used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PERILS OF A PERUVIAN ROAD.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was as yet only an hour or so after daybreak--for the vicuna hunt had occupied but a very short time and the capture of the condor a still shorter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was as yet only an hour or so after daybreak--for the vicuna hunt had occupied but a very short time and the capture of the condor a still shorter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was as yet only an hour or so after daybreak--for the vicuna hunt had occupied but a very short time and the capture of the condor a still shorter.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Don Pablo was anxious to be gone, as he knew he was not beyond the reach of pursuit.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was as yet only an hour or so after daybreak--for the vicuna hunt had occupied but a very short time and the capture of the condor a still shorter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Don Pablo was anxious to be gone, as he knew he was not beyond the reach of pursuit.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Don Pablo was anxious to be gone, as he knew he was not beyond the reach of pursuit.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was as yet only an hour or so after daybreak--for the vicuna hunt had occupied but a very short time and the capture of the condor a still shorter.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading It was as yet only an hour or so after daybreak--for the vicuna hunt had occupied but a very short time and the capture of the condor a still shorter.
condornounUS /ˈkɑːndər/
the largest flying birds in the western hemisphere
From this reading It was as yet only an hour or so after daybreak--for the vicuna hunt had occupied but a very short time and the capture of the condor a still shorter.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading It was as yet only an hour or so after daybreak--for the vicuna hunt had occupied but a very short time and the capture of the condor a still shorter.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Don Pablo was anxious to be gone, as he knew he was not beyond the reach of pursuit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was as yet only an hour or so after daybreak--for the vicuna hunt had occupied but a very short time and the capture of the condor a still shorter.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Thus furnished, the party resumed their route.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Don Pablo was anxious to be gone, as he knew he was not beyond the reach of pursuit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was as yet only an hour or so after daybreak--for the vicuna hunt had occupied but a very short time and the capture of the condor a still shorter.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading A pair of the vicunas were hastily prepared, and packed upon a llama for use upon their journey.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Don Pablo was anxious to be gone, as he knew he was not beyond the reach of pursuit.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was as yet only an hour or so after daybreak--for the vicuna hunt had occupied but a very short time and the capture of the condor a still shorter.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading It was as yet only an hour or so after daybreak--for the vicuna hunt had occupied but a very short time and the capture of the condor a still shorter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was as yet only an hour or so after daybreak--for the vicuna hunt had occupied but a very short time and the capture of the condor a still shorter.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading A pair of the vicunas were hastily prepared, and packed upon a llama for use upon their journey.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Don Pablo was anxious to be gone, as he knew he was not beyond the reach of pursuit.
llamanounUS /ˈlɑːmə/
wild or domesticated South American cud-chewing animal related to camels but smaller and lacking a hump
From this reading A pair of the vicunas were hastily prepared, and packed upon a llama for use upon their journey.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Don Pablo was anxious to be gone, as he knew he was not beyond the reach of pursuit.
held or filled or in use
From this reading It was as yet only an hour or so after daybreak--for the vicuna hunt had occupied but a very short time and the capture of the condor a still shorter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PERILS OF A PERUVIAN ROAD.
and nothing more
From this reading It was as yet only an hour or so after daybreak--for the vicuna hunt had occupied but a very short time and the capture of the condor a still shorter.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was as yet only an hour or so after daybreak--for the vicuna hunt had occupied but a very short time and the capture of the condor a still shorter.
Pablo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Don Pablo was anxious to be gone, as he knew he was not beyond the reach of pursuit.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading A pair of the vicunas were hastily prepared, and packed upon a llama for use upon their journey.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading A pair of the vicunas were hastily prepared, and packed upon a llama for use upon their journey.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Thus furnished, the party resumed their route.
PERILSnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading THE PERILS OF A PERUVIAN ROAD.
PERUVIANnounUS /pərˈuːviən/
a native or inhabitant of Peru
From this reading THE PERILS OF A PERUVIAN ROAD.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading A pair of the vicunas were hastily prepared, and packed upon a llama for use upon their journey.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Don Pablo was anxious to be gone, as he knew he was not beyond the reach of pursuit.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Don Pablo was anxious to be gone, as he knew he was not beyond the reach of pursuit.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Thus furnished, the party resumed their route.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE PERILS OF A PERUVIAN ROAD.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading Thus furnished, the party resumed their route.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It was as yet only an hour or so after daybreak--for the vicuna hunt had occupied but a very short time and the capture of the condor a still shorter.
shorteradjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtər/
comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It was as yet only an hour or so after daybreak--for the vicuna hunt had occupied but a very short time and the capture of the condor a still shorter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was as yet only an hour or so after daybreak--for the vicuna hunt had occupied but a very short time and the capture of the condor a still shorter.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was as yet only an hour or so after daybreak--for the vicuna hunt had occupied but a very short time and the capture of the condor a still shorter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PERILS OF A PERUVIAN ROAD.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A pair of the vicunas were hastily prepared, and packed upon a llama for use upon their journey.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus furnished, the party resumed their route.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was as yet only an hour or so after daybreak--for the vicuna hunt had occupied but a very short time and the capture of the condor a still shorter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Don Pablo was anxious to be gone, as he knew he was not beyond the reach of pursuit.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A pair of the vicunas were hastily prepared, and packed upon a llama for use upon their journey.
the act of using
From this reading A pair of the vicunas were hastily prepared, and packed upon a llama for use upon their journey.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was as yet only an hour or so after daybreak--for the vicuna hunt had occupied but a very short time and the capture of the condor a still shorter.
vicunanounUS /vɪˈkjuːnə/
the wool of the vicuna
From this reading It was as yet only an hour or so after daybreak--for the vicuna hunt had occupied but a very short time and the capture of the condor a still shorter.
vicunas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A pair of the vicunas were hastily prepared, and packed upon a llama for use upon their journey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was as yet only an hour or so after daybreak--for the vicuna hunt had occupied but a very short time and the capture of the condor a still shorter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A pair of the vicunas were hastily prepared, and packed upon a llama for use upon their journey.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was as yet only an hour or so after daybreak--for the vicuna hunt had occupied but a very short time and the capture of the condor a still shorter.
