used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They meander, wind, and turn about, so that when on a sharp curve one often sails almost directly against the main direction of the waters.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They meander, wind, and turn about, so that when on a sharp curve one often sails almost directly against the main direction of the waters.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading For reasons which he explained to us afterwards, Leal had, without consulting us, informed the first Indians whom we met that ours was a party of missionaries.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading They meander, wind, and turn about, so that when on a sharp curve one often sails almost directly against the main direction of the waters.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Thus the news of our coming preceded us by several days, and long before we reached the mouth of the Vichada all the tribes had heard that the largest expedition known in their history was on the way.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They meander, wind, and turn about, so that when on a sharp curve one often sails almost directly against the main direction of the waters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They meander, wind, and turn about, so that when on a sharp curve one often sails almost directly against the main direction of the waters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The course of the rivers on the _llanos_ is far from being as straight as the proverbial path of righteousness.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Thus the news of our coming preceded us by several days, and long before we reached the mouth of the Vichada all the tribes had heard that the largest expedition known in their history was on the way.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The course of the rivers on the _llanos_ is far from being as straight as the proverbial path of righteousness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Thus the news of our coming preceded us by several days, and long before we reached the mouth of the Vichada all the tribes had heard that the largest expedition known in their history was on the way.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading The Indians take short cuts overland which enable them to travel much faster than the canoes.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Thus the news of our coming preceded us by several days, and long before we reached the mouth of the Vichada all the tribes had heard that the largest expedition known in their history was on the way.
consultingverbUS /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading For reasons which he explained to us afterwards, Leal had, without consulting us, informed the first Indians whom we met that ours was a party of missionaries.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The course of the rivers on the _llanos_ is far from being as straight as the proverbial path of righteousness.
curvenounUS /kɜːrv/
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading They meander, wind, and turn about, so that when on a sharp curve one often sails almost directly against the main direction of the waters.
cutsnounUS /kʌts/
plural of “cut” — a share of the profits
From this reading The Indians take short cuts overland which enable them to travel much faster than the canoes.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Thus the news of our coming preceded us by several days, and long before we reached the mouth of the Vichada all the tribes had heard that the largest expedition known in their history was on the way.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading They meander, wind, and turn about, so that when on a sharp curve one often sails almost directly against the main direction of the waters.
without deviation
From this reading They meander, wind, and turn about, so that when on a sharp curve one often sails almost directly against the main direction of the waters.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading The Indians take short cuts overland which enable them to travel much faster than the canoes.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Thus the news of our coming preceded us by several days, and long before we reached the mouth of the Vichada all the tribes had heard that the largest expedition known in their history was on the way.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading For reasons which he explained to us afterwards, Leal had, without consulting us, informed the first Indians whom we met that ours was a party of missionaries.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The course of the rivers on the _llanos_ is far from being as straight as the proverbial path of righteousness.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading The Indians take short cuts overland which enable them to travel much faster than the canoes.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For reasons which he explained to us afterwards, Leal had, without consulting us, informed the first Indians whom we met that ours was a party of missionaries.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For reasons which he explained to us afterwards, Leal had, without consulting us, informed the first Indians whom we met that ours was a party of missionaries.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The course of the rivers on the _llanos_ is far from being as straight as the proverbial path of righteousness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thus the news of our coming preceded us by several days, and long before we reached the mouth of the Vichada all the tribes had heard that the largest expedition known in their history was on the way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For reasons which he explained to us afterwards, Leal had, without consulting us, informed the first Indians whom we met that ours was a party of missionaries.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Thus the news of our coming preceded us by several days, and long before we reached the mouth of the Vichada all the tribes had heard that the largest expedition known in their history was on the way.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Thus the news of our coming preceded us by several days, and long before we reached the mouth of the Vichada all the tribes had heard that the largest expedition known in their history was on the way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thus the news of our coming preceded us by several days, and long before we reached the mouth of the Vichada all the tribes had heard that the largest expedition known in their history was on the way.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The Indians take short cuts overland which enable them to travel much faster than the canoes.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading For reasons which he explained to us afterwards, Leal had, without consulting us, informed the first Indians whom we met that ours was a party of missionaries.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The course of the rivers on the _llanos_ is far from being as straight as the proverbial path of righteousness.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Thus the news of our coming preceded us by several days, and long before we reached the mouth of the Vichada all the tribes had heard that the largest expedition known in their history was on the way.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Thus the news of our coming preceded us by several days, and long before we reached the mouth of the Vichada all the tribes had heard that the largest expedition known in their history was on the way.
LealadjectiveUS /liːl/
faithful and true
From this reading For reasons which he explained to us afterwards, Leal had, without consulting us, informed the first Indians whom we met that ours was a party of missionaries.
llanosnounUS /ˈlɑːnoʊz/
plural of “llano” — an extensive grassy and nearly treeless plain (especially in Latin America)
From this reading The course of the rivers on the _llanos_ is far from being as straight as the proverbial path of righteousness.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Thus the news of our coming preceded us by several days, and long before we reached the mouth of the Vichada all the tribes had heard that the largest expedition known in their history was on the way.
most important element
From this reading They meander, wind, and turn about, so that when on a sharp curve one often sails almost directly against the main direction of the waters.
meanderverbUS /miˈændər/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading They meander, wind, and turn about, so that when on a sharp curve one often sails almost directly against the main direction of the waters.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading For reasons which he explained to us afterwards, Leal had, without consulting us, informed the first Indians whom we met that ours was a party of missionaries.
missionariesnounUS /ˈmɪʃəneriz/
plural of “missionary” — someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading For reasons which he explained to us afterwards, Leal had, without consulting us, informed the first Indians whom we met that ours was a party of missionaries.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Thus the news of our coming preceded us by several days, and long before we reached the mouth of the Vichada all the tribes had heard that the largest expedition known in their history was on the way.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The Indians take short cuts overland which enable them to travel much faster than the canoes.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Thus the news of our coming preceded us by several days, and long before we reached the mouth of the Vichada all the tribes had heard that the largest expedition known in their history was on the way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The course of the rivers on the _llanos_ is far from being as straight as the proverbial path of righteousness.
many times at short intervals
From this reading They meander, wind, and turn about, so that when on a sharp curve one often sails almost directly against the main direction of the waters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The course of the rivers on the _llanos_ is far from being as straight as the proverbial path of righteousness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They meander, wind, and turn about, so that when on a sharp curve one often sails almost directly against the main direction of the waters.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Thus the news of our coming preceded us by several days, and long before we reached the mouth of the Vichada all the tribes had heard that the largest expedition known in their history was on the way.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading For reasons which he explained to us afterwards, Leal had, without consulting us, informed the first Indians whom we met that ours was a party of missionaries.
overlandadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlænd/
traveling or passing over land
From this reading The Indians take short cuts overland which enable them to travel much faster than the canoes.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading For reasons which he explained to us afterwards, Leal had, without consulting us, informed the first Indians whom we met that ours was a party of missionaries.
a course of conduct
From this reading The course of the rivers on the _llanos_ is far from being as straight as the proverbial path of righteousness.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading Thus the news of our coming preceded us by several days, and long before we reached the mouth of the Vichada all the tribes had heard that the largest expedition known in their history was on the way.
proverbialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɜːrbiəl/
of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb
From this reading The course of the rivers on the _llanos_ is far from being as straight as the proverbial path of righteousness.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Thus the news of our coming preceded us by several days, and long before we reached the mouth of the Vichada all the tribes had heard that the largest expedition known in their history was on the way.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For reasons which he explained to us afterwards, Leal had, without consulting us, informed the first Indians whom we met that ours was a party of missionaries.
righteousnessnounUS /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/
adhering to moral principles
From this reading The course of the rivers on the _llanos_ is far from being as straight as the proverbial path of righteousness.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The course of the rivers on the _llanos_ is far from being as straight as the proverbial path of righteousness.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading They meander, wind, and turn about, so that when on a sharp curve one often sails almost directly against the main direction of the waters.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Thus the news of our coming preceded us by several days, and long before we reached the mouth of the Vichada all the tribes had heard that the largest expedition known in their history was on the way.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading They meander, wind, and turn about, so that when on a sharp curve one often sails almost directly against the main direction of the waters.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The Indians take short cuts overland which enable them to travel much faster than the canoes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They meander, wind, and turn about, so that when on a sharp curve one often sails almost directly against the main direction of the waters.
successive (without a break)
From this reading The course of the rivers on the _llanos_ is far from being as straight as the proverbial path of righteousness.
carry out
From this reading The Indians take short cuts overland which enable them to travel much faster than the canoes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Indians take short cuts overland which enable them to travel much faster than the canoes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They meander, wind, and turn about, so that when on a sharp curve one often sails almost directly against the main direction of the waters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The course of the rivers on the _llanos_ is far from being as straight as the proverbial path of righteousness.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Thus the news of our coming preceded us by several days, and long before we reached the mouth of the Vichada all the tribes had heard that the largest expedition known in their history was on the way.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Indians take short cuts overland which enable them to travel much faster than the canoes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They meander, wind, and turn about, so that when on a sharp curve one often sails almost directly against the main direction of the waters.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus the news of our coming preceded us by several days, and long before we reached the mouth of the Vichada all the tribes had heard that the largest expedition known in their history was on the way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Indians take short cuts overland which enable them to travel much faster than the canoes.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Indians take short cuts overland which enable them to travel much faster than the canoes.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Thus the news of our coming preceded us by several days, and long before we reached the mouth of the Vichada all the tribes had heard that the largest expedition known in their history was on the way.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading They meander, wind, and turn about, so that when on a sharp curve one often sails almost directly against the main direction of the waters.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thus the news of our coming preceded us by several days, and long before we reached the mouth of the Vichada all the tribes had heard that the largest expedition known in their history was on the way.
Vichada
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From this reading Thus the news of our coming preceded us by several days, and long before we reached the mouth of the Vichada all the tribes had heard that the largest expedition known in their history was on the way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus the news of our coming preceded us by several days, and long before we reached the mouth of the Vichada all the tribes had heard that the largest expedition known in their history was on the way.
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From this reading They meander, wind, and turn about, so that when on a sharp curve one often sails almost directly against the main direction of the waters.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Thus the news of our coming preceded us by several days, and long before we reached the mouth of the Vichada all the tribes had heard that the largest expedition known in their history was on the way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Thus the news of our coming preceded us by several days, and long before we reached the mouth of the Vichada all the tribes had heard that the largest expedition known in their history was on the way.
at the time that
From this reading They meander, wind, and turn about, so that when on a sharp curve one often sails almost directly against the main direction of the waters.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Indians take short cuts overland which enable them to travel much faster than the canoes.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For reasons which he explained to us afterwards, Leal had, without consulting us, informed the first Indians whom we met that ours was a party of missionaries.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading They meander, wind, and turn about, so that when on a sharp curve one often sails almost directly against the main direction of the waters.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading For reasons which he explained to us afterwards, Leal had, without consulting us, informed the first Indians whom we met that ours was a party of missionaries.
