Chapter I

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

From this reading He had been warned by his prudent neighbors, who lived anywhere from two to six miles away, that some time a flood, greater than any that the valley had yet known, would arise and sweep house and inmates away to the sea.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading There had always been floods, and they had sometimes caused the river to overflow so as to wash across his potreros, but the cacao and bananas were planted on gentle elevations where the water as yet had never reached.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading There had always been floods, and they had sometimes caused the river to overflow so as to wash across his potreros, but the cacao and bananas were planted on gentle elevations where the water as yet had never reached.

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

From this reading He had been warned by his prudent neighbors, who lived anywhere from two to six miles away, that some time a flood, greater than any that the valley had yet known, would arise and sweep house and inmates away to the sea.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He had been warned by his prudent neighbors, who lived anywhere from two to six miles away, that some time a flood, greater than any that the valley had yet known, would arise and sweep house and inmates away to the sea.

at or in or to any place

From this reading He had been warned by his prudent neighbors, who lived anywhere from two to six miles away, that some time a flood, greater than any that the valley had yet known, would arise and sweep house and inmates away to the sea.

come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading He had been warned by his prudent neighbors, who lived anywhere from two to six miles away, that some time a flood, greater than any that the valley had yet known, would arise and sweep house and inmates away to the sea.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He was happy as he was, and content.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Don Beltran laughed at this.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He had been warned by his prudent neighbors, who lived anywhere from two to six miles away, that some time a flood, greater than any that the valley had yet known, would arise and sweep house and inmates away to the sea.

plural of “banana” — any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits

From this reading There had always been floods, and they had sometimes caused the river to overflow so as to wash across his potreros, but the cacao and bananas were planted on gentle elevations where the water as yet had never reached.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been warned by his prudent neighbors, who lived anywhere from two to six miles away, that some time a flood, greater than any that the valley had yet known, would arise and sweep house and inmates away to the sea.

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From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | | | | +-------------------------------------------------+ People wondered why Don Beltran remained in the casa down by the river.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There had always been floods, and they had sometimes caused the river to overflow so as to wash across his potreros, but the cacao and bananas were planted on gentle elevations where the water as yet had never reached.

showing who or what does the action

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tropical American tree producing cacao beans

From this reading There had always been floods, and they had sometimes caused the river to overflow so as to wash across his potreros, but the cacao and bananas were planted on gentle elevations where the water as yet had never reached.

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

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | | | | +-------------------------------------------------+ People wondered why Don Beltran remained in the casa down by the river.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading There had always been floods, and they had sometimes caused the river to overflow so as to wash across his potreros, but the cacao and bananas were planted on gentle elevations where the water as yet had never reached.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading He was happy as he was, and content.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | | | | +-------------------------------------------------+ People wondered why Don Beltran remained in the casa down by the river.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | | | | +-------------------------------------------------+ People wondered why Don Beltran remained in the casa down by the river.

plural of “elevation” — the event of something being raised upward

From this reading There had always been floods, and they had sometimes caused the river to overflow so as to wash across his potreros, but the cacao and bananas were planted on gentle elevations where the water as yet had never reached.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading He had been warned by his prudent neighbors, who lived anywhere from two to six miles away, that some time a flood, greater than any that the valley had yet known, would arise and sweep house and inmates away to the sea.

plural of “flood” — the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading There had always been floods, and they had sometimes caused the river to overflow so as to wash across his potreros, but the cacao and bananas were planted on gentle elevations where the water as yet had never reached.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had been warned by his prudent neighbors, who lived anywhere from two to six miles away, that some time a flood, greater than any that the valley had yet known, would arise and sweep house and inmates away to the sea.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading There had always been floods, and they had sometimes caused the river to overflow so as to wash across his potreros, but the cacao and bananas were planted on gentle elevations where the water as yet had never reached.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading He had been warned by his prudent neighbors, who lived anywhere from two to six miles away, that some time a flood, greater than any that the valley had yet known, would arise and sweep house and inmates away to the sea.

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

From this reading He had been warned by his prudent neighbors, who lived anywhere from two to six miles away, that some time a flood, greater than any that the valley had yet known, would arise and sweep house and inmates away to the sea.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading He was happy as he was, and content.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had been warned by his prudent neighbors, who lived anywhere from two to six miles away, that some time a flood, greater than any that the valley had yet known, would arise and sweep house and inmates away to the sea.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He had been warned by his prudent neighbors, who lived anywhere from two to six miles away, that some time a flood, greater than any that the valley had yet known, would arise and sweep house and inmates away to the sea.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He had been warned by his prudent neighbors, who lived anywhere from two to six miles away, that some time a flood, greater than any that the valley had yet known, would arise and sweep house and inmates away to the sea.

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

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | | | | +-------------------------------------------------+ People wondered why Don Beltran remained in the casa down by the river.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading He had been warned by his prudent neighbors, who lived anywhere from two to six miles away, that some time a flood, greater than any that the valley had yet known, would arise and sweep house and inmates away to the sea.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading He had been warned by his prudent neighbors, who lived anywhere from two to six miles away, that some time a flood, greater than any that the valley had yet known, would arise and sweep house and inmates away to the sea.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading Don Beltran laughed at this.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading He had been warned by his prudent neighbors, who lived anywhere from two to six miles away, that some time a flood, greater than any that the valley had yet known, would arise and sweep house and inmates away to the sea.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading He had been warned by his prudent neighbors, who lived anywhere from two to six miles away, that some time a flood, greater than any that the valley had yet known, would arise and sweep house and inmates away to the sea.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading He had been warned by his prudent neighbors, who lived anywhere from two to six miles away, that some time a flood, greater than any that the valley had yet known, would arise and sweep house and inmates away to the sea.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading There had always been floods, and they had sometimes caused the river to overflow so as to wash across his potreros, but the cacao and bananas were planted on gentle elevations where the water as yet had never reached.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There had always been floods, and they had sometimes caused the river to overflow so as to wash across his potreros, but the cacao and bananas were planted on gentle elevations where the water as yet had never reached.

a large flow

From this reading There had always been floods, and they had sometimes caused the river to overflow so as to wash across his potreros, but the cacao and bananas were planted on gentle elevations where the water as yet had never reached.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | | | | +-------------------------------------------------+ People wondered why Don Beltran remained in the casa down by the river.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading There had always been floods, and they had sometimes caused the river to overflow so as to wash across his potreros, but the cacao and bananas were planted on gentle elevations where the water as yet had never reached.

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

From this reading There had always been floods, and they had sometimes caused the river to overflow so as to wash across his potreros, but the cacao and bananas were planted on gentle elevations where the water as yet had never reached.

careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment

From this reading He had been warned by his prudent neighbors, who lived anywhere from two to six miles away, that some time a flood, greater than any that the valley had yet known, would arise and sweep house and inmates away to the sea.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading There had always been floods, and they had sometimes caused the river to overflow so as to wash across his potreros, but the cacao and bananas were planted on gentle elevations where the water as yet had never reached.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | | | | +-------------------------------------------------+ People wondered why Don Beltran remained in the casa down by the river.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | | | | +-------------------------------------------------+ People wondered why Don Beltran remained in the casa down by the river.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading He had been warned by his prudent neighbors, who lived anywhere from two to six miles away, that some time a flood, greater than any that the valley had yet known, would arise and sweep house and inmates away to the sea.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading He had been warned by his prudent neighbors, who lived anywhere from two to six miles away, that some time a flood, greater than any that the valley had yet known, would arise and sweep house and inmates away to the sea.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There had always been floods, and they had sometimes caused the river to overflow so as to wash across his potreros, but the cacao and bananas were planted on gentle elevations where the water as yet had never reached.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He had been warned by his prudent neighbors, who lived anywhere from two to six miles away, that some time a flood, greater than any that the valley had yet known, would arise and sweep house and inmates away to the sea.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading There had always been floods, and they had sometimes caused the river to overflow so as to wash across his potreros, but the cacao and bananas were planted on gentle elevations where the water as yet had never reached.

sweep across or over

From this reading He had been warned by his prudent neighbors, who lived anywhere from two to six miles away, that some time a flood, greater than any that the valley had yet known, would arise and sweep house and inmates away to the sea.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He had been warned by his prudent neighbors, who lived anywhere from two to six miles away, that some time a flood, greater than any that the valley had yet known, would arise and sweep house and inmates away to the sea.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had been warned by his prudent neighbors, who lived anywhere from two to six miles away, that some time a flood, greater than any that the valley had yet known, would arise and sweep house and inmates away to the sea.

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

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | | | | +-------------------------------------------------+ People wondered why Don Beltran remained in the casa down by the river.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had always been floods, and they had sometimes caused the river to overflow so as to wash across his potreros, but the cacao and bananas were planted on gentle elevations where the water as yet had never reached.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There had always been floods, and they had sometimes caused the river to overflow so as to wash across his potreros, but the cacao and bananas were planted on gentle elevations where the water as yet had never reached.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Don Beltran laughed at this.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He had been warned by his prudent neighbors, who lived anywhere from two to six miles away, that some time a flood, greater than any that the valley had yet known, would arise and sweep house and inmates away to the sea.

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

From this reading He had been warned by his prudent neighbors, who lived anywhere from two to six miles away, that some time a flood, greater than any that the valley had yet known, would arise and sweep house and inmates away to the sea.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He had been warned by his prudent neighbors, who lived anywhere from two to six miles away, that some time a flood, greater than any that the valley had yet known, would arise and sweep house and inmates away to the sea.

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

From this reading He had been warned by his prudent neighbors, who lived anywhere from two to six miles away, that some time a flood, greater than any that the valley had yet known, would arise and sweep house and inmates away to the sea.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading He had been warned by his prudent neighbors, who lived anywhere from two to six miles away, that some time a flood, greater than any that the valley had yet known, would arise and sweep house and inmates away to the sea.

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

From this reading He was happy as he was, and content.

clean with some chemical process

From this reading There had always been floods, and they had sometimes caused the river to overflow so as to wash across his potreros, but the cacao and bananas were planted on gentle elevations where the water as yet had never reached.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading There had always been floods, and they had sometimes caused the river to overflow so as to wash across his potreros, but the cacao and bananas were planted on gentle elevations where the water as yet had never reached.

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

From this reading There had always been floods, and they had sometimes caused the river to overflow so as to wash across his potreros, but the cacao and bananas were planted on gentle elevations where the water as yet had never reached.

in or at the place that

From this reading There had always been floods, and they had sometimes caused the river to overflow so as to wash across his potreros, but the cacao and bananas were planted on gentle elevations where the water as yet had never reached.

which person or people

From this reading He had been warned by his prudent neighbors, who lived anywhere from two to six miles away, that some time a flood, greater than any that the valley had yet known, would arise and sweep house and inmates away to the sea.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | | | | +-------------------------------------------------+ People wondered why Don Beltran remained in the casa down by the river.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading +-------------------------------------------------+ | | | | +-------------------------------------------------+ People wondered why Don Beltran remained in the casa down by the river.

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

From this reading He had been warned by his prudent neighbors, who lived anywhere from two to six miles away, that some time a flood, greater than any that the valley had yet known, would arise and sweep house and inmates away to the sea.

but in spite of that

From this reading He had been warned by his prudent neighbors, who lived anywhere from two to six miles away, that some time a flood, greater than any that the valley had yet known, would arise and sweep house and inmates away to the sea.