Chapter XVII

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

From this reading On the second night from our arrival at the Mata, just as most of our party in their hammocks were swinging off into dreamland, the ominous cry of _El Tigre!_--the tiger--was heard in the direction of the camp fires, where a few of the men still lingered.

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

From this reading As if lifted by a gust of the pampero, every man dropped from his aërial couch, and in an instant the whole camp became a scene of the wildest confusion.

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

From this reading As if lifted by a gust of the pampero, every man dropped from his aërial couch, and in an instant the whole camp became a scene of the wildest confusion.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading On the second night from our arrival at the Mata, just as most of our party in their hammocks were swinging off into dreamland, the ominous cry of _El Tigre!_--the tiger--was heard in the direction of the camp fires, where a few of the men still lingered.

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

From this reading On the second night from our arrival at the Mata, just as most of our party in their hammocks were swinging off into dreamland, the ominous cry of _El Tigre!_--the tiger--was heard in the direction of the camp fires, where a few of the men still lingered.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the second night from our arrival at the Mata, just as most of our party in their hammocks were swinging off into dreamland, the ominous cry of _El Tigre!_--the tiger--was heard in the direction of the camp fires, where a few of the men still lingered.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The horses snorted in terror, the men shouted vociferously, while our brave Mónico commenced drumming upon his pots and kettles as if they were so many gongs, with which in his capacity of cook he summoned us to dinner, creating such an uproar as drowned the voices of men and beasts, and was horrible enough to frighten away a legion of jaguars.

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From this reading As if lifted by a gust of the pampero, every man dropped from his aërial couch, and in an instant the whole camp became a scene of the wildest confusion.

plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The horses snorted in terror, the men shouted vociferously, while our brave Mónico commenced drumming upon his pots and kettles as if they were so many gongs, with which in his capacity of cook he summoned us to dinner, creating such an uproar as drowned the voices of men and beasts, and was horrible enough to frighten away a legion of jaguars.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading As if lifted by a gust of the pampero, every man dropped from his aërial couch, and in an instant the whole camp became a scene of the wildest confusion.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading The horses snorted in terror, the men shouted vociferously, while our brave Mónico commenced drumming upon his pots and kettles as if they were so many gongs, with which in his capacity of cook he summoned us to dinner, creating such an uproar as drowned the voices of men and beasts, and was horrible enough to frighten away a legion of jaguars.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As if lifted by a gust of the pampero, every man dropped from his aërial couch, and in an instant the whole camp became a scene of the wildest confusion.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading On the second night from our arrival at the Mata, just as most of our party in their hammocks were swinging off into dreamland, the ominous cry of _El Tigre!_--the tiger--was heard in the direction of the camp fires, where a few of the men still lingered.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading The horses snorted in terror, the men shouted vociferously, while our brave Mónico commenced drumming upon his pots and kettles as if they were so many gongs, with which in his capacity of cook he summoned us to dinner, creating such an uproar as drowned the voices of men and beasts, and was horrible enough to frighten away a legion of jaguars.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading Firebrands flew in every direction, by the uncertain glare of which we gained occasional glimpses of the jaguar, for such was the intruder, prowling near us like a huge cat.

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

From this reading The horses snorted in terror, the men shouted vociferously, while our brave Mónico commenced drumming upon his pots and kettles as if they were so many gongs, with which in his capacity of cook he summoned us to dinner, creating such an uproar as drowned the voices of men and beasts, and was horrible enough to frighten away a legion of jaguars.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading As if lifted by a gust of the pampero, every man dropped from his aërial couch, and in an instant the whole camp became a scene of the wildest confusion.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading The horses snorted in terror, the men shouted vociferously, while our brave Mónico commenced drumming upon his pots and kettles as if they were so many gongs, with which in his capacity of cook he summoned us to dinner, creating such an uproar as drowned the voices of men and beasts, and was horrible enough to frighten away a legion of jaguars.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading As if lifted by a gust of the pampero, every man dropped from his aërial couch, and in an instant the whole camp became a scene of the wildest confusion.

-ing form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading The horses snorted in terror, the men shouted vociferously, while our brave Mónico commenced drumming upon his pots and kettles as if they were so many gongs, with which in his capacity of cook he summoned us to dinner, creating such an uproar as drowned the voices of men and beasts, and was horrible enough to frighten away a legion of jaguars.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading On the second night from our arrival at the Mata, just as most of our party in their hammocks were swinging off into dreamland, the ominous cry of _El Tigre!_--the tiger--was heard in the direction of the camp fires, where a few of the men still lingered.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading The horses snorted in terror, the men shouted vociferously, while our brave Mónico commenced drumming upon his pots and kettles as if they were so many gongs, with which in his capacity of cook he summoned us to dinner, creating such an uproar as drowned the voices of men and beasts, and was horrible enough to frighten away a legion of jaguars.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading On the second night from our arrival at the Mata, just as most of our party in their hammocks were swinging off into dreamland, the ominous cry of _El Tigre!_--the tiger--was heard in the direction of the camp fires, where a few of the men still lingered.

a pleasing country existing only in dreams or imagination

From this reading On the second night from our arrival at the Mata, just as most of our party in their hammocks were swinging off into dreamland, the ominous cry of _El Tigre!_--the tiger--was heard in the direction of the camp fires, where a few of the men still lingered.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading As if lifted by a gust of the pampero, every man dropped from his aërial couch, and in an instant the whole camp became a scene of the wildest confusion.

past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading The horses snorted in terror, the men shouted vociferously, while our brave Mónico commenced drumming upon his pots and kettles as if they were so many gongs, with which in his capacity of cook he summoned us to dinner, creating such an uproar as drowned the voices of men and beasts, and was horrible enough to frighten away a legion of jaguars.

the act of playing drums

From this reading The horses snorted in terror, the men shouted vociferously, while our brave Mónico commenced drumming upon his pots and kettles as if they were so many gongs, with which in his capacity of cook he summoned us to dinner, creating such an uproar as drowned the voices of men and beasts, and was horrible enough to frighten away a legion of jaguars.

angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

From this reading On the second night from our arrival at the Mata, just as most of our party in their hammocks were swinging off into dreamland, the ominous cry of _El Tigre!_--the tiger--was heard in the direction of the camp fires, where a few of the men still lingered.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The horses snorted in terror, the men shouted vociferously, while our brave Mónico commenced drumming upon his pots and kettles as if they were so many gongs, with which in his capacity of cook he summoned us to dinner, creating such an uproar as drowned the voices of men and beasts, and was horrible enough to frighten away a legion of jaguars.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading As if lifted by a gust of the pampero, every man dropped from his aërial couch, and in an instant the whole camp became a scene of the wildest confusion.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading On the second night from our arrival at the Mata, just as most of our party in their hammocks were swinging off into dreamland, the ominous cry of _El Tigre!_--the tiger--was heard in the direction of the camp fires, where a few of the men still lingered.

plural of “firebrand” — a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning

From this reading Firebrands flew in every direction, by the uncertain glare of which we gained occasional glimpses of the jaguar, for such was the intruder, prowling near us like a huge cat.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading On the second night from our arrival at the Mata, just as most of our party in their hammocks were swinging off into dreamland, the ominous cry of _El Tigre!_--the tiger--was heard in the direction of the camp fires, where a few of the men still lingered.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Firebrands flew in every direction, by the uncertain glare of which we gained occasional glimpses of the jaguar, for such was the intruder, prowling near us like a huge cat.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Firebrands flew in every direction, by the uncertain glare of which we gained occasional glimpses of the jaguar, for such was the intruder, prowling near us like a huge cat.

cause fear in

From this reading The horses snorted in terror, the men shouted vociferously, while our brave Mónico commenced drumming upon his pots and kettles as if they were so many gongs, with which in his capacity of cook he summoned us to dinner, creating such an uproar as drowned the voices of men and beasts, and was horrible enough to frighten away a legion of jaguars.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On the second night from our arrival at the Mata, just as most of our party in their hammocks were swinging off into dreamland, the ominous cry of _El Tigre!_--the tiger--was heard in the direction of the camp fires, where a few of the men still lingered.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Firebrands flew in every direction, by the uncertain glare of which we gained occasional glimpses of the jaguar, for such was the intruder, prowling near us like a huge cat.

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading Firebrands flew in every direction, by the uncertain glare of which we gained occasional glimpses of the jaguar, for such was the intruder, prowling near us like a huge cat.

plural of “glimpse” — a quick look

From this reading Firebrands flew in every direction, by the uncertain glare of which we gained occasional glimpses of the jaguar, for such was the intruder, prowling near us like a huge cat.

plural of “gong” — a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick

From this reading The horses snorted in terror, the men shouted vociferously, while our brave Mónico commenced drumming upon his pots and kettles as if they were so many gongs, with which in his capacity of cook he summoned us to dinner, creating such an uproar as drowned the voices of men and beasts, and was horrible enough to frighten away a legion of jaguars.

a strong current of air

From this reading As if lifted by a gust of the pampero, every man dropped from his aërial couch, and in an instant the whole camp became a scene of the wildest confusion.

plural of “hammock” — a small natural hill

From this reading On the second night from our arrival at the Mata, just as most of our party in their hammocks were swinging off into dreamland, the ominous cry of _El Tigre!_--the tiger--was heard in the direction of the camp fires, where a few of the men still lingered.

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

From this reading The horses snorted in terror, the men shouted vociferously, while our brave Mónico commenced drumming upon his pots and kettles as if they were so many gongs, with which in his capacity of cook he summoned us to dinner, creating such an uproar as drowned the voices of men and beasts, and was horrible enough to frighten away a legion of jaguars.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading On the second night from our arrival at the Mata, just as most of our party in their hammocks were swinging off into dreamland, the ominous cry of _El Tigre!_--the tiger--was heard in the direction of the camp fires, where a few of the men still lingered.

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

From this reading As if lifted by a gust of the pampero, every man dropped from his aërial couch, and in an instant the whole camp became a scene of the wildest confusion.

provoking horror

From this reading The horses snorted in terror, the men shouted vociferously, while our brave Mónico commenced drumming upon his pots and kettles as if they were so many gongs, with which in his capacity of cook he summoned us to dinner, creating such an uproar as drowned the voices of men and beasts, and was horrible enough to frighten away a legion of jaguars.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The horses snorted in terror, the men shouted vociferously, while our brave Mónico commenced drumming upon his pots and kettles as if they were so many gongs, with which in his capacity of cook he summoned us to dinner, creating such an uproar as drowned the voices of men and beasts, and was horrible enough to frighten away a legion of jaguars.

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

From this reading Firebrands flew in every direction, by the uncertain glare of which we gained occasional glimpses of the jaguar, for such was the intruder, prowling near us like a huge cat.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading As if lifted by a gust of the pampero, every man dropped from his aërial couch, and in an instant the whole camp became a scene of the wildest confusion.

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

From this reading On the second night from our arrival at the Mata, just as most of our party in their hammocks were swinging off into dreamland, the ominous cry of _El Tigre!_--the tiger--was heard in the direction of the camp fires, where a few of the men still lingered.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading As if lifted by a gust of the pampero, every man dropped from his aërial couch, and in an instant the whole camp became a scene of the wildest confusion.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading On the second night from our arrival at the Mata, just as most of our party in their hammocks were swinging off into dreamland, the ominous cry of _El Tigre!_--the tiger--was heard in the direction of the camp fires, where a few of the men still lingered.

someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission

From this reading Firebrands flew in every direction, by the uncertain glare of which we gained occasional glimpses of the jaguar, for such was the intruder, prowling near us like a huge cat.

a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis

From this reading Firebrands flew in every direction, by the uncertain glare of which we gained occasional glimpses of the jaguar, for such was the intruder, prowling near us like a huge cat.

plural of “jaguar” — a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis

From this reading The horses snorted in terror, the men shouted vociferously, while our brave Mónico commenced drumming upon his pots and kettles as if they were so many gongs, with which in his capacity of cook he summoned us to dinner, creating such an uproar as drowned the voices of men and beasts, and was horrible enough to frighten away a legion of jaguars.

and nothing more

From this reading On the second night from our arrival at the Mata, just as most of our party in their hammocks were swinging off into dreamland, the ominous cry of _El Tigre!_--the tiger--was heard in the direction of the camp fires, where a few of the men still lingered.

plural of “kettle” — a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid

From this reading The horses snorted in terror, the men shouted vociferously, while our brave Mónico commenced drumming upon his pots and kettles as if they were so many gongs, with which in his capacity of cook he summoned us to dinner, creating such an uproar as drowned the voices of men and beasts, and was horrible enough to frighten away a legion of jaguars.

archaic terms for army

From this reading The horses snorted in terror, the men shouted vociferously, while our brave Mónico commenced drumming upon his pots and kettles as if they were so many gongs, with which in his capacity of cook he summoned us to dinner, creating such an uproar as drowned the voices of men and beasts, and was horrible enough to frighten away a legion of jaguars.

held up in the air

From this reading As if lifted by a gust of the pampero, every man dropped from his aërial couch, and in an instant the whole camp became a scene of the wildest confusion.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Firebrands flew in every direction, by the uncertain glare of which we gained occasional glimpses of the jaguar, for such was the intruder, prowling near us like a huge cat.

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading On the second night from our arrival at the Mata, just as most of our party in their hammocks were swinging off into dreamland, the ominous cry of _El Tigre!_--the tiger--was heard in the direction of the camp fires, where a few of the men still lingered.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading As if lifted by a gust of the pampero, every man dropped from his aërial couch, and in an instant the whole camp became a scene of the wildest confusion.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The horses snorted in terror, the men shouted vociferously, while our brave Mónico commenced drumming upon his pots and kettles as if they were so many gongs, with which in his capacity of cook he summoned us to dinner, creating such an uproar as drowned the voices of men and beasts, and was horrible enough to frighten away a legion of jaguars.

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

From this reading On the second night from our arrival at the Mata, just as most of our party in their hammocks were swinging off into dreamland, the ominous cry of _El Tigre!_--the tiger--was heard in the direction of the camp fires, where a few of the men still lingered.

the force of workers available

From this reading On the second night from our arrival at the Mata, just as most of our party in their hammocks were swinging off into dreamland, the ominous cry of _El Tigre!_--the tiger--was heard in the direction of the camp fires, where a few of the men still lingered.

used to form the superlative

From this reading On the second night from our arrival at the Mata, just as most of our party in their hammocks were swinging off into dreamland, the ominous cry of _El Tigre!_--the tiger--was heard in the direction of the camp fires, where a few of the men still lingered.

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

From this reading The horses snorted in terror, the men shouted vociferously, while our brave Mónico commenced drumming upon his pots and kettles as if they were so many gongs, with which in his capacity of cook he summoned us to dinner, creating such an uproar as drowned the voices of men and beasts, and was horrible enough to frighten away a legion of jaguars.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Firebrands flew in every direction, by the uncertain glare of which we gained occasional glimpses of the jaguar, for such was the intruder, prowling near us like a huge cat.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading On the second night from our arrival at the Mata, just as most of our party in their hammocks were swinging off into dreamland, the ominous cry of _El Tigre!_--the tiger--was heard in the direction of the camp fires, where a few of the men still lingered.

occurring from time to time

From this reading Firebrands flew in every direction, by the uncertain glare of which we gained occasional glimpses of the jaguar, for such was the intruder, prowling near us like a huge cat.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the second night from our arrival at the Mata, just as most of our party in their hammocks were swinging off into dreamland, the ominous cry of _El Tigre!_--the tiger--was heard in the direction of the camp fires, where a few of the men still lingered.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading On the second night from our arrival at the Mata, just as most of our party in their hammocks were swinging off into dreamland, the ominous cry of _El Tigre!_--the tiger--was heard in the direction of the camp fires, where a few of the men still lingered.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading On the second night from our arrival at the Mata, just as most of our party in their hammocks were swinging off into dreamland, the ominous cry of _El Tigre!_--the tiger--was heard in the direction of the camp fires, where a few of the men still lingered.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the second night from our arrival at the Mata, just as most of our party in their hammocks were swinging off into dreamland, the ominous cry of _El Tigre!_--the tiger--was heard in the direction of the camp fires, where a few of the men still lingered.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading On the second night from our arrival at the Mata, just as most of our party in their hammocks were swinging off into dreamland, the ominous cry of _El Tigre!_--the tiger--was heard in the direction of the camp fires, where a few of the men still lingered.

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

From this reading As if lifted by a gust of the pampero, every man dropped from his aërial couch, and in an instant the whole camp became a scene of the wildest confusion.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading On the second night from our arrival at the Mata, just as most of our party in their hammocks were swinging off into dreamland, the ominous cry of _El Tigre!_--the tiger--was heard in the direction of the camp fires, where a few of the men still lingered.

plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

From this reading The horses snorted in terror, the men shouted vociferously, while our brave Mónico commenced drumming upon his pots and kettles as if they were so many gongs, with which in his capacity of cook he summoned us to dinner, creating such an uproar as drowned the voices of men and beasts, and was horrible enough to frighten away a legion of jaguars.

-ing form of “prowl” — move about in or as if in a predatory manner

From this reading Firebrands flew in every direction, by the uncertain glare of which we gained occasional glimpses of the jaguar, for such was the intruder, prowling near us like a huge cat.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading As if lifted by a gust of the pampero, every man dropped from his aërial couch, and in an instant the whole camp became a scene of the wildest confusion.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading On the second night from our arrival at the Mata, just as most of our party in their hammocks were swinging off into dreamland, the ominous cry of _El Tigre!_--the tiger--was heard in the direction of the camp fires, where a few of the men still lingered.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading The horses snorted in terror, the men shouted vociferously, while our brave Mónico commenced drumming upon his pots and kettles as if they were so many gongs, with which in his capacity of cook he summoned us to dinner, creating such an uproar as drowned the voices of men and beasts, and was horrible enough to frighten away a legion of jaguars.

past form of “snort” — indicate contempt by breathing noisily and forcefully through the nose

From this reading The horses snorted in terror, the men shouted vociferously, while our brave Mónico commenced drumming upon his pots and kettles as if they were so many gongs, with which in his capacity of cook he summoned us to dinner, creating such an uproar as drowned the voices of men and beasts, and was horrible enough to frighten away a legion of jaguars.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The horses snorted in terror, the men shouted vociferously, while our brave Mónico commenced drumming upon his pots and kettles as if they were so many gongs, with which in his capacity of cook he summoned us to dinner, creating such an uproar as drowned the voices of men and beasts, and was horrible enough to frighten away a legion of jaguars.

not in physical motion

From this reading On the second night from our arrival at the Mata, just as most of our party in their hammocks were swinging off into dreamland, the ominous cry of _El Tigre!_--the tiger--was heard in the direction of the camp fires, where a few of the men still lingered.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading TIGER STORIES.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Firebrands flew in every direction, by the uncertain glare of which we gained occasional glimpses of the jaguar, for such was the intruder, prowling near us like a huge cat.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading The horses snorted in terror, the men shouted vociferously, while our brave Mónico commenced drumming upon his pots and kettles as if they were so many gongs, with which in his capacity of cook he summoned us to dinner, creating such an uproar as drowned the voices of men and beasts, and was horrible enough to frighten away a legion of jaguars.

changing location by moving back and forth

From this reading On the second night from our arrival at the Mata, just as most of our party in their hammocks were swinging off into dreamland, the ominous cry of _El Tigre!_--the tiger--was heard in the direction of the camp fires, where a few of the men still lingered.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading The horses snorted in terror, the men shouted vociferously, while our brave Mónico commenced drumming upon his pots and kettles as if they were so many gongs, with which in his capacity of cook he summoned us to dinner, creating such an uproar as drowned the voices of men and beasts, and was horrible enough to frighten away a legion of jaguars.

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

From this reading On the second night from our arrival at the Mata, just as most of our party in their hammocks were swinging off into dreamland, the ominous cry of _El Tigre!_--the tiger--was heard in the direction of the camp fires, where a few of the men still lingered.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On the second night from our arrival at the Mata, just as most of our party in their hammocks were swinging off into dreamland, the ominous cry of _El Tigre!_--the tiger--was heard in the direction of the camp fires, where a few of the men still lingered.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The horses snorted in terror, the men shouted vociferously, while our brave Mónico commenced drumming upon his pots and kettles as if they were so many gongs, with which in his capacity of cook he summoned us to dinner, creating such an uproar as drowned the voices of men and beasts, and was horrible enough to frighten away a legion of jaguars.

a fierce or audacious person

From this reading TIGER STORIES.

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

From this reading On the second night from our arrival at the Mata, just as most of our party in their hammocks were swinging off into dreamland, the ominous cry of _El Tigre!_--the tiger--was heard in the direction of the camp fires, where a few of the men still lingered.

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

From this reading The horses snorted in terror, the men shouted vociferously, while our brave Mónico commenced drumming upon his pots and kettles as if they were so many gongs, with which in his capacity of cook he summoned us to dinner, creating such an uproar as drowned the voices of men and beasts, and was horrible enough to frighten away a legion of jaguars.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading Firebrands flew in every direction, by the uncertain glare of which we gained occasional glimpses of the jaguar, for such was the intruder, prowling near us like a huge cat.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The horses snorted in terror, the men shouted vociferously, while our brave Mónico commenced drumming upon his pots and kettles as if they were so many gongs, with which in his capacity of cook he summoned us to dinner, creating such an uproar as drowned the voices of men and beasts, and was horrible enough to frighten away a legion of jaguars.

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading The horses snorted in terror, the men shouted vociferously, while our brave Mónico commenced drumming upon his pots and kettles as if they were so many gongs, with which in his capacity of cook he summoned us to dinner, creating such an uproar as drowned the voices of men and beasts, and was horrible enough to frighten away a legion of jaguars.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Firebrands flew in every direction, by the uncertain glare of which we gained occasional glimpses of the jaguar, for such was the intruder, prowling near us like a huge cat.

in a vociferous manner

From this reading The horses snorted in terror, the men shouted vociferously, while our brave Mónico commenced drumming upon his pots and kettles as if they were so many gongs, with which in his capacity of cook he summoned us to dinner, creating such an uproar as drowned the voices of men and beasts, and was horrible enough to frighten away a legion of jaguars.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The horses snorted in terror, the men shouted vociferously, while our brave Mónico commenced drumming upon his pots and kettles as if they were so many gongs, with which in his capacity of cook he summoned us to dinner, creating such an uproar as drowned the voices of men and beasts, and was horrible enough to frighten away a legion of jaguars.

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

From this reading On the second night from our arrival at the Mata, just as most of our party in their hammocks were swinging off into dreamland, the ominous cry of _El Tigre!_--the tiger--was heard in the direction of the camp fires, where a few of the men still lingered.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Firebrands flew in every direction, by the uncertain glare of which we gained occasional glimpses of the jaguar, for such was the intruder, prowling near us like a huge cat.

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

From this reading On the second night from our arrival at the Mata, just as most of our party in their hammocks were swinging off into dreamland, the ominous cry of _El Tigre!_--the tiger--was heard in the direction of the camp fires, where a few of the men still lingered.

in or at the place that

From this reading On the second night from our arrival at the Mata, just as most of our party in their hammocks were swinging off into dreamland, the ominous cry of _El Tigre!_--the tiger--was heard in the direction of the camp fires, where a few of the men still lingered.

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

From this reading Firebrands flew in every direction, by the uncertain glare of which we gained occasional glimpses of the jaguar, for such was the intruder, prowling near us like a huge cat.

during the time that

From this reading The horses snorted in terror, the men shouted vociferously, while our brave Mónico commenced drumming upon his pots and kettles as if they were so many gongs, with which in his capacity of cook he summoned us to dinner, creating such an uproar as drowned the voices of men and beasts, and was horrible enough to frighten away a legion of jaguars.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading As if lifted by a gust of the pampero, every man dropped from his aërial couch, and in an instant the whole camp became a scene of the wildest confusion.

superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading As if lifted by a gust of the pampero, every man dropped from his aërial couch, and in an instant the whole camp became a scene of the wildest confusion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The horses snorted in terror, the men shouted vociferously, while our brave Mónico commenced drumming upon his pots and kettles as if they were so many gongs, with which in his capacity of cook he summoned us to dinner, creating such an uproar as drowned the voices of men and beasts, and was horrible enough to frighten away a legion of jaguars.