used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At a glance, Gaspar perceives that the one now barring their onward progress is too deep to be waded; and if it be possible to pass over it, this must be by swimming.
quickly and without warning
From this reading On the stream's further shore, the bank, instead of being on a level with the water surface, or gently shelving away from it, rises abruptly to a height of nigh six feet, with no break, far as can be seen, either upward or downward.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But, unfortunately, this particular _riacho_ is of a kind which forbids even their swimming it; as almost at the same glance, the gaucho observes, with a grunt expressing his discontent.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Little would they regard that, nor any more would their animals; since the pampas horse can swim like an otter, or _capivara_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At a glance, Gaspar perceives that the one now barring their onward progress is too deep to be waded; and if it be possible to pass over it, this must be by swimming.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Little would they regard that, nor any more would their animals; since the pampas horse can swim like an otter, or _capivara_.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Little would they regard that, nor any more would their animals; since the pampas horse can swim like an otter, or _capivara_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But, unfortunately, this particular _riacho_ is of a kind which forbids even their swimming it; as almost at the same glance, the gaucho observes, with a grunt expressing his discontent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At a glance, Gaspar perceives that the one now barring their onward progress is too deep to be waded; and if it be possible to pass over it, this must be by swimming.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Any attempt to swim a horse to the other side, would result in his being penned up, as within the lock-gates of a canal!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading On the stream's further shore, the bank, instead of being on a level with the water surface, or gently shelving away from it, rises abruptly to a height of nigh six feet, with no break, far as can be seen, either upward or downward.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading On the stream's further shore, the bank, instead of being on a level with the water surface, or gently shelving away from it, rises abruptly to a height of nigh six feet, with no break, far as can be seen, either upward or downward.
barringnounUS /ˈbɑːrɪŋ/
the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto
From this reading At a glance, Gaspar perceives that the one now barring their onward progress is too deep to be waded; and if it be possible to pass over it, this must be by swimming.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At a glance, Gaspar perceives that the one now barring their onward progress is too deep to be waded; and if it be possible to pass over it, this must be by swimming.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading On the stream's further shore, the bank, instead of being on a level with the water surface, or gently shelving away from it, rises abruptly to a height of nigh six feet, with no break, far as can be seen, either upward or downward.
terminate
From this reading On the stream's further shore, the bank, instead of being on a level with the water surface, or gently shelving away from it, rises abruptly to a height of nigh six feet, with no break, far as can be seen, either upward or downward.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, unfortunately, this particular _riacho_ is of a kind which forbids even their swimming it; as almost at the same glance, the gaucho observes, with a grunt expressing his discontent.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At a glance, Gaspar perceives that the one now barring their onward progress is too deep to be waded; and if it be possible to pass over it, this must be by swimming.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Little would they regard that, nor any more would their animals; since the pampas horse can swim like an otter, or _capivara_.
canalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading Any attempt to swim a horse to the other side, would result in his being penned up, as within the lock-gates of a canal!
capivara
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From this reading Little would they regard that, nor any more would their animals; since the pampas horse can swim like an otter, or _capivara_.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading At a glance, Gaspar perceives that the one now barring their onward progress is too deep to be waded; and if it be possible to pass over it, this must be by swimming.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading But, unfortunately, this particular _riacho_ is of a kind which forbids even their swimming it; as almost at the same glance, the gaucho observes, with a grunt expressing his discontent.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading On the stream's further shore, the bank, instead of being on a level with the water surface, or gently shelving away from it, rises abruptly to a height of nigh six feet, with no break, far as can be seen, either upward or downward.
one or the other of two
From this reading On the stream's further shore, the bank, instead of being on a level with the water surface, or gently shelving away from it, rises abruptly to a height of nigh six feet, with no break, far as can be seen, either upward or downward.
divisible by two
From this reading But, unfortunately, this particular _riacho_ is of a kind which forbids even their swimming it; as almost at the same glance, the gaucho observes, with a grunt expressing his discontent.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading But, unfortunately, this particular _riacho_ is of a kind which forbids even their swimming it; as almost at the same glance, the gaucho observes, with a grunt expressing his discontent.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading On the stream's further shore, the bank, instead of being on a level with the water surface, or gently shelving away from it, rises abruptly to a height of nigh six feet, with no break, far as can be seen, either upward or downward.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading On the stream's further shore, the bank, instead of being on a level with the water surface, or gently shelving away from it, rises abruptly to a height of nigh six feet, with no break, far as can be seen, either upward or downward.
forbidsverbUS /fərˈbɪdz/
third-person singular of “forbid” — command against
From this reading But, unfortunately, this particular _riacho_ is of a kind which forbids even their swimming it; as almost at the same glance, the gaucho observes, with a grunt expressing his discontent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the stream's further shore, the bank, instead of being on a level with the water surface, or gently shelving away from it, rises abruptly to a height of nigh six feet, with no break, far as can be seen, either upward or downward.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading On the stream's further shore, the bank, instead of being on a level with the water surface, or gently shelving away from it, rises abruptly to a height of nigh six feet, with no break, far as can be seen, either upward or downward.
GasparnounUS /ˈɡæspər/
(New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus
From this reading At a glance, Gaspar perceives that the one now barring their onward progress is too deep to be waded; and if it be possible to pass over it, this must be by swimming.
gauchonounUS /ˈɡaʊtʃoʊ/
a cowboy of the South American pampas
From this reading But, unfortunately, this particular _riacho_ is of a kind which forbids even their swimming it; as almost at the same glance, the gaucho observes, with a grunt expressing his discontent.
in a gradual manner
From this reading On the stream's further shore, the bank, instead of being on a level with the water surface, or gently shelving away from it, rises abruptly to a height of nigh six feet, with no break, far as can be seen, either upward or downward.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading At a glance, Gaspar perceives that the one now barring their onward progress is too deep to be waded; and if it be possible to pass over it, this must be by swimming.
gruntnounUS /ɡrʌnt/
the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs
From this reading But, unfortunately, this particular _riacho_ is of a kind which forbids even their swimming it; as almost at the same glance, the gaucho observes, with a grunt expressing his discontent.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading On the stream's further shore, the bank, instead of being on a level with the water surface, or gently shelving away from it, rises abruptly to a height of nigh six feet, with no break, far as can be seen, either upward or downward.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But, unfortunately, this particular _riacho_ is of a kind which forbids even their swimming it; as almost at the same glance, the gaucho observes, with a grunt expressing his discontent.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Little would they regard that, nor any more would their animals; since the pampas horse can swim like an otter, or _capivara_.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading At a glance, Gaspar perceives that the one now barring their onward progress is too deep to be waded; and if it be possible to pass over it, this must be by swimming.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Any attempt to swim a horse to the other side, would result in his being penned up, as within the lock-gates of a canal!
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading On the stream's further shore, the bank, instead of being on a level with the water surface, or gently shelving away from it, rises abruptly to a height of nigh six feet, with no break, far as can be seen, either upward or downward.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At a glance, Gaspar perceives that the one now barring their onward progress is too deep to be waded; and if it be possible to pass over it, this must be by swimming.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At a glance, Gaspar perceives that the one now barring their onward progress is too deep to be waded; and if it be possible to pass over it, this must be by swimming.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading But, unfortunately, this particular _riacho_ is of a kind which forbids even their swimming it; as almost at the same glance, the gaucho observes, with a grunt expressing his discontent.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading On the stream's further shore, the bank, instead of being on a level with the water surface, or gently shelving away from it, rises abruptly to a height of nigh six feet, with no break, far as can be seen, either upward or downward.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Little would they regard that, nor any more would their animals; since the pampas horse can swim like an otter, or _capivara_.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little would they regard that, nor any more would their animals; since the pampas horse can swim like an otter, or _capivara_.
lock-gates
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Any attempt to swim a horse to the other side, would result in his being penned up, as within the lock-gates of a canal!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Little would they regard that, nor any more would their animals; since the pampas horse can swim like an otter, or _capivara_.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading At a glance, Gaspar perceives that the one now barring their onward progress is too deep to be waded; and if it be possible to pass over it, this must be by swimming.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading On the stream's further shore, the bank, instead of being on a level with the water surface, or gently shelving away from it, rises abruptly to a height of nigh six feet, with no break, far as can be seen, either upward or downward.
not any; not one
From this reading On the stream's further shore, the bank, instead of being on a level with the water surface, or gently shelving away from it, rises abruptly to a height of nigh six feet, with no break, far as can be seen, either upward or downward.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Little would they regard that, nor any more would their animals; since the pampas horse can swim like an otter, or _capivara_.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading At a glance, Gaspar perceives that the one now barring their onward progress is too deep to be waded; and if it be possible to pass over it, this must be by swimming.
observesverbUS /əbˈzɜːrvz/
third-person singular of “observe” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading But, unfortunately, this particular _riacho_ is of a kind which forbids even their swimming it; as almost at the same glance, the gaucho observes, with a grunt expressing his discontent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But, unfortunately, this particular _riacho_ is of a kind which forbids even their swimming it; as almost at the same glance, the gaucho observes, with a grunt expressing his discontent.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the stream's further shore, the bank, instead of being on a level with the water surface, or gently shelving away from it, rises abruptly to a height of nigh six feet, with no break, far as can be seen, either upward or downward.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At a glance, Gaspar perceives that the one now barring their onward progress is too deep to be waded; and if it be possible to pass over it, this must be by swimming.
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading At a glance, Gaspar perceives that the one now barring their onward progress is too deep to be waded; and if it be possible to pass over it, this must be by swimming.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Little would they regard that, nor any more would their animals; since the pampas horse can swim like an otter, or _capivara_.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Any attempt to swim a horse to the other side, would result in his being penned up, as within the lock-gates of a canal!
otternounUS /ˈɑːtər/
the fur of an otter
From this reading Little would they regard that, nor any more would their animals; since the pampas horse can swim like an otter, or _capivara_.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At a glance, Gaspar perceives that the one now barring their onward progress is too deep to be waded; and if it be possible to pass over it, this must be by swimming.
pampasnounUS /ˈpæmpəz/
the vast grassy plains of northern Argentina
From this reading Little would they regard that, nor any more would their animals; since the pampas horse can swim like an otter, or _capivara_.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading But, unfortunately, this particular _riacho_ is of a kind which forbids even their swimming it; as almost at the same glance, the gaucho observes, with a grunt expressing his discontent.
go across or through
From this reading At a glance, Gaspar perceives that the one now barring their onward progress is too deep to be waded; and if it be possible to pass over it, this must be by swimming.
pennedverbUS /pend/
inflected form of “pen” — produce a literary work
From this reading Any attempt to swim a horse to the other side, would result in his being penned up, as within the lock-gates of a canal!
perceivesverbUS /pərˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading At a glance, Gaspar perceives that the one now barring their onward progress is too deep to be waded; and if it be possible to pass over it, this must be by swimming.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading At a glance, Gaspar perceives that the one now barring their onward progress is too deep to be waded; and if it be possible to pass over it, this must be by swimming.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading At a glance, Gaspar perceives that the one now barring their onward progress is too deep to be waded; and if it be possible to pass over it, this must be by swimming.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Little would they regard that, nor any more would their animals; since the pampas horse can swim like an otter, or _capivara_.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Any attempt to swim a horse to the other side, would result in his being penned up, as within the lock-gates of a canal!
riacho
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But, unfortunately, this particular _riacho_ is of a kind which forbids even their swimming it; as almost at the same glance, the gaucho observes, with a grunt expressing his discontent.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading On the stream's further shore, the bank, instead of being on a level with the water surface, or gently shelving away from it, rises abruptly to a height of nigh six feet, with no break, far as can be seen, either upward or downward.
Identical; not different.
From this reading But, unfortunately, this particular _riacho_ is of a kind which forbids even their swimming it; as almost at the same glance, the gaucho observes, with a grunt expressing his discontent.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On the stream's further shore, the bank, instead of being on a level with the water surface, or gently shelving away from it, rises abruptly to a height of nigh six feet, with no break, far as can be seen, either upward or downward.
shelvingverbUS /ˈʃelvɪŋ/
-ing form of “shelve” — hold back to a later time
From this reading On the stream's further shore, the bank, instead of being on a level with the water surface, or gently shelving away from it, rises abruptly to a height of nigh six feet, with no break, far as can be seen, either upward or downward.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading On the stream's further shore, the bank, instead of being on a level with the water surface, or gently shelving away from it, rises abruptly to a height of nigh six feet, with no break, far as can be seen, either upward or downward.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Any attempt to swim a horse to the other side, would result in his being penned up, as within the lock-gates of a canal!
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Little would they regard that, nor any more would their animals; since the pampas horse can swim like an otter, or _capivara_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading On the stream's further shore, the bank, instead of being on a level with the water surface, or gently shelving away from it, rises abruptly to a height of nigh six feet, with no break, far as can be seen, either upward or downward.
stream's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the stream's further shore, the bank, instead of being on a level with the water surface, or gently shelving away from it, rises abruptly to a height of nigh six feet, with no break, far as can be seen, either upward or downward.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading On the stream's further shore, the bank, instead of being on a level with the water surface, or gently shelving away from it, rises abruptly to a height of nigh six feet, with no break, far as can be seen, either upward or downward.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading Little would they regard that, nor any more would their animals; since the pampas horse can swim like an otter, or _capivara_.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading At a glance, Gaspar perceives that the one now barring their onward progress is too deep to be waded; and if it be possible to pass over it, this must be by swimming.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At a glance, Gaspar perceives that the one now barring their onward progress is too deep to be waded; and if it be possible to pass over it, this must be by swimming.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At a glance, Gaspar perceives that the one now barring their onward progress is too deep to be waded; and if it be possible to pass over it, this must be by swimming.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At a glance, Gaspar perceives that the one now barring their onward progress is too deep to be waded; and if it be possible to pass over it, this must be by swimming.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Little would they regard that, nor any more would their animals; since the pampas horse can swim like an otter, or _capivara_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At a glance, Gaspar perceives that the one now barring their onward progress is too deep to be waded; and if it be possible to pass over it, this must be by swimming.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At a glance, Gaspar perceives that the one now barring their onward progress is too deep to be waded; and if it be possible to pass over it, this must be by swimming.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading At a glance, Gaspar perceives that the one now barring their onward progress is too deep to be waded; and if it be possible to pass over it, this must be by swimming.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading But, unfortunately, this particular _riacho_ is of a kind which forbids even their swimming it; as almost at the same glance, the gaucho observes, with a grunt expressing his discontent.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Any attempt to swim a horse to the other side, would result in his being penned up, as within the lock-gates of a canal!
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading On the stream's further shore, the bank, instead of being on a level with the water surface, or gently shelving away from it, rises abruptly to a height of nigh six feet, with no break, far as can be seen, either upward or downward.
wadedverbUS /ˈweɪdɪd/
past form of “wade” — walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading At a glance, Gaspar perceives that the one now barring their onward progress is too deep to be waded; and if it be possible to pass over it, this must be by swimming.
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 On the stream's further shore, the bank, instead of being on a level with the water surface, or gently shelving away from it, rises abruptly to a height of nigh six feet, with no break, far as can be seen, either upward or downward.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But, unfortunately, this particular _riacho_ is of a kind which forbids even their swimming it; as almost at the same glance, the gaucho observes, with a grunt expressing his discontent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But, unfortunately, this particular _riacho_ is of a kind which forbids even their swimming it; as almost at the same glance, the gaucho observes, with a grunt expressing his discontent.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Any attempt to swim a horse to the other side, would result in his being penned up, as within the lock-gates of a canal!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Little would they regard that, nor any more would their animals; since the pampas horse can swim like an otter, or _capivara_.
