having companions or an escort
From this reading SONCCO’S AID TO THE PLOTTERS Soncco, accompanied by two soldiers carrying the heavy boxes, returned as the first shafts of coming daylight penetrated the wreath of vapor that clung to the peaks standing like black monoliths between the Hidden Valley and the steaming forests of the Upper Amazon.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Stanley noticed that one of the boxes had been opened, and the aged amauta, reading the trend of his thoughts, hastened to explain.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading SONCCO’S AID TO THE PLOTTERS Soncco, accompanied by two soldiers carrying the heavy boxes, returned as the first shafts of coming daylight penetrated the wreath of vapor that clung to the peaks standing like black monoliths between the Hidden Valley and the steaming forests of the Upper Amazon.
amauta
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From this reading Stanley noticed that one of the boxes had been opened, and the aged amauta, reading the trend of his thoughts, hastened to explain.
AmazonnounUS /ˈæməzɑːn/
a large strong and aggressive woman
From this reading SONCCO’S AID TO THE PLOTTERS Soncco, accompanied by two soldiers carrying the heavy boxes, returned as the first shafts of coming daylight penetrated the wreath of vapor that clung to the peaks standing like black monoliths between the Hidden Valley and the steaming forests of the Upper Amazon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SONCCO’S AID TO THE PLOTTERS Soncco, accompanied by two soldiers carrying the heavy boxes, returned as the first shafts of coming daylight penetrated the wreath of vapor that clung to the peaks standing like black monoliths between the Hidden Valley and the steaming forests of the Upper Amazon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SONCCO’S AID TO THE PLOTTERS Soncco, accompanied by two soldiers carrying the heavy boxes, returned as the first shafts of coming daylight penetrated the wreath of vapor that clung to the peaks standing like black monoliths between the Hidden Valley and the steaming forests of the Upper Amazon.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Stanley noticed that one of the boxes had been opened, and the aged amauta, reading the trend of his thoughts, hastened to explain.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading SONCCO’S AID TO THE PLOTTERS Soncco, accompanied by two soldiers carrying the heavy boxes, returned as the first shafts of coming daylight penetrated the wreath of vapor that clung to the peaks standing like black monoliths between the Hidden Valley and the steaming forests of the Upper Amazon.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading SONCCO’S AID TO THE PLOTTERS Soncco, accompanied by two soldiers carrying the heavy boxes, returned as the first shafts of coming daylight penetrated the wreath of vapor that clung to the peaks standing like black monoliths between the Hidden Valley and the steaming forests of the Upper Amazon.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading SONCCO’S AID TO THE PLOTTERS Soncco, accompanied by two soldiers carrying the heavy boxes, returned as the first shafts of coming daylight penetrated the wreath of vapor that clung to the peaks standing like black monoliths between the Hidden Valley and the steaming forests of the Upper Amazon.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “I could not bring the parcels without knowing what was in them,” he said; “they might have contained some contrivance dangerous to the Inca or to the people, or that would help you to escape.
burdensnounUS /ˈbɜːrdənz/
plural of “burden” — an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading The men threw down their burdens none too gently and departed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SONCCO’S AID TO THE PLOTTERS Soncco, accompanied by two soldiers carrying the heavy boxes, returned as the first shafts of coming daylight penetrated the wreath of vapor that clung to the peaks standing like black monoliths between the Hidden Valley and the steaming forests of the Upper Amazon.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading SONCCO’S AID TO THE PLOTTERS Soncco, accompanied by two soldiers carrying the heavy boxes, returned as the first shafts of coming daylight penetrated the wreath of vapor that clung to the peaks standing like black monoliths between the Hidden Valley and the steaming forests of the Upper Amazon.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading SONCCO’S AID TO THE PLOTTERS Soncco, accompanied by two soldiers carrying the heavy boxes, returned as the first shafts of coming daylight penetrated the wreath of vapor that clung to the peaks standing like black monoliths between the Hidden Valley and the steaming forests of the Upper Amazon.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading SONCCO’S AID TO THE PLOTTERS Soncco, accompanied by two soldiers carrying the heavy boxes, returned as the first shafts of coming daylight penetrated the wreath of vapor that clung to the peaks standing like black monoliths between the Hidden Valley and the steaming forests of the Upper Amazon.
gotten under control
From this reading “I could not bring the parcels without knowing what was in them,” he said; “they might have contained some contrivance dangerous to the Inca or to the people, or that would help you to escape.
contrivancenounUS /kənˈtraɪvəns/
a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
From this reading “I could not bring the parcels without knowing what was in them,” he said; “they might have contained some contrivance dangerous to the Inca or to the people, or that would help you to escape.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “I could not bring the parcels without knowing what was in them,” he said; “they might have contained some contrivance dangerous to the Inca or to the people, or that would help you to escape.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading “I could not bring the parcels without knowing what was in them,” he said; “they might have contained some contrivance dangerous to the Inca or to the people, or that would help you to escape.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading SONCCO’S AID TO THE PLOTTERS Soncco, accompanied by two soldiers carrying the heavy boxes, returned as the first shafts of coming daylight penetrated the wreath of vapor that clung to the peaks standing like black monoliths between the Hidden Valley and the steaming forests of the Upper Amazon.
well in the past; former
From this reading The men threw down their burdens none too gently and departed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The men threw down their burdens none too gently and departed.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading “I could not bring the parcels without knowing what was in them,” he said; “they might have contained some contrivance dangerous to the Inca or to the people, or that would help you to escape.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Stanley noticed that one of the boxes had been opened, and the aged amauta, reading the trend of his thoughts, hastened to explain.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading SONCCO’S AID TO THE PLOTTERS Soncco, accompanied by two soldiers carrying the heavy boxes, returned as the first shafts of coming daylight penetrated the wreath of vapor that clung to the peaks standing like black monoliths between the Hidden Valley and the steaming forests of the Upper Amazon.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading SONCCO’S AID TO THE PLOTTERS Soncco, accompanied by two soldiers carrying the heavy boxes, returned as the first shafts of coming daylight penetrated the wreath of vapor that clung to the peaks standing like black monoliths between the Hidden Valley and the steaming forests of the Upper Amazon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The party looked tired and worn from the strenuous labor of the night.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The men threw down their burdens none too gently and departed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Stanley noticed that one of the boxes had been opened, and the aged amauta, reading the trend of his thoughts, hastened to explain.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Stanley noticed that one of the boxes had been opened, and the aged amauta, reading the trend of his thoughts, hastened to explain.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I could not bring the parcels without knowing what was in them,” he said; “they might have contained some contrivance dangerous to the Inca or to the people, or that would help you to escape.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I could not bring the parcels without knowing what was in them,” he said; “they might have contained some contrivance dangerous to the Inca or to the people, or that would help you to escape.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading SONCCO’S AID TO THE PLOTTERS Soncco, accompanied by two soldiers carrying the heavy boxes, returned as the first shafts of coming daylight penetrated the wreath of vapor that clung to the peaks standing like black monoliths between the Hidden Valley and the steaming forests of the Upper Amazon.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “I could not bring the parcels without knowing what was in them,” he said; “they might have contained some contrivance dangerous to the Inca or to the people, or that would help you to escape.
not accessible to view
From this reading SONCCO’S AID TO THE PLOTTERS Soncco, accompanied by two soldiers carrying the heavy boxes, returned as the first shafts of coming daylight penetrated the wreath of vapor that clung to the peaks standing like black monoliths between the Hidden Valley and the steaming forests of the Upper Amazon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Stanley noticed that one of the boxes had been opened, and the aged amauta, reading the trend of his thoughts, hastened to explain.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I could not bring the parcels without knowing what was in them,” he said; “they might have contained some contrivance dangerous to the Inca or to the people, or that would help you to escape.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I could not bring the parcels without knowing what was in them,” he said; “they might have contained some contrivance dangerous to the Inca or to the people, or that would help you to escape.
IncanounUS /ˈɪŋkə/
a ruler of the Incas (or a member of his family)
From this reading “I could not bring the parcels without knowing what was in them,” he said; “they might have contained some contrivance dangerous to the Inca or to the people, or that would help you to escape.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading “I could not bring the parcels without knowing what was in them,” he said; “they might have contained some contrivance dangerous to the Inca or to the people, or that would help you to escape.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading The party looked tired and worn from the strenuous labor of the night.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading SONCCO’S AID TO THE PLOTTERS Soncco, accompanied by two soldiers carrying the heavy boxes, returned as the first shafts of coming daylight penetrated the wreath of vapor that clung to the peaks standing like black monoliths between the Hidden Valley and the steaming forests of the Upper Amazon.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The party looked tired and worn from the strenuous labor of the night.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men threw down their burdens none too gently and departed.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “I could not bring the parcels without knowing what was in them,” he said; “they might have contained some contrivance dangerous to the Inca or to the people, or that would help you to escape.
monolithsnounUS /ˈmɑːnəlɪθs/
plural of “monolith” — a single great stone (often in the form of a column or obelisk)
From this reading SONCCO’S AID TO THE PLOTTERS Soncco, accompanied by two soldiers carrying the heavy boxes, returned as the first shafts of coming daylight penetrated the wreath of vapor that clung to the peaks standing like black monoliths between the Hidden Valley and the steaming forests of the Upper Amazon.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The party looked tired and worn from the strenuous labor of the night.
not one, and not any
From this reading The men threw down their burdens none too gently and departed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I could not bring the parcels without knowing what was in them,” he said; “they might have contained some contrivance dangerous to the Inca or to the people, or that would help you to escape.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Stanley noticed that one of the boxes had been opened, and the aged amauta, reading the trend of his thoughts, hastened to explain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SONCCO’S AID TO THE PLOTTERS Soncco, accompanied by two soldiers carrying the heavy boxes, returned as the first shafts of coming daylight penetrated the wreath of vapor that clung to the peaks standing like black monoliths between the Hidden Valley and the steaming forests of the Upper Amazon.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Stanley noticed that one of the boxes had been opened, and the aged amauta, reading the trend of his thoughts, hastened to explain.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Stanley noticed that one of the boxes had been opened, and the aged amauta, reading the trend of his thoughts, hastened to explain.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I could not bring the parcels without knowing what was in them,” he said; “they might have contained some contrivance dangerous to the Inca or to the people, or that would help you to escape.
parcelsnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəlz/
plural of “parcel” — a wrapped container
From this reading “I could not bring the parcels without knowing what was in them,” he said; “they might have contained some contrivance dangerous to the Inca or to the people, or that would help you to escape.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The party looked tired and worn from the strenuous labor of the night.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading SONCCO’S AID TO THE PLOTTERS Soncco, accompanied by two soldiers carrying the heavy boxes, returned as the first shafts of coming daylight penetrated the wreath of vapor that clung to the peaks standing like black monoliths between the Hidden Valley and the steaming forests of the Upper Amazon.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading SONCCO’S AID TO THE PLOTTERS Soncco, accompanied by two soldiers carrying the heavy boxes, returned as the first shafts of coming daylight penetrated the wreath of vapor that clung to the peaks standing like black monoliths between the Hidden Valley and the steaming forests of the Upper Amazon.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “I could not bring the parcels without knowing what was in them,” he said; “they might have contained some contrivance dangerous to the Inca or to the people, or that would help you to escape.
PLOTTERSnounUS /ˈplɑːtərz/
plural of “plotter” — a planner who draws up a personal scheme of action
From this reading SONCCO’S AID TO THE PLOTTERS Soncco, accompanied by two soldiers carrying the heavy boxes, returned as the first shafts of coming daylight penetrated the wreath of vapor that clung to the peaks standing like black monoliths between the Hidden Valley and the steaming forests of the Upper Amazon.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Stanley noticed that one of the boxes had been opened, and the aged amauta, reading the trend of his thoughts, hastened to explain.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading SONCCO’S AID TO THE PLOTTERS Soncco, accompanied by two soldiers carrying the heavy boxes, returned as the first shafts of coming daylight penetrated the wreath of vapor that clung to the peaks standing like black monoliths between the Hidden Valley and the steaming forests of the Upper Amazon.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I could not bring the parcels without knowing what was in them,” he said; “they might have contained some contrivance dangerous to the Inca or to the people, or that would help you to escape.
shaftsnounUS /ʃæfts/
plural of “shaft” — a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading SONCCO’S AID TO THE PLOTTERS Soncco, accompanied by two soldiers carrying the heavy boxes, returned as the first shafts of coming daylight penetrated the wreath of vapor that clung to the peaks standing like black monoliths between the Hidden Valley and the steaming forests of the Upper Amazon.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading SONCCO’S AID TO THE PLOTTERS Soncco, accompanied by two soldiers carrying the heavy boxes, returned as the first shafts of coming daylight penetrated the wreath of vapor that clung to the peaks standing like black monoliths between the Hidden Valley and the steaming forests of the Upper Amazon.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “I could not bring the parcels without knowing what was in them,” he said; “they might have contained some contrivance dangerous to the Inca or to the people, or that would help you to escape.
Soncco
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From this reading SONCCO’S AID TO THE PLOTTERS Soncco, accompanied by two soldiers carrying the heavy boxes, returned as the first shafts of coming daylight penetrated the wreath of vapor that clung to the peaks standing like black monoliths between the Hidden Valley and the steaming forests of the Upper Amazon.
SONCCO'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SONCCO’S AID TO THE PLOTTERS Soncco, accompanied by two soldiers carrying the heavy boxes, returned as the first shafts of coming daylight penetrated the wreath of vapor that clung to the peaks standing like black monoliths between the Hidden Valley and the steaming forests of the Upper Amazon.
having a supporting base
From this reading SONCCO’S AID TO THE PLOTTERS Soncco, accompanied by two soldiers carrying the heavy boxes, returned as the first shafts of coming daylight penetrated the wreath of vapor that clung to the peaks standing like black monoliths between the Hidden Valley and the steaming forests of the Upper Amazon.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading Stanley noticed that one of the boxes had been opened, and the aged amauta, reading the trend of his thoughts, hastened to explain.
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading SONCCO’S AID TO THE PLOTTERS Soncco, accompanied by two soldiers carrying the heavy boxes, returned as the first shafts of coming daylight penetrated the wreath of vapor that clung to the peaks standing like black monoliths between the Hidden Valley and the steaming forests of the Upper Amazon.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading The party looked tired and worn from the strenuous labor of the night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SONCCO’S AID TO THE PLOTTERS Soncco, accompanied by two soldiers carrying the heavy boxes, returned as the first shafts of coming daylight penetrated the wreath of vapor that clung to the peaks standing like black monoliths between the Hidden Valley and the steaming forests of the Upper Amazon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SONCCO’S AID TO THE PLOTTERS Soncco, accompanied by two soldiers carrying the heavy boxes, returned as the first shafts of coming daylight penetrated the wreath of vapor that clung to the peaks standing like black monoliths between the Hidden Valley and the steaming forests of the Upper Amazon.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The men threw down their burdens none too gently and departed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “I could not bring the parcels without knowing what was in them,” he said; “they might have contained some contrivance dangerous to the Inca or to the people, or that would help you to escape.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I could not bring the parcels without knowing what was in them,” he said; “they might have contained some contrivance dangerous to the Inca or to the people, or that would help you to escape.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Stanley noticed that one of the boxes had been opened, and the aged amauta, reading the trend of his thoughts, hastened to explain.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The men threw down their burdens none too gently and departed.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading The party looked tired and worn from the strenuous labor of the night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SONCCO’S AID TO THE PLOTTERS Soncco, accompanied by two soldiers carrying the heavy boxes, returned as the first shafts of coming daylight penetrated the wreath of vapor that clung to the peaks standing like black monoliths between the Hidden Valley and the steaming forests of the Upper Amazon.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The men threw down their burdens none too gently and departed.
trendnounUS /trend/
a general direction in which something tends to move
From this reading Stanley noticed that one of the boxes had been opened, and the aged amauta, reading the trend of his thoughts, hastened to explain.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading SONCCO’S AID TO THE PLOTTERS Soncco, accompanied by two soldiers carrying the heavy boxes, returned as the first shafts of coming daylight penetrated the wreath of vapor that clung to the peaks standing like black monoliths between the Hidden Valley and the steaming forests of the Upper Amazon.
the topmost one of two
From this reading SONCCO’S AID TO THE PLOTTERS Soncco, accompanied by two soldiers carrying the heavy boxes, returned as the first shafts of coming daylight penetrated the wreath of vapor that clung to the peaks standing like black monoliths between the Hidden Valley and the steaming forests of the Upper Amazon.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading SONCCO’S AID TO THE PLOTTERS Soncco, accompanied by two soldiers carrying the heavy boxes, returned as the first shafts of coming daylight penetrated the wreath of vapor that clung to the peaks standing like black monoliths between the Hidden Valley and the steaming forests of the Upper Amazon.
vapornounUS /ˈveɪpər/
a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance
From this reading SONCCO’S AID TO THE PLOTTERS Soncco, accompanied by two soldiers carrying the heavy boxes, returned as the first shafts of coming daylight penetrated the wreath of vapor that clung to the peaks standing like black monoliths between the Hidden Valley and the steaming forests of the Upper Amazon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I could not bring the parcels without knowing what was in them,” he said; “they might have contained some contrivance dangerous to the Inca or to the people, or that would help you to escape.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I could not bring the parcels without knowing what was in them,” he said; “they might have contained some contrivance dangerous to the Inca or to the people, or that would help you to escape.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “I could not bring the parcels without knowing what was in them,” he said; “they might have contained some contrivance dangerous to the Inca or to the people, or that would help you to escape.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading The party looked tired and worn from the strenuous labor of the night.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I could not bring the parcels without knowing what was in them,” he said; “they might have contained some contrivance dangerous to the Inca or to the people, or that would help you to escape.
wreathnounUS /riːθ/
flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading SONCCO’S AID TO THE PLOTTERS Soncco, accompanied by two soldiers carrying the heavy boxes, returned as the first shafts of coming daylight penetrated the wreath of vapor that clung to the peaks standing like black monoliths between the Hidden Valley and the steaming forests of the Upper Amazon.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I could not bring the parcels without knowing what was in them,” he said; “they might have contained some contrivance dangerous to the Inca or to the people, or that would help you to escape.
