used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For once in a way Bolivar had adopted caution instead of the fiery recklessness he usually displayed, and seemed resolved on running no unnecessary risks.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading For once in a way Bolivar had adopted caution instead of the fiery recklessness he usually displayed, and seemed resolved on running no unnecessary risks.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Contrary to custom, we moved off the ground slowly, marching along with swarms of Indians on our flanks and in front.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Contrary to custom, we moved off the ground slowly, marching along with swarms of Indians on our flanks and in front.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "We shall catch Canterac there," said he, "or Canterac will catch us; I hardly know which at present."
BolivarnounUS /ˈbɑːləvər/
the basic unit of money in Venezuela; equal to 100 centimos
From this reading For once in a way Bolivar had adopted caution instead of the fiery recklessness he usually displayed, and seemed resolved on running no unnecessary risks.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Our course lay southward, over very rough, broken ground, and a staff officer informed Plaza we were making for the plains of Junin, to the south of Lake Reyes.
Canterac
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From this reading "We shall catch Canterac there," said he, "or Canterac will catch us; I hardly know which at present."
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "We shall catch Canterac there," said he, "or Canterac will catch us; I hardly know which at present."
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading For once in a way Bolivar had adopted caution instead of the fiery recklessness he usually displayed, and seemed resolved on running no unnecessary risks.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Contrary to custom, we moved off the ground slowly, marching along with swarms of Indians on our flanks and in front.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Our course lay southward, over very rough, broken ground, and a staff officer informed Plaza we were making for the plains of Junin, to the south of Lake Reyes.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Contrary to custom, we moved off the ground slowly, marching along with swarms of Indians on our flanks and in front.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading For once in a way Bolivar had adopted caution instead of the fiery recklessness he usually displayed, and seemed resolved on running no unnecessary risks.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading For once in a way Bolivar had adopted caution instead of the fiery recklessness he usually displayed, and seemed resolved on running no unnecessary risks.
flanksnounUS /flæŋks/
plural of “flank” — the side of military or naval formation
From this reading Contrary to custom, we moved off the ground slowly, marching along with swarms of Indians on our flanks and in front.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For once in a way Bolivar had adopted caution instead of the fiery recklessness he usually displayed, and seemed resolved on running no unnecessary risks.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Contrary to custom, we moved off the ground slowly, marching along with swarms of Indians on our flanks and in front.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Contrary to custom, we moved off the ground slowly, marching along with swarms of Indians on our flanks and in front.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For once in a way Bolivar had adopted caution instead of the fiery recklessness he usually displayed, and seemed resolved on running no unnecessary risks.
only a very short time before
From this reading "We shall catch Canterac there," said he, "or Canterac will catch us; I hardly know which at present."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For once in a way Bolivar had adopted caution instead of the fiery recklessness he usually displayed, and seemed resolved on running no unnecessary risks.
HUSSARS
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From this reading THE HUSSARS OF JUNIN.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "We shall catch Canterac there," said he, "or Canterac will catch us; I hardly know which at present."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Contrary to custom, we moved off the ground slowly, marching along with swarms of Indians on our flanks and in front.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Contrary to custom, we moved off the ground slowly, marching along with swarms of Indians on our flanks and in front.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Our course lay southward, over very rough, broken ground, and a staff officer informed Plaza we were making for the plains of Junin, to the south of Lake Reyes.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading For once in a way Bolivar had adopted caution instead of the fiery recklessness he usually displayed, and seemed resolved on running no unnecessary risks.
JUNIN
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From this reading THE HUSSARS OF JUNIN.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "We shall catch Canterac there," said he, "or Canterac will catch us; I hardly know which at present."
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Our course lay southward, over very rough, broken ground, and a staff officer informed Plaza we were making for the plains of Junin, to the south of Lake Reyes.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Our course lay southward, over very rough, broken ground, and a staff officer informed Plaza we were making for the plains of Junin, to the south of Lake Reyes.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Our course lay southward, over very rough, broken ground, and a staff officer informed Plaza we were making for the plains of Junin, to the south of Lake Reyes.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading Contrary to custom, we moved off the ground slowly, marching along with swarms of Indians on our flanks and in front.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Contrary to custom, we moved off the ground slowly, marching along with swarms of Indians on our flanks and in front.
not any; not one
From this reading For once in a way Bolivar had adopted caution instead of the fiery recklessness he usually displayed, and seemed resolved on running no unnecessary risks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HUSSARS OF JUNIN.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Contrary to custom, we moved off the ground slowly, marching along with swarms of Indians on our flanks and in front.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Our course lay southward, over very rough, broken ground, and a staff officer informed Plaza we were making for the plains of Junin, to the south of Lake Reyes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Contrary to custom, we moved off the ground slowly, marching along with swarms of Indians on our flanks and in front.
on one occasion
From this reading For once in a way Bolivar had adopted caution instead of the fiery recklessness he usually displayed, and seemed resolved on running no unnecessary risks.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "We shall catch Canterac there," said he, "or Canterac will catch us; I hardly know which at present."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Contrary to custom, we moved off the ground slowly, marching along with swarms of Indians on our flanks and in front.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Our course lay southward, over very rough, broken ground, and a staff officer informed Plaza we were making for the plains of Junin, to the south of Lake Reyes.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading Our course lay southward, over very rough, broken ground, and a staff officer informed Plaza we were making for the plains of Junin, to the south of Lake Reyes.
PlazanounUS /ˈplɑːzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading Our course lay southward, over very rough, broken ground, and a staff officer informed Plaza we were making for the plains of Junin, to the south of Lake Reyes.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "We shall catch Canterac there," said he, "or Canterac will catch us; I hardly know which at present."
recklessnessnounUS /ˈrekləsnəs/
the trait of giving little thought to danger
From this reading For once in a way Bolivar had adopted caution instead of the fiery recklessness he usually displayed, and seemed resolved on running no unnecessary risks.
determined
From this reading For once in a way Bolivar had adopted caution instead of the fiery recklessness he usually displayed, and seemed resolved on running no unnecessary risks.
ReyesnounUS /ˈreɪɪs/
Chilean poet (1904-1973)
From this reading Our course lay southward, over very rough, broken ground, and a staff officer informed Plaza we were making for the plains of Junin, to the south of Lake Reyes.
risksnounUS /rɪsks/
plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading For once in a way Bolivar had adopted caution instead of the fiery recklessness he usually displayed, and seemed resolved on running no unnecessary risks.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Our course lay southward, over very rough, broken ground, and a staff officer informed Plaza we were making for the plains of Junin, to the south of Lake Reyes.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading For once in a way Bolivar had adopted caution instead of the fiery recklessness he usually displayed, and seemed resolved on running no unnecessary risks.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We shall catch Canterac there," said he, "or Canterac will catch us; I hardly know which at present."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For once in a way Bolivar had adopted caution instead of the fiery recklessness he usually displayed, and seemed resolved on running no unnecessary risks.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "We shall catch Canterac there," said he, "or Canterac will catch us; I hardly know which at present."
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Contrary to custom, we moved off the ground slowly, marching along with swarms of Indians on our flanks and in front.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Our course lay southward, over very rough, broken ground, and a staff officer informed Plaza we were making for the plains of Junin, to the south of Lake Reyes.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading Our course lay southward, over very rough, broken ground, and a staff officer informed Plaza we were making for the plains of Junin, to the south of Lake Reyes.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading Our course lay southward, over very rough, broken ground, and a staff officer informed Plaza we were making for the plains of Junin, to the south of Lake Reyes.
swarmsnounUS /swɔːrmz/
plural of “swarm” — a moving crowd
From this reading Contrary to custom, we moved off the ground slowly, marching along with swarms of Indians on our flanks and in front.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HUSSARS OF JUNIN.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "We shall catch Canterac there," said he, "or Canterac will catch us; I hardly know which at present."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Contrary to custom, we moved off the ground slowly, marching along with swarms of Indians on our flanks and in front.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading For once in a way Bolivar had adopted caution instead of the fiery recklessness he usually displayed, and seemed resolved on running no unnecessary risks.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We shall catch Canterac there," said he, "or Canterac will catch us; I hardly know which at present."
under normal conditions
From this reading For once in a way Bolivar had adopted caution instead of the fiery recklessness he usually displayed, and seemed resolved on running no unnecessary risks.
precisely as stated
From this reading Our course lay southward, over very rough, broken ground, and a staff officer informed Plaza we were making for the plains of Junin, to the south of Lake Reyes.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For once in a way Bolivar had adopted caution instead of the fiery recklessness he usually displayed, and seemed resolved on running no unnecessary risks.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Contrary to custom, we moved off the ground slowly, marching along with swarms of Indians on our flanks and in front.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Our course lay southward, over very rough, broken ground, and a staff officer informed Plaza we were making for the plains of Junin, to the south of Lake Reyes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "We shall catch Canterac there," said he, "or Canterac will catch us; I hardly know which at present."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "We shall catch Canterac there," said he, "or Canterac will catch us; I hardly know which at present."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Contrary to custom, we moved off the ground slowly, marching along with swarms of Indians on our flanks and in front.
