used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _IN THE INDIAN COUNTRY_ Over the Caburi Falls we found a broad expanse of still water, smooth and, while the current was fairly swift, by no means like the treacherous rapids below.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "This is the Indian territory," added the captain, whereupon I became instantly alert, for I was anxious to see the real natives of this wild country.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading "This is the Indian territory," added the captain, whereupon I became instantly alert, for I was anxious to see the real natives of this wild country.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Better navigating now, until almost up to the Big Bend, sir," said Captain Peter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _IN THE INDIAN COUNTRY_ Over the Caburi Falls we found a broad expanse of still water, smooth and, while the current was fairly swift, by no means like the treacherous rapids below.
eagerly desirous
From this reading "This is the Indian territory," added the captain, whereupon I became instantly alert, for I was anxious to see the real natives of this wild country.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The "Big Bend" was a name to conjure with for Lewis and me, for away up the Mazaruni were the diamonds, where the river makes a sharp bend and begins to almost double in its tracks.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "This is the Indian territory," added the captain, whereupon I became instantly alert, for I was anxious to see the real natives of this wild country.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading The "Big Bend" was a name to conjure with for Lewis and me, for away up the Mazaruni were the diamonds, where the river makes a sharp bend and begins to almost double in its tracks.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading _IN THE INDIAN COUNTRY_ Over the Caburi Falls we found a broad expanse of still water, smooth and, while the current was fairly swift, by no means like the treacherous rapids below.
BendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading "Better navigating now, until almost up to the Big Bend, sir," said Captain Peter.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Better navigating now, until almost up to the Big Bend, sir," said Captain Peter.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading This is due to the hilly formation and the lowlands between the hills.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Better navigating now, until almost up to the Big Bend, sir," said Captain Peter.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading _IN THE INDIAN COUNTRY_ Over the Caburi Falls we found a broad expanse of still water, smooth and, while the current was fairly swift, by no means like the treacherous rapids below.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _IN THE INDIAN COUNTRY_ Over the Caburi Falls we found a broad expanse of still water, smooth and, while the current was fairly swift, by no means like the treacherous rapids below.
Caburi
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From this reading _IN THE INDIAN COUNTRY_ Over the Caburi Falls we found a broad expanse of still water, smooth and, while the current was fairly swift, by no means like the treacherous rapids below.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Better navigating now, until almost up to the Big Bend, sir," said Captain Peter.
conjureverbUS /ˈkɑːndʒər/
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
From this reading The "Big Bend" was a name to conjure with for Lewis and me, for away up the Mazaruni were the diamonds, where the river makes a sharp bend and begins to almost double in its tracks.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading _IN THE INDIAN COUNTRY_ Over the Caburi Falls we found a broad expanse of still water, smooth and, while the current was fairly swift, by no means like the treacherous rapids below.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading _IN THE INDIAN COUNTRY_ Over the Caburi Falls we found a broad expanse of still water, smooth and, while the current was fairly swift, by no means like the treacherous rapids below.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading The "Big Bend" was a name to conjure with for Lewis and me, for away up the Mazaruni were the diamonds, where the river makes a sharp bend and begins to almost double in its tracks.
increase twofold
From this reading The "Big Bend" was a name to conjure with for Lewis and me, for away up the Mazaruni were the diamonds, where the river makes a sharp bend and begins to almost double in its tracks.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading This is due to the hilly formation and the lowlands between the hills.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading _IN THE INDIAN COUNTRY_ Over the Caburi Falls we found a broad expanse of still water, smooth and, while the current was fairly swift, by no means like the treacherous rapids below.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading _IN THE INDIAN COUNTRY_ Over the Caburi Falls we found a broad expanse of still water, smooth and, while the current was fairly swift, by no means like the treacherous rapids below.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading _IN THE INDIAN COUNTRY_ Over the Caburi Falls we found a broad expanse of still water, smooth and, while the current was fairly swift, by no means like the treacherous rapids below.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The "Big Bend" was a name to conjure with for Lewis and me, for away up the Mazaruni were the diamonds, where the river makes a sharp bend and begins to almost double in its tracks.
formationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading This is due to the hilly formation and the lowlands between the hills.
set up or found
From this reading _IN THE INDIAN COUNTRY_ Over the Caburi Falls we found a broad expanse of still water, smooth and, while the current was fairly swift, by no means like the treacherous rapids below.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading This is due to the hilly formation and the lowlands between the hills.
hillyadjectiveUS /ˈhɪli/
having hills and crags
From this reading This is due to the hilly formation and the lowlands between the hills.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "This is the Indian territory," added the captain, whereupon I became instantly alert, for I was anxious to see the real natives of this wild country.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _IN THE INDIAN COUNTRY_ Over the Caburi Falls we found a broad expanse of still water, smooth and, while the current was fairly swift, by no means like the treacherous rapids below.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading _IN THE INDIAN COUNTRY_ Over the Caburi Falls we found a broad expanse of still water, smooth and, while the current was fairly swift, by no means like the treacherous rapids below.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading "This is the Indian territory," added the captain, whereupon I became instantly alert, for I was anxious to see the real natives of this wild country.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is due to the hilly formation and the lowlands between the hills.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The "Big Bend" was a name to conjure with for Lewis and me, for away up the Mazaruni were the diamonds, where the river makes a sharp bend and begins to almost double in its tracks.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading The "Big Bend" was a name to conjure with for Lewis and me, for away up the Mazaruni were the diamonds, where the river makes a sharp bend and begins to almost double in its tracks.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _IN THE INDIAN COUNTRY_ Over the Caburi Falls we found a broad expanse of still water, smooth and, while the current was fairly swift, by no means like the treacherous rapids below.
lowlandsnounUS /ˈloʊlændz/
the southern part of Scotland that is not mountainous
From this reading This is due to the hilly formation and the lowlands between the hills.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading The "Big Bend" was a name to conjure with for Lewis and me, for away up the Mazaruni were the diamonds, where the river makes a sharp bend and begins to almost double in its tracks.
Mazaruni
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From this reading The "Big Bend" was a name to conjure with for Lewis and me, for away up the Mazaruni were the diamonds, where the river makes a sharp bend and begins to almost double in its tracks.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The "Big Bend" was a name to conjure with for Lewis and me, for away up the Mazaruni were the diamonds, where the river makes a sharp bend and begins to almost double in its tracks.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading _IN THE INDIAN COUNTRY_ Over the Caburi Falls we found a broad expanse of still water, smooth and, while the current was fairly swift, by no means like the treacherous rapids below.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The "Big Bend" was a name to conjure with for Lewis and me, for away up the Mazaruni were the diamonds, where the river makes a sharp bend and begins to almost double in its tracks.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading "This is the Indian territory," added the captain, whereupon I became instantly alert, for I was anxious to see the real natives of this wild country.
navigatingverbUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “navigate” — travel on water propelled by wind or by other means
From this reading "Better navigating now, until almost up to the Big Bend, sir," said Captain Peter.
not any; not one
From this reading _IN THE INDIAN COUNTRY_ Over the Caburi Falls we found a broad expanse of still water, smooth and, while the current was fairly swift, by no means like the treacherous rapids below.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Better navigating now, until almost up to the Big Bend, sir," said Captain Peter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _IN THE INDIAN COUNTRY_ Over the Caburi Falls we found a broad expanse of still water, smooth and, while the current was fairly swift, by no means like the treacherous rapids below.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading _IN THE INDIAN COUNTRY_ Over the Caburi Falls we found a broad expanse of still water, smooth and, while the current was fairly swift, by no means like the treacherous rapids below.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading "Better navigating now, until almost up to the Big Bend, sir," said Captain Peter.
rapidsnounUS /ˈræpədz/
plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast
From this reading _IN THE INDIAN COUNTRY_ Over the Caburi Falls we found a broad expanse of still water, smooth and, while the current was fairly swift, by no means like the treacherous rapids below.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "This is the Indian territory," added the captain, whereupon I became instantly alert, for I was anxious to see the real natives of this wild country.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The "Big Bend" was a name to conjure with for Lewis and me, for away up the Mazaruni were the diamonds, where the river makes a sharp bend and begins to almost double in its tracks.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Better navigating now, until almost up to the Big Bend, sir," said Captain Peter.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "This is the Indian territory," added the captain, whereupon I became instantly alert, for I was anxious to see the real natives of this wild country.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The "Big Bend" was a name to conjure with for Lewis and me, for away up the Mazaruni were the diamonds, where the river makes a sharp bend and begins to almost double in its tracks.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Better navigating now, until almost up to the Big Bend, sir," said Captain Peter.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading _IN THE INDIAN COUNTRY_ Over the Caburi Falls we found a broad expanse of still water, smooth and, while the current was fairly swift, by no means like the treacherous rapids below.
not in physical motion
From this reading _IN THE INDIAN COUNTRY_ Over the Caburi Falls we found a broad expanse of still water, smooth and, while the current was fairly swift, by no means like the treacherous rapids below.
moving very fast
From this reading _IN THE INDIAN COUNTRY_ Over the Caburi Falls we found a broad expanse of still water, smooth and, while the current was fairly swift, by no means like the treacherous rapids below.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading "This is the Indian territory," added the captain, whereupon I became instantly alert, for I was anxious to see the real natives of this wild country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _IN THE INDIAN COUNTRY_ Over the Caburi Falls we found a broad expanse of still water, smooth and, while the current was fairly swift, by no means like the treacherous rapids below.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is due to the hilly formation and the lowlands between the hills.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Better navigating now, until almost up to the Big Bend, sir," said Captain Peter.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading The "Big Bend" was a name to conjure with for Lewis and me, for away up the Mazaruni were the diamonds, where the river makes a sharp bend and begins to almost double in its tracks.
treacherousadjectiveUS /ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
From this reading _IN THE INDIAN COUNTRY_ Over the Caburi Falls we found a broad expanse of still water, smooth and, while the current was fairly swift, by no means like the treacherous rapids below.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "Better navigating now, until almost up to the Big Bend, sir," said Captain Peter.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Better navigating now, until almost up to the Big Bend, sir," said Captain Peter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _IN THE INDIAN COUNTRY_ Over the Caburi Falls we found a broad expanse of still water, smooth and, while the current was fairly swift, by no means like the treacherous rapids below.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading _IN THE INDIAN COUNTRY_ Over the Caburi Falls we found a broad expanse of still water, smooth and, while the current was fairly swift, by no means like the treacherous rapids below.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _IN THE INDIAN COUNTRY_ Over the Caburi Falls we found a broad expanse of still water, smooth and, while the current was fairly swift, by no means like the treacherous rapids below.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The "Big Bend" was a name to conjure with for Lewis and me, for away up the Mazaruni were the diamonds, where the river makes a sharp bend and begins to almost double in its tracks.
in or at the place that
From this reading The "Big Bend" was a name to conjure with for Lewis and me, for away up the Mazaruni were the diamonds, where the river makes a sharp bend and begins to almost double in its tracks.
whereupon
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From this reading "This is the Indian territory," added the captain, whereupon I became instantly alert, for I was anxious to see the real natives of this wild country.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading _IN THE INDIAN COUNTRY_ Over the Caburi Falls we found a broad expanse of still water, smooth and, while the current was fairly swift, by no means like the treacherous rapids below.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading "This is the Indian territory," added the captain, whereupon I became instantly alert, for I was anxious to see the real natives of this wild country.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The "Big Bend" was a name to conjure with for Lewis and me, for away up the Mazaruni were the diamonds, where the river makes a sharp bend and begins to almost double in its tracks.
