used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _DIFFICULTIES OF JUNGLE TRAVEL_ The next two days our trip was disagreeable because of continued rains, but on the third day we camped at four-thirty close to a "path" that led to the largest Indian village.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was determined to visit it and pictured quite a little town.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _DIFFICULTIES OF JUNGLE TRAVEL_ The next two days our trip was disagreeable because of continued rains, but on the third day we camped at four-thirty close to a "path" that led to the largest Indian village.
for the reason that
From this reading _DIFFICULTIES OF JUNGLE TRAVEL_ The next two days our trip was disagreeable because of continued rains, but on the third day we camped at four-thirty close to a "path" that led to the largest Indian village.
Boviander
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From this reading My companion and I were so eager to get to this village next morning that we did not wait to eat, but, taking a handful of food, set out with one Boviander to carry a knife and lantern.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _DIFFICULTIES OF JUNGLE TRAVEL_ The next two days our trip was disagreeable because of continued rains, but on the third day we camped at four-thirty close to a "path" that led to the largest Indian village.
campedverbUS /kæmpt/
past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading _DIFFICULTIES OF JUNGLE TRAVEL_ The next two days our trip was disagreeable because of continued rains, but on the third day we camped at four-thirty close to a "path" that led to the largest Indian village.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading My companion and I were so eager to get to this village next morning that we did not wait to eat, but, taking a handful of food, set out with one Boviander to carry a knife and lantern.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading _DIFFICULTIES OF JUNGLE TRAVEL_ The next two days our trip was disagreeable because of continued rains, but on the third day we camped at four-thirty close to a "path" that led to the largest Indian village.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading We could see the tall column of smoke from their fires.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading My companion and I were so eager to get to this village next morning that we did not wait to eat, but, taking a handful of food, set out with one Boviander to carry a knife and lantern.
without stop or interruption
From this reading _DIFFICULTIES OF JUNGLE TRAVEL_ The next two days our trip was disagreeable because of continued rains, but on the third day we camped at four-thirty close to a "path" that led to the largest Indian village.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We could see the tall column of smoke from their fires.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _DIFFICULTIES OF JUNGLE TRAVEL_ The next two days our trip was disagreeable because of continued rains, but on the third day we camped at four-thirty close to a "path" that led to the largest Indian village.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _DIFFICULTIES OF JUNGLE TRAVEL_ The next two days our trip was disagreeable because of continued rains, but on the third day we camped at four-thirty close to a "path" that led to the largest Indian village.
characterized by great determination
From this reading I was determined to visit it and pictured quite a little town.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading My companion and I were so eager to get to this village next morning that we did not wait to eat, but, taking a handful of food, set out with one Boviander to carry a knife and lantern.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading _DIFFICULTIES OF JUNGLE TRAVEL_ The next two days our trip was disagreeable because of continued rains, but on the third day we camped at four-thirty close to a "path" that led to the largest Indian village.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading _DIFFICULTIES OF JUNGLE TRAVEL_ The next two days our trip was disagreeable because of continued rains, but on the third day we camped at four-thirty close to a "path" that led to the largest Indian village.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading My companion and I were so eager to get to this village next morning that we did not wait to eat, but, taking a handful of food, set out with one Boviander to carry a knife and lantern.
take in solid food
From this reading My companion and I were so eager to get to this village next morning that we did not wait to eat, but, taking a handful of food, set out with one Boviander to carry a knife and lantern.
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading We could see the tall column of smoke from their fires.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first time I learned something of the difficulties of jungle travel.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading My companion and I were so eager to get to this village next morning that we did not wait to eat, but, taking a handful of food, set out with one Boviander to carry a knife and lantern.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the first time I learned something of the difficulties of jungle travel.
four-thirty
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From this reading _DIFFICULTIES OF JUNGLE TRAVEL_ The next two days our trip was disagreeable because of continued rains, but on the third day we camped at four-thirty close to a "path" that led to the largest Indian village.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We could see the tall column of smoke from their fires.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading My companion and I were so eager to get to this village next morning that we did not wait to eat, but, taking a handful of food, set out with one Boviander to carry a knife and lantern.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading My companion and I were so eager to get to this village next morning that we did not wait to eat, but, taking a handful of food, set out with one Boviander to carry a knife and lantern.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was determined to visit it and pictured quite a little town.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading _DIFFICULTIES OF JUNGLE TRAVEL_ The next two days our trip was disagreeable because of continued rains, but on the third day we camped at four-thirty close to a "path" that led to the largest Indian village.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was determined to visit it and pictured quite a little town.
JUNGLEnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading _DIFFICULTIES OF JUNGLE TRAVEL_ The next two days our trip was disagreeable because of continued rains, but on the third day we camped at four-thirty close to a "path" that led to the largest Indian village.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading My companion and I were so eager to get to this village next morning that we did not wait to eat, but, taking a handful of food, set out with one Boviander to carry a knife and lantern.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading My companion and I were so eager to get to this village next morning that we did not wait to eat, but, taking a handful of food, set out with one Boviander to carry a knife and lantern.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _DIFFICULTIES OF JUNGLE TRAVEL_ The next two days our trip was disagreeable because of continued rains, but on the third day we camped at four-thirty close to a "path" that led to the largest Indian village.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading For the first time I learned something of the difficulties of jungle travel.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading _DIFFICULTIES OF JUNGLE TRAVEL_ The next two days our trip was disagreeable because of continued rains, but on the third day we camped at four-thirty close to a "path" that led to the largest Indian village.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I was determined to visit it and pictured quite a little town.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading My companion and I were so eager to get to this village next morning that we did not wait to eat, but, taking a handful of food, set out with one Boviander to carry a knife and lantern.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My companion and I were so eager to get to this village next morning that we did not wait to eat, but, taking a handful of food, set out with one Boviander to carry a knife and lantern.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _DIFFICULTIES OF JUNGLE TRAVEL_ The next two days our trip was disagreeable because of continued rains, but on the third day we camped at four-thirty close to a "path" that led to the largest Indian village.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My companion and I were so eager to get to this village next morning that we did not wait to eat, but, taking a handful of food, set out with one Boviander to carry a knife and lantern.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _DIFFICULTIES OF JUNGLE TRAVEL_ The next two days our trip was disagreeable because of continued rains, but on the third day we camped at four-thirty close to a "path" that led to the largest Indian village.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _DIFFICULTIES OF JUNGLE TRAVEL_ The next two days our trip was disagreeable because of continued rains, but on the third day we camped at four-thirty close to a "path" that led to the largest Indian village.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading My companion and I were so eager to get to this village next morning that we did not wait to eat, but, taking a handful of food, set out with one Boviander to carry a knife and lantern.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _DIFFICULTIES OF JUNGLE TRAVEL_ The next two days our trip was disagreeable because of continued rains, but on the third day we camped at four-thirty close to a "path" that led to the largest Indian village.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading My companion and I were so eager to get to this village next morning that we did not wait to eat, but, taking a handful of food, set out with one Boviander to carry a knife and lantern.
a course of conduct
From this reading _DIFFICULTIES OF JUNGLE TRAVEL_ The next two days our trip was disagreeable because of continued rains, but on the third day we camped at four-thirty close to a "path" that led to the largest Indian village.
picturedadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərd/
seen in the mind as a mental image
From this reading I was determined to visit it and pictured quite a little town.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I was determined to visit it and pictured quite a little town.
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading _DIFFICULTIES OF JUNGLE TRAVEL_ The next two days our trip was disagreeable because of continued rains, but on the third day we camped at four-thirty close to a "path" that led to the largest Indian village.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We could see the tall column of smoke from their fires.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading My companion and I were so eager to get to this village next morning that we did not wait to eat, but, taking a handful of food, set out with one Boviander to carry a knife and lantern.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading We could see the tall column of smoke from their fires.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading My companion and I were so eager to get to this village next morning that we did not wait to eat, but, taking a handful of food, set out with one Boviander to carry a knife and lantern.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading For the first time I learned something of the difficulties of jungle travel.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading My companion and I were so eager to get to this village next morning that we did not wait to eat, but, taking a handful of food, set out with one Boviander to carry a knife and lantern.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading We could see the tall column of smoke from their fires.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _DIFFICULTIES OF JUNGLE TRAVEL_ The next two days our trip was disagreeable because of continued rains, but on the third day we camped at four-thirty close to a "path" that led to the largest Indian village.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _DIFFICULTIES OF JUNGLE TRAVEL_ The next two days our trip was disagreeable because of continued rains, but on the third day we camped at four-thirty close to a "path" that led to the largest Indian village.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We could see the tall column of smoke from their fires.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading _DIFFICULTIES OF JUNGLE TRAVEL_ The next two days our trip was disagreeable because of continued rains, but on the third day we camped at four-thirty close to a "path" that led to the largest Indian village.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading My companion and I were so eager to get to this village next morning that we did not wait to eat, but, taking a handful of food, set out with one Boviander to carry a knife and lantern.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time I learned something of the difficulties of jungle travel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _DIFFICULTIES OF JUNGLE TRAVEL_ The next two days our trip was disagreeable because of continued rains, but on the third day we camped at four-thirty close to a "path" that led to the largest Indian village.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading I was determined to visit it and pictured quite a little town.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _DIFFICULTIES OF JUNGLE TRAVEL_ The next two days our trip was disagreeable because of continued rains, but on the third day we camped at four-thirty close to a "path" that led to the largest Indian village.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading _DIFFICULTIES OF JUNGLE TRAVEL_ The next two days our trip was disagreeable because of continued rains, but on the third day we camped at four-thirty close to a "path" that led to the largest Indian village.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _DIFFICULTIES OF JUNGLE TRAVEL_ The next two days our trip was disagreeable because of continued rains, but on the third day we camped at four-thirty close to a "path" that led to the largest Indian village.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading _DIFFICULTIES OF JUNGLE TRAVEL_ The next two days our trip was disagreeable because of continued rains, but on the third day we camped at four-thirty close to a "path" that led to the largest Indian village.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I was determined to visit it and pictured quite a little town.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading My companion and I were so eager to get to this village next morning that we did not wait to eat, but, taking a handful of food, set out with one Boviander to carry a knife and lantern.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _DIFFICULTIES OF JUNGLE TRAVEL_ The next two days our trip was disagreeable because of continued rains, but on the third day we camped at four-thirty close to a "path" that led to the largest Indian village.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _DIFFICULTIES OF JUNGLE TRAVEL_ The next two days our trip was disagreeable because of continued rains, but on the third day we camped at four-thirty close to a "path" that led to the largest Indian village.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My companion and I were so eager to get to this village next morning that we did not wait to eat, but, taking a handful of food, set out with one Boviander to carry a knife and lantern.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My companion and I were so eager to get to this village next morning that we did not wait to eat, but, taking a handful of food, set out with one Boviander to carry a knife and lantern.
