Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

highly skilled

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

later than; following

From this reading I had thus the misfortune of being deprived of my hammock, which circumstance compelled me to seek repose at night on the stiff hide covers of the baggage--not a very comfortable couch after a hard ride in the hot sun.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Our long train of baggage-mules and wild beasts necessitated many stoppages by the way in order to incorporate stragglers, but more frequently to hunt anew the runaways among the latter--not an easy task.

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

From this reading Our long train of baggage-mules and wild beasts necessitated many stoppages by the way in order to incorporate stragglers, but more frequently to hunt anew the runaways among the latter--not an easy task.

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

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

again but in a new or different way

From this reading Our long train of baggage-mules and wild beasts necessitated many stoppages by the way in order to incorporate stragglers, but more frequently to hunt anew the runaways among the latter--not an easy task.

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

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

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

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading I had thus the misfortune of being deprived of my hammock, which circumstance compelled me to seek repose at night on the stiff hide covers of the baggage--not a very comfortable couch after a hard ride in the hot sun.

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

From this reading Our long train of baggage-mules and wild beasts necessitated many stoppages by the way in order to incorporate stragglers, but more frequently to hunt anew the runaways among the latter--not an easy task.

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

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

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

From this reading Our long train of baggage-mules and wild beasts necessitated many stoppages by the way in order to incorporate stragglers, but more frequently to hunt anew the runaways among the latter--not an easy task.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

confined by bonds

From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Our long train of baggage-mules and wild beasts necessitated many stoppages by the way in order to incorporate stragglers, but more frequently to hunt anew the runaways among the latter--not an easy task.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

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

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

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

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading I had thus the misfortune of being deprived of my hammock, which circumstance compelled me to seek repose at night on the stiff hide covers of the baggage--not a very comfortable couch after a hard ride in the hot sun.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading I had thus the misfortune of being deprived of my hammock, which circumstance compelled me to seek repose at night on the stiff hide covers of the baggage--not a very comfortable couch after a hard ride in the hot sun.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading I had thus the misfortune of being deprived of my hammock, which circumstance compelled me to seek repose at night on the stiff hide covers of the baggage--not a very comfortable couch after a hard ride in the hot sun.

unvarying in nature

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading I had thus the misfortune of being deprived of my hammock, which circumstance compelled me to seek repose at night on the stiff hide covers of the baggage--not a very comfortable couch after a hard ride in the hot sun.

plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

From this reading I had thus the misfortune of being deprived of my hammock, which circumstance compelled me to seek repose at night on the stiff hide covers of the baggage--not a very comfortable couch after a hard ride in the hot sun.

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

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences

From this reading I had thus the misfortune of being deprived of my hammock, which circumstance compelled me to seek repose at night on the stiff hide covers of the baggage--not a very comfortable couch after a hard ride in the hot sun.

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

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

the power to use something or someone

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Our long train of baggage-mules and wild beasts necessitated many stoppages by the way in order to incorporate stragglers, but more frequently to hunt anew the runaways among the latter--not an easy task.

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

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

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Our long train of baggage-mules and wild beasts necessitated many stoppages by the way in order to incorporate stragglers, but more frequently to hunt anew the runaways among the latter--not an easy task.

-ing form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

a small natural hill

From this reading I had thus the misfortune of being deprived of my hammock, which circumstance compelled me to seek repose at night on the stiff hide covers of the baggage--not a very comfortable couch after a hard ride in the hot sun.

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

From this reading I had thus the misfortune of being deprived of my hammock, which circumstance compelled me to seek repose at night on the stiff hide covers of the baggage--not a very comfortable couch after a hard ride in the hot sun.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading I had thus the misfortune of being deprived of my hammock, which circumstance compelled me to seek repose at night on the stiff hide covers of the baggage--not a very comfortable couch after a hard ride in the hot sun.

toward home

From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading I had thus the misfortune of being deprived of my hammock, which circumstance compelled me to seek repose at night on the stiff hide covers of the baggage--not a very comfortable couch after a hard ride in the hot sun.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading Our long train of baggage-mules and wild beasts necessitated many stoppages by the way in order to incorporate stragglers, but more frequently to hunt anew the runaways among the latter--not an easy task.

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

From this reading I had thus the misfortune of being deprived of my hammock, which circumstance compelled me to seek repose at night on the stiff hide covers of the baggage--not a very comfortable couch after a hard ride in the hot sun.

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

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

make into a whole or make part of a whole

From this reading Our long train of baggage-mules and wild beasts necessitated many stoppages by the way in order to incorporate stragglers, but more frequently to hunt anew the runaways among the latter--not an easy task.

plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Our long train of baggage-mules and wild beasts necessitated many stoppages by the way in order to incorporate stragglers, but more frequently to hunt anew the runaways among the latter--not an easy task.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Our long train of baggage-mules and wild beasts necessitated many stoppages by the way in order to incorporate stragglers, but more frequently to hunt anew the runaways among the latter--not an easy task.

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 Our long train of baggage-mules and wild beasts necessitated many stoppages by the way in order to incorporate stragglers, but more frequently to hunt anew the runaways among the latter--not an easy task.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I had thus the misfortune of being deprived of my hammock, which circumstance compelled me to seek repose at night on the stiff hide covers of the baggage--not a very comfortable couch after a hard ride in the hot sun.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading I had thus the misfortune of being deprived of my hammock, which circumstance compelled me to seek repose at night on the stiff hide covers of the baggage--not a very comfortable couch after a hard ride in the hot sun.

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

From this reading Our long train of baggage-mules and wild beasts necessitated many stoppages by the way in order to incorporate stragglers, but more frequently to hunt anew the runaways among the latter--not an easy task.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I had thus the misfortune of being deprived of my hammock, which circumstance compelled me to seek repose at night on the stiff hide covers of the baggage--not a very comfortable couch after a hard ride in the hot sun.

as follows

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading Our long train of baggage-mules and wild beasts necessitated many stoppages by the way in order to incorporate stragglers, but more frequently to hunt anew the runaways among the latter--not an easy task.

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

From this reading I had thus the misfortune of being deprived of my hammock, which circumstance compelled me to seek repose at night on the stiff hide covers of the baggage--not a very comfortable couch after a hard ride in the hot sun.

not any; not one

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

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

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

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

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Our long train of baggage-mules and wild beasts necessitated many stoppages by the way in order to incorporate stragglers, but more frequently to hunt anew the runaways among the latter--not an easy task.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

slow and laborious because of weight

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

with speed

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

with speed

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading I had thus the misfortune of being deprived of my hammock, which circumstance compelled me to seek repose at night on the stiff hide covers of the baggage--not a very comfortable couch after a hard ride in the hot sun.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading I had thus the misfortune of being deprived of my hammock, which circumstance compelled me to seek repose at night on the stiff hide covers of the baggage--not a very comfortable couch after a hard ride in the hot sun.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

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

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

plural of “runaway” — an easy victory

From this reading Our long train of baggage-mules and wild beasts necessitated many stoppages by the way in order to incorporate stragglers, but more frequently to hunt anew the runaways among the latter--not an easy task.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

try to get or reach

From this reading I had thus the misfortune of being deprived of my hammock, which circumstance compelled me to seek repose at night on the stiff hide covers of the baggage--not a very comfortable couch after a hard ride in the hot sun.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

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

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading I had thus the misfortune of being deprived of my hammock, which circumstance compelled me to seek repose at night on the stiff hide covers of the baggage--not a very comfortable couch after a hard ride in the hot sun.

plural of “stoppage” — the state of inactivity following an interruption

From this reading Our long train of baggage-mules and wild beasts necessitated many stoppages by the way in order to incorporate stragglers, but more frequently to hunt anew the runaways among the latter--not an easy task.

plural of “straggler” — someone who strays or falls behind

From this reading Our long train of baggage-mules and wild beasts necessitated many stoppages by the way in order to incorporate stragglers, but more frequently to hunt anew the runaways among the latter--not an easy task.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading I had thus the misfortune of being deprived of my hammock, which circumstance compelled me to seek repose at night on the stiff hide covers of the baggage--not a very comfortable couch after a hard ride in the hot sun.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Our long train of baggage-mules and wild beasts necessitated many stoppages by the way in order to incorporate stragglers, but more frequently to hunt anew the runaways among the latter--not an easy task.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

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

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

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

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading I had thus the misfortune of being deprived of my hammock, which circumstance compelled me to seek repose at night on the stiff hide covers of the baggage--not a very comfortable couch after a hard ride in the hot sun.

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

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Our long train of baggage-mules and wild beasts necessitated many stoppages by the way in order to incorporate stragglers, but more frequently to hunt anew the runaways among the latter--not an easy task.

transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

-ing form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

except if; if not

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

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

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

precisely as stated

From this reading I had thus the misfortune of being deprived of my hammock, which circumstance compelled me to seek repose at night on the stiff hide covers of the baggage--not a very comfortable couch after a hard ride in the hot sun.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

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

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Our long train of baggage-mules and wild beasts necessitated many stoppages by the way in order to incorporate stragglers, but more frequently to hunt anew the runaways among the latter--not an easy task.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

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

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

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

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

during the time that

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Having now accomplished the most difficult part of our labors, namely, that of transporting three thousand wild animals across a rising stream by such primitive means, we took advantage of the few canoes at our disposal to transfer ourselves and chattels to the other side of the river.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This was not so easily done, as the _creciente_ was rapidly gaining upon us, with no small risk to our ponderous equipment, which had to be landed on the sandy beach; and unless quickly removed, while waiting for another canoe-load, our traps were in constant danger of being carried off by the boisterous waves of the river.