used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ems carried a heavy suitcase, and Dakin an awkward bundle.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading A mile walk along an unused railroad, calf-high in jungle grass, brought us to a wooden bridge across the wide but shallow Suchiate, bounding Mexico on the south.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A mile walk along an unused railroad, calf-high in jungle grass, brought us to a wooden bridge across the wide but shallow Suchiate, bounding Mexico on the south.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ems carried a heavy suitcase, and Dakin an awkward bundle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ems carried a heavy suitcase, and Dakin an awkward bundle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Across its plank floor and beyond ran the rails of the "Pan-American," but the trains halt at Mariscal because Guatemala, or more exactly Estrada Cabrera, does not permit them to enter his great and sovereign republic.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading Ems carried a heavy suitcase, and Dakin an awkward bundle.
for the reason that
From this reading Across its plank floor and beyond ran the rails of the "Pan-American," but the trains halt at Mariscal because Guatemala, or more exactly Estrada Cabrera, does not permit them to enter his great and sovereign republic.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading My own modest belongings rode more easily in a rucksack.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Across its plank floor and beyond ran the rails of the "Pan-American," but the trains halt at Mariscal because Guatemala, or more exactly Estrada Cabrera, does not permit them to enter his great and sovereign republic.
boundingverbUS /ˈbaʊndɪŋ/
-ing form of “bound” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading A mile walk along an unused railroad, calf-high in jungle grass, brought us to a wooden bridge across the wide but shallow Suchiate, bounding Mexico on the south.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading A mile walk along an unused railroad, calf-high in jungle grass, brought us to a wooden bridge across the wide but shallow Suchiate, bounding Mexico on the south.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A mile walk along an unused railroad, calf-high in jungle grass, brought us to a wooden bridge across the wide but shallow Suchiate, bounding Mexico on the south.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Ems carried a heavy suitcase, and Dakin an awkward bundle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A mile walk along an unused railroad, calf-high in jungle grass, brought us to a wooden bridge across the wide but shallow Suchiate, bounding Mexico on the south.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HURRYING THROUGH GUATEMALA The three of us were off by the time the day had definitely dawned.
Cabrera
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From this reading Across its plank floor and beyond ran the rails of the "Pan-American," but the trains halt at Mariscal because Guatemala, or more exactly Estrada Cabrera, does not permit them to enter his great and sovereign republic.
calf-high
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From this reading A mile walk along an unused railroad, calf-high in jungle grass, brought us to a wooden bridge across the wide but shallow Suchiate, bounding Mexico on the south.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Ems carried a heavy suitcase, and Dakin an awkward bundle.
Dakin
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From this reading Ems carried a heavy suitcase, and Dakin an awkward bundle.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading HURRYING THROUGH GUATEMALA The three of us were off by the time the day had definitely dawned.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading HURRYING THROUGH GUATEMALA The three of us were off by the time the day had definitely dawned.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading HURRYING THROUGH GUATEMALA The three of us were off by the time the day had definitely dawned.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Across its plank floor and beyond ran the rails of the "Pan-American," but the trains halt at Mariscal because Guatemala, or more exactly Estrada Cabrera, does not permit them to enter his great and sovereign republic.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading My own modest belongings rode more easily in a rucksack.
EmsnounUS /ˈiːˈeˈmes/
plural of “em” — a quad with a square body
From this reading Ems carried a heavy suitcase, and Dakin an awkward bundle.
to come or go into
From this reading Across its plank floor and beyond ran the rails of the "Pan-American," but the trains halt at Mariscal because Guatemala, or more exactly Estrada Cabrera, does not permit them to enter his great and sovereign republic.
Estrada
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From this reading Across its plank floor and beyond ran the rails of the "Pan-American," but the trains halt at Mariscal because Guatemala, or more exactly Estrada Cabrera, does not permit them to enter his great and sovereign republic.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Across its plank floor and beyond ran the rails of the "Pan-American," but the trains halt at Mariscal because Guatemala, or more exactly Estrada Cabrera, does not permit them to enter his great and sovereign republic.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Across its plank floor and beyond ran the rails of the "Pan-American," but the trains halt at Mariscal because Guatemala, or more exactly Estrada Cabrera, does not permit them to enter his great and sovereign republic.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading A mile walk along an unused railroad, calf-high in jungle grass, brought us to a wooden bridge across the wide but shallow Suchiate, bounding Mexico on the south.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Across its plank floor and beyond ran the rails of the "Pan-American," but the trains halt at Mariscal because Guatemala, or more exactly Estrada Cabrera, does not permit them to enter his great and sovereign republic.
GUATEMALAnounUS /ˌɡwɑːtəˈmɑːlə/
a republic in Central America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; noted for low per capita income and illiteracy; politically unstable
From this reading HURRYING THROUGH GUATEMALA The three of us were off by the time the day had definitely dawned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HURRYING THROUGH GUATEMALA The three of us were off by the time the day had definitely dawned.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading Across its plank floor and beyond ran the rails of the "Pan-American," but the trains halt at Mariscal because Guatemala, or more exactly Estrada Cabrera, does not permit them to enter his great and sovereign republic.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Ems carried a heavy suitcase, and Dakin an awkward bundle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Across its plank floor and beyond ran the rails of the "Pan-American," but the trains halt at Mariscal because Guatemala, or more exactly Estrada Cabrera, does not permit them to enter his great and sovereign republic.
HURRYINGadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading HURRYING THROUGH GUATEMALA The three of us were off by the time the day had definitely dawned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My own modest belongings rode more easily in a rucksack.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Across its plank floor and beyond ran the rails of the "Pan-American," but the trains halt at Mariscal because Guatemala, or more exactly Estrada Cabrera, does not permit them to enter his great and sovereign republic.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading A mile walk along an unused railroad, calf-high in jungle grass, brought us to a wooden bridge across the wide but shallow Suchiate, bounding Mexico on the south.
Mariscal
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From this reading Across its plank floor and beyond ran the rails of the "Pan-American," but the trains halt at Mariscal because Guatemala, or more exactly Estrada Cabrera, does not permit them to enter his great and sovereign republic.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading A mile walk along an unused railroad, calf-high in jungle grass, brought us to a wooden bridge across the wide but shallow Suchiate, bounding Mexico on the south.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A mile walk along an unused railroad, calf-high in jungle grass, brought us to a wooden bridge across the wide but shallow Suchiate, bounding Mexico on the south.
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading My own modest belongings rode more easily in a rucksack.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading My own modest belongings rode more easily in a rucksack.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My own modest belongings rode more easily in a rucksack.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Across its plank floor and beyond ran the rails of the "Pan-American," but the trains halt at Mariscal because Guatemala, or more exactly Estrada Cabrera, does not permit them to enter his great and sovereign republic.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HURRYING THROUGH GUATEMALA The three of us were off by the time the day had definitely dawned.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading HURRYING THROUGH GUATEMALA The three of us were off by the time the day had definitely dawned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A mile walk along an unused railroad, calf-high in jungle grass, brought us to a wooden bridge across the wide but shallow Suchiate, bounding Mexico on the south.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Across its plank floor and beyond ran the rails of the "Pan-American," but the trains halt at Mariscal because Guatemala, or more exactly Estrada Cabrera, does not permit them to enter his great and sovereign republic.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading My own modest belongings rode more easily in a rucksack.
Pan-American
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From this reading Across its plank floor and beyond ran the rails of the "Pan-American," but the trains halt at Mariscal because Guatemala, or more exactly Estrada Cabrera, does not permit them to enter his great and sovereign republic.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Across its plank floor and beyond ran the rails of the "Pan-American," but the trains halt at Mariscal because Guatemala, or more exactly Estrada Cabrera, does not permit them to enter his great and sovereign republic.
plankverbUS /plæŋk/
cover with planks
From this reading Across its plank floor and beyond ran the rails of the "Pan-American," but the trains halt at Mariscal because Guatemala, or more exactly Estrada Cabrera, does not permit them to enter his great and sovereign republic.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading A mile walk along an unused railroad, calf-high in jungle grass, brought us to a wooden bridge across the wide but shallow Suchiate, bounding Mexico on the south.
railsnounUS /reɪlz/
a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll
From this reading Across its plank floor and beyond ran the rails of the "Pan-American," but the trains halt at Mariscal because Guatemala, or more exactly Estrada Cabrera, does not permit them to enter his great and sovereign republic.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Across its plank floor and beyond ran the rails of the "Pan-American," but the trains halt at Mariscal because Guatemala, or more exactly Estrada Cabrera, does not permit them to enter his great and sovereign republic.
republicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading Across its plank floor and beyond ran the rails of the "Pan-American," but the trains halt at Mariscal because Guatemala, or more exactly Estrada Cabrera, does not permit them to enter his great and sovereign republic.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading My own modest belongings rode more easily in a rucksack.
rucksacknounUS /ˈrʌksæk/
a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
From this reading My own modest belongings rode more easily in a rucksack.
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading A mile walk along an unused railroad, calf-high in jungle grass, brought us to a wooden bridge across the wide but shallow Suchiate, bounding Mexico on the south.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A mile walk along an unused railroad, calf-high in jungle grass, brought us to a wooden bridge across the wide but shallow Suchiate, bounding Mexico on the south.
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading Across its plank floor and beyond ran the rails of the "Pan-American," but the trains halt at Mariscal because Guatemala, or more exactly Estrada Cabrera, does not permit them to enter his great and sovereign republic.
Suchiate
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From this reading A mile walk along an unused railroad, calf-high in jungle grass, brought us to a wooden bridge across the wide but shallow Suchiate, bounding Mexico on the south.
suitcasenounUS /ˈsuːtkeɪs/
a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
From this reading Ems carried a heavy suitcase, and Dakin an awkward bundle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HURRYING THROUGH GUATEMALA The three of us were off by the time the day had definitely dawned.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Across its plank floor and beyond ran the rails of the "Pan-American," but the trains halt at Mariscal because Guatemala, or more exactly Estrada Cabrera, does not permit them to enter his great and sovereign republic.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading HURRYING THROUGH GUATEMALA The three of us were off by the time the day had definitely dawned.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading HURRYING THROUGH GUATEMALA The three of us were off by the time the day had definitely dawned.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading HURRYING THROUGH GUATEMALA The three of us were off by the time the day had definitely dawned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A mile walk along an unused railroad, calf-high in jungle grass, brought us to a wooden bridge across the wide but shallow Suchiate, bounding Mexico on the south.
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading Across its plank floor and beyond ran the rails of the "Pan-American," but the trains halt at Mariscal because Guatemala, or more exactly Estrada Cabrera, does not permit them to enter his great and sovereign republic.
unusedadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːzd/
not yet used or soiled
From this reading A mile walk along an unused railroad, calf-high in jungle grass, brought us to a wooden bridge across the wide but shallow Suchiate, bounding Mexico on the south.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HURRYING THROUGH GUATEMALA The three of us were off by the time the day had definitely dawned.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading A mile walk along an unused railroad, calf-high in jungle grass, brought us to a wooden bridge across the wide but shallow Suchiate, bounding Mexico on the south.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HURRYING THROUGH GUATEMALA The three of us were off by the time the day had definitely dawned.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A mile walk along an unused railroad, calf-high in jungle grass, brought us to a wooden bridge across the wide but shallow Suchiate, bounding Mexico on the south.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading A mile walk along an unused railroad, calf-high in jungle grass, brought us to a wooden bridge across the wide but shallow Suchiate, bounding Mexico on the south.
