Chapter XI · Chapter 11

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading All traffic was at a stand-still.

plural of “adherent” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another

From this reading PRISONERS When they arrived at Cerro de Pasco they found that the division of Gamarra's army stationed in the district had mutinied and had declared for Vivancohidas, and were killing all those known as adherents of Gamarra.

equally

From this reading Numbers of the soldiers who did not choose to join in the mutiny had taken to the hills, and were pillaging convoys and peaceful travellers alike.

(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 PRISONERS When they arrived at Cerro de Pasco they found that the division of Gamarra's army stationed in the district had mutinied and had declared for Vivancohidas, and were killing all those known as adherents of Gamarra.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading PRISONERS When they arrived at Cerro de Pasco they found that the division of Gamarra's army stationed in the district had mutinied and had declared for Vivancohidas, and were killing all those known as adherents of Gamarra.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading That is the route generally taken, for the passes west are terribly difficult.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading PRISONERS When they arrived at Cerro de Pasco they found that the division of Gamarra's army stationed in the district had mutinied and had declared for Vivancohidas, and were killing all those known as adherents of Gamarra.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading PRISONERS When they arrived at Cerro de Pasco they found that the division of Gamarra's army stationed in the district had mutinied and had declared for Vivancohidas, and were killing all those known as adherents of Gamarra.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading PRISONERS When they arrived at Cerro de Pasco they found that the division of Gamarra's army stationed in the district had mutinied and had declared for Vivancohidas, and were killing all those known as adherents of Gamarra.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading PRISONERS When they arrived at Cerro de Pasco they found that the division of Gamarra's army stationed in the district had mutinied and had declared for Vivancohidas, and were killing all those known as adherents of Gamarra.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "I think, señor," Dias said, "that instead of crossing the Cordilleras to the west, as we had intended, it will be better for us to go south, skirt the lake of Junin, and make for Oroya.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "I think, señor," Dias said, "that instead of crossing the Cordilleras to the west, as we had intended, it will be better for us to go south, skirt the lake of Junin, and make for Oroya.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading PRISONERS When they arrived at Cerro de Pasco they found that the division of Gamarra's army stationed in the district had mutinied and had declared for Vivancohidas, and were killing all those known as adherents of Gamarra.

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Numbers of the soldiers who did not choose to join in the mutiny had taken to the hills, and were pillaging convoys and peaceful travellers alike.

plural of “convoy” — a procession of land vehicles traveling together

From this reading Numbers of the soldiers who did not choose to join in the mutiny had taken to the hills, and were pillaging convoys and peaceful travellers alike.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I think, señor," Dias said, "that instead of crossing the Cordilleras to the west, as we had intended, it will be better for us to go south, skirt the lake of Junin, and make for Oroya.

traveling across

From this reading "I think, señor," Dias said, "that instead of crossing the Cordilleras to the west, as we had intended, it will be better for us to go south, skirt the lake of Junin, and make for Oroya.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading PRISONERS When they arrived at Cerro de Pasco they found that the division of Gamarra's army stationed in the district had mutinied and had declared for Vivancohidas, and were killing all those known as adherents of Gamarra.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading PRISONERS When they arrived at Cerro de Pasco they found that the division of Gamarra's army stationed in the district had mutinied and had declared for Vivancohidas, and were killing all those known as adherents of Gamarra.

Portuguese explorer who in 1488 was the first European to get round the Cape of Good Hope (thus establishing a sea route from the Atlantic to Asia) (1450-1500)

From this reading "I think, señor," Dias said, "that instead of crossing the Cordilleras to the west, as we had intended, it will be better for us to go south, skirt the lake of Junin, and make for Oroya.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Numbers of the soldiers who did not choose to join in the mutiny had taken to the hills, and were pillaging convoys and peaceful travellers alike.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading That is the route generally taken, for the passes west are terribly difficult.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading PRISONERS When they arrived at Cerro de Pasco they found that the division of Gamarra's army stationed in the district had mutinied and had declared for Vivancohidas, and were killing all those known as adherents of Gamarra.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading PRISONERS When they arrived at Cerro de Pasco they found that the division of Gamarra's army stationed in the district had mutinied and had declared for Vivancohidas, and were killing all those known as adherents of Gamarra.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading PRISONERS When they arrived at Cerro de Pasco they found that the division of Gamarra's army stationed in the district had mutinied and had declared for Vivancohidas, and were killing all those known as adherents of Gamarra.

set up or found

From this reading PRISONERS When they arrived at Cerro de Pasco they found that the division of Gamarra's army stationed in the district had mutinied and had declared for Vivancohidas, and were killing all those known as adherents of Gamarra.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading PRISONERS When they arrived at Cerro de Pasco they found that the division of Gamarra's army stationed in the district had mutinied and had declared for Vivancohidas, and were killing all those known as adherents of Gamarra.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading PRISONERS When they arrived at Cerro de Pasco they found that the division of Gamarra's army stationed in the district had mutinied and had declared for Vivancohidas, and were killing all those known as adherents of Gamarra.

usually; as a rule

From this reading That is the route generally taken, for the passes west are terribly difficult.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "I think, señor," Dias said, "that instead of crossing the Cordilleras to the west, as we had intended, it will be better for us to go south, skirt the lake of Junin, and make for Oroya.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading PRISONERS When they arrived at Cerro de Pasco they found that the division of Gamarra's army stationed in the district had mutinied and had declared for Vivancohidas, and were killing all those known as adherents of Gamarra.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Numbers of the soldiers who did not choose to join in the mutiny had taken to the hills, and were pillaging convoys and peaceful travellers alike.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I think, señor," Dias said, "that instead of crossing the Cordilleras to the west, as we had intended, it will be better for us to go south, skirt the lake of Junin, and make for Oroya.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading PRISONERS When they arrived at Cerro de Pasco they found that the division of Gamarra's army stationed in the district had mutinied and had declared for Vivancohidas, and were killing all those known as adherents of Gamarra.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading "I think, señor," Dias said, "that instead of crossing the Cordilleras to the west, as we had intended, it will be better for us to go south, skirt the lake of Junin, and make for Oroya.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading "I think, señor," Dias said, "that instead of crossing the Cordilleras to the west, as we had intended, it will be better for us to go south, skirt the lake of Junin, and make for Oroya.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading That is the route generally taken, for the passes west are terribly difficult.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I think, señor," Dias said, "that instead of crossing the Cordilleras to the west, as we had intended, it will be better for us to go south, skirt the lake of Junin, and make for Oroya.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading Numbers of the soldiers who did not choose to join in the mutiny had taken to the hills, and were pillaging convoys and peaceful travellers alike.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I think, señor," Dias said, "that instead of crossing the Cordilleras to the west, as we had intended, it will be better for us to go south, skirt the lake of Junin, and make for Oroya.

an event that causes someone to die

From this reading PRISONERS When they arrived at Cerro de Pasco they found that the division of Gamarra's army stationed in the district had mutinied and had declared for Vivancohidas, and were killing all those known as adherents of Gamarra.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading PRISONERS When they arrived at Cerro de Pasco they found that the division of Gamarra's army stationed in the district had mutinied and had declared for Vivancohidas, and were killing all those known as adherents of Gamarra.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading "I think, señor," Dias said, "that instead of crossing the Cordilleras to the west, as we had intended, it will be better for us to go south, skirt the lake of Junin, and make for Oroya.

engage in

From this reading "I think, señor," Dias said, "that instead of crossing the Cordilleras to the west, as we had intended, it will be better for us to go south, skirt the lake of Junin, and make for Oroya.

inflected form of “mutiny” — engage in a mutiny against an authority

From this reading PRISONERS When they arrived at Cerro de Pasco they found that the division of Gamarra's army stationed in the district had mutinied and had declared for Vivancohidas, and were killing all those known as adherents of Gamarra.

open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)

From this reading Numbers of the soldiers who did not choose to join in the mutiny had taken to the hills, and were pillaging convoys and peaceful travellers alike.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Numbers of the soldiers who did not choose to join in the mutiny had taken to the hills, and were pillaging convoys and peaceful travellers alike.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading Numbers of the soldiers who did not choose to join in the mutiny had taken to the hills, and were pillaging convoys and peaceful travellers alike.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PRISONERS When they arrived at Cerro de Pasco they found that the division of Gamarra's army stationed in the district had mutinied and had declared for Vivancohidas, and were killing all those known as adherents of Gamarra.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I think, señor," Dias said, "that instead of crossing the Cordilleras to the west, as we had intended, it will be better for us to go south, skirt the lake of Junin, and make for Oroya.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading PRISONERS When they arrived at Cerro de Pasco they found that the division of Gamarra's army stationed in the district had mutinied and had declared for Vivancohidas, and were killing all those known as adherents of Gamarra.

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading That is the route generally taken, for the passes west are terribly difficult.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading Numbers of the soldiers who did not choose to join in the mutiny had taken to the hills, and were pillaging convoys and peaceful travellers alike.

the act of stealing valuable things from a place

From this reading Numbers of the soldiers who did not choose to join in the mutiny had taken to the hills, and were pillaging convoys and peaceful travellers alike.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading PRISONERS When they arrived at Cerro de Pasco they found that the division of Gamarra's army stationed in the district had mutinied and had declared for Vivancohidas, and were killing all those known as adherents of Gamarra.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading That is the route generally taken, for the passes west are terribly difficult.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I think, señor," Dias said, "that instead of crossing the Cordilleras to the west, as we had intended, it will be better for us to go south, skirt the lake of Junin, and make for Oroya.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I think, señor," Dias said, "that instead of crossing the Cordilleras to the west, as we had intended, it will be better for us to go south, skirt the lake of Junin, and make for Oroya.

cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading "I think, señor," Dias said, "that instead of crossing the Cordilleras to the west, as we had intended, it will be better for us to go south, skirt the lake of Junin, and make for Oroya.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Numbers of the soldiers who did not choose to join in the mutiny had taken to the hills, and were pillaging convoys and peaceful travellers alike.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading "I think, señor," Dias said, "that instead of crossing the Cordilleras to the west, as we had intended, it will be better for us to go south, skirt the lake of Junin, and make for Oroya.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading All traffic was at a stand-still.

past form of “station” — assign to a station

From this reading PRISONERS When they arrived at Cerro de Pasco they found that the division of Gamarra's army stationed in the district had mutinied and had declared for Vivancohidas, and were killing all those known as adherents of Gamarra.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Numbers of the soldiers who did not choose to join in the mutiny had taken to the hills, and were pillaging convoys and peaceful travellers alike.

used as intensifiers

From this reading That is the route generally taken, for the passes west are terribly difficult.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PRISONERS When they arrived at Cerro de Pasco they found that the division of Gamarra's army stationed in the district had mutinied and had declared for Vivancohidas, and were killing all those known as adherents of Gamarra.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading PRISONERS When they arrived at Cerro de Pasco they found that the division of Gamarra's army stationed in the district had mutinied and had declared for Vivancohidas, and were killing all those known as adherents of Gamarra.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading PRISONERS When they arrived at Cerro de Pasco they found that the division of Gamarra's army stationed in the district had mutinied and had declared for Vivancohidas, and were killing all those known as adherents of Gamarra.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I think, señor," Dias said, "that instead of crossing the Cordilleras to the west, as we had intended, it will be better for us to go south, skirt the lake of Junin, and make for Oroya.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading PRISONERS When they arrived at Cerro de Pasco they found that the division of Gamarra's army stationed in the district had mutinied and had declared for Vivancohidas, and were killing all those known as adherents of Gamarra.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Numbers of the soldiers who did not choose to join in the mutiny had taken to the hills, and were pillaging convoys and peaceful travellers alike.

the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time

From this reading All traffic was at a stand-still.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading Numbers of the soldiers who did not choose to join in the mutiny had taken to the hills, and were pillaging convoys and peaceful travellers alike.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I think, señor," Dias said, "that instead of crossing the Cordilleras to the west, as we had intended, it will be better for us to go south, skirt the lake of Junin, and make for Oroya.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading PRISONERS When they arrived at Cerro de Pasco they found that the division of Gamarra's army stationed in the district had mutinied and had declared for Vivancohidas, and were killing all those known as adherents of Gamarra.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading All traffic was at a stand-still.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "I think, señor," Dias said, "that instead of crossing the Cordilleras to the west, as we had intended, it will be better for us to go south, skirt the lake of Junin, and make for Oroya.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading PRISONERS When they arrived at Cerro de Pasco they found that the division of Gamarra's army stationed in the district had mutinied and had declared for Vivancohidas, and were killing all those known as adherents of Gamarra.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading "I think, señor," Dias said, "that instead of crossing the Cordilleras to the west, as we had intended, it will be better for us to go south, skirt the lake of Junin, and make for Oroya.

at the time that

From this reading PRISONERS When they arrived at Cerro de Pasco they found that the division of Gamarra's army stationed in the district had mutinied and had declared for Vivancohidas, and were killing all those known as adherents of Gamarra.

which person or people

From this reading Numbers of the soldiers who did not choose to join in the mutiny had taken to the hills, and were pillaging convoys and peaceful travellers alike.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I think, señor," Dias said, "that instead of crossing the Cordilleras to the west, as we had intended, it will be better for us to go south, skirt the lake of Junin, and make for Oroya.