used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To their unbounded delight, they were told that in a week or ten days they would set out for Potosi, the Bolivian city which is the center of the famous silver mining region whose discovery once startled the world.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading "Potosi," said Ernesto, "may be our starting point, but I must tell you that in all likelihood we shall conduct our activities in two widely separated regions.
(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 The day following this retelling of the legend of the Enchanted City of the Caesars by Ferdinand, all four boys were called into conference by the two older men.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The ancient manuscript of which I have spoken to you, Ferdinand, and which Senor Hampton tells me he has mentioned to you others, gives us quite definite directions for our search.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The ancient manuscript of which I have spoken to you, Ferdinand, and which Senor Hampton tells me he has mentioned to you others, gives us quite definite directions for our search.
Arguello
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From this reading "It was written by a Spanish conquistadore who was with the expedition of Captain Sebastian de Arguello, of whom I understand Ferdinand has told you young fellows.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Potosi," said Ernesto, "may be our starting point, but I must tell you that in all likelihood we shall conduct our activities in two widely separated regions.
BoliviannounUS /boʊˈlɪviən/
a native or inhabitant of Bolivia
From this reading To their unbounded delight, they were told that in a week or ten days they would set out for Potosi, the Bolivian city which is the center of the famous silver mining region whose discovery once startled the world.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The day following this retelling of the legend of the Enchanted City of the Caesars by Ferdinand, all four boys were called into conference by the two older men.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Potosi," said Ernesto, "may be our starting point, but I must tell you that in all likelihood we shall conduct our activities in two widely separated regions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The day following this retelling of the legend of the Enchanted City of the Caesars by Ferdinand, all four boys were called into conference by the two older men.
CaesarsnounUS /ˈsiːzərz/
plural of “caesar” — conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)
From this reading The day following this retelling of the legend of the Enchanted City of the Caesars by Ferdinand, all four boys were called into conference by the two older men.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The day following this retelling of the legend of the Enchanted City of the Caesars by Ferdinand, all four boys were called into conference by the two older men.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "It was written by a Spanish conquistadore who was with the expedition of Captain Sebastian de Arguello, of whom I understand Ferdinand has told you young fellows.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading To their unbounded delight, they were told that in a week or ten days they would set out for Potosi, the Bolivian city which is the center of the famous silver mining region whose discovery once startled the world.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The day following this retelling of the legend of the Enchanted City of the Caesars by Ferdinand, all four boys were called into conference by the two older men.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading "Potosi," said Ernesto, "may be our starting point, but I must tell you that in all likelihood we shall conduct our activities in two widely separated regions.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading The day following this retelling of the legend of the Enchanted City of the Caesars by Ferdinand, all four boys were called into conference by the two older men.
conquistadore
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From this reading "It was written by a Spanish conquistadore who was with the expedition of Captain Sebastian de Arguello, of whom I understand Ferdinand has told you young fellows.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day following this retelling of the legend of the Enchanted City of the Caesars by Ferdinand, all four boys were called into conference by the two older men.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading To their unbounded delight, they were told that in a week or ten days they would set out for Potosi, the Bolivian city which is the center of the famous silver mining region whose discovery once startled the world.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "It was written by a Spanish conquistadore who was with the expedition of Captain Sebastian de Arguello, of whom I understand Ferdinand has told you young fellows.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading The ancient manuscript of which I have spoken to you, Ferdinand, and which Senor Hampton tells me he has mentioned to you others, gives us quite definite directions for our search.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading To their unbounded delight, they were told that in a week or ten days they would set out for Potosi, the Bolivian city which is the center of the famous silver mining region whose discovery once startled the world.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The ancient manuscript of which I have spoken to you, Ferdinand, and which Senor Hampton tells me he has mentioned to you others, gives us quite definite directions for our search.
the act of discovering something
From this reading To their unbounded delight, they were told that in a week or ten days they would set out for Potosi, the Bolivian city which is the center of the famous silver mining region whose discovery once startled the world.
EnchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading The day following this retelling of the legend of the Enchanted City of the Caesars by Ferdinand, all four boys were called into conference by the two older men.
Ernesto
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From this reading "Potosi," said Ernesto, "may be our starting point, but I must tell you that in all likelihood we shall conduct our activities in two widely separated regions.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading "It was written by a Spanish conquistadore who was with the expedition of Captain Sebastian de Arguello, of whom I understand Ferdinand has told you young fellows.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading To their unbounded delight, they were told that in a week or ten days they would set out for Potosi, the Bolivian city which is the center of the famous silver mining region whose discovery once startled the world.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "It was written by a Spanish conquistadore who was with the expedition of Captain Sebastian de Arguello, of whom I understand Ferdinand has told you young fellows.
FerdinandnounUS /ˈfɜːrdɪnænd/
the king of Castile and Aragon who ruled jointly with his wife Isabella
From this reading The day following this retelling of the legend of the Enchanted City of the Caesars by Ferdinand, all four boys were called into conference by the two older men.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The day following this retelling of the legend of the Enchanted City of the Caesars by Ferdinand, all four boys were called into conference by the two older men.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To their unbounded delight, they were told that in a week or ten days they would set out for Potosi, the Bolivian city which is the center of the famous silver mining region whose discovery once startled the world.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The day following this retelling of the legend of the Enchanted City of the Caesars by Ferdinand, all four boys were called into conference by the two older men.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading The ancient manuscript of which I have spoken to you, Ferdinand, and which Senor Hampton tells me he has mentioned to you others, gives us quite definite directions for our search.
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading The ancient manuscript of which I have spoken to you, Ferdinand, and which Senor Hampton tells me he has mentioned to you others, gives us quite definite directions for our search.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The ancient manuscript of which I have spoken to you, Ferdinand, and which Senor Hampton tells me he has mentioned to you others, gives us quite definite directions for our search.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The ancient manuscript of which I have spoken to you, Ferdinand, and which Senor Hampton tells me he has mentioned to you others, gives us quite definite directions for our search.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The ancient manuscript of which I have spoken to you, Ferdinand, and which Senor Hampton tells me he has mentioned to you others, gives us quite definite directions for our search.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Potosi," said Ernesto, "may be our starting point, but I must tell you that in all likelihood we shall conduct our activities in two widely separated regions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To their unbounded delight, they were told that in a week or ten days they would set out for Potosi, the Bolivian city which is the center of the famous silver mining region whose discovery once startled the world.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The day following this retelling of the legend of the Enchanted City of the Caesars by Ferdinand, all four boys were called into conference by the two older men.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To their unbounded delight, they were told that in a week or ten days they would set out for Potosi, the Bolivian city which is the center of the famous silver mining region whose discovery once startled the world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It was written by a Spanish conquistadore who was with the expedition of Captain Sebastian de Arguello, of whom I understand Ferdinand has told you young fellows.
legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading The day following this retelling of the legend of the Enchanted City of the Caesars by Ferdinand, all four boys were called into conference by the two older men.
likelihoodnounUS /ˈlaɪklihʊd/
the probability of a specified outcome
From this reading "Potosi," said Ernesto, "may be our starting point, but I must tell you that in all likelihood we shall conduct our activities in two widely separated regions.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading The ancient manuscript of which I have spoken to you, Ferdinand, and which Senor Hampton tells me he has mentioned to you others, gives us quite definite directions for our search.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Potosi," said Ernesto, "may be our starting point, but I must tell you that in all likelihood we shall conduct our activities in two widely separated regions.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The ancient manuscript of which I have spoken to you, Ferdinand, and which Senor Hampton tells me he has mentioned to you others, gives us quite definite directions for our search.
the force of workers available
From this reading The day following this retelling of the legend of the Enchanted City of the Caesars by Ferdinand, all four boys were called into conference by the two older men.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading The ancient manuscript of which I have spoken to you, Ferdinand, and which Senor Hampton tells me he has mentioned to you others, gives us quite definite directions for our search.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading To their unbounded delight, they were told that in a week or ten days they would set out for Potosi, the Bolivian city which is the center of the famous silver mining region whose discovery once startled the world.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Potosi," said Ernesto, "may be our starting point, but I must tell you that in all likelihood we shall conduct our activities in two widely separated regions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The day following this retelling of the legend of the Enchanted City of the Caesars by Ferdinand, all four boys were called into conference by the two older men.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The day following this retelling of the legend of the Enchanted City of the Caesars by Ferdinand, all four boys were called into conference by the two older men.
on one occasion
From this reading To their unbounded delight, they were told that in a week or ten days they would set out for Potosi, the Bolivian city which is the center of the famous silver mining region whose discovery once startled the world.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To their unbounded delight, they were told that in a week or ten days they would set out for Potosi, the Bolivian city which is the center of the famous silver mining region whose discovery once startled the world.
others
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From this reading The ancient manuscript of which I have spoken to you, Ferdinand, and which Senor Hampton tells me he has mentioned to you others, gives us quite definite directions for our search.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Potosi," said Ernesto, "may be our starting point, but I must tell you that in all likelihood we shall conduct our activities in two widely separated regions.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To their unbounded delight, they were told that in a week or ten days they would set out for Potosi, the Bolivian city which is the center of the famous silver mining region whose discovery once startled the world.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "Potosi," said Ernesto, "may be our starting point, but I must tell you that in all likelihood we shall conduct our activities in two widely separated regions.
Potosi
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From this reading To their unbounded delight, they were told that in a week or ten days they would set out for Potosi, the Bolivian city which is the center of the famous silver mining region whose discovery once startled the world.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The ancient manuscript of which I have spoken to you, Ferdinand, and which Senor Hampton tells me he has mentioned to you others, gives us quite definite directions for our search.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading To their unbounded delight, they were told that in a week or ten days they would set out for Potosi, the Bolivian city which is the center of the famous silver mining region whose discovery once startled the world.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading "Potosi," said Ernesto, "may be our starting point, but I must tell you that in all likelihood we shall conduct our activities in two widely separated regions.
retellingverbUS /riˈtelɪŋ/
-ing form of “retell” — render verbally
From this reading The day following this retelling of the legend of the Enchanted City of the Caesars by Ferdinand, all four boys were called into conference by the two older men.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Potosi," said Ernesto, "may be our starting point, but I must tell you that in all likelihood we shall conduct our activities in two widely separated regions.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading The ancient manuscript of which I have spoken to you, Ferdinand, and which Senor Hampton tells me he has mentioned to you others, gives us quite definite directions for our search.
Sebastian
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From this reading "It was written by a Spanish conquistadore who was with the expedition of Captain Sebastian de Arguello, of whom I understand Ferdinand has told you young fellows.
SenornounUS /ˌsiːˈnjɔːr/
a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English “Mr” or “sir”
From this reading The ancient manuscript of which I have spoken to you, Ferdinand, and which Senor Hampton tells me he has mentioned to you others, gives us quite definite directions for our search.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading "Potosi," said Ernesto, "may be our starting point, but I must tell you that in all likelihood we shall conduct our activities in two widely separated regions.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading To their unbounded delight, they were told that in a week or ten days they would set out for Potosi, the Bolivian city which is the center of the famous silver mining region whose discovery once startled the world.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Potosi," said Ernesto, "may be our starting point, but I must tell you that in all likelihood we shall conduct our activities in two widely separated regions.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading To their unbounded delight, they were told that in a week or ten days they would set out for Potosi, the Bolivian city which is the center of the famous silver mining region whose discovery once startled the world.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading "It was written by a Spanish conquistadore who was with the expedition of Captain Sebastian de Arguello, of whom I understand Ferdinand has told you young fellows.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The ancient manuscript of which I have spoken to you, Ferdinand, and which Senor Hampton tells me he has mentioned to you others, gives us quite definite directions for our search.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading "Potosi," said Ernesto, "may be our starting point, but I must tell you that in all likelihood we shall conduct our activities in two widely separated regions.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading To their unbounded delight, they were told that in a week or ten days they would set out for Potosi, the Bolivian city which is the center of the famous silver mining region whose discovery once startled the world.
express in words
From this reading "Potosi," said Ernesto, "may be our starting point, but I must tell you that in all likelihood we shall conduct our activities in two widely separated regions.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading The ancient manuscript of which I have spoken to you, Ferdinand, and which Senor Hampton tells me he has mentioned to you others, gives us quite definite directions for our search.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading To their unbounded delight, they were told that in a week or ten days they would set out for Potosi, the Bolivian city which is the center of the famous silver mining region whose discovery once startled the world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To their unbounded delight, they were told that in a week or ten days they would set out for Potosi, the Bolivian city which is the center of the famous silver mining region whose discovery once startled the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The day following this retelling of the legend of the Enchanted City of the Caesars by Ferdinand, all four boys were called into conference by the two older men.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To their unbounded delight, they were told that in a week or ten days they would set out for Potosi, the Bolivian city which is the center of the famous silver mining region whose discovery once startled the world.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To their unbounded delight, they were told that in a week or ten days they would set out for Potosi, the Bolivian city which is the center of the famous silver mining region whose discovery once startled the world.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The day following this retelling of the legend of the Enchanted City of the Caesars by Ferdinand, all four boys were called into conference by the two older men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To their unbounded delight, they were told that in a week or ten days they would set out for Potosi, the Bolivian city which is the center of the famous silver mining region whose discovery once startled the world.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading To their unbounded delight, they were told that in a week or ten days they would set out for Potosi, the Bolivian city which is the center of the famous silver mining region whose discovery once startled the world.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The day following this retelling of the legend of the Enchanted City of the Caesars by Ferdinand, all four boys were called into conference by the two older men.
unboundedadjectiveUS /ənˈbaʊndɪd/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading To their unbounded delight, they were told that in a week or ten days they would set out for Potosi, the Bolivian city which is the center of the famous silver mining region whose discovery once startled the world.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "It was written by a Spanish conquistadore who was with the expedition of Captain Sebastian de Arguello, of whom I understand Ferdinand has told you young fellows.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The ancient manuscript of which I have spoken to you, Ferdinand, and which Senor Hampton tells me he has mentioned to you others, gives us quite definite directions for our search.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It was written by a Spanish conquistadore who was with the expedition of Captain Sebastian de Arguello, of whom I understand Ferdinand has told you young fellows.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Potosi," said Ernesto, "may be our starting point, but I must tell you that in all likelihood we shall conduct our activities in two widely separated regions.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading To their unbounded delight, they were told that in a week or ten days they would set out for Potosi, the Bolivian city which is the center of the famous silver mining region whose discovery once startled the world.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The day following this retelling of the legend of the Enchanted City of the Caesars by Ferdinand, all four boys were called into conference by the two older men.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To their unbounded delight, they were told that in a week or ten days they would set out for Potosi, the Bolivian city which is the center of the famous silver mining region whose discovery once startled the world.
which person or people
From this reading "It was written by a Spanish conquistadore who was with the expedition of Captain Sebastian de Arguello, of whom I understand Ferdinand has told you young fellows.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It was written by a Spanish conquistadore who was with the expedition of Captain Sebastian de Arguello, of whom I understand Ferdinand has told you young fellows.
belonging to which person
From this reading To their unbounded delight, they were told that in a week or ten days they would set out for Potosi, the Bolivian city which is the center of the famous silver mining region whose discovery once startled the world.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading "Potosi," said Ernesto, "may be our starting point, but I must tell you that in all likelihood we shall conduct our activities in two widely separated regions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It was written by a Spanish conquistadore who was with the expedition of Captain Sebastian de Arguello, of whom I understand Ferdinand has told you young fellows.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading To their unbounded delight, they were told that in a week or ten days they would set out for Potosi, the Bolivian city which is the center of the famous silver mining region whose discovery once startled the world.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To their unbounded delight, they were told that in a week or ten days they would set out for Potosi, the Bolivian city which is the center of the famous silver mining region whose discovery once startled the world.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading "It was written by a Spanish conquistadore who was with the expedition of Captain Sebastian de Arguello, of whom I understand Ferdinand has told you young fellows.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Potosi," said Ernesto, "may be our starting point, but I must tell you that in all likelihood we shall conduct our activities in two widely separated regions.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "It was written by a Spanish conquistadore who was with the expedition of Captain Sebastian de Arguello, of whom I understand Ferdinand has told you young fellows.
