Chapter VIII

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

From this reading By the time we had our shelters erected and this little mix-up with the blacks had been settled, Lewis suddenly looked up from his notebook in which he was keeping a sort of journal, and said, "Say!"

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

From this reading By the time we had our shelters erected and this little mix-up with the blacks had been settled, Lewis suddenly looked up from his notebook in which he was keeping a sort of journal, and said, "Say!"

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

From this reading We were to be two nights here, as we did not intend to travel or work on Sunday.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading _THE GLORIOUS FOURTH_ This was our fifth night of camping on the banks of the Mazaruni.

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

From this reading We were to be two nights here, as we did not intend to travel or work on Sunday.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading By the time we had our shelters erected and this little mix-up with the blacks had been settled, Lewis suddenly looked up from his notebook in which he was keeping a sort of journal, and said, "Say!"

plural of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)

From this reading By the time we had our shelters erected and this little mix-up with the blacks had been settled, Lewis suddenly looked up from his notebook in which he was keeping a sort of journal, and said, "Say!"

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By the time we had our shelters erected and this little mix-up with the blacks had been settled, Lewis suddenly looked up from his notebook in which he was keeping a sort of journal, and said, "Say!"

the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp

From this reading _THE GLORIOUS FOURTH_ This was our fifth night of camping on the banks of the Mazaruni.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading We were to be two nights here, as we did not intend to travel or work on Sunday.

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading By the time we had our shelters erected and this little mix-up with the blacks had been settled, Lewis suddenly looked up from his notebook in which he was keeping a sort of journal, and said, "Say!"

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading "Whoop-ee!" shouted Lewis, leaping to his feet.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading _THE GLORIOUS FOURTH_ This was our fifth night of camping on the banks of the Mazaruni.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading _THE GLORIOUS FOURTH_ This was our fifth night of camping on the banks of the Mazaruni.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading By the time we had our shelters erected and this little mix-up with the blacks had been settled, Lewis suddenly looked up from his notebook in which he was keeping a sort of journal, and said, "Say!"

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading _THE GLORIOUS FOURTH_ This was our fifth night of camping on the banks of the Mazaruni.

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

From this reading By the time we had our shelters erected and this little mix-up with the blacks had been settled, Lewis suddenly looked up from his notebook in which he was keeping a sort of journal, and said, "Say!"

a small natural hill

From this reading "Say it," I remarked, lazily, from my hammock where I was resting.

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

From this reading By the time we had our shelters erected and this little mix-up with the blacks had been settled, Lewis suddenly looked up from his notebook in which he was keeping a sort of journal, and said, "Say!"

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading We were to be two nights here, as we did not intend to travel or work on Sunday.

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

From this reading By the time we had our shelters erected and this little mix-up with the blacks had been settled, Lewis suddenly looked up from his notebook in which he was keeping a sort of journal, and said, "Say!"

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

From this reading "Say it," I remarked, lazily, from my hammock where I was resting.

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

From this reading By the time we had our shelters erected and this little mix-up with the blacks had been settled, Lewis suddenly looked up from his notebook in which he was keeping a sort of journal, and said, "Say!"

have in mind as a purpose

From this reading We were to be two nights here, as we did not intend to travel or work on Sunday.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Say it," I remarked, lazily, from my hammock where I was resting.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading By the time we had our shelters erected and this little mix-up with the blacks had been settled, Lewis suddenly looked up from his notebook in which he was keeping a sort of journal, and said, "Say!"

conformity or harmony

From this reading By the time we had our shelters erected and this little mix-up with the blacks had been settled, Lewis suddenly looked up from his notebook in which he was keeping a sort of journal, and said, "Say!"

in a slow and lazy manner

From this reading "Say it," I remarked, lazily, from my hammock where I was resting.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading "Whoop-ee!" shouted Lewis, leaping to his feet.

United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)

From this reading By the time we had our shelters erected and this little mix-up with the blacks had been settled, Lewis suddenly looked up from his notebook in which he was keeping a sort of journal, and said, "Say!"

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

From this reading By the time we had our shelters erected and this little mix-up with the blacks had been settled, Lewis suddenly looked up from his notebook in which he was keeping a sort of journal, and said, "Say!"

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading By the time we had our shelters erected and this little mix-up with the blacks had been settled, Lewis suddenly looked up from his notebook in which he was keeping a sort of journal, and said, "Say!"

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

From this reading _THE GLORIOUS FOURTH_ This was our fifth night of camping on the banks of the Mazaruni.

a mistake that results from taking one thing to be another

From this reading By the time we had our shelters erected and this little mix-up with the blacks had been settled, Lewis suddenly looked up from his notebook in which he was keeping a sort of journal, and said, "Say!"

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Say it," I remarked, lazily, from my hammock where I was resting.

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

From this reading _THE GLORIOUS FOURTH_ This was our fifth night of camping on the banks of the Mazaruni.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading We were to be two nights here, as we did not intend to travel or work on Sunday.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We were to be two nights here, as we did not intend to travel or work on Sunday.

a book with blank pages for recording notes or memoranda

From this reading By the time we had our shelters erected and this little mix-up with the blacks had been settled, Lewis suddenly looked up from his notebook in which he was keeping a sort of journal, and said, "Say!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _THE GLORIOUS FOURTH_ This was our fifth night of camping on the banks of the Mazaruni.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _THE GLORIOUS FOURTH_ This was our fifth night of camping on the banks of the Mazaruni.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading We were to be two nights here, as we did not intend to travel or work on Sunday.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading _THE GLORIOUS FOURTH_ This was our fifth night of camping on the banks of the Mazaruni.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "Say it," I remarked, lazily, from my hammock where I was resting.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading "Say it," I remarked, lazily, from my hammock where I was resting.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading By the time we had our shelters erected and this little mix-up with the blacks had been settled, Lewis suddenly looked up from his notebook in which he was keeping a sort of journal, and said, "Say!"

express in words

From this reading By the time we had our shelters erected and this little mix-up with the blacks had been settled, Lewis suddenly looked up from his notebook in which he was keeping a sort of journal, and said, "Say!"

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading By the time we had our shelters erected and this little mix-up with the blacks had been settled, Lewis suddenly looked up from his notebook in which he was keeping a sort of journal, and said, "Say!"

plural of “shelter” — a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading By the time we had our shelters erected and this little mix-up with the blacks had been settled, Lewis suddenly looked up from his notebook in which he was keeping a sort of journal, and said, "Say!"

in a vehement outcry

From this reading "Whoop-ee!" shouted Lewis, leaping to his feet.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading By the time we had our shelters erected and this little mix-up with the blacks had been settled, Lewis suddenly looked up from his notebook in which he was keeping a sort of journal, and said, "Say!"

happening unexpectedly

From this reading By the time we had our shelters erected and this little mix-up with the blacks had been settled, Lewis suddenly looked up from his notebook in which he was keeping a sort of journal, and said, "Say!"

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading We were to be two nights here, as we did not intend to travel or work on Sunday.

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

From this reading _THE GLORIOUS FOURTH_ This was our fifth night of camping on the banks of the Mazaruni.

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

From this reading _THE GLORIOUS FOURTH_ This was our fifth night of camping on the banks of the Mazaruni.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading By the time we had our shelters erected and this little mix-up with the blacks had been settled, Lewis suddenly looked up from his notebook in which he was keeping a sort of journal, and said, "Say!"

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

From this reading We were to be two nights here, as we did not intend to travel or work on Sunday.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading We were to be two nights here, as we did not intend to travel or work on Sunday.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading We were to be two nights here, as we did not intend to travel or work on Sunday.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading By the time we had our shelters erected and this little mix-up with the blacks had been settled, Lewis suddenly looked up from his notebook in which he was keeping a sort of journal, and said, "Say!"

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

From this reading _THE GLORIOUS FOURTH_ This was our fifth night of camping on the banks of the Mazaruni.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We were to be two nights here, as we did not intend to travel or work on Sunday.

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

From this reading We were to be two nights here, as we did not intend to travel or work on Sunday.

in or at the place that

From this reading "Say it," I remarked, lazily, from my hammock where I was resting.

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

From this reading By the time we had our shelters erected and this little mix-up with the blacks had been settled, Lewis suddenly looked up from his notebook in which he was keeping a sort of journal, and said, "Say!"

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

From this reading "Whoop-ee!" shouted Lewis, leaping to his feet.

in the company of; together with

From this reading By the time we had our shelters erected and this little mix-up with the blacks had been settled, Lewis suddenly looked up from his notebook in which he was keeping a sort of journal, and said, "Say!"

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

From this reading We were to be two nights here, as we did not intend to travel or work on Sunday.