used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every now and then we caught a sight of the pointed cone of the volcano of Orizava, which assisted us in taking our bearings.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading At last, four days after taking leave of Coyotepec, we established our bivouac at the foot of a mountain, close to a clear and icy stream.
anew
From this reading AGAIN ON THE ROAD.--THE BIRD-CATCHING SPIDER.--THE MARTEN AND THE SKUNK.--THE FLYING SQUIRREL.--THE OTTER-HUNT.--L'ENCUERADO WOUNDED.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AGAIN ON THE ROAD.--THE BIRD-CATCHING SPIDER.--THE MARTEN AND THE SKUNK.--THE FLYING SQUIRREL.--THE OTTER-HUNT.--L'ENCUERADO WOUNDED.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Thus we had traversed the whole breadth of the Cordillera, at one time shivering on their summits, at another perspiring, as we penetrated narrow and deep-sunk valleys, just as the chances of our journey led us.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thus we had traversed the whole breadth of the Cordillera, at one time shivering on their summits, at another perspiring, as we penetrated narrow and deep-sunk valleys, just as the chances of our journey led us.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Every now and then we caught a sight of the pointed cone of the volcano of Orizava, which assisted us in taking our bearings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Thus we had traversed the whole breadth of the Cordillera, at one time shivering on their summits, at another perspiring, as we penetrated narrow and deep-sunk valleys, just as the chances of our journey led us.
bearingsnounUS /ˈberɪŋz/
plural of “bearing” — relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Every now and then we caught a sight of the pointed cone of the volcano of Orizava, which assisted us in taking our bearings.
BIRD-CATCHING
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From this reading AGAIN ON THE ROAD.--THE BIRD-CATCHING SPIDER.--THE MARTEN AND THE SKUNK.--THE FLYING SQUIRREL.--THE OTTER-HUNT.--L'ENCUERADO WOUNDED.
bivouacnounUS /ˈbɪvwæk/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading At last, four days after taking leave of Coyotepec, we established our bivouac at the foot of a mountain, close to a clear and icy stream.
breadthnounUS /bredθ/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading Thus we had traversed the whole breadth of the Cordillera, at one time shivering on their summits, at another perspiring, as we penetrated narrow and deep-sunk valleys, just as the chances of our journey led us.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Three days of difficult travelling brought us into the midst of the _Terre-Temperee_.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Every now and then we caught a sight of the pointed cone of the volcano of Orizava, which assisted us in taking our bearings.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Thus we had traversed the whole breadth of the Cordillera, at one time shivering on their summits, at another perspiring, as we penetrated narrow and deep-sunk valleys, just as the chances of our journey led us.
rid of obstructions
From this reading At last, four days after taking leave of Coyotepec, we established our bivouac at the foot of a mountain, close to a clear and icy stream.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading At last, four days after taking leave of Coyotepec, we established our bivouac at the foot of a mountain, close to a clear and icy stream.
conenounUS /koʊn/
any cone-shaped artifact
From this reading Every now and then we caught a sight of the pointed cone of the volcano of Orizava, which assisted us in taking our bearings.
Cordillera
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From this reading Thus we had traversed the whole breadth of the Cordillera, at one time shivering on their summits, at another perspiring, as we penetrated narrow and deep-sunk valleys, just as the chances of our journey led us.
Coyotepec
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From this reading At last, four days after taking leave of Coyotepec, we established our bivouac at the foot of a mountain, close to a clear and icy stream.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Three days of difficult travelling brought us into the midst of the _Terre-Temperee_.
deep-sunk
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From this reading Thus we had traversed the whole breadth of the Cordillera, at one time shivering on their summits, at another perspiring, as we penetrated narrow and deep-sunk valleys, just as the chances of our journey led us.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Three days of difficult travelling brought us into the midst of the _Terre-Temperee_.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading At last, four days after taking leave of Coyotepec, we established our bivouac at the foot of a mountain, close to a clear and icy stream.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every now and then we caught a sight of the pointed cone of the volcano of Orizava, which assisted us in taking our bearings.
moving swiftly
From this reading AGAIN ON THE ROAD.--THE BIRD-CATCHING SPIDER.--THE MARTEN AND THE SKUNK.--THE FLYING SQUIRREL.--THE OTTER-HUNT.--L'ENCUERADO WOUNDED.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading At last, four days after taking leave of Coyotepec, we established our bivouac at the foot of a mountain, close to a clear and icy stream.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading At last, four days after taking leave of Coyotepec, we established our bivouac at the foot of a mountain, close to a clear and icy stream.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thus we had traversed the whole breadth of the Cordillera, at one time shivering on their summits, at another perspiring, as we penetrated narrow and deep-sunk valleys, just as the chances of our journey led us.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading At last, four days after taking leave of Coyotepec, we established our bivouac at the foot of a mountain, close to a clear and icy stream.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every now and then we caught a sight of the pointed cone of the volcano of Orizava, which assisted us in taking our bearings.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Three days of difficult travelling brought us into the midst of the _Terre-Temperee_.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Thus we had traversed the whole breadth of the Cordillera, at one time shivering on their summits, at another perspiring, as we penetrated narrow and deep-sunk valleys, just as the chances of our journey led us.
and nothing more
From this reading Thus we had traversed the whole breadth of the Cordillera, at one time shivering on their summits, at another perspiring, as we penetrated narrow and deep-sunk valleys, just as the chances of our journey led us.
L'ENCUERADO
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From this reading AGAIN ON THE ROAD.--THE BIRD-CATCHING SPIDER.--THE MARTEN AND THE SKUNK.--THE FLYING SQUIRREL.--THE OTTER-HUNT.--L'ENCUERADO WOUNDED.
immediately past
From this reading At last, four days after taking leave of Coyotepec, we established our bivouac at the foot of a mountain, close to a clear and icy stream.
go away from a place
From this reading At last, four days after taking leave of Coyotepec, we established our bivouac at the foot of a mountain, close to a clear and icy stream.
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 Thus we had traversed the whole breadth of the Cordillera, at one time shivering on their summits, at another perspiring, as we penetrated narrow and deep-sunk valleys, just as the chances of our journey led us.
MARTENnounUS /ˈmɑːrtən/
agile slender-bodied arboreal mustelids somewhat larger than weasels
From this reading AGAIN ON THE ROAD.--THE BIRD-CATCHING SPIDER.--THE MARTEN AND THE SKUNK.--THE FLYING SQUIRREL.--THE OTTER-HUNT.--L'ENCUERADO WOUNDED.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Three days of difficult travelling brought us into the midst of the _Terre-Temperee_.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading At last, four days after taking leave of Coyotepec, we established our bivouac at the foot of a mountain, close to a clear and icy stream.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Thus we had traversed the whole breadth of the Cordillera, at one time shivering on their summits, at another perspiring, as we penetrated narrow and deep-sunk valleys, just as the chances of our journey led us.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Every now and then we caught a sight of the pointed cone of the volcano of Orizava, which assisted us in taking our bearings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Three days of difficult travelling brought us into the midst of the _Terre-Temperee_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AGAIN ON THE ROAD.--THE BIRD-CATCHING SPIDER.--THE MARTEN AND THE SKUNK.--THE FLYING SQUIRREL.--THE OTTER-HUNT.--L'ENCUERADO WOUNDED.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Thus we had traversed the whole breadth of the Cordillera, at one time shivering on their summits, at another perspiring, as we penetrated narrow and deep-sunk valleys, just as the chances of our journey led us.
Orizava
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From this reading Every now and then we caught a sight of the pointed cone of the volcano of Orizava, which assisted us in taking our bearings.
OTTER-HUNT
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From this reading AGAIN ON THE ROAD.--THE BIRD-CATCHING SPIDER.--THE MARTEN AND THE SKUNK.--THE FLYING SQUIRREL.--THE OTTER-HUNT.--L'ENCUERADO WOUNDED.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Thus we had traversed the whole breadth of the Cordillera, at one time shivering on their summits, at another perspiring, as we penetrated narrow and deep-sunk valleys, just as the chances of our journey led us.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Thus we had traversed the whole breadth of the Cordillera, at one time shivering on their summits, at another perspiring, as we penetrated narrow and deep-sunk valleys, just as the chances of our journey led us.
perspiringverbUS /pərˈspaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “perspire” — excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin
From this reading Thus we had traversed the whole breadth of the Cordillera, at one time shivering on their summits, at another perspiring, as we penetrated narrow and deep-sunk valleys, just as the chances of our journey led us.
having a point
From this reading Every now and then we caught a sight of the pointed cone of the volcano of Orizava, which assisted us in taking our bearings.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading AGAIN ON THE ROAD.--THE BIRD-CATCHING SPIDER.--THE MARTEN AND THE SKUNK.--THE FLYING SQUIRREL.--THE OTTER-HUNT.--L'ENCUERADO WOUNDED.
shiveringnounUS /ˈʃɪvərɪŋ/
a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
From this reading Thus we had traversed the whole breadth of the Cordillera, at one time shivering on their summits, at another perspiring, as we penetrated narrow and deep-sunk valleys, just as the chances of our journey led us.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Every now and then we caught a sight of the pointed cone of the volcano of Orizava, which assisted us in taking our bearings.
SKUNKnounUS /skʌŋk/
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
From this reading AGAIN ON THE ROAD.--THE BIRD-CATCHING SPIDER.--THE MARTEN AND THE SKUNK.--THE FLYING SQUIRREL.--THE OTTER-HUNT.--L'ENCUERADO WOUNDED.
SPIDERnounUS /ˈspaɪdər/
predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey
From this reading AGAIN ON THE ROAD.--THE BIRD-CATCHING SPIDER.--THE MARTEN AND THE SKUNK.--THE FLYING SQUIRREL.--THE OTTER-HUNT.--L'ENCUERADO WOUNDED.
SQUIRRELnounUS /ˈskwɜːrəl/
a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail
From this reading AGAIN ON THE ROAD.--THE BIRD-CATCHING SPIDER.--THE MARTEN AND THE SKUNK.--THE FLYING SQUIRREL.--THE OTTER-HUNT.--L'ENCUERADO WOUNDED.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading At last, four days after taking leave of Coyotepec, we established our bivouac at the foot of a mountain, close to a clear and icy stream.
summitsnounUS /ˈsʌmɪts/
plural of “summit” — the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Thus we had traversed the whole breadth of the Cordillera, at one time shivering on their summits, at another perspiring, as we penetrated narrow and deep-sunk valleys, just as the chances of our journey led us.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Every now and then we caught a sight of the pointed cone of the volcano of Orizava, which assisted us in taking our bearings.
Terre-Temperee
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From this reading Three days of difficult travelling brought us into the midst of the _Terre-Temperee_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AGAIN ON THE ROAD.--THE BIRD-CATCHING SPIDER.--THE MARTEN AND THE SKUNK.--THE FLYING SQUIRREL.--THE OTTER-HUNT.--L'ENCUERADO WOUNDED.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Thus we had traversed the whole breadth of the Cordillera, at one time shivering on their summits, at another perspiring, as we penetrated narrow and deep-sunk valleys, just as the chances of our journey led us.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Every now and then we caught a sight of the pointed cone of the volcano of Orizava, which assisted us in taking our bearings.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three days of difficult travelling brought us into the midst of the _Terre-Temperee_.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus we had traversed the whole breadth of the Cordillera, at one time shivering on their summits, at another perspiring, as we penetrated narrow and deep-sunk valleys, just as the chances of our journey led us.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Thus we had traversed the whole breadth of the Cordillera, at one time shivering on their summits, at another perspiring, as we penetrated narrow and deep-sunk valleys, just as the chances of our journey led us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At last, four days after taking leave of Coyotepec, we established our bivouac at the foot of a mountain, close to a clear and icy stream.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Three days of difficult travelling brought us into the midst of the _Terre-Temperee_.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading Thus we had traversed the whole breadth of the Cordillera, at one time shivering on their summits, at another perspiring, as we penetrated narrow and deep-sunk valleys, just as the chances of our journey led us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Three days of difficult travelling brought us into the midst of the _Terre-Temperee_.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Thus we had traversed the whole breadth of the Cordillera, at one time shivering on their summits, at another perspiring, as we penetrated narrow and deep-sunk valleys, just as the chances of our journey led us.
volcanonounUS /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊ/
a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
From this reading Every now and then we caught a sight of the pointed cone of the volcano of Orizava, which assisted us in taking our bearings.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Thus we had traversed the whole breadth of the Cordillera, at one time shivering on their summits, at another perspiring, as we penetrated narrow and deep-sunk valleys, just as the chances of our journey led us.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Every now and then we caught a sight of the pointed cone of the volcano of Orizava, which assisted us in taking our bearings.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Thus we had traversed the whole breadth of the Cordillera, at one time shivering on their summits, at another perspiring, as we penetrated narrow and deep-sunk valleys, just as the chances of our journey led us.
people who are wounded
From this reading AGAIN ON THE ROAD.--THE BIRD-CATCHING SPIDER.--THE MARTEN AND THE SKUNK.--THE FLYING SQUIRREL.--THE OTTER-HUNT.--L'ENCUERADO WOUNDED.
