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From this reading "You are perhaps aware," said the miner, "that in passing from San Miguel el Grande[36] to Dolores, the traveler is obliged to cross the Rio Atotonilco.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Story of the Passer of the Rio Atotonilco, Osorio.--Felipe.--The young Miner.--A Duel in the Mine.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The stream is about sixty yards wide at the place where the road to San Miguel meets it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The impetuosity of its waters, and the heavy, imposing noise of its yellow waves, produce an involuntary terror in any one who requires to cross it at this place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The impetuosity of its waters, and the heavy, imposing noise of its yellow waves, produce an involuntary terror in any one who requires to cross it at this place.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In the rainy season the passage of this river can not be made by any but those who know the principal fords.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are perhaps aware," said the miner, "that in passing from San Miguel el Grande[36] to Dolores, the traveler is obliged to cross the Rio Atotonilco.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The stream is about sixty yards wide at the place where the road to San Miguel meets it.
Atotonilco
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From this reading Story of the Passer of the Rio Atotonilco, Osorio.--Felipe.--The young Miner.--A Duel in the Mine.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading "You are perhaps aware," said the miner, "that in passing from San Miguel el Grande[36] to Dolores, the traveler is obliged to cross the Rio Atotonilco.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the rainy season the passage of this river can not be made by any but those who know the principal fords.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the rainy season the passage of this river can not be made by any but those who know the principal fords.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the rainy season the passage of this river can not be made by any but those who know the principal fords.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading In the rainy season the passage of this river can not be made by any but those who know the principal fords.
travel across or pass over
From this reading "You are perhaps aware," said the miner, "that in passing from San Miguel el Grande[36] to Dolores, the traveler is obliged to cross the Rio Atotonilco.
Dolores
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From this reading "You are perhaps aware," said the miner, "that in passing from San Miguel el Grande[36] to Dolores, the traveler is obliged to cross the Rio Atotonilco.
DuelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading Story of the Passer of the Rio Atotonilco, Osorio.--Felipe.--The young Miner.--A Duel in the Mine.
elnounUS /el/
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
From this reading "You are perhaps aware," said the miner, "that in passing from San Miguel el Grande[36] to Dolores, the traveler is obliged to cross the Rio Atotonilco.
Felipe
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From this reading Story of the Passer of the Rio Atotonilco, Osorio.--Felipe.--The young Miner.--A Duel in the Mine.
fordsnounUS /fɔːrdz/
plural of “ford” — United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading In the rainy season the passage of this river can not be made by any but those who know the principal fords.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "You are perhaps aware," said the miner, "that in passing from San Miguel el Grande[36] to Dolores, the traveler is obliged to cross the Rio Atotonilco.
Grande
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From this reading "You are perhaps aware," said the miner, "that in passing from San Miguel el Grande[36] to Dolores, the traveler is obliged to cross the Rio Atotonilco.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The impetuosity of its waters, and the heavy, imposing noise of its yellow waves, produce an involuntary terror in any one who requires to cross it at this place.
impetuositynoun
rash impulsiveness
From this reading The impetuosity of its waters, and the heavy, imposing noise of its yellow waves, produce an involuntary terror in any one who requires to cross it at this place.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The impetuosity of its waters, and the heavy, imposing noise of its yellow waves, produce an involuntary terror in any one who requires to cross it at this place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Story of the Passer of the Rio Atotonilco, Osorio.--Felipe.--The young Miner.--A Duel in the Mine.
involuntaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlənteri/
not subject to the control of the will
From this reading The impetuosity of its waters, and the heavy, imposing noise of its yellow waves, produce an involuntary terror in any one who requires to cross it at this place.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You are perhaps aware," said the miner, "that in passing from San Miguel el Grande[36] to Dolores, the traveler is obliged to cross the Rio Atotonilco.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The stream is about sixty yards wide at the place where the road to San Miguel meets it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The impetuosity of its waters, and the heavy, imposing noise of its yellow waves, produce an involuntary terror in any one who requires to cross it at this place.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In the rainy season the passage of this river can not be made by any but those who know the principal fords.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In the rainy season the passage of this river can not be made by any but those who know the principal fords.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading The stream is about sixty yards wide at the place where the road to San Miguel meets it.
Miguel
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From this reading "You are perhaps aware," said the miner, "that in passing from San Miguel el Grande[36] to Dolores, the traveler is obliged to cross the Rio Atotonilco.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Story of the Passer of the Rio Atotonilco, Osorio.--Felipe.--The young Miner.--A Duel in the Mine.
MinernounUS /ˈmaɪnər/
laborer who works in a mine
From this reading Story of the Passer of the Rio Atotonilco, Osorio.--Felipe.--The young Miner.--A Duel in the Mine.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The impetuosity of its waters, and the heavy, imposing noise of its yellow waves, produce an involuntary terror in any one who requires to cross it at this place.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the rainy season the passage of this river can not be made by any but those who know the principal fords.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading "You are perhaps aware," said the miner, "that in passing from San Miguel el Grande[36] to Dolores, the traveler is obliged to cross the Rio Atotonilco.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Story of the Passer of the Rio Atotonilco, Osorio.--Felipe.--The young Miner.--A Duel in the Mine.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The impetuosity of its waters, and the heavy, imposing noise of its yellow waves, produce an involuntary terror in any one who requires to cross it at this place.
Osorio
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From this reading Story of the Passer of the Rio Atotonilco, Osorio.--Felipe.--The young Miner.--A Duel in the Mine.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading In the rainy season the passage of this river can not be made by any but those who know the principal fords.
PassernounUS /ˈpæsər/
a person who passes by casually or by chance
From this reading Story of the Passer of the Rio Atotonilco, Osorio.--Felipe.--The young Miner.--A Duel in the Mine.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading "You are perhaps aware," said the miner, "that in passing from San Miguel el Grande[36] to Dolores, the traveler is obliged to cross the Rio Atotonilco.
by chance
From this reading "You are perhaps aware," said the miner, "that in passing from San Miguel el Grande[36] to Dolores, the traveler is obliged to cross the Rio Atotonilco.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The stream is about sixty yards wide at the place where the road to San Miguel meets it.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading In the rainy season the passage of this river can not be made by any but those who know the principal fords.
bring forth or yield
From this reading The impetuosity of its waters, and the heavy, imposing noise of its yellow waves, produce an involuntary terror in any one who requires to cross it at this place.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading In the rainy season the passage of this river can not be made by any but those who know the principal fords.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading The impetuosity of its waters, and the heavy, imposing noise of its yellow waves, produce an involuntary terror in any one who requires to cross it at this place.
RionounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading Story of the Passer of the Rio Atotonilco, Osorio.--Felipe.--The young Miner.--A Duel in the Mine.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading In the rainy season the passage of this river can not be made by any but those who know the principal fords.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The stream is about sixty yards wide at the place where the road to San Miguel meets it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You are perhaps aware," said the miner, "that in passing from San Miguel el Grande[36] to Dolores, the traveler is obliged to cross the Rio Atotonilco.
San
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From this reading "You are perhaps aware," said the miner, "that in passing from San Miguel el Grande[36] to Dolores, the traveler is obliged to cross the Rio Atotonilco.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading In the rainy season the passage of this river can not be made by any but those who know the principal fords.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading The stream is about sixty yards wide at the place where the road to San Miguel meets it.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Story of the Passer of the Rio Atotonilco, Osorio.--Felipe.--The young Miner.--A Duel in the Mine.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The stream is about sixty yards wide at the place where the road to San Miguel meets it.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The impetuosity of its waters, and the heavy, imposing noise of its yellow waves, produce an involuntary terror in any one who requires to cross it at this place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You are perhaps aware," said the miner, "that in passing from San Miguel el Grande[36] to Dolores, the traveler is obliged to cross the Rio Atotonilco.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Story of the Passer of the Rio Atotonilco, Osorio.--Felipe.--The young Miner.--A Duel in the Mine.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the rainy season the passage of this river can not be made by any but those who know the principal fords.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In the rainy season the passage of this river can not be made by any but those who know the principal fords.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You are perhaps aware," said the miner, "that in passing from San Miguel el Grande[36] to Dolores, the traveler is obliged to cross the Rio Atotonilco.
travelernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading "You are perhaps aware," said the miner, "that in passing from San Miguel el Grande[36] to Dolores, the traveler is obliged to cross the Rio Atotonilco.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The impetuosity of its waters, and the heavy, imposing noise of its yellow waves, produce an involuntary terror in any one who requires to cross it at this place.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The impetuosity of its waters, and the heavy, imposing noise of its yellow waves, produce an involuntary terror in any one who requires to cross it at this place.
in or at the place that
From this reading The stream is about sixty yards wide at the place where the road to San Miguel meets it.
which person or people
From this reading In the rainy season the passage of this river can not be made by any but those who know the principal fords.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The stream is about sixty yards wide at the place where the road to San Miguel meets it.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading The stream is about sixty yards wide at the place where the road to San Miguel meets it.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading The impetuosity of its waters, and the heavy, imposing noise of its yellow waves, produce an involuntary terror in any one who requires to cross it at this place.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are perhaps aware," said the miner, "that in passing from San Miguel el Grande[36] to Dolores, the traveler is obliged to cross the Rio Atotonilco.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Story of the Passer of the Rio Atotonilco, Osorio.--Felipe.--The young Miner.--A Duel in the Mine.
