13
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From this reading We left Cali at noon, May 13, well provided with riding and pack animals, and half-breed _arrieros_, and started on the well-beaten trail that leads toward the south.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading POPAYÁN AND THE CERRO MUNCHIQUE After spending a few weeks in and about the Cauca Valley, Richardson and I started southward, while the two other members of the expedition began the homeward journey.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading POPAYÁN AND THE CERRO MUNCHIQUE After spending a few weeks in and about the Cauca Valley, Richardson and I started southward, while the two other members of the expedition began the homeward journey.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading But, above all, because ahead of us lay a vast region little known zoologically, and we hoped to penetrate into at least the mountain fastnesses west of Popayán in our insatiable search for the rare and interesting wild life that haunted that remote wilderness.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading At first there was no appreciable change in the valley, but by degrees the stretches of absolutely level-appearing land increased in size; instead of extensive cultivated areas there were pastures of large size, covered with a luxuriant growth of grass.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading POPAYÁN AND THE CERRO MUNCHIQUE After spending a few weeks in and about the Cauca Valley, Richardson and I started southward, while the two other members of the expedition began the homeward journey.
at or in the front
From this reading But, above all, because ahead of us lay a vast region little known zoologically, and we hoped to penetrate into at least the mountain fastnesses west of Popayán in our insatiable search for the rare and interesting wild life that haunted that remote wilderness.
(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 But, above all, because ahead of us lay a vast region little known zoologically, and we hoped to penetrate into at least the mountain fastnesses west of Popayán in our insatiable search for the rare and interesting wild life that haunted that remote wilderness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading POPAYÁN AND THE CERRO MUNCHIQUE After spending a few weeks in and about the Cauca Valley, Richardson and I started southward, while the two other members of the expedition began the homeward journey.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading We left Cali at noon, May 13, well provided with riding and pack animals, and half-breed _arrieros_, and started on the well-beaten trail that leads toward the south.
appreciableadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃəbəl/
enough to be estimated or measured
From this reading At first there was no appreciable change in the valley, but by degrees the stretches of absolutely level-appearing land increased in size; instead of extensive cultivated areas there were pastures of large size, covered with a luxuriant growth of grass.
areasnounUS /ˈeriəz/
plural of “area” — a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading At first there was no appreciable change in the valley, but by degrees the stretches of absolutely level-appearing land increased in size; instead of extensive cultivated areas there were pastures of large size, covered with a luxuriant growth of grass.
arrieros
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From this reading We left Cali at noon, May 13, well provided with riding and pack animals, and half-breed _arrieros_, and started on the well-beaten trail that leads toward the south.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But, above all, because ahead of us lay a vast region little known zoologically, and we hoped to penetrate into at least the mountain fastnesses west of Popayán in our insatiable search for the rare and interesting wild life that haunted that remote wilderness.
for the reason that
From this reading I had looked forward very eagerly to my visit to southern Colombia because I knew that the country, towns, and even the people were different from those we had seen heretofore.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading POPAYÁN AND THE CERRO MUNCHIQUE After spending a few weeks in and about the Cauca Valley, Richardson and I started southward, while the two other members of the expedition began the homeward journey.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, above all, because ahead of us lay a vast region little known zoologically, and we hoped to penetrate into at least the mountain fastnesses west of Popayán in our insatiable search for the rare and interesting wild life that haunted that remote wilderness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At first there was no appreciable change in the valley, but by degrees the stretches of absolutely level-appearing land increased in size; instead of extensive cultivated areas there were pastures of large size, covered with a luxuriant growth of grass.
CalinounUS /ˈkɑːli/
city in southwestern Colombia in a rich agricultural area
From this reading We left Cali at noon, May 13, well provided with riding and pack animals, and half-breed _arrieros_, and started on the well-beaten trail that leads toward the south.
Cauca
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From this reading POPAYÁN AND THE CERRO MUNCHIQUE After spending a few weeks in and about the Cauca Valley, Richardson and I started southward, while the two other members of the expedition began the homeward journey.
CERRO
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From this reading POPAYÁN AND THE CERRO MUNCHIQUE After spending a few weeks in and about the Cauca Valley, Richardson and I started southward, while the two other members of the expedition began the homeward journey.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading At first there was no appreciable change in the valley, but by degrees the stretches of absolutely level-appearing land increased in size; instead of extensive cultivated areas there were pastures of large size, covered with a luxuriant growth of grass.
ColombianounUS /kəˈlʌmbiə/
a republic in northwestern South America with a coastline on the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea; achieved independence from Spain in 1821 under the leadership of Simon Bolivar; Spanish is the official language
From this reading I had looked forward very eagerly to my visit to southern Colombia because I knew that the country, towns, and even the people were different from those we had seen heretofore.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading I had looked forward very eagerly to my visit to southern Colombia because I knew that the country, towns, and even the people were different from those we had seen heretofore.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading At first there was no appreciable change in the valley, but by degrees the stretches of absolutely level-appearing land increased in size; instead of extensive cultivated areas there were pastures of large size, covered with a luxuriant growth of grass.
cultivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd/
(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing
From this reading At first there was no appreciable change in the valley, but by degrees the stretches of absolutely level-appearing land increased in size; instead of extensive cultivated areas there were pastures of large size, covered with a luxuriant growth of grass.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading At first there was no appreciable change in the valley, but by degrees the stretches of absolutely level-appearing land increased in size; instead of extensive cultivated areas there were pastures of large size, covered with a luxuriant growth of grass.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading I had looked forward very eagerly to my visit to southern Colombia because I knew that the country, towns, and even the people were different from those we had seen heretofore.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading I had looked forward very eagerly to my visit to southern Colombia because I knew that the country, towns, and even the people were different from those we had seen heretofore.
divisible by two
From this reading I had looked forward very eagerly to my visit to southern Colombia because I knew that the country, towns, and even the people were different from those we had seen heretofore.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading POPAYÁN AND THE CERRO MUNCHIQUE After spending a few weeks in and about the Cauca Valley, Richardson and I started southward, while the two other members of the expedition began the homeward journey.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading At first there was no appreciable change in the valley, but by degrees the stretches of absolutely level-appearing land increased in size; instead of extensive cultivated areas there were pastures of large size, covered with a luxuriant growth of grass.
fastnesses
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From this reading But, above all, because ahead of us lay a vast region little known zoologically, and we hoped to penetrate into at least the mountain fastnesses west of Popayán in our insatiable search for the rare and interesting wild life that haunted that remote wilderness.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading POPAYÁN AND THE CERRO MUNCHIQUE After spending a few weeks in and about the Cauca Valley, Richardson and I started southward, while the two other members of the expedition began the homeward journey.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first there was no appreciable change in the valley, but by degrees the stretches of absolutely level-appearing land increased in size; instead of extensive cultivated areas there were pastures of large size, covered with a luxuriant growth of grass.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But, above all, because ahead of us lay a vast region little known zoologically, and we hoped to penetrate into at least the mountain fastnesses west of Popayán in our insatiable search for the rare and interesting wild life that haunted that remote wilderness.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading I had looked forward very eagerly to my visit to southern Colombia because I knew that the country, towns, and even the people were different from those we had seen heretofore.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I had looked forward very eagerly to my visit to southern Colombia because I knew that the country, towns, and even the people were different from those we had seen heretofore.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading At first there was no appreciable change in the valley, but by degrees the stretches of absolutely level-appearing land increased in size; instead of extensive cultivated areas there were pastures of large size, covered with a luxuriant growth of grass.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading At first there was no appreciable change in the valley, but by degrees the stretches of absolutely level-appearing land increased in size; instead of extensive cultivated areas there were pastures of large size, covered with a luxuriant growth of grass.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had looked forward very eagerly to my visit to southern Colombia because I knew that the country, towns, and even the people were different from those we had seen heretofore.
half-breednoun
an offensive term for an offspring of parents of different racial group (especially of Caucasian and American Indian ancestry)
From this reading We left Cali at noon, May 13, well provided with riding and pack animals, and half-breed _arrieros_, and started on the well-beaten trail that leads toward the south.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading But, above all, because ahead of us lay a vast region little known zoologically, and we hoped to penetrate into at least the mountain fastnesses west of Popayán in our insatiable search for the rare and interesting wild life that haunted that remote wilderness.
heretoforeadverbUS /ˌhɪrtəˈfɔːr/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading I had looked forward very eagerly to my visit to southern Colombia because I knew that the country, towns, and even the people were different from those we had seen heretofore.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading POPAYÁN AND THE CERRO MUNCHIQUE After spending a few weeks in and about the Cauca Valley, Richardson and I started southward, while the two other members of the expedition began the homeward journey.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading But, above all, because ahead of us lay a vast region little known zoologically, and we hoped to penetrate into at least the mountain fastnesses west of Popayán in our insatiable search for the rare and interesting wild life that haunted that remote wilderness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading POPAYÁN AND THE CERRO MUNCHIQUE After spending a few weeks in and about the Cauca Valley, Richardson and I started southward, while the two other members of the expedition began the homeward journey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading POPAYÁN AND THE CERRO MUNCHIQUE After spending a few weeks in and about the Cauca Valley, Richardson and I started southward, while the two other members of the expedition began the homeward journey.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading At first there was no appreciable change in the valley, but by degrees the stretches of absolutely level-appearing land increased in size; instead of extensive cultivated areas there were pastures of large size, covered with a luxuriant growth of grass.
insatiableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈseɪʃəbəl/
impossible to satisfy
From this reading But, above all, because ahead of us lay a vast region little known zoologically, and we hoped to penetrate into at least the mountain fastnesses west of Popayán in our insatiable search for the rare and interesting wild life that haunted that remote wilderness.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading At first there was no appreciable change in the valley, but by degrees the stretches of absolutely level-appearing land increased in size; instead of extensive cultivated areas there were pastures of large size, covered with a luxuriant growth of grass.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading But, above all, because ahead of us lay a vast region little known zoologically, and we hoped to penetrate into at least the mountain fastnesses west of Popayán in our insatiable search for the rare and interesting wild life that haunted that remote wilderness.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But, above all, because ahead of us lay a vast region little known zoologically, and we hoped to penetrate into at least the mountain fastnesses west of Popayán in our insatiable search for the rare and interesting wild life that haunted that remote wilderness.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading POPAYÁN AND THE CERRO MUNCHIQUE After spending a few weeks in and about the Cauca Valley, Richardson and I started southward, while the two other members of the expedition began the homeward journey.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I had looked forward very eagerly to my visit to southern Colombia because I knew that the country, towns, and even the people were different from those we had seen heretofore.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading But, above all, because ahead of us lay a vast region little known zoologically, and we hoped to penetrate into at least the mountain fastnesses west of Popayán in our insatiable search for the rare and interesting wild life that haunted that remote wilderness.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading At first there was no appreciable change in the valley, but by degrees the stretches of absolutely level-appearing land increased in size; instead of extensive cultivated areas there were pastures of large size, covered with a luxuriant growth of grass.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At first there was no appreciable change in the valley, but by degrees the stretches of absolutely level-appearing land increased in size; instead of extensive cultivated areas there were pastures of large size, covered with a luxuriant growth of grass.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But, above all, because ahead of us lay a vast region little known zoologically, and we hoped to penetrate into at least the mountain fastnesses west of Popayán in our insatiable search for the rare and interesting wild life that haunted that remote wilderness.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading We left Cali at noon, May 13, well provided with riding and pack animals, and half-breed _arrieros_, and started on the well-beaten trail that leads toward the south.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading But, above all, because ahead of us lay a vast region little known zoologically, and we hoped to penetrate into at least the mountain fastnesses west of Popayán in our insatiable search for the rare and interesting wild life that haunted that remote wilderness.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading We left Cali at noon, May 13, well provided with riding and pack animals, and half-breed _arrieros_, and started on the well-beaten trail that leads toward the south.
level-appearing
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From this reading At first there was no appreciable change in the valley, but by degrees the stretches of absolutely level-appearing land increased in size; instead of extensive cultivated areas there were pastures of large size, covered with a luxuriant growth of grass.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But, above all, because ahead of us lay a vast region little known zoologically, and we hoped to penetrate into at least the mountain fastnesses west of Popayán in our insatiable search for the rare and interesting wild life that haunted that remote wilderness.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But, above all, because ahead of us lay a vast region little known zoologically, and we hoped to penetrate into at least the mountain fastnesses west of Popayán in our insatiable search for the rare and interesting wild life that haunted that remote wilderness.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I had looked forward very eagerly to my visit to southern Colombia because I knew that the country, towns, and even the people were different from those we had seen heretofore.
luxuriantadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriənt/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading At first there was no appreciable change in the valley, but by degrees the stretches of absolutely level-appearing land increased in size; instead of extensive cultivated areas there were pastures of large size, covered with a luxuriant growth of grass.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading We left Cali at noon, May 13, well provided with riding and pack animals, and half-breed _arrieros_, and started on the well-beaten trail that leads toward the south.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading POPAYÁN AND THE CERRO MUNCHIQUE After spending a few weeks in and about the Cauca Valley, Richardson and I started southward, while the two other members of the expedition began the homeward journey.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading But, above all, because ahead of us lay a vast region little known zoologically, and we hoped to penetrate into at least the mountain fastnesses west of Popayán in our insatiable search for the rare and interesting wild life that haunted that remote wilderness.
MUNCHIQUE
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From this reading POPAYÁN AND THE CERRO MUNCHIQUE After spending a few weeks in and about the Cauca Valley, Richardson and I started southward, while the two other members of the expedition began the homeward journey.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had looked forward very eagerly to my visit to southern Colombia because I knew that the country, towns, and even the people were different from those we had seen heretofore.
not any; not one
From this reading At first there was no appreciable change in the valley, but by degrees the stretches of absolutely level-appearing land increased in size; instead of extensive cultivated areas there were pastures of large size, covered with a luxuriant growth of grass.
the middle of the day
From this reading We left Cali at noon, May 13, well provided with riding and pack animals, and half-breed _arrieros_, and started on the well-beaten trail that leads toward the south.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading POPAYÁN AND THE CERRO MUNCHIQUE After spending a few weeks in and about the Cauca Valley, Richardson and I started southward, while the two other members of the expedition began the homeward journey.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We left Cali at noon, May 13, well provided with riding and pack animals, and half-breed _arrieros_, and started on the well-beaten trail that leads toward the south.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading POPAYÁN AND THE CERRO MUNCHIQUE After spending a few weeks in and about the Cauca Valley, Richardson and I started southward, while the two other members of the expedition began the homeward journey.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But, above all, because ahead of us lay a vast region little known zoologically, and we hoped to penetrate into at least the mountain fastnesses west of Popayán in our insatiable search for the rare and interesting wild life that haunted that remote wilderness.
arrange in a container
From this reading We left Cali at noon, May 13, well provided with riding and pack animals, and half-breed _arrieros_, and started on the well-beaten trail that leads toward the south.
pasturesnounUS /ˈpæstʃərz/
plural of “pasture” — a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading At first there was no appreciable change in the valley, but by degrees the stretches of absolutely level-appearing land increased in size; instead of extensive cultivated areas there were pastures of large size, covered with a luxuriant growth of grass.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading But, above all, because ahead of us lay a vast region little known zoologically, and we hoped to penetrate into at least the mountain fastnesses west of Popayán in our insatiable search for the rare and interesting wild life that haunted that remote wilderness.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I had looked forward very eagerly to my visit to southern Colombia because I knew that the country, towns, and even the people were different from those we had seen heretofore.
POPAYÁN
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From this reading POPAYÁN AND THE CERRO MUNCHIQUE After spending a few weeks in and about the Cauca Valley, Richardson and I started southward, while the two other members of the expedition began the homeward journey.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading We left Cali at noon, May 13, well provided with riding and pack animals, and half-breed _arrieros_, and started on the well-beaten trail that leads toward the south.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading But, above all, because ahead of us lay a vast region little known zoologically, and we hoped to penetrate into at least the mountain fastnesses west of Popayán in our insatiable search for the rare and interesting wild life that haunted that remote wilderness.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading But, above all, because ahead of us lay a vast region little known zoologically, and we hoped to penetrate into at least the mountain fastnesses west of Popayán in our insatiable search for the rare and interesting wild life that haunted that remote wilderness.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading But, above all, because ahead of us lay a vast region little known zoologically, and we hoped to penetrate into at least the mountain fastnesses west of Popayán in our insatiable search for the rare and interesting wild life that haunted that remote wilderness.
RichardsonnounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdsən/
United States architect (1838-1886)
From this reading POPAYÁN AND THE CERRO MUNCHIQUE After spending a few weeks in and about the Cauca Valley, Richardson and I started southward, while the two other members of the expedition began the homeward journey.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading We left Cali at noon, May 13, well provided with riding and pack animals, and half-breed _arrieros_, and started on the well-beaten trail that leads toward the south.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading But, above all, because ahead of us lay a vast region little known zoologically, and we hoped to penetrate into at least the mountain fastnesses west of Popayán in our insatiable search for the rare and interesting wild life that haunted that remote wilderness.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I had looked forward very eagerly to my visit to southern Colombia because I knew that the country, towns, and even the people were different from those we had seen heretofore.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading At first there was no appreciable change in the valley, but by degrees the stretches of absolutely level-appearing land increased in size; instead of extensive cultivated areas there were pastures of large size, covered with a luxuriant growth of grass.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading We left Cali at noon, May 13, well provided with riding and pack animals, and half-breed _arrieros_, and started on the well-beaten trail that leads toward the south.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading I had looked forward very eagerly to my visit to southern Colombia because I knew that the country, towns, and even the people were different from those we had seen heretofore.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading POPAYÁN AND THE CERRO MUNCHIQUE After spending a few weeks in and about the Cauca Valley, Richardson and I started southward, while the two other members of the expedition began the homeward journey.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading POPAYÁN AND THE CERRO MUNCHIQUE After spending a few weeks in and about the Cauca Valley, Richardson and I started southward, while the two other members of the expedition began the homeward journey.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading POPAYÁN AND THE CERRO MUNCHIQUE After spending a few weeks in and about the Cauca Valley, Richardson and I started southward, while the two other members of the expedition began the homeward journey.
stretchesnounUS /ˈstretʃəz/
plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance
From this reading At first there was no appreciable change in the valley, but by degrees the stretches of absolutely level-appearing land increased in size; instead of extensive cultivated areas there were pastures of large size, covered with a luxuriant growth of grass.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had looked forward very eagerly to my visit to southern Colombia because I knew that the country, towns, and even the people were different from those we had seen heretofore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading POPAYÁN AND THE CERRO MUNCHIQUE After spending a few weeks in and about the Cauca Valley, Richardson and I started southward, while the two other members of the expedition began the homeward journey.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At first there was no appreciable change in the valley, but by degrees the stretches of absolutely level-appearing land increased in size; instead of extensive cultivated areas there were pastures of large size, covered with a luxuriant growth of grass.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I had looked forward very eagerly to my visit to southern Colombia because I knew that the country, towns, and even the people were different from those we had seen heretofore.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had looked forward very eagerly to my visit to southern Colombia because I knew that the country, towns, and even the people were different from those we had seen heretofore.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading We left Cali at noon, May 13, well provided with riding and pack animals, and half-breed _arrieros_, and started on the well-beaten trail that leads toward the south.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading I had looked forward very eagerly to my visit to southern Colombia because I knew that the country, towns, and even the people were different from those we had seen heretofore.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading We left Cali at noon, May 13, well provided with riding and pack animals, and half-breed _arrieros_, and started on the well-beaten trail that leads toward the south.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading POPAYÁN AND THE CERRO MUNCHIQUE After spending a few weeks in and about the Cauca Valley, Richardson and I started southward, while the two other members of the expedition began the homeward journey.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But, above all, because ahead of us lay a vast region little known zoologically, and we hoped to penetrate into at least the mountain fastnesses west of Popayán in our insatiable search for the rare and interesting wild life that haunted that remote wilderness.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading POPAYÁN AND THE CERRO MUNCHIQUE After spending a few weeks in and about the Cauca Valley, Richardson and I started southward, while the two other members of the expedition began the homeward journey.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading But, above all, because ahead of us lay a vast region little known zoologically, and we hoped to penetrate into at least the mountain fastnesses west of Popayán in our insatiable search for the rare and interesting wild life that haunted that remote wilderness.
precisely as stated
From this reading I had looked forward very eagerly to my visit to southern Colombia because I knew that the country, towns, and even the people were different from those we had seen heretofore.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I had looked forward very eagerly to my visit to southern Colombia because I knew that the country, towns, and even the people were different from those we had seen heretofore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At first there was no appreciable change in the valley, but by degrees the stretches of absolutely level-appearing land increased in size; instead of extensive cultivated areas there were pastures of large size, covered with a luxuriant growth of grass.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I had looked forward very eagerly to my visit to southern Colombia because I knew that the country, towns, and even the people were different from those we had seen heretofore.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading POPAYÁN AND THE CERRO MUNCHIQUE After spending a few weeks in and about the Cauca Valley, Richardson and I started southward, while the two other members of the expedition began the homeward journey.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading We left Cali at noon, May 13, well provided with riding and pack animals, and half-breed _arrieros_, and started on the well-beaten trail that leads toward the south.
well-beaten
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From this reading We left Cali at noon, May 13, well provided with riding and pack animals, and half-breed _arrieros_, and started on the well-beaten trail that leads toward the south.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I had looked forward very eagerly to my visit to southern Colombia because I knew that the country, towns, and even the people were different from those we had seen heretofore.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading But, above all, because ahead of us lay a vast region little known zoologically, and we hoped to penetrate into at least the mountain fastnesses west of Popayán in our insatiable search for the rare and interesting wild life that haunted that remote wilderness.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading POPAYÁN AND THE CERRO MUNCHIQUE After spending a few weeks in and about the Cauca Valley, Richardson and I started southward, while the two other members of the expedition began the homeward journey.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading But, above all, because ahead of us lay a vast region little known zoologically, and we hoped to penetrate into at least the mountain fastnesses west of Popayán in our insatiable search for the rare and interesting wild life that haunted that remote wilderness.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading But, above all, because ahead of us lay a vast region little known zoologically, and we hoped to penetrate into at least the mountain fastnesses west of Popayán in our insatiable search for the rare and interesting wild life that haunted that remote wilderness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We left Cali at noon, May 13, well provided with riding and pack animals, and half-breed _arrieros_, and started on the well-beaten trail that leads toward the south.
zoologically
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But, above all, because ahead of us lay a vast region little known zoologically, and we hoped to penetrate into at least the mountain fastnesses west of Popayán in our insatiable search for the rare and interesting wild life that haunted that remote wilderness.
