used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When within a league or two of the city, I passed a fine _quinta_ inhabited by a Scotchman, who had resided several years in the republic.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading I answered that I was a North American, and belonged in Boston; when the other man inquired if I happened to be acquainted with a family by the name of Kelley, adding that the head of said family was a half brother to his wife.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading I answered that I was a North American, and belonged in Boston; when the other man inquired if I happened to be acquainted with a family by the name of Kelley, adding that the head of said family was a half brother to his wife.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Two Irishmen, mounted high upon a cart, were driving through the gate, and one of them, after scrutinizing my appearance, shouted to me, “Sure you’re an Irishman--are ye not?”
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading I answered that I was a North American, and belonged in Boston; when the other man inquired if I happened to be acquainted with a family by the name of Kelley, adding that the head of said family was a half brother to his wife.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Two Irishmen, mounted high upon a cart, were driving through the gate, and one of them, after scrutinizing my appearance, shouted to me, “Sure you’re an Irishman--are ye not?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ASCENDING THE PLATA AND PARANÁ.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading I answered that I was a North American, and belonged in Boston; when the other man inquired if I happened to be acquainted with a family by the name of Kelley, adding that the head of said family was a half brother to his wife.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Two Irishmen, mounted high upon a cart, were driving through the gate, and one of them, after scrutinizing my appearance, shouted to me, “Sure you’re an Irishman--are ye not?”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two Irishmen, mounted high upon a cart, were driving through the gate, and one of them, after scrutinizing my appearance, shouted to me, “Sure you’re an Irishman--are ye not?”
ASCENDINGadjectiveUS /əˈsendɪŋ/
moving or going or growing upward
From this reading ASCENDING THE PLATA AND PARANÁ.
Ayres
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From this reading From the River Tigre I proceeded on foot to Buenos Ayres.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I answered that I was a North American, and belonged in Boston; when the other man inquired if I happened to be acquainted with a family by the name of Kelley, adding that the head of said family was a half brother to his wife.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading I answered that I was a North American, and belonged in Boston; when the other man inquired if I happened to be acquainted with a family by the name of Kelley, adding that the head of said family was a half brother to his wife.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading I answered that I was a North American, and belonged in Boston; when the other man inquired if I happened to be acquainted with a family by the name of Kelley, adding that the head of said family was a half brother to his wife.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading I answered that I was a North American, and belonged in Boston; when the other man inquired if I happened to be acquainted with a family by the name of Kelley, adding that the head of said family was a half brother to his wife.
Buenos
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From this reading From the River Tigre I proceeded on foot to Buenos Ayres.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When within a league or two of the city, I passed a fine _quinta_ inhabited by a Scotchman, who had resided several years in the republic.
cartnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading Two Irishmen, mounted high upon a cart, were driving through the gate, and one of them, after scrutinizing my appearance, shouted to me, “Sure you’re an Irishman--are ye not?”
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading When within a league or two of the city, I passed a fine _quinta_ inhabited by a Scotchman, who had resided several years in the republic.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Two Irishmen, mounted high upon a cart, were driving through the gate, and one of them, after scrutinizing my appearance, shouted to me, “Sure you’re an Irishman--are ye not?”
a social unit living together
From this reading I answered that I was a North American, and belonged in Boston; when the other man inquired if I happened to be acquainted with a family by the name of Kelley, adding that the head of said family was a half brother to his wife.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading When within a league or two of the city, I passed a fine _quinta_ inhabited by a Scotchman, who had resided several years in the republic.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading From the River Tigre I proceeded on foot to Buenos Ayres.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the River Tigre I proceeded on foot to Buenos Ayres.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Two Irishmen, mounted high upon a cart, were driving through the gate, and one of them, after scrutinizing my appearance, shouted to me, “Sure you’re an Irishman--are ye not?”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When within a league or two of the city, I passed a fine _quinta_ inhabited by a Scotchman, who had resided several years in the republic.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I answered that I was a North American, and belonged in Boston; when the other man inquired if I happened to be acquainted with a family by the name of Kelley, adding that the head of said family was a half brother to his wife.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading I answered that I was a North American, and belonged in Boston; when the other man inquired if I happened to be acquainted with a family by the name of Kelley, adding that the head of said family was a half brother to his wife.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I answered that I was a North American, and belonged in Boston; when the other man inquired if I happened to be acquainted with a family by the name of Kelley, adding that the head of said family was a half brother to his wife.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Two Irishmen, mounted high upon a cart, were driving through the gate, and one of them, after scrutinizing my appearance, shouted to me, “Sure you’re an Irishman--are ye not?”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I answered that I was a North American, and belonged in Boston; when the other man inquired if I happened to be acquainted with a family by the name of Kelley, adding that the head of said family was a half brother to his wife.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading From the River Tigre I proceeded on foot to Buenos Ayres.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I answered that I was a North American, and belonged in Boston; when the other man inquired if I happened to be acquainted with a family by the name of Kelley, adding that the head of said family was a half brother to his wife.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When within a league or two of the city, I passed a fine _quinta_ inhabited by a Scotchman, who had resided several years in the republic.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading When within a league or two of the city, I passed a fine _quinta_ inhabited by a Scotchman, who had resided several years in the republic.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading I answered that I was a North American, and belonged in Boston; when the other man inquired if I happened to be acquainted with a family by the name of Kelley, adding that the head of said family was a half brother to his wife.
IrishmannounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland
From this reading Two Irishmen, mounted high upon a cart, were driving through the gate, and one of them, after scrutinizing my appearance, shouted to me, “Sure you’re an Irishman--are ye not?”
Irishmen
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From this reading Two Irishmen, mounted high upon a cart, were driving through the gate, and one of them, after scrutinizing my appearance, shouted to me, “Sure you’re an Irishman--are ye not?”
Kelley
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From this reading I answered that I was a North American, and belonged in Boston; when the other man inquired if I happened to be acquainted with a family by the name of Kelley, adding that the head of said family was a half brother to his wife.
leaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading When within a league or two of the city, I passed a fine _quinta_ inhabited by a Scotchman, who had resided several years in the republic.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I answered that I was a North American, and belonged in Boston; when the other man inquired if I happened to be acquainted with a family by the name of Kelley, adding that the head of said family was a half brother to his wife.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Two Irishmen, mounted high upon a cart, were driving through the gate, and one of them, after scrutinizing my appearance, shouted to me, “Sure you’re an Irishman--are ye not?”
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Two Irishmen, mounted high upon a cart, were driving through the gate, and one of them, after scrutinizing my appearance, shouted to me, “Sure you’re an Irishman--are ye not?”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Two Irishmen, mounted high upon a cart, were driving through the gate, and one of them, after scrutinizing my appearance, shouted to me, “Sure you’re an Irishman--are ye not?”
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I answered that I was a North American, and belonged in Boston; when the other man inquired if I happened to be acquainted with a family by the name of Kelley, adding that the head of said family was a half brother to his wife.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading I answered that I was a North American, and belonged in Boston; when the other man inquired if I happened to be acquainted with a family by the name of Kelley, adding that the head of said family was a half brother to his wife.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Two Irishmen, mounted high upon a cart, were driving through the gate, and one of them, after scrutinizing my appearance, shouted to me, “Sure you’re an Irishman--are ye not?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When within a league or two of the city, I passed a fine _quinta_ inhabited by a Scotchman, who had resided several years in the republic.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From the River Tigre I proceeded on foot to Buenos Ayres.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Two Irishmen, mounted high upon a cart, were driving through the gate, and one of them, after scrutinizing my appearance, shouted to me, “Sure you’re an Irishman--are ye not?”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When within a league or two of the city, I passed a fine _quinta_ inhabited by a Scotchman, who had resided several years in the republic.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I answered that I was a North American, and belonged in Boston; when the other man inquired if I happened to be acquainted with a family by the name of Kelley, adding that the head of said family was a half brother to his wife.
PARANÁ
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From this reading ASCENDING THE PLATA AND PARANÁ.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading When within a league or two of the city, I passed a fine _quinta_ inhabited by a Scotchman, who had resided several years in the republic.
PLATA
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From this reading ASCENDING THE PLATA AND PARANÁ.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading From the River Tigre I proceeded on foot to Buenos Ayres.
quinta
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From this reading When within a league or two of the city, I passed a fine _quinta_ inhabited by a Scotchman, who had resided several years in the republic.
republicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading When within a league or two of the city, I passed a fine _quinta_ inhabited by a Scotchman, who had resided several years in the republic.
residedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading When within a league or two of the city, I passed a fine _quinta_ inhabited by a Scotchman, who had resided several years in the republic.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading From the River Tigre I proceeded on foot to Buenos Ayres.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I answered that I was a North American, and belonged in Boston; when the other man inquired if I happened to be acquainted with a family by the name of Kelley, adding that the head of said family was a half brother to his wife.
Scotchmannoun
a native or inhabitant of Scotland
From this reading When within a league or two of the city, I passed a fine _quinta_ inhabited by a Scotchman, who had resided several years in the republic.
scrutinizingverbUS /ˈskruːtənaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “scrutinize” — to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
From this reading Two Irishmen, mounted high upon a cart, were driving through the gate, and one of them, after scrutinizing my appearance, shouted to me, “Sure you’re an Irishman--are ye not?”
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading When within a league or two of the city, I passed a fine _quinta_ inhabited by a Scotchman, who had resided several years in the republic.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Two Irishmen, mounted high upon a cart, were driving through the gate, and one of them, after scrutinizing my appearance, shouted to me, “Sure you’re an Irishman--are ye not?”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Two Irishmen, mounted high upon a cart, were driving through the gate, and one of them, after scrutinizing my appearance, shouted to me, “Sure you’re an Irishman--are ye not?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I answered that I was a North American, and belonged in Boston; when the other man inquired if I happened to be acquainted with a family by the name of Kelley, adding that the head of said family was a half brother to his wife.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ASCENDING THE PLATA AND PARANÁ.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Two Irishmen, mounted high upon a cart, were driving through the gate, and one of them, after scrutinizing my appearance, shouted to me, “Sure you’re an Irishman--are ye not?”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Two Irishmen, mounted high upon a cart, were driving through the gate, and one of them, after scrutinizing my appearance, shouted to me, “Sure you’re an Irishman--are ye not?”
Tigre
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From this reading From the River Tigre I proceeded on foot to Buenos Ayres.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the River Tigre I proceeded on foot to Buenos Ayres.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When within a league or two of the city, I passed a fine _quinta_ inhabited by a Scotchman, who had resided several years in the republic.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Two Irishmen, mounted high upon a cart, were driving through the gate, and one of them, after scrutinizing my appearance, shouted to me, “Sure you’re an Irishman--are ye not?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I answered that I was a North American, and belonged in Boston; when the other man inquired if I happened to be acquainted with a family by the name of Kelley, adding that the head of said family was a half brother to his wife.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two Irishmen, mounted high upon a cart, were driving through the gate, and one of them, after scrutinizing my appearance, shouted to me, “Sure you’re an Irishman--are ye not?”
at the time that
From this reading When within a league or two of the city, I passed a fine _quinta_ inhabited by a Scotchman, who had resided several years in the republic.
which person or people
From this reading When within a league or two of the city, I passed a fine _quinta_ inhabited by a Scotchman, who had resided several years in the republic.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading I answered that I was a North American, and belonged in Boston; when the other man inquired if I happened to be acquainted with a family by the name of Kelley, adding that the head of said family was a half brother to his wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I answered that I was a North American, and belonged in Boston; when the other man inquired if I happened to be acquainted with a family by the name of Kelley, adding that the head of said family was a half brother to his wife.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading When within a league or two of the city, I passed a fine _quinta_ inhabited by a Scotchman, who had resided several years in the republic.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading Two Irishmen, mounted high upon a cart, were driving through the gate, and one of them, after scrutinizing my appearance, shouted to me, “Sure you’re an Irishman--are ye not?”
a late time of life
From this reading When within a league or two of the city, I passed a fine _quinta_ inhabited by a Scotchman, who had resided several years in the republic.
you're
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From this reading Two Irishmen, mounted high upon a cart, were driving through the gate, and one of them, after scrutinizing my appearance, shouted to me, “Sure you’re an Irishman--are ye not?”
