250
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From this reading This troop, composed of some 250 or 300 men at the most, wore the characteristic costume of Guaycurus Indians.
300
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From this reading This troop, composed of some 250 or 300 men at the most, wore the characteristic costume of Guaycurus Indians.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading About a month had passed since the conclusion of the treaty between the Brazilians, the Guaycurus, and their allies of the Rincón del Bosquecillo.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About a month had passed since the conclusion of the treaty between the Brazilians, the Guaycurus, and their allies of the Rincón del Bosquecillo.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading At the foot of a steep mountain, surrounded by ridges and ravines, the rugged soil of which was covered with a thick forest of oaks, a numerous troop of horsemen was camped at the entrance of a canyon--the dry bed of a torrent--the soil of which was covered with stones rounded and smoothed by the action of the water, which was at this moment exhausted.
alliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading About a month had passed since the conclusion of the treaty between the Brazilians, the Guaycurus, and their allies of the Rincón del Bosquecillo.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading About a month had passed since the conclusion of the treaty between the Brazilians, the Guaycurus, and their allies of the Rincón del Bosquecillo.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the foot of a steep mountain, surrounded by ridges and ravines, the rugged soil of which was covered with a thick forest of oaks, a numerous troop of horsemen was camped at the entrance of a canyon--the dry bed of a torrent--the soil of which was covered with stones rounded and smoothed by the action of the water, which was at this moment exhausted.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading At the foot of a steep mountain, surrounded by ridges and ravines, the rugged soil of which was covered with a thick forest of oaks, a numerous troop of horsemen was camped at the entrance of a canyon--the dry bed of a torrent--the soil of which was covered with stones rounded and smoothed by the action of the water, which was at this moment exhausted.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading About a month had passed since the conclusion of the treaty between the Brazilians, the Guaycurus, and their allies of the Rincón del Bosquecillo.
Bosquecillo
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From this reading About a month had passed since the conclusion of the treaty between the Brazilians, the Guaycurus, and their allies of the Rincón del Bosquecillo.
BraziliansnounUS /brəˈzɪljənz/
plural of “brazilian” — a native or inhabitant of Brazil
From this reading About a month had passed since the conclusion of the treaty between the Brazilians, the Guaycurus, and their allies of the Rincón del Bosquecillo.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At the foot of a steep mountain, surrounded by ridges and ravines, the rugged soil of which was covered with a thick forest of oaks, a numerous troop of horsemen was camped at the entrance of a canyon--the dry bed of a torrent--the soil of which was covered with stones rounded and smoothed by the action of the water, which was at this moment exhausted.
campedverbUS /kæmpt/
past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading At the foot of a steep mountain, surrounded by ridges and ravines, the rugged soil of which was covered with a thick forest of oaks, a numerous troop of horsemen was camped at the entrance of a canyon--the dry bed of a torrent--the soil of which was covered with stones rounded and smoothed by the action of the water, which was at this moment exhausted.
canyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading At the foot of a steep mountain, surrounded by ridges and ravines, the rugged soil of which was covered with a thick forest of oaks, a numerous troop of horsemen was camped at the entrance of a canyon--the dry bed of a torrent--the soil of which was covered with stones rounded and smoothed by the action of the water, which was at this moment exhausted.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading This troop, composed of some 250 or 300 men at the most, wore the characteristic costume of Guaycurus Indians.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading This troop, composed of some 250 or 300 men at the most, wore the characteristic costume of Guaycurus Indians.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading About a month had passed since the conclusion of the treaty between the Brazilians, the Guaycurus, and their allies of the Rincón del Bosquecillo.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading This troop, composed of some 250 or 300 men at the most, wore the characteristic costume of Guaycurus Indians.
COUGARnounUS /ˈkuːɡər/
large American feline resembling a lion
From this reading THE COUGAR.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading At the foot of a steep mountain, surrounded by ridges and ravines, the rugged soil of which was covered with a thick forest of oaks, a numerous troop of horsemen was camped at the entrance of a canyon--the dry bed of a torrent--the soil of which was covered with stones rounded and smoothed by the action of the water, which was at this moment exhausted.
del
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From this reading About a month had passed since the conclusion of the treaty between the Brazilians, the Guaycurus, and their allies of the Rincón del Bosquecillo.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading At the foot of a steep mountain, surrounded by ridges and ravines, the rugged soil of which was covered with a thick forest of oaks, a numerous troop of horsemen was camped at the entrance of a canyon--the dry bed of a torrent--the soil of which was covered with stones rounded and smoothed by the action of the water, which was at this moment exhausted.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading At the foot of a steep mountain, surrounded by ridges and ravines, the rugged soil of which was covered with a thick forest of oaks, a numerous troop of horsemen was camped at the entrance of a canyon--the dry bed of a torrent--the soil of which was covered with stones rounded and smoothed by the action of the water, which was at this moment exhausted.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was evening.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading At the foot of a steep mountain, surrounded by ridges and ravines, the rugged soil of which was covered with a thick forest of oaks, a numerous troop of horsemen was camped at the entrance of a canyon--the dry bed of a torrent--the soil of which was covered with stones rounded and smoothed by the action of the water, which was at this moment exhausted.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading At the foot of a steep mountain, surrounded by ridges and ravines, the rugged soil of which was covered with a thick forest of oaks, a numerous troop of horsemen was camped at the entrance of a canyon--the dry bed of a torrent--the soil of which was covered with stones rounded and smoothed by the action of the water, which was at this moment exhausted.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading At the foot of a steep mountain, surrounded by ridges and ravines, the rugged soil of which was covered with a thick forest of oaks, a numerous troop of horsemen was camped at the entrance of a canyon--the dry bed of a torrent--the soil of which was covered with stones rounded and smoothed by the action of the water, which was at this moment exhausted.
Guaycurus
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From this reading About a month had passed since the conclusion of the treaty between the Brazilians, the Guaycurus, and their allies of the Rincón del Bosquecillo.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading About a month had passed since the conclusion of the treaty between the Brazilians, the Guaycurus, and their allies of the Rincón del Bosquecillo.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading At the foot of a steep mountain, surrounded by ridges and ravines, the rugged soil of which was covered with a thick forest of oaks, a numerous troop of horsemen was camped at the entrance of a canyon--the dry bed of a torrent--the soil of which was covered with stones rounded and smoothed by the action of the water, which was at this moment exhausted.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading This troop, composed of some 250 or 300 men at the most, wore the characteristic costume of Guaycurus Indians.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was evening.
the force of workers available
From this reading This troop, composed of some 250 or 300 men at the most, wore the characteristic costume of Guaycurus Indians.
a particular point in time
From this reading At the foot of a steep mountain, surrounded by ridges and ravines, the rugged soil of which was covered with a thick forest of oaks, a numerous troop of horsemen was camped at the entrance of a canyon--the dry bed of a torrent--the soil of which was covered with stones rounded and smoothed by the action of the water, which was at this moment exhausted.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading About a month had passed since the conclusion of the treaty between the Brazilians, the Guaycurus, and their allies of the Rincón del Bosquecillo.
used to form the superlative
From this reading This troop, composed of some 250 or 300 men at the most, wore the characteristic costume of Guaycurus Indians.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading At the foot of a steep mountain, surrounded by ridges and ravines, the rugged soil of which was covered with a thick forest of oaks, a numerous troop of horsemen was camped at the entrance of a canyon--the dry bed of a torrent--the soil of which was covered with stones rounded and smoothed by the action of the water, which was at this moment exhausted.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading At the foot of a steep mountain, surrounded by ridges and ravines, the rugged soil of which was covered with a thick forest of oaks, a numerous troop of horsemen was camped at the entrance of a canyon--the dry bed of a torrent--the soil of which was covered with stones rounded and smoothed by the action of the water, which was at this moment exhausted.
oaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading At the foot of a steep mountain, surrounded by ridges and ravines, the rugged soil of which was covered with a thick forest of oaks, a numerous troop of horsemen was camped at the entrance of a canyon--the dry bed of a torrent--the soil of which was covered with stones rounded and smoothed by the action of the water, which was at this moment exhausted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading About a month had passed since the conclusion of the treaty between the Brazilians, the Guaycurus, and their allies of the Rincón del Bosquecillo.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This troop, composed of some 250 or 300 men at the most, wore the characteristic costume of Guaycurus Indians.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading About a month had passed since the conclusion of the treaty between the Brazilians, the Guaycurus, and their allies of the Rincón del Bosquecillo.
ravinesnounUS /rəˈviːnz/
plural of “ravine” — a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading At the foot of a steep mountain, surrounded by ridges and ravines, the rugged soil of which was covered with a thick forest of oaks, a numerous troop of horsemen was camped at the entrance of a canyon--the dry bed of a torrent--the soil of which was covered with stones rounded and smoothed by the action of the water, which was at this moment exhausted.
ridgesnounUS /ˈrɪdʒəz/
plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading At the foot of a steep mountain, surrounded by ridges and ravines, the rugged soil of which was covered with a thick forest of oaks, a numerous troop of horsemen was camped at the entrance of a canyon--the dry bed of a torrent--the soil of which was covered with stones rounded and smoothed by the action of the water, which was at this moment exhausted.
Rincón
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From this reading About a month had passed since the conclusion of the treaty between the Brazilians, the Guaycurus, and their allies of the Rincón del Bosquecillo.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading At the foot of a steep mountain, surrounded by ridges and ravines, the rugged soil of which was covered with a thick forest of oaks, a numerous troop of horsemen was camped at the entrance of a canyon--the dry bed of a torrent--the soil of which was covered with stones rounded and smoothed by the action of the water, which was at this moment exhausted.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading At the foot of a steep mountain, surrounded by ridges and ravines, the rugged soil of which was covered with a thick forest of oaks, a numerous troop of horsemen was camped at the entrance of a canyon--the dry bed of a torrent--the soil of which was covered with stones rounded and smoothed by the action of the water, which was at this moment exhausted.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading About a month had passed since the conclusion of the treaty between the Brazilians, the Guaycurus, and their allies of the Rincón del Bosquecillo.
smoothedadjectiveUS /smuːðd/
made smooth by ironing
From this reading At the foot of a steep mountain, surrounded by ridges and ravines, the rugged soil of which was covered with a thick forest of oaks, a numerous troop of horsemen was camped at the entrance of a canyon--the dry bed of a torrent--the soil of which was covered with stones rounded and smoothed by the action of the water, which was at this moment exhausted.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading At the foot of a steep mountain, surrounded by ridges and ravines, the rugged soil of which was covered with a thick forest of oaks, a numerous troop of horsemen was camped at the entrance of a canyon--the dry bed of a torrent--the soil of which was covered with stones rounded and smoothed by the action of the water, which was at this moment exhausted.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This troop, composed of some 250 or 300 men at the most, wore the characteristic costume of Guaycurus Indians.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading At the foot of a steep mountain, surrounded by ridges and ravines, the rugged soil of which was covered with a thick forest of oaks, a numerous troop of horsemen was camped at the entrance of a canyon--the dry bed of a torrent--the soil of which was covered with stones rounded and smoothed by the action of the water, which was at this moment exhausted.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading At the foot of a steep mountain, surrounded by ridges and ravines, the rugged soil of which was covered with a thick forest of oaks, a numerous troop of horsemen was camped at the entrance of a canyon--the dry bed of a torrent--the soil of which was covered with stones rounded and smoothed by the action of the water, which was at this moment exhausted.
confined on all sides
From this reading At the foot of a steep mountain, surrounded by ridges and ravines, the rugged soil of which was covered with a thick forest of oaks, a numerous troop of horsemen was camped at the entrance of a canyon--the dry bed of a torrent--the soil of which was covered with stones rounded and smoothed by the action of the water, which was at this moment exhausted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COUGAR.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading About a month had passed since the conclusion of the treaty between the Brazilians, the Guaycurus, and their allies of the Rincón del Bosquecillo.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading At the foot of a steep mountain, surrounded by ridges and ravines, the rugged soil of which was covered with a thick forest of oaks, a numerous troop of horsemen was camped at the entrance of a canyon--the dry bed of a torrent--the soil of which was covered with stones rounded and smoothed by the action of the water, which was at this moment exhausted.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At the foot of a steep mountain, surrounded by ridges and ravines, the rugged soil of which was covered with a thick forest of oaks, a numerous troop of horsemen was camped at the entrance of a canyon--the dry bed of a torrent--the soil of which was covered with stones rounded and smoothed by the action of the water, which was at this moment exhausted.
torrentnounUS /ˈtɔːrənt/
a heavy rain
From this reading At the foot of a steep mountain, surrounded by ridges and ravines, the rugged soil of which was covered with a thick forest of oaks, a numerous troop of horsemen was camped at the entrance of a canyon--the dry bed of a torrent--the soil of which was covered with stones rounded and smoothed by the action of the water, which was at this moment exhausted.
treatynounUS /ˈtriːti/
a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
From this reading About a month had passed since the conclusion of the treaty between the Brazilians, the Guaycurus, and their allies of the Rincón del Bosquecillo.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading At the foot of a steep mountain, surrounded by ridges and ravines, the rugged soil of which was covered with a thick forest of oaks, a numerous troop of horsemen was camped at the entrance of a canyon--the dry bed of a torrent--the soil of which was covered with stones rounded and smoothed by the action of the water, which was at this moment exhausted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the foot of a steep mountain, surrounded by ridges and ravines, the rugged soil of which was covered with a thick forest of oaks, a numerous troop of horsemen was camped at the entrance of a canyon--the dry bed of a torrent--the soil of which was covered with stones rounded and smoothed by the action of the water, which was at this moment exhausted.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading At the foot of a steep mountain, surrounded by ridges and ravines, the rugged soil of which was covered with a thick forest of oaks, a numerous troop of horsemen was camped at the entrance of a canyon--the dry bed of a torrent--the soil of which was covered with stones rounded and smoothed by the action of the water, which was at this moment exhausted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the foot of a steep mountain, surrounded by ridges and ravines, the rugged soil of which was covered with a thick forest of oaks, a numerous troop of horsemen was camped at the entrance of a canyon--the dry bed of a torrent--the soil of which was covered with stones rounded and smoothed by the action of the water, which was at this moment exhausted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the foot of a steep mountain, surrounded by ridges and ravines, the rugged soil of which was covered with a thick forest of oaks, a numerous troop of horsemen was camped at the entrance of a canyon--the dry bed of a torrent--the soil of which was covered with stones rounded and smoothed by the action of the water, which was at this moment exhausted.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading This troop, composed of some 250 or 300 men at the most, wore the characteristic costume of Guaycurus Indians.
