used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Rover of the Andes, a Tale of Adventure in South America, by R.M. Ballantyne.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It describes a journey across central South America, at about the latitude of Buenos Aires in Argentina.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading It describes a journey across central South America, at about the latitude of Buenos Aires in Argentina.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading The Rover of the Andes, a Tale of Adventure in South America, by R.M. Ballantyne.
AiresnounUS /ˈeriz/
plural of “aire” — a river in northern England that flows southeast through West Yorkshire
From this reading It describes a journey across central South America, at about the latitude of Buenos Aires in Argentina.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading This book is well-written and carries the reader right up to the last chapter, always panting to know what ever will happen next.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading The Rover of the Andes, a Tale of Adventure in South America, by R.M. Ballantyne.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This book is well-written and carries the reader right up to the last chapter, always panting to know what ever will happen next.
AndesnounUS /ˈændiz/
a mountain range in South America running 5000 miles along the Pacific coast
From this reading The Rover of the Andes, a Tale of Adventure in South America, by R.M. Ballantyne.
anyrate
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From this reading It seems quite realistic, but at anyrate it is a good product of the writer's imagination and research.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lots of different sorts of nasty happenings, and nasty people are encountered, and the problems are overcome one by one.
ArgentinanounUS /ˌɑːrdʒənˈtiːnə/
a republic in southern South America; second largest country in South America
From this reading It describes a journey across central South America, at about the latitude of Buenos Aires in Argentina.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It describes a journey across central South America, at about the latitude of Buenos Aires in Argentina.
Ballantyne
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading This book is well-written and carries the reader right up to the last chapter, always panting to know what ever will happen next.
Buenos
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From this reading It describes a journey across central South America, at about the latitude of Buenos Aires in Argentina.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It seems quite realistic, but at anyrate it is a good product of the writer's imagination and research.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Rover of the Andes, a Tale of Adventure in South America, by R.M. Ballantyne.
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading This book is well-written and carries the reader right up to the last chapter, always panting to know what ever will happen next.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading It describes a journey across central South America, at about the latitude of Buenos Aires in Argentina.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading This book is well-written and carries the reader right up to the last chapter, always panting to know what ever will happen next.
describesverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading It describes a journey across central South America, at about the latitude of Buenos Aires in Argentina.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Lots of different sorts of nasty happenings, and nasty people are encountered, and the problems are overcome one by one.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Lots of different sorts of nasty happenings, and nasty people are encountered, and the problems are overcome one by one.
at any time
From this reading This book is well-written and carries the reader right up to the last chapter, always panting to know what ever will happen next.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It seems quite realistic, but at anyrate it is a good product of the writer's imagination and research.
come to pass
From this reading This book is well-written and carries the reader right up to the last chapter, always panting to know what ever will happen next.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading Lots of different sorts of nasty happenings, and nasty people are encountered, and the problems are overcome one by one.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading It seems quite realistic, but at anyrate it is a good product of the writer's imagination and research.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Rover of the Andes, a Tale of Adventure in South America, by R.M. Ballantyne.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This book is well-written and carries the reader right up to the last chapter, always panting to know what ever will happen next.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It describes a journey across central South America, at about the latitude of Buenos Aires in Argentina.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It describes a journey across central South America, at about the latitude of Buenos Aires in Argentina.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading This book is well-written and carries the reader right up to the last chapter, always panting to know what ever will happen next.
immediately past
From this reading This book is well-written and carries the reader right up to the last chapter, always panting to know what ever will happen next.
latitudenounUS /ˈlætətuːd/
the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading It describes a journey across central South America, at about the latitude of Buenos Aires in Argentina.
LotsnounUS /lɑːts/
a large number or amount
From this reading Lots of different sorts of nasty happenings, and nasty people are encountered, and the problems are overcome one by one.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading The Rover of the Andes, a Tale of Adventure in South America, by R.M. Ballantyne.
nastyadjectiveUS /ˈnæsti/
offensive or even (of persons) malicious
From this reading Lots of different sorts of nasty happenings, and nasty people are encountered, and the problems are overcome one by one.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading This book is well-written and carries the reader right up to the last chapter, always panting to know what ever will happen next.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Rover of the Andes, a Tale of Adventure in South America, by R.M. Ballantyne.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Lots of different sorts of nasty happenings, and nasty people are encountered, and the problems are overcome one by one.
win a victory over
From this reading Lots of different sorts of nasty happenings, and nasty people are encountered, and the problems are overcome one by one.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading This book is well-written and carries the reader right up to the last chapter, always panting to know what ever will happen next.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Lots of different sorts of nasty happenings, and nasty people are encountered, and the problems are overcome one by one.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Lots of different sorts of nasty happenings, and nasty people are encountered, and the problems are overcome one by one.
productnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkt/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading It seems quite realistic, but at anyrate it is a good product of the writer's imagination and research.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It seems quite realistic, but at anyrate it is a good product of the writer's imagination and research.
RnounUS /ɑːr/
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading The Rover of the Andes, a Tale of Adventure in South America, by R.M. Ballantyne.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading This book is well-written and carries the reader right up to the last chapter, always panting to know what ever will happen next.
realisticadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/
aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are
From this reading It seems quite realistic, but at anyrate it is a good product of the writer's imagination and research.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading It seems quite realistic, but at anyrate it is a good product of the writer's imagination and research.
precisely, exactly
From this reading This book is well-written and carries the reader right up to the last chapter, always panting to know what ever will happen next.
RovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading The Rover of the Andes, a Tale of Adventure in South America, by R.M. Ballantyne.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems quite realistic, but at anyrate it is a good product of the writer's imagination and research.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Lots of different sorts of nasty happenings, and nasty people are encountered, and the problems are overcome one by one.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The Rover of the Andes, a Tale of Adventure in South America, by R.M. Ballantyne.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The Rover of the Andes, a Tale of Adventure in South America, by R.M. Ballantyne.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Rover of the Andes, a Tale of Adventure in South America, by R.M. Ballantyne.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This book is well-written and carries the reader right up to the last chapter, always panting to know what ever will happen next.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This book is well-written and carries the reader right up to the last chapter, always panting to know what ever will happen next.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This book is well-written and carries the reader right up to the last chapter, always panting to know what ever will happen next.
well-written
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From this reading This book is well-written and carries the reader right up to the last chapter, always panting to know what ever will happen next.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This book is well-written and carries the reader right up to the last chapter, always panting to know what ever will happen next.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading This book is well-written and carries the reader right up to the last chapter, always panting to know what ever will happen next.
writer'snounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
possessive form of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading It seems quite realistic, but at anyrate it is a good product of the writer's imagination and research.
