Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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From this reading ABBÉ BALTHAZAR.

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From this reading The splendid prospect before me, the glittering peaks of the Cordillera, the gleaming waters of the far Pacific, the gardens and fountains of San Cristobal, the charm of Angela's presence, and the abbé's conversation made me oblivious to the past and careless of the future.

causing a dull and steady pain

From this reading Though my wounds had not ceased their smarting nor my bones their aching my happiness was complete.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading The contrast between my by-gone miseries and present surroundings added zest to my enjoyment.

(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 hardships and perils I had lately undergone, my weary wanderings in the wilderness, the dull monotony of the Happy Valley, the passage of the Andes, my terrible ride on the _nandu_, all were forgotten.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The splendid prospect before me, the glittering peaks of the Cordillera, the gleaming waters of the far Pacific, the gardens and fountains of San Cristobal, the charm of Angela's presence, and the abbé's conversation made me oblivious to the past and careless of the future.

a mountain range in South America running 5000 miles along the Pacific coast

From this reading The hardships and perils I had lately undergone, my weary wanderings in the wilderness, the dull monotony of the Happy Valley, the passage of the Andes, my terrible ride on the _nandu_, all were forgotten.

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From this reading The splendid prospect before me, the glittering peaks of the Cordillera, the gleaming waters of the far Pacific, the gardens and fountains of San Cristobal, the charm of Angela's presence, and the abbé's conversation made me oblivious to the past and careless of the future.

(New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus

From this reading ABBÉ BALTHAZAR.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The splendid prospect before me, the glittering peaks of the Cordillera, the gleaming waters of the far Pacific, the gardens and fountains of San Cristobal, the charm of Angela's presence, and the abbé's conversation made me oblivious to the past and careless of the future.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The contrast between my by-gone miseries and present surroundings added zest to my enjoyment.

(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance

From this reading Though my wounds had not ceased their smarting nor my bones their aching my happiness was complete.

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From this reading The contrast between my by-gone miseries and present surroundings added zest to my enjoyment.

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading The splendid prospect before me, the glittering peaks of the Cordillera, the gleaming waters of the far Pacific, the gardens and fountains of San Cristobal, the charm of Angela's presence, and the abbé's conversation made me oblivious to the past and careless of the future.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Though my wounds had not ceased their smarting nor my bones their aching my happiness was complete.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading The splendid prospect before me, the glittering peaks of the Cordillera, the gleaming waters of the far Pacific, the gardens and fountains of San Cristobal, the charm of Angela's presence, and the abbé's conversation made me oblivious to the past and careless of the future.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Though my wounds had not ceased their smarting nor my bones their aching my happiness was complete.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading The contrast between my by-gone miseries and present surroundings added zest to my enjoyment.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading The splendid prospect before me, the glittering peaks of the Cordillera, the gleaming waters of the far Pacific, the gardens and fountains of San Cristobal, the charm of Angela's presence, and the abbé's conversation made me oblivious to the past and careless of the future.

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From this reading The splendid prospect before me, the glittering peaks of the Cordillera, the gleaming waters of the far Pacific, the gardens and fountains of San Cristobal, the charm of Angela's presence, and the abbé's conversation made me oblivious to the past and careless of the future.

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From this reading The splendid prospect before me, the glittering peaks of the Cordillera, the gleaming waters of the far Pacific, the gardens and fountains of San Cristobal, the charm of Angela's presence, and the abbé's conversation made me oblivious to the past and careless of the future.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading The hardships and perils I had lately undergone, my weary wanderings in the wilderness, the dull monotony of the Happy Valley, the passage of the Andes, my terrible ride on the _nandu_, all were forgotten.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading The contrast between my by-gone miseries and present surroundings added zest to my enjoyment.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The splendid prospect before me, the glittering peaks of the Cordillera, the gleaming waters of the far Pacific, the gardens and fountains of San Cristobal, the charm of Angela's presence, and the abbé's conversation made me oblivious to the past and careless of the future.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading The hardships and perils I had lately undergone, my weary wanderings in the wilderness, the dull monotony of the Happy Valley, the passage of the Andes, my terrible ride on the _nandu_, all were forgotten.

plural of “fountain” — a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading The splendid prospect before me, the glittering peaks of the Cordillera, the gleaming waters of the far Pacific, the gardens and fountains of San Cristobal, the charm of Angela's presence, and the abbé's conversation made me oblivious to the past and careless of the future.

yet to be or coming

From this reading The splendid prospect before me, the glittering peaks of the Cordillera, the gleaming waters of the far Pacific, the gardens and fountains of San Cristobal, the charm of Angela's presence, and the abbé's conversation made me oblivious to the past and careless of the future.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The splendid prospect before me, the glittering peaks of the Cordillera, the gleaming waters of the far Pacific, the gardens and fountains of San Cristobal, the charm of Angela's presence, and the abbé's conversation made me oblivious to the past and careless of the future.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading The splendid prospect before me, the glittering peaks of the Cordillera, the gleaming waters of the far Pacific, the gardens and fountains of San Cristobal, the charm of Angela's presence, and the abbé's conversation made me oblivious to the past and careless of the future.

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading The splendid prospect before me, the glittering peaks of the Cordillera, the gleaming waters of the far Pacific, the gardens and fountains of San Cristobal, the charm of Angela's presence, and the abbé's conversation made me oblivious to the past and careless of the future.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Though my wounds had not ceased their smarting nor my bones their aching my happiness was complete.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Though my wounds had not ceased their smarting nor my bones their aching my happiness was complete.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading The hardships and perils I had lately undergone, my weary wanderings in the wilderness, the dull monotony of the Happy Valley, the passage of the Andes, my terrible ride on the _nandu_, all were forgotten.

plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction

From this reading The hardships and perils I had lately undergone, my weary wanderings in the wilderness, the dull monotony of the Happy Valley, the passage of the Andes, my terrible ride on the _nandu_, all were forgotten.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The hardships and perils I had lately undergone, my weary wanderings in the wilderness, the dull monotony of the Happy Valley, the passage of the Andes, my terrible ride on the _nandu_, all were forgotten.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The hardships and perils I had lately undergone, my weary wanderings in the wilderness, the dull monotony of the Happy Valley, the passage of the Andes, my terrible ride on the _nandu_, all were forgotten.

in the recent past

From this reading The hardships and perils I had lately undergone, my weary wanderings in the wilderness, the dull monotony of the Happy Valley, the passage of the Andes, my terrible ride on the _nandu_, all were forgotten.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The splendid prospect before me, the glittering peaks of the Cordillera, the gleaming waters of the far Pacific, the gardens and fountains of San Cristobal, the charm of Angela's presence, and the abbé's conversation made me oblivious to the past and careless of the future.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The splendid prospect before me, the glittering peaks of the Cordillera, the gleaming waters of the far Pacific, the gardens and fountains of San Cristobal, the charm of Angela's presence, and the abbé's conversation made me oblivious to the past and careless of the future.

plural of “misery” — a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading The contrast between my by-gone miseries and present surroundings added zest to my enjoyment.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading The hardships and perils I had lately undergone, my weary wanderings in the wilderness, the dull monotony of the Happy Valley, the passage of the Andes, my terrible ride on the _nandu_, all were forgotten.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Though my wounds had not ceased their smarting nor my bones their aching my happiness was complete.

smaller of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Peru to Strait of Magellan

From this reading The hardships and perils I had lately undergone, my weary wanderings in the wilderness, the dull monotony of the Happy Valley, the passage of the Andes, my terrible ride on the _nandu_, all were forgotten.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Though my wounds had not ceased their smarting nor my bones their aching my happiness was complete.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Though my wounds had not ceased their smarting nor my bones their aching my happiness was complete.

(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of

From this reading The splendid prospect before me, the glittering peaks of the Cordillera, the gleaming waters of the far Pacific, the gardens and fountains of San Cristobal, the charm of Angela's presence, and the abbé's conversation made me oblivious to the past and careless of the future.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The splendid prospect before me, the glittering peaks of the Cordillera, the gleaming waters of the far Pacific, the gardens and fountains of San Cristobal, the charm of Angela's presence, and the abbé's conversation made me oblivious to the past and careless of the future.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The hardships and perils I had lately undergone, my weary wanderings in the wilderness, the dull monotony of the Happy Valley, the passage of the Andes, my terrible ride on the _nandu_, all were forgotten.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading The splendid prospect before me, the glittering peaks of the Cordillera, the gleaming waters of the far Pacific, the gardens and fountains of San Cristobal, the charm of Angela's presence, and the abbé's conversation made me oblivious to the past and careless of the future.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading The hardships and perils I had lately undergone, my weary wanderings in the wilderness, the dull monotony of the Happy Valley, the passage of the Andes, my terrible ride on the _nandu_, all were forgotten.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The splendid prospect before me, the glittering peaks of the Cordillera, the gleaming waters of the far Pacific, the gardens and fountains of San Cristobal, the charm of Angela's presence, and the abbé's conversation made me oblivious to the past and careless of the future.

plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading The splendid prospect before me, the glittering peaks of the Cordillera, the gleaming waters of the far Pacific, the gardens and fountains of San Cristobal, the charm of Angela's presence, and the abbé's conversation made me oblivious to the past and careless of the future.

plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading The hardships and perils I had lately undergone, my weary wanderings in the wilderness, the dull monotony of the Happy Valley, the passage of the Andes, my terrible ride on the _nandu_, all were forgotten.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading The splendid prospect before me, the glittering peaks of the Cordillera, the gleaming waters of the far Pacific, the gardens and fountains of San Cristobal, the charm of Angela's presence, and the abbé's conversation made me oblivious to the past and careless of the future.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The contrast between my by-gone miseries and present surroundings added zest to my enjoyment.

the possibility of future success

From this reading The splendid prospect before me, the glittering peaks of the Cordillera, the gleaming waters of the far Pacific, the gardens and fountains of San Cristobal, the charm of Angela's presence, and the abbé's conversation made me oblivious to the past and careless of the future.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading The hardships and perils I had lately undergone, my weary wanderings in the wilderness, the dull monotony of the Happy Valley, the passage of the Andes, my terrible ride on the _nandu_, all were forgotten.

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From this reading The splendid prospect before me, the glittering peaks of the Cordillera, the gleaming waters of the far Pacific, the gardens and fountains of San Cristobal, the charm of Angela's presence, and the abbé's conversation made me oblivious to the past and careless of the future.

a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore

From this reading Though my wounds had not ceased their smarting nor my bones their aching my happiness was complete.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading The splendid prospect before me, the glittering peaks of the Cordillera, the gleaming waters of the far Pacific, the gardens and fountains of San Cristobal, the charm of Angela's presence, and the abbé's conversation made me oblivious to the past and careless of the future.

the environmental condition

From this reading The contrast between my by-gone miseries and present surroundings added zest to my enjoyment.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading The hardships and perils I had lately undergone, my weary wanderings in the wilderness, the dull monotony of the Happy Valley, the passage of the Andes, my terrible ride on the _nandu_, all were forgotten.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The splendid prospect before me, the glittering peaks of the Cordillera, the gleaming waters of the far Pacific, the gardens and fountains of San Cristobal, the charm of Angela's presence, and the abbé's conversation made me oblivious to the past and careless of the future.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Though my wounds had not ceased their smarting nor my bones their aching my happiness was complete.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though my wounds had not ceased their smarting nor my bones their aching my happiness was complete.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The splendid prospect before me, the glittering peaks of the Cordillera, the gleaming waters of the far Pacific, the gardens and fountains of San Cristobal, the charm of Angela's presence, and the abbé's conversation made me oblivious to the past and careless of the future.

inflected form of “undergo” — pass through

From this reading The hardships and perils I had lately undergone, my weary wanderings in the wilderness, the dull monotony of the Happy Valley, the passage of the Andes, my terrible ride on the _nandu_, all were forgotten.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The hardships and perils I had lately undergone, my weary wanderings in the wilderness, the dull monotony of the Happy Valley, the passage of the Andes, my terrible ride on the _nandu_, all were forgotten.

plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination

From this reading The hardships and perils I had lately undergone, my weary wanderings in the wilderness, the dull monotony of the Happy Valley, the passage of the Andes, my terrible ride on the _nandu_, all were forgotten.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Though my wounds had not ceased their smarting nor my bones their aching my happiness was complete.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading The splendid prospect before me, the glittering peaks of the Cordillera, the gleaming waters of the far Pacific, the gardens and fountains of San Cristobal, the charm of Angela's presence, and the abbé's conversation made me oblivious to the past and careless of the future.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading The hardships and perils I had lately undergone, my weary wanderings in the wilderness, the dull monotony of the Happy Valley, the passage of the Andes, my terrible ride on the _nandu_, all were forgotten.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The hardships and perils I had lately undergone, my weary wanderings in the wilderness, the dull monotony of the Happy Valley, the passage of the Andes, my terrible ride on the _nandu_, all were forgotten.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading The hardships and perils I had lately undergone, my weary wanderings in the wilderness, the dull monotony of the Happy Valley, the passage of the Andes, my terrible ride on the _nandu_, all were forgotten.

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Though my wounds had not ceased their smarting nor my bones their aching my happiness was complete.

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading The contrast between my by-gone miseries and present surroundings added zest to my enjoyment.