used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was the intention of our friends to leave Puno on the morning following the conversation recorded in the last chapter, but there was a slight hitch in their plans.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Manuel, the guide who had been engaged to accompany them, said it was advisable to purchase provisions and other necessaries before starting, as there was doubt about finding them along the road.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading When all was completed it was found that the steamboat was absent on a trip up the lake, and another day was lost in waiting for her.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Manuel, the guide who had been engaged to accompany them, said it was advisable to purchase provisions and other necessaries before starting, as there was doubt about finding them along the road.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Acting under his advice, a day was spent in the shops, and another in putting the articles into packages suitable for mountain travel.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Acting under his advice, a day was spent in the shops, and another in putting the articles into packages suitable for mountain travel.
advisableadjectiveUS /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/
worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
From this reading Manuel, the guide who had been engaged to accompany them, said it was advisable to purchase provisions and other necessaries before starting, as there was doubt about finding them along the road.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading When all was completed it was found that the steamboat was absent on a trip up the lake, and another day was lost in waiting for her.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Manuel, the guide who had been engaged to accompany them, said it was advisable to purchase provisions and other necessaries before starting, as there was doubt about finding them along the road.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Manuel, the guide who had been engaged to accompany them, said it was advisable to purchase provisions and other necessaries before starting, as there was doubt about finding them along the road.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Acting under his advice, a day was spent in the shops, and another in putting the articles into packages suitable for mountain travel.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Acting under his advice, a day was spent in the shops, and another in putting the articles into packages suitable for mountain travel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Manuel, the guide who had been engaged to accompany them, said it was advisable to purchase provisions and other necessaries before starting, as there was doubt about finding them along the road.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Manuel, the guide who had been engaged to accompany them, said it was advisable to purchase provisions and other necessaries before starting, as there was doubt about finding them along the road.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Manuel, the guide who had been engaged to accompany them, said it was advisable to purchase provisions and other necessaries before starting, as there was doubt about finding them along the road.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading LEAVING PUNO.--CROSSING LAKE TITICACA.--RESOURCES OF BOLIVIA.--SILVER MINING.--PRIMITIVE LODGINGS.--BEGINNING THE JOURNEY TO THE EASTWARD.
BOLIVIAnounUS /bəˈlɪviə/
a landlocked republic in central South America; Simon Bolivar founded Bolivia in 1825 after winning independence from Spain
From this reading LEAVING PUNO.--CROSSING LAKE TITICACA.--RESOURCES OF BOLIVIA.--SILVER MINING.--PRIMITIVE LODGINGS.--BEGINNING THE JOURNEY TO THE EASTWARD.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was the intention of our friends to leave Puno on the morning following the conversation recorded in the last chapter, but there was a slight hitch in their plans.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading It was the intention of our friends to leave Puno on the morning following the conversation recorded in the last chapter, but there was a slight hitch in their plans.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading When all was completed it was found that the steamboat was absent on a trip up the lake, and another day was lost in waiting for her.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading It was the intention of our friends to leave Puno on the morning following the conversation recorded in the last chapter, but there was a slight hitch in their plans.
traveling across
From this reading LEAVING PUNO.--CROSSING LAKE TITICACA.--RESOURCES OF BOLIVIA.--SILVER MINING.--PRIMITIVE LODGINGS.--BEGINNING THE JOURNEY TO THE EASTWARD.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Acting under his advice, a day was spent in the shops, and another in putting the articles into packages suitable for mountain travel.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Manuel, the guide who had been engaged to accompany them, said it was advisable to purchase provisions and other necessaries before starting, as there was doubt about finding them along the road.
EASTWARDadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading LEAVING PUNO.--CROSSING LAKE TITICACA.--RESOURCES OF BOLIVIA.--SILVER MINING.--PRIMITIVE LODGINGS.--BEGINNING THE JOURNEY TO THE EASTWARD.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Manuel, the guide who had been engaged to accompany them, said it was advisable to purchase provisions and other necessaries before starting, as there was doubt about finding them along the road.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Manuel, the guide who had been engaged to accompany them, said it was advisable to purchase provisions and other necessaries before starting, as there was doubt about finding them along the road.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was the intention of our friends to leave Puno on the morning following the conversation recorded in the last chapter, but there was a slight hitch in their plans.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Acting under his advice, a day was spent in the shops, and another in putting the articles into packages suitable for mountain travel.
set up or found
From this reading When all was completed it was found that the steamboat was absent on a trip up the lake, and another day was lost in waiting for her.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was the intention of our friends to leave Puno on the morning following the conversation recorded in the last chapter, but there was a slight hitch in their plans.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Manuel, the guide who had been engaged to accompany them, said it was advisable to purchase provisions and other necessaries before starting, as there was doubt about finding them along the road.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Manuel, the guide who had been engaged to accompany them, said it was advisable to purchase provisions and other necessaries before starting, as there was doubt about finding them along the road.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When all was completed it was found that the steamboat was absent on a trip up the lake, and another day was lost in waiting for her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Acting under his advice, a day was spent in the shops, and another in putting the articles into packages suitable for mountain travel.
hitchverbUS /hɪtʃ/
to hook or entangle
From this reading It was the intention of our friends to leave Puno on the morning following the conversation recorded in the last chapter, but there was a slight hitch in their plans.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the intention of our friends to leave Puno on the morning following the conversation recorded in the last chapter, but there was a slight hitch in their plans.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was the intention of our friends to leave Puno on the morning following the conversation recorded in the last chapter, but there was a slight hitch in their plans.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Acting under his advice, a day was spent in the shops, and another in putting the articles into packages suitable for mountain travel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the intention of our friends to leave Puno on the morning following the conversation recorded in the last chapter, but there was a slight hitch in their plans.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading LEAVING PUNO.--CROSSING LAKE TITICACA.--RESOURCES OF BOLIVIA.--SILVER MINING.--PRIMITIVE LODGINGS.--BEGINNING THE JOURNEY TO THE EASTWARD.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading LEAVING PUNO.--CROSSING LAKE TITICACA.--RESOURCES OF BOLIVIA.--SILVER MINING.--PRIMITIVE LODGINGS.--BEGINNING THE JOURNEY TO THE EASTWARD.
immediately past
From this reading It was the intention of our friends to leave Puno on the morning following the conversation recorded in the last chapter, but there was a slight hitch in their plans.
go away from a place
From this reading It was the intention of our friends to leave Puno on the morning following the conversation recorded in the last chapter, but there was a slight hitch in their plans.
the act of departing
From this reading LEAVING PUNO.--CROSSING LAKE TITICACA.--RESOURCES OF BOLIVIA.--SILVER MINING.--PRIMITIVE LODGINGS.--BEGINNING THE JOURNEY TO THE EASTWARD.
LODGINGSnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading LEAVING PUNO.--CROSSING LAKE TITICACA.--RESOURCES OF BOLIVIA.--SILVER MINING.--PRIMITIVE LODGINGS.--BEGINNING THE JOURNEY TO THE EASTWARD.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading When all was completed it was found that the steamboat was absent on a trip up the lake, and another day was lost in waiting for her.
Manuel
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From this reading Manuel, the guide who had been engaged to accompany them, said it was advisable to purchase provisions and other necessaries before starting, as there was doubt about finding them along the road.
MININGnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading LEAVING PUNO.--CROSSING LAKE TITICACA.--RESOURCES OF BOLIVIA.--SILVER MINING.--PRIMITIVE LODGINGS.--BEGINNING THE JOURNEY TO THE EASTWARD.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was the intention of our friends to leave Puno on the morning following the conversation recorded in the last chapter, but there was a slight hitch in their plans.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Acting under his advice, a day was spent in the shops, and another in putting the articles into packages suitable for mountain travel.
necessaries
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Manuel, the guide who had been engaged to accompany them, said it was advisable to purchase provisions and other necessaries before starting, as there was doubt about finding them along the road.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LEAVING PUNO.--CROSSING LAKE TITICACA.--RESOURCES OF BOLIVIA.--SILVER MINING.--PRIMITIVE LODGINGS.--BEGINNING THE JOURNEY TO THE EASTWARD.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was the intention of our friends to leave Puno on the morning following the conversation recorded in the last chapter, but there was a slight hitch in their plans.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Manuel, the guide who had been engaged to accompany them, said it was advisable to purchase provisions and other necessaries before starting, as there was doubt about finding them along the road.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was the intention of our friends to leave Puno on the morning following the conversation recorded in the last chapter, but there was a slight hitch in their plans.
packagesnounUS /ˈpækədʒəz/
plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Acting under his advice, a day was spent in the shops, and another in putting the articles into packages suitable for mountain travel.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading It was the intention of our friends to leave Puno on the morning following the conversation recorded in the last chapter, but there was a slight hitch in their plans.
PRIMITIVEadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading LEAVING PUNO.--CROSSING LAKE TITICACA.--RESOURCES OF BOLIVIA.--SILVER MINING.--PRIMITIVE LODGINGS.--BEGINNING THE JOURNEY TO THE EASTWARD.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Manuel, the guide who had been engaged to accompany them, said it was advisable to purchase provisions and other necessaries before starting, as there was doubt about finding them along the road.
PUNO
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LEAVING PUNO.--CROSSING LAKE TITICACA.--RESOURCES OF BOLIVIA.--SILVER MINING.--PRIMITIVE LODGINGS.--BEGINNING THE JOURNEY TO THE EASTWARD.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Manuel, the guide who had been engaged to accompany them, said it was advisable to purchase provisions and other necessaries before starting, as there was doubt about finding them along the road.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Acting under his advice, a day was spent in the shops, and another in putting the articles into packages suitable for mountain travel.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading It was the intention of our friends to leave Puno on the morning following the conversation recorded in the last chapter, but there was a slight hitch in their plans.
RESOURCESnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading LEAVING PUNO.--CROSSING LAKE TITICACA.--RESOURCES OF BOLIVIA.--SILVER MINING.--PRIMITIVE LODGINGS.--BEGINNING THE JOURNEY TO THE EASTWARD.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Manuel, the guide who had been engaged to accompany them, said it was advisable to purchase provisions and other necessaries before starting, as there was doubt about finding them along the road.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Manuel, the guide who had been engaged to accompany them, said it was advisable to purchase provisions and other necessaries before starting, as there was doubt about finding them along the road.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Acting under his advice, a day was spent in the shops, and another in putting the articles into packages suitable for mountain travel.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading LEAVING PUNO.--CROSSING LAKE TITICACA.--RESOURCES OF BOLIVIA.--SILVER MINING.--PRIMITIVE LODGINGS.--BEGINNING THE JOURNEY TO THE EASTWARD.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading It was the intention of our friends to leave Puno on the morning following the conversation recorded in the last chapter, but there was a slight hitch in their plans.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Acting under his advice, a day was spent in the shops, and another in putting the articles into packages suitable for mountain travel.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Manuel, the guide who had been engaged to accompany them, said it was advisable to purchase provisions and other necessaries before starting, as there was doubt about finding them along the road.
steamboatnounUS /ˈstiːmboʊt/
a boat propelled by a steam engine
From this reading When all was completed it was found that the steamboat was absent on a trip up the lake, and another day was lost in waiting for her.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Acting under his advice, a day was spent in the shops, and another in putting the articles into packages suitable for mountain travel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When all was completed it was found that the steamboat was absent on a trip up the lake, and another day was lost in waiting for her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LEAVING PUNO.--CROSSING LAKE TITICACA.--RESOURCES OF BOLIVIA.--SILVER MINING.--PRIMITIVE LODGINGS.--BEGINNING THE JOURNEY TO THE EASTWARD.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was the intention of our friends to leave Puno on the morning following the conversation recorded in the last chapter, but there was a slight hitch in their plans.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Manuel, the guide who had been engaged to accompany them, said it was advisable to purchase provisions and other necessaries before starting, as there was doubt about finding them along the road.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was the intention of our friends to leave Puno on the morning following the conversation recorded in the last chapter, but there was a slight hitch in their plans.
TITICACA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LEAVING PUNO.--CROSSING LAKE TITICACA.--RESOURCES OF BOLIVIA.--SILVER MINING.--PRIMITIVE LODGINGS.--BEGINNING THE JOURNEY TO THE EASTWARD.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LEAVING PUNO.--CROSSING LAKE TITICACA.--RESOURCES OF BOLIVIA.--SILVER MINING.--PRIMITIVE LODGINGS.--BEGINNING THE JOURNEY TO THE EASTWARD.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Acting under his advice, a day was spent in the shops, and another in putting the articles into packages suitable for mountain travel.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading When all was completed it was found that the steamboat was absent on a trip up the lake, and another day was lost in waiting for her.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Acting under his advice, a day was spent in the shops, and another in putting the articles into packages suitable for mountain travel.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When all was completed it was found that the steamboat was absent on a trip up the lake, and another day was lost in waiting for her.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading When all was completed it was found that the steamboat was absent on a trip up the lake, and another day was lost in waiting for her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the intention of our friends to leave Puno on the morning following the conversation recorded in the last chapter, but there was a slight hitch in their plans.
at the time that
From this reading When all was completed it was found that the steamboat was absent on a trip up the lake, and another day was lost in waiting for her.
which person or people
From this reading Manuel, the guide who had been engaged to accompany them, said it was advisable to purchase provisions and other necessaries before starting, as there was doubt about finding them along the road.
