Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Meanwhile, as we have seen in a preceding chapter, after the council held in the Valle del Tambo, Tyro had charged himself with the guidance of the little caravan, composed of two ladies, the French painter, the two gauchos, and himself.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading The Guarani, as a warrior, thoroughly habituated to traverse an enemy's country, watched with extreme solicitude over the safety of those who had so frankly trusted to him, roaming continually round the caravan--in advance, in the rear, and on either side.

later than; following

From this reading Meanwhile, as we have seen in a preceding chapter, after the council held in the Valle del Tambo, Tyro had charged himself with the guidance of the little caravan, composed of two ladies, the French painter, the two gauchos, and himself.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The Guarani, as a warrior, thoroughly habituated to traverse an enemy's country, watched with extreme solicitude over the safety of those who had so frankly trusted to him, roaming continually round the caravan--in advance, in the rear, and on either side.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, as we have seen in a preceding chapter, after the council held in the Valle del Tambo, Tyro had charged himself with the guidance of the little caravan, composed of two ladies, the French painter, the two gauchos, and himself.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As Tyro had foreseen, the travellers did not meet on this route any other obstacles than the material difficulties of the road--obstacles that by courage and perseverance they succeeded in overcoming.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Meanwhile, as we have seen in a preceding chapter, after the council held in the Valle del Tambo, Tyro had charged himself with the guidance of the little caravan, composed of two ladies, the French painter, the two gauchos, and himself.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As Tyro had foreseen, the travellers did not meet on this route any other obstacles than the material difficulties of the road--obstacles that by courage and perseverance they succeeded in overcoming.

past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading Every evening he camped in a position studied with care--a position which placed them, during their sleep, out of the range of a surprise.

a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file

From this reading Meanwhile, as we have seen in a preceding chapter, after the council held in the Valle del Tambo, Tyro had charged himself with the guidance of the little caravan, composed of two ladies, the French painter, the two gauchos, and himself.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Every evening he camped in a position studied with care--a position which placed them, during their sleep, out of the range of a surprise.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading Meanwhile, as we have seen in a preceding chapter, after the council held in the Valle del Tambo, Tyro had charged himself with the guidance of the little caravan, composed of two ladies, the French painter, the two gauchos, and himself.

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading Meanwhile, as we have seen in a preceding chapter, after the council held in the Valle del Tambo, Tyro had charged himself with the guidance of the little caravan, composed of two ladies, the French painter, the two gauchos, and himself.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading Meanwhile, as we have seen in a preceding chapter, after the council held in the Valle del Tambo, Tyro had charged himself with the guidance of the little caravan, composed of two ladies, the French painter, the two gauchos, and himself.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading The Guarani, as a warrior, thoroughly habituated to traverse an enemy's country, watched with extreme solicitude over the safety of those who had so frankly trusted to him, roaming continually round the caravan--in advance, in the rear, and on either side.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading Meanwhile, as we have seen in a preceding chapter, after the council held in the Valle del Tambo, Tyro had charged himself with the guidance of the little caravan, composed of two ladies, the French painter, the two gauchos, and himself.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The Guarani, as a warrior, thoroughly habituated to traverse an enemy's country, watched with extreme solicitude over the safety of those who had so frankly trusted to him, roaming continually round the caravan--in advance, in the rear, and on either side.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading As Tyro had foreseen, the travellers did not meet on this route any other obstacles than the material difficulties of the road--obstacles that by courage and perseverance they succeeded in overcoming.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Meanwhile, as we have seen in a preceding chapter, after the council held in the Valle del Tambo, Tyro had charged himself with the guidance of the little caravan, composed of two ladies, the French painter, the two gauchos, and himself.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading As Tyro had foreseen, the travellers did not meet on this route any other obstacles than the material difficulties of the road--obstacles that by courage and perseverance they succeeded in overcoming.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading As Tyro had foreseen, the travellers did not meet on this route any other obstacles than the material difficulties of the road--obstacles that by courage and perseverance they succeeded in overcoming.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Every evening he camped in a position studied with care--a position which placed them, during their sleep, out of the range of a surprise.

one or the other of two

From this reading The Guarani, as a warrior, thoroughly habituated to traverse an enemy's country, watched with extreme solicitude over the safety of those who had so frankly trusted to him, roaming continually round the caravan--in advance, in the rear, and on either side.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading The Guarani, as a warrior, thoroughly habituated to traverse an enemy's country, watched with extreme solicitude over the safety of those who had so frankly trusted to him, roaming continually round the caravan--in advance, in the rear, and on either side.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Every evening he camped in a position studied with care--a position which placed them, during their sleep, out of the range of a surprise.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every evening he camped in a position studied with care--a position which placed them, during their sleep, out of the range of a surprise.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading The Guarani, as a warrior, thoroughly habituated to traverse an enemy's country, watched with extreme solicitude over the safety of those who had so frankly trusted to him, roaming continually round the caravan--in advance, in the rear, and on either side.

inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand

From this reading As Tyro had foreseen, the travellers did not meet on this route any other obstacles than the material difficulties of the road--obstacles that by courage and perseverance they succeeded in overcoming.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading The Guarani, as a warrior, thoroughly habituated to traverse an enemy's country, watched with extreme solicitude over the safety of those who had so frankly trusted to him, roaming continually round the caravan--in advance, in the rear, and on either side.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Meanwhile, as we have seen in a preceding chapter, after the council held in the Valle del Tambo, Tyro had charged himself with the guidance of the little caravan, composed of two ladies, the French painter, the two gauchos, and himself.

plural of “gaucho” — a cowboy of the South American pampas

From this reading Meanwhile, as we have seen in a preceding chapter, after the council held in the Valle del Tambo, Tyro had charged himself with the guidance of the little caravan, composed of two ladies, the French painter, the two gauchos, and himself.

the basic unit of money in Paraguay; equal to 100 centimos

From this reading The Guarani, as a warrior, thoroughly habituated to traverse an enemy's country, watched with extreme solicitude over the safety of those who had so frankly trusted to him, roaming continually round the caravan--in advance, in the rear, and on either side.

something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

From this reading Meanwhile, as we have seen in a preceding chapter, after the council held in the Valle del Tambo, Tyro had charged himself with the guidance of the little caravan, composed of two ladies, the French painter, the two gauchos, and himself.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading THE GUIDE.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Guarani, as a warrior, thoroughly habituated to traverse an enemy's country, watched with extreme solicitude over the safety of those who had so frankly trusted to him, roaming continually round the caravan--in advance, in the rear, and on either side.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Meanwhile, as we have seen in a preceding chapter, after the council held in the Valle del Tambo, Tyro had charged himself with the guidance of the little caravan, composed of two ladies, the French painter, the two gauchos, and himself.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Meanwhile, as we have seen in a preceding chapter, after the council held in the Valle del Tambo, Tyro had charged himself with the guidance of the little caravan, composed of two ladies, the French painter, the two gauchos, and himself.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Every evening he camped in a position studied with care--a position which placed them, during their sleep, out of the range of a surprise.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Meanwhile, as we have seen in a preceding chapter, after the council held in the Valle del Tambo, Tyro had charged himself with the guidance of the little caravan, composed of two ladies, the French painter, the two gauchos, and himself.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The Guarani, as a warrior, thoroughly habituated to traverse an enemy's country, watched with extreme solicitude over the safety of those who had so frankly trusted to him, roaming continually round the caravan--in advance, in the rear, and on either side.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Meanwhile, as we have seen in a preceding chapter, after the council held in the Valle del Tambo, Tyro had charged himself with the guidance of the little caravan, composed of two ladies, the French painter, the two gauchos, and himself.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, as we have seen in a preceding chapter, after the council held in the Valle del Tambo, Tyro had charged himself with the guidance of the little caravan, composed of two ladies, the French painter, the two gauchos, and himself.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Meanwhile, as we have seen in a preceding chapter, after the council held in the Valle del Tambo, Tyro had charged himself with the guidance of the little caravan, composed of two ladies, the French painter, the two gauchos, and himself.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Meanwhile, as we have seen in a preceding chapter, after the council held in the Valle del Tambo, Tyro had charged himself with the guidance of the little caravan, composed of two ladies, the French painter, the two gauchos, and himself.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading As Tyro had foreseen, the travellers did not meet on this route any other obstacles than the material difficulties of the road--obstacles that by courage and perseverance they succeeded in overcoming.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile, as we have seen in a preceding chapter, after the council held in the Valle del Tambo, Tyro had charged himself with the guidance of the little caravan, composed of two ladies, the French painter, the two gauchos, and himself.

come together

From this reading As Tyro had foreseen, the travellers did not meet on this route any other obstacles than the material difficulties of the road--obstacles that by courage and perseverance they succeeded in overcoming.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As Tyro had foreseen, the travellers did not meet on this route any other obstacles than the material difficulties of the road--obstacles that by courage and perseverance they succeeded in overcoming.

plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading As Tyro had foreseen, the travellers did not meet on this route any other obstacles than the material difficulties of the road--obstacles that by courage and perseverance they succeeded in overcoming.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Meanwhile, as we have seen in a preceding chapter, after the council held in the Valle del Tambo, Tyro had charged himself with the guidance of the little caravan, composed of two ladies, the French painter, the two gauchos, and himself.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As Tyro had foreseen, the travellers did not meet on this route any other obstacles than the material difficulties of the road--obstacles that by courage and perseverance they succeeded in overcoming.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading As Tyro had foreseen, the travellers did not meet on this route any other obstacles than the material difficulties of the road--obstacles that by courage and perseverance they succeeded in overcoming.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Every evening he camped in a position studied with care--a position which placed them, during their sleep, out of the range of a surprise.

above and across; more than

From this reading The Guarani, as a warrior, thoroughly habituated to traverse an enemy's country, watched with extreme solicitude over the safety of those who had so frankly trusted to him, roaming continually round the caravan--in advance, in the rear, and on either side.

-ing form of “overcome” — win a victory over

From this reading As Tyro had foreseen, the travellers did not meet on this route any other obstacles than the material difficulties of the road--obstacles that by courage and perseverance they succeeded in overcoming.

an artist who paints

From this reading Meanwhile, as we have seen in a preceding chapter, after the council held in the Valle del Tambo, Tyro had charged himself with the guidance of the little caravan, composed of two ladies, the French painter, the two gauchos, and himself.

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)

From this reading As Tyro had foreseen, the travellers did not meet on this route any other obstacles than the material difficulties of the road--obstacles that by courage and perseverance they succeeded in overcoming.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Every evening he camped in a position studied with care--a position which placed them, during their sleep, out of the range of a surprise.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Every evening he camped in a position studied with care--a position which placed them, during their sleep, out of the range of a surprise.

existing or coming before

From this reading Meanwhile, as we have seen in a preceding chapter, after the council held in the Valle del Tambo, Tyro had charged himself with the guidance of the little caravan, composed of two ladies, the French painter, the two gauchos, and himself.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading Every evening he camped in a position studied with care--a position which placed them, during their sleep, out of the range of a surprise.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading The Guarani, as a warrior, thoroughly habituated to traverse an enemy's country, watched with extreme solicitude over the safety of those who had so frankly trusted to him, roaming continually round the caravan--in advance, in the rear, and on either side.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading As Tyro had foreseen, the travellers did not meet on this route any other obstacles than the material difficulties of the road--obstacles that by courage and perseverance they succeeded in overcoming.

-ing form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading The Guarani, as a warrior, thoroughly habituated to traverse an enemy's country, watched with extreme solicitude over the safety of those who had so frankly trusted to him, roaming continually round the caravan--in advance, in the rear, and on either side.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The Guarani, as a warrior, thoroughly habituated to traverse an enemy's country, watched with extreme solicitude over the safety of those who had so frankly trusted to him, roaming continually round the caravan--in advance, in the rear, and on either side.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading As Tyro had foreseen, the travellers did not meet on this route any other obstacles than the material difficulties of the road--obstacles that by courage and perseverance they succeeded in overcoming.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading The Guarani, as a warrior, thoroughly habituated to traverse an enemy's country, watched with extreme solicitude over the safety of those who had so frankly trusted to him, roaming continually round the caravan--in advance, in the rear, and on either side.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Meanwhile, as we have seen in a preceding chapter, after the council held in the Valle del Tambo, Tyro had charged himself with the guidance of the little caravan, composed of two ladies, the French painter, the two gauchos, and himself.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The Guarani, as a warrior, thoroughly habituated to traverse an enemy's country, watched with extreme solicitude over the safety of those who had so frankly trusted to him, roaming continually round the caravan--in advance, in the rear, and on either side.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Every evening he camped in a position studied with care--a position which placed them, during their sleep, out of the range of a surprise.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The Guarani, as a warrior, thoroughly habituated to traverse an enemy's country, watched with extreme solicitude over the safety of those who had so frankly trusted to him, roaming continually round the caravan--in advance, in the rear, and on either side.

a feeling of excessive concern

From this reading The Guarani, as a warrior, thoroughly habituated to traverse an enemy's country, watched with extreme solicitude over the safety of those who had so frankly trusted to him, roaming continually round the caravan--in advance, in the rear, and on either side.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading Every evening he camped in a position studied with care--a position which placed them, during their sleep, out of the range of a surprise.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading As Tyro had foreseen, the travellers did not meet on this route any other obstacles than the material difficulties of the road--obstacles that by courage and perseverance they succeeded in overcoming.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Every evening he camped in a position studied with care--a position which placed them, during their sleep, out of the range of a surprise.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Meanwhile, as we have seen in a preceding chapter, after the council held in the Valle del Tambo, Tyro had charged himself with the guidance of the little caravan, composed of two ladies, the French painter, the two gauchos, and himself.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading As Tyro had foreseen, the travellers did not meet on this route any other obstacles than the material difficulties of the road--obstacles that by courage and perseverance they succeeded in overcoming.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As Tyro had foreseen, the travellers did not meet on this route any other obstacles than the material difficulties of the road--obstacles that by courage and perseverance they succeeded in overcoming.

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

From this reading THE GUIDE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Every evening he camped in a position studied with care--a position which placed them, during their sleep, out of the range of a surprise.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Every evening he camped in a position studied with care--a position which placed them, during their sleep, out of the range of a surprise.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As Tyro had foreseen, the travellers did not meet on this route any other obstacles than the material difficulties of the road--obstacles that by courage and perseverance they succeeded in overcoming.

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

From this reading As Tyro had foreseen, the travellers did not meet on this route any other obstacles than the material difficulties of the road--obstacles that by courage and perseverance they succeeded in overcoming.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading The Guarani, as a warrior, thoroughly habituated to traverse an enemy's country, watched with extreme solicitude over the safety of those who had so frankly trusted to him, roaming continually round the caravan--in advance, in the rear, and on either side.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The Guarani, as a warrior, thoroughly habituated to traverse an enemy's country, watched with extreme solicitude over the safety of those who had so frankly trusted to him, roaming continually round the caravan--in advance, in the rear, and on either side.

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

From this reading The Guarani, as a warrior, thoroughly habituated to traverse an enemy's country, watched with extreme solicitude over the safety of those who had so frankly trusted to him, roaming continually round the caravan--in advance, in the rear, and on either side.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading As Tyro had foreseen, the travellers did not meet on this route any other obstacles than the material difficulties of the road--obstacles that by courage and perseverance they succeeded in overcoming.

travel across or pass over

From this reading The Guarani, as a warrior, thoroughly habituated to traverse an enemy's country, watched with extreme solicitude over the safety of those who had so frankly trusted to him, roaming continually round the caravan--in advance, in the rear, and on either side.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading The Guarani, as a warrior, thoroughly habituated to traverse an enemy's country, watched with extreme solicitude over the safety of those who had so frankly trusted to him, roaming continually round the caravan--in advance, in the rear, and on either side.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Meanwhile, as we have seen in a preceding chapter, after the council held in the Valle del Tambo, Tyro had charged himself with the guidance of the little caravan, composed of two ladies, the French painter, the two gauchos, and himself.

someone new to a field or activity

From this reading Meanwhile, as we have seen in a preceding chapter, after the council held in the Valle del Tambo, Tyro had charged himself with the guidance of the little caravan, composed of two ladies, the French painter, the two gauchos, and himself.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Meanwhile, as we have seen in a preceding chapter, after the council held in the Valle del Tambo, Tyro had charged himself with the guidance of the little caravan, composed of two ladies, the French painter, the two gauchos, and himself.

someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading The Guarani, as a warrior, thoroughly habituated to traverse an enemy's country, watched with extreme solicitude over the safety of those who had so frankly trusted to him, roaming continually round the caravan--in advance, in the rear, and on either side.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading The Guarani, as a warrior, thoroughly habituated to traverse an enemy's country, watched with extreme solicitude over the safety of those who had so frankly trusted to him, roaming continually round the caravan--in advance, in the rear, and on either side.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Meanwhile, as we have seen in a preceding chapter, after the council held in the Valle del Tambo, Tyro had charged himself with the guidance of the little caravan, composed of two ladies, the French painter, the two gauchos, and himself.

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

From this reading Every evening he camped in a position studied with care--a position which placed them, during their sleep, out of the range of a surprise.

which person or people

From this reading The Guarani, as a warrior, thoroughly habituated to traverse an enemy's country, watched with extreme solicitude over the safety of those who had so frankly trusted to him, roaming continually round the caravan--in advance, in the rear, and on either side.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Meanwhile, as we have seen in a preceding chapter, after the council held in the Valle del Tambo, Tyro had charged himself with the guidance of the little caravan, composed of two ladies, the French painter, the two gauchos, and himself.