used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While our course as a whole had been almost due north, and sometimes east of north, yet where there were rapids the river had generally, although not always, turned westward.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading This seemed to indicate that to the east of us there was a low northward projection of the central plateau across which we had travelled on mule-back.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading While our course as a whole had been almost due north, and sometimes east of north, yet where there were rapids the river had generally, although not always, turned westward.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading While our course as a whole had been almost due north, and sometimes east of north, yet where there were rapids the river had generally, although not always, turned westward.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading While our course as a whole had been almost due north, and sometimes east of north, yet where there were rapids the river had generally, although not always, turned westward.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While our course as a whole had been almost due north, and sometimes east of north, yet where there were rapids the river had generally, although not always, turned westward.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was no longer any question that the Duvida was a big river, a river of real importance.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This is the kind of projection that appears on the maps of this region as a sierra.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While our course as a whole had been almost due north, and sometimes east of north, yet where there were rapids the river had generally, although not always, turned westward.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading While our course as a whole had been almost due north, and sometimes east of north, yet where there were rapids the river had generally, although not always, turned westward.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was no longer any question that the Duvida was a big river, a river of real importance.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Probably it sent low spurs to the west, and the farthest points of these spurs now and then caused rapids in our course (for the rapids generally came where there were hills) and for the moment deflected the river westward from its general downhill trend to the north.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Probably it sent low spurs to the west, and the farthest points of these spurs now and then caused rapids in our course (for the rapids generally came where there were hills) and for the moment deflected the river westward from its general downhill trend to the north.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading This seemed to indicate that to the east of us there was a low northward projection of the central plateau across which we had travelled on mule-back.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading While our course as a whole had been almost due north, and sometimes east of north, yet where there were rapids the river had generally, although not always, turned westward.
deflectedverbUS /dɪˈflektɪd/
past form of “deflect” — prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading Probably it sent low spurs to the west, and the farthest points of these spurs now and then caused rapids in our course (for the rapids generally came where there were hills) and for the moment deflected the river westward from its general downhill trend to the north.
downhilladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnˈhɪl/
sloping down rather steeply
From this reading Probably it sent low spurs to the west, and the farthest points of these spurs now and then caused rapids in our course (for the rapids generally came where there were hills) and for the moment deflected the river westward from its general downhill trend to the north.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading While our course as a whole had been almost due north, and sometimes east of north, yet where there were rapids the river had generally, although not always, turned westward.
Duvida
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was no longer any question that the Duvida was a big river, a river of real importance.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading While our course as a whole had been almost due north, and sometimes east of north, yet where there were rapids the river had generally, although not always, turned westward.
farthestadverbUS /ˈfɑːrðəst/
to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)
From this reading Probably it sent low spurs to the west, and the farthest points of these spurs now and then caused rapids in our course (for the rapids generally came where there were hills) and for the moment deflected the river westward from its general downhill trend to the north.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Probably it sent low spurs to the west, and the farthest points of these spurs now and then caused rapids in our course (for the rapids generally came where there were hills) and for the moment deflected the river westward from its general downhill trend to the north.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Probably it sent low spurs to the west, and the farthest points of these spurs now and then caused rapids in our course (for the rapids generally came where there were hills) and for the moment deflected the river westward from its general downhill trend to the north.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Probably it sent low spurs to the west, and the farthest points of these spurs now and then caused rapids in our course (for the rapids generally came where there were hills) and for the moment deflected the river westward from its general downhill trend to the north.
usually; as a rule
From this reading While our course as a whole had been almost due north, and sometimes east of north, yet where there were rapids the river had generally, although not always, turned westward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While our course as a whole had been almost due north, and sometimes east of north, yet where there were rapids the river had generally, although not always, turned westward.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Probably it sent low spurs to the west, and the farthest points of these spurs now and then caused rapids in our course (for the rapids generally came where there were hills) and for the moment deflected the river westward from its general downhill trend to the north.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading There was no longer any question that the Duvida was a big river, a river of real importance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Probably it sent low spurs to the west, and the farthest points of these spurs now and then caused rapids in our course (for the rapids generally came where there were hills) and for the moment deflected the river westward from its general downhill trend to the north.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading This seemed to indicate that to the east of us there was a low northward projection of the central plateau across which we had travelled on mule-back.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is the kind of projection that appears on the maps of this region as a sierra.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Probably it sent low spurs to the west, and the farthest points of these spurs now and then caused rapids in our course (for the rapids generally came where there were hills) and for the moment deflected the river westward from its general downhill trend to the north.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Probably it sent low spurs to the west, and the farthest points of these spurs now and then caused rapids in our course (for the rapids generally came where there were hills) and for the moment deflected the river westward from its general downhill trend to the north.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading This is the kind of projection that appears on the maps of this region as a sierra.
for more time
From this reading There was no longer any question that the Duvida was a big river, a river of real importance.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading This seemed to indicate that to the east of us there was a low northward projection of the central plateau across which we had travelled on mule-back.
mapsnounUS /mæps/
plural of “map” — a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
From this reading This is the kind of projection that appears on the maps of this region as a sierra.
a particular point in time
From this reading Probably it sent low spurs to the west, and the farthest points of these spurs now and then caused rapids in our course (for the rapids generally came where there were hills) and for the moment deflected the river westward from its general downhill trend to the north.
mule-back
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This seemed to indicate that to the east of us there was a low northward projection of the central plateau across which we had travelled on mule-back.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no longer any question that the Duvida was a big river, a river of real importance.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading While our course as a whole had been almost due north, and sometimes east of north, yet where there were rapids the river had generally, although not always, turned westward.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading This seemed to indicate that to the east of us there was a low northward projection of the central plateau across which we had travelled on mule-back.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While our course as a whole had been almost due north, and sometimes east of north, yet where there were rapids the river had generally, although not always, turned westward.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Probably it sent low spurs to the west, and the farthest points of these spurs now and then caused rapids in our course (for the rapids generally came where there were hills) and for the moment deflected the river westward from its general downhill trend to the north.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While our course as a whole had been almost due north, and sometimes east of north, yet where there were rapids the river had generally, although not always, turned westward.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This seemed to indicate that to the east of us there was a low northward projection of the central plateau across which we had travelled on mule-back.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading While our course as a whole had been almost due north, and sometimes east of north, yet where there were rapids the river had generally, although not always, turned westward.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading This seemed to indicate that to the east of us there was a low northward projection of the central plateau across which we had travelled on mule-back.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Probably it sent low spurs to the west, and the farthest points of these spurs now and then caused rapids in our course (for the rapids generally came where there were hills) and for the moment deflected the river westward from its general downhill trend to the north.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably it sent low spurs to the west, and the farthest points of these spurs now and then caused rapids in our course (for the rapids generally came where there were hills) and for the moment deflected the river westward from its general downhill trend to the north.
projectionnounUS /prəˈdʒekʃən/
a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations
From this reading This seemed to indicate that to the east of us there was a low northward projection of the central plateau across which we had travelled on mule-back.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading There was no longer any question that the Duvida was a big river, a river of real importance.
rapidsnounUS /ˈræpədz/
plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast
From this reading While our course as a whole had been almost due north, and sometimes east of north, yet where there were rapids the river had generally, although not always, turned westward.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading There was no longer any question that the Duvida was a big river, a river of real importance.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading This is the kind of projection that appears on the maps of this region as a sierra.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading While our course as a whole had been almost due north, and sometimes east of north, yet where there were rapids the river had generally, although not always, turned westward.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This seemed to indicate that to the east of us there was a low northward projection of the central plateau across which we had travelled on mule-back.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Probably it sent low spurs to the west, and the farthest points of these spurs now and then caused rapids in our course (for the rapids generally came where there were hills) and for the moment deflected the river westward from its general downhill trend to the north.
sierranounUS /siˈerə/
a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline)
From this reading This is the kind of projection that appears on the maps of this region as a sierra.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading While our course as a whole had been almost due north, and sometimes east of north, yet where there were rapids the river had generally, although not always, turned westward.
spursnounUS /spɜːrz/
plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Probably it sent low spurs to the west, and the farthest points of these spurs now and then caused rapids in our course (for the rapids generally came where there were hills) and for the moment deflected the river westward from its general downhill trend to the north.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This seemed to indicate that to the east of us there was a low northward projection of the central plateau across which we had travelled on mule-back.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While our course as a whole had been almost due north, and sometimes east of north, yet where there were rapids the river had generally, although not always, turned westward.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Probably it sent low spurs to the west, and the farthest points of these spurs now and then caused rapids in our course (for the rapids generally came where there were hills) and for the moment deflected the river westward from its general downhill trend to the north.
in or at that place or location
From this reading While our course as a whole had been almost due north, and sometimes east of north, yet where there were rapids the river had generally, although not always, turned westward.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Probably it sent low spurs to the west, and the farthest points of these spurs now and then caused rapids in our course (for the rapids generally came where there were hills) and for the moment deflected the river westward from its general downhill trend to the north.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This seemed to indicate that to the east of us there was a low northward projection of the central plateau across which we had travelled on mule-back.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This seemed to indicate that to the east of us there was a low northward projection of the central plateau across which we had travelled on mule-back.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading This seemed to indicate that to the east of us there was a low northward projection of the central plateau across which we had travelled on mule-back.
trendnounUS /trend/
a general direction in which something tends to move
From this reading Probably it sent low spurs to the west, and the farthest points of these spurs now and then caused rapids in our course (for the rapids generally came where there were hills) and for the moment deflected the river westward from its general downhill trend to the north.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading While our course as a whole had been almost due north, and sometimes east of north, yet where there were rapids the river had generally, although not always, turned westward.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This seemed to indicate that to the east of us there was a low northward projection of the central plateau across which we had travelled on mule-back.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This seemed to indicate that to the east of us there was a low northward projection of the central plateau across which we had travelled on mule-back.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading This seemed to indicate that to the east of us there was a low northward projection of the central plateau across which we had travelled on mule-back.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While our course as a whole had been almost due north, and sometimes east of north, yet where there were rapids the river had generally, although not always, turned westward.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Probably it sent low spurs to the west, and the farthest points of these spurs now and then caused rapids in our course (for the rapids generally came where there were hills) and for the moment deflected the river westward from its general downhill trend to the north.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading While our course as a whole had been almost due north, and sometimes east of north, yet where there were rapids the river had generally, although not always, turned westward.
in or at the place that
From this reading While our course as a whole had been almost due north, and sometimes east of north, yet where there were rapids the river had generally, although not always, turned westward.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This seemed to indicate that to the east of us there was a low northward projection of the central plateau across which we had travelled on mule-back.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While our course as a whole had been almost due north, and sometimes east of north, yet where there were rapids the river had generally, although not always, turned westward.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading While our course as a whole had been almost due north, and sometimes east of north, yet where there were rapids the river had generally, although not always, turned westward.
but in spite of that
From this reading While our course as a whole had been almost due north, and sometimes east of north, yet where there were rapids the river had generally, although not always, turned westward.
