Chapter VIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Mountain philosophy—A Rembrandt mother and child—Egyptian cotton fields—The Khalif and the _cañeria_—My lodging in a bakery—Embarrassing hospitality—An Arabic banner—Subterranean reservoirs—The Way of the Cross.

experiencing a sudden sense of danger

From this reading Being a Serrana (mountain woman) by birth, she was not in the least alarmed when the diligence seemed to be diving head-foremost to perdition.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Mountain philosophy—A Rembrandt mother and child—Egyptian cotton fields—The Khalif and the _cañeria_—My lodging in a bakery—Embarrassing hospitality—An Arabic banner—Subterranean reservoirs—The Way of the Cross.

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

From this reading Mountain philosophy—A Rembrandt mother and child—Egyptian cotton fields—The Khalif and the _cañeria_—My lodging in a bakery—Embarrassing hospitality—An Arabic banner—Subterranean reservoirs—The Way of the Cross.

the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects

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in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Rosario smiled at my terrors.

a workplace where baked goods (breads and cakes and pastries) are produced or sold

From this reading Mountain philosophy—A Rembrandt mother and child—Egyptian cotton fields—The Khalif and the _cañeria_—My lodging in a bakery—Embarrassing hospitality—An Arabic banner—Subterranean reservoirs—The Way of the Cross.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading “Even if we upset,” she said, “we should come to no harm, for the road was so narrow and the banks so steep that we could not fall far.”

long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising

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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Being a Serrana (mountain woman) by birth, she was not in the least alarmed when the diligence seemed to be diving head-foremost to perdition.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Being a Serrana (mountain woman) by birth, she was not in the least alarmed when the diligence seemed to be diving head-foremost to perdition.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading Being a Serrana (mountain woman) by birth, she was not in the least alarmed when the diligence seemed to be diving head-foremost to perdition.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Being a Serrana (mountain woman) by birth, she was not in the least alarmed when the diligence seemed to be diving head-foremost to perdition.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.

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a young person of either sex

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made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “Even if we upset,” she said, “we should come to no harm, for the road was so narrow and the banks so steep that we could not fall far.”

soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state

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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading “Even if we upset,” she said, “we should come to no harm, for the road was so narrow and the banks so steep that we could not fall far.”

affected with madness or insanity

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.

a squeaking sound

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.

travel across or pass over

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absence of light or illumination

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.

conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation

From this reading Being a Serrana (mountain woman) by birth, she was not in the least alarmed when the diligence seemed to be diving head-foremost to perdition.

an athletic competition that involves diving into water

From this reading Being a Serrana (mountain woman) by birth, she was not in the least alarmed when the diligence seemed to be diving head-foremost to perdition.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.

a native or inhabitant of Egypt

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hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

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divisible by two

From this reading “Even if we upset,” she said, “we should come to no harm, for the road was so narrow and the banks so steep that we could not fall far.”

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading “Even if we upset,” she said, “we should come to no harm, for the road was so narrow and the banks so steep that we could not fall far.”

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading “Even if we upset,” she said, “we should come to no harm, for the road was so narrow and the banks so steep that we could not fall far.”

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading Mountain philosophy—A Rembrandt mother and child—Egyptian cotton fields—The Khalif and the _cañeria_—My lodging in a bakery—Embarrassing hospitality—An Arabic banner—Subterranean reservoirs—The Way of the Cross.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Even if we upset,” she said, “we should come to no harm, for the road was so narrow and the banks so steep that we could not fall far.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.

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

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading “Even if we upset,” she said, “we should come to no harm, for the road was so narrow and the banks so steep that we could not fall far.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.

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From this reading Being a Serrana (mountain woman) by birth, she was not in the least alarmed when the diligence seemed to be diving head-foremost to perdition.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

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

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “Even if we upset,” she said, “we should come to no harm, for the road was so narrow and the banks so steep that we could not fall far.”

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

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moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.

causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.

the civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth

From this reading Mountain philosophy—A Rembrandt mother and child—Egyptian cotton fields—The Khalif and the _cañeria_—My lodging in a bakery—Embarrassing hospitality—An Arabic banner—Subterranean reservoirs—The Way of the Cross.

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 Being a Serrana (mountain woman) by birth, she was not in the least alarmed when the diligence seemed to be diving head-foremost to perdition.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading Mountain philosophy—A Rembrandt mother and child—Egyptian cotton fields—The Khalif and the _cañeria_—My lodging in a bakery—Embarrassing hospitality—An Arabic banner—Subterranean reservoirs—The Way of the Cross.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Mountain philosophy—A Rembrandt mother and child—Egyptian cotton fields—The Khalif and the _cañeria_—My lodging in a bakery—Embarrassing hospitality—An Arabic banner—Subterranean reservoirs—The Way of the Cross.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Mountain philosophy—A Rembrandt mother and child—Egyptian cotton fields—The Khalif and the _cañeria_—My lodging in a bakery—Embarrassing hospitality—An Arabic banner—Subterranean reservoirs—The Way of the Cross.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Mountain philosophy—A Rembrandt mother and child—Egyptian cotton fields—The Khalif and the _cañeria_—My lodging in a bakery—Embarrassing hospitality—An Arabic banner—Subterranean reservoirs—The Way of the Cross.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading “Even if we upset,” she said, “we should come to no harm, for the road was so narrow and the banks so steep that we could not fall far.”

not any; not one

From this reading “Even if we upset,” she said, “we should come to no harm, for the road was so narrow and the banks so steep that we could not fall far.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mountain philosophy—A Rembrandt mother and child—Egyptian cotton fields—The Khalif and the _cañeria_—My lodging in a bakery—Embarrassing hospitality—An Arabic banner—Subterranean reservoirs—The Way of the Cross.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.

(Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment

From this reading Being a Serrana (mountain woman) by birth, she was not in the least alarmed when the diligence seemed to be diving head-foremost to perdition.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading Mountain philosophy—A Rembrandt mother and child—Egyptian cotton fields—The Khalif and the _cañeria_—My lodging in a bakery—Embarrassing hospitality—An Arabic banner—Subterranean reservoirs—The Way of the Cross.

the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.

influential Dutch artist (1606-1669)

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plural of “reservoir” — a large or extra supply of something

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an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading “Even if we upset,” she said, “we should come to no harm, for the road was so narrow and the banks so steep that we could not fall far.”

a port city on the Parana River in eastern central Argentina

From this reading Rosario smiled at my terrors.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Even if we upset,” she said, “we should come to no harm, for the road was so narrow and the banks so steep that we could not fall far.”

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Being a Serrana (mountain woman) by birth, she was not in the least alarmed when the diligence seemed to be diving head-foremost to perdition.

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From this reading Being a Serrana (mountain woman) by birth, she was not in the least alarmed when the diligence seemed to be diving head-foremost to perdition.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Being a Serrana (mountain woman) by birth, she was not in the least alarmed when the diligence seemed to be diving head-foremost to perdition.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “Even if we upset,” she said, “we should come to no harm, for the road was so narrow and the banks so steep that we could not fall far.”

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.

ready to fall asleep

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Rosario smiled at my terrors.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “Even if we upset,” she said, “we should come to no harm, for the road was so narrow and the banks so steep that we could not fall far.”

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading “Even if we upset,” she said, “we should come to no harm, for the road was so narrow and the banks so steep that we could not fall far.”

Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.

From this reading Mountain philosophy—A Rembrandt mother and child—Egyptian cotton fields—The Khalif and the _cañeria_—My lodging in a bakery—Embarrassing hospitality—An Arabic banner—Subterranean reservoirs—The Way of the Cross.

plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading Rosario smiled at my terrors.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Even if we upset,” she said, “we should come to no harm, for the road was so narrow and the banks so steep that we could not fall far.”

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

From this reading Mountain philosophy—A Rembrandt mother and child—Egyptian cotton fields—The Khalif and the _cañeria_—My lodging in a bakery—Embarrassing hospitality—An Arabic banner—Subterranean reservoirs—The Way of the Cross.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.

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

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading “Even if we upset,” she said, “we should come to no harm, for the road was so narrow and the banks so steep that we could not fall far.”

a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.

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

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Mountain philosophy—A Rembrandt mother and child—Egyptian cotton fields—The Khalif and the _cañeria_—My lodging in a bakery—Embarrassing hospitality—An Arabic banner—Subterranean reservoirs—The Way of the Cross.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.

at the time that

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Being a Serrana (mountain woman) by birth, she was not in the least alarmed when the diligence seemed to be diving head-foremost to perdition.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It was pitch dark, and the sky was clouded when we started from Villamartín, and the creaking and jolting of the crazy vehicle down the sharp slope from the town to the bridge over the Guadalete would have brought my heart into my mouth had I not been too tired and sleepy to care what happened.