Chapter XX

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

From this reading The _guamos_ were now in full bearing, their luscious pods a grateful refreshment to the heated and thirsty rambler through the woods.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading On account of its wonderful agility and vivacious disposition the machango is much esteemed as a pet by the inhabitants, many of whom keep one or more tied to a post in the court-yard, where they enact to some extent the rôle of buffoon to the whole family.

the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble

From this reading On account of its wonderful agility and vivacious disposition the machango is much esteemed as a pet by the inhabitants, many of whom keep one or more tied to a post in the court-yard, where they enact to some extent the rôle of buffoon to the whole family.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Monkeys and macaws are particularly fond of this fruit; and on the tops of all the highest guamo-trees could be seen family reunions of these chatterers apparently discussing the merits of the crop.

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

From this reading The _guamos_ were now in full bearing, their luscious pods a grateful refreshment to the heated and thirsty rambler through the woods.

from appearances alone

From this reading Monkeys and macaws are particularly fond of this fruit; and on the tops of all the highest guamo-trees could be seen family reunions of these chatterers apparently discussing the merits of the crop.

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From this reading Of monkeys, the most conspicuous in the Llanos are the _araguato_, or howling monkey (Simia ursina), and the _machango_ (S. sajous), this last a small grey monkey, very common in most parts of Venezuela.

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

From this reading Monkeys and macaws are particularly fond of this fruit; and on the tops of all the highest guamo-trees could be seen family reunions of these chatterers apparently discussing the merits of the crop.

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

From this reading On account of its wonderful agility and vivacious disposition the machango is much esteemed as a pet by the inhabitants, many of whom keep one or more tied to a post in the court-yard, where they enact to some extent the rôle of buffoon to the whole family.

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

From this reading Monkeys and macaws are particularly fond of this fruit; and on the tops of all the highest guamo-trees could be seen family reunions of these chatterers apparently discussing the merits of the crop.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading The _guamos_ were now in full bearing, their luscious pods a grateful refreshment to the heated and thirsty rambler through the woods.

a rude or vulgar fool

From this reading On account of its wonderful agility and vivacious disposition the machango is much esteemed as a pet by the inhabitants, many of whom keep one or more tied to a post in the court-yard, where they enact to some extent the rôle of buffoon to the whole family.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On account of its wonderful agility and vivacious disposition the machango is much esteemed as a pet by the inhabitants, many of whom keep one or more tied to a post in the court-yard, where they enact to some extent the rôle of buffoon to the whole family.

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

From this reading Monkeys and macaws are particularly fond of this fruit; and on the tops of all the highest guamo-trees could be seen family reunions of these chatterers apparently discussing the merits of the crop.

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

From this reading Of monkeys, the most conspicuous in the Llanos are the _araguato_, or howling monkey (Simia ursina), and the _machango_ (S. sajous), this last a small grey monkey, very common in most parts of Venezuela.

obvious to the eye or mind

From this reading Of monkeys, the most conspicuous in the Llanos are the _araguato_, or howling monkey (Simia ursina), and the _machango_ (S. sajous), this last a small grey monkey, very common in most parts of Venezuela.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Monkeys and macaws are particularly fond of this fruit; and on the tops of all the highest guamo-trees could be seen family reunions of these chatterers apparently discussing the merits of the crop.

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

From this reading On account of its wonderful agility and vivacious disposition the machango is much esteemed as a pet by the inhabitants, many of whom keep one or more tied to a post in the court-yard, where they enact to some extent the rôle of buffoon to the whole family.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading Monkeys and macaws are particularly fond of this fruit; and on the tops of all the highest guamo-trees could be seen family reunions of these chatterers apparently discussing the merits of the crop.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Monkeys and macaws are particularly fond of this fruit; and on the tops of all the highest guamo-trees could be seen family reunions of these chatterers apparently discussing the merits of the crop.

your usual mood

From this reading On account of its wonderful agility and vivacious disposition the machango is much esteemed as a pet by the inhabitants, many of whom keep one or more tied to a post in the court-yard, where they enact to some extent the rôle of buffoon to the whole family.

order by virtue of superior authority; decree

From this reading On account of its wonderful agility and vivacious disposition the machango is much esteemed as a pet by the inhabitants, many of whom keep one or more tied to a post in the court-yard, where they enact to some extent the rôle of buffoon to the whole family.

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading On account of its wonderful agility and vivacious disposition the machango is much esteemed as a pet by the inhabitants, many of whom keep one or more tied to a post in the court-yard, where they enact to some extent the rôle of buffoon to the whole family.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading On account of its wonderful agility and vivacious disposition the machango is much esteemed as a pet by the inhabitants, many of whom keep one or more tied to a post in the court-yard, where they enact to some extent the rôle of buffoon to the whole family.

a social unit living together

From this reading Monkeys and macaws are particularly fond of this fruit; and on the tops of all the highest guamo-trees could be seen family reunions of these chatterers apparently discussing the merits of the crop.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Monkeys and macaws are particularly fond of this fruit; and on the tops of all the highest guamo-trees could be seen family reunions of these chatterers apparently discussing the merits of the crop.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading Monkeys and macaws are particularly fond of this fruit; and on the tops of all the highest guamo-trees could be seen family reunions of these chatterers apparently discussing the merits of the crop.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The _guamos_ were now in full bearing, their luscious pods a grateful refreshment to the heated and thirsty rambler through the woods.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading The _guamos_ were now in full bearing, their luscious pods a grateful refreshment to the heated and thirsty rambler through the woods.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading Of monkeys, the most conspicuous in the Llanos are the _araguato_, or howling monkey (Simia ursina), and the _machango_ (S. sajous), this last a small grey monkey, very common in most parts of Venezuela.

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

From this reading Monkeys and macaws are particularly fond of this fruit; and on the tops of all the highest guamo-trees could be seen family reunions of these chatterers apparently discussing the merits of the crop.

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

From this reading The _guamos_ were now in full bearing, their luscious pods a grateful refreshment to the heated and thirsty rambler through the woods.

made warm or hot (“het” is a dialectal variant of “heated”)

From this reading The _guamos_ were now in full bearing, their luscious pods a grateful refreshment to the heated and thirsty rambler through the woods.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Monkeys and macaws are particularly fond of this fruit; and on the tops of all the highest guamo-trees could be seen family reunions of these chatterers apparently discussing the merits of the crop.

a long loud emotional utterance

From this reading Of monkeys, the most conspicuous in the Llanos are the _araguato_, or howling monkey (Simia ursina), and the _machango_ (S. sajous), this last a small grey monkey, very common in most parts of Venezuela.

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

From this reading The _guamos_ were now in full bearing, their luscious pods a grateful refreshment to the heated and thirsty rambler through the woods.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading On account of its wonderful agility and vivacious disposition the machango is much esteemed as a pet by the inhabitants, many of whom keep one or more tied to a post in the court-yard, where they enact to some extent the rôle of buffoon to the whole family.

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

From this reading On account of its wonderful agility and vivacious disposition the machango is much esteemed as a pet by the inhabitants, many of whom keep one or more tied to a post in the court-yard, where they enact to some extent the rôle of buffoon to the whole family.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading On account of its wonderful agility and vivacious disposition the machango is much esteemed as a pet by the inhabitants, many of whom keep one or more tied to a post in the court-yard, where they enact to some extent the rôle of buffoon to the whole family.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading On account of its wonderful agility and vivacious disposition the machango is much esteemed as a pet by the inhabitants, many of whom keep one or more tied to a post in the court-yard, where they enact to some extent the rôle of buffoon to the whole family.

immediately past

From this reading Of monkeys, the most conspicuous in the Llanos are the _araguato_, or howling monkey (Simia ursina), and the _machango_ (S. sajous), this last a small grey monkey, very common in most parts of Venezuela.

plural of “llano” — an extensive grassy and nearly treeless plain (especially in Latin America)

From this reading Of monkeys, the most conspicuous in the Llanos are the _araguato_, or howling monkey (Simia ursina), and the _machango_ (S. sajous), this last a small grey monkey, very common in most parts of Venezuela.

having strong sexual appeal

From this reading The _guamos_ were now in full bearing, their luscious pods a grateful refreshment to the heated and thirsty rambler through the woods.

plural of “macaw” — long-tailed brilliantly colored parrot of Central America and South America; among the largest and showiest of parrots

From this reading Monkeys and macaws are particularly fond of this fruit; and on the tops of all the highest guamo-trees could be seen family reunions of these chatterers apparently discussing the merits of the crop.

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

From this reading Of monkeys, the most conspicuous in the Llanos are the _araguato_, or howling monkey (Simia ursina), and the _machango_ (S. sajous), this last a small grey monkey, very common in most parts of Venezuela.

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 On account of its wonderful agility and vivacious disposition the machango is much esteemed as a pet by the inhabitants, many of whom keep one or more tied to a post in the court-yard, where they enact to some extent the rôle of buffoon to the whole family.

plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading Monkeys and macaws are particularly fond of this fruit; and on the tops of all the highest guamo-trees could be seen family reunions of these chatterers apparently discussing the merits of the crop.

any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)

From this reading MONKEY NOTIONS.

plural of “monkey” — any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)

From this reading Monkeys and macaws are particularly fond of this fruit; and on the tops of all the highest guamo-trees could be seen family reunions of these chatterers apparently discussing the merits of the crop.

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

From this reading On account of its wonderful agility and vivacious disposition the machango is much esteemed as a pet by the inhabitants, many of whom keep one or more tied to a post in the court-yard, where they enact to some extent the rôle of buffoon to the whole family.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Of monkeys, the most conspicuous in the Llanos are the _araguato_, or howling monkey (Simia ursina), and the _machango_ (S. sajous), this last a small grey monkey, very common in most parts of Venezuela.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading On account of its wonderful agility and vivacious disposition the machango is much esteemed as a pet by the inhabitants, many of whom keep one or more tied to a post in the court-yard, where they enact to some extent the rôle of buffoon to the whole family.

plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading MONKEY NOTIONS.

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

From this reading The _guamos_ were now in full bearing, their luscious pods a grateful refreshment to the heated and thirsty rambler through the woods.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Monkeys and macaws are particularly fond of this fruit; and on the tops of all the highest guamo-trees could be seen family reunions of these chatterers apparently discussing the merits of the crop.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Monkeys and macaws are particularly fond of this fruit; and on the tops of all the highest guamo-trees could be seen family reunions of these chatterers apparently discussing the merits of the crop.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On account of its wonderful agility and vivacious disposition the machango is much esteemed as a pet by the inhabitants, many of whom keep one or more tied to a post in the court-yard, where they enact to some extent the rôle of buffoon to the whole family.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Of monkeys, the most conspicuous in the Llanos are the _araguato_, or howling monkey (Simia ursina), and the _machango_ (S. sajous), this last a small grey monkey, very common in most parts of Venezuela.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Monkeys and macaws are particularly fond of this fruit; and on the tops of all the highest guamo-trees could be seen family reunions of these chatterers apparently discussing the merits of the crop.

the local environment

From this reading Of monkeys, the most conspicuous in the Llanos are the _araguato_, or howling monkey (Simia ursina), and the _machango_ (S. sajous), this last a small grey monkey, very common in most parts of Venezuela.

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading On account of its wonderful agility and vivacious disposition the machango is much esteemed as a pet by the inhabitants, many of whom keep one or more tied to a post in the court-yard, where they enact to some extent the rôle of buffoon to the whole family.

plural of “pod” — the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves)

From this reading The _guamos_ were now in full bearing, their luscious pods a grateful refreshment to the heated and thirsty rambler through the woods.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading On account of its wonderful agility and vivacious disposition the machango is much esteemed as a pet by the inhabitants, many of whom keep one or more tied to a post in the court-yard, where they enact to some extent the rôle of buffoon to the whole family.

a person who takes long walks in the country

From this reading The _guamos_ were now in full bearing, their luscious pods a grateful refreshment to the heated and thirsty rambler through the woods.

snacks and drinks served as a light meal

From this reading The _guamos_ were now in full bearing, their luscious pods a grateful refreshment to the heated and thirsty rambler through the woods.

plural of “reunion” — a party of former associates who have come together again

From this reading Monkeys and macaws are particularly fond of this fruit; and on the tops of all the highest guamo-trees could be seen family reunions of these chatterers apparently discussing the merits of the crop.

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

From this reading On account of its wonderful agility and vivacious disposition the machango is much esteemed as a pet by the inhabitants, many of whom keep one or more tied to a post in the court-yard, where they enact to some extent the rôle of buffoon to the whole family.

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

From this reading Of monkeys, the most conspicuous in the Llanos are the _araguato_, or howling monkey (Simia ursina), and the _machango_ (S. sajous), this last a small grey monkey, very common in most parts of Venezuela.

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

From this reading Of monkeys, the most conspicuous in the Llanos are the _araguato_, or howling monkey (Simia ursina), and the _machango_ (S. sajous), this last a small grey monkey, very common in most parts of Venezuela.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Monkeys and macaws are particularly fond of this fruit; and on the tops of all the highest guamo-trees could be seen family reunions of these chatterers apparently discussing the merits of the crop.

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

From this reading Of monkeys, the most conspicuous in the Llanos are the _araguato_, or howling monkey (Simia ursina), and the _machango_ (S. sajous), this last a small grey monkey, very common in most parts of Venezuela.

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

From this reading Of monkeys, the most conspicuous in the Llanos are the _araguato_, or howling monkey (Simia ursina), and the _machango_ (S. sajous), this last a small grey monkey, very common in most parts of Venezuela.

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

From this reading On account of its wonderful agility and vivacious disposition the machango is much esteemed as a pet by the inhabitants, many of whom keep one or more tied to a post in the court-yard, where they enact to some extent the rôle of buffoon to the whole family.

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

From this reading The _guamos_ were now in full bearing, their luscious pods a grateful refreshment to the heated and thirsty rambler through the woods.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The _guamos_ were now in full bearing, their luscious pods a grateful refreshment to the heated and thirsty rambler through the woods.

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

From this reading Monkeys and macaws are particularly fond of this fruit; and on the tops of all the highest guamo-trees could be seen family reunions of these chatterers apparently discussing the merits of the crop.

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

From this reading On account of its wonderful agility and vivacious disposition the machango is much esteemed as a pet by the inhabitants, many of whom keep one or more tied to a post in the court-yard, where they enact to some extent the rôle of buffoon to the whole family.

needing moisture

From this reading The _guamos_ were now in full bearing, their luscious pods a grateful refreshment to the heated and thirsty rambler through the woods.

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

From this reading Monkeys and macaws are particularly fond of this fruit; and on the tops of all the highest guamo-trees could be seen family reunions of these chatterers apparently discussing the merits of the crop.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The _guamos_ were now in full bearing, their luscious pods a grateful refreshment to the heated and thirsty rambler through the woods.

bound or secured closely

From this reading On account of its wonderful agility and vivacious disposition the machango is much esteemed as a pet by the inhabitants, many of whom keep one or more tied to a post in the court-yard, where they enact to some extent the rôle of buffoon to the whole family.

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

From this reading The _guamos_ were now in full bearing, their luscious pods a grateful refreshment to the heated and thirsty rambler through the woods.

of the highest quality

From this reading Monkeys and macaws are particularly fond of this fruit; and on the tops of all the highest guamo-trees could be seen family reunions of these chatterers apparently discussing the merits of the crop.

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

From this reading Of monkeys, the most conspicuous in the Llanos are the _araguato_, or howling monkey (Simia ursina), and the _machango_ (S. sajous), this last a small grey monkey, very common in most parts of Venezuela.

a republic in northern South America on the Caribbean; achieved independence from Spain in 1811; rich in oil

From this reading Of monkeys, the most conspicuous in the Llanos are the _araguato_, or howling monkey (Simia ursina), and the _machango_ (S. sajous), this last a small grey monkey, very common in most parts of Venezuela.

precisely as stated

From this reading Of monkeys, the most conspicuous in the Llanos are the _araguato_, or howling monkey (Simia ursina), and the _machango_ (S. sajous), this last a small grey monkey, very common in most parts of Venezuela.

vigorous and animated

From this reading On account of its wonderful agility and vivacious disposition the machango is much esteemed as a pet by the inhabitants, many of whom keep one or more tied to a post in the court-yard, where they enact to some extent the rôle of buffoon to the whole family.

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

From this reading The _guamos_ were now in full bearing, their luscious pods a grateful refreshment to the heated and thirsty rambler through the woods.

in or at the place that

From this reading On account of its wonderful agility and vivacious disposition the machango is much esteemed as a pet by the inhabitants, many of whom keep one or more tied to a post in the court-yard, where they enact to some extent the rôle of buffoon to the whole family.

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

From this reading On account of its wonderful agility and vivacious disposition the machango is much esteemed as a pet by the inhabitants, many of whom keep one or more tied to a post in the court-yard, where they enact to some extent the rôle of buffoon to the whole family.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading On account of its wonderful agility and vivacious disposition the machango is much esteemed as a pet by the inhabitants, many of whom keep one or more tied to a post in the court-yard, where they enact to some extent the rôle of buffoon to the whole family.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading On account of its wonderful agility and vivacious disposition the machango is much esteemed as a pet by the inhabitants, many of whom keep one or more tied to a post in the court-yard, where they enact to some extent the rôle of buffoon to the whole family.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The _guamos_ were now in full bearing, their luscious pods a grateful refreshment to the heated and thirsty rambler through the woods.