Chapter XIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

again but in a new or different way

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

later than; following

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading Familiarity with the ever-varying aspects of Nature begot a sense of monotony and weariness.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

inflected form of “beget” — make (offspring) by reproduction

From this reading Familiarity with the ever-varying aspects of Nature begot a sense of monotony and weariness.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The fair Queen of Heaven, being thus commemorated, piety was wedded to chivalry.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

courtesy towards women

From this reading The fair Queen of Heaven, being thus commemorated, piety was wedded to chivalry.

past form of “commemorate” — celebrate by some ceremony or observation

From this reading The fair Queen of Heaven, being thus commemorated, piety was wedded to chivalry.

an argument opposed to a proposal

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

the first light of day

From this reading The forests and the prairies, dawn and sunset, the whole marvellous landscape, passed unheeded.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The days followed each other in seemingly endless succession, like the windings of the river.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The days followed each other in seemingly endless succession, like the windings of the river.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading The days followed each other in seemingly endless succession, like the windings of the river.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Familiarity with the ever-varying aspects of Nature begot a sense of monotony and weariness.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading The fair Queen of Heaven, being thus commemorated, piety was wedded to chivalry.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Familiarity with the ever-varying aspects of Nature begot a sense of monotony and weariness.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The days followed each other in seemingly endless succession, like the windings of the river.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The forests and the prairies, dawn and sunset, the whole marvellous landscape, passed unheeded.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

cause to stop

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading The fair Queen of Heaven, being thus commemorated, piety was wedded to chivalry.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading The forests and the prairies, dawn and sunset, the whole marvellous landscape, passed unheeded.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The days followed each other in seemingly endless succession, like the windings of the river.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading The forests and the prairies, dawn and sunset, the whole marvellous landscape, passed unheeded.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading Familiarity with the ever-varying aspects of Nature begot a sense of monotony and weariness.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Familiarity with the ever-varying aspects of Nature begot a sense of monotony and weariness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The days followed each other in seemingly endless succession, like the windings of the river.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

propel with a paddle

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The forests and the prairies, dawn and sunset, the whole marvellous landscape, passed unheeded.

righteousness by virtue of being pious

From this reading The fair Queen of Heaven, being thus commemorated, piety was wedded to chivalry.

plural of “prairie” — a treeless grassy plain

From this reading The forests and the prairies, dawn and sunset, the whole marvellous landscape, passed unheeded.

front part of a vessel or aircraft

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading The fair Queen of Heaven, being thus commemorated, piety was wedded to chivalry.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

in the order given

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The days followed each other in seemingly endless succession, like the windings of the river.

from appearances alone

From this reading The days followed each other in seemingly endless succession, like the windings of the river.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Familiarity with the ever-varying aspects of Nature begot a sense of monotony and weariness.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading The days followed each other in seemingly endless succession, like the windings of the river.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading The forests and the prairies, dawn and sunset, the whole marvellous landscape, passed unheeded.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading The fair Queen of Heaven, being thus commemorated, piety was wedded to chivalry.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The fair Queen of Heaven, being thus commemorated, piety was wedded to chivalry.

disregarded

From this reading The forests and the prairies, dawn and sunset, the whole marvellous landscape, passed unheeded.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

a person who has never had sex

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The fair Queen of Heaven, being thus commemorated, piety was wedded to chivalry.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading Familiarity with the ever-varying aspects of Nature begot a sense of monotony and weariness.

having been taken in marriage

From this reading The fair Queen of Heaven, being thus commemorated, piety was wedded to chivalry.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

which person or people

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The forests and the prairies, dawn and sunset, the whole marvellous landscape, passed unheeded.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The days followed each other in seemingly endless succession, like the windings of the river.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading Whenever we started afresh in the morning, or after any temporary halt, the man at the prow of the canoe would call out, ‘_Vaya con Dios_,’ and the man on the stern, who steered with a paddle far larger than the others, would reply, ‘_y con la Virgen_’ (‘God go with us,’ ‘and the Virgin,’ respectively).