15th
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From this reading Having by this time completed our arrangements at Mata Totumo, we broke up our camp on the 15th of March and departed for Los Laureles, the ancient site of another cattle farm, now quite deserted, on the banks of the river Matiyure.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We found the house in ruins, and only a few remaining posts marking the boundary of the former corrals.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading AMONG THE CROCODILES.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The first duty, therefore, was that of repairing the fences, an operation which necessitated several days’ hard labor.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Having by this time completed our arrangements at Mata Totumo, we broke up our camp on the 15th of March and departed for Los Laureles, the ancient site of another cattle farm, now quite deserted, on the banks of the river Matiyure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having by this time completed our arrangements at Mata Totumo, we broke up our camp on the 15th of March and departed for Los Laureles, the ancient site of another cattle farm, now quite deserted, on the banks of the river Matiyure.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Having by this time completed our arrangements at Mata Totumo, we broke up our camp on the 15th of March and departed for Los Laureles, the ancient site of another cattle farm, now quite deserted, on the banks of the river Matiyure.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Having by this time completed our arrangements at Mata Totumo, we broke up our camp on the 15th of March and departed for Los Laureles, the ancient site of another cattle farm, now quite deserted, on the banks of the river Matiyure.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Meanwhile I found much enjoyment in exploring the woody banks of the river, the wildness of whose aspect had for me a peculiar charm.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Having by this time completed our arrangements at Mata Totumo, we broke up our camp on the 15th of March and departed for Los Laureles, the ancient site of another cattle farm, now quite deserted, on the banks of the river Matiyure.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Having by this time completed our arrangements at Mata Totumo, we broke up our camp on the 15th of March and departed for Los Laureles, the ancient site of another cattle farm, now quite deserted, on the banks of the river Matiyure.
boundarynounUS /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/
A line that marks the limits of an area.
From this reading We found the house in ruins, and only a few remaining posts marking the boundary of the former corrals.
lacking funds
From this reading Having by this time completed our arrangements at Mata Totumo, we broke up our camp on the 15th of March and departed for Los Laureles, the ancient site of another cattle farm, now quite deserted, on the banks of the river Matiyure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Having by this time completed our arrangements at Mata Totumo, we broke up our camp on the 15th of March and departed for Los Laureles, the ancient site of another cattle farm, now quite deserted, on the banks of the river Matiyure.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Having by this time completed our arrangements at Mata Totumo, we broke up our camp on the 15th of March and departed for Los Laureles, the ancient site of another cattle farm, now quite deserted, on the banks of the river Matiyure.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Having by this time completed our arrangements at Mata Totumo, we broke up our camp on the 15th of March and departed for Los Laureles, the ancient site of another cattle farm, now quite deserted, on the banks of the river Matiyure.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Meanwhile I found much enjoyment in exploring the woody banks of the river, the wildness of whose aspect had for me a peculiar charm.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Having by this time completed our arrangements at Mata Totumo, we broke up our camp on the 15th of March and departed for Los Laureles, the ancient site of another cattle farm, now quite deserted, on the banks of the river Matiyure.
corrals
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From this reading We found the house in ruins, and only a few remaining posts marking the boundary of the former corrals.
CROCODILESnounUS /ˈkrɑːkədaɪlz/
plural of “crocodile” — large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and sharp teeth and a body covered with bony plates; of sluggish tropical waters
From this reading AMONG THE CROCODILES.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The first duty, therefore, was that of repairing the fences, an operation which necessitated several days’ hard labor.
well in the past; former
From this reading Having by this time completed our arrangements at Mata Totumo, we broke up our camp on the 15th of March and departed for Los Laureles, the ancient site of another cattle farm, now quite deserted, on the banks of the river Matiyure.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Having by this time completed our arrangements at Mata Totumo, we broke up our camp on the 15th of March and departed for Los Laureles, the ancient site of another cattle farm, now quite deserted, on the banks of the river Matiyure.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The first duty, therefore, was that of repairing the fences, an operation which necessitated several days’ hard labor.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Meanwhile I found much enjoyment in exploring the woody banks of the river, the wildness of whose aspect had for me a peculiar charm.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading Meanwhile I found much enjoyment in exploring the woody banks of the river, the wildness of whose aspect had for me a peculiar charm.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Having by this time completed our arrangements at Mata Totumo, we broke up our camp on the 15th of March and departed for Los Laureles, the ancient site of another cattle farm, now quite deserted, on the banks of the river Matiyure.
fencesnounUS /ˈfensəz/
plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area
From this reading The first duty, therefore, was that of repairing the fences, an operation which necessitated several days’ hard labor.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading We found the house in ruins, and only a few remaining posts marking the boundary of the former corrals.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first duty, therefore, was that of repairing the fences, an operation which necessitated several days’ hard labor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Having by this time completed our arrangements at Mata Totumo, we broke up our camp on the 15th of March and departed for Los Laureles, the ancient site of another cattle farm, now quite deserted, on the banks of the river Matiyure.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading We found the house in ruins, and only a few remaining posts marking the boundary of the former corrals.
set up or found
From this reading We found the house in ruins, and only a few remaining posts marking the boundary of the former corrals.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Meanwhile I found much enjoyment in exploring the woody banks of the river, the wildness of whose aspect had for me a peculiar charm.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The first duty, therefore, was that of repairing the fences, an operation which necessitated several days’ hard labor.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having by this time completed our arrangements at Mata Totumo, we broke up our camp on the 15th of March and departed for Los Laureles, the ancient site of another cattle farm, now quite deserted, on the banks of the river Matiyure.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading We found the house in ruins, and only a few remaining posts marking the boundary of the former corrals.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Meanwhile I found much enjoyment in exploring the woody banks of the river, the wildness of whose aspect had for me a peculiar charm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We found the house in ruins, and only a few remaining posts marking the boundary of the former corrals.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading The first duty, therefore, was that of repairing the fences, an operation which necessitated several days’ hard labor.
Laureles
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From this reading Having by this time completed our arrangements at Mata Totumo, we broke up our camp on the 15th of March and departed for Los Laureles, the ancient site of another cattle farm, now quite deserted, on the banks of the river Matiyure.
Los
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From this reading Having by this time completed our arrangements at Mata Totumo, we broke up our camp on the 15th of March and departed for Los Laureles, the ancient site of another cattle farm, now quite deserted, on the banks of the river Matiyure.
march in a procession
From this reading Having by this time completed our arrangements at Mata Totumo, we broke up our camp on the 15th of March and departed for Los Laureles, the ancient site of another cattle farm, now quite deserted, on the banks of the river Matiyure.
markingnounUS /ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
a distinguishing symbol
From this reading We found the house in ruins, and only a few remaining posts marking the boundary of the former corrals.
Mata
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From this reading Having by this time completed our arrangements at Mata Totumo, we broke up our camp on the 15th of March and departed for Los Laureles, the ancient site of another cattle farm, now quite deserted, on the banks of the river Matiyure.
Matiyure
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From this reading Having by this time completed our arrangements at Mata Totumo, we broke up our camp on the 15th of March and departed for Los Laureles, the ancient site of another cattle farm, now quite deserted, on the banks of the river Matiyure.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Meanwhile I found much enjoyment in exploring the woody banks of the river, the wildness of whose aspect had for me a peculiar charm.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile I found much enjoyment in exploring the woody banks of the river, the wildness of whose aspect had for me a peculiar charm.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Meanwhile I found much enjoyment in exploring the woody banks of the river, the wildness of whose aspect had for me a peculiar charm.
necessitatedverbUS /nəˈsesəteɪtəd/
past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading The first duty, therefore, was that of repairing the fences, an operation which necessitated several days’ hard labor.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Having by this time completed our arrangements at Mata Totumo, we broke up our camp on the 15th of March and departed for Los Laureles, the ancient site of another cattle farm, now quite deserted, on the banks of the river Matiyure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having by this time completed our arrangements at Mata Totumo, we broke up our camp on the 15th of March and departed for Los Laureles, the ancient site of another cattle farm, now quite deserted, on the banks of the river Matiyure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Having by this time completed our arrangements at Mata Totumo, we broke up our camp on the 15th of March and departed for Los Laureles, the ancient site of another cattle farm, now quite deserted, on the banks of the river Matiyure.
and nothing more
From this reading We found the house in ruins, and only a few remaining posts marking the boundary of the former corrals.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading The first duty, therefore, was that of repairing the fences, an operation which necessitated several days’ hard labor.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Having by this time completed our arrangements at Mata Totumo, we broke up our camp on the 15th of March and departed for Los Laureles, the ancient site of another cattle farm, now quite deserted, on the banks of the river Matiyure.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Meanwhile I found much enjoyment in exploring the woody banks of the river, the wildness of whose aspect had for me a peculiar charm.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading We found the house in ruins, and only a few remaining posts marking the boundary of the former corrals.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Having by this time completed our arrangements at Mata Totumo, we broke up our camp on the 15th of March and departed for Los Laureles, the ancient site of another cattle farm, now quite deserted, on the banks of the river Matiyure.
not used up
From this reading We found the house in ruins, and only a few remaining posts marking the boundary of the former corrals.
repairingverbUS /rɪˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading The first duty, therefore, was that of repairing the fences, an operation which necessitated several days’ hard labor.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Having by this time completed our arrangements at Mata Totumo, we broke up our camp on the 15th of March and departed for Los Laureles, the ancient site of another cattle farm, now quite deserted, on the banks of the river Matiyure.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading We found the house in ruins, and only a few remaining posts marking the boundary of the former corrals.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The first duty, therefore, was that of repairing the fences, an operation which necessitated several days’ hard labor.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading Having by this time completed our arrangements at Mata Totumo, we broke up our camp on the 15th of March and departed for Los Laureles, the ancient site of another cattle farm, now quite deserted, on the banks of the river Matiyure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first duty, therefore, was that of repairing the fences, an operation which necessitated several days’ hard labor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AMONG THE CROCODILES.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The first duty, therefore, was that of repairing the fences, an operation which necessitated several days’ hard labor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Having by this time completed our arrangements at Mata Totumo, we broke up our camp on the 15th of March and departed for Los Laureles, the ancient site of another cattle farm, now quite deserted, on the banks of the river Matiyure.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Having by this time completed our arrangements at Mata Totumo, we broke up our camp on the 15th of March and departed for Los Laureles, the ancient site of another cattle farm, now quite deserted, on the banks of the river Matiyure.
Totumo
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From this reading Having by this time completed our arrangements at Mata Totumo, we broke up our camp on the 15th of March and departed for Los Laureles, the ancient site of another cattle farm, now quite deserted, on the banks of the river Matiyure.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Having by this time completed our arrangements at Mata Totumo, we broke up our camp on the 15th of March and departed for Los Laureles, the ancient site of another cattle farm, now quite deserted, on the banks of the river Matiyure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first duty, therefore, was that of repairing the fences, an operation which necessitated several days’ hard labor.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Having by this time completed our arrangements at Mata Totumo, we broke up our camp on the 15th of March and departed for Los Laureles, the ancient site of another cattle farm, now quite deserted, on the banks of the river Matiyure.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The first duty, therefore, was that of repairing the fences, an operation which necessitated several days’ hard labor.
belonging to which person
From this reading Meanwhile I found much enjoyment in exploring the woody banks of the river, the wildness of whose aspect had for me a peculiar charm.
wildnessnounUS /ˈwaɪldnəs/
a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
From this reading Meanwhile I found much enjoyment in exploring the woody banks of the river, the wildness of whose aspect had for me a peculiar charm.
woodyadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdi/
made of or containing or resembling wood
From this reading Meanwhile I found much enjoyment in exploring the woody banks of the river, the wildness of whose aspect had for me a peculiar charm.
