Chapter III

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From this reading The so-called "modern" Panama was founded in 1673.

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

From this reading A TRIP TO OLD PANAMA THOUGH Vasco had explored nearly every nook and corner of the city in which he had lived, he had never visited what was called Old Panama.

later than; following

From this reading The present city was built after the former one had been destroyed by the buccaneers.

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

From this reading A TRIP TO OLD PANAMA THOUGH Vasco had explored nearly every nook and corner of the city in which he had lived, he had never visited what was called Old Panama.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The present city was built after the former one had been destroyed by the buccaneers.

plural of “buccaneer” — someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation

From this reading The present city was built after the former one had been destroyed by the buccaneers.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading The present city was built after the former one had been destroyed by the buccaneers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The present city was built after the former one had been destroyed by the buccaneers.

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

From this reading A TRIP TO OLD PANAMA THOUGH Vasco had explored nearly every nook and corner of the city in which he had lived, he had never visited what was called Old Panama.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading A TRIP TO OLD PANAMA THOUGH Vasco had explored nearly every nook and corner of the city in which he had lived, he had never visited what was called Old Panama.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading A TRIP TO OLD PANAMA THOUGH Vasco had explored nearly every nook and corner of the city in which he had lived, he had never visited what was called Old Panama.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading The present city was built after the former one had been destroyed by the buccaneers.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A TRIP TO OLD PANAMA THOUGH Vasco had explored nearly every nook and corner of the city in which he had lived, he had never visited what was called Old Panama.

past form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading A TRIP TO OLD PANAMA THOUGH Vasco had explored nearly every nook and corner of the city in which he had lived, he had never visited what was called Old Panama.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The present city was built after the former one had been destroyed by the buccaneers.

past form of “found” — set up or found

From this reading The so-called "modern" Panama was founded in 1673.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Of them you may learn something further on.

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

From this reading A TRIP TO OLD PANAMA THOUGH Vasco had explored nearly every nook and corner of the city in which he had lived, he had never visited what was called Old Panama.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A TRIP TO OLD PANAMA THOUGH Vasco had explored nearly every nook and corner of the city in which he had lived, he had never visited what was called Old Panama.

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

From this reading A TRIP TO OLD PANAMA THOUGH Vasco had explored nearly every nook and corner of the city in which he had lived, he had never visited what was called Old Panama.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading You must understand that the Panama of to-day is not on the site of the original city.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Of them you may learn something further on.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading A TRIP TO OLD PANAMA THOUGH Vasco had explored nearly every nook and corner of the city in which he had lived, he had never visited what was called Old Panama.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Of them you may learn something further on.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading The so-called "modern" Panama was founded in 1673.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading You must understand that the Panama of to-day is not on the site of the original city.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading A TRIP TO OLD PANAMA THOUGH Vasco had explored nearly every nook and corner of the city in which he had lived, he had never visited what was called Old Panama.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading A TRIP TO OLD PANAMA THOUGH Vasco had explored nearly every nook and corner of the city in which he had lived, he had never visited what was called Old Panama.

a sheltered and secluded place

From this reading A TRIP TO OLD PANAMA THOUGH Vasco had explored nearly every nook and corner of the city in which he had lived, he had never visited what was called Old Panama.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading You must understand that the Panama of to-day is not on the site of the original city.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A TRIP TO OLD PANAMA THOUGH Vasco had explored nearly every nook and corner of the city in which he had lived, he had never visited what was called Old Panama.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading A TRIP TO OLD PANAMA THOUGH Vasco had explored nearly every nook and corner of the city in which he had lived, he had never visited what was called Old Panama.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading You must understand that the Panama of to-day is not on the site of the original city.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The present city was built after the former one had been destroyed by the buccaneers.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading You must understand that the Panama of to-day is not on the site of the original city.

a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903

From this reading A TRIP TO OLD PANAMA THOUGH Vasco had explored nearly every nook and corner of the city in which he had lived, he had never visited what was called Old Panama.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The present city was built after the former one had been destroyed by the buccaneers.

the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)

From this reading You must understand that the Panama of to-day is not on the site of the original city.

doubtful or suspect

From this reading The so-called "modern" Panama was founded in 1673.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Of them you may learn something further on.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading You must understand that the Panama of to-day is not on the site of the original city.

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

From this reading A TRIP TO OLD PANAMA THOUGH Vasco had explored nearly every nook and corner of the city in which he had lived, he had never visited what was called Old Panama.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Of them you may learn something further on.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A TRIP TO OLD PANAMA THOUGH Vasco had explored nearly every nook and corner of the city in which he had lived, he had never visited what was called Old Panama.

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

From this reading A TRIP TO OLD PANAMA THOUGH Vasco had explored nearly every nook and corner of the city in which he had lived, he had never visited what was called Old Panama.

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From this reading You must understand that the Panama of to-day is not on the site of the original city.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading A TRIP TO OLD PANAMA THOUGH Vasco had explored nearly every nook and corner of the city in which he had lived, he had never visited what was called Old Panama.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading You must understand that the Panama of to-day is not on the site of the original city.

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

From this reading A TRIP TO OLD PANAMA THOUGH Vasco had explored nearly every nook and corner of the city in which he had lived, he had never visited what was called Old Panama.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading A TRIP TO OLD PANAMA THOUGH Vasco had explored nearly every nook and corner of the city in which he had lived, he had never visited what was called Old Panama.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A TRIP TO OLD PANAMA THOUGH Vasco had explored nearly every nook and corner of the city in which he had lived, he had never visited what was called Old Panama.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A TRIP TO OLD PANAMA THOUGH Vasco had explored nearly every nook and corner of the city in which he had lived, he had never visited what was called Old Panama.

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

From this reading A TRIP TO OLD PANAMA THOUGH Vasco had explored nearly every nook and corner of the city in which he had lived, he had never visited what was called Old Panama.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You must understand that the Panama of to-day is not on the site of the original city.