10,000
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From this reading The ranch consisted, we were told, of about 10,000 head of cattle, and was typical of the ranches to be found on the _llanos_ of Colombia and Venezuela.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the fourth day, about two hours’ sail from the confluence of the Tua with the Meta River, we stopped at a large cattle-ranch called Santa Barbara.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading On the fourth day, about two hours’ sail from the confluence of the Tua with the Meta River, we stopped at a large cattle-ranch called Santa Barbara.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After dinner I asked Secundino how men fleeted the time away in that lonely region beyond the din of civilized life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The owner invited us to a dinner—the inevitable dishes of the _llano_: meat roasted over a bonfire, plaintains and coffee.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading After dinner I asked Secundino how men fleeted the time away in that lonely region beyond the din of civilized life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the fourth day, about two hours’ sail from the confluence of the Tua with the Meta River, we stopped at a large cattle-ranch called Santa Barbara.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After dinner I asked Secundino how men fleeted the time away in that lonely region beyond the din of civilized life.
Barbara
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From this reading On the fourth day, about two hours’ sail from the confluence of the Tua with the Meta River, we stopped at a large cattle-ranch called Santa Barbara.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The ranch consisted, we were told, of about 10,000 head of cattle, and was typical of the ranches to be found on the _llanos_ of Colombia and Venezuela.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading After dinner I asked Secundino how men fleeted the time away in that lonely region beyond the din of civilized life.
bonfirenounUS /ˈbɑːnfaɪər/
a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration
From this reading The owner invited us to a dinner—the inevitable dishes of the _llano_: meat roasted over a bonfire, plaintains and coffee.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On the fourth day, about two hours’ sail from the confluence of the Tua with the Meta River, we stopped at a large cattle-ranch called Santa Barbara.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Here, in the person of what might be called the sub-manager, whose name was Secundino, we came face to face with a real tiger-hunter.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading The ranch consisted, we were told, of about 10,000 head of cattle, and was typical of the ranches to be found on the _llanos_ of Colombia and Venezuela.
cattle-ranch
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From this reading On the fourth day, about two hours’ sail from the confluence of the Tua with the Meta River, we stopped at a large cattle-ranch called Santa Barbara.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading After dinner I asked Secundino how men fleeted the time away in that lonely region beyond the din of civilized life.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading The owner invited us to a dinner—the inevitable dishes of the _llano_: meat roasted over a bonfire, plaintains and coffee.
ColombianounUS /kəˈlʌmbiə/
a republic in northwestern South America with a coastline on the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea; achieved independence from Spain in 1821 under the leadership of Simon Bolivar; Spanish is the official language
From this reading The ranch consisted, we were told, of about 10,000 head of cattle, and was typical of the ranches to be found on the _llanos_ of Colombia and Venezuela.
confluencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfluːəns/
a place where things merge or flow together (especially rivers)
From this reading On the fourth day, about two hours’ sail from the confluence of the Tua with the Meta River, we stopped at a large cattle-ranch called Santa Barbara.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The ranch consisted, we were told, of about 10,000 head of cattle, and was typical of the ranches to be found on the _llanos_ of Colombia and Venezuela.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the fourth day, about two hours’ sail from the confluence of the Tua with the Meta River, we stopped at a large cattle-ranch called Santa Barbara.
dinnounUS /dɪn/
a loud harsh or strident noise
From this reading After dinner I asked Secundino how men fleeted the time away in that lonely region beyond the din of civilized life.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The owner invited us to a dinner—the inevitable dishes of the _llano_: meat roasted over a bonfire, plaintains and coffee.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading The owner invited us to a dinner—the inevitable dishes of the _llano_: meat roasted over a bonfire, plaintains and coffee.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Here, in the person of what might be called the sub-manager, whose name was Secundino, we came face to face with a real tiger-hunter.
fleeted
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From this reading After dinner I asked Secundino how men fleeted the time away in that lonely region beyond the din of civilized life.
set up or found
From this reading The ranch consisted, we were told, of about 10,000 head of cattle, and was typical of the ranches to be found on the _llanos_ of Colombia and Venezuela.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading On the fourth day, about two hours’ sail from the confluence of the Tua with the Meta River, we stopped at a large cattle-ranch called Santa Barbara.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the fourth day, about two hours’ sail from the confluence of the Tua with the Meta River, we stopped at a large cattle-ranch called Santa Barbara.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The ranch consisted, we were told, of about 10,000 head of cattle, and was typical of the ranches to be found on the _llanos_ of Colombia and Venezuela.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, in the person of what might be called the sub-manager, whose name was Secundino, we came face to face with a real tiger-hunter.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading On the fourth day, about two hours’ sail from the confluence of the Tua with the Meta River, we stopped at a large cattle-ranch called Santa Barbara.
how
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From this reading After dinner I asked Secundino how men fleeted the time away in that lonely region beyond the din of civilized life.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After dinner I asked Secundino how men fleeted the time away in that lonely region beyond the din of civilized life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Here, in the person of what might be called the sub-manager, whose name was Secundino, we came face to face with a real tiger-hunter.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading The owner invited us to a dinner—the inevitable dishes of the _llano_: meat roasted over a bonfire, plaintains and coffee.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading The owner invited us to a dinner—the inevitable dishes of the _llano_: meat roasted over a bonfire, plaintains and coffee.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the fourth day, about two hours’ sail from the confluence of the Tua with the Meta River, we stopped at a large cattle-ranch called Santa Barbara.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading After dinner I asked Secundino how men fleeted the time away in that lonely region beyond the din of civilized life.
llanonounUS /ˈlɑːnoʊ/
an extensive grassy and nearly treeless plain (especially in Latin America)
From this reading The owner invited us to a dinner—the inevitable dishes of the _llano_: meat roasted over a bonfire, plaintains and coffee.
llanosnounUS /ˈlɑːnoʊz/
plural of “llano” — an extensive grassy and nearly treeless plain (especially in Latin America)
From this reading The ranch consisted, we were told, of about 10,000 head of cattle, and was typical of the ranches to be found on the _llanos_ of Colombia and Venezuela.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading After dinner I asked Secundino how men fleeted the time away in that lonely region beyond the din of civilized life.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading The owner invited us to a dinner—the inevitable dishes of the _llano_: meat roasted over a bonfire, plaintains and coffee.
the force of workers available
From this reading After dinner I asked Secundino how men fleeted the time away in that lonely region beyond the din of civilized life.
Meta
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From this reading On the fourth day, about two hours’ sail from the confluence of the Tua with the Meta River, we stopped at a large cattle-ranch called Santa Barbara.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Here, in the person of what might be called the sub-manager, whose name was Secundino, we came face to face with a real tiger-hunter.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Here, in the person of what might be called the sub-manager, whose name was Secundino, we came face to face with a real tiger-hunter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the fourth day, about two hours’ sail from the confluence of the Tua with the Meta River, we stopped at a large cattle-ranch called Santa Barbara.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the fourth day, about two hours’ sail from the confluence of the Tua with the Meta River, we stopped at a large cattle-ranch called Santa Barbara.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The owner invited us to a dinner—the inevitable dishes of the _llano_: meat roasted over a bonfire, plaintains and coffee.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The owner invited us to a dinner—the inevitable dishes of the _llano_: meat roasted over a bonfire, plaintains and coffee.
a human being
From this reading Here, in the person of what might be called the sub-manager, whose name was Secundino, we came face to face with a real tiger-hunter.
plaintains
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From this reading The owner invited us to a dinner—the inevitable dishes of the _llano_: meat roasted over a bonfire, plaintains and coffee.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading The ranch consisted, we were told, of about 10,000 head of cattle, and was typical of the ranches to be found on the _llanos_ of Colombia and Venezuela.
ranchesnounUS /ˈræntʃəz/
plural of “ranch” — farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading The ranch consisted, we were told, of about 10,000 head of cattle, and was typical of the ranches to be found on the _llanos_ of Colombia and Venezuela.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Here, in the person of what might be called the sub-manager, whose name was Secundino, we came face to face with a real tiger-hunter.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading After dinner I asked Secundino how men fleeted the time away in that lonely region beyond the din of civilized life.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading On the fourth day, about two hours’ sail from the confluence of the Tua with the Meta River, we stopped at a large cattle-ranch called Santa Barbara.
roastedadjectiveUS /ˈroʊstəd/
(meat) cooked by dry heat in an oven
From this reading The owner invited us to a dinner—the inevitable dishes of the _llano_: meat roasted over a bonfire, plaintains and coffee.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading On the fourth day, about two hours’ sail from the confluence of the Tua with the Meta River, we stopped at a large cattle-ranch called Santa Barbara.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading On the fourth day, about two hours’ sail from the confluence of the Tua with the Meta River, we stopped at a large cattle-ranch called Santa Barbara.
Secundino
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From this reading Here, in the person of what might be called the sub-manager, whose name was Secundino, we came face to face with a real tiger-hunter.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading On the fourth day, about two hours’ sail from the confluence of the Tua with the Meta River, we stopped at a large cattle-ranch called Santa Barbara.
sub-manager
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From this reading Here, in the person of what might be called the sub-manager, whose name was Secundino, we came face to face with a real tiger-hunter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After dinner I asked Secundino how men fleeted the time away in that lonely region beyond the din of civilized life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the fourth day, about two hours’ sail from the confluence of the Tua with the Meta River, we stopped at a large cattle-ranch called Santa Barbara.
tiger-hunter
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From this reading Here, in the person of what might be called the sub-manager, whose name was Secundino, we came face to face with a real tiger-hunter.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After dinner I asked Secundino how men fleeted the time away in that lonely region beyond the din of civilized life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The owner invited us to a dinner—the inevitable dishes of the _llano_: meat roasted over a bonfire, plaintains and coffee.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The ranch consisted, we were told, of about 10,000 head of cattle, and was typical of the ranches to be found on the _llanos_ of Colombia and Venezuela.
Tua
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From this reading On the fourth day, about two hours’ sail from the confluence of the Tua with the Meta River, we stopped at a large cattle-ranch called Santa Barbara.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On the fourth day, about two hours’ sail from the confluence of the Tua with the Meta River, we stopped at a large cattle-ranch called Santa Barbara.
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading The ranch consisted, we were told, of about 10,000 head of cattle, and was typical of the ranches to be found on the _llanos_ of Colombia and Venezuela.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The owner invited us to a dinner—the inevitable dishes of the _llano_: meat roasted over a bonfire, plaintains and coffee.
VenezuelanounUS /ˌvenɪzˈweɪlə/
a republic in northern South America on the Caribbean; achieved independence from Spain in 1811; rich in oil
From this reading The ranch consisted, we were told, of about 10,000 head of cattle, and was typical of the ranches to be found on the _llanos_ of Colombia and Venezuela.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The ranch consisted, we were told, of about 10,000 head of cattle, and was typical of the ranches to be found on the _llanos_ of Colombia and Venezuela.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On the fourth day, about two hours’ sail from the confluence of the Tua with the Meta River, we stopped at a large cattle-ranch called Santa Barbara.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The ranch consisted, we were told, of about 10,000 head of cattle, and was typical of the ranches to be found on the _llanos_ of Colombia and Venezuela.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Here, in the person of what might be called the sub-manager, whose name was Secundino, we came face to face with a real tiger-hunter.
belonging to which person
From this reading Here, in the person of what might be called the sub-manager, whose name was Secundino, we came face to face with a real tiger-hunter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the fourth day, about two hours’ sail from the confluence of the Tua with the Meta River, we stopped at a large cattle-ranch called Santa Barbara.
