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From this reading Early next morning, January 2, we started from the village, and, after a short ride across the plain, reached the river Tua, at the house of a small cattle-ranch called Santa Rosa del Tua.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Early next morning, January 2, we started from the village, and, after a short ride across the plain, reached the river Tua, at the house of a small cattle-ranch called Santa Rosa del Tua.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading However, they were large enough to carry us and our belongings, and accordingly we made ready for an early start next day.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Early next morning, January 2, we started from the village, and, after a short ride across the plain, reached the river Tua, at the house of a small cattle-ranch called Santa Rosa del Tua.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Early next morning, January 2, we started from the village, and, after a short ride across the plain, reached the river Tua, at the house of a small cattle-ranch called Santa Rosa del Tua.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading However, they were large enough to carry us and our belongings, and accordingly we made ready for an early start next day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Early next morning, January 2, we started from the village, and, after a short ride across the plain, reached the river Tua, at the house of a small cattle-ranch called Santa Rosa del Tua.
architecturaladjectiveUS /ˌɑːrkəˈtektʃərəl/
of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture
From this reading The houses—or what serve for houses in the _llanos_—are built on the most primitive architectural principles.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The houses—or what serve for houses in the _llanos_—are built on the most primitive architectural principles.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Early next morning, January 2, we started from the village, and, after a short ride across the plain, reached the river Tua, at the house of a small cattle-ranch called Santa Rosa del Tua.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No others were to be found there at the moment.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading However, they were large enough to carry us and our belongings, and accordingly we made ready for an early start next day.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The houses—or what serve for houses in the _llanos_—are built on the most primitive architectural principles.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Early next morning, January 2, we started from the village, and, after a short ride across the plain, reached the river Tua, at the house of a small cattle-ranch called Santa Rosa del Tua.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading The owner of the premises welcomed us most hospitably, and, to our joy, placed at our disposal two small canoes.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading However, they were large enough to carry us and our belongings, and accordingly we made ready for an early start next day.
cattle-ranch
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From this reading Early next morning, January 2, we started from the village, and, after a short ride across the plain, reached the river Tua, at the house of a small cattle-ranch called Santa Rosa del Tua.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading However, they were large enough to carry us and our belongings, and accordingly we made ready for an early start next day.
del
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From this reading Early next morning, January 2, we started from the village, and, after a short ride across the plain, reached the river Tua, at the house of a small cattle-ranch called Santa Rosa del Tua.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading The owner of the premises welcomed us most hospitably, and, to our joy, placed at our disposal two small canoes.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early next morning, January 2, we started from the village, and, after a short ride across the plain, reached the river Tua, at the house of a small cattle-ranch called Santa Rosa del Tua.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading However, they were large enough to carry us and our belongings, and accordingly we made ready for an early start next day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading However, they were large enough to carry us and our belongings, and accordingly we made ready for an early start next day.
set up or found
From this reading No others were to be found there at the moment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Early next morning, January 2, we started from the village, and, after a short ride across the plain, reached the river Tua, at the house of a small cattle-ranch called Santa Rosa del Tua.
hospitablyadverb
in a hospitable manner
From this reading The owner of the premises welcomed us most hospitably, and, to our joy, placed at our disposal two small canoes.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Early next morning, January 2, we started from the village, and, after a short ride across the plain, reached the river Tua, at the house of a small cattle-ranch called Santa Rosa del Tua.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The houses—or what serve for houses in the _llanos_—are built on the most primitive architectural principles.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, they were large enough to carry us and our belongings, and accordingly we made ready for an early start next day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The houses—or what serve for houses in the _llanos_—are built on the most primitive architectural principles.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading Early next morning, January 2, we started from the village, and, after a short ride across the plain, reached the river Tua, at the house of a small cattle-ranch called Santa Rosa del Tua.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The owner of the premises welcomed us most hospitably, and, to our joy, placed at our disposal two small canoes.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading However, they were large enough to carry us and our belongings, and accordingly we made ready for an early start next day.
llanosnounUS /ˈlɑːnoʊz/
plural of “llano” — an extensive grassy and nearly treeless plain (especially in Latin America)
From this reading The houses—or what serve for houses in the _llanos_—are built on the most primitive architectural principles.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading However, they were large enough to carry us and our belongings, and accordingly we made ready for an early start next day.
a particular point in time
From this reading No others were to be found there at the moment.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early next morning, January 2, we started from the village, and, after a short ride across the plain, reached the river Tua, at the house of a small cattle-ranch called Santa Rosa del Tua.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The owner of the premises welcomed us most hospitably, and, to our joy, placed at our disposal two small canoes.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Early next morning, January 2, we started from the village, and, after a short ride across the plain, reached the river Tua, at the house of a small cattle-ranch called Santa Rosa del Tua.
not any; not one
From this reading No others were to be found there at the moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Early next morning, January 2, we started from the village, and, after a short ride across the plain, reached the river Tua, at the house of a small cattle-ranch called Santa Rosa del Tua.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The houses—or what serve for houses in the _llanos_—are built on the most primitive architectural principles.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The houses—or what serve for houses in the _llanos_—are built on the most primitive architectural principles.
others
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From this reading No others were to be found there at the moment.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The owner of the premises welcomed us most hospitably, and, to our joy, placed at our disposal two small canoes.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The owner of the premises welcomed us most hospitably, and, to our joy, placed at our disposal two small canoes.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The owner of the premises welcomed us most hospitably, and, to our joy, placed at our disposal two small canoes.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Early next morning, January 2, we started from the village, and, after a short ride across the plain, reached the river Tua, at the house of a small cattle-ranch called Santa Rosa del Tua.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading The owner of the premises welcomed us most hospitably, and, to our joy, placed at our disposal two small canoes.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading The houses—or what serve for houses in the _llanos_—are built on the most primitive architectural principles.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading The houses—or what serve for houses in the _llanos_—are built on the most primitive architectural principles.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Early next morning, January 2, we started from the village, and, after a short ride across the plain, reached the river Tua, at the house of a small cattle-ranch called Santa Rosa del Tua.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading However, they were large enough to carry us and our belongings, and accordingly we made ready for an early start next day.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Early next morning, January 2, we started from the village, and, after a short ride across the plain, reached the river Tua, at the house of a small cattle-ranch called Santa Rosa del Tua.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Early next morning, January 2, we started from the village, and, after a short ride across the plain, reached the river Tua, at the house of a small cattle-ranch called Santa Rosa del Tua.
RosanounUS /ˈroʊzə/
large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses
From this reading Early next morning, January 2, we started from the village, and, after a short ride across the plain, reached the river Tua, at the house of a small cattle-ranch called Santa Rosa del Tua.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading Early next morning, January 2, we started from the village, and, after a short ride across the plain, reached the river Tua, at the house of a small cattle-ranch called Santa Rosa del Tua.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The houses—or what serve for houses in the _llanos_—are built on the most primitive architectural principles.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Early next morning, January 2, we started from the village, and, after a short ride across the plain, reached the river Tua, at the house of a small cattle-ranch called Santa Rosa del Tua.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Early next morning, January 2, we started from the village, and, after a short ride across the plain, reached the river Tua, at the house of a small cattle-ranch called Santa Rosa del Tua.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading However, they were large enough to carry us and our belongings, and accordingly we made ready for an early start next day.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Early next morning, January 2, we started from the village, and, after a short ride across the plain, reached the river Tua, at the house of a small cattle-ranch called Santa Rosa del Tua.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Early next morning, January 2, we started from the village, and, after a short ride across the plain, reached the river Tua, at the house of a small cattle-ranch called Santa Rosa del Tua.
in or at that place or location
From this reading No others were to be found there at the moment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However, they were large enough to carry us and our belongings, and accordingly we made ready for an early start next day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The owner of the premises welcomed us most hospitably, and, to our joy, placed at our disposal two small canoes.
Tua
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Early next morning, January 2, we started from the village, and, after a short ride across the plain, reached the river Tua, at the house of a small cattle-ranch called Santa Rosa del Tua.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The owner of the premises welcomed us most hospitably, and, to our joy, placed at our disposal two small canoes.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The owner of the premises welcomed us most hospitably, and, to our joy, placed at our disposal two small canoes.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Early next morning, January 2, we started from the village, and, after a short ride across the plain, reached the river Tua, at the house of a small cattle-ranch called Santa Rosa del Tua.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Early next morning, January 2, we started from the village, and, after a short ride across the plain, reached the river Tua, at the house of a small cattle-ranch called Santa Rosa del Tua.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading The owner of the premises welcomed us most hospitably, and, to our joy, placed at our disposal two small canoes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No others were to be found there at the moment.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The houses—or what serve for houses in the _llanos_—are built on the most primitive architectural principles.
