by the Mataruka people.
joinsnounUS /dʒɔɪnz/
plural of “join” — the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
From this reading Meanwhile, my husband and I rested in shade under some trees at the mouth of the Waikana creek, which drains the Mataruka savannah and joins the Ireng through a narrow rift between hills that completely conceal the plain from the river-side.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It took some time to ferry our whole party across the Ireng, as there were only three boats available—namely, two small dug-outs and a large one, the latter specially made for us by the Mataruka people.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading It took some time to ferry our whole party across the Ireng, as there were only three boats available—namely, two small dug-outs and a large one, the latter specially made for us by the Mataruka people.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The crossing was an amusing performance to watch, and very picturesque the dug-outs looked piled up with baggage and people.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It took some time to ferry our whole party across the Ireng, as there were only three boats available—namely, two small dug-outs and a large one, the latter specially made for us by the Mataruka people.
Mataruka
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From this reading It took some time to ferry our whole party across the Ireng, as there were only three boats available—namely, two small dug-outs and a large one, the latter specially made for us by the Mataruka people.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, my husband and I rested in shade under some trees at the mouth of the Waikana creek, which drains the Mataruka savannah and joins the Ireng through a narrow rift between hills that completely conceal the plain from the river-side.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Meanwhile, my husband and I rested in shade under some trees at the mouth of the Waikana creek, which drains the Mataruka savannah and joins the Ireng through a narrow rift between hills that completely conceal the plain from the river-side.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Meanwhile, my husband and I rested in shade under some trees at the mouth of the Waikana creek, which drains the Mataruka savannah and joins the Ireng through a narrow rift between hills that completely conceal the plain from the river-side.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading It took some time to ferry our whole party across the Ireng, as there were only three boats available—namely, two small dug-outs and a large one, the latter specially made for us by the Mataruka people.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Meanwhile, my husband and I rested in shade under some trees at the mouth of the Waikana creek, which drains the Mataruka savannah and joins the Ireng through a narrow rift between hills that completely conceal the plain from the river-side.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CORNER OF BRAZIL Across the hills, and far away Beyond their utmost purple rim.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It took some time to ferry our whole party across the Ireng, as there were only three boats available—namely, two small dug-outs and a large one, the latter specially made for us by the Mataruka people.
and nothing more
From this reading It took some time to ferry our whole party across the Ireng, as there were only three boats available—namely, two small dug-outs and a large one, the latter specially made for us by the Mataruka people.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It took some time to ferry our whole party across the Ireng, as there were only three boats available—namely, two small dug-outs and a large one, the latter specially made for us by the Mataruka people.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It took some time to ferry our whole party across the Ireng, as there were only three boats available—namely, two small dug-outs and a large one, the latter specially made for us by the Mataruka people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It took some time to ferry our whole party across the Ireng, as there were only three boats available—namely, two small dug-outs and a large one, the latter specially made for us by the Mataruka people.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading The crossing was an amusing performance to watch, and very picturesque the dug-outs looked piled up with baggage and people.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading The crossing was an amusing performance to watch, and very picturesque the dug-outs looked piled up with baggage and people.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading The crossing was an amusing performance to watch, and very picturesque the dug-outs looked piled up with baggage and people.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Meanwhile, my husband and I rested in shade under some trees at the mouth of the Waikana creek, which drains the Mataruka savannah and joins the Ireng through a narrow rift between hills that completely conceal the plain from the river-side.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading A CORNER OF BRAZIL Across the hills, and far away Beyond their utmost purple rim.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Meanwhile, my husband and I rested in shade under some trees at the mouth of the Waikana creek, which drains the Mataruka savannah and joins the Ireng through a narrow rift between hills that completely conceal the plain from the river-side.
riftnounUS /rɪft/
a gap between cloud masses
From this reading Meanwhile, my husband and I rested in shade under some trees at the mouth of the Waikana creek, which drains the Mataruka savannah and joins the Ireng through a narrow rift between hills that completely conceal the plain from the river-side.
rimnounUS /rɪm/
the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
From this reading A CORNER OF BRAZIL Across the hills, and far away Beyond their utmost purple rim.
river-side
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From this reading Meanwhile, my husband and I rested in shade under some trees at the mouth of the Waikana creek, which drains the Mataruka savannah and joins the Ireng through a narrow rift between hills that completely conceal the plain from the river-side.
savannahnounUS /səˈvænə/
a port in eastern Georgia near the mouth of the Savannah river
From this reading Meanwhile, my husband and I rested in shade under some trees at the mouth of the Waikana creek, which drains the Mataruka savannah and joins the Ireng through a narrow rift between hills that completely conceal the plain from the river-side.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Meanwhile, my husband and I rested in shade under some trees at the mouth of the Waikana creek, which drains the Mataruka savannah and joins the Ireng through a narrow rift between hills that completely conceal the plain from the river-side.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It took some time to ferry our whole party across the Ireng, as there were only three boats available—namely, two small dug-outs and a large one, the latter specially made for us by the Mataruka people.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It took some time to ferry our whole party across the Ireng, as there were only three boats available—namely, two small dug-outs and a large one, the latter specially made for us by the Mataruka people.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading It took some time to ferry our whole party across the Ireng, as there were only three boats available—namely, two small dug-outs and a large one, the latter specially made for us by the Mataruka people.
TENNYSONnounUS /ˈtenɪsən/
Englishman and Victorian poet (1809-1892)
From this reading TENNYSON: _The Day-Dream_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Meanwhile, my husband and I rested in shade under some trees at the mouth of the Waikana creek, which drains the Mataruka savannah and joins the Ireng through a narrow rift between hills that completely conceal the plain from the river-side.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CORNER OF BRAZIL Across the hills, and far away Beyond their utmost purple rim.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A CORNER OF BRAZIL Across the hills, and far away Beyond their utmost purple rim.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It took some time to ferry our whole party across the Ireng, as there were only three boats available—namely, two small dug-outs and a large one, the latter specially made for us by the Mataruka people.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It took some time to ferry our whole party across the Ireng, as there were only three boats available—namely, two small dug-outs and a large one, the latter specially made for us by the Mataruka people.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Meanwhile, my husband and I rested in shade under some trees at the mouth of the Waikana creek, which drains the Mataruka savannah and joins the Ireng through a narrow rift between hills that completely conceal the plain from the river-side.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It took some time to ferry our whole party across the Ireng, as there were only three boats available—namely, two small dug-outs and a large one, the latter specially made for us by the Mataruka people.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It took some time to ferry our whole party across the Ireng, as there were only three boats available—namely, two small dug-outs and a large one, the latter specially made for us by the Mataruka people.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It took some time to ferry our whole party across the Ireng, as there were only three boats available—namely, two small dug-outs and a large one, the latter specially made for us by the Mataruka people.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Meanwhile, my husband and I rested in shade under some trees at the mouth of the Waikana creek, which drains the Mataruka savannah and joins the Ireng through a narrow rift between hills that completely conceal the plain from the river-side.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It took some time to ferry our whole party across the Ireng, as there were only three boats available—namely, two small dug-outs and a large one, the latter specially made for us by the Mataruka people.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Meanwhile, my husband and I rested in shade under some trees at the mouth of the Waikana creek, which drains the Mataruka savannah and joins the Ireng through a narrow rift between hills that completely conceal the plain from the river-side.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The crossing was an amusing performance to watch, and very picturesque the dug-outs looked piled up with baggage and people.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It took some time to ferry our whole party across the Ireng, as there were only three boats available—namely, two small dug-outs and a large one, the latter specially made for us by the Mataruka people.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading A CORNER OF BRAZIL Across the hills, and far away Beyond their utmost purple rim.
precisely as stated
From this reading The crossing was an amusing performance to watch, and very picturesque the dug-outs looked piled up with baggage and people.
Waikana
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From this reading Meanwhile, my husband and I rested in shade under some trees at the mouth of the Waikana creek, which drains the Mataruka savannah and joins the Ireng through a narrow rift between hills that completely conceal the plain from the river-side.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The crossing was an amusing performance to watch, and very picturesque the dug-outs looked piled up with baggage and people.
look attentively
From this reading The crossing was an amusing performance to watch, and very picturesque the dug-outs looked piled up with baggage and people.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It took some time to ferry our whole party across the Ireng, as there were only three boats available—namely, two small dug-outs and a large one, the latter specially made for us by the Mataruka people.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile, my husband and I rested in shade under some trees at the mouth of the Waikana creek, which drains the Mataruka savannah and joins the Ireng through a narrow rift between hills that completely conceal the plain from the river-side.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It took some time to ferry our whole party across the Ireng, as there were only three boats available—namely, two small dug-outs and a large one, the latter specially made for us by the Mataruka people.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The crossing was an amusing performance to watch, and very picturesque the dug-outs looked piled up with baggage and people.
