used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "THE PLACE OF FISH."--AN EXCURSION TO OLD PANAMA.--VISITING A HERMIT.--DRINKING CHICHI.--RUINS OF THE CITY.--MORGAN THE BUCCANEER.--HIS HISTORY AND EXPLOITS.--HOW HE CAPTURED PANAMA.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "THE PLACE OF FISH."--AN EXCURSION TO OLD PANAMA.--VISITING A HERMIT.--DRINKING CHICHI.--RUINS OF THE CITY.--MORGAN THE BUCCANEER.--HIS HISTORY AND EXPLOITS.--HOW HE CAPTURED PANAMA.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "THE PLACE OF FISH."--AN EXCURSION TO OLD PANAMA.--VISITING A HERMIT.--DRINKING CHICHI.--RUINS OF THE CITY.--MORGAN THE BUCCANEER.--HIS HISTORY AND EXPLOITS.--HOW HE CAPTURED PANAMA.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Nobody appeared to be in a hurry, and there was a tendency to divide into groups and couples, very much as in other lands and under other skies.
arsenalnounUS /ˈɑːrsənəl/
all the weapons and equipment that a country has
From this reading The wall is here enlarged into a wide promenade, which overlooks a level space containing the arsenal, the military barracks, and the prisons of the city government.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nobody appeared to be in a hurry, and there was a tendency to divide into groups and couples, very much as in other lands and under other skies.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Esplanade is the favorite lounging-place of the people at the close of the day, and our friends had an excellent opportunity to study the local dress and manners.
barracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading The wall is here enlarged into a wide promenade, which overlooks a level space containing the arsenal, the military barracks, and the prisons of the city government.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading From the ruins of the church the youths and their companions strolled to the ramparts of the city, where they watched the sunset gilding the distant hilltops and lighting up the waters of the beautiful Bay of Panama.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nobody appeared to be in a hurry, and there was a tendency to divide into groups and couples, very much as in other lands and under other skies.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading From the ruins of the church the youths and their companions strolled to the ramparts of the city, where they watched the sunset gilding the distant hilltops and lighting up the waters of the beautiful Bay of Panama.
BUCCANEERnounUS /ˌbʌkəˈniːr/
someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation
From this reading "THE PLACE OF FISH."--AN EXCURSION TO OLD PANAMA.--VISITING A HERMIT.--DRINKING CHICHI.--RUINS OF THE CITY.--MORGAN THE BUCCANEER.--HIS HISTORY AND EXPLOITS.--HOW HE CAPTURED PANAMA.
CAPTUREDverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading "THE PLACE OF FISH."--AN EXCURSION TO OLD PANAMA.--VISITING A HERMIT.--DRINKING CHICHI.--RUINS OF THE CITY.--MORGAN THE BUCCANEER.--HIS HISTORY AND EXPLOITS.--HOW HE CAPTURED PANAMA.
CHICHInounUS /ˈtʃiːtʃi/
someone who dresses in a trendy fashionable way
From this reading "THE PLACE OF FISH."--AN EXCURSION TO OLD PANAMA.--VISITING A HERMIT.--DRINKING CHICHI.--RUINS OF THE CITY.--MORGAN THE BUCCANEER.--HIS HISTORY AND EXPLOITS.--HOW HE CAPTURED PANAMA.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading From the ruins of the church the youths and their companions strolled to the ramparts of the city, where they watched the sunset gilding the distant hilltops and lighting up the waters of the beautiful Bay of Panama.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "THE PLACE OF FISH."--AN EXCURSION TO OLD PANAMA.--VISITING A HERMIT.--DRINKING CHICHI.--RUINS OF THE CITY.--MORGAN THE BUCCANEER.--HIS HISTORY AND EXPLOITS.--HOW HE CAPTURED PANAMA.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The Esplanade is the favorite lounging-place of the people at the close of the day, and our friends had an excellent opportunity to study the local dress and manners.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading From the ruins of the church the youths and their companions strolled to the ramparts of the city, where they watched the sunset gilding the distant hilltops and lighting up the waters of the beautiful Bay of Panama.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The wall is here enlarged into a wide promenade, which overlooks a level space containing the arsenal, the military barracks, and the prisons of the city government.
couplesnounUS /ˈkʌpəlz/
plural of “couple” — a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Nobody appeared to be in a hurry, and there was a tendency to divide into groups and couples, very much as in other lands and under other skies.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Esplanade is the favorite lounging-place of the people at the close of the day, and our friends had an excellent opportunity to study the local dress and manners.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading From the ruins of the church the youths and their companions strolled to the ramparts of the city, where they watched the sunset gilding the distant hilltops and lighting up the waters of the beautiful Bay of Panama.
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading Nobody appeared to be in a hurry, and there was a tendency to divide into groups and couples, very much as in other lands and under other skies.
put on clothes
From this reading The Esplanade is the favorite lounging-place of the people at the close of the day, and our friends had an excellent opportunity to study the local dress and manners.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading "THE PLACE OF FISH."--AN EXCURSION TO OLD PANAMA.--VISITING A HERMIT.--DRINKING CHICHI.--RUINS OF THE CITY.--MORGAN THE BUCCANEER.--HIS HISTORY AND EXPLOITS.--HOW HE CAPTURED PANAMA.
enlargedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒd/
(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
From this reading The wall is here enlarged into a wide promenade, which overlooks a level space containing the arsenal, the military barracks, and the prisons of the city government.
EsplanadenounUS /ˌespləˈnɑːd/
a long stretch of open level ground (paved or grassy) for walking beside the seashore
From this reading The Esplanade is the favorite lounging-place of the people at the close of the day, and our friends had an excellent opportunity to study the local dress and manners.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading The Esplanade is the favorite lounging-place of the people at the close of the day, and our friends had an excellent opportunity to study the local dress and manners.
EXCURSIONnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading "THE PLACE OF FISH."--AN EXCURSION TO OLD PANAMA.--VISITING A HERMIT.--DRINKING CHICHI.--RUINS OF THE CITY.--MORGAN THE BUCCANEER.--HIS HISTORY AND EXPLOITS.--HOW HE CAPTURED PANAMA.
EXPLOITSnounUS /ˈeksplɔɪts/
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading "THE PLACE OF FISH."--AN EXCURSION TO OLD PANAMA.--VISITING A HERMIT.--DRINKING CHICHI.--RUINS OF THE CITY.--MORGAN THE BUCCANEER.--HIS HISTORY AND EXPLOITS.--HOW HE CAPTURED PANAMA.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading The Esplanade is the favorite lounging-place of the people at the close of the day, and our friends had an excellent opportunity to study the local dress and manners.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading "THE PLACE OF FISH."--AN EXCURSION TO OLD PANAMA.--VISITING A HERMIT.--DRINKING CHICHI.--RUINS OF THE CITY.--MORGAN THE BUCCANEER.--HIS HISTORY AND EXPLOITS.--HOW HE CAPTURED PANAMA.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The Esplanade is the favorite lounging-place of the people at the close of the day, and our friends had an excellent opportunity to study the local dress and manners.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the ruins of the church the youths and their companions strolled to the ramparts of the city, where they watched the sunset gilding the distant hilltops and lighting up the waters of the beautiful Bay of Panama.
gildingnounUS /ˈɡɪldɪŋ/
a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold
From this reading From the ruins of the church the youths and their companions strolled to the ramparts of the city, where they watched the sunset gilding the distant hilltops and lighting up the waters of the beautiful Bay of Panama.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The wall is here enlarged into a wide promenade, which overlooks a level space containing the arsenal, the military barracks, and the prisons of the city government.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Nobody appeared to be in a hurry, and there was a tendency to divide into groups and couples, very much as in other lands and under other skies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Esplanade is the favorite lounging-place of the people at the close of the day, and our friends had an excellent opportunity to study the local dress and manners.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "THE PLACE OF FISH."--AN EXCURSION TO OLD PANAMA.--VISITING A HERMIT.--DRINKING CHICHI.--RUINS OF THE CITY.--MORGAN THE BUCCANEER.--HIS HISTORY AND EXPLOITS.--HOW HE CAPTURED PANAMA.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The wall is here enlarged into a wide promenade, which overlooks a level space containing the arsenal, the military barracks, and the prisons of the city government.
HERMITnounUS /ˈhɜːrmət/
one retired from society for religious reasons
From this reading "THE PLACE OF FISH."--AN EXCURSION TO OLD PANAMA.--VISITING A HERMIT.--DRINKING CHICHI.--RUINS OF THE CITY.--MORGAN THE BUCCANEER.--HIS HISTORY AND EXPLOITS.--HOW HE CAPTURED PANAMA.
hilltopsnounUS /ˈhɪltɑːps/
plural of “hilltop” — the peak of a hill
From this reading From the ruins of the church the youths and their companions strolled to the ramparts of the city, where they watched the sunset gilding the distant hilltops and lighting up the waters of the beautiful Bay of Panama.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "THE PLACE OF FISH."--AN EXCURSION TO OLD PANAMA.--VISITING A HERMIT.--DRINKING CHICHI.--RUINS OF THE CITY.--MORGAN THE BUCCANEER.--HIS HISTORY AND EXPLOITS.--HOW HE CAPTURED PANAMA.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading "THE PLACE OF FISH."--AN EXCURSION TO OLD PANAMA.--VISITING A HERMIT.--DRINKING CHICHI.--RUINS OF THE CITY.--MORGAN THE BUCCANEER.--HIS HISTORY AND EXPLOITS.--HOW HE CAPTURED PANAMA.
HOW
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From this reading "THE PLACE OF FISH."--AN EXCURSION TO OLD PANAMA.--VISITING A HERMIT.--DRINKING CHICHI.--RUINS OF THE CITY.--MORGAN THE BUCCANEER.--HIS HISTORY AND EXPLOITS.--HOW HE CAPTURED PANAMA.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Nobody appeared to be in a hurry, and there was a tendency to divide into groups and couples, very much as in other lands and under other skies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nobody appeared to be in a hurry, and there was a tendency to divide into groups and couples, very much as in other lands and under other skies.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The wall is here enlarged into a wide promenade, which overlooks a level space containing the arsenal, the military barracks, and the prisons of the city government.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The wall is here enlarged into a wide promenade, which overlooks a level space containing the arsenal, the military barracks, and the prisons of the city government.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Nobody appeared to be in a hurry, and there was a tendency to divide into groups and couples, very much as in other lands and under other skies.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The wall is here enlarged into a wide promenade, which overlooks a level space containing the arsenal, the military barracks, and the prisons of the city government.
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading From the ruins of the church the youths and their companions strolled to the ramparts of the city, where they watched the sunset gilding the distant hilltops and lighting up the waters of the beautiful Bay of Panama.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading The Esplanade is the favorite lounging-place of the people at the close of the day, and our friends had an excellent opportunity to study the local dress and manners.
lounging-place
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From this reading The Esplanade is the favorite lounging-place of the people at the close of the day, and our friends had an excellent opportunity to study the local dress and manners.
social deportment
From this reading The Esplanade is the favorite lounging-place of the people at the close of the day, and our friends had an excellent opportunity to study the local dress and manners.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading The wall is here enlarged into a wide promenade, which overlooks a level space containing the arsenal, the military barracks, and the prisons of the city government.
MORGANnounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading "THE PLACE OF FISH."--AN EXCURSION TO OLD PANAMA.--VISITING A HERMIT.--DRINKING CHICHI.--RUINS OF THE CITY.--MORGAN THE BUCCANEER.--HIS HISTORY AND EXPLOITS.--HOW HE CAPTURED PANAMA.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Nobody appeared to be in a hurry, and there was a tendency to divide into groups and couples, very much as in other lands and under other skies.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Nobody appeared to be in a hurry, and there was a tendency to divide into groups and couples, very much as in other lands and under other skies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THE PLACE OF FISH."--AN EXCURSION TO OLD PANAMA.--VISITING A HERMIT.--DRINKING CHICHI.--RUINS OF THE CITY.--MORGAN THE BUCCANEER.--HIS HISTORY AND EXPLOITS.--HOW HE CAPTURED PANAMA.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "THE PLACE OF FISH."--AN EXCURSION TO OLD PANAMA.--VISITING A HERMIT.--DRINKING CHICHI.--RUINS OF THE CITY.--MORGAN THE BUCCANEER.--HIS HISTORY AND EXPLOITS.--HOW HE CAPTURED PANAMA.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The Esplanade is the favorite lounging-place of the people at the close of the day, and our friends had an excellent opportunity to study the local dress and manners.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Nobody appeared to be in a hurry, and there was a tendency to divide into groups and couples, very much as in other lands and under other skies.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The Esplanade is the favorite lounging-place of the people at the close of the day, and our friends had an excellent opportunity to study the local dress and manners.
overlooksnounUS /ˈoʊvərlʊks/
plural of “overlook” — a high place affording a good view
From this reading The wall is here enlarged into a wide promenade, which overlooks a level space containing the arsenal, the military barracks, and the prisons of the city government.
PANAMAnounUS /ˈpænəmɑː/
a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903
From this reading "THE PLACE OF FISH."--AN EXCURSION TO OLD PANAMA.--VISITING A HERMIT.--DRINKING CHICHI.--RUINS OF THE CITY.--MORGAN THE BUCCANEER.--HIS HISTORY AND EXPLOITS.--HOW HE CAPTURED PANAMA.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The Esplanade is the favorite lounging-place of the people at the close of the day, and our friends had an excellent opportunity to study the local dress and manners.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "THE PLACE OF FISH."--AN EXCURSION TO OLD PANAMA.--VISITING A HERMIT.--DRINKING CHICHI.--RUINS OF THE CITY.--MORGAN THE BUCCANEER.--HIS HISTORY AND EXPLOITS.--HOW HE CAPTURED PANAMA.
prisonsnounUS /ˈprɪzənz/
plural of “prison” — a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading The wall is here enlarged into a wide promenade, which overlooks a level space containing the arsenal, the military barracks, and the prisons of the city government.
promenadenounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading The wall is here enlarged into a wide promenade, which overlooks a level space containing the arsenal, the military barracks, and the prisons of the city government.
rampartsnounUS /ˈræmpɑːrts/
plural of “rampart” — an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
From this reading From the ruins of the church the youths and their companions strolled to the ramparts of the city, where they watched the sunset gilding the distant hilltops and lighting up the waters of the beautiful Bay of Panama.
RUINSnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading "THE PLACE OF FISH."--AN EXCURSION TO OLD PANAMA.--VISITING A HERMIT.--DRINKING CHICHI.--RUINS OF THE CITY.--MORGAN THE BUCCANEER.--HIS HISTORY AND EXPLOITS.--HOW HE CAPTURED PANAMA.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Nobody appeared to be in a hurry, and there was a tendency to divide into groups and couples, very much as in other lands and under other skies.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The wall is here enlarged into a wide promenade, which overlooks a level space containing the arsenal, the military barracks, and the prisons of the city government.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading From the ruins of the church the youths and their companions strolled to the ramparts of the city, where they watched the sunset gilding the distant hilltops and lighting up the waters of the beautiful Bay of Panama.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The Esplanade is the favorite lounging-place of the people at the close of the day, and our friends had an excellent opportunity to study the local dress and manners.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading From the ruins of the church the youths and their companions strolled to the ramparts of the city, where they watched the sunset gilding the distant hilltops and lighting up the waters of the beautiful Bay of Panama.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Nobody appeared to be in a hurry, and there was a tendency to divide into groups and couples, very much as in other lands and under other skies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE PLACE OF FISH."--AN EXCURSION TO OLD PANAMA.--VISITING A HERMIT.--DRINKING CHICHI.--RUINS OF THE CITY.--MORGAN THE BUCCANEER.--HIS HISTORY AND EXPLOITS.--HOW HE CAPTURED PANAMA.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading From the ruins of the church the youths and their companions strolled to the ramparts of the city, where they watched the sunset gilding the distant hilltops and lighting up the waters of the beautiful Bay of Panama.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Nobody appeared to be in a hurry, and there was a tendency to divide into groups and couples, very much as in other lands and under other skies.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the ruins of the church the youths and their companions strolled to the ramparts of the city, where they watched the sunset gilding the distant hilltops and lighting up the waters of the beautiful Bay of Panama.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "THE PLACE OF FISH."--AN EXCURSION TO OLD PANAMA.--VISITING A HERMIT.--DRINKING CHICHI.--RUINS OF THE CITY.--MORGAN THE BUCCANEER.--HIS HISTORY AND EXPLOITS.--HOW HE CAPTURED PANAMA.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Nobody appeared to be in a hurry, and there was a tendency to divide into groups and couples, very much as in other lands and under other skies.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading From the ruins of the church the youths and their companions strolled to the ramparts of the city, where they watched the sunset gilding the distant hilltops and lighting up the waters of the beautiful Bay of Panama.
precisely as stated
From this reading Nobody appeared to be in a hurry, and there was a tendency to divide into groups and couples, very much as in other lands and under other skies.
VISITINGnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading "THE PLACE OF FISH."--AN EXCURSION TO OLD PANAMA.--VISITING A HERMIT.--DRINKING CHICHI.--RUINS OF THE CITY.--MORGAN THE BUCCANEER.--HIS HISTORY AND EXPLOITS.--HOW HE CAPTURED PANAMA.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The wall is here enlarged into a wide promenade, which overlooks a level space containing the arsenal, the military barracks, and the prisons of the city government.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nobody appeared to be in a hurry, and there was a tendency to divide into groups and couples, very much as in other lands and under other skies.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading From the ruins of the church the youths and their companions strolled to the ramparts of the city, where they watched the sunset gilding the distant hilltops and lighting up the waters of the beautiful Bay of Panama.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading From the ruins of the church the youths and their companions strolled to the ramparts of the city, where they watched the sunset gilding the distant hilltops and lighting up the waters of the beautiful Bay of Panama.
in or at the place that
From this reading From the ruins of the church the youths and their companions strolled to the ramparts of the city, where they watched the sunset gilding the distant hilltops and lighting up the waters of the beautiful Bay of Panama.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The wall is here enlarged into a wide promenade, which overlooks a level space containing the arsenal, the military barracks, and the prisons of the city government.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The wall is here enlarged into a wide promenade, which overlooks a level space containing the arsenal, the military barracks, and the prisons of the city government.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading From the ruins of the church the youths and their companions strolled to the ramparts of the city, where they watched the sunset gilding the distant hilltops and lighting up the waters of the beautiful Bay of Panama.
