Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

(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 Here the canoes were laden permanently, as the river flowed straight to the ocean, free from all rapids except at a few narrow places where the current is swifter.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Leal considered his task at an end.

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

From this reading We were on the open Orinoco in the Republic of Venezuela, and in the hands of a guide as careful and expert as Gatiño.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Here the canoes were laden permanently, as the river flowed straight to the ocean, free from all rapids except at a few narrow places where the current is swifter.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

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

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading These, however, did not call for the precautions of the past days.

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading Here the canoes were laden permanently, as the river flowed straight to the ocean, free from all rapids except at a few narrow places where the current is swifter.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading We were on the open Orinoco in the Republic of Venezuela, and in the hands of a guide as careful and expert as Gatiño.

carefully weighed

From this reading Leal considered his task at an end.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading Here the canoes were laden permanently, as the river flowed straight to the ocean, free from all rapids except at a few narrow places where the current is swifter.

the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading These, however, did not call for the precautions of the past days.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading These, however, did not call for the precautions of the past days.

one or the other of two

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Leal considered his task at an end.

divisible by two

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

apart from; not including

From this reading Here the canoes were laden permanently, as the river flowed straight to the ocean, free from all rapids except at a few narrow places where the current is swifter.

third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading We were on the open Orinoco in the Republic of Venezuela, and in the hands of a guide as careful and expert as Gatiño.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Here the canoes were laden permanently, as the river flowed straight to the ocean, free from all rapids except at a few narrow places where the current is swifter.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading Here the canoes were laden permanently, as the river flowed straight to the ocean, free from all rapids except at a few narrow places where the current is swifter.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Here the canoes were laden permanently, as the river flowed straight to the ocean, free from all rapids except at a few narrow places where the current is swifter.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

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

From this reading We were on the open Orinoco in the Republic of Venezuela, and in the hands of a guide as careful and expert as Gatiño.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading We were on the open Orinoco in the Republic of Venezuela, and in the hands of a guide as careful and expert as Gatiño.

the native habitat or home of an animal or plant

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading We were on the open Orinoco in the Republic of Venezuela, and in the hands of a guide as careful and expert as Gatiño.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here the canoes were laden permanently, as the river flowed straight to the ocean, free from all rapids except at a few narrow places where the current is swifter.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Leal considered his task at an end.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading These, however, did not call for the precautions of the past days.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

superlative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

temporary military shelter

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

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

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

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

From this reading Here the canoes were laden permanently, as the river flowed straight to the ocean, free from all rapids except at a few narrow places where the current is swifter.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

-ing form of “justify” — show to be right by providing justification or proof

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading Here the canoes were laden permanently, as the river flowed straight to the ocean, free from all rapids except at a few narrow places where the current is swifter.

faithful and true

From this reading Leal considered his task at an end.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Here the canoes were laden permanently, as the river flowed straight to the ocean, free from all rapids except at a few narrow places where the current is swifter.

not any; not one

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading Here the canoes were laden permanently, as the river flowed straight to the ocean, free from all rapids except at a few narrow places where the current is swifter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading We were on the open Orinoco in the Republic of Venezuela, and in the hands of a guide as careful and expert as Gatiño.

a South American river 1,500 miles long; flows into the South Atlantic

From this reading We were on the open Orinoco in the Republic of Venezuela, and in the hands of a guide as careful and expert as Gatiño.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading These, however, did not call for the precautions of the past days.

pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

for a long time without essential change

From this reading Here the canoes were laden permanently, as the river flowed straight to the ocean, free from all rapids except at a few narrow places where the current is swifter.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Here the canoes were laden permanently, as the river flowed straight to the ocean, free from all rapids except at a few narrow places where the current is swifter.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading These, however, did not call for the precautions of the past days.

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

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them

From this reading We were on the open Orinoco in the Republic of Venezuela, and in the hands of a guide as careful and expert as Gatiño.

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

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Here the canoes were laden permanently, as the river flowed straight to the ocean, free from all rapids except at a few narrow places where the current is swifter.

comparative of “swift” — moving very fast

From this reading Here the canoes were laden permanently, as the river flowed straight to the ocean, free from all rapids except at a few narrow places where the current is swifter.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Leal considered his task at an end.

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

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These, however, did not call for the precautions of the past days.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

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

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

a republic in northern South America on the Caribbean; achieved independence from Spain in 1811; rich in oil

From this reading We were on the open Orinoco in the Republic of Venezuela, and in the hands of a guide as careful and expert as Gatiño.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Here the canoes were laden permanently, as the river flowed straight to the ocean, free from all rapids except at a few narrow places where the current is swifter.

in or at the place that

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Not far from the Atures rapids, we stopped at Puerto Real, a short curve in the river where the waters penetrate into a sort of bay justifying the name of ‘port,’ but with no other title to it, for no human habitation, not even the humblest hut, exists on either shore.