Chapter XII

to come to rest, settle

From this reading The yellow sand gleams between tufts of stiff steppe plants and scented spring flowers, red or blue, yellow or white, now and then tempting me to alight to gather specimens.

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

From this reading THROUGH NORTHERN PATAGONIA During the first few days our march was not attended by any difficulties, as we only followed the common track, here and there visible over the pampas.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THROUGH NORTHERN PATAGONIA During the first few days our march was not attended by any difficulties, as we only followed the common track, here and there visible over the pampas.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Deep ravines appear in the easily disintegrating tufas, and here dark forest-groves extend, though not reaching down to where we were travelling.

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

From this reading On our right was the so-called Pre-Cordillera, where outlines are softer and the snow-patches insignificant.

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

From this reading THROUGH NORTHERN PATAGONIA During the first few days our march was not attended by any difficulties, as we only followed the common track, here and there visible over the pampas.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading Behind and in front of us lay the broken ground of the high pampas with hills and ravines, towards the east the endless undulating plains reaching far away to the Atlantic Ocean.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading THROUGH NORTHERN PATAGONIA During the first few days our march was not attended by any difficulties, as we only followed the common track, here and there visible over the pampas.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Behind and in front of us lay the broken ground of the high pampas with hills and ravines, towards the east the endless undulating plains reaching far away to the Atlantic Ocean.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Behind and in front of us lay the broken ground of the high pampas with hills and ravines, towards the east the endless undulating plains reaching far away to the Atlantic Ocean.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The yellow sand gleams between tufts of stiff steppe plants and scented spring flowers, red or blue, yellow or white, now and then tempting me to alight to gather specimens.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The yellow sand gleams between tufts of stiff steppe plants and scented spring flowers, red or blue, yellow or white, now and then tempting me to alight to gather specimens.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Behind and in front of us lay the broken ground of the high pampas with hills and ravines, towards the east the endless undulating plains reaching far away to the Atlantic Ocean.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THROUGH NORTHERN PATAGONIA During the first few days our march was not attended by any difficulties, as we only followed the common track, here and there visible over the pampas.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading THROUGH NORTHERN PATAGONIA During the first few days our march was not attended by any difficulties, as we only followed the common track, here and there visible over the pampas.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Deep ravines appear in the easily disintegrating tufas, and here dark forest-groves extend, though not reaching down to where we were travelling.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THROUGH NORTHERN PATAGONIA During the first few days our march was not attended by any difficulties, as we only followed the common track, here and there visible over the pampas.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Deep ravines appear in the easily disintegrating tufas, and here dark forest-groves extend, though not reaching down to where we were travelling.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading THROUGH NORTHERN PATAGONIA During the first few days our march was not attended by any difficulties, as we only followed the common track, here and there visible over the pampas.

-ing form of “disintegrate” — break into parts or components or lose cohesion or unity

From this reading Deep ravines appear in the easily disintegrating tufas, and here dark forest-groves extend, though not reaching down to where we were travelling.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Deep ravines appear in the easily disintegrating tufas, and here dark forest-groves extend, though not reaching down to where we were travelling.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading THROUGH NORTHERN PATAGONIA During the first few days our march was not attended by any difficulties, as we only followed the common track, here and there visible over the pampas.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Deep ravines appear in the easily disintegrating tufas, and here dark forest-groves extend, though not reaching down to where we were travelling.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Behind and in front of us lay the broken ground of the high pampas with hills and ravines, towards the east the endless undulating plains reaching far away to the Atlantic Ocean.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading Behind and in front of us lay the broken ground of the high pampas with hills and ravines, towards the east the endless undulating plains reaching far away to the Atlantic Ocean.

extend in scope or range or area

From this reading Deep ravines appear in the easily disintegrating tufas, and here dark forest-groves extend, though not reaching down to where we were travelling.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Behind and in front of us lay the broken ground of the high pampas with hills and ravines, towards the east the endless undulating plains reaching far away to the Atlantic Ocean.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading THROUGH NORTHERN PATAGONIA During the first few days our march was not attended by any difficulties, as we only followed the common track, here and there visible over the pampas.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THROUGH NORTHERN PATAGONIA During the first few days our march was not attended by any difficulties, as we only followed the common track, here and there visible over the pampas.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading The yellow sand gleams between tufts of stiff steppe plants and scented spring flowers, red or blue, yellow or white, now and then tempting me to alight to gather specimens.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading THROUGH NORTHERN PATAGONIA During the first few days our march was not attended by any difficulties, as we only followed the common track, here and there visible over the pampas.

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

From this reading Deep ravines appear in the easily disintegrating tufas, and here dark forest-groves extend, though not reaching down to where we were travelling.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Behind and in front of us lay the broken ground of the high pampas with hills and ravines, towards the east the endless undulating plains reaching far away to the Atlantic Ocean.

assemble or get together

From this reading The yellow sand gleams between tufts of stiff steppe plants and scented spring flowers, red or blue, yellow or white, now and then tempting me to alight to gather specimens.

plural of “gleam” — an appearance of reflected light

From this reading The yellow sand gleams between tufts of stiff steppe plants and scented spring flowers, red or blue, yellow or white, now and then tempting me to alight to gather specimens.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Behind and in front of us lay the broken ground of the high pampas with hills and ravines, towards the east the endless undulating plains reaching far away to the Atlantic Ocean.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading THROUGH NORTHERN PATAGONIA During the first few days our march was not attended by any difficulties, as we only followed the common track, here and there visible over the pampas.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Behind and in front of us lay the broken ground of the high pampas with hills and ravines, towards the east the endless undulating plains reaching far away to the Atlantic Ocean.

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

From this reading Behind and in front of us lay the broken ground of the high pampas with hills and ravines, towards the east the endless undulating plains reaching far away to the Atlantic Ocean.

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

From this reading Deep ravines appear in the easily disintegrating tufas, and here dark forest-groves extend, though not reaching down to where we were travelling.

signifying nothing

From this reading On our right was the so-called Pre-Cordillera, where outlines are softer and the snow-patches insignificant.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Behind and in front of us lay the broken ground of the high pampas with hills and ravines, towards the east the endless undulating plains reaching far away to the Atlantic Ocean.

march in a procession

From this reading THROUGH NORTHERN PATAGONIA During the first few days our march was not attended by any difficulties, as we only followed the common track, here and there visible over the pampas.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The yellow sand gleams between tufts of stiff steppe plants and scented spring flowers, red or blue, yellow or white, now and then tempting me to alight to gather specimens.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading THROUGH NORTHERN PATAGONIA During the first few days our march was not attended by any difficulties, as we only followed the common track, here and there visible over the pampas.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THROUGH NORTHERN PATAGONIA During the first few days our march was not attended by any difficulties, as we only followed the common track, here and there visible over the pampas.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The yellow sand gleams between tufts of stiff steppe plants and scented spring flowers, red or blue, yellow or white, now and then tempting me to alight to gather specimens.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading Behind and in front of us lay the broken ground of the high pampas with hills and ravines, towards the east the endless undulating plains reaching far away to the Atlantic Ocean.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Behind and in front of us lay the broken ground of the high pampas with hills and ravines, towards the east the endless undulating plains reaching far away to the Atlantic Ocean.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On our right was the so-called Pre-Cordillera, where outlines are softer and the snow-patches insignificant.

and nothing more

From this reading THROUGH NORTHERN PATAGONIA During the first few days our march was not attended by any difficulties, as we only followed the common track, here and there visible over the pampas.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The yellow sand gleams between tufts of stiff steppe plants and scented spring flowers, red or blue, yellow or white, now and then tempting me to alight to gather specimens.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THROUGH NORTHERN PATAGONIA During the first few days our march was not attended by any difficulties, as we only followed the common track, here and there visible over the pampas.

plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading On our right was the so-called Pre-Cordillera, where outlines are softer and the snow-patches insignificant.

above and across; more than

From this reading THROUGH NORTHERN PATAGONIA During the first few days our march was not attended by any difficulties, as we only followed the common track, here and there visible over the pampas.

the vast grassy plains of northern Argentina

From this reading THROUGH NORTHERN PATAGONIA During the first few days our march was not attended by any difficulties, as we only followed the common track, here and there visible over the pampas.

region in southern South America between the Andes and the South Atlantic

From this reading THROUGH NORTHERN PATAGONIA During the first few days our march was not attended by any difficulties, as we only followed the common track, here and there visible over the pampas.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading Behind and in front of us lay the broken ground of the high pampas with hills and ravines, towards the east the endless undulating plains reaching far away to the Atlantic Ocean.

plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading The yellow sand gleams between tufts of stiff steppe plants and scented spring flowers, red or blue, yellow or white, now and then tempting me to alight to gather specimens.

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

From this reading On our right was the so-called Pre-Cordillera, where outlines are softer and the snow-patches insignificant.

plural of “ravine” — a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)

From this reading Deep ravines appear in the easily disintegrating tufas, and here dark forest-groves extend, though not reaching down to where we were travelling.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading Deep ravines appear in the easily disintegrating tufas, and here dark forest-groves extend, though not reaching down to where we were travelling.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The yellow sand gleams between tufts of stiff steppe plants and scented spring flowers, red or blue, yellow or white, now and then tempting me to alight to gather specimens.

precisely, exactly

From this reading On our right was the so-called Pre-Cordillera, where outlines are softer and the snow-patches insignificant.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading The yellow sand gleams between tufts of stiff steppe plants and scented spring flowers, red or blue, yellow or white, now and then tempting me to alight to gather specimens.

having the sense of smell

From this reading The yellow sand gleams between tufts of stiff steppe plants and scented spring flowers, red or blue, yellow or white, now and then tempting me to alight to gather specimens.

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

From this reading On our right was the so-called Pre-Cordillera, where outlines are softer and the snow-patches insignificant.

doubtful or suspect

From this reading On our right was the so-called Pre-Cordillera, where outlines are softer and the snow-patches insignificant.

comparative of “soft” — yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading On our right was the so-called Pre-Cordillera, where outlines are softer and the snow-patches insignificant.

plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading The yellow sand gleams between tufts of stiff steppe plants and scented spring flowers, red or blue, yellow or white, now and then tempting me to alight to gather specimens.

the season of growth

From this reading The yellow sand gleams between tufts of stiff steppe plants and scented spring flowers, red or blue, yellow or white, now and then tempting me to alight to gather specimens.

extensive plain without trees (associated with eastern Russia and Siberia)

From this reading The yellow sand gleams between tufts of stiff steppe plants and scented spring flowers, red or blue, yellow or white, now and then tempting me to alight to gather specimens.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading The yellow sand gleams between tufts of stiff steppe plants and scented spring flowers, red or blue, yellow or white, now and then tempting me to alight to gather specimens.

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading The yellow sand gleams between tufts of stiff steppe plants and scented spring flowers, red or blue, yellow or white, now and then tempting me to alight to gather specimens.

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

From this reading THROUGH NORTHERN PATAGONIA During the first few days our march was not attended by any difficulties, as we only followed the common track, here and there visible over the pampas.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The yellow sand gleams between tufts of stiff steppe plants and scented spring flowers, red or blue, yellow or white, now and then tempting me to alight to gather specimens.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THROUGH NORTHERN PATAGONIA During the first few days our march was not attended by any difficulties, as we only followed the common track, here and there visible over the pampas.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Deep ravines appear in the easily disintegrating tufas, and here dark forest-groves extend, though not reaching down to where we were travelling.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THROUGH NORTHERN PATAGONIA During the first few days our march was not attended by any difficulties, as we only followed the common track, here and there visible over the pampas.

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

From this reading Deep ravines appear in the easily disintegrating tufas, and here dark forest-groves extend, though not reaching down to where we were travelling.

in the direction of

From this reading Behind and in front of us lay the broken ground of the high pampas with hills and ravines, towards the east the endless undulating plains reaching far away to the Atlantic Ocean.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading THROUGH NORTHERN PATAGONIA During the first few days our march was not attended by any difficulties, as we only followed the common track, here and there visible over the pampas.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading Deep ravines appear in the easily disintegrating tufas, and here dark forest-groves extend, though not reaching down to where we were travelling.

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

From this reading Deep ravines appear in the easily disintegrating tufas, and here dark forest-groves extend, though not reaching down to where we were travelling.

plural of “tuft” — a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass

From this reading The yellow sand gleams between tufts of stiff steppe plants and scented spring flowers, red or blue, yellow or white, now and then tempting me to alight to gather specimens.

-ing form of “undulate” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples

From this reading Behind and in front of us lay the broken ground of the high pampas with hills and ravines, towards the east the endless undulating plains reaching far away to the Atlantic Ocean.

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

From this reading Behind and in front of us lay the broken ground of the high pampas with hills and ravines, towards the east the endless undulating plains reaching far away to the Atlantic Ocean.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading THROUGH NORTHERN PATAGONIA During the first few days our march was not attended by any difficulties, as we only followed the common track, here and there visible over the pampas.

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

From this reading THROUGH NORTHERN PATAGONIA During the first few days our march was not attended by any difficulties, as we only followed the common track, here and there visible over the pampas.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THROUGH NORTHERN PATAGONIA During the first few days our march was not attended by any difficulties, as we only followed the common track, here and there visible over the pampas.

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

From this reading Deep ravines appear in the easily disintegrating tufas, and here dark forest-groves extend, though not reaching down to where we were travelling.

in or at the place that

From this reading On our right was the so-called Pre-Cordillera, where outlines are softer and the snow-patches insignificant.

a Caucasian

From this reading The yellow sand gleams between tufts of stiff steppe plants and scented spring flowers, red or blue, yellow or white, now and then tempting me to alight to gather specimens.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Behind and in front of us lay the broken ground of the high pampas with hills and ravines, towards the east the endless undulating plains reaching far away to the Atlantic Ocean.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading The yellow sand gleams between tufts of stiff steppe plants and scented spring flowers, red or blue, yellow or white, now and then tempting me to alight to gather specimens.