1817
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From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before we began to move, I retired to my cart, and changed my clothes, appearing before my companions in the unconfined and comfortable garb of a sailor.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The night passed drearily away, and glad enough was I when day dawned, and the caravan was prepared to start.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading Before we began to move, I retired to my cart, and changed my clothes, appearing before my companions in the unconfined and comfortable garb of a sailor.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
Artizas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The night passed drearily away, and glad enough was I when day dawned, and the caravan was prepared to start.
banditsnounUS /ˈbændəts/
plural of “bandit” — an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before we began to move, I retired to my cart, and changed my clothes, appearing before my companions in the unconfined and comfortable garb of a sailor.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Before we began to move, I retired to my cart, and changed my clothes, appearing before my companions in the unconfined and comfortable garb of a sailor.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading The night passed drearily away, and glad enough was I when day dawned, and the caravan was prepared to start.
cartnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading Before we began to move, I retired to my cart, and changed my clothes, appearing before my companions in the unconfined and comfortable garb of a sailor.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Before we began to move, I retired to my cart, and changed my clothes, appearing before my companions in the unconfined and comfortable garb of a sailor.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
clothing in general
From this reading Before we began to move, I retired to my cart, and changed my clothes, appearing before my companions in the unconfined and comfortable garb of a sailor.
clusteredadjectiveUS /ˈklʌstərd/
growing close together but not in dense mats
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Before we began to move, I retired to my cart, and changed my clothes, appearing before my companions in the unconfined and comfortable garb of a sailor.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Before we began to move, I retired to my cart, and changed my clothes, appearing before my companions in the unconfined and comfortable garb of a sailor.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
without stop or interruption
From this reading LIFE ON THE PAMPAS--CONTINUED.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading The night passed drearily away, and glad enough was I when day dawned, and the caravan was prepared to start.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The night passed drearily away, and glad enough was I when day dawned, and the caravan was prepared to start.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
drearilyadverb
in a cheerless manner
From this reading The night passed drearily away, and glad enough was I when day dawned, and the caravan was prepared to start.
put on clothes
From this reading Probably my sailor’s dress resembled that of the robbers.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The night passed drearily away, and glad enough was I when day dawned, and the caravan was prepared to start.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading Before we began to move, I retired to my cart, and changed my clothes, appearing before my companions in the unconfined and comfortable garb of a sailor.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The night passed drearily away, and glad enough was I when day dawned, and the caravan was prepared to start.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The night passed drearily away, and glad enough was I when day dawned, and the caravan was prepared to start.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before we began to move, I retired to my cart, and changed my clothes, appearing before my companions in the unconfined and comfortable garb of a sailor.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
leadershipnounUS /ˈliːdərʃɪp/
the activity of leading
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading LIFE ON THE PAMPAS--CONTINUED.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
a particular point in time
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
Montenero
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Before we began to move, I retired to my cart, and changed my clothes, appearing before my companions in the unconfined and comfortable garb of a sailor.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Before we began to move, I retired to my cart, and changed my clothes, appearing before my companions in the unconfined and comfortable garb of a sailor.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night passed drearily away, and glad enough was I when day dawned, and the caravan was prepared to start.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before we began to move, I retired to my cart, and changed my clothes, appearing before my companions in the unconfined and comfortable garb of a sailor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LIFE ON THE PAMPAS--CONTINUED.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
PAMPASnounUS /ˈpæmpəz/
the vast grassy plains of northern Argentina
From this reading LIFE ON THE PAMPAS--CONTINUED.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The night passed drearily away, and glad enough was I when day dawned, and the caravan was prepared to start.
peonsnounUS /ˈpiːənz/
plural of “peon” — a laborer who is obliged to do menial work
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The night passed drearily away, and glad enough was I when day dawned, and the caravan was prepared to start.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably my sailor’s dress resembled that of the robbers.
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 The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Probably my sailor’s dress resembled that of the robbers.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Before we began to move, I retired to my cart, and changed my clothes, appearing before my companions in the unconfined and comfortable garb of a sailor.
robbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading Probably my sailor’s dress resembled that of the robbers.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Before we began to move, I retired to my cart, and changed my clothes, appearing before my companions in the unconfined and comfortable garb of a sailor.
sailor'snounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
possessive form of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Probably my sailor’s dress resembled that of the robbers.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The night passed drearily away, and glad enough was I when day dawned, and the caravan was prepared to start.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIFE ON THE PAMPAS--CONTINUED.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The night passed drearily away, and glad enough was I when day dawned, and the caravan was prepared to start.
unconfinedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈfaɪnd/
not confined
From this reading Before we began to move, I retired to my cart, and changed my clothes, appearing before my companions in the unconfined and comfortable garb of a sailor.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The night passed drearily away, and glad enough was I when day dawned, and the caravan was prepared to start.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Before we began to move, I retired to my cart, and changed my clothes, appearing before my companions in the unconfined and comfortable garb of a sailor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
at the time that
From this reading The night passed drearily away, and glad enough was I when day dawned, and the caravan was prepared to start.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
which person or people
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The moment the peons, who were clustered around the fire, beheld me, they shouted to each other “_Montenero!_” a word which at that time I did not comprehend, but which, as I learned some months later, was the name of a particular class of bandits, who, about 1817, under the leadership of Artizas, filled the republic with consternation.
