Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Since the time of those earlier efforts to scrape an acquaintance with the Lammergeyer (some of which form the subject of the last chapter), we have at length enjoyed opportunities of observing this grand bird in its true home, and here add a short summary of these later experiences.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Since the time of those earlier efforts to scrape an acquaintance with the Lammergeyer (some of which form the subject of the last chapter), we have at length enjoyed opportunities of observing this grand bird in its true home, and here add a short summary of these later experiences.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Since the time of those earlier efforts to scrape an acquaintance with the Lammergeyer (some of which form the subject of the last chapter), we have at length enjoyed opportunities of observing this grand bird in its true home, and here add a short summary of these later experiences.

(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 Broadly speaking, this bird may be said to exist in all the higher mountain regions of Spain; but, as a rule, in small and decreasing numbers.

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

From this reading Since the time of those earlier efforts to scrape an acquaintance with the Lammergeyer (some of which form the subject of the last chapter), we have at length enjoyed opportunities of observing this grand bird in its true home, and here add a short summary of these later experiences.

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

From this reading Since the time of those earlier efforts to scrape an acquaintance with the Lammergeyer (some of which form the subject of the last chapter), we have at length enjoyed opportunities of observing this grand bird in its true home, and here add a short summary of these later experiences.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading In the north, there are eyries in Guipúzcoa and Navarre, one or two within sight of the French frontier; others in the Cordilleras of Leon and the Asturias--the magnificent gorge known as the Desfiladero de la Deva, being an immemorial haunt.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Broadly speaking, this bird may be said to exist in all the higher mountain regions of Spain; but, as a rule, in small and decreasing numbers.

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

From this reading In the north, there are eyries in Guipúzcoa and Navarre, one or two within sight of the French frontier; others in the Cordilleras of Leon and the Asturias--the magnificent gorge known as the Desfiladero de la Deva, being an immemorial haunt.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Since the time of those earlier efforts to scrape an acquaintance with the Lammergeyer (some of which form the subject of the last chapter), we have at length enjoyed opportunities of observing this grand bird in its true home, and here add a short summary of these later experiences.

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

From this reading Broadly speaking, this bird may be said to exist in all the higher mountain regions of Spain; but, as a rule, in small and decreasing numbers.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading In the north, there are eyries in Guipúzcoa and Navarre, one or two within sight of the French frontier; others in the Cordilleras of Leon and the Asturias--the magnificent gorge known as the Desfiladero de la Deva, being an immemorial haunt.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Since the time of those earlier efforts to scrape an acquaintance with the Lammergeyer (some of which form the subject of the last chapter), we have at length enjoyed opportunities of observing this grand bird in its true home, and here add a short summary of these later experiences.

call forth

From this reading We have observed them in the great central sierras of Castile, and they are known (but probably do not breed) in the Guadarrama range, within sight of Madrid.

without regard to specific details or exceptions

From this reading Broadly speaking, this bird may be said to exist in all the higher mountain regions of Spain; but, as a rule, in small and decreasing numbers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Broadly speaking, this bird may be said to exist in all the higher mountain regions of Spain; but, as a rule, in small and decreasing numbers.

a region of central Spain; a former kingdom that comprised most of modern Spain and united with Aragon to form Spain in 1479

From this reading We have observed them in the great central sierras of Castile, and they are known (but probably do not breed) in the Guadarrama range, within sight of Madrid.

serving as an essential component

From this reading We have observed them in the great central sierras of Castile, and they are known (but probably do not breed) in the Guadarrama range, within sight of Madrid.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading Since the time of those earlier efforts to scrape an acquaintance with the Lammergeyer (some of which form the subject of the last chapter), we have at length enjoyed opportunities of observing this grand bird in its true home, and here add a short summary of these later experiences.

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

From this reading In the north, there are eyries in Guipúzcoa and Navarre, one or two within sight of the French frontier; others in the Cordilleras of Leon and the Asturias--the magnificent gorge known as the Desfiladero de la Deva, being an immemorial haunt.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading In the north, there are eyries in Guipúzcoa and Navarre, one or two within sight of the French frontier; others in the Cordilleras of Leon and the Asturias--the magnificent gorge known as the Desfiladero de la Deva, being an immemorial haunt.

becoming less or smaller

From this reading Broadly speaking, this bird may be said to exist in all the higher mountain regions of Spain; but, as a rule, in small and decreasing numbers.

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

From this reading In the north, there are eyries in Guipúzcoa and Navarre, one or two within sight of the French frontier; others in the Cordilleras of Leon and the Asturias--the magnificent gorge known as the Desfiladero de la Deva, being an immemorial haunt.

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From this reading In the north, there are eyries in Guipúzcoa and Navarre, one or two within sight of the French frontier; others in the Cordilleras of Leon and the Asturias--the magnificent gorge known as the Desfiladero de la Deva, being an immemorial haunt.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading We have observed them in the great central sierras of Castile, and they are known (but probably do not breed) in the Guadarrama range, within sight of Madrid.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading Since the time of those earlier efforts to scrape an acquaintance with the Lammergeyer (some of which form the subject of the last chapter), we have at length enjoyed opportunities of observing this grand bird in its true home, and here add a short summary of these later experiences.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Since the time of those earlier efforts to scrape an acquaintance with the Lammergeyer (some of which form the subject of the last chapter), we have at length enjoyed opportunities of observing this grand bird in its true home, and here add a short summary of these later experiences.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Since the time of those earlier efforts to scrape an acquaintance with the Lammergeyer (some of which form the subject of the last chapter), we have at length enjoyed opportunities of observing this grand bird in its true home, and here add a short summary of these later experiences.

have an existence, be extant

From this reading Broadly speaking, this bird may be said to exist in all the higher mountain regions of Spain; but, as a rule, in small and decreasing numbers.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading Since the time of those earlier efforts to scrape an acquaintance with the Lammergeyer (some of which form the subject of the last chapter), we have at length enjoyed opportunities of observing this grand bird in its true home, and here add a short summary of these later experiences.

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

From this reading In the north, there are eyries in Guipúzcoa and Navarre, one or two within sight of the French frontier; others in the Cordilleras of Leon and the Asturias--the magnificent gorge known as the Desfiladero de la Deva, being an immemorial haunt.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Since the time of those earlier efforts to scrape an acquaintance with the Lammergeyer (some of which form the subject of the last chapter), we have at length enjoyed opportunities of observing this grand bird in its true home, and here add a short summary of these later experiences.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading In the north, there are eyries in Guipúzcoa and Navarre, one or two within sight of the French frontier; others in the Cordilleras of Leon and the Asturias--the magnificent gorge known as the Desfiladero de la Deva, being an immemorial haunt.

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading In the north, there are eyries in Guipúzcoa and Navarre, one or two within sight of the French frontier; others in the Cordilleras of Leon and the Asturias--the magnificent gorge known as the Desfiladero de la Deva, being an immemorial haunt.

overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

From this reading In the north, there are eyries in Guipúzcoa and Navarre, one or two within sight of the French frontier; others in the Cordilleras of Leon and the Asturias--the magnificent gorge known as the Desfiladero de la Deva, being an immemorial haunt.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading Since the time of those earlier efforts to scrape an acquaintance with the Lammergeyer (some of which form the subject of the last chapter), we have at length enjoyed opportunities of observing this grand bird in its true home, and here add a short summary of these later experiences.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading We have observed them in the great central sierras of Castile, and they are known (but probably do not breed) in the Guadarrama range, within sight of Madrid.

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

From this reading We have observed them in the great central sierras of Castile, and they are known (but probably do not breed) in the Guadarrama range, within sight of Madrid.

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

From this reading In the north, there are eyries in Guipúzcoa and Navarre, one or two within sight of the French frontier; others in the Cordilleras of Leon and the Asturias--the magnificent gorge known as the Desfiladero de la Deva, being an immemorial haunt.

follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to

From this reading In the north, there are eyries in Guipúzcoa and Navarre, one or two within sight of the French frontier; others in the Cordilleras of Leon and the Asturias--the magnificent gorge known as the Desfiladero de la Deva, being an immemorial haunt.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Since the time of those earlier efforts to scrape an acquaintance with the Lammergeyer (some of which form the subject of the last chapter), we have at length enjoyed opportunities of observing this grand bird in its true home, and here add a short summary of these later experiences.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Since the time of those earlier efforts to scrape an acquaintance with the Lammergeyer (some of which form the subject of the last chapter), we have at length enjoyed opportunities of observing this grand bird in its true home, and here add a short summary of these later experiences.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Broadly speaking, this bird may be said to exist in all the higher mountain regions of Spain; but, as a rule, in small and decreasing numbers.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE HOME OF THE LAMMERGEYER.

long past; beyond the limits of memory or tradition or recorded history

From this reading In the north, there are eyries in Guipúzcoa and Navarre, one or two within sight of the French frontier; others in the Cordilleras of Leon and the Asturias--the magnificent gorge known as the Desfiladero de la Deva, being an immemorial haunt.

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

From this reading Since the time of those earlier efforts to scrape an acquaintance with the Lammergeyer (some of which form the subject of the last chapter), we have at length enjoyed opportunities of observing this grand bird in its true home, and here add a short summary of these later experiences.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Since the time of those earlier efforts to scrape an acquaintance with the Lammergeyer (some of which form the subject of the last chapter), we have at length enjoyed opportunities of observing this grand bird in its true home, and here add a short summary of these later experiences.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading In the north, there are eyries in Guipúzcoa and Navarre, one or two within sight of the French frontier; others in the Cordilleras of Leon and the Asturias--the magnificent gorge known as the Desfiladero de la Deva, being an immemorial haunt.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading In the north, there are eyries in Guipúzcoa and Navarre, one or two within sight of the French frontier; others in the Cordilleras of Leon and the Asturias--the magnificent gorge known as the Desfiladero de la Deva, being an immemorial haunt.

the largest Eurasian bird of prey; having black feathers hanging around the bill

From this reading THE HOME OF THE LAMMERGEYER.

immediately past

From this reading Since the time of those earlier efforts to scrape an acquaintance with the Lammergeyer (some of which form the subject of the last chapter), we have at length enjoyed opportunities of observing this grand bird in its true home, and here add a short summary of these later experiences.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Since the time of those earlier efforts to scrape an acquaintance with the Lammergeyer (some of which form the subject of the last chapter), we have at length enjoyed opportunities of observing this grand bird in its true home, and here add a short summary of these later experiences.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Since the time of those earlier efforts to scrape an acquaintance with the Lammergeyer (some of which form the subject of the last chapter), we have at length enjoyed opportunities of observing this grand bird in its true home, and here add a short summary of these later experiences.

a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain

From this reading In the north, there are eyries in Guipúzcoa and Navarre, one or two within sight of the French frontier; others in the Cordilleras of Leon and the Asturias--the magnificent gorge known as the Desfiladero de la Deva, being an immemorial haunt.

the capital and largest city situated centrally in Spain; home of an outstanding art museum

From this reading We have observed them in the great central sierras of Castile, and they are known (but probably do not breed) in the Guadarrama range, within sight of Madrid.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading In the north, there are eyries in Guipúzcoa and Navarre, one or two within sight of the French frontier; others in the Cordilleras of Leon and the Asturias--the magnificent gorge known as the Desfiladero de la Deva, being an immemorial haunt.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Broadly speaking, this bird may be said to exist in all the higher mountain regions of Spain; but, as a rule, in small and decreasing numbers.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Broadly speaking, this bird may be said to exist in all the higher mountain regions of Spain; but, as a rule, in small and decreasing numbers.

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

From this reading In the north, there are eyries in Guipúzcoa and Navarre, one or two within sight of the French frontier; others in the Cordilleras of Leon and the Asturias--the magnificent gorge known as the Desfiladero de la Deva, being an immemorial haunt.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading In the north, there are eyries in Guipúzcoa and Navarre, one or two within sight of the French frontier; others in the Cordilleras of Leon and the Asturias--the magnificent gorge known as the Desfiladero de la Deva, being an immemorial haunt.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We have observed them in the great central sierras of Castile, and they are known (but probably do not breed) in the Guadarrama range, within sight of Madrid.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading Broadly speaking, this bird may be said to exist in all the higher mountain regions of Spain; but, as a rule, in small and decreasing numbers.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading We have observed them in the great central sierras of Castile, and they are known (but probably do not breed) in the Guadarrama range, within sight of Madrid.

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading Since the time of those earlier efforts to scrape an acquaintance with the Lammergeyer (some of which form the subject of the last chapter), we have at length enjoyed opportunities of observing this grand bird in its true home, and here add a short summary of these later experiences.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HOME OF THE LAMMERGEYER.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In the north, there are eyries in Guipúzcoa and Navarre, one or two within sight of the French frontier; others in the Cordilleras of Leon and the Asturias--the magnificent gorge known as the Desfiladero de la Deva, being an immemorial haunt.

plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Since the time of those earlier efforts to scrape an acquaintance with the Lammergeyer (some of which form the subject of the last chapter), we have at length enjoyed opportunities of observing this grand bird in its true home, and here add a short summary of these later experiences.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the north, there are eyries in Guipúzcoa and Navarre, one or two within sight of the French frontier; others in the Cordilleras of Leon and the Asturias--the magnificent gorge known as the Desfiladero de la Deva, being an immemorial haunt.

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

From this reading In the north, there are eyries in Guipúzcoa and Navarre, one or two within sight of the French frontier; others in the Cordilleras of Leon and the Asturias--the magnificent gorge known as the Desfiladero de la Deva, being an immemorial haunt.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading We have observed them in the great central sierras of Castile, and they are known (but probably do not breed) in the Guadarrama range, within sight of Madrid.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading We have observed them in the great central sierras of Castile, and they are known (but probably do not breed) in the Guadarrama range, within sight of Madrid.

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Broadly speaking, this bird may be said to exist in all the higher mountain regions of Spain; but, as a rule, in small and decreasing numbers.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Broadly speaking, this bird may be said to exist in all the higher mountain regions of Spain; but, as a rule, in small and decreasing numbers.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Broadly speaking, this bird may be said to exist in all the higher mountain regions of Spain; but, as a rule, in small and decreasing numbers.

scratch repeatedly

From this reading Since the time of those earlier efforts to scrape an acquaintance with the Lammergeyer (some of which form the subject of the last chapter), we have at length enjoyed opportunities of observing this grand bird in its true home, and here add a short summary of these later experiences.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Since the time of those earlier efforts to scrape an acquaintance with the Lammergeyer (some of which form the subject of the last chapter), we have at length enjoyed opportunities of observing this grand bird in its true home, and here add a short summary of these later experiences.

plural of “sierra” — a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline)

From this reading We have observed them in the great central sierras of Castile, and they are known (but probably do not breed) in the Guadarrama range, within sight of Madrid.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading In the north, there are eyries in Guipúzcoa and Navarre, one or two within sight of the French frontier; others in the Cordilleras of Leon and the Asturias--the magnificent gorge known as the Desfiladero de la Deva, being an immemorial haunt.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since the time of those earlier efforts to scrape an acquaintance with the Lammergeyer (some of which form the subject of the last chapter), we have at length enjoyed opportunities of observing this grand bird in its true home, and here add a short summary of these later experiences.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Broadly speaking, this bird may be said to exist in all the higher mountain regions of Spain; but, as a rule, in small and decreasing numbers.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Since the time of those earlier efforts to scrape an acquaintance with the Lammergeyer (some of which form the subject of the last chapter), we have at length enjoyed opportunities of observing this grand bird in its true home, and here add a short summary of these later experiences.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading Broadly speaking, this bird may be said to exist in all the higher mountain regions of Spain; but, as a rule, in small and decreasing numbers.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading Broadly speaking, this bird may be said to exist in all the higher mountain regions of Spain; but, as a rule, in small and decreasing numbers.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Since the time of those earlier efforts to scrape an acquaintance with the Lammergeyer (some of which form the subject of the last chapter), we have at length enjoyed opportunities of observing this grand bird in its true home, and here add a short summary of these later experiences.

a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form

From this reading Since the time of those earlier efforts to scrape an acquaintance with the Lammergeyer (some of which form the subject of the last chapter), we have at length enjoyed opportunities of observing this grand bird in its true home, and here add a short summary of these later experiences.

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

From this reading THE HOME OF THE LAMMERGEYER.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading We have observed them in the great central sierras of Castile, and they are known (but probably do not breed) in the Guadarrama range, within sight of Madrid.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the north, there are eyries in Guipúzcoa and Navarre, one or two within sight of the French frontier; others in the Cordilleras of Leon and the Asturias--the magnificent gorge known as the Desfiladero de la Deva, being an immemorial haunt.

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

From this reading Since the time of those earlier efforts to scrape an acquaintance with the Lammergeyer (some of which form the subject of the last chapter), we have at length enjoyed opportunities of observing this grand bird in its true home, and here add a short summary of these later experiences.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading We have observed them in the great central sierras of Castile, and they are known (but probably do not breed) in the Guadarrama range, within sight of Madrid.

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

From this reading Since the time of those earlier efforts to scrape an acquaintance with the Lammergeyer (some of which form the subject of the last chapter), we have at length enjoyed opportunities of observing this grand bird in its true home, and here add a short summary of these later experiences.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Since the time of those earlier efforts to scrape an acquaintance with the Lammergeyer (some of which form the subject of the last chapter), we have at length enjoyed opportunities of observing this grand bird in its true home, and here add a short summary of these later experiences.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Since the time of those earlier efforts to scrape an acquaintance with the Lammergeyer (some of which form the subject of the last chapter), we have at length enjoyed opportunities of observing this grand bird in its true home, and here add a short summary of these later experiences.

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

From this reading Since the time of those earlier efforts to scrape an acquaintance with the Lammergeyer (some of which form the subject of the last chapter), we have at length enjoyed opportunities of observing this grand bird in its true home, and here add a short summary of these later experiences.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Since the time of those earlier efforts to scrape an acquaintance with the Lammergeyer (some of which form the subject of the last chapter), we have at length enjoyed opportunities of observing this grand bird in its true home, and here add a short summary of these later experiences.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In the north, there are eyries in Guipúzcoa and Navarre, one or two within sight of the French frontier; others in the Cordilleras of Leon and the Asturias--the magnificent gorge known as the Desfiladero de la Deva, being an immemorial haunt.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Since the time of those earlier efforts to scrape an acquaintance with the Lammergeyer (some of which form the subject of the last chapter), we have at length enjoyed opportunities of observing this grand bird in its true home, and here add a short summary of these later experiences.

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

From this reading Since the time of those earlier efforts to scrape an acquaintance with the Lammergeyer (some of which form the subject of the last chapter), we have at length enjoyed opportunities of observing this grand bird in its true home, and here add a short summary of these later experiences.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Since the time of those earlier efforts to scrape an acquaintance with the Lammergeyer (some of which form the subject of the last chapter), we have at length enjoyed opportunities of observing this grand bird in its true home, and here add a short summary of these later experiences.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading In the north, there are eyries in Guipúzcoa and Navarre, one or two within sight of the French frontier; others in the Cordilleras of Leon and the Asturias--the magnificent gorge known as the Desfiladero de la Deva, being an immemorial haunt.