Chapter XIX

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From this reading In commencing this chapter I may remark that, as far as English publications are concerned, I have found nothing bearing on the zoology of South-eastern Patagonia of later date than the book of Captain Musters, published in 1871, and no work whatever dealing with the mammals of the Cordillera.

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

From this reading Captain Musters traversed the country with a tribe of Tehuelche Indians, and only at one point touched the Cordillera.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Every one is, of course, familiar with the volumes to which the voyages of the _Adventure_ and the _Beagle_ gave rise, but it must be remembered that the most westerly point attained by the boat-party from the _Beagle_, which ascended the Santa Cruz River, was Mystery Plain.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

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

From this reading In commencing this chapter I may remark that, as far as English publications are concerned, I have found nothing bearing on the zoology of South-eastern Patagonia of later date than the book of Captain Musters, published in 1871, and no work whatever dealing with the mammals of the Cordillera.

based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

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

From this reading In commencing this chapter I may remark that, as far as English publications are concerned, I have found nothing bearing on the zoology of South-eastern Patagonia of later date than the book of Captain Musters, published in 1871, and no work whatever dealing with the mammals of the Cordillera.

burrowing chiefly nocturnal mammal with body covered with strong horny plates

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

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

From this reading In commencing this chapter I may remark that, as far as English publications are concerned, I have found nothing bearing on the zoology of South-eastern Patagonia of later date than the book of Captain Musters, published in 1871, and no work whatever dealing with the mammals of the Cordillera.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading Every one is, of course, familiar with the volumes to which the voyages of the _Adventure_ and the _Beagle_ gave rise, but it must be remembered that the most westerly point attained by the boat-party from the _Beagle_, which ascended the Santa Cruz River, was Mystery Plain.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

achieved or reached

From this reading Every one is, of course, familiar with the volumes to which the voyages of the _Adventure_ and the _Beagle_ gave rise, but it must be remembered that the most westerly point attained by the boat-party from the _Beagle_, which ascended the Santa Cruz River, was Mystery Plain.

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

From this reading Every one is, of course, familiar with the volumes to which the voyages of the _Adventure_ and the _Beagle_ gave rise, but it must be remembered that the most westerly point attained by the boat-party from the _Beagle_, which ascended the Santa Cruz River, was Mystery Plain.

a small short-legged smooth-coated breed of hound

From this reading Every one is, of course, familiar with the volumes to which the voyages of the _Adventure_ and the _Beagle_ gave rise, but it must be remembered that the most westerly point attained by the boat-party from the _Beagle_, which ascended the Santa Cruz River, was Mystery Plain.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading In commencing this chapter I may remark that, as far as English publications are concerned, I have found nothing bearing on the zoology of South-eastern Patagonia of later date than the book of Captain Musters, published in 1871, and no work whatever dealing with the mammals of the Cordillera.

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From this reading Every one is, of course, familiar with the volumes to which the voyages of the _Adventure_ and the _Beagle_ gave rise, but it must be remembered that the most westerly point attained by the boat-party from the _Beagle_, which ascended the Santa Cruz River, was Mystery Plain.

(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading In commencing this chapter I may remark that, as far as English publications are concerned, I have found nothing bearing on the zoology of South-eastern Patagonia of later date than the book of Captain Musters, published in 1871, and no work whatever dealing with the mammals of the Cordillera.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Every one is, of course, familiar with the volumes to which the voyages of the _Adventure_ and the _Beagle_ gave rise, but it must be remembered that the most westerly point attained by the boat-party from the _Beagle_, which ascended the Santa Cruz River, was Mystery Plain.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Every one is, of course, familiar with the volumes to which the voyages of the _Adventure_ and the _Beagle_ gave rise, but it must be remembered that the most westerly point attained by the boat-party from the _Beagle_, which ascended the Santa Cruz River, was Mystery Plain.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading In commencing this chapter I may remark that, as far as English publications are concerned, I have found nothing bearing on the zoology of South-eastern Patagonia of later date than the book of Captain Musters, published in 1871, and no work whatever dealing with the mammals of the Cordillera.

short-tailed rough-haired South American rodent

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading In commencing this chapter I may remark that, as far as English publications are concerned, I have found nothing bearing on the zoology of South-eastern Patagonia of later date than the book of Captain Musters, published in 1871, and no work whatever dealing with the mammals of the Cordillera.

plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

-ing form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading In commencing this chapter I may remark that, as far as English publications are concerned, I have found nothing bearing on the zoology of South-eastern Patagonia of later date than the book of Captain Musters, published in 1871, and no work whatever dealing with the mammals of the Cordillera.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading In commencing this chapter I may remark that, as far as English publications are concerned, I have found nothing bearing on the zoology of South-eastern Patagonia of later date than the book of Captain Musters, published in 1871, and no work whatever dealing with the mammals of the Cordillera.

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

From this reading In commencing this chapter I may remark that, as far as English publications are concerned, I have found nothing bearing on the zoology of South-eastern Patagonia of later date than the book of Captain Musters, published in 1871, and no work whatever dealing with the mammals of the Cordillera.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Captain Musters traversed the country with a tribe of Tehuelche Indians, and only at one point touched the Cordillera.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Every one is, of course, familiar with the volumes to which the voyages of the _Adventure_ and the _Beagle_ gave rise, but it must be remembered that the most westerly point attained by the boat-party from the _Beagle_, which ascended the Santa Cruz River, was Mystery Plain.

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

From this reading Every one is, of course, familiar with the volumes to which the voyages of the _Adventure_ and the _Beagle_ gave rise, but it must be remembered that the most westerly point attained by the boat-party from the _Beagle_, which ascended the Santa Cruz River, was Mystery Plain.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

the specified day of the month

From this reading In commencing this chapter I may remark that, as far as English publications are concerned, I have found nothing bearing on the zoology of South-eastern Patagonia of later date than the book of Captain Musters, published in 1871, and no work whatever dealing with the mammals of the Cordillera.

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading In commencing this chapter I may remark that, as far as English publications are concerned, I have found nothing bearing on the zoology of South-eastern Patagonia of later date than the book of Captain Musters, published in 1871, and no work whatever dealing with the mammals of the Cordillera.

causing destruction or much damage

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

(statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

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

From this reading His book is essentially a book treating of these interesting Indians, and he does little more than refer now and then to the zoology of the land through which he passed.

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

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading In commencing this chapter I may remark that, as far as English publications are concerned, I have found nothing bearing on the zoology of South-eastern Patagonia of later date than the book of Captain Musters, published in 1871, and no work whatever dealing with the mammals of the Cordillera.

in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature

From this reading His book is essentially a book treating of these interesting Indians, and he does little more than refer now and then to the zoology of the land through which he passed.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every one is, of course, familiar with the volumes to which the voyages of the _Adventure_ and the _Beagle_ gave rise, but it must be remembered that the most westerly point attained by the boat-party from the _Beagle_, which ascended the Santa Cruz River, was Mystery Plain.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Every one is, of course, familiar with the volumes to which the voyages of the _Adventure_ and the _Beagle_ gave rise, but it must be remembered that the most westerly point attained by the boat-party from the _Beagle_, which ascended the Santa Cruz River, was Mystery Plain.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading In commencing this chapter I may remark that, as far as English publications are concerned, I have found nothing bearing on the zoology of South-eastern Patagonia of later date than the book of Captain Musters, published in 1871, and no work whatever dealing with the mammals of the Cordillera.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

set up or found

From this reading In commencing this chapter I may remark that, as far as English publications are concerned, I have found nothing bearing on the zoology of South-eastern Patagonia of later date than the book of Captain Musters, published in 1871, and no work whatever dealing with the mammals of the Cordillera.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Every one is, of course, familiar with the volumes to which the voyages of the _Adventure_ and the _Beagle_ gave rise, but it must be remembered that the most westerly point attained by the boat-party from the _Beagle_, which ascended the Santa Cruz River, was Mystery Plain.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Every one is, of course, familiar with the volumes to which the voyages of the _Adventure_ and the _Beagle_ gave rise, but it must be remembered that the most westerly point attained by the boat-party from the _Beagle_, which ascended the Santa Cruz River, was Mystery Plain.

wild llama

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In commencing this chapter I may remark that, as far as English publications are concerned, I have found nothing bearing on the zoology of South-eastern Patagonia of later date than the book of Captain Musters, published in 1871, and no work whatever dealing with the mammals of the Cordillera.

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

From this reading His book is essentially a book treating of these interesting Indians, and he does little more than refer now and then to the zoology of the land through which he passed.

plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His book is essentially a book treating of these interesting Indians, and he does little more than refer now and then to the zoology of the land through which he passed.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

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

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

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

From this reading In commencing this chapter I may remark that, as far as English publications are concerned, I have found nothing bearing on the zoology of South-eastern Patagonia of later date than the book of Captain Musters, published in 1871, and no work whatever dealing with the mammals of the Cordillera.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

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

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading Captain Musters traversed the country with a tribe of Tehuelche Indians, and only at one point touched the Cordillera.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading His book is essentially a book treating of these interesting Indians, and he does little more than refer now and then to the zoology of the land through which he passed.

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

From this reading His book is essentially a book treating of these interesting Indians, and he does little more than refer now and then to the zoology of the land through which he passed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Every one is, of course, familiar with the volumes to which the voyages of the _Adventure_ and the _Beagle_ gave rise, but it must be remembered that the most westerly point attained by the boat-party from the _Beagle_, which ascended the Santa Cruz River, was Mystery Plain.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading His book is essentially a book treating of these interesting Indians, and he does little more than refer now and then to the zoology of the land through which he passed.

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

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading In commencing this chapter I may remark that, as far as English publications are concerned, I have found nothing bearing on the zoology of South-eastern Patagonia of later date than the book of Captain Musters, published in 1871, and no work whatever dealing with the mammals of the Cordillera.

the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

plural of “mammal” — any warm-blooded vertebrate having the skin more or less covered with hair; young are born alive except for the small subclass of monotremes and nourished with milk

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In commencing this chapter I may remark that, as far as English publications are concerned, I have found nothing bearing on the zoology of South-eastern Patagonia of later date than the book of Captain Musters, published in 1871, and no work whatever dealing with the mammals of the Cordillera.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

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

From this reading His book is essentially a book treating of these interesting Indians, and he does little more than refer now and then to the zoology of the land through which he passed.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Every one is, of course, familiar with the volumes to which the voyages of the _Adventure_ and the _Beagle_ gave rise, but it must be remembered that the most westerly point attained by the boat-party from the _Beagle_, which ascended the Santa Cruz River, was Mystery Plain.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Every one is, of course, familiar with the volumes to which the voyages of the _Adventure_ and the _Beagle_ gave rise, but it must be remembered that the most westerly point attained by the boat-party from the _Beagle_, which ascended the Santa Cruz River, was Mystery Plain.

plural of “muster” — a gathering of military personnel for duty

From this reading In commencing this chapter I may remark that, as far as English publications are concerned, I have found nothing bearing on the zoology of South-eastern Patagonia of later date than the book of Captain Musters, published in 1871, and no work whatever dealing with the mammals of the Cordillera.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Every one is, of course, familiar with the volumes to which the voyages of the _Adventure_ and the _Beagle_ gave rise, but it must be remembered that the most westerly point attained by the boat-party from the _Beagle_, which ascended the Santa Cruz River, was Mystery Plain.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

not any; not one

From this reading In commencing this chapter I may remark that, as far as English publications are concerned, I have found nothing bearing on the zoology of South-eastern Patagonia of later date than the book of Captain Musters, published in 1871, and no work whatever dealing with the mammals of the Cordillera.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading In commencing this chapter I may remark that, as far as English publications are concerned, I have found nothing bearing on the zoology of South-eastern Patagonia of later date than the book of Captain Musters, published in 1871, and no work whatever dealing with the mammals of the Cordillera.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading His book is essentially a book treating of these interesting Indians, and he does little more than refer now and then to the zoology of the land through which he passed.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In commencing this chapter I may remark that, as far as English publications are concerned, I have found nothing bearing on the zoology of South-eastern Patagonia of later date than the book of Captain Musters, published in 1871, and no work whatever dealing with the mammals of the Cordillera.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Captain Musters traversed the country with a tribe of Tehuelche Indians, and only at one point touched the Cordillera.

and nothing more

From this reading Captain Musters traversed the country with a tribe of Tehuelche Indians, and only at one point touched the Cordillera.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading His book is essentially a book treating of these interesting Indians, and he does little more than refer now and then to the zoology of the land through which he passed.

region in southern South America between the Andes and the South Atlantic

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

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

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

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

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Every one is, of course, familiar with the volumes to which the voyages of the _Adventure_ and the _Beagle_ gave rise, but it must be remembered that the most westerly point attained by the boat-party from the _Beagle_, which ascended the Santa Cruz River, was Mystery Plain.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Captain Musters traversed the country with a tribe of Tehuelche Indians, and only at one point touched the Cordillera.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

plural of “publication” — a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading In commencing this chapter I may remark that, as far as English publications are concerned, I have found nothing bearing on the zoology of South-eastern Patagonia of later date than the book of Captain Musters, published in 1871, and no work whatever dealing with the mammals of the Cordillera.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading In commencing this chapter I may remark that, as far as English publications are concerned, I have found nothing bearing on the zoology of South-eastern Patagonia of later date than the book of Captain Musters, published in 1871, and no work whatever dealing with the mammals of the Cordillera.

large American feline resembling a lion

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

make reference to

From this reading His book is essentially a book treating of these interesting Indians, and he does little more than refer now and then to the zoology of the land through which he passed.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading In commencing this chapter I may remark that, as far as English publications are concerned, I have found nothing bearing on the zoology of South-eastern Patagonia of later date than the book of Captain Musters, published in 1871, and no work whatever dealing with the mammals of the Cordillera.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Every one is, of course, familiar with the volumes to which the voyages of the _Adventure_ and the _Beagle_ gave rise, but it must be remembered that the most westerly point attained by the boat-party from the _Beagle_, which ascended the Santa Cruz River, was Mystery Plain.

located far away spatially

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

move upward

From this reading Every one is, of course, familiar with the volumes to which the voyages of the _Adventure_ and the _Beagle_ gave rise, but it must be remembered that the most westerly point attained by the boat-party from the _Beagle_, which ascended the Santa Cruz River, was Mystery Plain.

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

From this reading Every one is, of course, familiar with the volumes to which the voyages of the _Adventure_ and the _Beagle_ gave rise, but it must be remembered that the most westerly point attained by the boat-party from the _Beagle_, which ascended the Santa Cruz River, was Mystery Plain.

the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

From this reading Every one is, of course, familiar with the volumes to which the voyages of the _Adventure_ and the _Beagle_ gave rise, but it must be remembered that the most westerly point attained by the boat-party from the _Beagle_, which ascended the Santa Cruz River, was Mystery Plain.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

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

From this reading In commencing this chapter I may remark that, as far as English publications are concerned, I have found nothing bearing on the zoology of South-eastern Patagonia of later date than the book of Captain Musters, published in 1871, and no work whatever dealing with the mammals of the Cordillera.

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

From this reading Captain Musters traversed the country with a tribe of Tehuelche Indians, and only at one point touched the Cordillera.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In commencing this chapter I may remark that, as far as English publications are concerned, I have found nothing bearing on the zoology of South-eastern Patagonia of later date than the book of Captain Musters, published in 1871, and no work whatever dealing with the mammals of the Cordillera.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In commencing this chapter I may remark that, as far as English publications are concerned, I have found nothing bearing on the zoology of South-eastern Patagonia of later date than the book of Captain Musters, published in 1871, and no work whatever dealing with the mammals of the Cordillera.

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

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading His book is essentially a book treating of these interesting Indians, and he does little more than refer now and then to the zoology of the land through which he passed.

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

From this reading His book is essentially a book treating of these interesting Indians, and he does little more than refer now and then to the zoology of the land through which he passed.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In commencing this chapter I may remark that, as far as English publications are concerned, I have found nothing bearing on the zoology of South-eastern Patagonia of later date than the book of Captain Musters, published in 1871, and no work whatever dealing with the mammals of the Cordillera.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading His book is essentially a book treating of these interesting Indians, and he does little more than refer now and then to the zoology of the land through which he passed.

showing fear and lack of confidence

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

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

From this reading His book is essentially a book treating of these interesting Indians, and he does little more than refer now and then to the zoology of the land through which he passed.

having come into contact

From this reading Captain Musters traversed the country with a tribe of Tehuelche Indians, and only at one point touched the Cordillera.

past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading Captain Musters traversed the country with a tribe of Tehuelche Indians, and only at one point touched the Cordillera.

-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way

From this reading His book is essentially a book treating of these interesting Indians, and he does little more than refer now and then to the zoology of the land through which he passed.

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading Captain Musters traversed the country with a tribe of Tehuelche Indians, and only at one point touched the Cordillera.

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Every one is, of course, familiar with the volumes to which the voyages of the _Adventure_ and the _Beagle_ gave rise, but it must be remembered that the most westerly point attained by the boat-party from the _Beagle_, which ascended the Santa Cruz River, was Mystery Plain.

plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water

From this reading Every one is, of course, familiar with the volumes to which the voyages of the _Adventure_ and the _Beagle_ gave rise, but it must be remembered that the most westerly point attained by the boat-party from the _Beagle_, which ascended the Santa Cruz River, was Mystery Plain.

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

From this reading Every one is, of course, familiar with the volumes to which the voyages of the _Adventure_ and the _Beagle_ gave rise, but it must be remembered that the most westerly point attained by the boat-party from the _Beagle_, which ascended the Santa Cruz River, was Mystery Plain.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

toward the west

From this reading Every one is, of course, familiar with the volumes to which the voyages of the _Adventure_ and the _Beagle_ gave rise, but it must be remembered that the most westerly point attained by the boat-party from the _Beagle_, which ascended the Santa Cruz River, was Mystery Plain.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading In commencing this chapter I may remark that, as far as English publications are concerned, I have found nothing bearing on the zoology of South-eastern Patagonia of later date than the book of Captain Musters, published in 1871, and no work whatever dealing with the mammals of the Cordillera.

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

From this reading His book is essentially a book treating of these interesting Indians, and he does little more than refer now and then to the zoology of the land through which he passed.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

plural of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In commencing this chapter I may remark that, as far as English publications are concerned, I have found nothing bearing on the zoology of South-eastern Patagonia of later date than the book of Captain Musters, published in 1871, and no work whatever dealing with the mammals of the Cordillera.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading In commencing this chapter I may remark that, as far as English publications are concerned, I have found nothing bearing on the zoology of South-eastern Patagonia of later date than the book of Captain Musters, published in 1871, and no work whatever dealing with the mammals of the Cordillera.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading THE LARGER MAMMALS OF PATAGONIA Little known of natural history of Patagonia -- Distribution of principal mammals -- Huemul -- Range -- Habits -- Horns -- Not timid in remote districts -- Curiosity -- Common puma -- Immense numbers -- Destructive habits -- Method of attack -- Silent -- Expert in hiding lair -- Pearson's puma -- Points of difference -- Characteristics -- Guanaco -- Wide range -- Large herds -- Quantities of bones at drinking-places -- Hard winters -- Habits -- Lack of affection for young -- Patagonian cavy -- Arbitrary limit of range -- Weight -- Habits -- Armadillo.

all the animal life in a particular region or period

From this reading In commencing this chapter I may remark that, as far as English publications are concerned, I have found nothing bearing on the zoology of South-eastern Patagonia of later date than the book of Captain Musters, published in 1871, and no work whatever dealing with the mammals of the Cordillera.