used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading The fashions of Paris have been adopted by society people in Lima, and the picturesqueness of the old style of dress is fast disappearing.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
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a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Horseback riding is a fashionable amusement in Lima, to judge by the number of mounted men that are seen in the streets and in the surrounding country.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading EQUESTRIANS AND THEIR COSTUMES.--LADIES OF LIMA.--EXCURSIONS AMONG RUINS.--PACHACAMAC, A HOLY CITY.--THE ANCIENT PERUVIANS.--ORIGIN OF THE INCA GOVERNMENT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EQUESTRIANS AND THEIR COSTUMES.--LADIES OF LIMA.--EXCURSIONS AMONG RUINS.--PACHACAMAC, A HOLY CITY.--THE ANCIENT PERUVIANS.--ORIGIN OF THE INCA GOVERNMENT.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Horseback riding is a fashionable amusement in Lima, to judge by the number of mounted men that are seen in the streets and in the surrounding country.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Still, there are many excellent riders in Lima, and occasionally one can be seen dressed in the costume that was once universally worn by the Peruvian cavaliers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The fashions of Paris have been adopted by society people in Lima, and the picturesqueness of the old style of dress is fast disappearing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Horseback riding is a fashionable amusement in Lima, to judge by the number of mounted men that are seen in the streets and in the surrounding country.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Still, there are many excellent riders in Lima, and occasionally one can be seen dressed in the costume that was once universally worn by the Peruvian cavaliers.
cavaliersnounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪrz/
plural of “cavalier” — a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading Still, there are many excellent riders in Lima, and occasionally one can be seen dressed in the costume that was once universally worn by the Peruvian cavaliers.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
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costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Still, there are many excellent riders in Lima, and occasionally one can be seen dressed in the costume that was once universally worn by the Peruvian cavaliers.
COSTUMESnounUS /kɑːˈstuːmz/
plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
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a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Horseback riding is a fashionable amusement in Lima, to judge by the number of mounted men that are seen in the streets and in the surrounding country.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Our friends learned, somewhat to their disappointment, that it has declined a good deal in the past twenty years, and the gentlemen of Lima are now less renowned than formerly for their equestrianism.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading Our friends learned, somewhat to their disappointment, that it has declined a good deal in the past twenty years, and the gentlemen of Lima are now less renowned than formerly for their equestrianism.
disappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading The fashions of Paris have been adopted by society people in Lima, and the picturesqueness of the old style of dress is fast disappearing.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Our friends learned, somewhat to their disappointment, that it has declined a good deal in the past twenty years, and the gentlemen of Lima are now less renowned than formerly for their equestrianism.
put on clothes
From this reading The fashions of Paris have been adopted by society people in Lima, and the picturesqueness of the old style of dress is fast disappearing.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Still, there are many excellent riders in Lima, and occasionally one can be seen dressed in the costume that was once universally worn by the Peruvian cavaliers.
equestrianism
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From this reading Our friends learned, somewhat to their disappointment, that it has declined a good deal in the past twenty years, and the gentlemen of Lima are now less renowned than formerly for their equestrianism.
EQUESTRIANS
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very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Still, there are many excellent riders in Lima, and occasionally one can be seen dressed in the costume that was once universally worn by the Peruvian cavaliers.
EXCURSIONSnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
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fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading Horseback riding is a fashionable amusement in Lima, to judge by the number of mounted men that are seen in the streets and in the surrounding country.
fashionsnounUS /ˈfæʃənz/
plural of “fashion” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The fashions of Paris have been adopted by society people in Lima, and the picturesqueness of the old style of dress is fast disappearing.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The fashions of Paris have been adopted by society people in Lima, and the picturesqueness of the old style of dress is fast disappearing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Our friends learned, somewhat to their disappointment, that it has declined a good deal in the past twenty years, and the gentlemen of Lima are now less renowned than formerly for their equestrianism.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading Our friends learned, somewhat to their disappointment, that it has declined a good deal in the past twenty years, and the gentlemen of Lima are now less renowned than formerly for their equestrianism.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Our friends learned, somewhat to their disappointment, that it has declined a good deal in the past twenty years, and the gentlemen of Lima are now less renowned than formerly for their equestrianism.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Our friends learned, somewhat to their disappointment, that it has declined a good deal in the past twenty years, and the gentlemen of Lima are now less renowned than formerly for their equestrianism.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Our friends learned, somewhat to their disappointment, that it has declined a good deal in the past twenty years, and the gentlemen of Lima are now less renowned than formerly for their equestrianism.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading EQUESTRIANS AND THEIR COSTUMES.--LADIES OF LIMA.--EXCURSIONS AMONG RUINS.--PACHACAMAC, A HOLY CITY.--THE ANCIENT PERUVIANS.--ORIGIN OF THE INCA GOVERNMENT.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our friends learned, somewhat to their disappointment, that it has declined a good deal in the past twenty years, and the gentlemen of Lima are now less renowned than formerly for their equestrianism.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The fashions of Paris have been adopted by society people in Lima, and the picturesqueness of the old style of dress is fast disappearing.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading EQUESTRIANS AND THEIR COSTUMES.--LADIES OF LIMA.--EXCURSIONS AMONG RUINS.--PACHACAMAC, A HOLY CITY.--THE ANCIENT PERUVIANS.--ORIGIN OF THE INCA GOVERNMENT.
HorsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading Horseback riding is a fashionable amusement in Lima, to judge by the number of mounted men that are seen in the streets and in the surrounding country.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Horseback riding is a fashionable amusement in Lima, to judge by the number of mounted men that are seen in the streets and in the surrounding country.
INCAnounUS /ˈɪŋkə/
a ruler of the Incas (or a member of his family)
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Horseback riding is a fashionable amusement in Lima, to judge by the number of mounted men that are seen in the streets and in the surrounding country.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Our friends learned, somewhat to their disappointment, that it has declined a good deal in the past twenty years, and the gentlemen of Lima are now less renowned than formerly for their equestrianism.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Horseback riding is a fashionable amusement in Lima, to judge by the number of mounted men that are seen in the streets and in the surrounding country.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading EQUESTRIANS AND THEIR COSTUMES.--LADIES OF LIMA.--EXCURSIONS AMONG RUINS.--PACHACAMAC, A HOLY CITY.--THE ANCIENT PERUVIANS.--ORIGIN OF THE INCA GOVERNMENT.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Our friends learned, somewhat to their disappointment, that it has declined a good deal in the past twenty years, and the gentlemen of Lima are now less renowned than formerly for their equestrianism.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Our friends learned, somewhat to their disappointment, that it has declined a good deal in the past twenty years, and the gentlemen of Lima are now less renowned than formerly for their equestrianism.
LIMAnounUS /ˈlaɪmə/
capital and largest city and economic center of Peru; located in western Peru; was capital of the Spanish empire in the New World until the 19th century
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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 Still, there are many excellent riders in Lima, and occasionally one can be seen dressed in the costume that was once universally worn by the Peruvian cavaliers.
the force of workers available
From this reading Horseback riding is a fashionable amusement in Lima, to judge by the number of mounted men that are seen in the streets and in the surrounding country.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Horseback riding is a fashionable amusement in Lima, to judge by the number of mounted men that are seen in the streets and in the surrounding country.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Our friends learned, somewhat to their disappointment, that it has declined a good deal in the past twenty years, and the gentlemen of Lima are now less renowned than formerly for their equestrianism.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Horseback riding is a fashionable amusement in Lima, to judge by the number of mounted men that are seen in the streets and in the surrounding country.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Still, there are many excellent riders in Lima, and occasionally one can be seen dressed in the costume that was once universally worn by the Peruvian cavaliers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EQUESTRIANS AND THEIR COSTUMES.--LADIES OF LIMA.--EXCURSIONS AMONG RUINS.--PACHACAMAC, A HOLY CITY.--THE ANCIENT PERUVIANS.--ORIGIN OF THE INCA GOVERNMENT.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The fashions of Paris have been adopted by society people in Lima, and the picturesqueness of the old style of dress is fast disappearing.
on one occasion
From this reading Still, there are many excellent riders in Lima, and occasionally one can be seen dressed in the costume that was once universally worn by the Peruvian cavaliers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Still, there are many excellent riders in Lima, and occasionally one can be seen dressed in the costume that was once universally worn by the Peruvian cavaliers.
ORIGINnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
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belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our friends learned, somewhat to their disappointment, that it has declined a good deal in the past twenty years, and the gentlemen of Lima are now less renowned than formerly for their equestrianism.
PACHACAMAC
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the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading The fashions of Paris have been adopted by society people in Lima, and the picturesqueness of the old style of dress is fast disappearing.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Our friends learned, somewhat to their disappointment, that it has declined a good deal in the past twenty years, and the gentlemen of Lima are now less renowned than formerly for their equestrianism.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The fashions of Paris have been adopted by society people in Lima, and the picturesqueness of the old style of dress is fast disappearing.
PeruviannounUS /pərˈuːviən/
a native or inhabitant of Peru
From this reading Still, there are many excellent riders in Lima, and occasionally one can be seen dressed in the costume that was once universally worn by the Peruvian cavaliers.
PERUVIANSnounUS /pərˈuːviənz/
plural of “peruvian” — a native or inhabitant of Peru
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picturesquenessnoun
the quality of being strikingly expressive or vivid
From this reading The fashions of Paris have been adopted by society people in Lima, and the picturesqueness of the old style of dress is fast disappearing.
renownedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnaʊnd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Our friends learned, somewhat to their disappointment, that it has declined a good deal in the past twenty years, and the gentlemen of Lima are now less renowned than formerly for their equestrianism.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Still, there are many excellent riders in Lima, and occasionally one can be seen dressed in the costume that was once universally worn by the Peruvian cavaliers.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Horseback riding is a fashionable amusement in Lima, to judge by the number of mounted men that are seen in the streets and in the surrounding country.
RUINSnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
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inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Horseback riding is a fashionable amusement in Lima, to judge by the number of mounted men that are seen in the streets and in the surrounding country.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The fashions of Paris have been adopted by society people in Lima, and the picturesqueness of the old style of dress is fast disappearing.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Our friends learned, somewhat to their disappointment, that it has declined a good deal in the past twenty years, and the gentlemen of Lima are now less renowned than formerly for their equestrianism.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, there are many excellent riders in Lima, and occasionally one can be seen dressed in the costume that was once universally worn by the Peruvian cavaliers.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Horseback riding is a fashionable amusement in Lima, to judge by the number of mounted men that are seen in the streets and in the surrounding country.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The fashions of Paris have been adopted by society people in Lima, and the picturesqueness of the old style of dress is fast disappearing.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading Horseback riding is a fashionable amusement in Lima, to judge by the number of mounted men that are seen in the streets and in the surrounding country.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Our friends learned, somewhat to their disappointment, that it has declined a good deal in the past twenty years, and the gentlemen of Lima are now less renowned than formerly for their equestrianism.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Horseback riding is a fashionable amusement in Lima, to judge by the number of mounted men that are seen in the streets and in the surrounding country.
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 EQUESTRIANS AND THEIR COSTUMES.--LADIES OF LIMA.--EXCURSIONS AMONG RUINS.--PACHACAMAC, A HOLY CITY.--THE ANCIENT PERUVIANS.--ORIGIN OF THE INCA GOVERNMENT.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Still, there are many excellent riders in Lima, and occasionally one can be seen dressed in the costume that was once universally worn by the Peruvian cavaliers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Horseback riding is a fashionable amusement in Lima, to judge by the number of mounted men that are seen in the streets and in the surrounding country.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Our friends learned, somewhat to their disappointment, that it has declined a good deal in the past twenty years, and the gentlemen of Lima are now less renowned than formerly for their equestrianism.
universallyadverbUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəli/
everywhere
From this reading Still, there are many excellent riders in Lima, and occasionally one can be seen dressed in the costume that was once universally worn by the Peruvian cavaliers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Still, there are many excellent riders in Lima, and occasionally one can be seen dressed in the costume that was once universally worn by the Peruvian cavaliers.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Still, there are many excellent riders in Lima, and occasionally one can be seen dressed in the costume that was once universally worn by the Peruvian cavaliers.
a late time of life
From this reading Our friends learned, somewhat to their disappointment, that it has declined a good deal in the past twenty years, and the gentlemen of Lima are now less renowned than formerly for their equestrianism.
