used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dora rode on a little mule, and the Professor walked by her side, holding the bridle.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading On the following morning, having landed on the soil of Central America, they started across the Isthmus.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Along the road were a number of small houses, where the natives sold fruit and coffee to travelers, who came in crowds after a steamer had arrived at Panama.
AlongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Along the road were a number of small houses, where the natives sold fruit and coffee to travelers, who came in crowds after a steamer had arrived at Panama.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading On the following morning, having landed on the soil of Central America, they started across the Isthmus.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dora rode on a little mule, and the Professor walked by her side, holding the bridle.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Along the road were a number of small houses, where the natives sold fruit and coffee to travelers, who came in crowds after a steamer had arrived at Panama.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Along the road were a number of small houses, where the natives sold fruit and coffee to travelers, who came in crowds after a steamer had arrived at Panama.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading Dora rode on a little mule, and the Professor walked by her side, holding the bridle.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Toney and Tom, with Clarence and Harry, proceeded on foot, Hercules bringing up the rear with a huge club in his hand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dora rode on a little mule, and the Professor walked by her side, holding the bridle.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Along the road were a number of small houses, where the natives sold fruit and coffee to travelers, who came in crowds after a steamer had arrived at Panama.
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading On the following morning, having landed on the soil of Central America, they started across the Isthmus.
ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading Toney and Tom, with Clarence and Harry, proceeded on foot, Hercules bringing up the rear with a huge club in his hand.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Toney and Tom, with Clarence and Harry, proceeded on foot, Hercules bringing up the rear with a huge club in his hand.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Along the road were a number of small houses, where the natives sold fruit and coffee to travelers, who came in crowds after a steamer had arrived at Panama.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading Along the road were a number of small houses, where the natives sold fruit and coffee to travelers, who came in crowds after a steamer had arrived at Panama.
Dora
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From this reading Dora rode on a little mule, and the Professor walked by her side, holding the bridle.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following morning, having landed on the soil of Central America, they started across the Isthmus.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Toney and Tom, with Clarence and Harry, proceeded on foot, Hercules bringing up the rear with a huge club in his hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was wonderful to witness the tender solicitude of the Professor for Dora.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Along the road were a number of small houses, where the natives sold fruit and coffee to travelers, who came in crowds after a steamer had arrived at Panama.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Along the road were a number of small houses, where the natives sold fruit and coffee to travelers, who came in crowds after a steamer had arrived at Panama.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Toney and Tom, with Clarence and Harry, proceeded on foot, Hercules bringing up the rear with a huge club in his hand.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Toney and Tom, with Clarence and Harry, proceeded on foot, Hercules bringing up the rear with a huge club in his hand.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading On the following morning, having landed on the soil of Central America, they started across the Isthmus.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dora rode on a little mule, and the Professor walked by her side, holding the bridle.
HerculesnounUS /ˈhɜːrkjəliːz/
(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
From this reading Toney and Tom, with Clarence and Harry, proceeded on foot, Hercules bringing up the rear with a huge club in his hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Toney and Tom, with Clarence and Harry, proceeded on foot, Hercules bringing up the rear with a huge club in his hand.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Dora rode on a little mule, and the Professor walked by her side, holding the bridle.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Along the road were a number of small houses, where the natives sold fruit and coffee to travelers, who came in crowds after a steamer had arrived at Panama.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Toney and Tom, with Clarence and Harry, proceeded on foot, Hercules bringing up the rear with a huge club in his hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Toney and Tom, with Clarence and Harry, proceeded on foot, Hercules bringing up the rear with a huge club in his hand.
IsthmusnounUS /ˈɪsməs/
a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas
From this reading On the following morning, having landed on the soil of Central America, they started across the Isthmus.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was wonderful to witness the tender solicitude of the Professor for Dora.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading On the following morning, having landed on the soil of Central America, they started across the Isthmus.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Dora rode on a little mule, and the Professor walked by her side, holding the bridle.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the following morning, having landed on the soil of Central America, they started across the Isthmus.
mulenounUS /mjuːl/
hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading Dora rode on a little mule, and the Professor walked by her side, holding the bridle.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading Along the road were a number of small houses, where the natives sold fruit and coffee to travelers, who came in crowds after a steamer had arrived at Panama.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Along the road were a number of small houses, where the natives sold fruit and coffee to travelers, who came in crowds after a steamer had arrived at Panama.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the following morning, having landed on the soil of Central America, they started across the Isthmus.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the following morning, having landed on the soil of Central America, they started across the Isthmus.
PanamanounUS /ˈpænəmɑː/
a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903
From this reading Along the road were a number of small houses, where the natives sold fruit and coffee to travelers, who came in crowds after a steamer had arrived at Panama.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Toney and Tom, with Clarence and Harry, proceeded on foot, Hercules bringing up the rear with a huge club in his hand.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Dora rode on a little mule, and the Professor walked by her side, holding the bridle.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Toney and Tom, with Clarence and Harry, proceeded on foot, Hercules bringing up the rear with a huge club in his hand.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Along the road were a number of small houses, where the natives sold fruit and coffee to travelers, who came in crowds after a steamer had arrived at Panama.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Dora rode on a little mule, and the Professor walked by her side, holding the bridle.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Dora rode on a little mule, and the Professor walked by her side, holding the bridle.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Along the road were a number of small houses, where the natives sold fruit and coffee to travelers, who came in crowds after a steamer had arrived at Panama.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading On the following morning, having landed on the soil of Central America, they started across the Isthmus.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading Along the road were a number of small houses, where the natives sold fruit and coffee to travelers, who came in crowds after a steamer had arrived at Panama.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading It was wonderful to witness the tender solicitude of the Professor for Dora.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On the following morning, having landed on the soil of Central America, they started across the Isthmus.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Along the road were a number of small houses, where the natives sold fruit and coffee to travelers, who came in crowds after a steamer had arrived at Panama.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading It was wonderful to witness the tender solicitude of the Professor for Dora.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the following morning, having landed on the soil of Central America, they started across the Isthmus.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the following morning, having landed on the soil of Central America, they started across the Isthmus.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was wonderful to witness the tender solicitude of the Professor for Dora.
male cat
From this reading Toney and Tom, with Clarence and Harry, proceeded on foot, Hercules bringing up the rear with a huge club in his hand.
Toney
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From this reading Toney and Tom, with Clarence and Harry, proceeded on foot, Hercules bringing up the rear with a huge club in his hand.
travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading Along the road were a number of small houses, where the natives sold fruit and coffee to travelers, who came in crowds after a steamer had arrived at Panama.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Toney and Tom, with Clarence and Harry, proceeded on foot, Hercules bringing up the rear with a huge club in his hand.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Dora rode on a little mule, and the Professor walked by her side, holding the bridle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was wonderful to witness the tender solicitude of the Professor for Dora.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Along the road were a number of small houses, where the natives sold fruit and coffee to travelers, who came in crowds after a steamer had arrived at Panama.
in or at the place that
From this reading Along the road were a number of small houses, where the natives sold fruit and coffee to travelers, who came in crowds after a steamer had arrived at Panama.
which person or people
From this reading Along the road were a number of small houses, where the natives sold fruit and coffee to travelers, who came in crowds after a steamer had arrived at Panama.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Toney and Tom, with Clarence and Harry, proceeded on foot, Hercules bringing up the rear with a huge club in his hand.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading It was wonderful to witness the tender solicitude of the Professor for Dora.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It was wonderful to witness the tender solicitude of the Professor for Dora.
