used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A narrow-gauge railroad connects Cochabamba with Arani, almost due east; Tarata is about half-way between the two.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A narrow-gauge railroad connects Cochabamba with Arani, almost due east; Tarata is about half-way between the two.
in addition
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is an easy matter to rent mules and _arrieros_ in Cochabamba, either by the trip or month, and the latter way is the more satisfactory if one does not expect to spend too much time en route.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading We had been told, however, that it was better to secure the animals at Tarata, a small town southeast of Cochabamba, so we decided to make that the expedition’s starting-point.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
Arani
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From this reading A narrow-gauge railroad connects Cochabamba with Arani, almost due east; Tarata is about half-way between the two.
arrieros
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From this reading It is an easy matter to rent mules and _arrieros_ in Cochabamba, either by the trip or month, and the latter way is the more satisfactory if one does not expect to spend too much time en route.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading THE CACTUS FORESTS OF CENTRAL BOLIVIA--COCHABAMBA TO SAMAIPATA The journey from Cochabamba to Sucre presents difficulties, no matter which of the two available routes is selected.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We had been told, however, that it was better to secure the animals at Tarata, a small town southeast of Cochabamba, so we decided to make that the expedition’s starting-point.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading We had been told, however, that it was better to secure the animals at Tarata, a small town southeast of Cochabamba, so we decided to make that the expedition’s starting-point.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A narrow-gauge railroad connects Cochabamba with Arani, almost due east; Tarata is about half-way between the two.
BOLIVIAnounUS /bəˈlɪviə/
a landlocked republic in central South America; Simon Bolivar founded Bolivia in 1825 after winning independence from Spain
From this reading THE CACTUS FORESTS OF CENTRAL BOLIVIA--COCHABAMBA TO SAMAIPATA The journey from Cochabamba to Sucre presents difficulties, no matter which of the two available routes is selected.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
CACTUSnounUS /ˈkæktəs/
any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines
From this reading THE CACTUS FORESTS OF CENTRAL BOLIVIA--COCHABAMBA TO SAMAIPATA The journey from Cochabamba to Sucre presents difficulties, no matter which of the two available routes is selected.
Cala
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From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
cartnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
CENTRALadjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading THE CACTUS FORESTS OF CENTRAL BOLIVIA--COCHABAMBA TO SAMAIPATA The journey from Cochabamba to Sucre presents difficulties, no matter which of the two available routes is selected.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
COCHABAMBA
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From this reading THE CACTUS FORESTS OF CENTRAL BOLIVIA--COCHABAMBA TO SAMAIPATA The journey from Cochabamba to Sucre presents difficulties, no matter which of the two available routes is selected.
connectsverbUS /kəˈnekts/
third-person singular of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading A narrow-gauge railroad connects Cochabamba with Arani, almost due east; Tarata is about half-way between the two.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
Cruz
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From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
recognizable; marked
From this reading We had been told, however, that it was better to secure the animals at Tarata, a small town southeast of Cochabamba, so we decided to make that the expedition’s starting-point.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading THE CACTUS FORESTS OF CENTRAL BOLIVIA--COCHABAMBA TO SAMAIPATA The journey from Cochabamba to Sucre presents difficulties, no matter which of the two available routes is selected.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is an easy matter to rent mules and _arrieros_ in Cochabamba, either by the trip or month, and the latter way is the more satisfactory if one does not expect to spend too much time en route.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading A narrow-gauge railroad connects Cochabamba with Arani, almost due east; Tarata is about half-way between the two.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading A narrow-gauge railroad connects Cochabamba with Arani, almost due east; Tarata is about half-way between the two.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It is an easy matter to rent mules and _arrieros_ in Cochabamba, either by the trip or month, and the latter way is the more satisfactory if one does not expect to spend too much time en route.
one or the other of two
From this reading It is an easy matter to rent mules and _arrieros_ in Cochabamba, either by the trip or month, and the latter way is the more satisfactory if one does not expect to spend too much time en route.
half the width of an em
From this reading It is an easy matter to rent mules and _arrieros_ in Cochabamba, either by the trip or month, and the latter way is the more satisfactory if one does not expect to spend too much time en route.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading It is an easy matter to rent mules and _arrieros_ in Cochabamba, either by the trip or month, and the latter way is the more satisfactory if one does not expect to spend too much time en route.
expedition's
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From this reading We had been told, however, that it was better to secure the animals at Tarata, a small town southeast of Cochabamba, so we decided to make that the expedition’s starting-point.
faunanounUS /ˈfɔːnə/
all the animal life in a particular region or period
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
FORESTSnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE CACTUS FORESTS OF CENTRAL BOLIVIA--COCHABAMBA TO SAMAIPATA The journey from Cochabamba to Sucre presents difficulties, no matter which of the two available routes is selected.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE CACTUS FORESTS OF CENTRAL BOLIVIA--COCHABAMBA TO SAMAIPATA The journey from Cochabamba to Sucre presents difficulties, no matter which of the two available routes is selected.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had been told, however, that it was better to secure the animals at Tarata, a small town southeast of Cochabamba, so we decided to make that the expedition’s starting-point.
half-way
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From this reading A narrow-gauge railroad connects Cochabamba with Arani, almost due east; Tarata is about half-way between the two.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading We had been told, however, that it was better to secure the animals at Tarata, a small town southeast of Cochabamba, so we decided to make that the expedition’s starting-point.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is an easy matter to rent mules and _arrieros_ in Cochabamba, either by the trip or month, and the latter way is the more satisfactory if one does not expect to spend too much time en route.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CACTUS FORESTS OF CENTRAL BOLIVIA--COCHABAMBA TO SAMAIPATA The journey from Cochabamba to Sucre presents difficulties, no matter which of the two available routes is selected.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading THE CACTUS FORESTS OF CENTRAL BOLIVIA--COCHABAMBA TO SAMAIPATA The journey from Cochabamba to Sucre presents difficulties, no matter which of the two available routes is selected.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading It is an easy matter to rent mules and _arrieros_ in Cochabamba, either by the trip or month, and the latter way is the more satisfactory if one does not expect to spend too much time en route.
engage in
From this reading We had been told, however, that it was better to secure the animals at Tarata, a small town southeast of Cochabamba, so we decided to make that the expedition’s starting-point.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE CACTUS FORESTS OF CENTRAL BOLIVIA--COCHABAMBA TO SAMAIPATA The journey from Cochabamba to Sucre presents difficulties, no matter which of the two available routes is selected.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It is an easy matter to rent mules and _arrieros_ in Cochabamba, either by the trip or month, and the latter way is the more satisfactory if one does not expect to spend too much time en route.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is an easy matter to rent mules and _arrieros_ in Cochabamba, either by the trip or month, and the latter way is the more satisfactory if one does not expect to spend too much time en route.
motor-car
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From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is an easy matter to rent mules and _arrieros_ in Cochabamba, either by the trip or month, and the latter way is the more satisfactory if one does not expect to spend too much time en route.
mulesnounUS /mjuːlz/
plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading It is an easy matter to rent mules and _arrieros_ in Cochabamba, either by the trip or month, and the latter way is the more satisfactory if one does not expect to spend too much time en route.
narrow-gauge
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From this reading A narrow-gauge railroad connects Cochabamba with Arani, almost due east; Tarata is about half-way between the two.
not any; not one
From this reading THE CACTUS FORESTS OF CENTRAL BOLIVIA--COCHABAMBA TO SAMAIPATA The journey from Cochabamba to Sucre presents difficulties, no matter which of the two available routes is selected.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is an easy matter to rent mules and _arrieros_ in Cochabamba, either by the trip or month, and the latter way is the more satisfactory if one does not expect to spend too much time en route.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CACTUS FORESTS OF CENTRAL BOLIVIA--COCHABAMBA TO SAMAIPATA The journey from Cochabamba to Sucre presents difficulties, no matter which of the two available routes is selected.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is an easy matter to rent mules and _arrieros_ in Cochabamba, either by the trip or month, and the latter way is the more satisfactory if one does not expect to spend too much time en route.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
pack-train
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From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
Potosi
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From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading THE CACTUS FORESTS OF CENTRAL BOLIVIA--COCHABAMBA TO SAMAIPATA The journey from Cochabamba to Sucre presents difficulties, no matter which of the two available routes is selected.
continue talking
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
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 It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading It is an easy matter to rent mules and _arrieros_ in Cochabamba, either by the trip or month, and the latter way is the more satisfactory if one does not expect to spend too much time en route.
roundaboutadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəbaʊt/
marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading It is an easy matter to rent mules and _arrieros_ in Cochabamba, either by the trip or month, and the latter way is the more satisfactory if one does not expect to spend too much time en route.
routesnounUS /ruːts/
plural of “route” — an established line of travel or access
From this reading THE CACTUS FORESTS OF CENTRAL BOLIVIA--COCHABAMBA TO SAMAIPATA The journey from Cochabamba to Sucre presents difficulties, no matter which of the two available routes is selected.
SAMAIPATA
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From this reading THE CACTUS FORESTS OF CENTRAL BOLIVIA--COCHABAMBA TO SAMAIPATA The journey from Cochabamba to Sucre presents difficulties, no matter which of the two available routes is selected.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading It is an easy matter to rent mules and _arrieros_ in Cochabamba, either by the trip or month, and the latter way is the more satisfactory if one does not expect to spend too much time en route.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
get by special effort
From this reading We had been told, however, that it was better to secure the animals at Tarata, a small town southeast of Cochabamba, so we decided to make that the expedition’s starting-point.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading THE CACTUS FORESTS OF CENTRAL BOLIVIA--COCHABAMBA TO SAMAIPATA The journey from Cochabamba to Sucre presents difficulties, no matter which of the two available routes is selected.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We had been told, however, that it was better to secure the animals at Tarata, a small town southeast of Cochabamba, so we decided to make that the expedition’s starting-point.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We had been told, however, that it was better to secure the animals at Tarata, a small town southeast of Cochabamba, so we decided to make that the expedition’s starting-point.
southeastnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees
From this reading We had been told, however, that it was better to secure the animals at Tarata, a small town southeast of Cochabamba, so we decided to make that the expedition’s starting-point.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading It is an easy matter to rent mules and _arrieros_ in Cochabamba, either by the trip or month, and the latter way is the more satisfactory if one does not expect to spend too much time en route.
starting-point
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From this reading We had been told, however, that it was better to secure the animals at Tarata, a small town southeast of Cochabamba, so we decided to make that the expedition’s starting-point.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
SucrenounUS /ˈsuːkər/
the basic unit of money in Ecuador; equal to 100 centavos
From this reading THE CACTUS FORESTS OF CENTRAL BOLIVIA--COCHABAMBA TO SAMAIPATA The journey from Cochabamba to Sucre presents difficulties, no matter which of the two available routes is selected.
carry out
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
Tarata
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From this reading We had been told, however, that it was better to secure the animals at Tarata, a small town southeast of Cochabamba, so we decided to make that the expedition’s starting-point.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We had been told, however, that it was better to secure the animals at Tarata, a small town southeast of Cochabamba, so we decided to make that the expedition’s starting-point.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CACTUS FORESTS OF CENTRAL BOLIVIA--COCHABAMBA TO SAMAIPATA The journey from Cochabamba to Sucre presents difficulties, no matter which of the two available routes is selected.
thenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CACTUS FORESTS OF CENTRAL BOLIVIA--COCHABAMBA TO SAMAIPATA The journey from Cochabamba to Sucre presents difficulties, no matter which of the two available routes is selected.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading We had been told, however, that it was better to secure the animals at Tarata, a small town southeast of Cochabamba, so we decided to make that the expedition’s starting-point.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It is an easy matter to rent mules and _arrieros_ in Cochabamba, either by the trip or month, and the latter way is the more satisfactory if one does not expect to spend too much time en route.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading We had been told, however, that it was better to secure the animals at Tarata, a small town southeast of Cochabamba, so we decided to make that the expedition’s starting-point.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
create by training and teaching
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading It is an easy matter to rent mules and _arrieros_ in Cochabamba, either by the trip or month, and the latter way is the more satisfactory if one does not expect to spend too much time en route.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE CACTUS FORESTS OF CENTRAL BOLIVIA--COCHABAMBA TO SAMAIPATA The journey from Cochabamba to Sucre presents difficulties, no matter which of the two available routes is selected.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We had been told, however, that it was better to secure the animals at Tarata, a small town southeast of Cochabamba, so we decided to make that the expedition’s starting-point.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE CACTUS FORESTS OF CENTRAL BOLIVIA--COCHABAMBA TO SAMAIPATA The journey from Cochabamba to Sucre presents difficulties, no matter which of the two available routes is selected.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A narrow-gauge railroad connects Cochabamba with Arani, almost due east; Tarata is about half-way between the two.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It is possible to take a pack-train to the beginning of the railroad at Cala Cala and proceed by train to Potosi, thence by cart or pack-train (or by motor-car in the dry season) to Sucre; but we preferred to go the whole way by pack-train, following the roundabout Santa Cruz trail, as this would enable us to see the country and also to stop at any time we chose to investigate the fauna of a promising region.
