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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He will travel for miles without food or drink, over precipitous mountains and rocky paths, carry his 100-lb. load, and not an ounce more; for if you should happen to impose upon him he simply lies down on the path and refuses to budge an inch.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is the fourth country in the continent in point of size, and a vast treasure house of silver and tin.
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 BOLIVIAN BAIRNS Bolivia, the Hermit Republic of South America, is hidden away behind the mighty Andes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He will travel for miles without food or drink, over precipitous mountains and rocky paths, carry his 100-lb. load, and not an ounce more; for if you should happen to impose upon him he simply lies down on the path and refuses to budge an inch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is the fourth country in the continent in point of size, and a vast treasure house of silver and tin.
AndesnounUS /ˈændiz/
a mountain range in South America running 5000 miles along the Pacific coast
From this reading BOLIVIAN BAIRNS Bolivia, the Hermit Republic of South America, is hidden away behind the mighty Andes.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The most interesting and useful animal to the Indian is the llama.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading More than half the inhabitants are pure-blooded Indians, degenerate descendants of the valiant Inca race.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading BOLIVIAN BAIRNS Bolivia, the Hermit Republic of South America, is hidden away behind the mighty Andes.
BAIRNS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BOLIVIAN BAIRNS Bolivia, the Hermit Republic of South America, is hidden away behind the mighty Andes.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading BOLIVIAN BAIRNS Bolivia, the Hermit Republic of South America, is hidden away behind the mighty Andes.
BolivianounUS /bəˈlɪviə/
a landlocked republic in central South America; Simon Bolivar founded Bolivia in 1825 after winning independence from Spain
From this reading BOLIVIAN BAIRNS Bolivia, the Hermit Republic of South America, is hidden away behind the mighty Andes.
BOLIVIANnounUS /boʊˈlɪviən/
a native or inhabitant of Bolivia
From this reading BOLIVIAN BAIRNS Bolivia, the Hermit Republic of South America, is hidden away behind the mighty Andes.
budgeverbUS /bʌdʒ/
move very slightly
From this reading He will travel for miles without food or drink, over precipitous mountains and rocky paths, carry his 100-lb. load, and not an ounce more; for if you should happen to impose upon him he simply lies down on the path and refuses to budge an inch.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He will travel for miles without food or drink, over precipitous mountains and rocky paths, carry his 100-lb. load, and not an ounce more; for if you should happen to impose upon him he simply lies down on the path and refuses to budge an inch.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading It is the fourth country in the continent in point of size, and a vast treasure house of silver and tin.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It is the fourth country in the continent in point of size, and a vast treasure house of silver and tin.
degeneratenounUS /dɪˈdʒenərət/
a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
From this reading More than half the inhabitants are pure-blooded Indians, degenerate descendants of the valiant Inca race.
descendantsnounUS /dɪˈsendənts/
all of the offspring of a given progenitor
From this reading More than half the inhabitants are pure-blooded Indians, degenerate descendants of the valiant Inca race.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He will travel for miles without food or drink, over precipitous mountains and rocky paths, carry his 100-lb. load, and not an ounce more; for if you should happen to impose upon him he simply lies down on the path and refuses to budge an inch.
take in liquids
From this reading He will travel for miles without food or drink, over precipitous mountains and rocky paths, carry his 100-lb. load, and not an ounce more; for if you should happen to impose upon him he simply lies down on the path and refuses to budge an inch.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading He will travel for miles without food or drink, over precipitous mountains and rocky paths, carry his 100-lb. load, and not an ounce more; for if you should happen to impose upon him he simply lies down on the path and refuses to budge an inch.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He will travel for miles without food or drink, over precipitous mountains and rocky paths, carry his 100-lb. load, and not an ounce more; for if you should happen to impose upon him he simply lies down on the path and refuses to budge an inch.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading It is the fourth country in the continent in point of size, and a vast treasure house of silver and tin.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading More than half the inhabitants are pure-blooded Indians, degenerate descendants of the valiant Inca race.
come to pass
From this reading He will travel for miles without food or drink, over precipitous mountains and rocky paths, carry his 100-lb. load, and not an ounce more; for if you should happen to impose upon him he simply lies down on the path and refuses to budge an inch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He will travel for miles without food or drink, over precipitous mountains and rocky paths, carry his 100-lb. load, and not an ounce more; for if you should happen to impose upon him he simply lies down on the path and refuses to budge an inch.
HermitnounUS /ˈhɜːrmət/
one retired from society for religious reasons
From this reading BOLIVIAN BAIRNS Bolivia, the Hermit Republic of South America, is hidden away behind the mighty Andes.
not accessible to view
From this reading BOLIVIAN BAIRNS Bolivia, the Hermit Republic of South America, is hidden away behind the mighty Andes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He will travel for miles without food or drink, over precipitous mountains and rocky paths, carry his 100-lb. load, and not an ounce more; for if you should happen to impose upon him he simply lies down on the path and refuses to budge an inch.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He will travel for miles without food or drink, over precipitous mountains and rocky paths, carry his 100-lb. load, and not an ounce more; for if you should happen to impose upon him he simply lies down on the path and refuses to budge an inch.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It is the fourth country in the continent in point of size, and a vast treasure house of silver and tin.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He will travel for miles without food or drink, over precipitous mountains and rocky paths, carry his 100-lb. load, and not an ounce more; for if you should happen to impose upon him he simply lies down on the path and refuses to budge an inch.
imposeverbUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊz/
compel to behave in a certain way
From this reading He will travel for miles without food or drink, over precipitous mountains and rocky paths, carry his 100-lb. load, and not an ounce more; for if you should happen to impose upon him he simply lies down on the path and refuses to budge an inch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is the fourth country in the continent in point of size, and a vast treasure house of silver and tin.
IncanounUS /ˈɪŋkə/
a ruler of the Incas (or a member of his family)
From this reading More than half the inhabitants are pure-blooded Indians, degenerate descendants of the valiant Inca race.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading He will travel for miles without food or drink, over precipitous mountains and rocky paths, carry his 100-lb. load, and not an ounce more; for if you should happen to impose upon him he simply lies down on the path and refuses to budge an inch.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The most interesting and useful animal to the Indian is the llama.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading More than half the inhabitants are pure-blooded Indians, degenerate descendants of the valiant Inca race.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading More than half the inhabitants are pure-blooded Indians, degenerate descendants of the valiant Inca race.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The most interesting and useful animal to the Indian is the llama.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BOLIVIAN BAIRNS Bolivia, the Hermit Republic of South America, is hidden away behind the mighty Andes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the fourth country in the continent in point of size, and a vast treasure house of silver and tin.
lbnounUS /paʊnd/
16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading He will travel for miles without food or drink, over precipitous mountains and rocky paths, carry his 100-lb. load, and not an ounce more; for if you should happen to impose upon him he simply lies down on the path and refuses to budge an inch.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading He will travel for miles without food or drink, over precipitous mountains and rocky paths, carry his 100-lb. load, and not an ounce more; for if you should happen to impose upon him he simply lies down on the path and refuses to budge an inch.
llamanounUS /ˈlɑːmə/
wild or domesticated South American cud-chewing animal related to camels but smaller and lacking a hump
From this reading The most interesting and useful animal to the Indian is the llama.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading He will travel for miles without food or drink, over precipitous mountains and rocky paths, carry his 100-lb. load, and not an ounce more; for if you should happen to impose upon him he simply lies down on the path and refuses to budge an inch.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading BOLIVIAN BAIRNS Bolivia, the Hermit Republic of South America, is hidden away behind the mighty Andes.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading He will travel for miles without food or drink, over precipitous mountains and rocky paths, carry his 100-lb. load, and not an ounce more; for if you should happen to impose upon him he simply lies down on the path and refuses to budge an inch.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than half the inhabitants are pure-blooded Indians, degenerate descendants of the valiant Inca race.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most interesting and useful animal to the Indian is the llama.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading He will travel for miles without food or drink, over precipitous mountains and rocky paths, carry his 100-lb. load, and not an ounce more; for if you should happen to impose upon him he simply lies down on the path and refuses to budge an inch.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He will travel for miles without food or drink, over precipitous mountains and rocky paths, carry his 100-lb. load, and not an ounce more; for if you should happen to impose upon him he simply lies down on the path and refuses to budge an inch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BOLIVIAN BAIRNS Bolivia, the Hermit Republic of South America, is hidden away behind the mighty Andes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He will travel for miles without food or drink, over precipitous mountains and rocky paths, carry his 100-lb. load, and not an ounce more; for if you should happen to impose upon him he simply lies down on the path and refuses to budge an inch.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He will travel for miles without food or drink, over precipitous mountains and rocky paths, carry his 100-lb. load, and not an ounce more; for if you should happen to impose upon him he simply lies down on the path and refuses to budge an inch.
ouncenounUS /aʊns/
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a troy pound
From this reading He will travel for miles without food or drink, over precipitous mountains and rocky paths, carry his 100-lb. load, and not an ounce more; for if you should happen to impose upon him he simply lies down on the path and refuses to budge an inch.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He will travel for miles without food or drink, over precipitous mountains and rocky paths, carry his 100-lb. load, and not an ounce more; for if you should happen to impose upon him he simply lies down on the path and refuses to budge an inch.
a course of conduct
From this reading He will travel for miles without food or drink, over precipitous mountains and rocky paths, carry his 100-lb. load, and not an ounce more; for if you should happen to impose upon him he simply lies down on the path and refuses to budge an inch.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading He will travel for miles without food or drink, over precipitous mountains and rocky paths, carry his 100-lb. load, and not an ounce more; for if you should happen to impose upon him he simply lies down on the path and refuses to budge an inch.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It is the fourth country in the continent in point of size, and a vast treasure house of silver and tin.
precipitousadjectiveUS /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/
done with very great haste and without due deliberation
From this reading He will travel for miles without food or drink, over precipitous mountains and rocky paths, carry his 100-lb. load, and not an ounce more; for if you should happen to impose upon him he simply lies down on the path and refuses to budge an inch.
pure-blooded
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From this reading More than half the inhabitants are pure-blooded Indians, degenerate descendants of the valiant Inca race.
any competition
From this reading More than half the inhabitants are pure-blooded Indians, degenerate descendants of the valiant Inca race.
refusesnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəz/
plural of “refuse” — food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading He will travel for miles without food or drink, over precipitous mountains and rocky paths, carry his 100-lb. load, and not an ounce more; for if you should happen to impose upon him he simply lies down on the path and refuses to budge an inch.
RepublicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading BOLIVIAN BAIRNS Bolivia, the Hermit Republic of South America, is hidden away behind the mighty Andes.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading He will travel for miles without food or drink, over precipitous mountains and rocky paths, carry his 100-lb. load, and not an ounce more; for if you should happen to impose upon him he simply lies down on the path and refuses to budge an inch.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He will travel for miles without food or drink, over precipitous mountains and rocky paths, carry his 100-lb. load, and not an ounce more; for if you should happen to impose upon him he simply lies down on the path and refuses to budge an inch.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading It is the fourth country in the continent in point of size, and a vast treasure house of silver and tin.
and nothing more
From this reading He will travel for miles without food or drink, over precipitous mountains and rocky paths, carry his 100-lb. load, and not an ounce more; for if you should happen to impose upon him he simply lies down on the path and refuses to budge an inch.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading It is the fourth country in the continent in point of size, and a vast treasure house of silver and tin.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading BOLIVIAN BAIRNS Bolivia, the Hermit Republic of South America, is hidden away behind the mighty Andes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than half the inhabitants are pure-blooded Indians, degenerate descendants of the valiant Inca race.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BOLIVIAN BAIRNS Bolivia, the Hermit Republic of South America, is hidden away behind the mighty Andes.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading It is the fourth country in the continent in point of size, and a vast treasure house of silver and tin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The most interesting and useful animal to the Indian is the llama.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He will travel for miles without food or drink, over precipitous mountains and rocky paths, carry his 100-lb. load, and not an ounce more; for if you should happen to impose upon him he simply lies down on the path and refuses to budge an inch.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading It is the fourth country in the continent in point of size, and a vast treasure house of silver and tin.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He will travel for miles without food or drink, over precipitous mountains and rocky paths, carry his 100-lb. load, and not an ounce more; for if you should happen to impose upon him he simply lies down on the path and refuses to budge an inch.
being of use or service
From this reading The most interesting and useful animal to the Indian is the llama.
valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading More than half the inhabitants are pure-blooded Indians, degenerate descendants of the valiant Inca race.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading It is the fourth country in the continent in point of size, and a vast treasure house of silver and tin.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He will travel for miles without food or drink, over precipitous mountains and rocky paths, carry his 100-lb. load, and not an ounce more; for if you should happen to impose upon him he simply lies down on the path and refuses to budge an inch.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He will travel for miles without food or drink, over precipitous mountains and rocky paths, carry his 100-lb. load, and not an ounce more; for if you should happen to impose upon him he simply lies down on the path and refuses to budge an inch.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He will travel for miles without food or drink, over precipitous mountains and rocky paths, carry his 100-lb. load, and not an ounce more; for if you should happen to impose upon him he simply lies down on the path and refuses to budge an inch.
