used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The time was improved by a study of the history of the city, and when they started out the next morning they were well stocked with information.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading According to some traditions it is nearly two thousand years old.
in the past
From this reading "Nobody now living can tell how old Quito is," said the Doctor; "it was founded many centuries ago by the Quitas or Quichas, and its early history is buried in obscurity.
AMAZONnounUS /ˈæməzɑːn/
a large strong and aggressive woman
From this reading DESCRIPTION OF QUITO.--VISIT TO THE VOLCANO OF PICHINCHA.--THE DEEPEST CRATER IN THE WORLD.--ROUTE OVER THE ANDES TO THE AMAZON.--RETURN TO THE COAST.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The journey from Bodegas to Quito had exhausted the strength of our friends, and they were quite willing to rest in the hotel during the first evening of their stay in the capital.
ANDESnounUS /ˈændiz/
a mountain range in South America running 5000 miles along the Pacific coast
From this reading DESCRIPTION OF QUITO.--VISIT TO THE VOLCANO OF PICHINCHA.--THE DEEPEST CRATER IN THE WORLD.--ROUTE OVER THE ANDES TO THE AMAZON.--RETURN TO THE COAST.
BodegasnounUS /boʊˈdeɪɡəs/
plural of “bodega” — a small Hispanic shop selling wine and groceries
From this reading The journey from Bodegas to Quito had exhausted the strength of our friends, and they were quite willing to rest in the hotel during the first evening of their stay in the capital.
placed in a grave
From this reading "Nobody now living can tell how old Quito is," said the Doctor; "it was founded many centuries ago by the Quitas or Quichas, and its early history is buried in obscurity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The time was improved by a study of the history of the city, and when they started out the next morning they were well stocked with information.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Nobody now living can tell how old Quito is," said the Doctor; "it was founded many centuries ago by the Quitas or Quichas, and its early history is buried in obscurity.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading The journey from Bodegas to Quito had exhausted the strength of our friends, and they were quite willing to rest in the hotel during the first evening of their stay in the capital.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading "Nobody now living can tell how old Quito is," said the Doctor; "it was founded many centuries ago by the Quitas or Quichas, and its early history is buried in obscurity.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The time was improved by a study of the history of the city, and when they started out the next morning they were well stocked with information.
the shore of a sea or ocean
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CRATERnounUS /ˈkreɪtər/
a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano
From this reading DESCRIPTION OF QUITO.--VISIT TO THE VOLCANO OF PICHINCHA.--THE DEEPEST CRATER IN THE WORLD.--ROUTE OVER THE ANDES TO THE AMAZON.--RETURN TO THE COAST.
DEEPESTadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading DESCRIPTION OF QUITO.--VISIT TO THE VOLCANO OF PICHINCHA.--THE DEEPEST CRATER IN THE WORLD.--ROUTE OVER THE ANDES TO THE AMAZON.--RETURN TO THE COAST.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading DESCRIPTION OF QUITO.--VISIT TO THE VOLCANO OF PICHINCHA.--THE DEEPEST CRATER IN THE WORLD.--ROUTE OVER THE ANDES TO THE AMAZON.--RETURN TO THE COAST.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Nobody now living can tell how old Quito is," said the Doctor; "it was founded many centuries ago by the Quitas or Quichas, and its early history is buried in obscurity.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The journey from Bodegas to Quito had exhausted the strength of our friends, and they were quite willing to rest in the hotel during the first evening of their stay in the capital.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading "Nobody now living can tell how old Quito is," said the Doctor; "it was founded many centuries ago by the Quitas or Quichas, and its early history is buried in obscurity.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The journey from Bodegas to Quito had exhausted the strength of our friends, and they were quite willing to rest in the hotel during the first evening of their stay in the capital.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading The journey from Bodegas to Quito had exhausted the strength of our friends, and they were quite willing to rest in the hotel during the first evening of their stay in the capital.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The journey from Bodegas to Quito had exhausted the strength of our friends, and they were quite willing to rest in the hotel during the first evening of their stay in the capital.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading "Nobody now living can tell how old Quito is," said the Doctor; "it was founded many centuries ago by the Quitas or Quichas, and its early history is buried in obscurity.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The journey from Bodegas to Quito had exhausted the strength of our friends, and they were quite willing to rest in the hotel during the first evening of their stay in the capital.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The journey from Bodegas to Quito had exhausted the strength of our friends, and they were quite willing to rest in the hotel during the first evening of their stay in the capital.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The journey from Bodegas to Quito had exhausted the strength of our friends, and they were quite willing to rest in the hotel during the first evening of their stay in the capital.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The time was improved by a study of the history of the city, and when they started out the next morning they were well stocked with information.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The journey from Bodegas to Quito had exhausted the strength of our friends, and they were quite willing to rest in the hotel during the first evening of their stay in the capital.
how
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From this reading "Nobody now living can tell how old Quito is," said the Doctor; "it was founded many centuries ago by the Quitas or Quichas, and its early history is buried in obscurity.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading The time was improved by a study of the history of the city, and when they started out the next morning they were well stocked with information.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a message received and understood
From this reading The time was improved by a study of the history of the city, and when they started out the next morning they were well stocked with information.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Nobody now living can tell how old Quito is," said the Doctor; "it was founded many centuries ago by the Quitas or Quichas, and its early history is buried in obscurity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Nobody now living can tell how old Quito is," said the Doctor; "it was founded many centuries ago by the Quitas or Quichas, and its early history is buried in obscurity.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Nobody now living can tell how old Quito is," said the Doctor; "it was founded many centuries ago by the Quitas or Quichas, and its early history is buried in obscurity.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The journey from Bodegas to Quito had exhausted the strength of our friends, and they were quite willing to rest in the hotel during the first evening of their stay in the capital.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading "Nobody now living can tell how old Quito is," said the Doctor; "it was founded many centuries ago by the Quitas or Quichas, and its early history is buried in obscurity.
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 "Nobody now living can tell how old Quito is," said the Doctor; "it was founded many centuries ago by the Quitas or Quichas, and its early history is buried in obscurity.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The time was improved by a study of the history of the city, and when they started out the next morning they were well stocked with information.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading According to some traditions it is nearly two thousand years old.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The time was improved by a study of the history of the city, and when they started out the next morning they were well stocked with information.
no person; not anyone
From this reading "Nobody now living can tell how old Quito is," said the Doctor; "it was founded many centuries ago by the Quitas or Quichas, and its early history is buried in obscurity.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Nobody now living can tell how old Quito is," said the Doctor; "it was founded many centuries ago by the Quitas or Quichas, and its early history is buried in obscurity.
obscuritynounUS /əbsˈkjʊrəti/
the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand
From this reading "Nobody now living can tell how old Quito is," said the Doctor; "it was founded many centuries ago by the Quitas or Quichas, and its early history is buried in obscurity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Nobody now living can tell how old Quito is," said the Doctor; "it was founded many centuries ago by the Quitas or Quichas, and its early history is buried in obscurity.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Nobody now living can tell how old Quito is," said the Doctor; "it was founded many centuries ago by the Quitas or Quichas, and its early history is buried in obscurity.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The journey from Bodegas to Quito had exhausted the strength of our friends, and they were quite willing to rest in the hotel during the first evening of their stay in the capital.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The time was improved by a study of the history of the city, and when they started out the next morning they were well stocked with information.
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading DESCRIPTION OF QUITO.--VISIT TO THE VOLCANO OF PICHINCHA.--THE DEEPEST CRATER IN THE WORLD.--ROUTE OVER THE ANDES TO THE AMAZON.--RETURN TO THE COAST.
PICHINCHA
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Quichas
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From this reading "Nobody now living can tell how old Quito is," said the Doctor; "it was founded many centuries ago by the Quitas or Quichas, and its early history is buried in obscurity.
Quitas
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From this reading "Nobody now living can tell how old Quito is," said the Doctor; "it was founded many centuries ago by the Quitas or Quichas, and its early history is buried in obscurity.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The journey from Bodegas to Quito had exhausted the strength of our friends, and they were quite willing to rest in the hotel during the first evening of their stay in the capital.
QUITOnounUS /ˈkwiːtoʊ/
the capital of Ecuador
From this reading DESCRIPTION OF QUITO.--VISIT TO THE VOLCANO OF PICHINCHA.--THE DEEPEST CRATER IN THE WORLD.--ROUTE OVER THE ANDES TO THE AMAZON.--RETURN TO THE COAST.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The journey from Bodegas to Quito had exhausted the strength of our friends, and they were quite willing to rest in the hotel during the first evening of their stay in the capital.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
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ROUTEnounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading DESCRIPTION OF QUITO.--VISIT TO THE VOLCANO OF PICHINCHA.--THE DEEPEST CRATER IN THE WORLD.--ROUTE OVER THE ANDES TO THE AMAZON.--RETURN TO THE COAST.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Nobody now living can tell how old Quito is," said the Doctor; "it was founded many centuries ago by the Quitas or Quichas, and its early history is buried in obscurity.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading According to some traditions it is nearly two thousand years old.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The time was improved by a study of the history of the city, and when they started out the next morning they were well stocked with information.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The journey from Bodegas to Quito had exhausted the strength of our friends, and they were quite willing to rest in the hotel during the first evening of their stay in the capital.
stockedadjectiveUS /stɑːkt/
furnished with more than enough
From this reading The time was improved by a study of the history of the city, and when they started out the next morning they were well stocked with information.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The journey from Bodegas to Quito had exhausted the strength of our friends, and they were quite willing to rest in the hotel during the first evening of their stay in the capital.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The time was improved by a study of the history of the city, and when they started out the next morning they were well stocked with information.
express in words
From this reading "Nobody now living can tell how old Quito is," said the Doctor; "it was founded many centuries ago by the Quitas or Quichas, and its early history is buried in obscurity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DESCRIPTION OF QUITO.--VISIT TO THE VOLCANO OF PICHINCHA.--THE DEEPEST CRATER IN THE WORLD.--ROUTE OVER THE ANDES TO THE AMAZON.--RETURN TO THE COAST.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The journey from Bodegas to Quito had exhausted the strength of our friends, and they were quite willing to rest in the hotel during the first evening of their stay in the capital.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The journey from Bodegas to Quito had exhausted the strength of our friends, and they were quite willing to rest in the hotel during the first evening of their stay in the capital.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading According to some traditions it is nearly two thousand years old.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The time was improved by a study of the history of the city, and when they started out the next morning they were well stocked with information.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DESCRIPTION OF QUITO.--VISIT TO THE VOLCANO OF PICHINCHA.--THE DEEPEST CRATER IN THE WORLD.--ROUTE OVER THE ANDES TO THE AMAZON.--RETURN TO THE COAST.
traditionsnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading According to some traditions it is nearly two thousand years old.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading According to some traditions it is nearly two thousand years old.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
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VOLCANOnounUS /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊ/
a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
From this reading DESCRIPTION OF QUITO.--VISIT TO THE VOLCANO OF PICHINCHA.--THE DEEPEST CRATER IN THE WORLD.--ROUTE OVER THE ANDES TO THE AMAZON.--RETURN TO THE COAST.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The time was improved by a study of the history of the city, and when they started out the next morning they were well stocked with information.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The time was improved by a study of the history of the city, and when they started out the next morning they were well stocked with information.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The journey from Bodegas to Quito had exhausted the strength of our friends, and they were quite willing to rest in the hotel during the first evening of their stay in the capital.
at the time that
From this reading The time was improved by a study of the history of the city, and when they started out the next morning they were well stocked with information.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading The journey from Bodegas to Quito had exhausted the strength of our friends, and they were quite willing to rest in the hotel during the first evening of their stay in the capital.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The time was improved by a study of the history of the city, and when they started out the next morning they were well stocked with information.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading DESCRIPTION OF QUITO.--VISIT TO THE VOLCANO OF PICHINCHA.--THE DEEPEST CRATER IN THE WORLD.--ROUTE OVER THE ANDES TO THE AMAZON.--RETURN TO THE COAST.
a late time of life
From this reading According to some traditions it is nearly two thousand years old.
