used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Without loss of time, he set off to join a party of his friends, whom he knew had gone in the direction of the Cordilleras.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading When he awoke, he found himself alone; his comrades had abandoned the camp.
ABDUCTIONnounUS /æbˈdʌkʃən/
the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife
From this reading THE ABDUCTION.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the infernal dance performed by the Indians round the tree of war, Tcharanguii, one of them, exhausted by fatigue, fell at the foot of the tree, in order to rest, and whether voluntarily or through excessive weariness, fell asleep.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading When he awoke, he found himself alone; his comrades had abandoned the camp.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He came up with the caravan, as we described in a previous chapter, at the moment when it was continuing its journey towards Valdivia, and the sudden impression produced on him by the sight of the two young ladies aroused in him an eager desire to seize them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the infernal dance performed by the Indians round the tree of war, Tcharanguii, one of them, exhausted by fatigue, fell at the foot of the tree, in order to rest, and whether voluntarily or through excessive weariness, fell asleep.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading He came up with the caravan, as we described in a previous chapter, at the moment when it was continuing its journey towards Valdivia, and the sudden impression produced on him by the sight of the two young ladies aroused in him an eager desire to seize them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He came up with the caravan, as we described in a previous chapter, at the moment when it was continuing its journey towards Valdivia, and the sudden impression produced on him by the sight of the two young ladies aroused in him an eager desire to seize them.
in a state of sleep
From this reading After the infernal dance performed by the Indians round the tree of war, Tcharanguii, one of them, exhausted by fatigue, fell at the foot of the tree, in order to rest, and whether voluntarily or through excessive weariness, fell asleep.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After the infernal dance performed by the Indians round the tree of war, Tcharanguii, one of them, exhausted by fatigue, fell at the foot of the tree, in order to rest, and whether voluntarily or through excessive weariness, fell asleep.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading When he awoke, he found himself alone; his comrades had abandoned the camp.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After the infernal dance performed by the Indians round the tree of war, Tcharanguii, one of them, exhausted by fatigue, fell at the foot of the tree, in order to rest, and whether voluntarily or through excessive weariness, fell asleep.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came up with the caravan, as we described in a previous chapter, at the moment when it was continuing its journey towards Valdivia, and the sudden impression produced on him by the sight of the two young ladies aroused in him an eager desire to seize them.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading When he awoke, he found himself alone; his comrades had abandoned the camp.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading He came up with the caravan, as we described in a previous chapter, at the moment when it was continuing its journey towards Valdivia, and the sudden impression produced on him by the sight of the two young ladies aroused in him an eager desire to seize them.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading He came up with the caravan, as we described in a previous chapter, at the moment when it was continuing its journey towards Valdivia, and the sudden impression produced on him by the sight of the two young ladies aroused in him an eager desire to seize them.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading When he awoke, he found himself alone; his comrades had abandoned the camp.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading He came up with the caravan, as we described in a previous chapter, at the moment when it was continuing its journey towards Valdivia, and the sudden impression produced on him by the sight of the two young ladies aroused in him an eager desire to seize them.
Cordilleras
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From this reading Without loss of time, he set off to join a party of his friends, whom he knew had gone in the direction of the Cordilleras.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading After the infernal dance performed by the Indians round the tree of war, Tcharanguii, one of them, exhausted by fatigue, fell at the foot of the tree, in order to rest, and whether voluntarily or through excessive weariness, fell asleep.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading He came up with the caravan, as we described in a previous chapter, at the moment when it was continuing its journey towards Valdivia, and the sudden impression produced on him by the sight of the two young ladies aroused in him an eager desire to seize them.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He came up with the caravan, as we described in a previous chapter, at the moment when it was continuing its journey towards Valdivia, and the sudden impression produced on him by the sight of the two young ladies aroused in him an eager desire to seize them.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Without loss of time, he set off to join a party of his friends, whom he knew had gone in the direction of the Cordilleras.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading He came up with the caravan, as we described in a previous chapter, at the moment when it was continuing its journey towards Valdivia, and the sudden impression produced on him by the sight of the two young ladies aroused in him an eager desire to seize them.
excessiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsesɪv/
beyond normal limits
From this reading After the infernal dance performed by the Indians round the tree of war, Tcharanguii, one of them, exhausted by fatigue, fell at the foot of the tree, in order to rest, and whether voluntarily or through excessive weariness, fell asleep.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading After the infernal dance performed by the Indians round the tree of war, Tcharanguii, one of them, exhausted by fatigue, fell at the foot of the tree, in order to rest, and whether voluntarily or through excessive weariness, fell asleep.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading After the infernal dance performed by the Indians round the tree of war, Tcharanguii, one of them, exhausted by fatigue, fell at the foot of the tree, in order to rest, and whether voluntarily or through excessive weariness, fell asleep.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading After the infernal dance performed by the Indians round the tree of war, Tcharanguii, one of them, exhausted by fatigue, fell at the foot of the tree, in order to rest, and whether voluntarily or through excessive weariness, fell asleep.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading After the infernal dance performed by the Indians round the tree of war, Tcharanguii, one of them, exhausted by fatigue, fell at the foot of the tree, in order to rest, and whether voluntarily or through excessive weariness, fell asleep.
set up or found
From this reading When he awoke, he found himself alone; his comrades had abandoned the camp.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Without loss of time, he set off to join a party of his friends, whom he knew had gone in the direction of the Cordilleras.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Without loss of time, he set off to join a party of his friends, whom he knew had gone in the direction of the Cordilleras.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he awoke, he found himself alone; his comrades had abandoned the camp.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he awoke, he found himself alone; his comrades had abandoned the camp.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He came up with the caravan, as we described in a previous chapter, at the moment when it was continuing its journey towards Valdivia, and the sudden impression produced on him by the sight of the two young ladies aroused in him an eager desire to seize them.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When he awoke, he found himself alone; his comrades had abandoned the camp.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he awoke, he found himself alone; his comrades had abandoned the camp.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading He came up with the caravan, as we described in a previous chapter, at the moment when it was continuing its journey towards Valdivia, and the sudden impression produced on him by the sight of the two young ladies aroused in him an eager desire to seize them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After the infernal dance performed by the Indians round the tree of war, Tcharanguii, one of them, exhausted by fatigue, fell at the foot of the tree, in order to rest, and whether voluntarily or through excessive weariness, fell asleep.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading After the infernal dance performed by the Indians round the tree of war, Tcharanguii, one of them, exhausted by fatigue, fell at the foot of the tree, in order to rest, and whether voluntarily or through excessive weariness, fell asleep.
infernaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrnəl/
characteristic of or resembling Hell
From this reading After the infernal dance performed by the Indians round the tree of war, Tcharanguii, one of them, exhausted by fatigue, fell at the foot of the tree, in order to rest, and whether voluntarily or through excessive weariness, fell asleep.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He came up with the caravan, as we described in a previous chapter, at the moment when it was continuing its journey towards Valdivia, and the sudden impression produced on him by the sight of the two young ladies aroused in him an eager desire to seize them.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He came up with the caravan, as we described in a previous chapter, at the moment when it was continuing its journey towards Valdivia, and the sudden impression produced on him by the sight of the two young ladies aroused in him an eager desire to seize them.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Without loss of time, he set off to join a party of his friends, whom he knew had gone in the direction of the Cordilleras.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He came up with the caravan, as we described in a previous chapter, at the moment when it was continuing its journey towards Valdivia, and the sudden impression produced on him by the sight of the two young ladies aroused in him an eager desire to seize them.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Without loss of time, he set off to join a party of his friends, whom he knew had gone in the direction of the Cordilleras.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading He came up with the caravan, as we described in a previous chapter, at the moment when it was continuing its journey towards Valdivia, and the sudden impression produced on him by the sight of the two young ladies aroused in him an eager desire to seize them.
something that is lost
From this reading Without loss of time, he set off to join a party of his friends, whom he knew had gone in the direction of the Cordilleras.
a particular point in time
From this reading He came up with the caravan, as we described in a previous chapter, at the moment when it was continuing its journey towards Valdivia, and the sudden impression produced on him by the sight of the two young ladies aroused in him an eager desire to seize them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the infernal dance performed by the Indians round the tree of war, Tcharanguii, one of them, exhausted by fatigue, fell at the foot of the tree, in order to rest, and whether voluntarily or through excessive weariness, fell asleep.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Without loss of time, he set off to join a party of his friends, whom he knew had gone in the direction of the Cordilleras.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He came up with the caravan, as we described in a previous chapter, at the moment when it was continuing its journey towards Valdivia, and the sudden impression produced on him by the sight of the two young ladies aroused in him an eager desire to seize them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After the infernal dance performed by the Indians round the tree of war, Tcharanguii, one of them, exhausted by fatigue, fell at the foot of the tree, in order to rest, and whether voluntarily or through excessive weariness, fell asleep.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After the infernal dance performed by the Indians round the tree of war, Tcharanguii, one of them, exhausted by fatigue, fell at the foot of the tree, in order to rest, and whether voluntarily or through excessive weariness, fell asleep.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading After the infernal dance performed by the Indians round the tree of war, Tcharanguii, one of them, exhausted by fatigue, fell at the foot of the tree, in order to rest, and whether voluntarily or through excessive weariness, fell asleep.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Without loss of time, he set off to join a party of his friends, whom he knew had gone in the direction of the Cordilleras.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading After the infernal dance performed by the Indians round the tree of war, Tcharanguii, one of them, exhausted by fatigue, fell at the foot of the tree, in order to rest, and whether voluntarily or through excessive weariness, fell asleep.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading He came up with the caravan, as we described in a previous chapter, at the moment when it was continuing its journey towards Valdivia, and the sudden impression produced on him by the sight of the two young ladies aroused in him an eager desire to seize them.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading He came up with the caravan, as we described in a previous chapter, at the moment when it was continuing its journey towards Valdivia, and the sudden impression produced on him by the sight of the two young ladies aroused in him an eager desire to seize them.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading After the infernal dance performed by the Indians round the tree of war, Tcharanguii, one of them, exhausted by fatigue, fell at the foot of the tree, in order to rest, and whether voluntarily or through excessive weariness, fell asleep.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading After the infernal dance performed by the Indians round the tree of war, Tcharanguii, one of them, exhausted by fatigue, fell at the foot of the tree, in order to rest, and whether voluntarily or through excessive weariness, fell asleep.
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading He came up with the caravan, as we described in a previous chapter, at the moment when it was continuing its journey towards Valdivia, and the sudden impression produced on him by the sight of the two young ladies aroused in him an eager desire to seize them.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Without loss of time, he set off to join a party of his friends, whom he knew had gone in the direction of the Cordilleras.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He came up with the caravan, as we described in a previous chapter, at the moment when it was continuing its journey towards Valdivia, and the sudden impression produced on him by the sight of the two young ladies aroused in him an eager desire to seize them.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading He came up with the caravan, as we described in a previous chapter, at the moment when it was continuing its journey towards Valdivia, and the sudden impression produced on him by the sight of the two young ladies aroused in him an eager desire to seize them.
Tcharanguii
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From this reading After the infernal dance performed by the Indians round the tree of war, Tcharanguii, one of them, exhausted by fatigue, fell at the foot of the tree, in order to rest, and whether voluntarily or through excessive weariness, fell asleep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ABDUCTION.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading After the infernal dance performed by the Indians round the tree of war, Tcharanguii, one of them, exhausted by fatigue, fell at the foot of the tree, in order to rest, and whether voluntarily or through excessive weariness, fell asleep.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading After the infernal dance performed by the Indians round the tree of war, Tcharanguii, one of them, exhausted by fatigue, fell at the foot of the tree, in order to rest, and whether voluntarily or through excessive weariness, fell asleep.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Without loss of time, he set off to join a party of his friends, whom he knew had gone in the direction of the Cordilleras.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the infernal dance performed by the Indians round the tree of war, Tcharanguii, one of them, exhausted by fatigue, fell at the foot of the tree, in order to rest, and whether voluntarily or through excessive weariness, fell asleep.
in the direction of
From this reading He came up with the caravan, as we described in a previous chapter, at the moment when it was continuing its journey towards Valdivia, and the sudden impression produced on him by the sight of the two young ladies aroused in him an eager desire to seize them.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading After the infernal dance performed by the Indians round the tree of war, Tcharanguii, one of them, exhausted by fatigue, fell at the foot of the tree, in order to rest, and whether voluntarily or through excessive weariness, fell asleep.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He came up with the caravan, as we described in a previous chapter, at the moment when it was continuing its journey towards Valdivia, and the sudden impression produced on him by the sight of the two young ladies aroused in him an eager desire to seize them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He came up with the caravan, as we described in a previous chapter, at the moment when it was continuing its journey towards Valdivia, and the sudden impression produced on him by the sight of the two young ladies aroused in him an eager desire to seize them.
Valdivia
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From this reading He came up with the caravan, as we described in a previous chapter, at the moment when it was continuing its journey towards Valdivia, and the sudden impression produced on him by the sight of the two young ladies aroused in him an eager desire to seize them.
voluntarilyadverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈterəli/
out of your own free will
From this reading After the infernal dance performed by the Indians round the tree of war, Tcharanguii, one of them, exhausted by fatigue, fell at the foot of the tree, in order to rest, and whether voluntarily or through excessive weariness, fell asleep.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading After the infernal dance performed by the Indians round the tree of war, Tcharanguii, one of them, exhausted by fatigue, fell at the foot of the tree, in order to rest, and whether voluntarily or through excessive weariness, fell asleep.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He came up with the caravan, as we described in a previous chapter, at the moment when it was continuing its journey towards Valdivia, and the sudden impression produced on him by the sight of the two young ladies aroused in him an eager desire to seize them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He came up with the caravan, as we described in a previous chapter, at the moment when it was continuing its journey towards Valdivia, and the sudden impression produced on him by the sight of the two young ladies aroused in him an eager desire to seize them.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading After the infernal dance performed by the Indians round the tree of war, Tcharanguii, one of them, exhausted by fatigue, fell at the foot of the tree, in order to rest, and whether voluntarily or through excessive weariness, fell asleep.
at the time that
From this reading When he awoke, he found himself alone; his comrades had abandoned the camp.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading After the infernal dance performed by the Indians round the tree of war, Tcharanguii, one of them, exhausted by fatigue, fell at the foot of the tree, in order to rest, and whether voluntarily or through excessive weariness, fell asleep.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Without loss of time, he set off to join a party of his friends, whom he knew had gone in the direction of the Cordilleras.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He came up with the caravan, as we described in a previous chapter, at the moment when it was continuing its journey towards Valdivia, and the sudden impression produced on him by the sight of the two young ladies aroused in him an eager desire to seize them.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without loss of time, he set off to join a party of his friends, whom he knew had gone in the direction of the Cordilleras.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He came up with the caravan, as we described in a previous chapter, at the moment when it was continuing its journey towards Valdivia, and the sudden impression produced on him by the sight of the two young ladies aroused in him an eager desire to seize them.
