adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE Sierra Tandil rises a thousand feet above the level of the sea.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading THE Sierra Tandil rises a thousand feet above the level of the sea.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After making a short ascent up the sierra, they reached the postern gate, so carelessly guarded by an Argentine sentinel, that they passed through without difficulty, a circumstance which betokened extreme negligence or extreme security.
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 It is a primordial chain--that is to say, anterior to all organic and metamorphic creation.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After making a short ascent up the sierra, they reached the postern gate, so carelessly guarded by an Argentine sentinel, that they passed through without difficulty, a circumstance which betokened extreme negligence or extreme security.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a primordial chain--that is to say, anterior to all organic and metamorphic creation.
anterioradjectiveUS /ænˈtɪriər/
of or near the head end or toward the front plane of a body
From this reading It is a primordial chain--that is to say, anterior to all organic and metamorphic creation.
ArgentinenounUS /ˈɑːrdʒəntiːn/
any of various small silver-scaled salmon-like marine fishes
From this reading After making a short ascent up the sierra, they reached the postern gate, so carelessly guarded by an Argentine sentinel, that they passed through without difficulty, a circumstance which betokened extreme negligence or extreme security.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading After making a short ascent up the sierra, they reached the postern gate, so carelessly guarded by an Argentine sentinel, that they passed through without difficulty, a circumstance which betokened extreme negligence or extreme security.
Ayres
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From this reading The district of Tandil, to which it has given its name, includes all the south of the Province of Buenos Ayres, and terminates in a river which conveys north all the RIOS that take their rise on its slopes.
betokened
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From this reading After making a short ascent up the sierra, they reached the postern gate, so carelessly guarded by an Argentine sentinel, that they passed through without difficulty, a circumstance which betokened extreme negligence or extreme security.
Buenos
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From this reading The district of Tandil, to which it has given its name, includes all the south of the Province of Buenos Ayres, and terminates in a river which conveys north all the RIOS that take their rise on its slopes.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After making a short ascent up the sierra, they reached the postern gate, so carelessly guarded by an Argentine sentinel, that they passed through without difficulty, a circumstance which betokened extreme negligence or extreme security.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading After making a short ascent up the sierra, they reached the postern gate, so carelessly guarded by an Argentine sentinel, that they passed through without difficulty, a circumstance which betokened extreme negligence or extreme security.
chainnounUS /tʃeɪn/
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading It is a primordial chain--that is to say, anterior to all organic and metamorphic creation.
circumstancenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading After making a short ascent up the sierra, they reached the postern gate, so carelessly guarded by an Argentine sentinel, that they passed through without difficulty, a circumstance which betokened extreme negligence or extreme security.
conveysverbUS /kənˈveɪz/
third-person singular of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading The district of Tandil, to which it has given its name, includes all the south of the Province of Buenos Ayres, and terminates in a river which conveys north all the RIOS that take their rise on its slopes.
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading It is formed of a semi-circular ridge of gneiss hills, covered with fine short grass.
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading It is a primordial chain--that is to say, anterior to all organic and metamorphic creation.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading After making a short ascent up the sierra, they reached the postern gate, so carelessly guarded by an Argentine sentinel, that they passed through without difficulty, a circumstance which betokened extreme negligence or extreme security.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The district of Tandil, to which it has given its name, includes all the south of the Province of Buenos Ayres, and terminates in a river which conveys north all the RIOS that take their rise on its slopes.
extremeadjectiveUS /ekˈstriːm/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading After making a short ascent up the sierra, they reached the postern gate, so carelessly guarded by an Argentine sentinel, that they passed through without difficulty, a circumstance which betokened extreme negligence or extreme security.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading THE Sierra Tandil rises a thousand feet above the level of the sea.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It is formed of a semi-circular ridge of gneiss hills, covered with fine short grass.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading It is formed of a semi-circular ridge of gneiss hills, covered with fine short grass.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading After making a short ascent up the sierra, they reached the postern gate, so carelessly guarded by an Argentine sentinel, that they passed through without difficulty, a circumstance which betokened extreme negligence or extreme security.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The district of Tandil, to which it has given its name, includes all the south of the Province of Buenos Ayres, and terminates in a river which conveys north all the RIOS that take their rise on its slopes.
gneissnounUS /naɪs/
a laminated metamorphic rock similar to granite
From this reading It is formed of a semi-circular ridge of gneiss hills, covered with fine short grass.
grassverbUS /ɡræs/
shoot down, of birds
From this reading It is formed of a semi-circular ridge of gneiss hills, covered with fine short grass.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading After making a short ascent up the sierra, they reached the postern gate, so carelessly guarded by an Argentine sentinel, that they passed through without difficulty, a circumstance which betokened extreme negligence or extreme security.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The district of Tandil, to which it has given its name, includes all the south of the Province of Buenos Ayres, and terminates in a river which conveys north all the RIOS that take their rise on its slopes.
hillsnounUS /hɪlz/
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading It is formed of a semi-circular ridge of gneiss hills, covered with fine short grass.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The district of Tandil, to which it has given its name, includes all the south of the Province of Buenos Ayres, and terminates in a river which conveys north all the RIOS that take their rise on its slopes.
includesverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdz/
third-person singular of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading The district of Tandil, to which it has given its name, includes all the south of the Province of Buenos Ayres, and terminates in a river which conveys north all the RIOS that take their rise on its slopes.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a primordial chain--that is to say, anterior to all organic and metamorphic creation.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a primordial chain--that is to say, anterior to all organic and metamorphic creation.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The district of Tandil, to which it has given its name, includes all the south of the Province of Buenos Ayres, and terminates in a river which conveys north all the RIOS that take their rise on its slopes.
levelnounUS /ˈlevəl/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading THE Sierra Tandil rises a thousand feet above the level of the sea.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading After making a short ascent up the sierra, they reached the postern gate, so carelessly guarded by an Argentine sentinel, that they passed through without difficulty, a circumstance which betokened extreme negligence or extreme security.
metamorphicadjectiveUS /ˌmetəˈmɔːrfɪk/
of or relating to metamorphosis (especially of rocks)
From this reading It is a primordial chain--that is to say, anterior to all organic and metamorphic creation.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The district of Tandil, to which it has given its name, includes all the south of the Province of Buenos Ayres, and terminates in a river which conveys north all the RIOS that take their rise on its slopes.
negligencenounUS /ˈneɡlədʒəns/
failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances
From this reading After making a short ascent up the sierra, they reached the postern gate, so carelessly guarded by an Argentine sentinel, that they passed through without difficulty, a circumstance which betokened extreme negligence or extreme security.
northnounUS /nɔːrθ/
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The district of Tandil, to which it has given its name, includes all the south of the Province of Buenos Ayres, and terminates in a river which conveys north all the RIOS that take their rise on its slopes.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE Sierra Tandil rises a thousand feet above the level of the sea.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The district of Tandil, to which it has given its name, includes all the south of the Province of Buenos Ayres, and terminates in a river which conveys north all the RIOS that take their rise on its slopes.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After making a short ascent up the sierra, they reached the postern gate, so carelessly guarded by an Argentine sentinel, that they passed through without difficulty, a circumstance which betokened extreme negligence or extreme security.
organicadjectiveUS /ɔːrˈɡænɪk/
relating or belonging to the class of chemical compounds having a carbon basis
From this reading It is a primordial chain--that is to say, anterior to all organic and metamorphic creation.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading After making a short ascent up the sierra, they reached the postern gate, so carelessly guarded by an Argentine sentinel, that they passed through without difficulty, a circumstance which betokened extreme negligence or extreme security.
posternnoun
a small gate in the rear of a fort or castle
From this reading After making a short ascent up the sierra, they reached the postern gate, so carelessly guarded by an Argentine sentinel, that they passed through without difficulty, a circumstance which betokened extreme negligence or extreme security.
primordialadjectiveUS /prɪˈmɔːrdiəl/
having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state
From this reading It is a primordial chain--that is to say, anterior to all organic and metamorphic creation.
ProvincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The district of Tandil, to which it has given its name, includes all the south of the Province of Buenos Ayres, and terminates in a river which conveys north all the RIOS that take their rise on its slopes.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading After making a short ascent up the sierra, they reached the postern gate, so carelessly guarded by an Argentine sentinel, that they passed through without difficulty, a circumstance which betokened extreme negligence or extreme security.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading It is formed of a semi-circular ridge of gneiss hills, covered with fine short grass.
RIOSnounUS /ˈriːoʊs/
plural of “rio” — the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading The district of Tandil, to which it has given its name, includes all the south of the Province of Buenos Ayres, and terminates in a river which conveys north all the RIOS that take their rise on its slopes.
riseverbUS /raɪz/
move upward
From this reading The district of Tandil, to which it has given its name, includes all the south of the Province of Buenos Ayres, and terminates in a river which conveys north all the RIOS that take their rise on its slopes.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading THE Sierra Tandil rises a thousand feet above the level of the sea.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The district of Tandil, to which it has given its name, includes all the south of the Province of Buenos Ayres, and terminates in a river which conveys north all the RIOS that take their rise on its slopes.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading It is a primordial chain--that is to say, anterior to all organic and metamorphic creation.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE Sierra Tandil rises a thousand feet above the level of the sea.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading After making a short ascent up the sierra, they reached the postern gate, so carelessly guarded by an Argentine sentinel, that they passed through without difficulty, a circumstance which betokened extreme negligence or extreme security.
semi-circular
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From this reading It is formed of a semi-circular ridge of gneiss hills, covered with fine short grass.
sentinelnounUS /ˈsentənəl/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading After making a short ascent up the sierra, they reached the postern gate, so carelessly guarded by an Argentine sentinel, that they passed through without difficulty, a circumstance which betokened extreme negligence or extreme security.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It is formed of a semi-circular ridge of gneiss hills, covered with fine short grass.
SierranounUS /siˈerə/
a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline)
From this reading THE Sierra Tandil rises a thousand feet above the level of the sea.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading The district of Tandil, to which it has given its name, includes all the south of the Province of Buenos Ayres, and terminates in a river which conveys north all the RIOS that take their rise on its slopes.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After making a short ascent up the sierra, they reached the postern gate, so carelessly guarded by an Argentine sentinel, that they passed through without difficulty, a circumstance which betokened extreme negligence or extreme security.
southnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The district of Tandil, to which it has given its name, includes all the south of the Province of Buenos Ayres, and terminates in a river which conveys north all the RIOS that take their rise on its slopes.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading The district of Tandil, to which it has given its name, includes all the south of the Province of Buenos Ayres, and terminates in a river which conveys north all the RIOS that take their rise on its slopes.
Tandil
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From this reading THE Sierra Tandil rises a thousand feet above the level of the sea.
terminatesverbUS /ˈtɜːrmɪneɪts/
third-person singular of “terminate” — bring to an end or halt
From this reading The district of Tandil, to which it has given its name, includes all the south of the Province of Buenos Ayres, and terminates in a river which conveys north all the RIOS that take their rise on its slopes.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a primordial chain--that is to say, anterior to all organic and metamorphic creation.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE Sierra Tandil rises a thousand feet above the level of the sea.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The district of Tandil, to which it has given its name, includes all the south of the Province of Buenos Ayres, and terminates in a river which conveys north all the RIOS that take their rise on its slopes.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After making a short ascent up the sierra, they reached the postern gate, so carelessly guarded by an Argentine sentinel, that they passed through without difficulty, a circumstance which betokened extreme negligence or extreme security.
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading THE Sierra Tandil rises a thousand feet above the level of the sea.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading After making a short ascent up the sierra, they reached the postern gate, so carelessly guarded by an Argentine sentinel, that they passed through without difficulty, a circumstance which betokened extreme negligence or extreme security.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is a primordial chain--that is to say, anterior to all organic and metamorphic creation.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After making a short ascent up the sierra, they reached the postern gate, so carelessly guarded by an Argentine sentinel, that they passed through without difficulty, a circumstance which betokened extreme negligence or extreme security.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The district of Tandil, to which it has given its name, includes all the south of the Province of Buenos Ayres, and terminates in a river which conveys north all the RIOS that take their rise on its slopes.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is formed of a semi-circular ridge of gneiss hills, covered with fine short grass.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading After making a short ascent up the sierra, they reached the postern gate, so carelessly guarded by an Argentine sentinel, that they passed through without difficulty, a circumstance which betokened extreme negligence or extreme security.
