used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By degrees, as the Guaycurus warriors advanced towards the mountains, the landscape assumed a more severe and a more picturesque aspect.
acquireverbUS /əˈkwaɪər/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Hidden streams might have been heard murmuring--torrents which precipitate themselves from the height of the mountains, and, uniting, form these rivers, which at some leagues in the plain acquire great importance, and are often large as arms of the sea.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading By degrees, as the Guaycurus warriors advanced towards the mountains, the landscape assumed a more severe and a more picturesque aspect.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The road, or rather the path followed by the troops mounted by an almost imperceptible slope, by risings of earth which serve, so to speak, as gigantic steps to the first chain of the Cordilleras.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The road, or rather the path followed by the troops mounted by an almost imperceptible slope, by risings of earth which serve, so to speak, as gigantic steps to the first chain of the Cordilleras.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By degrees, as the Guaycurus warriors advanced towards the mountains, the landscape assumed a more severe and a more picturesque aspect.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hidden streams might have been heard murmuring--torrents which precipitate themselves from the height of the mountains, and, uniting, form these rivers, which at some leagues in the plain acquire great importance, and are often large as arms of the sea.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Hidden streams might have been heard murmuring--torrents which precipitate themselves from the height of the mountains, and, uniting, form these rivers, which at some leagues in the plain acquire great importance, and are often large as arms of the sea.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading By degrees, as the Guaycurus warriors advanced towards the mountains, the landscape assumed a more severe and a more picturesque aspect.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading By degrees, as the Guaycurus warriors advanced towards the mountains, the landscape assumed a more severe and a more picturesque aspect.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading By degrees, as the Guaycurus warriors advanced towards the mountains, the landscape assumed a more severe and a more picturesque aspect.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hidden streams might have been heard murmuring--torrents which precipitate themselves from the height of the mountains, and, uniting, form these rivers, which at some leagues in the plain acquire great importance, and are often large as arms of the sea.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The forests became more dense, the trees were larger and more closely packed to each other.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Hidden streams might have been heard murmuring--torrents which precipitate themselves from the height of the mountains, and, uniting, form these rivers, which at some leagues in the plain acquire great importance, and are often large as arms of the sea.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By degrees, as the Guaycurus warriors advanced towards the mountains, the landscape assumed a more severe and a more picturesque aspect.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading The road, or rather the path followed by the troops mounted by an almost imperceptible slope, by risings of earth which serve, so to speak, as gigantic steps to the first chain of the Cordilleras.
CHIEFSnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading THE TWO CHIEFS.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading The forests became more dense, the trees were larger and more closely packed to each other.
Cordilleras
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From this reading The road, or rather the path followed by the troops mounted by an almost imperceptible slope, by risings of earth which serve, so to speak, as gigantic steps to the first chain of the Cordilleras.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading By degrees, as the Guaycurus warriors advanced towards the mountains, the landscape assumed a more severe and a more picturesque aspect.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading The forests became more dense, the trees were larger and more closely packed to each other.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The forests became more dense, the trees were larger and more closely packed to each other.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The road, or rather the path followed by the troops mounted by an almost imperceptible slope, by risings of earth which serve, so to speak, as gigantic steps to the first chain of the Cordilleras.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The road, or rather the path followed by the troops mounted by an almost imperceptible slope, by risings of earth which serve, so to speak, as gigantic steps to the first chain of the Cordilleras.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The road, or rather the path followed by the troops mounted by an almost imperceptible slope, by risings of earth which serve, so to speak, as gigantic steps to the first chain of the Cordilleras.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The forests became more dense, the trees were larger and more closely packed to each other.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Hidden streams might have been heard murmuring--torrents which precipitate themselves from the height of the mountains, and, uniting, form these rivers, which at some leagues in the plain acquire great importance, and are often large as arms of the sea.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hidden streams might have been heard murmuring--torrents which precipitate themselves from the height of the mountains, and, uniting, form these rivers, which at some leagues in the plain acquire great importance, and are often large as arms of the sea.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading The road, or rather the path followed by the troops mounted by an almost imperceptible slope, by risings of earth which serve, so to speak, as gigantic steps to the first chain of the Cordilleras.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Hidden streams might have been heard murmuring--torrents which precipitate themselves from the height of the mountains, and, uniting, form these rivers, which at some leagues in the plain acquire great importance, and are often large as arms of the sea.
Guaycurus
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From this reading By degrees, as the Guaycurus warriors advanced towards the mountains, the landscape assumed a more severe and a more picturesque aspect.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Hidden streams might have been heard murmuring--torrents which precipitate themselves from the height of the mountains, and, uniting, form these rivers, which at some leagues in the plain acquire great importance, and are often large as arms of the sea.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Hidden streams might have been heard murmuring--torrents which precipitate themselves from the height of the mountains, and, uniting, form these rivers, which at some leagues in the plain acquire great importance, and are often large as arms of the sea.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Hidden streams might have been heard murmuring--torrents which precipitate themselves from the height of the mountains, and, uniting, form these rivers, which at some leagues in the plain acquire great importance, and are often large as arms of the sea.
not accessible to view
From this reading Hidden streams might have been heard murmuring--torrents which precipitate themselves from the height of the mountains, and, uniting, form these rivers, which at some leagues in the plain acquire great importance, and are often large as arms of the sea.
imperceptibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmpərˈseptɪbəl/
impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses
From this reading The road, or rather the path followed by the troops mounted by an almost imperceptible slope, by risings of earth which serve, so to speak, as gigantic steps to the first chain of the Cordilleras.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Hidden streams might have been heard murmuring--torrents which precipitate themselves from the height of the mountains, and, uniting, form these rivers, which at some leagues in the plain acquire great importance, and are often large as arms of the sea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hidden streams might have been heard murmuring--torrents which precipitate themselves from the height of the mountains, and, uniting, form these rivers, which at some leagues in the plain acquire great importance, and are often large as arms of the sea.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading By degrees, as the Guaycurus warriors advanced towards the mountains, the landscape assumed a more severe and a more picturesque aspect.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hidden streams might have been heard murmuring--torrents which precipitate themselves from the height of the mountains, and, uniting, form these rivers, which at some leagues in the plain acquire great importance, and are often large as arms of the sea.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The forests became more dense, the trees were larger and more closely packed to each other.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading Hidden streams might have been heard murmuring--torrents which precipitate themselves from the height of the mountains, and, uniting, form these rivers, which at some leagues in the plain acquire great importance, and are often large as arms of the sea.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Hidden streams might have been heard murmuring--torrents which precipitate themselves from the height of the mountains, and, uniting, form these rivers, which at some leagues in the plain acquire great importance, and are often large as arms of the sea.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading By degrees, as the Guaycurus warriors advanced towards the mountains, the landscape assumed a more severe and a more picturesque aspect.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading By degrees, as the Guaycurus warriors advanced towards the mountains, the landscape assumed a more severe and a more picturesque aspect.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading The road, or rather the path followed by the troops mounted by an almost imperceptible slope, by risings of earth which serve, so to speak, as gigantic steps to the first chain of the Cordilleras.
murmuringnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading Hidden streams might have been heard murmuring--torrents which precipitate themselves from the height of the mountains, and, uniting, form these rivers, which at some leagues in the plain acquire great importance, and are often large as arms of the sea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The road, or rather the path followed by the troops mounted by an almost imperceptible slope, by risings of earth which serve, so to speak, as gigantic steps to the first chain of the Cordilleras.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Hidden streams might have been heard murmuring--torrents which precipitate themselves from the height of the mountains, and, uniting, form these rivers, which at some leagues in the plain acquire great importance, and are often large as arms of the sea.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The road, or rather the path followed by the troops mounted by an almost imperceptible slope, by risings of earth which serve, so to speak, as gigantic steps to the first chain of the Cordilleras.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The forests became more dense, the trees were larger and more closely packed to each other.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading The forests became more dense, the trees were larger and more closely packed to each other.
a course of conduct
From this reading The road, or rather the path followed by the troops mounted by an almost imperceptible slope, by risings of earth which serve, so to speak, as gigantic steps to the first chain of the Cordilleras.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading By degrees, as the Guaycurus warriors advanced towards the mountains, the landscape assumed a more severe and a more picturesque aspect.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Hidden streams might have been heard murmuring--torrents which precipitate themselves from the height of the mountains, and, uniting, form these rivers, which at some leagues in the plain acquire great importance, and are often large as arms of the sea.
precipitateverbUS /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/
bring about abruptly
From this reading Hidden streams might have been heard murmuring--torrents which precipitate themselves from the height of the mountains, and, uniting, form these rivers, which at some leagues in the plain acquire great importance, and are often large as arms of the sea.
on the contrary
From this reading The road, or rather the path followed by the troops mounted by an almost imperceptible slope, by risings of earth which serve, so to speak, as gigantic steps to the first chain of the Cordilleras.
risings
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From this reading The road, or rather the path followed by the troops mounted by an almost imperceptible slope, by risings of earth which serve, so to speak, as gigantic steps to the first chain of the Cordilleras.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Hidden streams might have been heard murmuring--torrents which precipitate themselves from the height of the mountains, and, uniting, form these rivers, which at some leagues in the plain acquire great importance, and are often large as arms of the sea.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The road, or rather the path followed by the troops mounted by an almost imperceptible slope, by risings of earth which serve, so to speak, as gigantic steps to the first chain of the Cordilleras.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Hidden streams might have been heard murmuring--torrents which precipitate themselves from the height of the mountains, and, uniting, form these rivers, which at some leagues in the plain acquire great importance, and are often large as arms of the sea.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The road, or rather the path followed by the troops mounted by an almost imperceptible slope, by risings of earth which serve, so to speak, as gigantic steps to the first chain of the Cordilleras.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading By degrees, as the Guaycurus warriors advanced towards the mountains, the landscape assumed a more severe and a more picturesque aspect.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading The road, or rather the path followed by the troops mounted by an almost imperceptible slope, by risings of earth which serve, so to speak, as gigantic steps to the first chain of the Cordilleras.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The road, or rather the path followed by the troops mounted by an almost imperceptible slope, by risings of earth which serve, so to speak, as gigantic steps to the first chain of the Cordilleras.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Hidden streams might have been heard murmuring--torrents which precipitate themselves from the height of the mountains, and, uniting, form these rivers, which at some leagues in the plain acquire great importance, and are often large as arms of the sea.
express in speech
From this reading The road, or rather the path followed by the troops mounted by an almost imperceptible slope, by risings of earth which serve, so to speak, as gigantic steps to the first chain of the Cordilleras.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The road, or rather the path followed by the troops mounted by an almost imperceptible slope, by risings of earth which serve, so to speak, as gigantic steps to the first chain of the Cordilleras.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Hidden streams might have been heard murmuring--torrents which precipitate themselves from the height of the mountains, and, uniting, form these rivers, which at some leagues in the plain acquire great importance, and are often large as arms of the sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TWO CHIEFS.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Hidden streams might have been heard murmuring--torrents which precipitate themselves from the height of the mountains, and, uniting, form these rivers, which at some leagues in the plain acquire great importance, and are often large as arms of the sea.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Hidden streams might have been heard murmuring--torrents which precipitate themselves from the height of the mountains, and, uniting, form these rivers, which at some leagues in the plain acquire great importance, and are often large as arms of the sea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The road, or rather the path followed by the troops mounted by an almost imperceptible slope, by risings of earth which serve, so to speak, as gigantic steps to the first chain of the Cordilleras.
torrentsnounUS /ˈtɔːrənts/
plural of “torrent” — a heavy rain
From this reading Hidden streams might have been heard murmuring--torrents which precipitate themselves from the height of the mountains, and, uniting, form these rivers, which at some leagues in the plain acquire great importance, and are often large as arms of the sea.
in the direction of
From this reading By degrees, as the Guaycurus warriors advanced towards the mountains, the landscape assumed a more severe and a more picturesque aspect.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The forests became more dense, the trees were larger and more closely packed to each other.
soldiers collectively
From this reading The road, or rather the path followed by the troops mounted by an almost imperceptible slope, by risings of earth which serve, so to speak, as gigantic steps to the first chain of the Cordilleras.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE TWO CHIEFS.
unitingnounUS /juːˈnaɪtɪŋ/
the combination of two or more commercial companies
From this reading Hidden streams might have been heard murmuring--torrents which precipitate themselves from the height of the mountains, and, uniting, form these rivers, which at some leagues in the plain acquire great importance, and are often large as arms of the sea.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading By degrees, as the Guaycurus warriors advanced towards the mountains, the landscape assumed a more severe and a more picturesque aspect.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The forests became more dense, the trees were larger and more closely packed to each other.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The road, or rather the path followed by the troops mounted by an almost imperceptible slope, by risings of earth which serve, so to speak, as gigantic steps to the first chain of the Cordilleras.
