22
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From this reading NEXT day, the 22d of October, at eight o’clock in the morning, Thalcave gave the signal for departure.
42
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From this reading Between the 22d and 42d degrees the Argentine soil slopes eastward, and all the travelers had to do was to follow the slope right down to the sea.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Glenarvan had supposed Thalcave’s refusal of a horse was that he preferred walking, as some guides do, but he was mistaken, for just as they were ready, the Patagonian gave a peculiar whistle, and immediately a magnificent steed of the pure Argentine breed came bounding out of a grove close by, at his master’s call.
admirationnounUS /ˌædmərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading The Major, who was a thorough judge of all the good points of a horse, was loud in admiration of this sample of the Pampas breed, and considered that, in many respects, he greatly resembled an English hunter.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Between the 22d and 42d degrees the Argentine soil slopes eastward, and all the travelers had to do was to follow the slope right down to the sea.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Major, who was a thorough judge of all the good points of a horse, was loud in admiration of this sample of the Pampas breed, and considered that, in many respects, he greatly resembled an English hunter.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Between the 22d and 42d degrees the Argentine soil slopes eastward, and all the travelers had to do was to follow the slope right down to the sea.
animalnounUS /ˈænəməl/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Both in form and color the animal was of perfect beauty.
ArgentinenounUS /ˈɑːrdʒəntiːn/
any of various small silver-scaled salmon-like marine fishes
From this reading Between the 22d and 42d degrees the Argentine soil slopes eastward, and all the travelers had to do was to follow the slope right down to the sea.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Glenarvan had supposed Thalcave’s refusal of a horse was that he preferred walking, as some guides do, but he was mistaken, for just as they were ready, the Patagonian gave a peculiar whistle, and immediately a magnificent steed of the pure Argentine breed came bounding out of a grove close by, at his master’s call.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NEXT day, the 22d of October, at eight o’clock in the morning, Thalcave gave the signal for departure.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Both in form and color the animal was of perfect beauty.
BetweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between the 22d and 42d degrees the Argentine soil slopes eastward, and all the travelers had to do was to follow the slope right down to the sea.
BothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both in form and color the animal was of perfect beauty.
boundingverbUS /ˈbaʊndɪŋ/
-ing form of “bound” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Glenarvan had supposed Thalcave’s refusal of a horse was that he preferred walking, as some guides do, but he was mistaken, for just as they were ready, the Patagonian gave a peculiar whistle, and immediately a magnificent steed of the pure Argentine breed came bounding out of a grove close by, at his master’s call.
breedverbUS /briːd/
call forth
From this reading Glenarvan had supposed Thalcave’s refusal of a horse was that he preferred walking, as some guides do, but he was mistaken, for just as they were ready, the Patagonian gave a peculiar whistle, and immediately a magnificent steed of the pure Argentine breed came bounding out of a grove close by, at his master’s call.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Glenarvan had supposed Thalcave’s refusal of a horse was that he preferred walking, as some guides do, but he was mistaken, for just as they were ready, the Patagonian gave a peculiar whistle, and immediately a magnificent steed of the pure Argentine breed came bounding out of a grove close by, at his master’s call.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Glenarvan had supposed Thalcave’s refusal of a horse was that he preferred walking, as some guides do, but he was mistaken, for just as they were ready, the Patagonian gave a peculiar whistle, and immediately a magnificent steed of the pure Argentine breed came bounding out of a grove close by, at his master’s call.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Glenarvan had supposed Thalcave’s refusal of a horse was that he preferred walking, as some guides do, but he was mistaken, for just as they were ready, the Patagonian gave a peculiar whistle, and immediately a magnificent steed of the pure Argentine breed came bounding out of a grove close by, at his master’s call.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Glenarvan had supposed Thalcave’s refusal of a horse was that he preferred walking, as some guides do, but he was mistaken, for just as they were ready, the Patagonian gave a peculiar whistle, and immediately a magnificent steed of the pure Argentine breed came bounding out of a grove close by, at his master’s call.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Glenarvan had supposed Thalcave’s refusal of a horse was that he preferred walking, as some guides do, but he was mistaken, for just as they were ready, the Patagonian gave a peculiar whistle, and immediately a magnificent steed of the pure Argentine breed came bounding out of a grove close by, at his master’s call.
colornounUS /ˈkʌlər/
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Both in form and color the animal was of perfect beauty.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading The Major, who was a thorough judge of all the good points of a horse, was loud in admiration of this sample of the Pampas breed, and considered that, in many respects, he greatly resembled an English hunter.
dnounUS /diː/
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading NEXT day, the 22d of October, at eight o’clock in the morning, Thalcave gave the signal for departure.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading NEXT day, the 22d of October, at eight o’clock in the morning, Thalcave gave the signal for departure.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Between the 22d and 42d degrees the Argentine soil slopes eastward, and all the travelers had to do was to follow the slope right down to the sea.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading NEXT day, the 22d of October, at eight o’clock in the morning, Thalcave gave the signal for departure.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Between the 22d and 42d degrees the Argentine soil slopes eastward, and all the travelers had to do was to follow the slope right down to the sea.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Between the 22d and 42d degrees the Argentine soil slopes eastward, and all the travelers had to do was to follow the slope right down to the sea.
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading Between the 22d and 42d degrees the Argentine soil slopes eastward, and all the travelers had to do was to follow the slope right down to the sea.
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading NEXT day, the 22d of October, at eight o’clock in the morning, Thalcave gave the signal for departure.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The Major, who was a thorough judge of all the good points of a horse, was loud in admiration of this sample of the Pampas breed, and considered that, in many respects, he greatly resembled an English hunter.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Between the 22d and 42d degrees the Argentine soil slopes eastward, and all the travelers had to do was to follow the slope right down to the sea.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NEXT day, the 22d of October, at eight o’clock in the morning, Thalcave gave the signal for departure.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Both in form and color the animal was of perfect beauty.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading NEXT day, the 22d of October, at eight o’clock in the morning, Thalcave gave the signal for departure.
Glenarvan
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From this reading Glenarvan had supposed Thalcave’s refusal of a horse was that he preferred walking, as some guides do, but he was mistaken, for just as they were ready, the Patagonian gave a peculiar whistle, and immediately a magnificent steed of the pure Argentine breed came bounding out of a grove close by, at his master’s call.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The Major, who was a thorough judge of all the good points of a horse, was loud in admiration of this sample of the Pampas breed, and considered that, in many respects, he greatly resembled an English hunter.
greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading The Major, who was a thorough judge of all the good points of a horse, was loud in admiration of this sample of the Pampas breed, and considered that, in many respects, he greatly resembled an English hunter.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading Glenarvan had supposed Thalcave’s refusal of a horse was that he preferred walking, as some guides do, but he was mistaken, for just as they were ready, the Patagonian gave a peculiar whistle, and immediately a magnificent steed of the pure Argentine breed came bounding out of a grove close by, at his master’s call.
guidesnounUS /ɡaɪdz/
plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Glenarvan had supposed Thalcave’s refusal of a horse was that he preferred walking, as some guides do, but he was mistaken, for just as they were ready, the Patagonian gave a peculiar whistle, and immediately a magnificent steed of the pure Argentine breed came bounding out of a grove close by, at his master’s call.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Between the 22d and 42d degrees the Argentine soil slopes eastward, and all the travelers had to do was to follow the slope right down to the sea.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Glenarvan had supposed Thalcave’s refusal of a horse was that he preferred walking, as some guides do, but he was mistaken, for just as they were ready, the Patagonian gave a peculiar whistle, and immediately a magnificent steed of the pure Argentine breed came bounding out of a grove close by, at his master’s call.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Glenarvan had supposed Thalcave’s refusal of a horse was that he preferred walking, as some guides do, but he was mistaken, for just as they were ready, the Patagonian gave a peculiar whistle, and immediately a magnificent steed of the pure Argentine breed came bounding out of a grove close by, at his master’s call.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Glenarvan had supposed Thalcave’s refusal of a horse was that he preferred walking, as some guides do, but he was mistaken, for just as they were ready, the Patagonian gave a peculiar whistle, and immediately a magnificent steed of the pure Argentine breed came bounding out of a grove close by, at his master’s call.
hunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading The Major, who was a thorough judge of all the good points of a horse, was loud in admiration of this sample of the Pampas breed, and considered that, in many respects, he greatly resembled an English hunter.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Glenarvan had supposed Thalcave’s refusal of a horse was that he preferred walking, as some guides do, but he was mistaken, for just as they were ready, the Patagonian gave a peculiar whistle, and immediately a magnificent steed of the pure Argentine breed came bounding out of a grove close by, at his master’s call.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NEXT day, the 22d of October, at eight o’clock in the morning, Thalcave gave the signal for departure.
judgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading The Major, who was a thorough judge of all the good points of a horse, was loud in admiration of this sample of the Pampas breed, and considered that, in many respects, he greatly resembled an English hunter.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Glenarvan had supposed Thalcave’s refusal of a horse was that he preferred walking, as some guides do, but he was mistaken, for just as they were ready, the Patagonian gave a peculiar whistle, and immediately a magnificent steed of the pure Argentine breed came bounding out of a grove close by, at his master’s call.
loudadjectiveUS /laʊd/
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading The Major, who was a thorough judge of all the good points of a horse, was loud in admiration of this sample of the Pampas breed, and considered that, in many respects, he greatly resembled an English hunter.
magnificentadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Glenarvan had supposed Thalcave’s refusal of a horse was that he preferred walking, as some guides do, but he was mistaken, for just as they were ready, the Patagonian gave a peculiar whistle, and immediately a magnificent steed of the pure Argentine breed came bounding out of a grove close by, at his master’s call.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading The Major, who was a thorough judge of all the good points of a horse, was loud in admiration of this sample of the Pampas breed, and considered that, in many respects, he greatly resembled an English hunter.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The Major, who was a thorough judge of all the good points of a horse, was loud in admiration of this sample of the Pampas breed, and considered that, in many respects, he greatly resembled an English hunter.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Glenarvan had supposed Thalcave’s refusal of a horse was that he preferred walking, as some guides do, but he was mistaken, for just as they were ready, the Patagonian gave a peculiar whistle, and immediately a magnificent steed of the pure Argentine breed came bounding out of a grove close by, at his master’s call.
mistakenadjectiveUS /mɪˈsteɪkən/
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading Glenarvan had supposed Thalcave’s refusal of a horse was that he preferred walking, as some guides do, but he was mistaken, for just as they were ready, the Patagonian gave a peculiar whistle, and immediately a magnificent steed of the pure Argentine breed came bounding out of a grove close by, at his master’s call.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading NEXT day, the 22d of October, at eight o’clock in the morning, Thalcave gave the signal for departure.
NEXTadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading NEXT day, the 22d of October, at eight o’clock in the morning, Thalcave gave the signal for departure.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading NEXT day, the 22d of October, at eight o’clock in the morning, Thalcave gave the signal for departure.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading NEXT day, the 22d of October, at eight o’clock in the morning, Thalcave gave the signal for departure.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEXT day, the 22d of October, at eight o’clock in the morning, Thalcave gave the signal for departure.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Glenarvan had supposed Thalcave’s refusal of a horse was that he preferred walking, as some guides do, but he was mistaken, for just as they were ready, the Patagonian gave a peculiar whistle, and immediately a magnificent steed of the pure Argentine breed came bounding out of a grove close by, at his master’s call.
PampasnounUS /ˈpæmpəz/
the vast grassy plains of northern Argentina
From this reading The Major, who was a thorough judge of all the good points of a horse, was loud in admiration of this sample of the Pampas breed, and considered that, in many respects, he greatly resembled an English hunter.
Patagonian
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From this reading Glenarvan had supposed Thalcave’s refusal of a horse was that he preferred walking, as some guides do, but he was mistaken, for just as they were ready, the Patagonian gave a peculiar whistle, and immediately a magnificent steed of the pure Argentine breed came bounding out of a grove close by, at his master’s call.
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Glenarvan had supposed Thalcave’s refusal of a horse was that he preferred walking, as some guides do, but he was mistaken, for just as they were ready, the Patagonian gave a peculiar whistle, and immediately a magnificent steed of the pure Argentine breed came bounding out of a grove close by, at his master’s call.
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Both in form and color the animal was of perfect beauty.
pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The Major, who was a thorough judge of all the good points of a horse, was loud in admiration of this sample of the Pampas breed, and considered that, in many respects, he greatly resembled an English hunter.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading Glenarvan had supposed Thalcave’s refusal of a horse was that he preferred walking, as some guides do, but he was mistaken, for just as they were ready, the Patagonian gave a peculiar whistle, and immediately a magnificent steed of the pure Argentine breed came bounding out of a grove close by, at his master’s call.
pureadjectiveUS /pjʊr/
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading Glenarvan had supposed Thalcave’s refusal of a horse was that he preferred walking, as some guides do, but he was mistaken, for just as they were ready, the Patagonian gave a peculiar whistle, and immediately a magnificent steed of the pure Argentine breed came bounding out of a grove close by, at his master’s call.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Glenarvan had supposed Thalcave’s refusal of a horse was that he preferred walking, as some guides do, but he was mistaken, for just as they were ready, the Patagonian gave a peculiar whistle, and immediately a magnificent steed of the pure Argentine breed came bounding out of a grove close by, at his master’s call.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading Glenarvan had supposed Thalcave’s refusal of a horse was that he preferred walking, as some guides do, but he was mistaken, for just as they were ready, the Patagonian gave a peculiar whistle, and immediately a magnificent steed of the pure Argentine breed came bounding out of a grove close by, at his master’s call.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading The Major, who was a thorough judge of all the good points of a horse, was loud in admiration of this sample of the Pampas breed, and considered that, in many respects, he greatly resembled an English hunter.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading The Major, who was a thorough judge of all the good points of a horse, was loud in admiration of this sample of the Pampas breed, and considered that, in many respects, he greatly resembled an English hunter.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading Between the 22d and 42d degrees the Argentine soil slopes eastward, and all the travelers had to do was to follow the slope right down to the sea.
samplenounUS /ˈsæmpəl/
a small part of something intended as representative of the whole
From this reading The Major, who was a thorough judge of all the good points of a horse, was loud in admiration of this sample of the Pampas breed, and considered that, in many respects, he greatly resembled an English hunter.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Between the 22d and 42d degrees the Argentine soil slopes eastward, and all the travelers had to do was to follow the slope right down to the sea.
signalnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəl/
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading NEXT day, the 22d of October, at eight o’clock in the morning, Thalcave gave the signal for departure.
slopenounUS /sloʊp/
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Between the 22d and 42d degrees the Argentine soil slopes eastward, and all the travelers had to do was to follow the slope right down to the sea.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading Between the 22d and 42d degrees the Argentine soil slopes eastward, and all the travelers had to do was to follow the slope right down to the sea.
soilnounUS /sɔɪl/
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading Between the 22d and 42d degrees the Argentine soil slopes eastward, and all the travelers had to do was to follow the slope right down to the sea.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Glenarvan had supposed Thalcave’s refusal of a horse was that he preferred walking, as some guides do, but he was mistaken, for just as they were ready, the Patagonian gave a peculiar whistle, and immediately a magnificent steed of the pure Argentine breed came bounding out of a grove close by, at his master’s call.
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading Glenarvan had supposed Thalcave’s refusal of a horse was that he preferred walking, as some guides do, but he was mistaken, for just as they were ready, the Patagonian gave a peculiar whistle, and immediately a magnificent steed of the pure Argentine breed came bounding out of a grove close by, at his master’s call.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading Glenarvan had supposed Thalcave’s refusal of a horse was that he preferred walking, as some guides do, but he was mistaken, for just as they were ready, the Patagonian gave a peculiar whistle, and immediately a magnificent steed of the pure Argentine breed came bounding out of a grove close by, at his master’s call.
Thalcave
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From this reading NEXT day, the 22d of October, at eight o’clock in the morning, Thalcave gave the signal for departure.
Thalcave's
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From this reading Glenarvan had supposed Thalcave’s refusal of a horse was that he preferred walking, as some guides do, but he was mistaken, for just as they were ready, the Patagonian gave a peculiar whistle, and immediately a magnificent steed of the pure Argentine breed came bounding out of a grove close by, at his master’s call.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Glenarvan had supposed Thalcave’s refusal of a horse was that he preferred walking, as some guides do, but he was mistaken, for just as they were ready, the Patagonian gave a peculiar whistle, and immediately a magnificent steed of the pure Argentine breed came bounding out of a grove close by, at his master’s call.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEXT day, the 22d of October, at eight o’clock in the morning, Thalcave gave the signal for departure.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Glenarvan had supposed Thalcave’s refusal of a horse was that he preferred walking, as some guides do, but he was mistaken, for just as they were ready, the Patagonian gave a peculiar whistle, and immediately a magnificent steed of the pure Argentine breed came bounding out of a grove close by, at his master’s call.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Major, who was a thorough judge of all the good points of a horse, was loud in admiration of this sample of the Pampas breed, and considered that, in many respects, he greatly resembled an English hunter.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading The Major, who was a thorough judge of all the good points of a horse, was loud in admiration of this sample of the Pampas breed, and considered that, in many respects, he greatly resembled an English hunter.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Between the 22d and 42d degrees the Argentine soil slopes eastward, and all the travelers had to do was to follow the slope right down to the sea.
travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading Between the 22d and 42d degrees the Argentine soil slopes eastward, and all the travelers had to do was to follow the slope right down to the sea.
walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Glenarvan had supposed Thalcave’s refusal of a horse was that he preferred walking, as some guides do, but he was mistaken, for just as they were ready, the Patagonian gave a peculiar whistle, and immediately a magnificent steed of the pure Argentine breed came bounding out of a grove close by, at his master’s call.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Between the 22d and 42d degrees the Argentine soil slopes eastward, and all the travelers had to do was to follow the slope right down to the sea.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Glenarvan had supposed Thalcave’s refusal of a horse was that he preferred walking, as some guides do, but he was mistaken, for just as they were ready, the Patagonian gave a peculiar whistle, and immediately a magnificent steed of the pure Argentine breed came bounding out of a grove close by, at his master’s call.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading Glenarvan had supposed Thalcave’s refusal of a horse was that he preferred walking, as some guides do, but he was mistaken, for just as they were ready, the Patagonian gave a peculiar whistle, and immediately a magnificent steed of the pure Argentine breed came bounding out of a grove close by, at his master’s call.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The Major, who was a thorough judge of all the good points of a horse, was loud in admiration of this sample of the Pampas breed, and considered that, in many respects, he greatly resembled an English hunter.
