Chapter XXIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading We installed ourselves within the shelter of a solitary grove, and immediately commenced raising an embankment to several feet above the level of the plain, taking the earth for the purpose from the bed of a creek connecting with the lagoon.

present in great quantity

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading This required a dam to be raised across one of the many creeks traversing these plains in all directions, to arrest the flow when the floods begin ebbing, thus leaving an artificial reservoir where previously only an extensive bog existed.

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading Digging to the depth of twelve feet, we came upon a tree with trunk and branches in perfect preservation, which, although it had evidently been thus entombed for ages, a breath of air had power to crumble into dust.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Digging to the depth of twelve feet, we came upon a tree with trunk and branches in perfect preservation, which, although it had evidently been thus entombed for ages, a breath of air had power to crumble into dust.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading This required a dam to be raised across one of the many creeks traversing these plains in all directions, to arrest the flow when the floods begin ebbing, thus leaving an artificial reservoir where previously only an extensive bog existed.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading This required a dam to be raised across one of the many creeks traversing these plains in all directions, to arrest the flow when the floods begin ebbing, thus leaving an artificial reservoir where previously only an extensive bog existed.

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

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

take into custody

From this reading This required a dam to be raised across one of the many creeks traversing these plains in all directions, to arrest the flow when the floods begin ebbing, thus leaving an artificial reservoir where previously only an extensive bog existed.

contrived by art rather than nature

From this reading This required a dam to be raised across one of the many creeks traversing these plains in all directions, to arrest the flow when the floods begin ebbing, thus leaving an artificial reservoir where previously only an extensive bog existed.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading This required a dam to be raised across one of the many creeks traversing these plains in all directions, to arrest the flow when the floods begin ebbing, thus leaving an artificial reservoir where previously only an extensive bog existed.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading We installed ourselves within the shelter of a solitary grove, and immediately commenced raising an embankment to several feet above the level of the plain, taking the earth for the purpose from the bed of a creek connecting with the lagoon.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Digging to the depth of twelve feet, we came upon a tree with trunk and branches in perfect preservation, which, although it had evidently been thus entombed for ages, a breath of air had power to crumble into dust.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading This required a dam to be raised across one of the many creeks traversing these plains in all directions, to arrest the flow when the floods begin ebbing, thus leaving an artificial reservoir where previously only an extensive bog existed.

cause to slow down or get stuck

From this reading This required a dam to be raised across one of the many creeks traversing these plains in all directions, to arrest the flow when the floods begin ebbing, thus leaving an artificial reservoir where previously only an extensive bog existed.

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

From this reading LOS BORALES.

plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Digging to the depth of twelve feet, we came upon a tree with trunk and branches in perfect preservation, which, although it had evidently been thus entombed for ages, a breath of air had power to crumble into dust.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading Digging to the depth of twelve feet, we came upon a tree with trunk and branches in perfect preservation, which, although it had evidently been thus entombed for ages, a breath of air had power to crumble into dust.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Digging to the depth of twelve feet, we came upon a tree with trunk and branches in perfect preservation, which, although it had evidently been thus entombed for ages, a breath of air had power to crumble into dust.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading We installed ourselves within the shelter of a solitary grove, and immediately commenced raising an embankment to several feet above the level of the plain, taking the earth for the purpose from the bed of a creek connecting with the lagoon.

-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

From this reading We installed ourselves within the shelter of a solitary grove, and immediately commenced raising an embankment to several feet above the level of the plain, taking the earth for the purpose from the bed of a creek connecting with the lagoon.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading We installed ourselves within the shelter of a solitary grove, and immediately commenced raising an embankment to several feet above the level of the plain, taking the earth for the purpose from the bed of a creek connecting with the lagoon.

plural of “creek” — a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading This required a dam to be raised across one of the many creeks traversing these plains in all directions, to arrest the flow when the floods begin ebbing, thus leaving an artificial reservoir where previously only an extensive bog existed.

fall apart

From this reading Digging to the depth of twelve feet, we came upon a tree with trunk and branches in perfect preservation, which, although it had evidently been thus entombed for ages, a breath of air had power to crumble into dust.

a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea

From this reading This required a dam to be raised across one of the many creeks traversing these plains in all directions, to arrest the flow when the floods begin ebbing, thus leaving an artificial reservoir where previously only an extensive bog existed.

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading Digging to the depth of twelve feet, we came upon a tree with trunk and branches in perfect preservation, which, although it had evidently been thus entombed for ages, a breath of air had power to crumble into dust.

the act of digging

From this reading Digging to the depth of twelve feet, we came upon a tree with trunk and branches in perfect preservation, which, although it had evidently been thus entombed for ages, a breath of air had power to crumble into dust.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading This required a dam to be raised across one of the many creeks traversing these plains in all directions, to arrest the flow when the floods begin ebbing, thus leaving an artificial reservoir where previously only an extensive bog existed.

a shortage of rainfall

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

remove the dust from

From this reading Digging to the depth of twelve feet, we came upon a tree with trunk and branches in perfect preservation, which, although it had evidently been thus entombed for ages, a breath of air had power to crumble into dust.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading We installed ourselves within the shelter of a solitary grove, and immediately commenced raising an embankment to several feet above the level of the plain, taking the earth for the purpose from the bed of a creek connecting with the lagoon.

a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)

From this reading This required a dam to be raised across one of the many creeks traversing these plains in all directions, to arrest the flow when the floods begin ebbing, thus leaving an artificial reservoir where previously only an extensive bog existed.

a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection

From this reading We installed ourselves within the shelter of a solitary grove, and immediately commenced raising an embankment to several feet above the level of the plain, taking the earth for the purpose from the bed of a creek connecting with the lagoon.

past form of “entomb” — place in a grave or tomb

From this reading Digging to the depth of twelve feet, we came upon a tree with trunk and branches in perfect preservation, which, although it had evidently been thus entombed for ages, a breath of air had power to crumble into dust.

the process of becoming a vapor

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Digging to the depth of twelve feet, we came upon a tree with trunk and branches in perfect preservation, which, although it had evidently been thus entombed for ages, a breath of air had power to crumble into dust.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading This required a dam to be raised across one of the many creeks traversing these plains in all directions, to arrest the flow when the floods begin ebbing, thus leaving an artificial reservoir where previously only an extensive bog existed.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading This required a dam to be raised across one of the many creeks traversing these plains in all directions, to arrest the flow when the floods begin ebbing, thus leaving an artificial reservoir where previously only an extensive bog existed.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading We installed ourselves within the shelter of a solitary grove, and immediately commenced raising an embankment to several feet above the level of the plain, taking the earth for the purpose from the bed of a creek connecting with the lagoon.

plural of “flood” — the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading This required a dam to be raised across one of the many creeks traversing these plains in all directions, to arrest the flow when the floods begin ebbing, thus leaving an artificial reservoir where previously only an extensive bog existed.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading This required a dam to be raised across one of the many creeks traversing these plains in all directions, to arrest the flow when the floods begin ebbing, thus leaving an artificial reservoir where previously only an extensive bog existed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We installed ourselves within the shelter of a solitary grove, and immediately commenced raising an embankment to several feet above the level of the plain, taking the earth for the purpose from the bed of a creek connecting with the lagoon.

a small growth of trees without underbrush

From this reading We installed ourselves within the shelter of a solitary grove, and immediately commenced raising an embankment to several feet above the level of the plain, taking the earth for the purpose from the bed of a creek connecting with the lagoon.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Digging to the depth of twelve feet, we came upon a tree with trunk and branches in perfect preservation, which, although it had evidently been thus entombed for ages, a breath of air had power to crumble into dust.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading We installed ourselves within the shelter of a solitary grove, and immediately commenced raising an embankment to several feet above the level of the plain, taking the earth for the purpose from the bed of a creek connecting with the lagoon.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

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

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

inflected form of “instal” — set up for use

From this reading We installed ourselves within the shelter of a solitary grove, and immediately commenced raising an embankment to several feet above the level of the plain, taking the earth for the purpose from the bed of a creek connecting with the lagoon.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Digging to the depth of twelve feet, we came upon a tree with trunk and branches in perfect preservation, which, although it had evidently been thus entombed for ages, a breath of air had power to crumble into dust.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Digging to the depth of twelve feet, we came upon a tree with trunk and branches in perfect preservation, which, although it had evidently been thus entombed for ages, a breath of air had power to crumble into dust.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

the act of departing

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading We installed ourselves within the shelter of a solitary grove, and immediately commenced raising an embankment to several feet above the level of the plain, taking the earth for the purpose from the bed of a creek connecting with the lagoon.

any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

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

From this reading LOS BORALES.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading This required a dam to be raised across one of the many creeks traversing these plains in all directions, to arrest the flow when the floods begin ebbing, thus leaving an artificial reservoir where previously only an extensive bog existed.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

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

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This required a dam to be raised across one of the many creeks traversing these plains in all directions, to arrest the flow when the floods begin ebbing, thus leaving an artificial reservoir where previously only an extensive bog existed.

and nothing more

From this reading This required a dam to be raised across one of the many creeks traversing these plains in all directions, to arrest the flow when the floods begin ebbing, thus leaving an artificial reservoir where previously only an extensive bog existed.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading We installed ourselves within the shelter of a solitary grove, and immediately commenced raising an embankment to several feet above the level of the plain, taking the earth for the purpose from the bed of a creek connecting with the lagoon.

the vast grassy plains of northern Argentina

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Digging to the depth of twelve feet, we came upon a tree with trunk and branches in perfect preservation, which, although it had evidently been thus entombed for ages, a breath of air had power to crumble into dust.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading We installed ourselves within the shelter of a solitary grove, and immediately commenced raising an embankment to several feet above the level of the plain, taking the earth for the purpose from the bed of a creek connecting with the lagoon.

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

From this reading This required a dam to be raised across one of the many creeks traversing these plains in all directions, to arrest the flow when the floods begin ebbing, thus leaving an artificial reservoir where previously only an extensive bog existed.

existing in great number or quantity

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Digging to the depth of twelve feet, we came upon a tree with trunk and branches in perfect preservation, which, although it had evidently been thus entombed for ages, a breath of air had power to crumble into dust.

the activity of protecting something from loss or danger

From this reading Digging to the depth of twelve feet, we came upon a tree with trunk and branches in perfect preservation, which, although it had evidently been thus entombed for ages, a breath of air had power to crumble into dust.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading This required a dam to be raised across one of the many creeks traversing these plains in all directions, to arrest the flow when the floods begin ebbing, thus leaving an artificial reservoir where previously only an extensive bog existed.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading We installed ourselves within the shelter of a solitary grove, and immediately commenced raising an embankment to several feet above the level of the plain, taking the earth for the purpose from the bed of a creek connecting with the lagoon.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading This required a dam to be raised across one of the many creeks traversing these plains in all directions, to arrest the flow when the floods begin ebbing, thus leaving an artificial reservoir where previously only an extensive bog existed.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading We installed ourselves within the shelter of a solitary grove, and immediately commenced raising an embankment to several feet above the level of the plain, taking the earth for the purpose from the bed of a creek connecting with the lagoon.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading This required a dam to be raised across one of the many creeks traversing these plains in all directions, to arrest the flow when the floods begin ebbing, thus leaving an artificial reservoir where previously only an extensive bog existed.

a large or extra supply of something

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

determined

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

plural of “savanna” — a flat grassland in tropical or subtropical regions

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading We installed ourselves within the shelter of a solitary grove, and immediately commenced raising an embankment to several feet above the level of the plain, taking the earth for the purpose from the bed of a creek connecting with the lagoon.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading We installed ourselves within the shelter of a solitary grove, and immediately commenced raising an embankment to several feet above the level of the plain, taking the earth for the purpose from the bed of a creek connecting with the lagoon.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading We installed ourselves within the shelter of a solitary grove, and immediately commenced raising an embankment to several feet above the level of the plain, taking the earth for the purpose from the bed of a creek connecting with the lagoon.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading We installed ourselves within the shelter of a solitary grove, and immediately commenced raising an embankment to several feet above the level of the plain, taking the earth for the purpose from the bed of a creek connecting with the lagoon.

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

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading This required a dam to be raised across one of the many creeks traversing these plains in all directions, to arrest the flow when the floods begin ebbing, thus leaving an artificial reservoir where previously only an extensive bog existed.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading This required a dam to be raised across one of the many creeks traversing these plains in all directions, to arrest the flow when the floods begin ebbing, thus leaving an artificial reservoir where previously only an extensive bog existed.

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

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

in the direction of

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

-ing form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading This required a dam to be raised across one of the many creeks traversing these plains in all directions, to arrest the flow when the floods begin ebbing, thus leaving an artificial reservoir where previously only an extensive bog existed.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Digging to the depth of twelve feet, we came upon a tree with trunk and branches in perfect preservation, which, although it had evidently been thus entombed for ages, a breath of air had power to crumble into dust.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading Digging to the depth of twelve feet, we came upon a tree with trunk and branches in perfect preservation, which, although it had evidently been thus entombed for ages, a breath of air had power to crumble into dust.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Digging to the depth of twelve feet, we came upon a tree with trunk and branches in perfect preservation, which, although it had evidently been thus entombed for ages, a breath of air had power to crumble into dust.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Digging to the depth of twelve feet, we came upon a tree with trunk and branches in perfect preservation, which, although it had evidently been thus entombed for ages, a breath of air had power to crumble into dust.

precisely as stated

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

at the time that

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

in or at the place that

From this reading This required a dam to be raised across one of the many creeks traversing these plains in all directions, to arrest the flow when the floods begin ebbing, thus leaving an artificial reservoir where previously only an extensive bog existed.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Aware of the importance of a plentiful supply of water for the cattle during the season of drought, we resolved to build a large reservoir in the heart of the savannas before leaving the pampas, and with this object now turned our steps toward the lagoon of Los Borales--so named in honor of a species of water lily very abundant on its borders--which, although quite a lake during the rainy season, often lost its waters by evaporation and other causes when most needed.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading We installed ourselves within the shelter of a solitary grove, and immediately commenced raising an embankment to several feet above the level of the plain, taking the earth for the purpose from the bed of a creek connecting with the lagoon.