used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not unfrequently we were treated to a serenading chorus of _araguatos_ or howling monkeys, and to the hootings of the _titirijí_ or tiger-owl of the pampas, whose peculiar cries might be readily mistaken, by an unaccustomed ear, for the angry growl of that spotted bandit of the forest--the jaguar.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The distant bellowing of bulls assembling their herds--sure sign that the tiger was prowling near them--lulled us pleasantly to sleep in our hammock-beds after the fatigues and labors of the day.
in addition
From this reading The neighboring woods were also the haunts of several other species of owls and goat-suckers, whose dreary notes wake mournful echoes by night and fill superstitious imaginations with fearful and foreboding visions.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The tiger-owl, which may be said to rank among the feathered tribe as does the jaguar or American tiger among beasts, is nearly the size of a domestic turkey.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The tiger-owl, which may be said to rank among the feathered tribe as does the jaguar or American tiger among beasts, is nearly the size of a domestic turkey.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Not unfrequently we were treated to a serenading chorus of _araguatos_ or howling monkeys, and to the hootings of the _titirijí_ or tiger-owl of the pampas, whose peculiar cries might be readily mistaken, by an unaccustomed ear, for the angry growl of that spotted bandit of the forest--the jaguar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BIRDS OF ILL OMEN AND CARRION HAWKS.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Not unfrequently we were treated to a serenading chorus of _araguatos_ or howling monkeys, and to the hootings of the _titirijí_ or tiger-owl of the pampas, whose peculiar cries might be readily mistaken, by an unaccustomed ear, for the angry growl of that spotted bandit of the forest--the jaguar.
araguatos
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From this reading Not unfrequently we were treated to a serenading chorus of _araguatos_ or howling monkeys, and to the hootings of the _titirijí_ or tiger-owl of the pampas, whose peculiar cries might be readily mistaken, by an unaccustomed ear, for the angry growl of that spotted bandit of the forest--the jaguar.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The tiger-owl, which may be said to rank among the feathered tribe as does the jaguar or American tiger among beasts, is nearly the size of a domestic turkey.
assemblingnounUS /əˈsembəlɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading The distant bellowing of bulls assembling their herds--sure sign that the tiger was prowling near them--lulled us pleasantly to sleep in our hammock-beds after the fatigues and labors of the day.
banditnounUS /ˈbændət/
an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading Not unfrequently we were treated to a serenading chorus of _araguatos_ or howling monkeys, and to the hootings of the _titirijí_ or tiger-owl of the pampas, whose peculiar cries might be readily mistaken, by an unaccustomed ear, for the angry growl of that spotted bandit of the forest--the jaguar.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Not unfrequently we were treated to a serenading chorus of _araguatos_ or howling monkeys, and to the hootings of the _titirijí_ or tiger-owl of the pampas, whose peculiar cries might be readily mistaken, by an unaccustomed ear, for the angry growl of that spotted bandit of the forest--the jaguar.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The tiger-owl, which may be said to rank among the feathered tribe as does the jaguar or American tiger among beasts, is nearly the size of a domestic turkey.
bellowingnounUS /ˈbeloʊɪŋ/
a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
From this reading The distant bellowing of bulls assembling their herds--sure sign that the tiger was prowling near them--lulled us pleasantly to sleep in our hammock-beds after the fatigues and labors of the day.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading BIRDS OF ILL OMEN AND CARRION HAWKS.
bullsnounUS /bʊlz/
plural of “bull” — uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading The distant bellowing of bulls assembling their herds--sure sign that the tiger was prowling near them--lulled us pleasantly to sleep in our hammock-beds after the fatigues and labors of the day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not unfrequently we were treated to a serenading chorus of _araguatos_ or howling monkeys, and to the hootings of the _titirijí_ or tiger-owl of the pampas, whose peculiar cries might be readily mistaken, by an unaccustomed ear, for the angry growl of that spotted bandit of the forest--the jaguar.
CARRIONnounUS /ˈkeriən/
the dead and rotting body of an animal; unfit for human food
From this reading BIRDS OF ILL OMEN AND CARRION HAWKS.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading Not unfrequently we were treated to a serenading chorus of _araguatos_ or howling monkeys, and to the hootings of the _titirijí_ or tiger-owl of the pampas, whose peculiar cries might be readily mistaken, by an unaccustomed ear, for the angry growl of that spotted bandit of the forest--the jaguar.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Not unfrequently we were treated to a serenading chorus of _araguatos_ or howling monkeys, and to the hootings of the _titirijí_ or tiger-owl of the pampas, whose peculiar cries might be readily mistaken, by an unaccustomed ear, for the angry growl of that spotted bandit of the forest--the jaguar.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The distant bellowing of bulls assembling their herds--sure sign that the tiger was prowling near them--lulled us pleasantly to sleep in our hammock-beds after the fatigues and labors of the day.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The distant bellowing of bulls assembling their herds--sure sign that the tiger was prowling near them--lulled us pleasantly to sleep in our hammock-beds after the fatigues and labors of the day.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tiger-owl, which may be said to rank among the feathered tribe as does the jaguar or American tiger among beasts, is nearly the size of a domestic turkey.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading The tiger-owl, which may be said to rank among the feathered tribe as does the jaguar or American tiger among beasts, is nearly the size of a domestic turkey.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading The neighboring woods were also the haunts of several other species of owls and goat-suckers, whose dreary notes wake mournful echoes by night and fill superstitious imaginations with fearful and foreboding visions.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Not unfrequently we were treated to a serenading chorus of _araguatos_ or howling monkeys, and to the hootings of the _titirijí_ or tiger-owl of the pampas, whose peculiar cries might be readily mistaken, by an unaccustomed ear, for the angry growl of that spotted bandit of the forest--the jaguar.
echoesnounUS /ˈekoʊz/
plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
From this reading The neighboring woods were also the haunts of several other species of owls and goat-suckers, whose dreary notes wake mournful echoes by night and fill superstitious imaginations with fearful and foreboding visions.
fatiguesnounUS /fəˈtiːɡz/
military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor
From this reading The distant bellowing of bulls assembling their herds--sure sign that the tiger was prowling near them--lulled us pleasantly to sleep in our hammock-beds after the fatigues and labors of the day.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading The neighboring woods were also the haunts of several other species of owls and goat-suckers, whose dreary notes wake mournful echoes by night and fill superstitious imaginations with fearful and foreboding visions.
featheredadjectiveUS /ˈfeðərd/
adorned with feathers or plumes
From this reading The tiger-owl, which may be said to rank among the feathered tribe as does the jaguar or American tiger among beasts, is nearly the size of a domestic turkey.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading The neighboring woods were also the haunts of several other species of owls and goat-suckers, whose dreary notes wake mournful echoes by night and fill superstitious imaginations with fearful and foreboding visions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not unfrequently we were treated to a serenading chorus of _araguatos_ or howling monkeys, and to the hootings of the _titirijí_ or tiger-owl of the pampas, whose peculiar cries might be readily mistaken, by an unaccustomed ear, for the angry growl of that spotted bandit of the forest--the jaguar.
forebodingnounUS /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/
a feeling of evil to come
From this reading The neighboring woods were also the haunts of several other species of owls and goat-suckers, whose dreary notes wake mournful echoes by night and fill superstitious imaginations with fearful and foreboding visions.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Not unfrequently we were treated to a serenading chorus of _araguatos_ or howling monkeys, and to the hootings of the _titirijí_ or tiger-owl of the pampas, whose peculiar cries might be readily mistaken, by an unaccustomed ear, for the angry growl of that spotted bandit of the forest--the jaguar.
goat-suckers
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From this reading The neighboring woods were also the haunts of several other species of owls and goat-suckers, whose dreary notes wake mournful echoes by night and fill superstitious imaginations with fearful and foreboding visions.
growlnounUS /ɡraʊl/
the sound of growling (as made by animals)
From this reading Not unfrequently we were treated to a serenading chorus of _araguatos_ or howling monkeys, and to the hootings of the _titirijí_ or tiger-owl of the pampas, whose peculiar cries might be readily mistaken, by an unaccustomed ear, for the angry growl of that spotted bandit of the forest--the jaguar.
hammock-beds
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From this reading The distant bellowing of bulls assembling their herds--sure sign that the tiger was prowling near them--lulled us pleasantly to sleep in our hammock-beds after the fatigues and labors of the day.
hauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading The neighboring woods were also the haunts of several other species of owls and goat-suckers, whose dreary notes wake mournful echoes by night and fill superstitious imaginations with fearful and foreboding visions.
HAWKSnounUS /hɔːks/
plural of “hawk” — diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading BIRDS OF ILL OMEN AND CARRION HAWKS.
herdsnounUS /hɜːrdz/
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 distant bellowing of bulls assembling their herds--sure sign that the tiger was prowling near them--lulled us pleasantly to sleep in our hammock-beds after the fatigues and labors of the day.
hootings
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From this reading Not unfrequently we were treated to a serenading chorus of _araguatos_ or howling monkeys, and to the hootings of the _titirijí_ or tiger-owl of the pampas, whose peculiar cries might be readily mistaken, by an unaccustomed ear, for the angry growl of that spotted bandit of the forest--the jaguar.
howlingnounUS /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/
a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading Not unfrequently we were treated to a serenading chorus of _araguatos_ or howling monkeys, and to the hootings of the _titirijí_ or tiger-owl of the pampas, whose peculiar cries might be readily mistaken, by an unaccustomed ear, for the angry growl of that spotted bandit of the forest--the jaguar.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading BIRDS OF ILL OMEN AND CARRION HAWKS.
imaginationsnounUS /ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “imagination” — the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading The neighboring woods were also the haunts of several other species of owls and goat-suckers, whose dreary notes wake mournful echoes by night and fill superstitious imaginations with fearful and foreboding visions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The distant bellowing of bulls assembling their herds--sure sign that the tiger was prowling near them--lulled us pleasantly to sleep in our hammock-beds after the fatigues and labors of the day.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tiger-owl, which may be said to rank among the feathered tribe as does the jaguar or American tiger among beasts, is nearly the size of a domestic turkey.
jaguarnounUS /ˈdʒæɡwɑːr/
a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
From this reading Not unfrequently we were treated to a serenading chorus of _araguatos_ or howling monkeys, and to the hootings of the _titirijí_ or tiger-owl of the pampas, whose peculiar cries might be readily mistaken, by an unaccustomed ear, for the angry growl of that spotted bandit of the forest--the jaguar.
laborsnounUS /ˈleɪbərz/
plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading The distant bellowing of bulls assembling their herds--sure sign that the tiger was prowling near them--lulled us pleasantly to sleep in our hammock-beds after the fatigues and labors of the day.
lulledverbUS /lʌld/
past form of “lull” — calm by deception
From this reading The distant bellowing of bulls assembling their herds--sure sign that the tiger was prowling near them--lulled us pleasantly to sleep in our hammock-beds after the fatigues and labors of the day.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The tiger-owl, which may be said to rank among the feathered tribe as does the jaguar or American tiger among beasts, is nearly the size of a domestic turkey.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Not unfrequently we were treated to a serenading chorus of _araguatos_ or howling monkeys, and to the hootings of the _titirijí_ or tiger-owl of the pampas, whose peculiar cries might be readily mistaken, by an unaccustomed ear, for the angry growl of that spotted bandit of the forest--the jaguar.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading Not unfrequently we were treated to a serenading chorus of _araguatos_ or howling monkeys, and to the hootings of the _titirijí_ or tiger-owl of the pampas, whose peculiar cries might be readily mistaken, by an unaccustomed ear, for the angry growl of that spotted bandit of the forest--the jaguar.
monkeysnounUS /ˈmʌŋkiz/
plural of “monkey” — any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading Not unfrequently we were treated to a serenading chorus of _araguatos_ or howling monkeys, and to the hootings of the _titirijí_ or tiger-owl of the pampas, whose peculiar cries might be readily mistaken, by an unaccustomed ear, for the angry growl of that spotted bandit of the forest--the jaguar.
mournfuladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrnfəl/
expressing sorrow
From this reading The neighboring woods were also the haunts of several other species of owls and goat-suckers, whose dreary notes wake mournful echoes by night and fill superstitious imaginations with fearful and foreboding visions.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The distant bellowing of bulls assembling their herds--sure sign that the tiger was prowling near them--lulled us pleasantly to sleep in our hammock-beds after the fatigues and labors of the day.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The tiger-owl, which may be said to rank among the feathered tribe as does the jaguar or American tiger among beasts, is nearly the size of a domestic turkey.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading The neighboring woods were also the haunts of several other species of owls and goat-suckers, whose dreary notes wake mournful echoes by night and fill superstitious imaginations with fearful and foreboding visions.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The neighboring woods were also the haunts of several other species of owls and goat-suckers, whose dreary notes wake mournful echoes by night and fill superstitious imaginations with fearful and foreboding visions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not unfrequently we were treated to a serenading chorus of _araguatos_ or howling monkeys, and to the hootings of the _titirijí_ or tiger-owl of the pampas, whose peculiar cries might be readily mistaken, by an unaccustomed ear, for the angry growl of that spotted bandit of the forest--the jaguar.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading The neighboring woods were also the haunts of several other species of owls and goat-suckers, whose dreary notes wake mournful echoes by night and fill superstitious imaginations with fearful and foreboding visions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BIRDS OF ILL OMEN AND CARRION HAWKS.
OMENnounUS /ˈoʊmən/
a sign of something about to happen
From this reading BIRDS OF ILL OMEN AND CARRION HAWKS.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not unfrequently we were treated to a serenading chorus of _araguatos_ or howling monkeys, and to the hootings of the _titirijí_ or tiger-owl of the pampas, whose peculiar cries might be readily mistaken, by an unaccustomed ear, for the angry growl of that spotted bandit of the forest--the jaguar.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The neighboring woods were also the haunts of several other species of owls and goat-suckers, whose dreary notes wake mournful echoes by night and fill superstitious imaginations with fearful and foreboding visions.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The distant bellowing of bulls assembling their herds--sure sign that the tiger was prowling near them--lulled us pleasantly to sleep in our hammock-beds after the fatigues and labors of the day.
owlsnounUS /aʊlz/
plural of “owl” — nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
From this reading The neighboring woods were also the haunts of several other species of owls and goat-suckers, whose dreary notes wake mournful echoes by night and fill superstitious imaginations with fearful and foreboding visions.
pampasnounUS /ˈpæmpəz/
the vast grassy plains of northern Argentina
From this reading Not unfrequently we were treated to a serenading chorus of _araguatos_ or howling monkeys, and to the hootings of the _titirijí_ or tiger-owl of the pampas, whose peculiar cries might be readily mistaken, by an unaccustomed ear, for the angry growl of that spotted bandit of the forest--the jaguar.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Not unfrequently we were treated to a serenading chorus of _araguatos_ or howling monkeys, and to the hootings of the _titirijí_ or tiger-owl of the pampas, whose peculiar cries might be readily mistaken, by an unaccustomed ear, for the angry growl of that spotted bandit of the forest--the jaguar.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading The distant bellowing of bulls assembling their herds--sure sign that the tiger was prowling near them--lulled us pleasantly to sleep in our hammock-beds after the fatigues and labors of the day.
prowlingverbUS /ˈpraʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “prowl” — move about in or as if in a predatory manner
From this reading The distant bellowing of bulls assembling their herds--sure sign that the tiger was prowling near them--lulled us pleasantly to sleep in our hammock-beds after the fatigues and labors of the day.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The tiger-owl, which may be said to rank among the feathered tribe as does the jaguar or American tiger among beasts, is nearly the size of a domestic turkey.
without much difficulty
From this reading Not unfrequently we were treated to a serenading chorus of _araguatos_ or howling monkeys, and to the hootings of the _titirijí_ or tiger-owl of the pampas, whose peculiar cries might be readily mistaken, by an unaccustomed ear, for the angry growl of that spotted bandit of the forest--the jaguar.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The tiger-owl, which may be said to rank among the feathered tribe as does the jaguar or American tiger among beasts, is nearly the size of a domestic turkey.
serenadingverbUS /ˌserəˈneɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “serenade” — sing and play for somebody
From this reading Not unfrequently we were treated to a serenading chorus of _araguatos_ or howling monkeys, and to the hootings of the _titirijí_ or tiger-owl of the pampas, whose peculiar cries might be readily mistaken, by an unaccustomed ear, for the angry growl of that spotted bandit of the forest--the jaguar.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The neighboring woods were also the haunts of several other species of owls and goat-suckers, whose dreary notes wake mournful echoes by night and fill superstitious imaginations with fearful and foreboding visions.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The distant bellowing of bulls assembling their herds--sure sign that the tiger was prowling near them--lulled us pleasantly to sleep in our hammock-beds after the fatigues and labors of the day.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading The tiger-owl, which may be said to rank among the feathered tribe as does the jaguar or American tiger among beasts, is nearly the size of a domestic turkey.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The distant bellowing of bulls assembling their herds--sure sign that the tiger was prowling near them--lulled us pleasantly to sleep in our hammock-beds after the fatigues and labors of the day.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading The neighboring woods were also the haunts of several other species of owls and goat-suckers, whose dreary notes wake mournful echoes by night and fill superstitious imaginations with fearful and foreboding visions.
spottedadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtɪd/
having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
From this reading Not unfrequently we were treated to a serenading chorus of _araguatos_ or howling monkeys, and to the hootings of the _titirijí_ or tiger-owl of the pampas, whose peculiar cries might be readily mistaken, by an unaccustomed ear, for the angry growl of that spotted bandit of the forest--the jaguar.
superstitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs/
showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
From this reading The neighboring woods were also the haunts of several other species of owls and goat-suckers, whose dreary notes wake mournful echoes by night and fill superstitious imaginations with fearful and foreboding visions.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The distant bellowing of bulls assembling their herds--sure sign that the tiger was prowling near them--lulled us pleasantly to sleep in our hammock-beds after the fatigues and labors of the day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The distant bellowing of bulls assembling their herds--sure sign that the tiger was prowling near them--lulled us pleasantly to sleep in our hammock-beds after the fatigues and labors of the day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The distant bellowing of bulls assembling their herds--sure sign that the tiger was prowling near them--lulled us pleasantly to sleep in our hammock-beds after the fatigues and labors of the day.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The distant bellowing of bulls assembling their herds--sure sign that the tiger was prowling near them--lulled us pleasantly to sleep in our hammock-beds after the fatigues and labors of the day.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The distant bellowing of bulls assembling their herds--sure sign that the tiger was prowling near them--lulled us pleasantly to sleep in our hammock-beds after the fatigues and labors of the day.
tigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading The distant bellowing of bulls assembling their herds--sure sign that the tiger was prowling near them--lulled us pleasantly to sleep in our hammock-beds after the fatigues and labors of the day.
tiger-owl
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From this reading Not unfrequently we were treated to a serenading chorus of _araguatos_ or howling monkeys, and to the hootings of the _titirijí_ or tiger-owl of the pampas, whose peculiar cries might be readily mistaken, by an unaccustomed ear, for the angry growl of that spotted bandit of the forest--the jaguar.
titirijí
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From this reading Not unfrequently we were treated to a serenading chorus of _araguatos_ or howling monkeys, and to the hootings of the _titirijí_ or tiger-owl of the pampas, whose peculiar cries might be readily mistaken, by an unaccustomed ear, for the angry growl of that spotted bandit of the forest--the jaguar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The distant bellowing of bulls assembling their herds--sure sign that the tiger was prowling near them--lulled us pleasantly to sleep in our hammock-beds after the fatigues and labors of the day.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Not unfrequently we were treated to a serenading chorus of _araguatos_ or howling monkeys, and to the hootings of the _titirijí_ or tiger-owl of the pampas, whose peculiar cries might be readily mistaken, by an unaccustomed ear, for the angry growl of that spotted bandit of the forest--the jaguar.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading The tiger-owl, which may be said to rank among the feathered tribe as does the jaguar or American tiger among beasts, is nearly the size of a domestic turkey.
turkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrki/
large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading The tiger-owl, which may be said to rank among the feathered tribe as does the jaguar or American tiger among beasts, is nearly the size of a domestic turkey.
unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
From this reading Not unfrequently we were treated to a serenading chorus of _araguatos_ or howling monkeys, and to the hootings of the _titirijí_ or tiger-owl of the pampas, whose peculiar cries might be readily mistaken, by an unaccustomed ear, for the angry growl of that spotted bandit of the forest--the jaguar.
unfrequently
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From this reading Not unfrequently we were treated to a serenading chorus of _araguatos_ or howling monkeys, and to the hootings of the _titirijí_ or tiger-owl of the pampas, whose peculiar cries might be readily mistaken, by an unaccustomed ear, for the angry growl of that spotted bandit of the forest--the jaguar.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The distant bellowing of bulls assembling their herds--sure sign that the tiger was prowling near them--lulled us pleasantly to sleep in our hammock-beds after the fatigues and labors of the day.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading The neighboring woods were also the haunts of several other species of owls and goat-suckers, whose dreary notes wake mournful echoes by night and fill superstitious imaginations with fearful and foreboding visions.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading The neighboring woods were also the haunts of several other species of owls and goat-suckers, whose dreary notes wake mournful echoes by night and fill superstitious imaginations with fearful and foreboding visions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The distant bellowing of bulls assembling their herds--sure sign that the tiger was prowling near them--lulled us pleasantly to sleep in our hammock-beds after the fatigues and labors of the day.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Not unfrequently we were treated to a serenading chorus of _araguatos_ or howling monkeys, and to the hootings of the _titirijí_ or tiger-owl of the pampas, whose peculiar cries might be readily mistaken, by an unaccustomed ear, for the angry growl of that spotted bandit of the forest--the jaguar.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not unfrequently we were treated to a serenading chorus of _araguatos_ or howling monkeys, and to the hootings of the _titirijí_ or tiger-owl of the pampas, whose peculiar cries might be readily mistaken, by an unaccustomed ear, for the angry growl of that spotted bandit of the forest--the jaguar.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The tiger-owl, which may be said to rank among the feathered tribe as does the jaguar or American tiger among beasts, is nearly the size of a domestic turkey.
belonging to which person
From this reading Not unfrequently we were treated to a serenading chorus of _araguatos_ or howling monkeys, and to the hootings of the _titirijí_ or tiger-owl of the pampas, whose peculiar cries might be readily mistaken, by an unaccustomed ear, for the angry growl of that spotted bandit of the forest--the jaguar.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The neighboring woods were also the haunts of several other species of owls and goat-suckers, whose dreary notes wake mournful echoes by night and fill superstitious imaginations with fearful and foreboding visions.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The neighboring woods were also the haunts of several other species of owls and goat-suckers, whose dreary notes wake mournful echoes by night and fill superstitious imaginations with fearful and foreboding visions.
