used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a word, it seemed impossible to him that behind this last curtain of mountains, and in the vast and certainly inhabited plain stretching out before him, he could fail to obtain some news of the European caravan.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading The conquest just achieved by M. Desrioux in the dominion of science, had no effect on his pride.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading He would not admit for a moment, even to himself, that instead of having come southwards, she might have been obliged to return towards the north, or that she might have fallen a victim either to the climate or a savage attack.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading If he congratulated himself at all on his success, it was simply because he had managed to overcome one of the obstacles which, in his idea, separated him from Madame de Guéran.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a word, it seemed impossible to him that behind this last curtain of mountains, and in the vast and certainly inhabited plain stretching out before him, he could fail to obtain some news of the European caravan.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If he congratulated himself at all on his success, it was simply because he had managed to overcome one of the obstacles which, in his idea, separated him from Madame de Guéran.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading He would not admit for a moment, even to himself, that instead of having come southwards, she might have been obliged to return towards the north, or that she might have fallen a victim either to the climate or a savage attack.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading His heart beat high at the thought that down below him, at the edge of a forest, on the bank of a river, or in some unknown village, he might suddenly find himself face to face with Laura de Guéran.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading His heart beat high at the thought that down below him, at the edge of a forest, on the bank of a river, or in some unknown village, he might suddenly find himself face to face with Laura de Guéran.
for the reason that
From this reading If he congratulated himself at all on his success, it was simply because he had managed to overcome one of the obstacles which, in his idea, separated him from Madame de Guéran.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He would not admit for a moment, even to himself, that instead of having come southwards, she might have been obliged to return towards the north, or that she might have fallen a victim either to the climate or a savage attack.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In a word, it seemed impossible to him that behind this last curtain of mountains, and in the vast and certainly inhabited plain stretching out before him, he could fail to obtain some news of the European caravan.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading In a word, it seemed impossible to him that behind this last curtain of mountains, and in the vast and certainly inhabited plain stretching out before him, he could fail to obtain some news of the European caravan.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading His heart beat high at the thought that down below him, at the edge of a forest, on the bank of a river, or in some unknown village, he might suddenly find himself face to face with Laura de Guéran.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The conquest just achieved by M. Desrioux in the dominion of science, had no effect on his pride.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading In a word, it seemed impossible to him that behind this last curtain of mountains, and in the vast and certainly inhabited plain stretching out before him, he could fail to obtain some news of the European caravan.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading In a word, it seemed impossible to him that behind this last curtain of mountains, and in the vast and certainly inhabited plain stretching out before him, he could fail to obtain some news of the European caravan.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading He would not admit for a moment, even to himself, that instead of having come southwards, she might have been obliged to return towards the north, or that she might have fallen a victim either to the climate or a savage attack.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He would not admit for a moment, even to himself, that instead of having come southwards, she might have been obliged to return towards the north, or that she might have fallen a victim either to the climate or a savage attack.
congratulatedverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪd/
past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading If he congratulated himself at all on his success, it was simply because he had managed to overcome one of the obstacles which, in his idea, separated him from Madame de Guéran.
conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading The conquest just achieved by M. Desrioux in the dominion of science, had no effect on his pride.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In a word, it seemed impossible to him that behind this last curtain of mountains, and in the vast and certainly inhabited plain stretching out before him, he could fail to obtain some news of the European caravan.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading In a word, it seemed impossible to him that behind this last curtain of mountains, and in the vast and certainly inhabited plain stretching out before him, he could fail to obtain some news of the European caravan.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading If he congratulated himself at all on his success, it was simply because he had managed to overcome one of the obstacles which, in his idea, separated him from Madame de Guéran.
Desrioux
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From this reading The conquest just achieved by M. Desrioux in the dominion of science, had no effect on his pride.
dominionnounUS /dəˈmɪnjən/
dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading The conquest just achieved by M. Desrioux in the dominion of science, had no effect on his pride.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading His heart beat high at the thought that down below him, at the edge of a forest, on the bank of a river, or in some unknown village, he might suddenly find himself face to face with Laura de Guéran.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading His heart beat high at the thought that down below him, at the edge of a forest, on the bank of a river, or in some unknown village, he might suddenly find himself face to face with Laura de Guéran.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The conquest just achieved by M. Desrioux in the dominion of science, had no effect on his pride.
one or the other of two
From this reading He would not admit for a moment, even to himself, that instead of having come southwards, she might have been obliged to return towards the north, or that she might have fallen a victim either to the climate or a savage attack.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading In a word, it seemed impossible to him that behind this last curtain of mountains, and in the vast and certainly inhabited plain stretching out before him, he could fail to obtain some news of the European caravan.
divisible by two
From this reading He would not admit for a moment, even to himself, that instead of having come southwards, she might have been obliged to return towards the north, or that she might have fallen a victim either to the climate or a savage attack.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His heart beat high at the thought that down below him, at the edge of a forest, on the bank of a river, or in some unknown village, he might suddenly find himself face to face with Laura de Guéran.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading In a word, it seemed impossible to him that behind this last curtain of mountains, and in the vast and certainly inhabited plain stretching out before him, he could fail to obtain some news of the European caravan.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading He would not admit for a moment, even to himself, that instead of having come southwards, she might have been obliged to return towards the north, or that she might have fallen a victim either to the climate or a savage attack.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading His heart beat high at the thought that down below him, at the edge of a forest, on the bank of a river, or in some unknown village, he might suddenly find himself face to face with Laura de Guéran.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He would not admit for a moment, even to himself, that instead of having come southwards, she might have been obliged to return towards the north, or that she might have fallen a victim either to the climate or a savage attack.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading His heart beat high at the thought that down below him, at the edge of a forest, on the bank of a river, or in some unknown village, he might suddenly find himself face to face with Laura de Guéran.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If he congratulated himself at all on his success, it was simply because he had managed to overcome one of the obstacles which, in his idea, separated him from Madame de Guéran.
Guéran
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From this reading If he congratulated himself at all on his success, it was simply because he had managed to overcome one of the obstacles which, in his idea, separated him from Madame de Guéran.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The conquest just achieved by M. Desrioux in the dominion of science, had no effect on his pride.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He would not admit for a moment, even to himself, that instead of having come southwards, she might have been obliged to return towards the north, or that she might have fallen a victim either to the climate or a savage attack.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He would not admit for a moment, even to himself, that instead of having come southwards, she might have been obliged to return towards the north, or that she might have fallen a victim either to the climate or a savage attack.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he congratulated himself at all on his success, it was simply because he had managed to overcome one of the obstacles which, in his idea, separated him from Madame de Guéran.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His heart beat high at the thought that down below him, at the edge of a forest, on the bank of a river, or in some unknown village, he might suddenly find himself face to face with Laura de Guéran.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading His heart beat high at the thought that down below him, at the edge of a forest, on the bank of a river, or in some unknown village, he might suddenly find himself face to face with Laura de Guéran.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If he congratulated himself at all on his success, it was simply because he had managed to overcome one of the obstacles which, in his idea, separated him from Madame de Guéran.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading If he congratulated himself at all on his success, it was simply because he had managed to overcome one of the obstacles which, in his idea, separated him from Madame de Guéran.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The conquest just achieved by M. Desrioux in the dominion of science, had no effect on his pride.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading If he congratulated himself at all on his success, it was simply because he had managed to overcome one of the obstacles which, in his idea, separated him from Madame de Guéran.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he congratulated himself at all on his success, it was simply because he had managed to overcome one of the obstacles which, in his idea, separated him from Madame de Guéran.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading In a word, it seemed impossible to him that behind this last curtain of mountains, and in the vast and certainly inhabited plain stretching out before him, he could fail to obtain some news of the European caravan.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The conquest just achieved by M. Desrioux in the dominion of science, had no effect on his pride.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading In a word, it seemed impossible to him that behind this last curtain of mountains, and in the vast and certainly inhabited plain stretching out before him, he could fail to obtain some news of the European caravan.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading He would not admit for a moment, even to himself, that instead of having come southwards, she might have been obliged to return towards the north, or that she might have fallen a victim either to the climate or a savage attack.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If he congratulated himself at all on his success, it was simply because he had managed to overcome one of the obstacles which, in his idea, separated him from Madame de Guéran.
and nothing more
From this reading The conquest just achieved by M. Desrioux in the dominion of science, had no effect on his pride.
immediately past
From this reading In a word, it seemed impossible to him that behind this last curtain of mountains, and in the vast and certainly inhabited plain stretching out before him, he could fail to obtain some news of the European caravan.
Laura
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From this reading His heart beat high at the thought that down below him, at the edge of a forest, on the bank of a river, or in some unknown village, he might suddenly find himself face to face with Laura de Guéran.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading The conquest just achieved by M. Desrioux in the dominion of science, had no effect on his pride.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading If he congratulated himself at all on his success, it was simply because he had managed to overcome one of the obstacles which, in his idea, separated him from Madame de Guéran.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading If he congratulated himself at all on his success, it was simply because he had managed to overcome one of the obstacles which, in his idea, separated him from Madame de Guéran.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His heart beat high at the thought that down below him, at the edge of a forest, on the bank of a river, or in some unknown village, he might suddenly find himself face to face with Laura de Guéran.
a particular point in time
From this reading He would not admit for a moment, even to himself, that instead of having come southwards, she might have been obliged to return towards the north, or that she might have fallen a victim either to the climate or a savage attack.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading In a word, it seemed impossible to him that behind this last curtain of mountains, and in the vast and certainly inhabited plain stretching out before him, he could fail to obtain some news of the European caravan.
information about recent and important events
From this reading In a word, it seemed impossible to him that behind this last curtain of mountains, and in the vast and certainly inhabited plain stretching out before him, he could fail to obtain some news of the European caravan.
not any; not one
From this reading The conquest just achieved by M. Desrioux in the dominion of science, had no effect on his pride.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading He would not admit for a moment, even to himself, that instead of having come southwards, she might have been obliged to return towards the north, or that she might have fallen a victim either to the climate or a savage attack.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He would not admit for a moment, even to himself, that instead of having come southwards, she might have been obliged to return towards the north, or that she might have fallen a victim either to the climate or a savage attack.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading He would not admit for a moment, even to himself, that instead of having come southwards, she might have been obliged to return towards the north, or that she might have fallen a victim either to the climate or a savage attack.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading If he congratulated himself at all on his success, it was simply because he had managed to overcome one of the obstacles which, in his idea, separated him from Madame de Guéran.
come into possession of
From this reading In a word, it seemed impossible to him that behind this last curtain of mountains, and in the vast and certainly inhabited plain stretching out before him, he could fail to obtain some news of the European caravan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The conquest just achieved by M. Desrioux in the dominion of science, had no effect on his pride.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The conquest just achieved by M. Desrioux in the dominion of science, had no effect on his pride.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If he congratulated himself at all on his success, it was simply because he had managed to overcome one of the obstacles which, in his idea, separated him from Madame de Guéran.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His heart beat high at the thought that down below him, at the edge of a forest, on the bank of a river, or in some unknown village, he might suddenly find himself face to face with Laura de Guéran.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In a word, it seemed impossible to him that behind this last curtain of mountains, and in the vast and certainly inhabited plain stretching out before him, he could fail to obtain some news of the European caravan.
win a victory over
From this reading If he congratulated himself at all on his success, it was simply because he had managed to overcome one of the obstacles which, in his idea, separated him from Madame de Guéran.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading In a word, it seemed impossible to him that behind this last curtain of mountains, and in the vast and certainly inhabited plain stretching out before him, he could fail to obtain some news of the European caravan.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading The conquest just achieved by M. Desrioux in the dominion of science, had no effect on his pride.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He would not admit for a moment, even to himself, that instead of having come southwards, she might have been obliged to return towards the north, or that she might have fallen a victim either to the climate or a savage attack.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading His heart beat high at the thought that down below him, at the edge of a forest, on the bank of a river, or in some unknown village, he might suddenly find himself face to face with Laura de Guéran.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading He would not admit for a moment, even to himself, that instead of having come southwards, she might have been obliged to return towards the north, or that she might have fallen a victim either to the climate or a savage attack.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading The conquest just achieved by M. Desrioux in the dominion of science, had no effect on his pride.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In a word, it seemed impossible to him that behind this last curtain of mountains, and in the vast and certainly inhabited plain stretching out before him, he could fail to obtain some news of the European caravan.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading If he congratulated himself at all on his success, it was simply because he had managed to overcome one of the obstacles which, in his idea, separated him from Madame de Guéran.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would not admit for a moment, even to himself, that instead of having come southwards, she might have been obliged to return towards the north, or that she might have fallen a victim either to the climate or a savage attack.
and nothing more
From this reading If he congratulated himself at all on his success, it was simply because he had managed to overcome one of the obstacles which, in his idea, separated him from Madame de Guéran.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In a word, it seemed impossible to him that behind this last curtain of mountains, and in the vast and certainly inhabited plain stretching out before him, he could fail to obtain some news of the European caravan.
southwardsadverb
toward the south
From this reading He would not admit for a moment, even to himself, that instead of having come southwards, she might have been obliged to return towards the north, or that she might have fallen a victim either to the climate or a savage attack.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading In a word, it seemed impossible to him that behind this last curtain of mountains, and in the vast and certainly inhabited plain stretching out before him, he could fail to obtain some news of the European caravan.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading If he congratulated himself at all on his success, it was simply because he had managed to overcome one of the obstacles which, in his idea, separated him from Madame de Guéran.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading His heart beat high at the thought that down below him, at the edge of a forest, on the bank of a river, or in some unknown village, he might suddenly find himself face to face with Laura de Guéran.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In a word, it seemed impossible to him that behind this last curtain of mountains, and in the vast and certainly inhabited plain stretching out before him, he could fail to obtain some news of the European caravan.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The conquest just achieved by M. Desrioux in the dominion of science, had no effect on his pride.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In a word, it seemed impossible to him that behind this last curtain of mountains, and in the vast and certainly inhabited plain stretching out before him, he could fail to obtain some news of the European caravan.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His heart beat high at the thought that down below him, at the edge of a forest, on the bank of a river, or in some unknown village, he might suddenly find himself face to face with Laura de Guéran.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If he congratulated himself at all on his success, it was simply because he had managed to overcome one of the obstacles which, in his idea, separated him from Madame de Guéran.
in the direction of
From this reading He would not admit for a moment, even to himself, that instead of having come southwards, she might have been obliged to return towards the north, or that she might have fallen a victim either to the climate or a savage attack.
not known
From this reading His heart beat high at the thought that down below him, at the edge of a forest, on the bank of a river, or in some unknown village, he might suddenly find himself face to face with Laura de Guéran.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading In a word, it seemed impossible to him that behind this last curtain of mountains, and in the vast and certainly inhabited plain stretching out before him, he could fail to obtain some news of the European caravan.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading He would not admit for a moment, even to himself, that instead of having come southwards, she might have been obliged to return towards the north, or that she might have fallen a victim either to the climate or a savage attack.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading His heart beat high at the thought that down below him, at the edge of a forest, on the bank of a river, or in some unknown village, he might suddenly find himself face to face with Laura de Guéran.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If he congratulated himself at all on his success, it was simply because he had managed to overcome one of the obstacles which, in his idea, separated him from Madame de Guéran.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If he congratulated himself at all on his success, it was simply because he had managed to overcome one of the obstacles which, in his idea, separated him from Madame de Guéran.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His heart beat high at the thought that down below him, at the edge of a forest, on the bank of a river, or in some unknown village, he might suddenly find himself face to face with Laura de Guéran.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading In a word, it seemed impossible to him that behind this last curtain of mountains, and in the vast and certainly inhabited plain stretching out before him, he could fail to obtain some news of the European caravan.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would not admit for a moment, even to himself, that instead of having come southwards, she might have been obliged to return towards the north, or that she might have fallen a victim either to the climate or a savage attack.
