17
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From this reading LAGO BELGRANO On December 17 we crossed Rio Zeballos and climbed the east side of the valley.
5000
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From this reading The ascent up to the pass was better than we had been used to, and we reached the highest point at 5000 feet.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The small streams were numerous, and had, of course, cut deep ravines, over which we could hardly force a way between blocks and thickets; at one place we had to be very careful, but the horses managed it very well indeed.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Pagels was very proud of the route he had planned, but his self-importance began to diminish when we came to one swamp after the other and had to go round them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LAGO BELGRANO On December 17 we crossed Rio Zeballos and climbed the east side of the valley.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading The ascent up to the pass was better than we had been used to, and we reached the highest point at 5000 feet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The small streams were numerous, and had, of course, cut deep ravines, over which we could hardly force a way between blocks and thickets; at one place we had to be very careful, but the horses managed it very well indeed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The small streams were numerous, and had, of course, cut deep ravines, over which we could hardly force a way between blocks and thickets; at one place we had to be very careful, but the horses managed it very well indeed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The ascent up to the pass was better than we had been used to, and we reached the highest point at 5000 feet.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Pagels was very proud of the route he had planned, but his self-importance began to diminish when we came to one swamp after the other and had to go round them.
BELGRANO
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From this reading LAGO BELGRANO On December 17 we crossed Rio Zeballos and climbed the east side of the valley.
(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 The ascent up to the pass was better than we had been used to, and we reached the highest point at 5000 feet.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The small streams were numerous, and had, of course, cut deep ravines, over which we could hardly force a way between blocks and thickets; at one place we had to be very careful, but the horses managed it very well indeed.
blocksnounUS /blɑːks/
plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading The small streams were numerous, and had, of course, cut deep ravines, over which we could hardly force a way between blocks and thickets; at one place we had to be very careful, but the horses managed it very well indeed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Pagels was very proud of the route he had planned, but his self-importance began to diminish when we came to one swamp after the other and had to go round them.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Pagels was very proud of the route he had planned, but his self-importance began to diminish when we came to one swamp after the other and had to go round them.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading The small streams were numerous, and had, of course, cut deep ravines, over which we could hardly force a way between blocks and thickets; at one place we had to be very careful, but the horses managed it very well indeed.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading LAGO BELGRANO On December 17 we crossed Rio Zeballos and climbed the east side of the valley.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The small streams were numerous, and had, of course, cut deep ravines, over which we could hardly force a way between blocks and thickets; at one place we had to be very careful, but the horses managed it very well indeed.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The small streams were numerous, and had, of course, cut deep ravines, over which we could hardly force a way between blocks and thickets; at one place we had to be very careful, but the horses managed it very well indeed.
placed crosswise
From this reading LAGO BELGRANO On December 17 we crossed Rio Zeballos and climbed the east side of the valley.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The small streams were numerous, and had, of course, cut deep ravines, over which we could hardly force a way between blocks and thickets; at one place we had to be very careful, but the horses managed it very well indeed.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading LAGO BELGRANO On December 17 we crossed Rio Zeballos and climbed the east side of the valley.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The small streams were numerous, and had, of course, cut deep ravines, over which we could hardly force a way between blocks and thickets; at one place we had to be very careful, but the horses managed it very well indeed.
diminishverbUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading Pagels was very proud of the route he had planned, but his self-importance began to diminish when we came to one swamp after the other and had to go round them.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading LAGO BELGRANO On December 17 we crossed Rio Zeballos and climbed the east side of the valley.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The ascent up to the pass was better than we had been used to, and we reached the highest point at 5000 feet.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The small streams were numerous, and had, of course, cut deep ravines, over which we could hardly force a way between blocks and thickets; at one place we had to be very careful, but the horses managed it very well indeed.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Pagels was very proud of the route he had planned, but his self-importance began to diminish when we came to one swamp after the other and had to go round them.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Large snowdrifts were still left, and the ground was very soft.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Pagels was very proud of the route he had planned, but his self-importance began to diminish when we came to one swamp after the other and had to go round them.
only a very short time before
From this reading The small streams were numerous, and had, of course, cut deep ravines, over which we could hardly force a way between blocks and thickets; at one place we had to be very careful, but the horses managed it very well indeed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pagels was very proud of the route he had planned, but his self-importance began to diminish when we came to one swamp after the other and had to go round them.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The ascent up to the pass was better than we had been used to, and we reached the highest point at 5000 feet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pagels was very proud of the route he had planned, but his self-importance began to diminish when we came to one swamp after the other and had to go round them.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The small streams were numerous, and had, of course, cut deep ravines, over which we could hardly force a way between blocks and thickets; at one place we had to be very careful, but the horses managed it very well indeed.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The small streams were numerous, and had, of course, cut deep ravines, over which we could hardly force a way between blocks and thickets; at one place we had to be very careful, but the horses managed it very well indeed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The small streams were numerous, and had, of course, cut deep ravines, over which we could hardly force a way between blocks and thickets; at one place we had to be very careful, but the horses managed it very well indeed.
LAGO
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From this reading LAGO BELGRANO On December 17 we crossed Rio Zeballos and climbed the east side of the valley.
LargeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Large snowdrifts were still left, and the ground was very soft.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Large snowdrifts were still left, and the ground was very soft.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading The small streams were numerous, and had, of course, cut deep ravines, over which we could hardly force a way between blocks and thickets; at one place we had to be very careful, but the horses managed it very well indeed.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The small streams were numerous, and had, of course, cut deep ravines, over which we could hardly force a way between blocks and thickets; at one place we had to be very careful, but the horses managed it very well indeed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LAGO BELGRANO On December 17 we crossed Rio Zeballos and climbed the east side of the valley.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LAGO BELGRANO On December 17 we crossed Rio Zeballos and climbed the east side of the valley.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Pagels was very proud of the route he had planned, but his self-importance began to diminish when we came to one swamp after the other and had to go round them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Pagels was very proud of the route he had planned, but his self-importance began to diminish when we came to one swamp after the other and had to go round them.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The small streams were numerous, and had, of course, cut deep ravines, over which we could hardly force a way between blocks and thickets; at one place we had to be very careful, but the horses managed it very well indeed.
Pagels
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From this reading Pagels was very proud of the route he had planned, but his self-importance began to diminish when we came to one swamp after the other and had to go round them.
go across or through
From this reading The ascent up to the pass was better than we had been used to, and we reached the highest point at 5000 feet.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The small streams were numerous, and had, of course, cut deep ravines, over which we could hardly force a way between blocks and thickets; at one place we had to be very careful, but the horses managed it very well indeed.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading Pagels was very proud of the route he had planned, but his self-importance began to diminish when we came to one swamp after the other and had to go round them.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The ascent up to the pass was better than we had been used to, and we reached the highest point at 5000 feet.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Pagels was very proud of the route he had planned, but his self-importance began to diminish when we came to one swamp after the other and had to go round them.
ravinesnounUS /rəˈviːnz/
plural of “ravine” — a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading The small streams were numerous, and had, of course, cut deep ravines, over which we could hardly force a way between blocks and thickets; at one place we had to be very careful, but the horses managed it very well indeed.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The ascent up to the pass was better than we had been used to, and we reached the highest point at 5000 feet.
RionounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading LAGO BELGRANO On December 17 we crossed Rio Zeballos and climbed the east side of the valley.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Pagels was very proud of the route he had planned, but his self-importance began to diminish when we came to one swamp after the other and had to go round them.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading Pagels was very proud of the route he had planned, but his self-importance began to diminish when we came to one swamp after the other and had to go round them.
self-importancenoun
an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others
From this reading Pagels was very proud of the route he had planned, but his self-importance began to diminish when we came to one swamp after the other and had to go round them.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading LAGO BELGRANO On December 17 we crossed Rio Zeballos and climbed the east side of the valley.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The small streams were numerous, and had, of course, cut deep ravines, over which we could hardly force a way between blocks and thickets; at one place we had to be very careful, but the horses managed it very well indeed.
snowdrifts
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From this reading Large snowdrifts were still left, and the ground was very soft.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Large snowdrifts were still left, and the ground was very soft.
not in physical motion
From this reading Large snowdrifts were still left, and the ground was very soft.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The small streams were numerous, and had, of course, cut deep ravines, over which we could hardly force a way between blocks and thickets; at one place we had to be very careful, but the horses managed it very well indeed.
swampverbUS /swɑːmp/
drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading Pagels was very proud of the route he had planned, but his self-importance began to diminish when we came to one swamp after the other and had to go round them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The ascent up to the pass was better than we had been used to, and we reached the highest point at 5000 feet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LAGO BELGRANO On December 17 we crossed Rio Zeballos and climbed the east side of the valley.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Pagels was very proud of the route he had planned, but his self-importance began to diminish when we came to one swamp after the other and had to go round them.
thicketsnounUS /ˈθɪkəts/
plural of “thicket” — a dense growth of bushes
From this reading The small streams were numerous, and had, of course, cut deep ravines, over which we could hardly force a way between blocks and thickets; at one place we had to be very careful, but the horses managed it very well indeed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pagels was very proud of the route he had planned, but his self-importance began to diminish when we came to one swamp after the other and had to go round them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The ascent up to the pass was better than we had been used to, and we reached the highest point at 5000 feet.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The ascent up to the pass was better than we had been used to, and we reached the highest point at 5000 feet.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading LAGO BELGRANO On December 17 we crossed Rio Zeballos and climbed the east side of the valley.
precisely as stated
From this reading Pagels was very proud of the route he had planned, but his self-importance began to diminish when we came to one swamp after the other and had to go round them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pagels was very proud of the route he had planned, but his self-importance began to diminish when we came to one swamp after the other and had to go round them.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The small streams were numerous, and had, of course, cut deep ravines, over which we could hardly force a way between blocks and thickets; at one place we had to be very careful, but the horses managed it very well indeed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading LAGO BELGRANO On December 17 we crossed Rio Zeballos and climbed the east side of the valley.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The small streams were numerous, and had, of course, cut deep ravines, over which we could hardly force a way between blocks and thickets; at one place we had to be very careful, but the horses managed it very well indeed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The small streams were numerous, and had, of course, cut deep ravines, over which we could hardly force a way between blocks and thickets; at one place we had to be very careful, but the horses managed it very well indeed.
at the time that
From this reading Pagels was very proud of the route he had planned, but his self-importance began to diminish when we came to one swamp after the other and had to go round them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The small streams were numerous, and had, of course, cut deep ravines, over which we could hardly force a way between blocks and thickets; at one place we had to be very careful, but the horses managed it very well indeed.
Zeballos
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From this reading LAGO BELGRANO On December 17 we crossed Rio Zeballos and climbed the east side of the valley.
