used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were often enough wealthy men, for there was always a demand for cattle, and the very fact of their having wealth often proved an attraction to the many ne'er-do-wells who had come to the country to try their luck, or to join some revolutionary band.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading WHITE BRIGANDS The River Paraná and its neighborhood were, in the days of which we write, not always very secure for travellers.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading To begin with, revolutions and conflicts between the states into which South America was divided were of somewhat frequent occurrence, and then it is only to be expected that, being so close to the ranchos, and the hundreds of gauchos employed there, rowdyism and ruffianism were of occasional occurrence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They were often enough wealthy men, for there was always a demand for cattle, and the very fact of their having wealth often proved an attraction to the many ne'er-do-wells who had come to the country to try their luck, or to join some revolutionary band.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHITE BRIGANDS The River Paraná and its neighborhood were, in the days of which we write, not always very secure for travellers.
attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading There had been raids on estancias by white men before then, and piratical attacks on the river were not entirely unknown.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading They were often enough wealthy men, for there was always a demand for cattle, and the very fact of their having wealth often proved an attraction to the many ne'er-do-wells who had come to the country to try their luck, or to join some revolutionary band.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading They were often enough wealthy men, for there was always a demand for cattle, and the very fact of their having wealth often proved an attraction to the many ne'er-do-wells who had come to the country to try their luck, or to join some revolutionary band.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To begin with, revolutions and conflicts between the states into which South America was divided were of somewhat frequent occurrence, and then it is only to be expected that, being so close to the ranchos, and the hundreds of gauchos employed there, rowdyism and ruffianism were of occasional occurrence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been raids on estancias by white men before then, and piratical attacks on the river were not entirely unknown.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There had been raids on estancias by white men before then, and piratical attacks on the river were not entirely unknown.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading To begin with, revolutions and conflicts between the states into which South America was divided were of somewhat frequent occurrence, and then it is only to be expected that, being so close to the ranchos, and the hundreds of gauchos employed there, rowdyism and ruffianism were of occasional occurrence.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading To begin with, revolutions and conflicts between the states into which South America was divided were of somewhat frequent occurrence, and then it is only to be expected that, being so close to the ranchos, and the hundreds of gauchos employed there, rowdyism and ruffianism were of occasional occurrence.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading To begin with, revolutions and conflicts between the states into which South America was divided were of somewhat frequent occurrence, and then it is only to be expected that, being so close to the ranchos, and the hundreds of gauchos employed there, rowdyism and ruffianism were of occasional occurrence.
BRIGANDS
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From this reading WHITE BRIGANDS The River Paraná and its neighborhood were, in the days of which we write, not always very secure for travellers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There had been raids on estancias by white men before then, and piratical attacks on the river were not entirely unknown.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading They were often enough wealthy men, for there was always a demand for cattle, and the very fact of their having wealth often proved an attraction to the many ne'er-do-wells who had come to the country to try their luck, or to join some revolutionary band.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading To begin with, revolutions and conflicts between the states into which South America was divided were of somewhat frequent occurrence, and then it is only to be expected that, being so close to the ranchos, and the hundreds of gauchos employed there, rowdyism and ruffianism were of occasional occurrence.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They were often enough wealthy men, for there was always a demand for cattle, and the very fact of their having wealth often proved an attraction to the many ne'er-do-wells who had come to the country to try their luck, or to join some revolutionary band.
conflictsnounUS /kənˈflɪkts/
plural of “conflict” — an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading To begin with, revolutions and conflicts between the states into which South America was divided were of somewhat frequent occurrence, and then it is only to be expected that, being so close to the ranchos, and the hundreds of gauchos employed there, rowdyism and ruffianism were of occasional occurrence.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading They were often enough wealthy men, for there was always a demand for cattle, and the very fact of their having wealth often proved an attraction to the many ne'er-do-wells who had come to the country to try their luck, or to join some revolutionary band.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading WHITE BRIGANDS The River Paraná and its neighborhood were, in the days of which we write, not always very secure for travellers.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading They were often enough wealthy men, for there was always a demand for cattle, and the very fact of their having wealth often proved an attraction to the many ne'er-do-wells who had come to the country to try their luck, or to join some revolutionary band.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading To begin with, revolutions and conflicts between the states into which South America was divided were of somewhat frequent occurrence, and then it is only to be expected that, being so close to the ranchos, and the hundreds of gauchos employed there, rowdyism and ruffianism were of occasional occurrence.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading To begin with, revolutions and conflicts between the states into which South America was divided were of somewhat frequent occurrence, and then it is only to be expected that, being so close to the ranchos, and the hundreds of gauchos employed there, rowdyism and ruffianism were of occasional occurrence.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading They were often enough wealthy men, for there was always a demand for cattle, and the very fact of their having wealth often proved an attraction to the many ne'er-do-wells who had come to the country to try their luck, or to join some revolutionary band.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading There had been raids on estancias by white men before then, and piratical attacks on the river were not entirely unknown.
estancias
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From this reading The unfortunate owners of the estancias had not only Indians and their raids to fear.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading To begin with, revolutions and conflicts between the states into which South America was divided were of somewhat frequent occurrence, and then it is only to be expected that, being so close to the ranchos, and the hundreds of gauchos employed there, rowdyism and ruffianism were of occasional occurrence.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading They were often enough wealthy men, for there was always a demand for cattle, and the very fact of their having wealth often proved an attraction to the many ne'er-do-wells who had come to the country to try their luck, or to join some revolutionary band.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The unfortunate owners of the estancias had not only Indians and their raids to fear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WHITE BRIGANDS The River Paraná and its neighborhood were, in the days of which we write, not always very secure for travellers.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading To begin with, revolutions and conflicts between the states into which South America was divided were of somewhat frequent occurrence, and then it is only to be expected that, being so close to the ranchos, and the hundreds of gauchos employed there, rowdyism and ruffianism were of occasional occurrence.
gauchosnounUS /ˈɡaʊtʃoʊz/
plural of “gaucho” — a cowboy of the South American pampas
From this reading To begin with, revolutions and conflicts between the states into which South America was divided were of somewhat frequent occurrence, and then it is only to be expected that, being so close to the ranchos, and the hundreds of gauchos employed there, rowdyism and ruffianism were of occasional occurrence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The unfortunate owners of the estancias had not only Indians and their raids to fear.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading They were often enough wealthy men, for there was always a demand for cattle, and the very fact of their having wealth often proved an attraction to the many ne'er-do-wells who had come to the country to try their luck, or to join some revolutionary band.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading To begin with, revolutions and conflicts between the states into which South America was divided were of somewhat frequent occurrence, and then it is only to be expected that, being so close to the ranchos, and the hundreds of gauchos employed there, rowdyism and ruffianism were of occasional occurrence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHITE BRIGANDS The River Paraná and its neighborhood were, in the days of which we write, not always very secure for travellers.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The unfortunate owners of the estancias had not only Indians and their raids to fear.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading To begin with, revolutions and conflicts between the states into which South America was divided were of somewhat frequent occurrence, and then it is only to be expected that, being so close to the ranchos, and the hundreds of gauchos employed there, rowdyism and ruffianism were of occasional occurrence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To begin with, revolutions and conflicts between the states into which South America was divided were of somewhat frequent occurrence, and then it is only to be expected that, being so close to the ranchos, and the hundreds of gauchos employed there, rowdyism and ruffianism were of occasional occurrence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To begin with, revolutions and conflicts between the states into which South America was divided were of somewhat frequent occurrence, and then it is only to be expected that, being so close to the ranchos, and the hundreds of gauchos employed there, rowdyism and ruffianism were of occasional occurrence.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading WHITE BRIGANDS The River Paraná and its neighborhood were, in the days of which we write, not always very secure for travellers.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading They were often enough wealthy men, for there was always a demand for cattle, and the very fact of their having wealth often proved an attraction to the many ne'er-do-wells who had come to the country to try their luck, or to join some revolutionary band.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading They were often enough wealthy men, for there was always a demand for cattle, and the very fact of their having wealth often proved an attraction to the many ne'er-do-wells who had come to the country to try their luck, or to join some revolutionary band.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading They were often enough wealthy men, for there was always a demand for cattle, and the very fact of their having wealth often proved an attraction to the many ne'er-do-wells who had come to the country to try their luck, or to join some revolutionary band.
the force of workers available
From this reading They were often enough wealthy men, for there was always a demand for cattle, and the very fact of their having wealth often proved an attraction to the many ne'er-do-wells who had come to the country to try their luck, or to join some revolutionary band.
ne'er-do-wells
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From this reading They were often enough wealthy men, for there was always a demand for cattle, and the very fact of their having wealth often proved an attraction to the many ne'er-do-wells who had come to the country to try their luck, or to join some revolutionary band.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading WHITE BRIGANDS The River Paraná and its neighborhood were, in the days of which we write, not always very secure for travellers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WHITE BRIGANDS The River Paraná and its neighborhood were, in the days of which we write, not always very secure for travellers.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading To begin with, revolutions and conflicts between the states into which South America was divided were of somewhat frequent occurrence, and then it is only to be expected that, being so close to the ranchos, and the hundreds of gauchos employed there, rowdyism and ruffianism were of occasional occurrence.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading To begin with, revolutions and conflicts between the states into which South America was divided were of somewhat frequent occurrence, and then it is only to be expected that, being so close to the ranchos, and the hundreds of gauchos employed there, rowdyism and ruffianism were of occasional occurrence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHITE BRIGANDS The River Paraná and its neighborhood were, in the days of which we write, not always very secure for travellers.
many times at short intervals
From this reading They were often enough wealthy men, for there was always a demand for cattle, and the very fact of their having wealth often proved an attraction to the many ne'er-do-wells who had come to the country to try their luck, or to join some revolutionary band.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There had been raids on estancias by white men before then, and piratical attacks on the river were not entirely unknown.
and nothing more
From this reading To begin with, revolutions and conflicts between the states into which South America was divided were of somewhat frequent occurrence, and then it is only to be expected that, being so close to the ranchos, and the hundreds of gauchos employed there, rowdyism and ruffianism were of occasional occurrence.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They were often enough wealthy men, for there was always a demand for cattle, and the very fact of their having wealth often proved an attraction to the many ne'er-do-wells who had come to the country to try their luck, or to join some revolutionary band.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The unfortunate owners of the estancias had not only Indians and their raids to fear.
Paraná
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From this reading WHITE BRIGANDS The River Paraná and its neighborhood were, in the days of which we write, not always very secure for travellers.
piraticaladjective
characteristic of pirates
From this reading There had been raids on estancias by white men before then, and piratical attacks on the river were not entirely unknown.
established beyond doubt
From this reading They were often enough wealthy men, for there was always a demand for cattle, and the very fact of their having wealth often proved an attraction to the many ne'er-do-wells who had come to the country to try their luck, or to join some revolutionary band.
raidsnounUS /reɪdz/
plural of “raid” — a sudden short attack
From this reading The unfortunate owners of the estancias had not only Indians and their raids to fear.
ranchos
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From this reading To begin with, revolutions and conflicts between the states into which South America was divided were of somewhat frequent occurrence, and then it is only to be expected that, being so close to the ranchos, and the hundreds of gauchos employed there, rowdyism and ruffianism were of occasional occurrence.
revolutionaryadjectiveUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃəneri/
markedly new or introducing radical change
From this reading They were often enough wealthy men, for there was always a demand for cattle, and the very fact of their having wealth often proved an attraction to the many ne'er-do-wells who had come to the country to try their luck, or to join some revolutionary band.
revolutionsnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “revolution” — a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading To begin with, revolutions and conflicts between the states into which South America was divided were of somewhat frequent occurrence, and then it is only to be expected that, being so close to the ranchos, and the hundreds of gauchos employed there, rowdyism and ruffianism were of occasional occurrence.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading WHITE BRIGANDS The River Paraná and its neighborhood were, in the days of which we write, not always very secure for travellers.
rowdyismnoun
rowdy behavior
From this reading To begin with, revolutions and conflicts between the states into which South America was divided were of somewhat frequent occurrence, and then it is only to be expected that, being so close to the ranchos, and the hundreds of gauchos employed there, rowdyism and ruffianism were of occasional occurrence.
ruffianismnoun
violent lawless behavior
From this reading To begin with, revolutions and conflicts between the states into which South America was divided were of somewhat frequent occurrence, and then it is only to be expected that, being so close to the ranchos, and the hundreds of gauchos employed there, rowdyism and ruffianism were of occasional occurrence.
get by special effort
From this reading WHITE BRIGANDS The River Paraná and its neighborhood were, in the days of which we write, not always very secure for travellers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To begin with, revolutions and conflicts between the states into which South America was divided were of somewhat frequent occurrence, and then it is only to be expected that, being so close to the ranchos, and the hundreds of gauchos employed there, rowdyism and ruffianism were of occasional occurrence.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They were often enough wealthy men, for there was always a demand for cattle, and the very fact of their having wealth often proved an attraction to the many ne'er-do-wells who had come to the country to try their luck, or to join some revolutionary band.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading To begin with, revolutions and conflicts between the states into which South America was divided were of somewhat frequent occurrence, and then it is only to be expected that, being so close to the ranchos, and the hundreds of gauchos employed there, rowdyism and ruffianism were of occasional occurrence.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading To begin with, revolutions and conflicts between the states into which South America was divided were of somewhat frequent occurrence, and then it is only to be expected that, being so close to the ranchos, and the hundreds of gauchos employed there, rowdyism and ruffianism were of occasional occurrence.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading To begin with, revolutions and conflicts between the states into which South America was divided were of somewhat frequent occurrence, and then it is only to be expected that, being so close to the ranchos, and the hundreds of gauchos employed there, rowdyism and ruffianism were of occasional occurrence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To begin with, revolutions and conflicts between the states into which South America was divided were of somewhat frequent occurrence, and then it is only to be expected that, being so close to the ranchos, and the hundreds of gauchos employed there, rowdyism and ruffianism were of occasional occurrence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHITE BRIGANDS The River Paraná and its neighborhood were, in the days of which we write, not always very secure for travellers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The unfortunate owners of the estancias had not only Indians and their raids to fear.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading To begin with, revolutions and conflicts between the states into which South America was divided were of somewhat frequent occurrence, and then it is only to be expected that, being so close to the ranchos, and the hundreds of gauchos employed there, rowdyism and ruffianism were of occasional occurrence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To begin with, revolutions and conflicts between the states into which South America was divided were of somewhat frequent occurrence, and then it is only to be expected that, being so close to the ranchos, and the hundreds of gauchos employed there, rowdyism and ruffianism were of occasional occurrence.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were often enough wealthy men, for there was always a demand for cattle, and the very fact of their having wealth often proved an attraction to the many ne'er-do-wells who had come to the country to try their luck, or to join some revolutionary band.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To begin with, revolutions and conflicts between the states into which South America was divided were of somewhat frequent occurrence, and then it is only to be expected that, being so close to the ranchos, and the hundreds of gauchos employed there, rowdyism and ruffianism were of occasional occurrence.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading WHITE BRIGANDS The River Paraná and its neighborhood were, in the days of which we write, not always very secure for travellers.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading They were often enough wealthy men, for there was always a demand for cattle, and the very fact of their having wealth often proved an attraction to the many ne'er-do-wells who had come to the country to try their luck, or to join some revolutionary band.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading The unfortunate owners of the estancias had not only Indians and their raids to fear.
not known
From this reading There had been raids on estancias by white men before then, and piratical attacks on the river were not entirely unknown.
precisely as stated
From this reading WHITE BRIGANDS The River Paraná and its neighborhood were, in the days of which we write, not always very secure for travellers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To begin with, revolutions and conflicts between the states into which South America was divided were of somewhat frequent occurrence, and then it is only to be expected that, being so close to the ranchos, and the hundreds of gauchos employed there, rowdyism and ruffianism were of occasional occurrence.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WHITE BRIGANDS The River Paraná and its neighborhood were, in the days of which we write, not always very secure for travellers.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading They were often enough wealthy men, for there was always a demand for cattle, and the very fact of their having wealth often proved an attraction to the many ne'er-do-wells who had come to the country to try their luck, or to join some revolutionary band.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading They were often enough wealthy men, for there was always a demand for cattle, and the very fact of their having wealth often proved an attraction to the many ne'er-do-wells who had come to the country to try their luck, or to join some revolutionary band.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WHITE BRIGANDS The River Paraná and its neighborhood were, in the days of which we write, not always very secure for travellers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHITE BRIGANDS The River Paraná and its neighborhood were, in the days of which we write, not always very secure for travellers.
a Caucasian
From this reading WHITE BRIGANDS The River Paraná and its neighborhood were, in the days of which we write, not always very secure for travellers.
which person or people
From this reading They were often enough wealthy men, for there was always a demand for cattle, and the very fact of their having wealth often proved an attraction to the many ne'er-do-wells who had come to the country to try their luck, or to join some revolutionary band.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To begin with, revolutions and conflicts between the states into which South America was divided were of somewhat frequent occurrence, and then it is only to be expected that, being so close to the ranchos, and the hundreds of gauchos employed there, rowdyism and ruffianism were of occasional occurrence.
produce a literary work
From this reading WHITE BRIGANDS The River Paraná and its neighborhood were, in the days of which we write, not always very secure for travellers.
