Chapter X

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

From this reading The scene is no longer in the Cordilleras, but in the midst of the vast deserts which separate Brazil from the Spanish possessions--a kind of neutral territory, which the two nations had for a long time desperately disputed, and which was held by warlike and independent Indians.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About ten days had passed between the events that we have just related and the day on which we resume our narrative.

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

From this reading The spot to which we have transported our scene was an immense plain enclosed by high mountains, whose peaks were covered in snow.

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

From this reading About ten days had passed between the events that we have just related and the day on which we resume our narrative.

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

From this reading A large river divided the plain into two nearly equal parts, though with a thousand capricious windings; its silvery waters, slightly rippled by the morning breeze and glittering in the first rays of the sun, reflected changing colours as if thousands of diamonds had been scattered on its bosom.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A large river divided the plain into two nearly equal parts, though with a thousand capricious windings; its silvery waters, slightly rippled by the morning breeze and glittering in the first rays of the sun, reflected changing colours as if thousands of diamonds had been scattered on its bosom.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading About ten days had passed between the events that we have just related and the day on which we resume our narrative.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading A large river divided the plain into two nearly equal parts, though with a thousand capricious windings; its silvery waters, slightly rippled by the morning breeze and glittering in the first rays of the sun, reflected changing colours as if thousands of diamonds had been scattered on its bosom.

the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter

From this reading The scene is no longer in the Cordilleras, but in the midst of the vast deserts which separate Brazil from the Spanish possessions--a kind of neutral territory, which the two nations had for a long time desperately disputed, and which was held by warlike and independent Indians.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading A large river divided the plain into two nearly equal parts, though with a thousand capricious windings; its silvery waters, slightly rippled by the morning breeze and glittering in the first rays of the sun, reflected changing colours as if thousands of diamonds had been scattered on its bosom.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The scene is no longer in the Cordilleras, but in the midst of the vast deserts which separate Brazil from the Spanish possessions--a kind of neutral territory, which the two nations had for a long time desperately disputed, and which was held by warlike and independent Indians.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The scene is no longer in the Cordilleras, but in the midst of the vast deserts which separate Brazil from the Spanish possessions--a kind of neutral territory, which the two nations had for a long time desperately disputed, and which was held by warlike and independent Indians.

changeable

From this reading A large river divided the plain into two nearly equal parts, though with a thousand capricious windings; its silvery waters, slightly rippled by the morning breeze and glittering in the first rays of the sun, reflected changing colours as if thousands of diamonds had been scattered on its bosom.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading A large river divided the plain into two nearly equal parts, though with a thousand capricious windings; its silvery waters, slightly rippled by the morning breeze and glittering in the first rays of the sun, reflected changing colours as if thousands of diamonds had been scattered on its bosom.

a distinguishing emblem

From this reading A large river divided the plain into two nearly equal parts, though with a thousand capricious windings; its silvery waters, slightly rippled by the morning breeze and glittering in the first rays of the sun, reflected changing colours as if thousands of diamonds had been scattered on its bosom.

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From this reading The scene is no longer in the Cordilleras, but in the midst of the vast deserts which separate Brazil from the Spanish possessions--a kind of neutral territory, which the two nations had for a long time desperately disputed, and which was held by warlike and independent Indians.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The spot to which we have transported our scene was an immense plain enclosed by high mountains, whose peaks were covered in snow.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading About ten days had passed between the events that we have just related and the day on which we resume our narrative.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading About ten days had passed between the events that we have just related and the day on which we resume our narrative.

plural of “desert” — arid land with little or no vegetation

From this reading The scene is no longer in the Cordilleras, but in the midst of the vast deserts which separate Brazil from the Spanish possessions--a kind of neutral territory, which the two nations had for a long time desperately disputed, and which was held by warlike and independent Indians.

with great urgency

From this reading The scene is no longer in the Cordilleras, but in the midst of the vast deserts which separate Brazil from the Spanish possessions--a kind of neutral territory, which the two nations had for a long time desperately disputed, and which was held by warlike and independent Indians.

plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading A large river divided the plain into two nearly equal parts, though with a thousand capricious windings; its silvery waters, slightly rippled by the morning breeze and glittering in the first rays of the sun, reflected changing colours as if thousands of diamonds had been scattered on its bosom.

subject to disagreement and debate

From this reading The scene is no longer in the Cordilleras, but in the midst of the vast deserts which separate Brazil from the Spanish possessions--a kind of neutral territory, which the two nations had for a long time desperately disputed, and which was held by warlike and independent Indians.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading A large river divided the plain into two nearly equal parts, though with a thousand capricious windings; its silvery waters, slightly rippled by the morning breeze and glittering in the first rays of the sun, reflected changing colours as if thousands of diamonds had been scattered on its bosom.

closed in or surrounded or included within

From this reading The spot to which we have transported our scene was an immense plain enclosed by high mountains, whose peaks were covered in snow.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading A large river divided the plain into two nearly equal parts, though with a thousand capricious windings; its silvery waters, slightly rippled by the morning breeze and glittering in the first rays of the sun, reflected changing colours as if thousands of diamonds had been scattered on its bosom.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading About ten days had passed between the events that we have just related and the day on which we resume our narrative.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A large river divided the plain into two nearly equal parts, though with a thousand capricious windings; its silvery waters, slightly rippled by the morning breeze and glittering in the first rays of the sun, reflected changing colours as if thousands of diamonds had been scattered on its bosom.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The scene is no longer in the Cordilleras, but in the midst of the vast deserts which separate Brazil from the Spanish possessions--a kind of neutral territory, which the two nations had for a long time desperately disputed, and which was held by warlike and independent Indians.

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From this reading THE FORAGERS.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The scene is no longer in the Cordilleras, but in the midst of the vast deserts which separate Brazil from the Spanish possessions--a kind of neutral territory, which the two nations had for a long time desperately disputed, and which was held by warlike and independent Indians.

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading A large river divided the plain into two nearly equal parts, though with a thousand capricious windings; its silvery waters, slightly rippled by the morning breeze and glittering in the first rays of the sun, reflected changing colours as if thousands of diamonds had been scattered on its bosom.

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

From this reading About ten days had passed between the events that we have just related and the day on which we resume our narrative.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading About ten days had passed between the events that we have just related and the day on which we resume our narrative.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The scene is no longer in the Cordilleras, but in the midst of the vast deserts which separate Brazil from the Spanish possessions--a kind of neutral territory, which the two nations had for a long time desperately disputed, and which was held by warlike and independent Indians.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The spot to which we have transported our scene was an immense plain enclosed by high mountains, whose peaks were covered in snow.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading A large river divided the plain into two nearly equal parts, though with a thousand capricious windings; its silvery waters, slightly rippled by the morning breeze and glittering in the first rays of the sun, reflected changing colours as if thousands of diamonds had been scattered on its bosom.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The spot to which we have transported our scene was an immense plain enclosed by high mountains, whose peaks were covered in snow.

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

From this reading The scene is no longer in the Cordilleras, but in the midst of the vast deserts which separate Brazil from the Spanish possessions--a kind of neutral territory, which the two nations had for a long time desperately disputed, and which was held by warlike and independent Indians.

free from external control and constraint

From this reading The scene is no longer in the Cordilleras, but in the midst of the vast deserts which separate Brazil from the Spanish possessions--a kind of neutral territory, which the two nations had for a long time desperately disputed, and which was held by warlike and independent Indians.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading The scene is no longer in the Cordilleras, but in the midst of the vast deserts which separate Brazil from the Spanish possessions--a kind of neutral territory, which the two nations had for a long time desperately disputed, and which was held by warlike and independent Indians.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A large river divided the plain into two nearly equal parts, though with a thousand capricious windings; its silvery waters, slightly rippled by the morning breeze and glittering in the first rays of the sun, reflected changing colours as if thousands of diamonds had been scattered on its bosom.

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

From this reading The scene is no longer in the Cordilleras, but in the midst of the vast deserts which separate Brazil from the Spanish possessions--a kind of neutral territory, which the two nations had for a long time desperately disputed, and which was held by warlike and independent Indians.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A large river divided the plain into two nearly equal parts, though with a thousand capricious windings; its silvery waters, slightly rippled by the morning breeze and glittering in the first rays of the sun, reflected changing colours as if thousands of diamonds had been scattered on its bosom.

and nothing more

From this reading About ten days had passed between the events that we have just related and the day on which we resume our narrative.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The scene is no longer in the Cordilleras, but in the midst of the vast deserts which separate Brazil from the Spanish possessions--a kind of neutral territory, which the two nations had for a long time desperately disputed, and which was held by warlike and independent Indians.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A large river divided the plain into two nearly equal parts, though with a thousand capricious windings; its silvery waters, slightly rippled by the morning breeze and glittering in the first rays of the sun, reflected changing colours as if thousands of diamonds had been scattered on its bosom.

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 The scene is no longer in the Cordilleras, but in the midst of the vast deserts which separate Brazil from the Spanish possessions--a kind of neutral territory, which the two nations had for a long time desperately disputed, and which was held by warlike and independent Indians.

for more time

From this reading The scene is no longer in the Cordilleras, but in the midst of the vast deserts which separate Brazil from the Spanish possessions--a kind of neutral territory, which the two nations had for a long time desperately disputed, and which was held by warlike and independent Indians.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading The scene is no longer in the Cordilleras, but in the midst of the vast deserts which separate Brazil from the Spanish possessions--a kind of neutral territory, which the two nations had for a long time desperately disputed, and which was held by warlike and independent Indians.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A large river divided the plain into two nearly equal parts, though with a thousand capricious windings; its silvery waters, slightly rippled by the morning breeze and glittering in the first rays of the sun, reflected changing colours as if thousands of diamonds had been scattered on its bosom.

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

From this reading The spot to which we have transported our scene was an immense plain enclosed by high mountains, whose peaks were covered in snow.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading About ten days had passed between the events that we have just related and the day on which we resume our narrative.

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The scene is no longer in the Cordilleras, but in the midst of the vast deserts which separate Brazil from the Spanish possessions--a kind of neutral territory, which the two nations had for a long time desperately disputed, and which was held by warlike and independent Indians.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading A large river divided the plain into two nearly equal parts, though with a thousand capricious windings; its silvery waters, slightly rippled by the morning breeze and glittering in the first rays of the sun, reflected changing colours as if thousands of diamonds had been scattered on its bosom.

having no personal preference

From this reading The scene is no longer in the Cordilleras, but in the midst of the vast deserts which separate Brazil from the Spanish possessions--a kind of neutral territory, which the two nations had for a long time desperately disputed, and which was held by warlike and independent Indians.

not any; not one

From this reading The scene is no longer in the Cordilleras, but in the midst of the vast deserts which separate Brazil from the Spanish possessions--a kind of neutral territory, which the two nations had for a long time desperately disputed, and which was held by warlike and independent Indians.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The scene is no longer in the Cordilleras, but in the midst of the vast deserts which separate Brazil from the Spanish possessions--a kind of neutral territory, which the two nations had for a long time desperately disputed, and which was held by warlike and independent Indians.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading About ten days had passed between the events that we have just related and the day on which we resume our narrative.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading About ten days had passed between the events that we have just related and the day on which we resume our narrative.

the local environment

From this reading A large river divided the plain into two nearly equal parts, though with a thousand capricious windings; its silvery waters, slightly rippled by the morning breeze and glittering in the first rays of the sun, reflected changing colours as if thousands of diamonds had been scattered on its bosom.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading About ten days had passed between the events that we have just related and the day on which we resume our narrative.

plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading The spot to which we have transported our scene was an immense plain enclosed by high mountains, whose peaks were covered in snow.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The spot to which we have transported our scene was an immense plain enclosed by high mountains, whose peaks were covered in snow.

plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property

From this reading The scene is no longer in the Cordilleras, but in the midst of the vast deserts which separate Brazil from the Spanish possessions--a kind of neutral territory, which the two nations had for a long time desperately disputed, and which was held by warlike and independent Indians.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading A large river divided the plain into two nearly equal parts, though with a thousand capricious windings; its silvery waters, slightly rippled by the morning breeze and glittering in the first rays of the sun, reflected changing colours as if thousands of diamonds had been scattered on its bosom.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading A large river divided the plain into two nearly equal parts, though with a thousand capricious windings; its silvery waters, slightly rippled by the morning breeze and glittering in the first rays of the sun, reflected changing colours as if thousands of diamonds had been scattered on its bosom.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading About ten days had passed between the events that we have just related and the day on which we resume our narrative.

take up or begin anew

From this reading About ten days had passed between the events that we have just related and the day on which we resume our narrative.

uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves

From this reading A large river divided the plain into two nearly equal parts, though with a thousand capricious windings; its silvery waters, slightly rippled by the morning breeze and glittering in the first rays of the sun, reflected changing colours as if thousands of diamonds had been scattered on its bosom.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading A large river divided the plain into two nearly equal parts, though with a thousand capricious windings; its silvery waters, slightly rippled by the morning breeze and glittering in the first rays of the sun, reflected changing colours as if thousands of diamonds had been scattered on its bosom.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading A large river divided the plain into two nearly equal parts, though with a thousand capricious windings; its silvery waters, slightly rippled by the morning breeze and glittering in the first rays of the sun, reflected changing colours as if thousands of diamonds had been scattered on its bosom.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The scene is no longer in the Cordilleras, but in the midst of the vast deserts which separate Brazil from the Spanish possessions--a kind of neutral territory, which the two nations had for a long time desperately disputed, and which was held by warlike and independent Indians.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading The scene is no longer in the Cordilleras, but in the midst of the vast deserts which separate Brazil from the Spanish possessions--a kind of neutral territory, which the two nations had for a long time desperately disputed, and which was held by warlike and independent Indians.

resembling or reminiscent of silver

From this reading A large river divided the plain into two nearly equal parts, though with a thousand capricious windings; its silvery waters, slightly rippled by the morning breeze and glittering in the first rays of the sun, reflected changing colours as if thousands of diamonds had been scattered on its bosom.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading A large river divided the plain into two nearly equal parts, though with a thousand capricious windings; its silvery waters, slightly rippled by the morning breeze and glittering in the first rays of the sun, reflected changing colours as if thousands of diamonds had been scattered on its bosom.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading The spot to which we have transported our scene was an immense plain enclosed by high mountains, whose peaks were covered in snow.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading The scene is no longer in the Cordilleras, but in the midst of the vast deserts which separate Brazil from the Spanish possessions--a kind of neutral territory, which the two nations had for a long time desperately disputed, and which was held by warlike and independent Indians.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The spot to which we have transported our scene was an immense plain enclosed by high mountains, whose peaks were covered in snow.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading A large river divided the plain into two nearly equal parts, though with a thousand capricious windings; its silvery waters, slightly rippled by the morning breeze and glittering in the first rays of the sun, reflected changing colours as if thousands of diamonds had been scattered on its bosom.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading About ten days had passed between the events that we have just related and the day on which we resume our narrative.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading The scene is no longer in the Cordilleras, but in the midst of the vast deserts which separate Brazil from the Spanish possessions--a kind of neutral territory, which the two nations had for a long time desperately disputed, and which was held by warlike and independent Indians.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading About ten days had passed between the events that we have just related and the day on which we resume our narrative.

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

From this reading THE FORAGERS.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A large river divided the plain into two nearly equal parts, though with a thousand capricious windings; its silvery waters, slightly rippled by the morning breeze and glittering in the first rays of the sun, reflected changing colours as if thousands of diamonds had been scattered on its bosom.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading A large river divided the plain into two nearly equal parts, though with a thousand capricious windings; its silvery waters, slightly rippled by the morning breeze and glittering in the first rays of the sun, reflected changing colours as if thousands of diamonds had been scattered on its bosom.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading A large river divided the plain into two nearly equal parts, though with a thousand capricious windings; its silvery waters, slightly rippled by the morning breeze and glittering in the first rays of the sun, reflected changing colours as if thousands of diamonds had been scattered on its bosom.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The scene is no longer in the Cordilleras, but in the midst of the vast deserts which separate Brazil from the Spanish possessions--a kind of neutral territory, which the two nations had for a long time desperately disputed, and which was held by warlike and independent Indians.

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

From this reading The spot to which we have transported our scene was an immense plain enclosed by high mountains, whose peaks were covered in snow.

past form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances

From this reading The spot to which we have transported our scene was an immense plain enclosed by high mountains, whose peaks were covered in snow.

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

From this reading The scene is no longer in the Cordilleras, but in the midst of the vast deserts which separate Brazil from the Spanish possessions--a kind of neutral territory, which the two nations had for a long time desperately disputed, and which was held by warlike and independent Indians.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The scene is no longer in the Cordilleras, but in the midst of the vast deserts which separate Brazil from the Spanish possessions--a kind of neutral territory, which the two nations had for a long time desperately disputed, and which was held by warlike and independent Indians.

disposed to warfare or hard-line policies

From this reading The scene is no longer in the Cordilleras, but in the midst of the vast deserts which separate Brazil from the Spanish possessions--a kind of neutral territory, which the two nations had for a long time desperately disputed, and which was held by warlike and independent Indians.

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

From this reading The scene is no longer in the Cordilleras, but in the midst of the vast deserts which separate Brazil from the Spanish possessions--a kind of neutral territory, which the two nations had for a long time desperately disputed, and which was held by warlike and independent Indians.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading A large river divided the plain into two nearly equal parts, though with a thousand capricious windings; its silvery waters, slightly rippled by the morning breeze and glittering in the first rays of the sun, reflected changing colours as if thousands of diamonds had been scattered on its bosom.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading About ten days had passed between the events that we have just related and the day on which we resume our narrative.

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

From this reading The spot to which we have transported our scene was an immense plain enclosed by high mountains, whose peaks were covered in snow.

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

From this reading About ten days had passed between the events that we have just related and the day on which we resume our narrative.

belonging to which person

From this reading The spot to which we have transported our scene was an immense plain enclosed by high mountains, whose peaks were covered in snow.

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From this reading A large river divided the plain into two nearly equal parts, though with a thousand capricious windings; its silvery waters, slightly rippled by the morning breeze and glittering in the first rays of the sun, reflected changing colours as if thousands of diamonds had been scattered on its bosom.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A large river divided the plain into two nearly equal parts, though with a thousand capricious windings; its silvery waters, slightly rippled by the morning breeze and glittering in the first rays of the sun, reflected changing colours as if thousands of diamonds had been scattered on its bosom.