Chapter VII

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

From this reading A VISIT TO THE PAMPA COUNTRY.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading During the interim, I occupied myself in becoming acquainted with the habits of the people.

later than; following

From this reading One morning, after I had been in Rosario for several days, a North American--as we from the United States are called--drove into my host’s _patio_, and announced that he had “come to see the young chap from the north.”

anew

From this reading I introduced myself as the person in question, when he cordially grasped both my hands, and said that he was glad to meet an old friend again; he regarded all from his own country as such.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading I introduced myself as the person in question, when he cordially grasped both my hands, and said that he was glad to meet an old friend again; he regarded all from his own country as such.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading One morning, after I had been in Rosario for several days, a North American--as we from the United States are called--drove into my host’s _patio_, and announced that he had “come to see the young chap from the north.”

disposed to please

From this reading While awaiting the expected departure of the carts for Mendoza, I remained with my kind host and his amiable wife, the G.’s.

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

From this reading I introduced myself as the person in question, when he cordially grasped both my hands, and said that he was glad to meet an old friend again; he regarded all from his own country as such.

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

From this reading While awaiting the expected departure of the carts for Mendoza, I remained with my kind host and his amiable wife, the G.’s.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading One morning, after I had been in Rosario for several days, a North American--as we from the United States are called--drove into my host’s _patio_, and announced that he had “come to see the young chap from the north.”

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

From this reading One morning, after I had been in Rosario for several days, a North American--as we from the United States are called--drove into my host’s _patio_, and announced that he had “come to see the young chap from the north.”

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

From this reading One morning, after I had been in Rosario for several days, a North American--as we from the United States are called--drove into my host’s _patio_, and announced that he had “come to see the young chap from the north.”

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading While awaiting the expected departure of the carts for Mendoza, I remained with my kind host and his amiable wife, the G.’s.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading During the interim, I occupied myself in becoming acquainted with the habits of the people.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading One morning, after I had been in Rosario for several days, a North American--as we from the United States are called--drove into my host’s _patio_, and announced that he had “come to see the young chap from the north.”

the two together, not just one

From this reading I introduced myself as the person in question, when he cordially grasped both my hands, and said that he was glad to meet an old friend again; he regarded all from his own country as such.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading One morning, after I had been in Rosario for several days, a North American--as we from the United States are called--drove into my host’s _patio_, and announced that he had “come to see the young chap from the north.”

plural of “cart” — a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading While awaiting the expected departure of the carts for Mendoza, I remained with my kind host and his amiable wife, the G.’s.

a boy or man

From this reading One morning, after I had been in Rosario for several days, a North American--as we from the United States are called--drove into my host’s _patio_, and announced that he had “come to see the young chap from the north.”

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading One morning, after I had been in Rosario for several days, a North American--as we from the United States are called--drove into my host’s _patio_, and announced that he had “come to see the young chap from the north.”

in a hearty manner

From this reading I introduced myself as the person in question, when he cordially grasped both my hands, and said that he was glad to meet an old friend again; he regarded all from his own country as such.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading A VISIT TO THE PAMPA COUNTRY.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading One morning, after I had been in Rosario for several days, a North American--as we from the United States are called--drove into my host’s _patio_, and announced that he had “come to see the young chap from the north.”

the act of departing

From this reading While awaiting the expected departure of the carts for Mendoza, I remained with my kind host and his amiable wife, the G.’s.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading One morning, after I had been in Rosario for several days, a North American--as we from the United States are called--drove into my host’s _patio_, and announced that he had “come to see the young chap from the north.”

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the interim, I occupied myself in becoming acquainted with the habits of the people.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading While awaiting the expected departure of the carts for Mendoza, I remained with my kind host and his amiable wife, the G.’s.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading While awaiting the expected departure of the carts for Mendoza, I remained with my kind host and his amiable wife, the G.’s.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading I introduced myself as the person in question, when he cordially grasped both my hands, and said that he was glad to meet an old friend again; he regarded all from his own country as such.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading One morning, after I had been in Rosario for several days, a North American--as we from the United States are called--drove into my host’s _patio_, and announced that he had “come to see the young chap from the north.”

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

From this reading While awaiting the expected departure of the carts for Mendoza, I remained with my kind host and his amiable wife, the G.’s.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading I introduced myself as the person in question, when he cordially grasped both my hands, and said that he was glad to meet an old friend again; he regarded all from his own country as such.

past form of “grasp” — hold firmly

From this reading I introduced myself as the person in question, when he cordially grasped both my hands, and said that he was glad to meet an old friend again; he regarded all from his own country as such.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading During the interim, I occupied myself in becoming acquainted with the habits of the people.

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

From this reading One morning, after I had been in Rosario for several days, a North American--as we from the United States are called--drove into my host’s _patio_, and announced that he had “come to see the young chap from the north.”

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading I introduced myself as the person in question, when he cordially grasped both my hands, and said that he was glad to meet an old friend again; he regarded all from his own country as such.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading One morning, after I had been in Rosario for several days, a North American--as we from the United States are called--drove into my host’s _patio_, and announced that he had “come to see the young chap from the north.”

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading While awaiting the expected departure of the carts for Mendoza, I remained with my kind host and his amiable wife, the G.’s.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading While awaiting the expected departure of the carts for Mendoza, I remained with my kind host and his amiable wife, the G.’s.

possessive form of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading One morning, after I had been in Rosario for several days, a North American--as we from the United States are called--drove into my host’s _patio_, and announced that he had “come to see the young chap from the north.”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading While awaiting the expected departure of the carts for Mendoza, I remained with my kind host and his amiable wife, the G.’s.

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

From this reading During the interim, I occupied myself in becoming acquainted with the habits of the people.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading During the interim, I occupied myself in becoming acquainted with the habits of the people.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading One morning, after I had been in Rosario for several days, a North American--as we from the United States are called--drove into my host’s _patio_, and announced that he had “come to see the young chap from the north.”

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading I introduced myself as the person in question, when he cordially grasped both my hands, and said that he was glad to meet an old friend again; he regarded all from his own country as such.

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

From this reading While awaiting the expected departure of the carts for Mendoza, I remained with my kind host and his amiable wife, the G.’s.

come together

From this reading I introduced myself as the person in question, when he cordially grasped both my hands, and said that he was glad to meet an old friend again; he regarded all from his own country as such.

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From this reading While awaiting the expected departure of the carts for Mendoza, I remained with my kind host and his amiable wife, the G.’s.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading One morning, after I had been in Rosario for several days, a North American--as we from the United States are called--drove into my host’s _patio_, and announced that he had “come to see the young chap from the north.”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading While awaiting the expected departure of the carts for Mendoza, I remained with my kind host and his amiable wife, the G.’s.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading During the interim, I occupied myself in becoming acquainted with the habits of the people.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading One morning, after I had been in Rosario for several days, a North American--as we from the United States are called--drove into my host’s _patio_, and announced that he had “come to see the young chap from the north.”

held or filled or in use

From this reading During the interim, I occupied myself in becoming acquainted with the habits of the people.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While awaiting the expected departure of the carts for Mendoza, I remained with my kind host and his amiable wife, the G.’s.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading I introduced myself as the person in question, when he cordially grasped both my hands, and said that he was glad to meet an old friend again; he regarded all from his own country as such.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One morning, after I had been in Rosario for several days, a North American--as we from the United States are called--drove into my host’s _patio_, and announced that he had “come to see the young chap from the north.”

have ownership or possession of

From this reading I introduced myself as the person in question, when he cordially grasped both my hands, and said that he was glad to meet an old friend again; he regarded all from his own country as such.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A VISIT TO THE PAMPA COUNTRY.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading One morning, after I had been in Rosario for several days, a North American--as we from the United States are called--drove into my host’s _patio_, and announced that he had “come to see the young chap from the north.”

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading During the interim, I occupied myself in becoming acquainted with the habits of the people.

a human being

From this reading I introduced myself as the person in question, when he cordially grasped both my hands, and said that he was glad to meet an old friend again; he regarded all from his own country as such.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading I introduced myself as the person in question, when he cordially grasped both my hands, and said that he was glad to meet an old friend again; he regarded all from his own country as such.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading I introduced myself as the person in question, when he cordially grasped both my hands, and said that he was glad to meet an old friend again; he regarded all from his own country as such.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading While awaiting the expected departure of the carts for Mendoza, I remained with my kind host and his amiable wife, the G.’s.

a port city on the Parana River in eastern central Argentina

From this reading One morning, after I had been in Rosario for several days, a North American--as we from the United States are called--drove into my host’s _patio_, and announced that he had “come to see the young chap from the north.”

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading While awaiting the expected departure of the carts for Mendoza, I remained with my kind host and his amiable wife, the G.’s.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I introduced myself as the person in question, when he cordially grasped both my hands, and said that he was glad to meet an old friend again; he regarded all from his own country as such.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading One morning, after I had been in Rosario for several days, a North American--as we from the United States are called--drove into my host’s _patio_, and announced that he had “come to see the young chap from the north.”

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading One morning, after I had been in Rosario for several days, a North American--as we from the United States are called--drove into my host’s _patio_, and announced that he had “come to see the young chap from the north.”

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading One morning, after I had been in Rosario for several days, a North American--as we from the United States are called--drove into my host’s _patio_, and announced that he had “come to see the young chap from the north.”

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading I introduced myself as the person in question, when he cordially grasped both my hands, and said that he was glad to meet an old friend again; he regarded all from his own country as such.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One morning, after I had been in Rosario for several days, a North American--as we from the United States are called--drove into my host’s _patio_, and announced that he had “come to see the young chap from the north.”

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

From this reading A VISIT TO THE PAMPA COUNTRY.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO THE PAMPA COUNTRY.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading One morning, after I had been in Rosario for several days, a North American--as we from the United States are called--drove into my host’s _patio_, and announced that he had “come to see the young chap from the north.”

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading A VISIT TO THE PAMPA COUNTRY.

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

From this reading I introduced myself as the person in question, when he cordially grasped both my hands, and said that he was glad to meet an old friend again; he regarded all from his own country as such.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading One morning, after I had been in Rosario for several days, a North American--as we from the United States are called--drove into my host’s _patio_, and announced that he had “come to see the young chap from the north.”

at the time that

From this reading I introduced myself as the person in question, when he cordially grasped both my hands, and said that he was glad to meet an old friend again; he regarded all from his own country as such.

during the time that

From this reading While awaiting the expected departure of the carts for Mendoza, I remained with my kind host and his amiable wife, the G.’s.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading While awaiting the expected departure of the carts for Mendoza, I remained with my kind host and his amiable wife, the G.’s.

in the company of; together with

From this reading While awaiting the expected departure of the carts for Mendoza, I remained with my kind host and his amiable wife, the G.’s.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading One morning, after I had been in Rosario for several days, a North American--as we from the United States are called--drove into my host’s _patio_, and announced that he had “come to see the young chap from the north.”