28th
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From this reading On the 28th of April our caravan crossed the River Desaguadero, and upon the western bank the peons killed an ox, and we ate for the first time since the morning of the previous day.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Along the road ran a shallow ditch, four feet wide, and containing about two inches of water, which, when the canal is full, fertilizes the soil in the vicinity.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Along the road ran a shallow ditch, four feet wide, and containing about two inches of water, which, when the canal is full, fertilizes the soil in the vicinity.
AlongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Along the road ran a shallow ditch, four feet wide, and containing about two inches of water, which, when the canal is full, fertilizes the soil in the vicinity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the 28th of April our caravan crossed the River Desaguadero, and upon the western bank the peons killed an ox, and we ate for the first time since the morning of the previous day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the 28th of April our caravan crossed the River Desaguadero, and upon the western bank the peons killed an ox, and we ate for the first time since the morning of the previous day.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading On the 28th of April our caravan crossed the River Desaguadero, and upon the western bank the peons killed an ox, and we ate for the first time since the morning of the previous day.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading At noon we reached the limits of artificial irrigation, which is carried on extensively in the neighborhood of Mendoza.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At noon we reached the limits of artificial irrigation, which is carried on extensively in the neighborhood of Mendoza.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading On the 28th of April our caravan crossed the River Desaguadero, and upon the western bank the peons killed an ox, and we ate for the first time since the morning of the previous day.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading On the 28th of April our caravan crossed the River Desaguadero, and upon the western bank the peons killed an ox, and we ate for the first time since the morning of the previous day.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond the Desaguadero, forty leagues from Mendoza, lay the hamlet of La Paz, upon the outskirts of which we encamped for the night.
canalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading Along the road ran a shallow ditch, four feet wide, and containing about two inches of water, which, when the canal is full, fertilizes the soil in the vicinity.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading On the 28th of April our caravan crossed the River Desaguadero, and upon the western bank the peons killed an ox, and we ate for the first time since the morning of the previous day.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading At noon we reached the limits of artificial irrigation, which is carried on extensively in the neighborhood of Mendoza.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Along the road ran a shallow ditch, four feet wide, and containing about two inches of water, which, when the canal is full, fertilizes the soil in the vicinity.
placed crosswise
From this reading On the 28th of April our caravan crossed the River Desaguadero, and upon the western bank the peons killed an ox, and we ate for the first time since the morning of the previous day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the 28th of April our caravan crossed the River Desaguadero, and upon the western bank the peons killed an ox, and we ate for the first time since the morning of the previous day.
Desaguadero
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From this reading On the 28th of April our caravan crossed the River Desaguadero, and upon the western bank the peons killed an ox, and we ate for the first time since the morning of the previous day.
ditchnounUS /dɪtʃ/
a long narrow excavation in the earth
From this reading Along the road ran a shallow ditch, four feet wide, and containing about two inches of water, which, when the canal is full, fertilizes the soil in the vicinity.
encampedverbUS /ɪnˈkæmpt/
past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading Beyond the Desaguadero, forty leagues from Mendoza, lay the hamlet of La Paz, upon the outskirts of which we encamped for the night.
extensivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈstensɪvli/
in a widespread way
From this reading At noon we reached the limits of artificial irrigation, which is carried on extensively in the neighborhood of Mendoza.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Along the road ran a shallow ditch, four feet wide, and containing about two inches of water, which, when the canal is full, fertilizes the soil in the vicinity.
fertilizesverbUS /ˈfɜːrtəlaɪzɪz/
third-person singular of “fertilize” — provide with fertilizers or add nutrients to
From this reading Along the road ran a shallow ditch, four feet wide, and containing about two inches of water, which, when the canal is full, fertilizes the soil in the vicinity.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading On the 28th of April our caravan crossed the River Desaguadero, and upon the western bank the peons killed an ox, and we ate for the first time since the morning of the previous day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the 28th of April our caravan crossed the River Desaguadero, and upon the western bank the peons killed an ox, and we ate for the first time since the morning of the previous day.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading Beyond the Desaguadero, forty leagues from Mendoza, lay the hamlet of La Paz, upon the outskirts of which we encamped for the night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Along the road ran a shallow ditch, four feet wide, and containing about two inches of water, which, when the canal is full, fertilizes the soil in the vicinity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Beyond the Desaguadero, forty leagues from Mendoza, lay the hamlet of La Paz, upon the outskirts of which we encamped for the night.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Along the road ran a shallow ditch, four feet wide, and containing about two inches of water, which, when the canal is full, fertilizes the soil in the vicinity.
hamletnounUS /ˈhæmlət/
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading Beyond the Desaguadero, forty leagues from Mendoza, lay the hamlet of La Paz, upon the outskirts of which we encamped for the night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At noon we reached the limits of artificial irrigation, which is carried on extensively in the neighborhood of Mendoza.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading Along the road ran a shallow ditch, four feet wide, and containing about two inches of water, which, when the canal is full, fertilizes the soil in the vicinity.
irrigationnounUS /ˌɪrəˈɡeɪʃən/
supplying dry land with water by means of ditches etc
From this reading At noon we reached the limits of artificial irrigation, which is carried on extensively in the neighborhood of Mendoza.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At noon we reached the limits of artificial irrigation, which is carried on extensively in the neighborhood of Mendoza.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading On the 28th of April our caravan crossed the River Desaguadero, and upon the western bank the peons killed an ox, and we ate for the first time since the morning of the previous day.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Beyond the Desaguadero, forty leagues from Mendoza, lay the hamlet of La Paz, upon the outskirts of which we encamped for the night.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Beyond the Desaguadero, forty leagues from Mendoza, lay the hamlet of La Paz, upon the outskirts of which we encamped for the night.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading Beyond the Desaguadero, forty leagues from Mendoza, lay the hamlet of La Paz, upon the outskirts of which we encamped for the night.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading At noon we reached the limits of artificial irrigation, which is carried on extensively in the neighborhood of Mendoza.
Mendoza
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From this reading At noon we reached the limits of artificial irrigation, which is carried on extensively in the neighborhood of Mendoza.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the 28th of April our caravan crossed the River Desaguadero, and upon the western bank the peons killed an ox, and we ate for the first time since the morning of the previous day.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading At noon we reached the limits of artificial irrigation, which is carried on extensively in the neighborhood of Mendoza.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Beyond the Desaguadero, forty leagues from Mendoza, lay the hamlet of La Paz, upon the outskirts of which we encamped for the night.
the middle of the day
From this reading At noon we reached the limits of artificial irrigation, which is carried on extensively in the neighborhood of Mendoza.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the 28th of April our caravan crossed the River Desaguadero, and upon the western bank the peons killed an ox, and we ate for the first time since the morning of the previous day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE TRAVESIA.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading On the 28th of April our caravan crossed the River Desaguadero, and upon the western bank the peons killed an ox, and we ate for the first time since the morning of the previous day.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading Beyond the Desaguadero, forty leagues from Mendoza, lay the hamlet of La Paz, upon the outskirts of which we encamped for the night.
oxnounUS /ɑːks/
an adult castrated bull of the genus Bos; especially Bos taurus
From this reading On the 28th of April our caravan crossed the River Desaguadero, and upon the western bank the peons killed an ox, and we ate for the first time since the morning of the previous day.
Paz
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From this reading Beyond the Desaguadero, forty leagues from Mendoza, lay the hamlet of La Paz, upon the outskirts of which we encamped for the night.
peonsnounUS /ˈpiːənz/
plural of “peon” — a laborer who is obliged to do menial work
From this reading On the 28th of April our caravan crossed the River Desaguadero, and upon the western bank the peons killed an ox, and we ate for the first time since the morning of the previous day.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading On the 28th of April our caravan crossed the River Desaguadero, and upon the western bank the peons killed an ox, and we ate for the first time since the morning of the previous day.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Along the road ran a shallow ditch, four feet wide, and containing about two inches of water, which, when the canal is full, fertilizes the soil in the vicinity.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading At noon we reached the limits of artificial irrigation, which is carried on extensively in the neighborhood of Mendoza.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading On the 28th of April our caravan crossed the River Desaguadero, and upon the western bank the peons killed an ox, and we ate for the first time since the morning of the previous day.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Along the road ran a shallow ditch, four feet wide, and containing about two inches of water, which, when the canal is full, fertilizes the soil in the vicinity.
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading Along the road ran a shallow ditch, four feet wide, and containing about two inches of water, which, when the canal is full, fertilizes the soil in the vicinity.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading On the 28th of April our caravan crossed the River Desaguadero, and upon the western bank the peons killed an ox, and we ate for the first time since the morning of the previous day.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading Along the road ran a shallow ditch, four feet wide, and containing about two inches of water, which, when the canal is full, fertilizes the soil in the vicinity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE TRAVESIA.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading On the 28th of April our caravan crossed the River Desaguadero, and upon the western bank the peons killed an ox, and we ate for the first time since the morning of the previous day.
TRAVESIA
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From this reading ON THE TRAVESIA.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Along the road ran a shallow ditch, four feet wide, and containing about two inches of water, which, when the canal is full, fertilizes the soil in the vicinity.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading On the 28th of April our caravan crossed the River Desaguadero, and upon the western bank the peons killed an ox, and we ate for the first time since the morning of the previous day.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Along the road ran a shallow ditch, four feet wide, and containing about two inches of water, which, when the canal is full, fertilizes the soil in the vicinity.
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 Along the road ran a shallow ditch, four feet wide, and containing about two inches of water, which, when the canal is full, fertilizes the soil in the vicinity.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On the 28th of April our caravan crossed the River Desaguadero, and upon the western bank the peons killed an ox, and we ate for the first time since the morning of the previous day.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading On the 28th of April our caravan crossed the River Desaguadero, and upon the western bank the peons killed an ox, and we ate for the first time since the morning of the previous day.
at the time that
From this reading Along the road ran a shallow ditch, four feet wide, and containing about two inches of water, which, when the canal is full, fertilizes the soil in the vicinity.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At noon we reached the limits of artificial irrigation, which is carried on extensively in the neighborhood of Mendoza.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Along the road ran a shallow ditch, four feet wide, and containing about two inches of water, which, when the canal is full, fertilizes the soil in the vicinity.
