used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OVER THE ISTHMUS.--A PROFITABLE RAILWAY.--ISTHMUS FEVER.--TROPICAL TREES, FLOWERS, AND ANIMALS.--SIGHTS IN PANAMA.--THE CATHEDRAL.--A STROLL ON THE BEACH.--THE PARADISE OF CONCHOLOGISTS.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Just as they were about starting from the hotel they were met by the manager of the railway, who invited them to occupy the directors' car, which was to be drawn by a special locomotive, and would follow the train an hour or more later.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading They accepted the invitation, sending their baggage by the train, with the assurance that it would be found at the station at Panama on their arrival.
having companions or an escort
From this reading The directors' car afforded superior facilities for seeing the objects of interest along the route, and, besides, they were to be accompanied by the manager, and also by the official who had been of such practical assistance on the previous day.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading The directors' car afforded superior facilities for seeing the objects of interest along the route, and, besides, they were to be accompanied by the manager, and also by the official who had been of such practical assistance on the previous day.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The directors' car afforded superior facilities for seeing the objects of interest along the route, and, besides, they were to be accompanied by the manager, and also by the official who had been of such practical assistance on the previous day.
in addition
From this reading The directors' car afforded superior facilities for seeing the objects of interest along the route, and, besides, they were to be accompanied by the manager, and also by the official who had been of such practical assistance on the previous day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Just as they were about starting from the hotel they were met by the manager of the railway, who invited them to occupy the directors' car, which was to be drawn by a special locomotive, and would follow the train an hour or more later.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OVER THE ISTHMUS.--A PROFITABLE RAILWAY.--ISTHMUS FEVER.--TROPICAL TREES, FLOWERS, AND ANIMALS.--SIGHTS IN PANAMA.--THE CATHEDRAL.--A STROLL ON THE BEACH.--THE PARADISE OF CONCHOLOGISTS.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading OVER THE ISTHMUS.--A PROFITABLE RAILWAY.--ISTHMUS FEVER.--TROPICAL TREES, FLOWERS, AND ANIMALS.--SIGHTS IN PANAMA.--THE CATHEDRAL.--A STROLL ON THE BEACH.--THE PARADISE OF CONCHOLOGISTS.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Next morning our friends arranged to leave for Panama by the regular train.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading They accepted the invitation, sending their baggage by the train, with the assurance that it would be found at the station at Panama on their arrival.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just as they were about starting from the hotel they were met by the manager of the railway, who invited them to occupy the directors' car, which was to be drawn by a special locomotive, and would follow the train an hour or more later.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The directors' car afforded superior facilities for seeing the objects of interest along the route, and, besides, they were to be accompanied by the manager, and also by the official who had been of such practical assistance on the previous day.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading They accepted the invitation, sending their baggage by the train, with the assurance that it would be found at the station at Panama on their arrival.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They accepted the invitation, sending their baggage by the train, with the assurance that it would be found at the station at Panama on their arrival.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading They accepted the invitation, sending their baggage by the train, with the assurance that it would be found at the station at Panama on their arrival.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Just as they were about starting from the hotel they were met by the manager of the railway, who invited them to occupy the directors' car, which was to be drawn by a special locomotive, and would follow the train an hour or more later.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading OVER THE ISTHMUS.--A PROFITABLE RAILWAY.--ISTHMUS FEVER.--TROPICAL TREES, FLOWERS, AND ANIMALS.--SIGHTS IN PANAMA.--THE CATHEDRAL.--A STROLL ON THE BEACH.--THE PARADISE OF CONCHOLOGISTS.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The directors' car afforded superior facilities for seeing the objects of interest along the route, and, besides, they were to be accompanied by the manager, and also by the official who had been of such practical assistance on the previous day.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading The directors' car afforded superior facilities for seeing the objects of interest along the route, and, besides, they were to be accompanied by the manager, and also by the official who had been of such practical assistance on the previous day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Next morning our friends arranged to leave for Panama by the regular train.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Just as they were about starting from the hotel they were met by the manager of the railway, who invited them to occupy the directors' car, which was to be drawn by a special locomotive, and would follow the train an hour or more later.
CATHEDRALnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading OVER THE ISTHMUS.--A PROFITABLE RAILWAY.--ISTHMUS FEVER.--TROPICAL TREES, FLOWERS, AND ANIMALS.--SIGHTS IN PANAMA.--THE CATHEDRAL.--A STROLL ON THE BEACH.--THE PARADISE OF CONCHOLOGISTS.
CONCHOLOGISTS
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From this reading OVER THE ISTHMUS.--A PROFITABLE RAILWAY.--ISTHMUS FEVER.--TROPICAL TREES, FLOWERS, AND ANIMALS.--SIGHTS IN PANAMA.--THE CATHEDRAL.--A STROLL ON THE BEACH.--THE PARADISE OF CONCHOLOGISTS.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The directors' car afforded superior facilities for seeing the objects of interest along the route, and, besides, they were to be accompanied by the manager, and also by the official who had been of such practical assistance on the previous day.
directorsnounUS /dərˈektərz/
plural of “director” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Just as they were about starting from the hotel they were met by the manager of the railway, who invited them to occupy the directors' car, which was to be drawn by a special locomotive, and would follow the train an hour or more later.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Just as they were about starting from the hotel they were met by the manager of the railway, who invited them to occupy the directors' car, which was to be drawn by a special locomotive, and would follow the train an hour or more later.
facilitiesnounUS /fəˈsɪlətiz/
plural of “facility” — a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading The directors' car afforded superior facilities for seeing the objects of interest along the route, and, besides, they were to be accompanied by the manager, and also by the official who had been of such practical assistance on the previous day.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading OVER THE ISTHMUS.--A PROFITABLE RAILWAY.--ISTHMUS FEVER.--TROPICAL TREES, FLOWERS, AND ANIMALS.--SIGHTS IN PANAMA.--THE CATHEDRAL.--A STROLL ON THE BEACH.--THE PARADISE OF CONCHOLOGISTS.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading OVER THE ISTHMUS.--A PROFITABLE RAILWAY.--ISTHMUS FEVER.--TROPICAL TREES, FLOWERS, AND ANIMALS.--SIGHTS IN PANAMA.--THE CATHEDRAL.--A STROLL ON THE BEACH.--THE PARADISE OF CONCHOLOGISTS.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Just as they were about starting from the hotel they were met by the manager of the railway, who invited them to occupy the directors' car, which was to be drawn by a special locomotive, and would follow the train an hour or more later.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Next morning our friends arranged to leave for Panama by the regular train.
set up or found
From this reading They accepted the invitation, sending their baggage by the train, with the assurance that it would be found at the station at Panama on their arrival.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Next morning our friends arranged to leave for Panama by the regular train.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Just as they were about starting from the hotel they were met by the manager of the railway, who invited them to occupy the directors' car, which was to be drawn by a special locomotive, and would follow the train an hour or more later.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The directors' car afforded superior facilities for seeing the objects of interest along the route, and, besides, they were to be accompanied by the manager, and also by the official who had been of such practical assistance on the previous day.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Just as they were about starting from the hotel they were met by the manager of the railway, who invited them to occupy the directors' car, which was to be drawn by a special locomotive, and would follow the train an hour or more later.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Just as they were about starting from the hotel they were met by the manager of the railway, who invited them to occupy the directors' car, which was to be drawn by a special locomotive, and would follow the train an hour or more later.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OVER THE ISTHMUS.--A PROFITABLE RAILWAY.--ISTHMUS FEVER.--TROPICAL TREES, FLOWERS, AND ANIMALS.--SIGHTS IN PANAMA.--THE CATHEDRAL.--A STROLL ON THE BEACH.--THE PARADISE OF CONCHOLOGISTS.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The directors' car afforded superior facilities for seeing the objects of interest along the route, and, besides, they were to be accompanied by the manager, and also by the official who had been of such practical assistance on the previous day.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading They accepted the invitation, sending their baggage by the train, with the assurance that it would be found at the station at Panama on their arrival.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Just as they were about starting from the hotel they were met by the manager of the railway, who invited them to occupy the directors' car, which was to be drawn by a special locomotive, and would follow the train an hour or more later.
ISTHMUSnounUS /ˈɪsməs/
a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas
From this reading OVER THE ISTHMUS.--A PROFITABLE RAILWAY.--ISTHMUS FEVER.--TROPICAL TREES, FLOWERS, AND ANIMALS.--SIGHTS IN PANAMA.--THE CATHEDRAL.--A STROLL ON THE BEACH.--THE PARADISE OF CONCHOLOGISTS.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They accepted the invitation, sending their baggage by the train, with the assurance that it would be found at the station at Panama on their arrival.
and nothing more
From this reading Just as they were about starting from the hotel they were met by the manager of the railway, who invited them to occupy the directors' car, which was to be drawn by a special locomotive, and would follow the train an hour or more later.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Just as they were about starting from the hotel they were met by the manager of the railway, who invited them to occupy the directors' car, which was to be drawn by a special locomotive, and would follow the train an hour or more later.
go away from a place
From this reading Next morning our friends arranged to leave for Panama by the regular train.
locomotivenounUS /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/
a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
From this reading Just as they were about starting from the hotel they were met by the manager of the railway, who invited them to occupy the directors' car, which was to be drawn by a special locomotive, and would follow the train an hour or more later.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Just as they were about starting from the hotel they were met by the manager of the railway, who invited them to occupy the directors' car, which was to be drawn by a special locomotive, and would follow the train an hour or more later.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Just as they were about starting from the hotel they were met by the manager of the railway, who invited them to occupy the directors' car, which was to be drawn by a special locomotive, and would follow the train an hour or more later.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Just as they were about starting from the hotel they were met by the manager of the railway, who invited them to occupy the directors' car, which was to be drawn by a special locomotive, and would follow the train an hour or more later.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning our friends arranged to leave for Panama by the regular train.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning our friends arranged to leave for Panama by the regular train.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The directors' car afforded superior facilities for seeing the objects of interest along the route, and, besides, they were to be accompanied by the manager, and also by the official who had been of such practical assistance on the previous day.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading Just as they were about starting from the hotel they were met by the manager of the railway, who invited them to occupy the directors' car, which was to be drawn by a special locomotive, and would follow the train an hour or more later.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OVER THE ISTHMUS.--A PROFITABLE RAILWAY.--ISTHMUS FEVER.--TROPICAL TREES, FLOWERS, AND ANIMALS.--SIGHTS IN PANAMA.--THE CATHEDRAL.--A STROLL ON THE BEACH.--THE PARADISE OF CONCHOLOGISTS.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading The directors' car afforded superior facilities for seeing the objects of interest along the route, and, besides, they were to be accompanied by the manager, and also by the official who had been of such practical assistance on the previous day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OVER THE ISTHMUS.--A PROFITABLE RAILWAY.--ISTHMUS FEVER.--TROPICAL TREES, FLOWERS, AND ANIMALS.--SIGHTS IN PANAMA.--THE CATHEDRAL.--A STROLL ON THE BEACH.--THE PARADISE OF CONCHOLOGISTS.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Just as they were about starting from the hotel they were met by the manager of the railway, who invited them to occupy the directors' car, which was to be drawn by a special locomotive, and would follow the train an hour or more later.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Next morning our friends arranged to leave for Panama by the regular train.
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading OVER THE ISTHMUS.--A PROFITABLE RAILWAY.--ISTHMUS FEVER.--TROPICAL TREES, FLOWERS, AND ANIMALS.--SIGHTS IN PANAMA.--THE CATHEDRAL.--A STROLL ON THE BEACH.--THE PARADISE OF CONCHOLOGISTS.
PANAMAnounUS /ˈpænəmɑː/
a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903
From this reading OVER THE ISTHMUS.--A PROFITABLE RAILWAY.--ISTHMUS FEVER.--TROPICAL TREES, FLOWERS, AND ANIMALS.--SIGHTS IN PANAMA.--THE CATHEDRAL.--A STROLL ON THE BEACH.--THE PARADISE OF CONCHOLOGISTS.
PARADISEnounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading OVER THE ISTHMUS.--A PROFITABLE RAILWAY.--ISTHMUS FEVER.--TROPICAL TREES, FLOWERS, AND ANIMALS.--SIGHTS IN PANAMA.--THE CATHEDRAL.--A STROLL ON THE BEACH.--THE PARADISE OF CONCHOLOGISTS.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading The directors' car afforded superior facilities for seeing the objects of interest along the route, and, besides, they were to be accompanied by the manager, and also by the official who had been of such practical assistance on the previous day.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The directors' car afforded superior facilities for seeing the objects of interest along the route, and, besides, they were to be accompanied by the manager, and also by the official who had been of such practical assistance on the previous day.
PROFITABLEadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːfətəbəl/
yielding material gain or profit
From this reading OVER THE ISTHMUS.--A PROFITABLE RAILWAY.--ISTHMUS FEVER.--TROPICAL TREES, FLOWERS, AND ANIMALS.--SIGHTS IN PANAMA.--THE CATHEDRAL.--A STROLL ON THE BEACH.--THE PARADISE OF CONCHOLOGISTS.
RAILWAYnounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading OVER THE ISTHMUS.--A PROFITABLE RAILWAY.--ISTHMUS FEVER.--TROPICAL TREES, FLOWERS, AND ANIMALS.--SIGHTS IN PANAMA.--THE CATHEDRAL.--A STROLL ON THE BEACH.--THE PARADISE OF CONCHOLOGISTS.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Next morning our friends arranged to leave for Panama by the regular train.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading The directors' car afforded superior facilities for seeing the objects of interest along the route, and, besides, they were to be accompanied by the manager, and also by the official who had been of such practical assistance on the previous day.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The directors' car afforded superior facilities for seeing the objects of interest along the route, and, besides, they were to be accompanied by the manager, and also by the official who had been of such practical assistance on the previous day.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading They accepted the invitation, sending their baggage by the train, with the assurance that it would be found at the station at Panama on their arrival.
SIGHTSnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading OVER THE ISTHMUS.--A PROFITABLE RAILWAY.--ISTHMUS FEVER.--TROPICAL TREES, FLOWERS, AND ANIMALS.--SIGHTS IN PANAMA.--THE CATHEDRAL.--A STROLL ON THE BEACH.--THE PARADISE OF CONCHOLOGISTS.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Just as they were about starting from the hotel they were met by the manager of the railway, who invited them to occupy the directors' car, which was to be drawn by a special locomotive, and would follow the train an hour or more later.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Just as they were about starting from the hotel they were met by the manager of the railway, who invited them to occupy the directors' car, which was to be drawn by a special locomotive, and would follow the train an hour or more later.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading They accepted the invitation, sending their baggage by the train, with the assurance that it would be found at the station at Panama on their arrival.
STROLLnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading OVER THE ISTHMUS.--A PROFITABLE RAILWAY.--ISTHMUS FEVER.--TROPICAL TREES, FLOWERS, AND ANIMALS.--SIGHTS IN PANAMA.--THE CATHEDRAL.--A STROLL ON THE BEACH.--THE PARADISE OF CONCHOLOGISTS.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The directors' car afforded superior facilities for seeing the objects of interest along the route, and, besides, they were to be accompanied by the manager, and also by the official who had been of such practical assistance on the previous day.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading The directors' car afforded superior facilities for seeing the objects of interest along the route, and, besides, they were to be accompanied by the manager, and also by the official who had been of such practical assistance on the previous day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They accepted the invitation, sending their baggage by the train, with the assurance that it would be found at the station at Panama on their arrival.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OVER THE ISTHMUS.--A PROFITABLE RAILWAY.--ISTHMUS FEVER.--TROPICAL TREES, FLOWERS, AND ANIMALS.--SIGHTS IN PANAMA.--THE CATHEDRAL.--A STROLL ON THE BEACH.--THE PARADISE OF CONCHOLOGISTS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They accepted the invitation, sending their baggage by the train, with the assurance that it would be found at the station at Panama on their arrival.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Just as they were about starting from the hotel they were met by the manager of the railway, who invited them to occupy the directors' car, which was to be drawn by a special locomotive, and would follow the train an hour or more later.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Just as they were about starting from the hotel they were met by the manager of the railway, who invited them to occupy the directors' car, which was to be drawn by a special locomotive, and would follow the train an hour or more later.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next morning our friends arranged to leave for Panama by the regular train.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Next morning our friends arranged to leave for Panama by the regular train.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading OVER THE ISTHMUS.--A PROFITABLE RAILWAY.--ISTHMUS FEVER.--TROPICAL TREES, FLOWERS, AND ANIMALS.--SIGHTS IN PANAMA.--THE CATHEDRAL.--A STROLL ON THE BEACH.--THE PARADISE OF CONCHOLOGISTS.
TROPICALadjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading OVER THE ISTHMUS.--A PROFITABLE RAILWAY.--ISTHMUS FEVER.--TROPICAL TREES, FLOWERS, AND ANIMALS.--SIGHTS IN PANAMA.--THE CATHEDRAL.--A STROLL ON THE BEACH.--THE PARADISE OF CONCHOLOGISTS.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just as they were about starting from the hotel they were met by the manager of the railway, who invited them to occupy the directors' car, which was to be drawn by a special locomotive, and would follow the train an hour or more later.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Just as they were about starting from the hotel they were met by the manager of the railway, who invited them to occupy the directors' car, which was to be drawn by a special locomotive, and would follow the train an hour or more later.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Just as they were about starting from the hotel they were met by the manager of the railway, who invited them to occupy the directors' car, which was to be drawn by a special locomotive, and would follow the train an hour or more later.
which person or people
From this reading Just as they were about starting from the hotel they were met by the manager of the railway, who invited them to occupy the directors' car, which was to be drawn by a special locomotive, and would follow the train an hour or more later.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They accepted the invitation, sending their baggage by the train, with the assurance that it would be found at the station at Panama on their arrival.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Just as they were about starting from the hotel they were met by the manager of the railway, who invited them to occupy the directors' car, which was to be drawn by a special locomotive, and would follow the train an hour or more later.
