Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading The road wound around the mountains for a distance of perhaps twenty-five miles, although as the crow flies it was not more than five miles between the two cities.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Starting from the very level of the sea, the road crossed the divide through a depression at an altitude of about six thousand feet and descended thence some three thousand feet to the valley in which lay Caracas.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The road wound around the mountains for a distance of perhaps twenty-five miles, although as the crow flies it was not more than five miles between the two cities.

elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface

From this reading Starting from the very level of the sea, the road crossed the divide through a depression at an altitude of about six thousand feet and descended thence some three thousand feet to the valley in which lay Caracas.

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

From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO CROSSED THE MOUNTAINS, FOUND THE VICEROY, AND PLACED HIS LIFE IN HIS MASTER'S HANDS The highway between La Guayra and Venezuela was exceedingly rough and difficult, and at best barely practicable for the stoutest wagons.

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

From this reading Starting from the very level of the sea, the road crossed the divide through a depression at an altitude of about six thousand feet and descended thence some three thousand feet to the valley in which lay Caracas.

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

From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO CROSSED THE MOUNTAINS, FOUND THE VICEROY, AND PLACED HIS LIFE IN HIS MASTER'S HANDS The highway between La Guayra and Venezuela was exceedingly rough and difficult, and at best barely practicable for the stoutest wagons.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The road wound around the mountains for a distance of perhaps twenty-five miles, although as the crow flies it was not more than five miles between the two cities.

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

From this reading The road wound around the mountains for a distance of perhaps twenty-five miles, although as the crow flies it was not more than five miles between the two cities.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO CROSSED THE MOUNTAINS, FOUND THE VICEROY, AND PLACED HIS LIFE IN HIS MASTER'S HANDS The highway between La Guayra and Venezuela was exceedingly rough and difficult, and at best barely practicable for the stoutest wagons.

only a very short time before

From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO CROSSED THE MOUNTAINS, FOUND THE VICEROY, AND PLACED HIS LIFE IN HIS MASTER'S HANDS The highway between La Guayra and Venezuela was exceedingly rough and difficult, and at best barely practicable for the stoutest wagons.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This was the road over which Alvarado and Mercedes had come and on the lower end of which they had been captured.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO CROSSED THE MOUNTAINS, FOUND THE VICEROY, AND PLACED HIS LIFE IN HIS MASTER'S HANDS The highway between La Guayra and Venezuela was exceedingly rough and difficult, and at best barely practicable for the stoutest wagons.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO CROSSED THE MOUNTAINS, FOUND THE VICEROY, AND PLACED HIS LIFE IN HIS MASTER'S HANDS The highway between La Guayra and Venezuela was exceedingly rough and difficult, and at best barely practicable for the stoutest wagons.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO CROSSED THE MOUNTAINS, FOUND THE VICEROY, AND PLACED HIS LIFE IN HIS MASTER'S HANDS The highway between La Guayra and Venezuela was exceedingly rough and difficult, and at best barely practicable for the stoutest wagons.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading This was the road over which Alvarado and Mercedes had come and on the lower end of which they had been captured.

the capital and largest city of Venezuela

From this reading Starting from the very level of the sea, the road crossed the divide through a depression at an altitude of about six thousand feet and descended thence some three thousand feet to the valley in which lay Caracas.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The road wound around the mountains for a distance of perhaps twenty-five miles, although as the crow flies it was not more than five miles between the two cities.

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

From this reading This was the road over which Alvarado and Mercedes had come and on the lower end of which they had been captured.

placed crosswise

From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO CROSSED THE MOUNTAINS, FOUND THE VICEROY, AND PLACED HIS LIFE IN HIS MASTER'S HANDS The highway between La Guayra and Venezuela was exceedingly rough and difficult, and at best barely practicable for the stoutest wagons.

dwell on with satisfaction

From this reading The road wound around the mountains for a distance of perhaps twenty-five miles, although as the crow flies it was not more than five miles between the two cities.

a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading Starting from the very level of the sea, the road crossed the divide through a depression at an altitude of about six thousand feet and descended thence some three thousand feet to the valley in which lay Caracas.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Starting from the very level of the sea, the road crossed the divide through a depression at an altitude of about six thousand feet and descended thence some three thousand feet to the valley in which lay Caracas.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO CROSSED THE MOUNTAINS, FOUND THE VICEROY, AND PLACED HIS LIFE IN HIS MASTER'S HANDS The highway between La Guayra and Venezuela was exceedingly rough and difficult, and at best barely practicable for the stoutest wagons.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The road wound around the mountains for a distance of perhaps twenty-five miles, although as the crow flies it was not more than five miles between the two cities.

separate into parts or portions

From this reading Starting from the very level of the sea, the road crossed the divide through a depression at an altitude of about six thousand feet and descended thence some three thousand feet to the valley in which lay Caracas.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading This was the road over which Alvarado and Mercedes had come and on the lower end of which they had been captured.

to an extreme degree

From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO CROSSED THE MOUNTAINS, FOUND THE VICEROY, AND PLACED HIS LIFE IN HIS MASTER'S HANDS The highway between La Guayra and Venezuela was exceedingly rough and difficult, and at best barely practicable for the stoutest wagons.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Between them, however, the tremendous ridge of mountains rose to a height of nearly ten thousand feet.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The road wound around the mountains for a distance of perhaps twenty-five miles, although as the crow flies it was not more than five miles between the two cities.

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading The road wound around the mountains for a distance of perhaps twenty-five miles, although as the crow flies it was not more than five miles between the two cities.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO CROSSED THE MOUNTAINS, FOUND THE VICEROY, AND PLACED HIS LIFE IN HIS MASTER'S HANDS The highway between La Guayra and Venezuela was exceedingly rough and difficult, and at best barely practicable for the stoutest wagons.

set up or found

From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO CROSSED THE MOUNTAINS, FOUND THE VICEROY, AND PLACED HIS LIFE IN HIS MASTER'S HANDS The highway between La Guayra and Venezuela was exceedingly rough and difficult, and at best barely practicable for the stoutest wagons.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Starting from the very level of the sea, the road crossed the divide through a depression at an altitude of about six thousand feet and descended thence some three thousand feet to the valley in which lay Caracas.

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

From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO CROSSED THE MOUNTAINS, FOUND THE VICEROY, AND PLACED HIS LIFE IN HIS MASTER'S HANDS The highway between La Guayra and Venezuela was exceedingly rough and difficult, and at best barely practicable for the stoutest wagons.

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

From this reading This was the road over which Alvarado and Mercedes had come and on the lower end of which they had been captured.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO CROSSED THE MOUNTAINS, FOUND THE VICEROY, AND PLACED HIS LIFE IN HIS MASTER'S HANDS The highway between La Guayra and Venezuela was exceedingly rough and difficult, and at best barely practicable for the stoutest wagons.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading Between them, however, the tremendous ridge of mountains rose to a height of nearly ten thousand feet.

a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO CROSSED THE MOUNTAINS, FOUND THE VICEROY, AND PLACED HIS LIFE IN HIS MASTER'S HANDS The highway between La Guayra and Venezuela was exceedingly rough and difficult, and at best barely practicable for the stoutest wagons.

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

From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO CROSSED THE MOUNTAINS, FOUND THE VICEROY, AND PLACED HIS LIFE IN HIS MASTER'S HANDS The highway between La Guayra and Venezuela was exceedingly rough and difficult, and at best barely practicable for the stoutest wagons.

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

From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO CROSSED THE MOUNTAINS, FOUND THE VICEROY, AND PLACED HIS LIFE IN HIS MASTER'S HANDS The highway between La Guayra and Venezuela was exceedingly rough and difficult, and at best barely practicable for the stoutest wagons.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Between them, however, the tremendous ridge of mountains rose to a height of nearly ten thousand feet.

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

From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO CROSSED THE MOUNTAINS, FOUND THE VICEROY, AND PLACED HIS LIFE IN HIS MASTER'S HANDS The highway between La Guayra and Venezuela was exceedingly rough and difficult, and at best barely practicable for the stoutest wagons.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The road wound around the mountains for a distance of perhaps twenty-five miles, although as the crow flies it was not more than five miles between the two cities.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO CROSSED THE MOUNTAINS, FOUND THE VICEROY, AND PLACED HIS LIFE IN HIS MASTER'S HANDS The highway between La Guayra and Venezuela was exceedingly rough and difficult, and at best barely practicable for the stoutest wagons.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Starting from the very level of the sea, the road crossed the divide through a depression at an altitude of about six thousand feet and descended thence some three thousand feet to the valley in which lay Caracas.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Starting from the very level of the sea, the road crossed the divide through a depression at an altitude of about six thousand feet and descended thence some three thousand feet to the valley in which lay Caracas.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO CROSSED THE MOUNTAINS, FOUND THE VICEROY, AND PLACED HIS LIFE IN HIS MASTER'S HANDS The highway between La Guayra and Venezuela was exceedingly rough and difficult, and at best barely practicable for the stoutest wagons.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading This was the road over which Alvarado and Mercedes had come and on the lower end of which they had been captured.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO CROSSED THE MOUNTAINS, FOUND THE VICEROY, AND PLACED HIS LIFE IN HIS MASTER'S HANDS The highway between La Guayra and Venezuela was exceedingly rough and difficult, and at best barely practicable for the stoutest wagons.

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

From this reading This was the road over which Alvarado and Mercedes had come and on the lower end of which they had been captured.

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

From this reading The road wound around the mountains for a distance of perhaps twenty-five miles, although as the crow flies it was not more than five miles between the two cities.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The road wound around the mountains for a distance of perhaps twenty-five miles, although as the crow flies it was not more than five miles between the two cities.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO CROSSED THE MOUNTAINS, FOUND THE VICEROY, AND PLACED HIS LIFE IN HIS MASTER'S HANDS The highway between La Guayra and Venezuela was exceedingly rough and difficult, and at best barely practicable for the stoutest wagons.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Between them, however, the tremendous ridge of mountains rose to a height of nearly ten thousand feet.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The road wound around the mountains for a distance of perhaps twenty-five miles, although as the crow flies it was not more than five miles between the two cities.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The road wound around the mountains for a distance of perhaps twenty-five miles, although as the crow flies it was not more than five miles between the two cities.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This was the road over which Alvarado and Mercedes had come and on the lower end of which they had been captured.

above and across; more than

From this reading This was the road over which Alvarado and Mercedes had come and on the lower end of which they had been captured.

by chance

From this reading The road wound around the mountains for a distance of perhaps twenty-five miles, although as the crow flies it was not more than five miles between the two cities.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO CROSSED THE MOUNTAINS, FOUND THE VICEROY, AND PLACED HIS LIFE IN HIS MASTER'S HANDS The highway between La Guayra and Venezuela was exceedingly rough and difficult, and at best barely practicable for the stoutest wagons.

usable for a specific purpose

From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO CROSSED THE MOUNTAINS, FOUND THE VICEROY, AND PLACED HIS LIFE IN HIS MASTER'S HANDS The highway between La Guayra and Venezuela was exceedingly rough and difficult, and at best barely practicable for the stoutest wagons.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading Between them, however, the tremendous ridge of mountains rose to a height of nearly ten thousand feet.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The road wound around the mountains for a distance of perhaps twenty-five miles, although as the crow flies it was not more than five miles between the two cities.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Between them, however, the tremendous ridge of mountains rose to a height of nearly ten thousand feet.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO CROSSED THE MOUNTAINS, FOUND THE VICEROY, AND PLACED HIS LIFE IN HIS MASTER'S HANDS The highway between La Guayra and Venezuela was exceedingly rough and difficult, and at best barely practicable for the stoutest wagons.

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

From this reading Starting from the very level of the sea, the road crossed the divide through a depression at an altitude of about six thousand feet and descended thence some three thousand feet to the valley in which lay Caracas.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Starting from the very level of the sea, the road crossed the divide through a depression at an altitude of about six thousand feet and descended thence some three thousand feet to the valley in which lay Caracas.

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

From this reading Starting from the very level of the sea, the road crossed the divide through a depression at an altitude of about six thousand feet and descended thence some three thousand feet to the valley in which lay Caracas.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading Starting from the very level of the sea, the road crossed the divide through a depression at an altitude of about six thousand feet and descended thence some three thousand feet to the valley in which lay Caracas.

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

From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO CROSSED THE MOUNTAINS, FOUND THE VICEROY, AND PLACED HIS LIFE IN HIS MASTER'S HANDS The highway between La Guayra and Venezuela was exceedingly rough and difficult, and at best barely practicable for the stoutest wagons.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Between them, however, the tremendous ridge of mountains rose to a height of nearly ten thousand feet.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The road wound around the mountains for a distance of perhaps twenty-five miles, although as the crow flies it was not more than five miles between the two cities.

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

From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO CROSSED THE MOUNTAINS, FOUND THE VICEROY, AND PLACED HIS LIFE IN HIS MASTER'S HANDS The highway between La Guayra and Venezuela was exceedingly rough and difficult, and at best barely practicable for the stoutest wagons.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Between them, however, the tremendous ridge of mountains rose to a height of nearly ten thousand feet.

from that place or that time

From this reading Starting from the very level of the sea, the road crossed the divide through a depression at an altitude of about six thousand feet and descended thence some three thousand feet to the valley in which lay Caracas.

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

From this reading This was the road over which Alvarado and Mercedes had come and on the lower end of which they had been captured.

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

From this reading This was the road over which Alvarado and Mercedes had come and on the lower end of which they had been captured.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Between them, however, the tremendous ridge of mountains rose to a height of nearly ten thousand feet.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Starting from the very level of the sea, the road crossed the divide through a depression at an altitude of about six thousand feet and descended thence some three thousand feet to the valley in which lay Caracas.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Starting from the very level of the sea, the road crossed the divide through a depression at an altitude of about six thousand feet and descended thence some three thousand feet to the valley in which lay Caracas.

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

From this reading Between them, however, the tremendous ridge of mountains rose to a height of nearly ten thousand feet.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading Between them, however, the tremendous ridge of mountains rose to a height of nearly ten thousand feet.

being five more than twenty

From this reading The road wound around the mountains for a distance of perhaps twenty-five miles, although as the crow flies it was not more than five miles between the two cities.

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

From this reading The road wound around the mountains for a distance of perhaps twenty-five miles, although as the crow flies it was not more than five miles between the two cities.

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

From this reading Starting from the very level of the sea, the road crossed the divide through a depression at an altitude of about six thousand feet and descended thence some three thousand feet to the valley in which lay Caracas.

a republic in northern South America on the Caribbean; achieved independence from Spain in 1811; rich in oil

From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO CROSSED THE MOUNTAINS, FOUND THE VICEROY, AND PLACED HIS LIFE IN HIS MASTER'S HANDS The highway between La Guayra and Venezuela was exceedingly rough and difficult, and at best barely practicable for the stoutest wagons.

precisely as stated

From this reading Starting from the very level of the sea, the road crossed the divide through a depression at an altitude of about six thousand feet and descended thence some three thousand feet to the valley in which lay Caracas.

governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign

From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO CROSSED THE MOUNTAINS, FOUND THE VICEROY, AND PLACED HIS LIFE IN HIS MASTER'S HANDS The highway between La Guayra and Venezuela was exceedingly rough and difficult, and at best barely practicable for the stoutest wagons.

plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO CROSSED THE MOUNTAINS, FOUND THE VICEROY, AND PLACED HIS LIFE IN HIS MASTER'S HANDS The highway between La Guayra and Venezuela was exceedingly rough and difficult, and at best barely practicable for the stoutest wagons.

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

From this reading HOW CAPTAIN ALVARADO CROSSED THE MOUNTAINS, FOUND THE VICEROY, AND PLACED HIS LIFE IN HIS MASTER'S HANDS The highway between La Guayra and Venezuela was exceedingly rough and difficult, and at best barely practicable for the stoutest wagons.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Starting from the very level of the sea, the road crossed the divide through a depression at an altitude of about six thousand feet and descended thence some three thousand feet to the valley in which lay Caracas.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading The road wound around the mountains for a distance of perhaps twenty-five miles, although as the crow flies it was not more than five miles between the two cities.