Chapter VI

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

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at or in the front

From this reading "Ecuador may be considered the paradise of the earthquake," said the Doctor, "though it is not much ahead of Peru and Chili in that respect.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

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North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading The incident of the breakfast naturally drew their attention to the earthquakes that frequently shake the mountainous parts of South America, and render life and property more uncertain than in regions which are not subject to these disturbances.

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

From this reading THE PARADISE OF EARTHQUAKES.--FROM GUAYAQUIL TO QUITO.--A RIDE OVER THE MOUNTAINS.--ALL CLIMATES UNITED IN ONE.--THE PLAINS OF ECUADOR.--CHIMBORAZO AND COTOPAXI.

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

From this reading The incident of the breakfast naturally drew their attention to the earthquakes that frequently shake the mountainous parts of South America, and render life and property more uncertain than in regions which are not subject to these disturbances.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Here, at the sea-coast, we are somewhat removed from the centre of the disturbance, but by no means out of its reach."

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The incident of the breakfast naturally drew their attention to the earthquakes that frequently shake the mountainous parts of South America, and render life and property more uncertain than in regions which are not subject to these disturbances.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "Ecuador may be considered the paradise of the earthquake," said the Doctor, "though it is not much ahead of Peru and Chili in that respect.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading To give a list of the earthquakes that have destroyed life and property in this country since it first became known to the Spaniards would be to recite a long series of dates; Guayaquil has been shaken up a great many times, but it has suffered less than the capital.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading To give a list of the earthquakes that have destroyed life and property in this country since it first became known to the Spaniards would be to recite a long series of dates; Guayaquil has been shaken up a great many times, but it has suffered less than the capital.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The incident of the breakfast naturally drew their attention to the earthquakes that frequently shake the mountainous parts of South America, and render life and property more uncertain than in regions which are not subject to these disturbances.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading To give a list of the earthquakes that have destroyed life and property in this country since it first became known to the Spaniards would be to recite a long series of dates; Guayaquil has been shaken up a great many times, but it has suffered less than the capital.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Here, at the sea-coast, we are somewhat removed from the centre of the disturbance, but by no means out of its reach."

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading To give a list of the earthquakes that have destroyed life and property in this country since it first became known to the Spaniards would be to recite a long series of dates; Guayaquil has been shaken up a great many times, but it has suffered less than the capital.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading Here, at the sea-coast, we are somewhat removed from the centre of the disturbance, but by no means out of its reach."

ground beef and chili peppers or chili powder often with tomatoes and kidney beans

From this reading "Ecuador may be considered the paradise of the earthquake," said the Doctor, "though it is not much ahead of Peru and Chili in that respect.

a mountain peak in the Andes in Ecuador (20,560 feet high)

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plural of “climate” — the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

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carefully weighed

From this reading "Ecuador may be considered the paradise of the earthquake," said the Doctor, "though it is not much ahead of Peru and Chili in that respect.

the world's largest active volcano; located in the Andes in north central Ecuador

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a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading To give a list of the earthquakes that have destroyed life and property in this country since it first became known to the Spaniards would be to recite a long series of dates; Guayaquil has been shaken up a great many times, but it has suffered less than the capital.

plural of “date” — the specified day of the month

From this reading To give a list of the earthquakes that have destroyed life and property in this country since it first became known to the Spaniards would be to recite a long series of dates; Guayaquil has been shaken up a great many times, but it has suffered less than the capital.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading To give a list of the earthquakes that have destroyed life and property in this country since it first became known to the Spaniards would be to recite a long series of dates; Guayaquil has been shaken up a great many times, but it has suffered less than the capital.

activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption

From this reading Here, at the sea-coast, we are somewhat removed from the centre of the disturbance, but by no means out of its reach."

plural of “disturbance” — activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption

From this reading The incident of the breakfast naturally drew their attention to the earthquakes that frequently shake the mountainous parts of South America, and render life and property more uncertain than in regions which are not subject to these disturbances.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading "Ecuador may be considered the paradise of the earthquake," said the Doctor, "though it is not much ahead of Peru and Chili in that respect.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading The incident of the breakfast naturally drew their attention to the earthquakes that frequently shake the mountainous parts of South America, and render life and property more uncertain than in regions which are not subject to these disturbances.

shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity

From this reading "Ecuador may be considered the paradise of the earthquake," said the Doctor, "though it is not much ahead of Peru and Chili in that respect.

plural of “earthquake” — shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity

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a republic in northwestern South America; became independent from Spain in 1822; the landscape is dominated by the Andes

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preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading To give a list of the earthquakes that have destroyed life and property in this country since it first became known to the Spaniards would be to recite a long series of dates; Guayaquil has been shaken up a great many times, but it has suffered less than the capital.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The incident of the breakfast naturally drew their attention to the earthquakes that frequently shake the mountainous parts of South America, and render life and property more uncertain than in regions which are not subject to these disturbances.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

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cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading To give a list of the earthquakes that have destroyed life and property in this country since it first became known to the Spaniards would be to recite a long series of dates; Guayaquil has been shaken up a great many times, but it has suffered less than the capital.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading To give a list of the earthquakes that have destroyed life and property in this country since it first became known to the Spaniards would be to recite a long series of dates; Guayaquil has been shaken up a great many times, but it has suffered less than the capital.

the largest city of Ecuador

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the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading To give a list of the earthquakes that have destroyed life and property in this country since it first became known to the Spaniards would be to recite a long series of dates; Guayaquil has been shaken up a great many times, but it has suffered less than the capital.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading To give a list of the earthquakes that have destroyed life and property in this country since it first became known to the Spaniards would be to recite a long series of dates; Guayaquil has been shaken up a great many times, but it has suffered less than the capital.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here, at the sea-coast, we are somewhat removed from the centre of the disturbance, but by no means out of its reach."

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

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a single distinct event

From this reading The incident of the breakfast naturally drew their attention to the earthquakes that frequently shake the mountainous parts of South America, and render life and property more uncertain than in regions which are not subject to these disturbances.

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

From this reading "Ecuador may be considered the paradise of the earthquake," said the Doctor, "though it is not much ahead of Peru and Chili in that respect.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Ecuador may be considered the paradise of the earthquake," said the Doctor, "though it is not much ahead of Peru and Chili in that respect.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Here, at the sea-coast, we are somewhat removed from the centre of the disturbance, but by no means out of its reach."

apprehended with certainty

From this reading To give a list of the earthquakes that have destroyed life and property in this country since it first became known to the Spaniards would be to recite a long series of dates; Guayaquil has been shaken up a great many times, but it has suffered less than the capital.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading To give a list of the earthquakes that have destroyed life and property in this country since it first became known to the Spaniards would be to recite a long series of dates; Guayaquil has been shaken up a great many times, but it has suffered less than the capital.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The incident of the breakfast naturally drew their attention to the earthquakes that frequently shake the mountainous parts of South America, and render life and property more uncertain than in regions which are not subject to these disturbances.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading To give a list of the earthquakes that have destroyed life and property in this country since it first became known to the Spaniards would be to recite a long series of dates; Guayaquil has been shaken up a great many times, but it has suffered less than the capital.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading To give a list of the earthquakes that have destroyed life and property in this country since it first became known to the Spaniards would be to recite a long series of dates; Guayaquil has been shaken up a great many times, but it has suffered less than the capital.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading To give a list of the earthquakes that have destroyed life and property in this country since it first became known to the Spaniards would be to recite a long series of dates; Guayaquil has been shaken up a great many times, but it has suffered less than the capital.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "Ecuador may be considered the paradise of the earthquake," said the Doctor, "though it is not much ahead of Peru and Chili in that respect.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Here, at the sea-coast, we are somewhat removed from the centre of the disturbance, but by no means out of its reach."

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

From this reading The incident of the breakfast naturally drew their attention to the earthquakes that frequently shake the mountainous parts of South America, and render life and property more uncertain than in regions which are not subject to these disturbances.

having hills and crags

From this reading The incident of the breakfast naturally drew their attention to the earthquakes that frequently shake the mountainous parts of South America, and render life and property more uncertain than in regions which are not subject to these disturbances.

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

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to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Ecuador may be considered the paradise of the earthquake," said the Doctor, "though it is not much ahead of Peru and Chili in that respect.

as might be expected

From this reading The incident of the breakfast naturally drew their attention to the earthquakes that frequently shake the mountainous parts of South America, and render life and property more uncertain than in regions which are not subject to these disturbances.

not any; not one

From this reading Here, at the sea-coast, we are somewhat removed from the centre of the disturbance, but by no means out of its reach."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The incident of the breakfast naturally drew their attention to the earthquakes that frequently shake the mountainous parts of South America, and render life and property more uncertain than in regions which are not subject to these disturbances.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

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not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Here, at the sea-coast, we are somewhat removed from the centre of the disturbance, but by no means out of its reach."

above and across; more than

From this reading THE PARADISE OF EARTHQUAKES.--FROM GUAYAQUIL TO QUITO.--A RIDE OVER THE MOUNTAINS.--ALL CLIMATES UNITED IN ONE.--THE PLAINS OF ECUADOR.--CHIMBORAZO AND COTOPAXI.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

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the local environment

From this reading The incident of the breakfast naturally drew their attention to the earthquakes that frequently shake the mountainous parts of South America, and render life and property more uncertain than in regions which are not subject to these disturbances.

a republic in western South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; was the heart of the Inca empire from the 12th to 16th centuries

From this reading "Ecuador may be considered the paradise of the earthquake," said the Doctor, "though it is not much ahead of Peru and Chili in that respect.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

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something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading The incident of the breakfast naturally drew their attention to the earthquakes that frequently shake the mountainous parts of South America, and render life and property more uncertain than in regions which are not subject to these disturbances.

the capital of Ecuador

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reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Here, at the sea-coast, we are somewhat removed from the centre of the disturbance, but by no means out of its reach."

recite in elocution

From this reading To give a list of the earthquakes that have destroyed life and property in this country since it first became known to the Spaniards would be to recite a long series of dates; Guayaquil has been shaken up a great many times, but it has suffered less than the capital.

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading The incident of the breakfast naturally drew their attention to the earthquakes that frequently shake the mountainous parts of South America, and render life and property more uncertain than in regions which are not subject to these disturbances.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading Here, at the sea-coast, we are somewhat removed from the centre of the disturbance, but by no means out of its reach."

cause to become

From this reading The incident of the breakfast naturally drew their attention to the earthquakes that frequently shake the mountainous parts of South America, and render life and property more uncertain than in regions which are not subject to these disturbances.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading "Ecuador may be considered the paradise of the earthquake," said the Doctor, "though it is not much ahead of Peru and Chili in that respect.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Ecuador may be considered the paradise of the earthquake," said the Doctor, "though it is not much ahead of Peru and Chili in that respect.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Here, at the sea-coast, we are somewhat removed from the centre of the disturbance, but by no means out of its reach."

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading To give a list of the earthquakes that have destroyed life and property in this country since it first became known to the Spaniards would be to recite a long series of dates; Guayaquil has been shaken up a great many times, but it has suffered less than the capital.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading The incident of the breakfast naturally drew their attention to the earthquakes that frequently shake the mountainous parts of South America, and render life and property more uncertain than in regions which are not subject to these disturbances.

disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock

From this reading To give a list of the earthquakes that have destroyed life and property in this country since it first became known to the Spaniards would be to recite a long series of dates; Guayaquil has been shaken up a great many times, but it has suffered less than the capital.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading To give a list of the earthquakes that have destroyed life and property in this country since it first became known to the Spaniards would be to recite a long series of dates; Guayaquil has been shaken up a great many times, but it has suffered less than the capital.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Here, at the sea-coast, we are somewhat removed from the centre of the disturbance, but by no means out of its reach."

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The incident of the breakfast naturally drew their attention to the earthquakes that frequently shake the mountainous parts of South America, and render life and property more uncertain than in regions which are not subject to these disturbances.

plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading To give a list of the earthquakes that have destroyed life and property in this country since it first became known to the Spaniards would be to recite a long series of dates; Guayaquil has been shaken up a great many times, but it has suffered less than the capital.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The incident of the breakfast naturally drew their attention to the earthquakes that frequently shake the mountainous parts of South America, and render life and property more uncertain than in regions which are not subject to these disturbances.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading To give a list of the earthquakes that have destroyed life and property in this country since it first became known to the Spaniards would be to recite a long series of dates; Guayaquil has been shaken up a great many times, but it has suffered less than the capital.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The incident of the breakfast naturally drew their attention to the earthquakes that frequently shake the mountainous parts of South America, and render life and property more uncertain than in regions which are not subject to these disturbances.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The incident of the breakfast naturally drew their attention to the earthquakes that frequently shake the mountainous parts of South America, and render life and property more uncertain than in regions which are not subject to these disturbances.

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

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belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The incident of the breakfast naturally drew their attention to the earthquakes that frequently shake the mountainous parts of South America, and render life and property more uncertain than in regions which are not subject to these disturbances.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The incident of the breakfast naturally drew their attention to the earthquakes that frequently shake the mountainous parts of South America, and render life and property more uncertain than in regions which are not subject to these disturbances.

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

From this reading To give a list of the earthquakes that have destroyed life and property in this country since it first became known to the Spaniards would be to recite a long series of dates; Guayaquil has been shaken up a great many times, but it has suffered less than the capital.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Ecuador may be considered the paradise of the earthquake," said the Doctor, "though it is not much ahead of Peru and Chili in that respect.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading To give a list of the earthquakes that have destroyed life and property in this country since it first became known to the Spaniards would be to recite a long series of dates; Guayaquil has been shaken up a great many times, but it has suffered less than the capital.

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

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lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading The incident of the breakfast naturally drew their attention to the earthquakes that frequently shake the mountainous parts of South America, and render life and property more uncertain than in regions which are not subject to these disturbances.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading To give a list of the earthquakes that have destroyed life and property in this country since it first became known to the Spaniards would be to recite a long series of dates; Guayaquil has been shaken up a great many times, but it has suffered less than the capital.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Here, at the sea-coast, we are somewhat removed from the centre of the disturbance, but by no means out of its reach."

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

From this reading The incident of the breakfast naturally drew their attention to the earthquakes that frequently shake the mountainous parts of South America, and render life and property more uncertain than in regions which are not subject to these disturbances.

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

From this reading To give a list of the earthquakes that have destroyed life and property in this country since it first became known to the Spaniards would be to recite a long series of dates; Guayaquil has been shaken up a great many times, but it has suffered less than the capital.