used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HUNTING EXCURSIONS ALONG THE UPPER PARAGUAY Corumbá is a very hot, dusty town built on a high, rocky elevation on the west bank of the Paraguay.
(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 The settlement bears the unenviable reputation of being the rendezvous for fugitives from justice from many climates, but we saw nothing of the lawlessness and disorder said to prevail, and the treatment we received was all that could be desired.
ALONGprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading HUNTING EXCURSIONS ALONG THE UPPER PARAGUAY Corumbá is a very hot, dusty town built on a high, rocky elevation on the west bank of the Paraguay.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The settlement bears the unenviable reputation of being the rendezvous for fugitives from justice from many climates, but we saw nothing of the lawlessness and disorder said to prevail, and the treatment we received was all that could be desired.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The heat at midday was great, but frequently a breeze came up at night.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading HUNTING EXCURSIONS ALONG THE UPPER PARAGUAY Corumbá is a very hot, dusty town built on a high, rocky elevation on the west bank of the Paraguay.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The settlement bears the unenviable reputation of being the rendezvous for fugitives from justice from many climates, but we saw nothing of the lawlessness and disorder said to prevail, and the treatment we received was all that could be desired.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading The settlement bears the unenviable reputation of being the rendezvous for fugitives from justice from many climates, but we saw nothing of the lawlessness and disorder said to prevail, and the treatment we received was all that could be desired.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The settlement bears the unenviable reputation of being the rendezvous for fugitives from justice from many climates, but we saw nothing of the lawlessness and disorder said to prevail, and the treatment we received was all that could be desired.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Rows of low, spreading mimosa-trees lined some of the streets and cast a welcome shade; their branches were covered with clumps of gorgeous scarlet flowers.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The heat at midday was great, but frequently a breeze came up at night.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading HUNTING EXCURSIONS ALONG THE UPPER PARAGUAY Corumbá is a very hot, dusty town built on a high, rocky elevation on the west bank of the Paraguay.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The settlement bears the unenviable reputation of being the rendezvous for fugitives from justice from many climates, but we saw nothing of the lawlessness and disorder said to prevail, and the treatment we received was all that could be desired.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The heat at midday was great, but frequently a breeze came up at night.
put or send forth
From this reading Rows of low, spreading mimosa-trees lined some of the streets and cast a welcome shade; their branches were covered with clumps of gorgeous scarlet flowers.
climatesnounUS /ˈklaɪməts/
plural of “climate” — the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading The settlement bears the unenviable reputation of being the rendezvous for fugitives from justice from many climates, but we saw nothing of the lawlessness and disorder said to prevail, and the treatment we received was all that could be desired.
clumpsnounUS /klʌmps/
plural of “clump” — a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading Rows of low, spreading mimosa-trees lined some of the streets and cast a welcome shade; their branches were covered with clumps of gorgeous scarlet flowers.
connectverbUS /kəˈnekt/
connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading A railroad in course of construction will soon connect Corumbá with Rio de Janeiro.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading A railroad in course of construction will soon connect Corumbá with Rio de Janeiro.
Corumbá
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From this reading HUNTING EXCURSIONS ALONG THE UPPER PARAGUAY Corumbá is a very hot, dusty town built on a high, rocky elevation on the west bank of the Paraguay.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The settlement bears the unenviable reputation of being the rendezvous for fugitives from justice from many climates, but we saw nothing of the lawlessness and disorder said to prevail, and the treatment we received was all that could be desired.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading A railroad in course of construction will soon connect Corumbá with Rio de Janeiro.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Rows of low, spreading mimosa-trees lined some of the streets and cast a welcome shade; their branches were covered with clumps of gorgeous scarlet flowers.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading A railroad in course of construction will soon connect Corumbá with Rio de Janeiro.
wanted intensely
From this reading The settlement bears the unenviable reputation of being the rendezvous for fugitives from justice from many climates, but we saw nothing of the lawlessness and disorder said to prevail, and the treatment we received was all that could be desired.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading The settlement bears the unenviable reputation of being the rendezvous for fugitives from justice from many climates, but we saw nothing of the lawlessness and disorder said to prevail, and the treatment we received was all that could be desired.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading HUNTING EXCURSIONS ALONG THE UPPER PARAGUAY Corumbá is a very hot, dusty town built on a high, rocky elevation on the west bank of the Paraguay.
elevationnounUS /ˌeləˈveɪʃən/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading HUNTING EXCURSIONS ALONG THE UPPER PARAGUAY Corumbá is a very hot, dusty town built on a high, rocky elevation on the west bank of the Paraguay.
EXCURSIONSnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading HUNTING EXCURSIONS ALONG THE UPPER PARAGUAY Corumbá is a very hot, dusty town built on a high, rocky elevation on the west bank of the Paraguay.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Rows of low, spreading mimosa-trees lined some of the streets and cast a welcome shade; their branches were covered with clumps of gorgeous scarlet flowers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The settlement bears the unenviable reputation of being the rendezvous for fugitives from justice from many climates, but we saw nothing of the lawlessness and disorder said to prevail, and the treatment we received was all that could be desired.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The heat at midday was great, but frequently a breeze came up at night.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The settlement bears the unenviable reputation of being the rendezvous for fugitives from justice from many climates, but we saw nothing of the lawlessness and disorder said to prevail, and the treatment we received was all that could be desired.
fugitivesnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading The settlement bears the unenviable reputation of being the rendezvous for fugitives from justice from many climates, but we saw nothing of the lawlessness and disorder said to prevail, and the treatment we received was all that could be desired.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading Rows of low, spreading mimosa-trees lined some of the streets and cast a welcome shade; their branches were covered with clumps of gorgeous scarlet flowers.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The heat at midday was great, but frequently a breeze came up at night.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The heat at midday was great, but frequently a breeze came up at night.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading HUNTING EXCURSIONS ALONG THE UPPER PARAGUAY Corumbá is a very hot, dusty town built on a high, rocky elevation on the west bank of the Paraguay.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading HUNTING EXCURSIONS ALONG THE UPPER PARAGUAY Corumbá is a very hot, dusty town built on a high, rocky elevation on the west bank of the Paraguay.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading HUNTING EXCURSIONS ALONG THE UPPER PARAGUAY Corumbá is a very hot, dusty town built on a high, rocky elevation on the west bank of the Paraguay.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A railroad in course of construction will soon connect Corumbá with Rio de Janeiro.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HUNTING EXCURSIONS ALONG THE UPPER PARAGUAY Corumbá is a very hot, dusty town built on a high, rocky elevation on the west bank of the Paraguay.
Janeiro
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From this reading A railroad in course of construction will soon connect Corumbá with Rio de Janeiro.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading The settlement bears the unenviable reputation of being the rendezvous for fugitives from justice from many climates, but we saw nothing of the lawlessness and disorder said to prevail, and the treatment we received was all that could be desired.
lawlessnessnounUS /ˈlɔːləsnəs/
a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government)
From this reading The settlement bears the unenviable reputation of being the rendezvous for fugitives from justice from many climates, but we saw nothing of the lawlessness and disorder said to prevail, and the treatment we received was all that could be desired.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading Rows of low, spreading mimosa-trees lined some of the streets and cast a welcome shade; their branches were covered with clumps of gorgeous scarlet flowers.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Rows of low, spreading mimosa-trees lined some of the streets and cast a welcome shade; their branches were covered with clumps of gorgeous scarlet flowers.
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 settlement bears the unenviable reputation of being the rendezvous for fugitives from justice from many climates, but we saw nothing of the lawlessness and disorder said to prevail, and the treatment we received was all that could be desired.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading The heat at midday was great, but frequently a breeze came up at night.
mimosa-trees
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From this reading Rows of low, spreading mimosa-trees lined some of the streets and cast a welcome shade; their branches were covered with clumps of gorgeous scarlet flowers.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The heat at midday was great, but frequently a breeze came up at night.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The settlement bears the unenviable reputation of being the rendezvous for fugitives from justice from many climates, but we saw nothing of the lawlessness and disorder said to prevail, and the treatment we received was all that could be desired.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HUNTING EXCURSIONS ALONG THE UPPER PARAGUAY Corumbá is a very hot, dusty town built on a high, rocky elevation on the west bank of the Paraguay.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HUNTING EXCURSIONS ALONG THE UPPER PARAGUAY Corumbá is a very hot, dusty town built on a high, rocky elevation on the west bank of the Paraguay.
PARAGUAYnounUS /ˈperəɡweɪ/
a landlocked republic in south central South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1811
From this reading HUNTING EXCURSIONS ALONG THE UPPER PARAGUAY Corumbá is a very hot, dusty town built on a high, rocky elevation on the west bank of the Paraguay.
prevailverbUS /prɪˈveɪl/
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading The settlement bears the unenviable reputation of being the rendezvous for fugitives from justice from many climates, but we saw nothing of the lawlessness and disorder said to prevail, and the treatment we received was all that could be desired.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading A railroad in course of construction will soon connect Corumbá with Rio de Janeiro.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The settlement bears the unenviable reputation of being the rendezvous for fugitives from justice from many climates, but we saw nothing of the lawlessness and disorder said to prevail, and the treatment we received was all that could be desired.
rendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
From this reading The settlement bears the unenviable reputation of being the rendezvous for fugitives from justice from many climates, but we saw nothing of the lawlessness and disorder said to prevail, and the treatment we received was all that could be desired.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading The settlement bears the unenviable reputation of being the rendezvous for fugitives from justice from many climates, but we saw nothing of the lawlessness and disorder said to prevail, and the treatment we received was all that could be desired.
RionounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading A railroad in course of construction will soon connect Corumbá with Rio de Janeiro.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading HUNTING EXCURSIONS ALONG THE UPPER PARAGUAY Corumbá is a very hot, dusty town built on a high, rocky elevation on the west bank of the Paraguay.
RowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Rows of low, spreading mimosa-trees lined some of the streets and cast a welcome shade; their branches were covered with clumps of gorgeous scarlet flowers.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The settlement bears the unenviable reputation of being the rendezvous for fugitives from justice from many climates, but we saw nothing of the lawlessness and disorder said to prevail, and the treatment we received was all that could be desired.
cut with a saw
From this reading The settlement bears the unenviable reputation of being the rendezvous for fugitives from justice from many climates, but we saw nothing of the lawlessness and disorder said to prevail, and the treatment we received was all that could be desired.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading Rows of low, spreading mimosa-trees lined some of the streets and cast a welcome shade; their branches were covered with clumps of gorgeous scarlet flowers.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading The settlement bears the unenviable reputation of being the rendezvous for fugitives from justice from many climates, but we saw nothing of the lawlessness and disorder said to prevail, and the treatment we received was all that could be desired.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Rows of low, spreading mimosa-trees lined some of the streets and cast a welcome shade; their branches were covered with clumps of gorgeous scarlet flowers.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Rows of low, spreading mimosa-trees lined some of the streets and cast a welcome shade; their branches were covered with clumps of gorgeous scarlet flowers.
in the near future
From this reading A railroad in course of construction will soon connect Corumbá with Rio de Janeiro.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading Rows of low, spreading mimosa-trees lined some of the streets and cast a welcome shade; their branches were covered with clumps of gorgeous scarlet flowers.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Rows of low, spreading mimosa-trees lined some of the streets and cast a welcome shade; their branches were covered with clumps of gorgeous scarlet flowers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The settlement bears the unenviable reputation of being the rendezvous for fugitives from justice from many climates, but we saw nothing of the lawlessness and disorder said to prevail, and the treatment we received was all that could be desired.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HUNTING EXCURSIONS ALONG THE UPPER PARAGUAY Corumbá is a very hot, dusty town built on a high, rocky elevation on the west bank of the Paraguay.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Rows of low, spreading mimosa-trees lined some of the streets and cast a welcome shade; their branches were covered with clumps of gorgeous scarlet flowers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The settlement bears the unenviable reputation of being the rendezvous for fugitives from justice from many climates, but we saw nothing of the lawlessness and disorder said to prevail, and the treatment we received was all that could be desired.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading HUNTING EXCURSIONS ALONG THE UPPER PARAGUAY Corumbá is a very hot, dusty town built on a high, rocky elevation on the west bank of the Paraguay.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading The settlement bears the unenviable reputation of being the rendezvous for fugitives from justice from many climates, but we saw nothing of the lawlessness and disorder said to prevail, and the treatment we received was all that could be desired.
unenviableadjectiveUS /əˈnenviːəbəl/
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
From this reading The settlement bears the unenviable reputation of being the rendezvous for fugitives from justice from many climates, but we saw nothing of the lawlessness and disorder said to prevail, and the treatment we received was all that could be desired.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The heat at midday was great, but frequently a breeze came up at night.
the topmost one of two
From this reading HUNTING EXCURSIONS ALONG THE UPPER PARAGUAY Corumbá is a very hot, dusty town built on a high, rocky elevation on the west bank of the Paraguay.
precisely as stated
From this reading HUNTING EXCURSIONS ALONG THE UPPER PARAGUAY Corumbá is a very hot, dusty town built on a high, rocky elevation on the west bank of the Paraguay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The settlement bears the unenviable reputation of being the rendezvous for fugitives from justice from many climates, but we saw nothing of the lawlessness and disorder said to prevail, and the treatment we received was all that could be desired.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The settlement bears the unenviable reputation of being the rendezvous for fugitives from justice from many climates, but we saw nothing of the lawlessness and disorder said to prevail, and the treatment we received was all that could be desired.
accept gladly
From this reading Rows of low, spreading mimosa-trees lined some of the streets and cast a welcome shade; their branches were covered with clumps of gorgeous scarlet flowers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Rows of low, spreading mimosa-trees lined some of the streets and cast a welcome shade; their branches were covered with clumps of gorgeous scarlet flowers.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading HUNTING EXCURSIONS ALONG THE UPPER PARAGUAY Corumbá is a very hot, dusty town built on a high, rocky elevation on the west bank of the Paraguay.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A railroad in course of construction will soon connect Corumbá with Rio de Janeiro.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rows of low, spreading mimosa-trees lined some of the streets and cast a welcome shade; their branches were covered with clumps of gorgeous scarlet flowers.
