used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WILD DAHLIAS.--A PAINFUL MISADVENTURE.--THE EUPHORBIA PLANTS.--THE WASHER RACCOON.--SURPRISED BY A TORRENT.--L'ENCUERADO TURNED HAT-MAKER.--NEW METHOD FOR DRIVING OUT EVIL SPIRITS.--THE ANHINGA.
abreastadjectiveUS /əˈbrest/
being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge
From this reading According to my calculations, and also those of Sumichrast, we were then abreast with the province of Mexico, and we agreed to move westward, as if going towards its capital.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading According to my calculations, and also those of Sumichrast, we were then abreast with the province of Mexico, and we agreed to move westward, as if going towards its capital.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading According to my calculations, and also those of Sumichrast, we were then abreast with the province of Mexico, and we agreed to move westward, as if going towards its capital.
in addition
From this reading According to my calculations, and also those of Sumichrast, we were then abreast with the province of Mexico, and we agreed to move westward, as if going towards its capital.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next day, which was the nineteenth since our departure from Orizava, we examined and compared our compasses, and the course of our journey was changed.
ANHINGAnoun
fish-eating bird of warm inland waters having a long flexible neck and slender sharp-pointed bill
From this reading WILD DAHLIAS.--A PAINFUL MISADVENTURE.--THE EUPHORBIA PLANTS.--THE WASHER RACCOON.--SURPRISED BY A TORRENT.--L'ENCUERADO TURNED HAT-MAKER.--NEW METHOD FOR DRIVING OUT EVIL SPIRITS.--THE ANHINGA.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hitherto we had proceeded in a north-easterly direction, skirting the provinces of Puebla and Vera Cruz, but still without leaving the Cordilleras, the numerous valleys and forests of which are still unexplored.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading According to my calculations, and also those of Sumichrast, we were then abreast with the province of Mexico, and we agreed to move westward, as if going towards its capital.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Why are we not to continue to keep straight on?" asked Lucien.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hitherto we had proceeded in a north-easterly direction, skirting the provinces of Puebla and Vera Cruz, but still without leaving the Cordilleras, the numerous valleys and forests of which are still unexplored.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WILD DAHLIAS.--A PAINFUL MISADVENTURE.--THE EUPHORBIA PLANTS.--THE WASHER RACCOON.--SURPRISED BY A TORRENT.--L'ENCUERADO TURNED HAT-MAKER.--NEW METHOD FOR DRIVING OUT EVIL SPIRITS.--THE ANHINGA.
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading According to my calculations, and also those of Sumichrast, we were then abreast with the province of Mexico, and we agreed to move westward, as if going towards its capital.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading According to my calculations, and also those of Sumichrast, we were then abreast with the province of Mexico, and we agreed to move westward, as if going towards its capital.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The next day, which was the nineteenth since our departure from Orizava, we examined and compared our compasses, and the course of our journey was changed.
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading The next day, which was the nineteenth since our departure from Orizava, we examined and compared our compasses, and the course of our journey was changed.
compasses
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From this reading The next day, which was the nineteenth since our departure from Orizava, we examined and compared our compasses, and the course of our journey was changed.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading "Why are we not to continue to keep straight on?" asked Lucien.
Cordilleras
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From this reading Hitherto we had proceeded in a north-easterly direction, skirting the provinces of Puebla and Vera Cruz, but still without leaving the Cordilleras, the numerous valleys and forests of which are still unexplored.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The next day, which was the nineteenth since our departure from Orizava, we examined and compared our compasses, and the course of our journey was changed.
Cruz
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From this reading Hitherto we had proceeded in a north-easterly direction, skirting the provinces of Puebla and Vera Cruz, but still without leaving the Cordilleras, the numerous valleys and forests of which are still unexplored.
DAHLIAS
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From this reading WILD DAHLIAS.--A PAINFUL MISADVENTURE.--THE EUPHORBIA PLANTS.--THE WASHER RACCOON.--SURPRISED BY A TORRENT.--L'ENCUERADO TURNED HAT-MAKER.--NEW METHOD FOR DRIVING OUT EVIL SPIRITS.--THE ANHINGA.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day, which was the nineteenth since our departure from Orizava, we examined and compared our compasses, and the course of our journey was changed.
the act of departing
From this reading The next day, which was the nineteenth since our departure from Orizava, we examined and compared our compasses, and the course of our journey was changed.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Hitherto we had proceeded in a north-easterly direction, skirting the provinces of Puebla and Vera Cruz, but still without leaving the Cordilleras, the numerous valleys and forests of which are still unexplored.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading WILD DAHLIAS.--A PAINFUL MISADVENTURE.--THE EUPHORBIA PLANTS.--THE WASHER RACCOON.--SURPRISED BY A TORRENT.--L'ENCUERADO TURNED HAT-MAKER.--NEW METHOD FOR DRIVING OUT EVIL SPIRITS.--THE ANHINGA.
EUPHORBIAnoun
type genus of the Euphorbiaceae: very large genus of diverse plants all having milky juice
From this reading WILD DAHLIAS.--A PAINFUL MISADVENTURE.--THE EUPHORBIA PLANTS.--THE WASHER RACCOON.--SURPRISED BY A TORRENT.--L'ENCUERADO TURNED HAT-MAKER.--NEW METHOD FOR DRIVING OUT EVIL SPIRITS.--THE ANHINGA.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading WILD DAHLIAS.--A PAINFUL MISADVENTURE.--THE EUPHORBIA PLANTS.--THE WASHER RACCOON.--SURPRISED BY A TORRENT.--L'ENCUERADO TURNED HAT-MAKER.--NEW METHOD FOR DRIVING OUT EVIL SPIRITS.--THE ANHINGA.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading The next day, which was the nineteenth since our departure from Orizava, we examined and compared our compasses, and the course of our journey was changed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WILD DAHLIAS.--A PAINFUL MISADVENTURE.--THE EUPHORBIA PLANTS.--THE WASHER RACCOON.--SURPRISED BY A TORRENT.--L'ENCUERADO TURNED HAT-MAKER.--NEW METHOD FOR DRIVING OUT EVIL SPIRITS.--THE ANHINGA.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Hitherto we had proceeded in a north-easterly direction, skirting the provinces of Puebla and Vera Cruz, but still without leaving the Cordilleras, the numerous valleys and forests of which are still unexplored.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The next day, which was the nineteenth since our departure from Orizava, we examined and compared our compasses, and the course of our journey was changed.
the act of departing
From this reading According to my calculations, and also those of Sumichrast, we were then abreast with the province of Mexico, and we agreed to move westward, as if going towards its capital.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hitherto we had proceeded in a north-easterly direction, skirting the provinces of Puebla and Vera Cruz, but still without leaving the Cordilleras, the numerous valleys and forests of which are still unexplored.
HAT-MAKER
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From this reading WILD DAHLIAS.--A PAINFUL MISADVENTURE.--THE EUPHORBIA PLANTS.--THE WASHER RACCOON.--SURPRISED BY A TORRENT.--L'ENCUERADO TURNED HAT-MAKER.--NEW METHOD FOR DRIVING OUT EVIL SPIRITS.--THE ANHINGA.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Hitherto we had proceeded in a north-easterly direction, skirting the provinces of Puebla and Vera Cruz, but still without leaving the Cordilleras, the numerous valleys and forests of which are still unexplored.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading According to my calculations, and also those of Sumichrast, we were then abreast with the province of Mexico, and we agreed to move westward, as if going towards its capital.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hitherto we had proceeded in a north-easterly direction, skirting the provinces of Puebla and Vera Cruz, but still without leaving the Cordilleras, the numerous valleys and forests of which are still unexplored.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading According to my calculations, and also those of Sumichrast, we were then abreast with the province of Mexico, and we agreed to move westward, as if going towards its capital.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The next day, which was the nineteenth since our departure from Orizava, we examined and compared our compasses, and the course of our journey was changed.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Why are we not to continue to keep straight on?" asked Lucien.
L'ENCUERADO
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From this reading WILD DAHLIAS.--A PAINFUL MISADVENTURE.--THE EUPHORBIA PLANTS.--THE WASHER RACCOON.--SURPRISED BY A TORRENT.--L'ENCUERADO TURNED HAT-MAKER.--NEW METHOD FOR DRIVING OUT EVIL SPIRITS.--THE ANHINGA.
the act of departing
From this reading Hitherto we had proceeded in a north-easterly direction, skirting the provinces of Puebla and Vera Cruz, but still without leaving the Cordilleras, the numerous valleys and forests of which are still unexplored.
Lucien
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From this reading "Why are we not to continue to keep straight on?" asked Lucien.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading WILD DAHLIAS.--A PAINFUL MISADVENTURE.--THE EUPHORBIA PLANTS.--THE WASHER RACCOON.--SURPRISED BY A TORRENT.--L'ENCUERADO TURNED HAT-MAKER.--NEW METHOD FOR DRIVING OUT EVIL SPIRITS.--THE ANHINGA.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading According to my calculations, and also those of Sumichrast, we were then abreast with the province of Mexico, and we agreed to move westward, as if going towards its capital.
MISADVENTUREnounUS /mɪsədˈventʃər/
an instance of misfortune
From this reading WILD DAHLIAS.--A PAINFUL MISADVENTURE.--THE EUPHORBIA PLANTS.--THE WASHER RACCOON.--SURPRISED BY A TORRENT.--L'ENCUERADO TURNED HAT-MAKER.--NEW METHOD FOR DRIVING OUT EVIL SPIRITS.--THE ANHINGA.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading According to my calculations, and also those of Sumichrast, we were then abreast with the province of Mexico, and we agreed to move westward, as if going towards its capital.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading According to my calculations, and also those of Sumichrast, we were then abreast with the province of Mexico, and we agreed to move westward, as if going towards its capital.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading WILD DAHLIAS.--A PAINFUL MISADVENTURE.--THE EUPHORBIA PLANTS.--THE WASHER RACCOON.--SURPRISED BY A TORRENT.--L'ENCUERADO TURNED HAT-MAKER.--NEW METHOD FOR DRIVING OUT EVIL SPIRITS.--THE ANHINGA.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day, which was the nineteenth since our departure from Orizava, we examined and compared our compasses, and the course of our journey was changed.
nineteenthadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the eighteenth in position
From this reading The next day, which was the nineteenth since our departure from Orizava, we examined and compared our compasses, and the course of our journey was changed.
north-easterly
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From this reading Hitherto we had proceeded in a north-easterly direction, skirting the provinces of Puebla and Vera Cruz, but still without leaving the Cordilleras, the numerous valleys and forests of which are still unexplored.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Why are we not to continue to keep straight on?" asked Lucien.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Hitherto we had proceeded in a north-easterly direction, skirting the provinces of Puebla and Vera Cruz, but still without leaving the Cordilleras, the numerous valleys and forests of which are still unexplored.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next day, which was the nineteenth since our departure from Orizava, we examined and compared our compasses, and the course of our journey was changed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Why are we not to continue to keep straight on?" asked Lucien.
Orizava
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From this reading The next day, which was the nineteenth since our departure from Orizava, we examined and compared our compasses, and the course of our journey was changed.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The next day, which was the nineteenth since our departure from Orizava, we examined and compared our compasses, and the course of our journey was changed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WILD DAHLIAS.--A PAINFUL MISADVENTURE.--THE EUPHORBIA PLANTS.--THE WASHER RACCOON.--SURPRISED BY A TORRENT.--L'ENCUERADO TURNED HAT-MAKER.--NEW METHOD FOR DRIVING OUT EVIL SPIRITS.--THE ANHINGA.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading WILD DAHLIAS.--A PAINFUL MISADVENTURE.--THE EUPHORBIA PLANTS.--THE WASHER RACCOON.--SURPRISED BY A TORRENT.--L'ENCUERADO TURNED HAT-MAKER.--NEW METHOD FOR DRIVING OUT EVIL SPIRITS.--THE ANHINGA.
PLANTSnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading WILD DAHLIAS.--A PAINFUL MISADVENTURE.--THE EUPHORBIA PLANTS.--THE WASHER RACCOON.--SURPRISED BY A TORRENT.--L'ENCUERADO TURNED HAT-MAKER.--NEW METHOD FOR DRIVING OUT EVIL SPIRITS.--THE ANHINGA.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Hitherto we had proceeded in a north-easterly direction, skirting the provinces of Puebla and Vera Cruz, but still without leaving the Cordilleras, the numerous valleys and forests of which are still unexplored.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading According to my calculations, and also those of Sumichrast, we were then abreast with the province of Mexico, and we agreed to move westward, as if going towards its capital.
provincesnounUS /ˈprɑːvənsəz/
plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Hitherto we had proceeded in a north-easterly direction, skirting the provinces of Puebla and Vera Cruz, but still without leaving the Cordilleras, the numerous valleys and forests of which are still unexplored.
PueblanounUS /pˈweɪblə/
a city in south central Mexico (southeast of Mexico City) on the edge of central Mexican plateau
From this reading Hitherto we had proceeded in a north-easterly direction, skirting the provinces of Puebla and Vera Cruz, but still without leaving the Cordilleras, the numerous valleys and forests of which are still unexplored.
RACCOONnounUS /ræˈkuːn/
the fur of the North American racoon
From this reading WILD DAHLIAS.--A PAINFUL MISADVENTURE.--THE EUPHORBIA PLANTS.--THE WASHER RACCOON.--SURPRISED BY A TORRENT.--L'ENCUERADO TURNED HAT-MAKER.--NEW METHOD FOR DRIVING OUT EVIL SPIRITS.--THE ANHINGA.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The next day, which was the nineteenth since our departure from Orizava, we examined and compared our compasses, and the course of our journey was changed.
skirtingadjectiveUS /ˈskɜːrtɪŋ/
being all around the edges; enclosing
From this reading Hitherto we had proceeded in a north-easterly direction, skirting the provinces of Puebla and Vera Cruz, but still without leaving the Cordilleras, the numerous valleys and forests of which are still unexplored.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading WILD DAHLIAS.--A PAINFUL MISADVENTURE.--THE EUPHORBIA PLANTS.--THE WASHER RACCOON.--SURPRISED BY A TORRENT.--L'ENCUERADO TURNED HAT-MAKER.--NEW METHOD FOR DRIVING OUT EVIL SPIRITS.--THE ANHINGA.
not in physical motion
From this reading Hitherto we had proceeded in a north-easterly direction, skirting the provinces of Puebla and Vera Cruz, but still without leaving the Cordilleras, the numerous valleys and forests of which are still unexplored.
successive (without a break)
From this reading "Why are we not to continue to keep straight on?" asked Lucien.
Sumichrast
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From this reading According to my calculations, and also those of Sumichrast, we were then abreast with the province of Mexico, and we agreed to move westward, as if going towards its capital.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading WILD DAHLIAS.--A PAINFUL MISADVENTURE.--THE EUPHORBIA PLANTS.--THE WASHER RACCOON.--SURPRISED BY A TORRENT.--L'ENCUERADO TURNED HAT-MAKER.--NEW METHOD FOR DRIVING OUT EVIL SPIRITS.--THE ANHINGA.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WILD DAHLIAS.--A PAINFUL MISADVENTURE.--THE EUPHORBIA PLANTS.--THE WASHER RACCOON.--SURPRISED BY A TORRENT.--L'ENCUERADO TURNED HAT-MAKER.--NEW METHOD FOR DRIVING OUT EVIL SPIRITS.--THE ANHINGA.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading According to my calculations, and also those of Sumichrast, we were then abreast with the province of Mexico, and we agreed to move westward, as if going towards its capital.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading According to my calculations, and also those of Sumichrast, we were then abreast with the province of Mexico, and we agreed to move westward, as if going towards its capital.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading According to my calculations, and also those of Sumichrast, we were then abreast with the province of Mexico, and we agreed to move westward, as if going towards its capital.
TORRENTnounUS /ˈtɔːrənt/
a heavy rain
From this reading WILD DAHLIAS.--A PAINFUL MISADVENTURE.--THE EUPHORBIA PLANTS.--THE WASHER RACCOON.--SURPRISED BY A TORRENT.--L'ENCUERADO TURNED HAT-MAKER.--NEW METHOD FOR DRIVING OUT EVIL SPIRITS.--THE ANHINGA.
in the direction of
From this reading According to my calculations, and also those of Sumichrast, we were then abreast with the province of Mexico, and we agreed to move westward, as if going towards its capital.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading WILD DAHLIAS.--A PAINFUL MISADVENTURE.--THE EUPHORBIA PLANTS.--THE WASHER RACCOON.--SURPRISED BY A TORRENT.--L'ENCUERADO TURNED HAT-MAKER.--NEW METHOD FOR DRIVING OUT EVIL SPIRITS.--THE ANHINGA.
unexploredadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈsplɔːrd/
not yet discovered
From this reading Hitherto we had proceeded in a north-easterly direction, skirting the provinces of Puebla and Vera Cruz, but still without leaving the Cordilleras, the numerous valleys and forests of which are still unexplored.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Hitherto we had proceeded in a north-easterly direction, skirting the provinces of Puebla and Vera Cruz, but still without leaving the Cordilleras, the numerous valleys and forests of which are still unexplored.
Vera
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From this reading Hitherto we had proceeded in a north-easterly direction, skirting the provinces of Puebla and Vera Cruz, but still without leaving the Cordilleras, the numerous valleys and forests of which are still unexplored.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next day, which was the nineteenth since our departure from Orizava, we examined and compared our compasses, and the course of our journey was changed.
WASHERnounUS /ˈwɑːʃər/
someone who washes things for a living
From this reading WILD DAHLIAS.--A PAINFUL MISADVENTURE.--THE EUPHORBIA PLANTS.--THE WASHER RACCOON.--SURPRISED BY A TORRENT.--L'ENCUERADO TURNED HAT-MAKER.--NEW METHOD FOR DRIVING OUT EVIL SPIRITS.--THE ANHINGA.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The next day, which was the nineteenth since our departure from Orizava, we examined and compared our compasses, and the course of our journey was changed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading According to my calculations, and also those of Sumichrast, we were then abreast with the province of Mexico, and we agreed to move westward, as if going towards its capital.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading According to my calculations, and also those of Sumichrast, we were then abreast with the province of Mexico, and we agreed to move westward, as if going towards its capital.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The next day, which was the nineteenth since our departure from Orizava, we examined and compared our compasses, and the course of our journey was changed.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why are we not to continue to keep straight on?" asked Lucien.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading WILD DAHLIAS.--A PAINFUL MISADVENTURE.--THE EUPHORBIA PLANTS.--THE WASHER RACCOON.--SURPRISED BY A TORRENT.--L'ENCUERADO TURNED HAT-MAKER.--NEW METHOD FOR DRIVING OUT EVIL SPIRITS.--THE ANHINGA.
in the company of; together with
From this reading According to my calculations, and also those of Sumichrast, we were then abreast with the province of Mexico, and we agreed to move westward, as if going towards its capital.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Hitherto we had proceeded in a north-easterly direction, skirting the provinces of Puebla and Vera Cruz, but still without leaving the Cordilleras, the numerous valleys and forests of which are still unexplored.
