aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading When dawn whitened over the river, on the morning after the flight of the drummer and the Spanish girl, Strawbridge expected hourly to see the campaniles of San Geronimo appear above the horizon.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The distance from Canalejos to San Geronimo is much greater following the meanders of the Rio Negro than the direct route across the llanos.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When dawn whitened over the river, on the morning after the flight of the drummer and the Spanish girl, Strawbridge expected hourly to see the campaniles of San Geronimo appear above the horizon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When dawn whitened over the river, on the morning after the flight of the drummer and the Spanish girl, Strawbridge expected hourly to see the campaniles of San Geronimo appear above the horizon.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When dawn whitened over the river, on the morning after the flight of the drummer and the Spanish girl, Strawbridge expected hourly to see the campaniles of San Geronimo appear above the horizon.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading He reasoned that Saturnino would telegraph to San Geronimo and order their arrest and imprisonment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So, as the two fugitives floated down the great muddy flood, they peered through the beating sunshine and the dancing glare from the water, in order to see and be warned by the first glimpse of the distant city.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading It was his plan, when he came in sight of the city, to wait until night before he attempted to pass in the canoe.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So, as the two fugitives floated down the great muddy flood, they peered through the beating sunshine and the dancing glare from the water, in order to see and be warned by the first glimpse of the distant city.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading So, as the two fugitives floated down the great muddy flood, they peered through the beating sunshine and the dancing glare from the water, in order to see and be warned by the first glimpse of the distant city.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was his plan, when he came in sight of the city, to wait until night before he attempted to pass in the canoe.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So, as the two fugitives floated down the great muddy flood, they peered through the beating sunshine and the dancing glare from the water, in order to see and be warned by the first glimpse of the distant city.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was his plan, when he came in sight of the city, to wait until night before he attempted to pass in the canoe.
campaniles
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From this reading When dawn whitened over the river, on the morning after the flight of the drummer and the Spanish girl, Strawbridge expected hourly to see the campaniles of San Geronimo appear above the horizon.
Canalejos
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From this reading The distance from Canalejos to San Geronimo is much greater following the meanders of the Rio Negro than the direct route across the llanos.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading It was his plan, when he came in sight of the city, to wait until night before he attempted to pass in the canoe.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It was his plan, when he came in sight of the city, to wait until night before he attempted to pass in the canoe.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading So, as the two fugitives floated down the great muddy flood, they peered through the beating sunshine and the dancing glare from the water, in order to see and be warned by the first glimpse of the distant city.
the first light of day
From this reading When dawn whitened over the river, on the morning after the flight of the drummer and the Spanish girl, Strawbridge expected hourly to see the campaniles of San Geronimo appear above the horizon.
command with authority
From this reading The distance from Canalejos to San Geronimo is much greater following the meanders of the Rio Negro than the direct route across the llanos.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The distance from Canalejos to San Geronimo is much greater following the meanders of the Rio Negro than the direct route across the llanos.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading So, as the two fugitives floated down the great muddy flood, they peered through the beating sunshine and the dancing glare from the water, in order to see and be warned by the first glimpse of the distant city.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading So, as the two fugitives floated down the great muddy flood, they peered through the beating sunshine and the dancing glare from the water, in order to see and be warned by the first glimpse of the distant city.
drummernounUS /ˈdrʌmər/
someone who plays a drum
From this reading When dawn whitened over the river, on the morning after the flight of the drummer and the Spanish girl, Strawbridge expected hourly to see the campaniles of San Geronimo appear above the horizon.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading When dawn whitened over the river, on the morning after the flight of the drummer and the Spanish girl, Strawbridge expected hourly to see the campaniles of San Geronimo appear above the horizon.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading So, as the two fugitives floated down the great muddy flood, they peered through the beating sunshine and the dancing glare from the water, in order to see and be warned by the first glimpse of the distant city.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading When dawn whitened over the river, on the morning after the flight of the drummer and the Spanish girl, Strawbridge expected hourly to see the campaniles of San Geronimo appear above the horizon.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading So, as the two fugitives floated down the great muddy flood, they peered through the beating sunshine and the dancing glare from the water, in order to see and be warned by the first glimpse of the distant city.
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading So, as the two fugitives floated down the great muddy flood, they peered through the beating sunshine and the dancing glare from the water, in order to see and be warned by the first glimpse of the distant city.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The distance from Canalejos to San Geronimo is much greater following the meanders of the Rio Negro than the direct route across the llanos.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The distance from Canalejos to San Geronimo is much greater following the meanders of the Rio Negro than the direct route across the llanos.
fugitivesnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading So, as the two fugitives floated down the great muddy flood, they peered through the beating sunshine and the dancing glare from the water, in order to see and be warned by the first glimpse of the distant city.
GeronimonounUS /dʒəˈrɔːnɪmoʊ/
Apache chieftain who raided the white settlers in the Southwest as resistance to being confined to a reservation (1829-1909)
From this reading The distance from Canalejos to San Geronimo is much greater following the meanders of the Rio Negro than the direct route across the llanos.
a young female
From this reading When dawn whitened over the river, on the morning after the flight of the drummer and the Spanish girl, Strawbridge expected hourly to see the campaniles of San Geronimo appear above the horizon.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading So, as the two fugitives floated down the great muddy flood, they peered through the beating sunshine and the dancing glare from the water, in order to see and be warned by the first glimpse of the distant city.
a quick look
From this reading So, as the two fugitives floated down the great muddy flood, they peered through the beating sunshine and the dancing glare from the water, in order to see and be warned by the first glimpse of the distant city.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading So, as the two fugitives floated down the great muddy flood, they peered through the beating sunshine and the dancing glare from the water, in order to see and be warned by the first glimpse of the distant city.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The distance from Canalejos to San Geronimo is much greater following the meanders of the Rio Negro than the direct route across the llanos.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was his plan, when he came in sight of the city, to wait until night before he attempted to pass in the canoe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was his plan, when he came in sight of the city, to wait until night before he attempted to pass in the canoe.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading When dawn whitened over the river, on the morning after the flight of the drummer and the Spanish girl, Strawbridge expected hourly to see the campaniles of San Geronimo appear above the horizon.
hourlyadjectiveUS /ˈaʊrli/
occurring every hour or payable by the hour
From this reading When dawn whitened over the river, on the morning after the flight of the drummer and the Spanish girl, Strawbridge expected hourly to see the campaniles of San Geronimo appear above the horizon.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading He reasoned that Saturnino would telegraph to San Geronimo and order their arrest and imprisonment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was his plan, when he came in sight of the city, to wait until night before he attempted to pass in the canoe.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The distance from Canalejos to San Geronimo is much greater following the meanders of the Rio Negro than the direct route across the llanos.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was his plan, when he came in sight of the city, to wait until night before he attempted to pass in the canoe.
llanosnounUS /ˈlɑːnoʊz/
plural of “llano” — an extensive grassy and nearly treeless plain (especially in Latin America)
From this reading The distance from Canalejos to San Geronimo is much greater following the meanders of the Rio Negro than the direct route across the llanos.
meandersnounUS /miˈændərz/
plural of “meander” — a bend or curve, as in a stream or river
From this reading The distance from Canalejos to San Geronimo is much greater following the meanders of the Rio Negro than the direct route across the llanos.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When dawn whitened over the river, on the morning after the flight of the drummer and the Spanish girl, Strawbridge expected hourly to see the campaniles of San Geronimo appear above the horizon.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The distance from Canalejos to San Geronimo is much greater following the meanders of the Rio Negro than the direct route across the llanos.
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading So, as the two fugitives floated down the great muddy flood, they peered through the beating sunshine and the dancing glare from the water, in order to see and be warned by the first glimpse of the distant city.
NegronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading The distance from Canalejos to San Geronimo is much greater following the meanders of the Rio Negro than the direct route across the llanos.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was his plan, when he came in sight of the city, to wait until night before he attempted to pass in the canoe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The distance from Canalejos to San Geronimo is much greater following the meanders of the Rio Negro than the direct route across the llanos.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When dawn whitened over the river, on the morning after the flight of the drummer and the Spanish girl, Strawbridge expected hourly to see the campaniles of San Geronimo appear above the horizon.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He reasoned that Saturnino would telegraph to San Geronimo and order their arrest and imprisonment.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When dawn whitened over the river, on the morning after the flight of the drummer and the Spanish girl, Strawbridge expected hourly to see the campaniles of San Geronimo appear above the horizon.
go across or through
From this reading It was his plan, when he came in sight of the city, to wait until night before he attempted to pass in the canoe.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading So, as the two fugitives floated down the great muddy flood, they peered through the beating sunshine and the dancing glare from the water, in order to see and be warned by the first glimpse of the distant city.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading It was his plan, when he came in sight of the city, to wait until night before he attempted to pass in the canoe.
reasonedadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənd/
logically valid
From this reading He reasoned that Saturnino would telegraph to San Geronimo and order their arrest and imprisonment.
RionounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading The distance from Canalejos to San Geronimo is much greater following the meanders of the Rio Negro than the direct route across the llanos.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading When dawn whitened over the river, on the morning after the flight of the drummer and the Spanish girl, Strawbridge expected hourly to see the campaniles of San Geronimo appear above the horizon.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading The distance from Canalejos to San Geronimo is much greater following the meanders of the Rio Negro than the direct route across the llanos.
San
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From this reading The distance from Canalejos to San Geronimo is much greater following the meanders of the Rio Negro than the direct route across the llanos.
Saturnino
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From this reading He reasoned that Saturnino would telegraph to San Geronimo and order their arrest and imprisonment.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When dawn whitened over the river, on the morning after the flight of the drummer and the Spanish girl, Strawbridge expected hourly to see the campaniles of San Geronimo appear above the horizon.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It was his plan, when he came in sight of the city, to wait until night before he attempted to pass in the canoe.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, as the two fugitives floated down the great muddy flood, they peered through the beating sunshine and the dancing glare from the water, in order to see and be warned by the first glimpse of the distant city.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading When dawn whitened over the river, on the morning after the flight of the drummer and the Spanish girl, Strawbridge expected hourly to see the campaniles of San Geronimo appear above the horizon.
Strawbridge
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From this reading When dawn whitened over the river, on the morning after the flight of the drummer and the Spanish girl, Strawbridge expected hourly to see the campaniles of San Geronimo appear above the horizon.
the rays of the sun
From this reading So, as the two fugitives floated down the great muddy flood, they peered through the beating sunshine and the dancing glare from the water, in order to see and be warned by the first glimpse of the distant city.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading He reasoned that Saturnino would telegraph to San Geronimo and order their arrest and imprisonment.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The distance from Canalejos to San Geronimo is much greater following the meanders of the Rio Negro than the direct route across the llanos.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He reasoned that Saturnino would telegraph to San Geronimo and order their arrest and imprisonment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The distance from Canalejos to San Geronimo is much greater following the meanders of the Rio Negro than the direct route across the llanos.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He reasoned that Saturnino would telegraph to San Geronimo and order their arrest and imprisonment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So, as the two fugitives floated down the great muddy flood, they peered through the beating sunshine and the dancing glare from the water, in order to see and be warned by the first glimpse of the distant city.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading So, as the two fugitives floated down the great muddy flood, they peered through the beating sunshine and the dancing glare from the water, in order to see and be warned by the first glimpse of the distant city.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The distance from Canalejos to San Geronimo is much greater following the meanders of the Rio Negro than the direct route across the llanos.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading So, as the two fugitives floated down the great muddy flood, they peered through the beating sunshine and the dancing glare from the water, in order to see and be warned by the first glimpse of the distant city.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was his plan, when he came in sight of the city, to wait until night before he attempted to pass in the canoe.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading It was his plan, when he came in sight of the city, to wait until night before he attempted to pass in the canoe.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading So, as the two fugitives floated down the great muddy flood, they peered through the beating sunshine and the dancing glare from the water, in order to see and be warned by the first glimpse of the distant city.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was his plan, when he came in sight of the city, to wait until night before he attempted to pass in the canoe.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading So, as the two fugitives floated down the great muddy flood, they peered through the beating sunshine and the dancing glare from the water, in order to see and be warned by the first glimpse of the distant city.
at the time that
From this reading When dawn whitened over the river, on the morning after the flight of the drummer and the Spanish girl, Strawbridge expected hourly to see the campaniles of San Geronimo appear above the horizon.
whitenedadjective
(of hair) having lost its color
From this reading When dawn whitened over the river, on the morning after the flight of the drummer and the Spanish girl, Strawbridge expected hourly to see the campaniles of San Geronimo appear above the horizon.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He reasoned that Saturnino would telegraph to San Geronimo and order their arrest and imprisonment.
