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From this reading CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA About January 1, 1895, Richard accompanied by his friends Somers Somerset and Lloyd C. Griscom, afterward our minister to Tokio and ambassador to Brazil and Italy, started out on a leisurely trip of South and Central America.
1895
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From this reading CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA About January 1, 1895, Richard accompanied by his friends Somers Somerset and Lloyd C. Griscom, afterward our minister to Tokio and ambassador to Brazil and Italy, started out on a leisurely trip of South and Central America.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA About January 1, 1895, Richard accompanied by his friends Somers Somerset and Lloyd C. Griscom, afterward our minister to Tokio and ambassador to Brazil and Italy, started out on a leisurely trip of South and Central America.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA About January 1, 1895, Richard accompanied by his friends Somers Somerset and Lloyd C. Griscom, afterward our minister to Tokio and ambassador to Brazil and Italy, started out on a leisurely trip of South and Central America.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA About January 1, 1895, Richard accompanied by his friends Somers Somerset and Lloyd C. Griscom, afterward our minister to Tokio and ambassador to Brazil and Italy, started out on a leisurely trip of South and Central America.
adventuresnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading With no very definite itinerary, they sailed from New Orleans, bent on having a good time, and as many adventures as possible, which Richard was to describe in a series of articles.
afterwardadverbUS /ˈæftərwərd/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA About January 1, 1895, Richard accompanied by his friends Somers Somerset and Lloyd C. Griscom, afterward our minister to Tokio and ambassador to Brazil and Italy, started out on a leisurely trip of South and Central America.
ambassadornounUS /æmˈbæsədər/
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA About January 1, 1895, Richard accompanied by his friends Somers Somerset and Lloyd C. Griscom, afterward our minister to Tokio and ambassador to Brazil and Italy, started out on a leisurely trip of South and Central America.
AMERICAnounUS /əˈmerəkə/
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA About January 1, 1895, Richard accompanied by his friends Somers Somerset and Lloyd C. Griscom, afterward our minister to Tokio and ambassador to Brazil and Italy, started out on a leisurely trip of South and Central America.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading DEAR FAM: On board Breakwater at anchor.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA About January 1, 1895, Richard accompanied by his friends Somers Somerset and Lloyd C. Griscom, afterward our minister to Tokio and ambassador to Brazil and Italy, started out on a leisurely trip of South and Central America.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading These appeared later on in a volume entitled "Three Gringos in Venezuela."
articlesnounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəlz/
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading With no very definite itinerary, they sailed from New Orleans, bent on having a good time, and as many adventures as possible, which Richard was to describe in a series of articles.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With no very definite itinerary, they sailed from New Orleans, bent on having a good time, and as many adventures as possible, which Richard was to describe in a series of articles.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DEAR FAM: On board Breakwater at anchor.
bentnounUS /bent/
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading With no very definite itinerary, they sailed from New Orleans, bent on having a good time, and as many adventures as possible, which Richard was to describe in a series of articles.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading DEAR FAM: On board Breakwater at anchor.
BrazilnounUS /brəˈzɪl/
the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter
From this reading CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA About January 1, 1895, Richard accompanied by his friends Somers Somerset and Lloyd C. Griscom, afterward our minister to Tokio and ambassador to Brazil and Italy, started out on a leisurely trip of South and Central America.
BreakwaternounUS /ˈbreɪkwɔːtər/
a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
From this reading DEAR FAM: On board Breakwater at anchor.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA About January 1, 1895, Richard accompanied by his friends Somers Somerset and Lloyd C. Griscom, afterward our minister to Tokio and ambassador to Brazil and Italy, started out on a leisurely trip of South and Central America.
CnounUS /siː/
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA About January 1, 1895, Richard accompanied by his friends Somers Somerset and Lloyd C. Griscom, afterward our minister to Tokio and ambassador to Brazil and Italy, started out on a leisurely trip of South and Central America.
CENTRALadjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA About January 1, 1895, Richard accompanied by his friends Somers Somerset and Lloyd C. Griscom, afterward our minister to Tokio and ambassador to Brazil and Italy, started out on a leisurely trip of South and Central America.
DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading DEAR FAM: On board Breakwater at anchor.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading With no very definite itinerary, they sailed from New Orleans, bent on having a good time, and as many adventures as possible, which Richard was to describe in a series of articles.
describeverbUS /dɪˈskraɪb/
give a description of
From this reading With no very definite itinerary, they sailed from New Orleans, bent on having a good time, and as many adventures as possible, which Richard was to describe in a series of articles.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading These appeared later on in a volume entitled "Three Gringos in Venezuela."
FAM
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From this reading DEAR FAM: On board Breakwater at anchor.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA About January 1, 1895, Richard accompanied by his friends Somers Somerset and Lloyd C. Griscom, afterward our minister to Tokio and ambassador to Brazil and Italy, started out on a leisurely trip of South and Central America.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With no very definite itinerary, they sailed from New Orleans, bent on having a good time, and as many adventures as possible, which Richard was to describe in a series of articles.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading With no very definite itinerary, they sailed from New Orleans, bent on having a good time, and as many adventures as possible, which Richard was to describe in a series of articles.
GringosnounUS /ˈɡrɪŋɡoʊz/
plural of “gringo” — a Latin American (disparaging) term for foreigners (especially Americans and Englishmen)
From this reading These appeared later on in a volume entitled "Three Gringos in Venezuela."
Griscom
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From this reading CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA About January 1, 1895, Richard accompanied by his friends Somers Somerset and Lloyd C. Griscom, afterward our minister to Tokio and ambassador to Brazil and Italy, started out on a leisurely trip of South and Central America.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading With no very definite itinerary, they sailed from New Orleans, bent on having a good time, and as many adventures as possible, which Richard was to describe in a series of articles.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA About January 1, 1895, Richard accompanied by his friends Somers Somerset and Lloyd C. Griscom, afterward our minister to Tokio and ambassador to Brazil and Italy, started out on a leisurely trip of South and Central America.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With no very definite itinerary, they sailed from New Orleans, bent on having a good time, and as many adventures as possible, which Richard was to describe in a series of articles.
ItalynounUS /ˈɪtəli/
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA About January 1, 1895, Richard accompanied by his friends Somers Somerset and Lloyd C. Griscom, afterward our minister to Tokio and ambassador to Brazil and Italy, started out on a leisurely trip of South and Central America.
itinerarynounUS /aɪˈtɪnəreri/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading With no very definite itinerary, they sailed from New Orleans, bent on having a good time, and as many adventures as possible, which Richard was to describe in a series of articles.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA About January 1, 1895, Richard accompanied by his friends Somers Somerset and Lloyd C. Griscom, afterward our minister to Tokio and ambassador to Brazil and Italy, started out on a leisurely trip of South and Central America.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading These appeared later on in a volume entitled "Three Gringos in Venezuela."
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA About January 1, 1895, Richard accompanied by his friends Somers Somerset and Lloyd C. Griscom, afterward our minister to Tokio and ambassador to Brazil and Italy, started out on a leisurely trip of South and Central America.
LloydnounUS /lɔɪd/
United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA About January 1, 1895, Richard accompanied by his friends Somers Somerset and Lloyd C. Griscom, afterward our minister to Tokio and ambassador to Brazil and Italy, started out on a leisurely trip of South and Central America.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 With no very definite itinerary, they sailed from New Orleans, bent on having a good time, and as many adventures as possible, which Richard was to describe in a series of articles.
ministernounUS /ˈmɪnəstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA About January 1, 1895, Richard accompanied by his friends Somers Somerset and Lloyd C. Griscom, afterward our minister to Tokio and ambassador to Brazil and Italy, started out on a leisurely trip of South and Central America.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading With no very definite itinerary, they sailed from New Orleans, bent on having a good time, and as many adventures as possible, which Richard was to describe in a series of articles.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading With no very definite itinerary, they sailed from New Orleans, bent on having a good time, and as many adventures as possible, which Richard was to describe in a series of articles.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA About January 1, 1895, Richard accompanied by his friends Somers Somerset and Lloyd C. Griscom, afterward our minister to Tokio and ambassador to Brazil and Italy, started out on a leisurely trip of South and Central America.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA About January 1, 1895, Richard accompanied by his friends Somers Somerset and Lloyd C. Griscom, afterward our minister to Tokio and ambassador to Brazil and Italy, started out on a leisurely trip of South and Central America.
OrleansnounUS /ˈɔːrliənz/
a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)
From this reading With no very definite itinerary, they sailed from New Orleans, bent on having a good time, and as many adventures as possible, which Richard was to describe in a series of articles.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA About January 1, 1895, Richard accompanied by his friends Somers Somerset and Lloyd C. Griscom, afterward our minister to Tokio and ambassador to Brazil and Italy, started out on a leisurely trip of South and Central America.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA About January 1, 1895, Richard accompanied by his friends Somers Somerset and Lloyd C. Griscom, afterward our minister to Tokio and ambassador to Brazil and Italy, started out on a leisurely trip of South and Central America.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading With no very definite itinerary, they sailed from New Orleans, bent on having a good time, and as many adventures as possible, which Richard was to describe in a series of articles.
Richard
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From this reading CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA About January 1, 1895, Richard accompanied by his friends Somers Somerset and Lloyd C. Griscom, afterward our minister to Tokio and ambassador to Brazil and Italy, started out on a leisurely trip of South and Central America.
sailedverbUS /seɪld/
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading With no very definite itinerary, they sailed from New Orleans, bent on having a good time, and as many adventures as possible, which Richard was to describe in a series of articles.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading With no very definite itinerary, they sailed from New Orleans, bent on having a good time, and as many adventures as possible, which Richard was to describe in a series of articles.
Somers
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From this reading CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA About January 1, 1895, Richard accompanied by his friends Somers Somerset and Lloyd C. Griscom, afterward our minister to Tokio and ambassador to Brazil and Italy, started out on a leisurely trip of South and Central America.
SomersetnounUS /ˈsʌmərset/
a county in southwestern England on the Bristol Channel
From this reading CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA About January 1, 1895, Richard accompanied by his friends Somers Somerset and Lloyd C. Griscom, afterward our minister to Tokio and ambassador to Brazil and Italy, started out on a leisurely trip of South and Central America.
SOUTHnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA About January 1, 1895, Richard accompanied by his friends Somers Somerset and Lloyd C. Griscom, afterward our minister to Tokio and ambassador to Brazil and Italy, started out on a leisurely trip of South and Central America.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA About January 1, 1895, Richard accompanied by his friends Somers Somerset and Lloyd C. Griscom, afterward our minister to Tokio and ambassador to Brazil and Italy, started out on a leisurely trip of South and Central America.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These appeared later on in a volume entitled "Three Gringos in Venezuela."
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With no very definite itinerary, they sailed from New Orleans, bent on having a good time, and as many adventures as possible, which Richard was to describe in a series of articles.
ThreenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading These appeared later on in a volume entitled "Three Gringos in Venezuela."
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading With no very definite itinerary, they sailed from New Orleans, bent on having a good time, and as many adventures as possible, which Richard was to describe in a series of articles.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA About January 1, 1895, Richard accompanied by his friends Somers Somerset and Lloyd C. Griscom, afterward our minister to Tokio and ambassador to Brazil and Italy, started out on a leisurely trip of South and Central America.
TokionounUS /toʊˈkiːoʊ/
the capital and largest city of Japan; the economic and cultural center of Japan
From this reading CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA About January 1, 1895, Richard accompanied by his friends Somers Somerset and Lloyd C. Griscom, afterward our minister to Tokio and ambassador to Brazil and Italy, started out on a leisurely trip of South and Central America.
tripnounUS /trɪp/
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA About January 1, 1895, Richard accompanied by his friends Somers Somerset and Lloyd C. Griscom, afterward our minister to Tokio and ambassador to Brazil and Italy, started out on a leisurely trip of South and Central America.
VenezuelanounUS /ˌvenɪzˈweɪlə/
a republic in northern South America on the Caribbean; achieved independence from Spain in 1811; rich in oil
From this reading These appeared later on in a volume entitled "Three Gringos in Venezuela."
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading With no very definite itinerary, they sailed from New Orleans, bent on having a good time, and as many adventures as possible, which Richard was to describe in a series of articles.
volumenounUS /ˈvɑːljuːm/
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading These appeared later on in a volume entitled "Three Gringos in Venezuela."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With no very definite itinerary, they sailed from New Orleans, bent on having a good time, and as many adventures as possible, which Richard was to describe in a series of articles.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With no very definite itinerary, they sailed from New Orleans, bent on having a good time, and as many adventures as possible, which Richard was to describe in a series of articles.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With no very definite itinerary, they sailed from New Orleans, bent on having a good time, and as many adventures as possible, which Richard was to describe in a series of articles.
