Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading THE SERENADE The following morning I assisted Pike in the preparation of a sketch of our trip, which had been most courteously requested by Salcedo.

later than; following

From this reading After dinner and the siesta, we received calls from a number of the most prominent gentlemen of Chihuahua, including Malgares's father-in-law, Colonel Mayron, and Don Manuel Zuloaga, one of the under secretaries.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading But we found more than one opportunity for a word apart, and Pike told me that he was already in touch with the woolly-headed old Caesar, who had at once offered to help us to obtain information as to the country's mines, ranches, and Government.

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

From this reading Walker offered his services, and would take no refusal.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading But we found more than one opportunity for a word apart, and Pike told me that he was already in touch with the woolly-headed old Caesar, who had at once offered to help us to obtain information as to the country's mines, ranches, and Government.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading He had begun by pointing out to my friend the closet in which were secreted the Government maps that had hung on the walls before our arrival.

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

From this reading But we found more than one opportunity for a word apart, and Pike told me that he was already in touch with the woolly-headed old Caesar, who had at once offered to help us to obtain information as to the country's mines, ranches, and Government.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading THE SERENADE The following morning I assisted Pike in the preparation of a sketch of our trip, which had been most courteously requested by Salcedo.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But we found more than one opportunity for a word apart, and Pike told me that he was already in touch with the woolly-headed old Caesar, who had at once offered to help us to obtain information as to the country's mines, ranches, and Government.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE SERENADE The following morning I assisted Pike in the preparation of a sketch of our trip, which had been most courteously requested by Salcedo.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He had begun by pointing out to my friend the closet in which were secreted the Government maps that had hung on the walls before our arrival.

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

From this reading He had begun by pointing out to my friend the closet in which were secreted the Government maps that had hung on the walls before our arrival.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But we found more than one opportunity for a word apart, and Pike told me that he was already in touch with the woolly-headed old Caesar, who had at once offered to help us to obtain information as to the country's mines, ranches, and Government.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE SERENADE The following morning I assisted Pike in the preparation of a sketch of our trip, which had been most courteously requested by Salcedo.

conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)

From this reading But we found more than one opportunity for a word apart, and Pike told me that he was already in touch with the woolly-headed old Caesar, who had at once offered to help us to obtain information as to the country's mines, ranches, and Government.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading After dinner and the siesta, we received calls from a number of the most prominent gentlemen of Chihuahua, including Malgares's father-in-law, Colonel Mayron, and Don Manuel Zuloaga, one of the under secretaries.

a city in northern Mexico in the state of Chihuahua; commercial center of northern Mexico

From this reading After dinner and the siesta, we received calls from a number of the most prominent gentlemen of Chihuahua, including Malgares's father-in-law, Colonel Mayron, and Don Manuel Zuloaga, one of the under secretaries.

a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

From this reading He had begun by pointing out to my friend the closet in which were secreted the Government maps that had hung on the walls before our arrival.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading After dinner and the siesta, we received calls from a number of the most prominent gentlemen of Chihuahua, including Malgares's father-in-law, Colonel Mayron, and Don Manuel Zuloaga, one of the under secretaries.

possessive form of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading But we found more than one opportunity for a word apart, and Pike told me that he was already in touch with the woolly-headed old Caesar, who had at once offered to help us to obtain information as to the country's mines, ranches, and Government.

in a polite manner

From this reading THE SERENADE The following morning I assisted Pike in the preparation of a sketch of our trip, which had been most courteously requested by Salcedo.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading After dinner and the siesta, we received calls from a number of the most prominent gentlemen of Chihuahua, including Malgares's father-in-law, Colonel Mayron, and Don Manuel Zuloaga, one of the under secretaries.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading After dinner and the siesta, we received calls from a number of the most prominent gentlemen of Chihuahua, including Malgares's father-in-law, Colonel Mayron, and Don Manuel Zuloaga, one of the under secretaries.

the father of your spouse

From this reading After dinner and the siesta, we received calls from a number of the most prominent gentlemen of Chihuahua, including Malgares's father-in-law, Colonel Mayron, and Don Manuel Zuloaga, one of the under secretaries.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading THE SERENADE The following morning I assisted Pike in the preparation of a sketch of our trip, which had been most courteously requested by Salcedo.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But we found more than one opportunity for a word apart, and Pike told me that he was already in touch with the woolly-headed old Caesar, who had at once offered to help us to obtain information as to the country's mines, ranches, and Government.

set up or found

From this reading But we found more than one opportunity for a word apart, and Pike told me that he was already in touch with the woolly-headed old Caesar, who had at once offered to help us to obtain information as to the country's mines, ranches, and Government.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He had begun by pointing out to my friend the closet in which were secreted the Government maps that had hung on the walls before our arrival.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading After dinner and the siesta, we received calls from a number of the most prominent gentlemen of Chihuahua, including Malgares's father-in-law, Colonel Mayron, and Don Manuel Zuloaga, one of the under secretaries.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading After dinner and the siesta, we received calls from a number of the most prominent gentlemen of Chihuahua, including Malgares's father-in-law, Colonel Mayron, and Don Manuel Zuloaga, one of the under secretaries.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading But we found more than one opportunity for a word apart, and Pike told me that he was already in touch with the woolly-headed old Caesar, who had at once offered to help us to obtain information as to the country's mines, ranches, and Government.

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

From this reading THE SERENADE The following morning I assisted Pike in the preparation of a sketch of our trip, which had been most courteously requested by Salcedo.

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

From this reading But we found more than one opportunity for a word apart, and Pike told me that he was already in touch with the woolly-headed old Caesar, who had at once offered to help us to obtain information as to the country's mines, ranches, and Government.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading But we found more than one opportunity for a word apart, and Pike told me that he was already in touch with the woolly-headed old Caesar, who had at once offered to help us to obtain information as to the country's mines, ranches, and Government.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Walker offered his services, and would take no refusal.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading He had begun by pointing out to my friend the closet in which were secreted the Government maps that had hung on the walls before our arrival.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE SERENADE The following morning I assisted Pike in the preparation of a sketch of our trip, which had been most courteously requested by Salcedo.

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

From this reading THE SERENADE The following morning I assisted Pike in the preparation of a sketch of our trip, which had been most courteously requested by Salcedo.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading After dinner and the siesta, we received calls from a number of the most prominent gentlemen of Chihuahua, including Malgares's father-in-law, Colonel Mayron, and Don Manuel Zuloaga, one of the under secretaries.

a message received and understood

From this reading But we found more than one opportunity for a word apart, and Pike told me that he was already in touch with the woolly-headed old Caesar, who had at once offered to help us to obtain information as to the country's mines, ranches, and Government.

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

From this reading After dinner and the siesta, we received calls from a number of the most prominent gentlemen of Chihuahua, including Malgares's father-in-law, Colonel Mayron, and Don Manuel Zuloaga, one of the under secretaries.

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

From this reading After dinner and the siesta, we received calls from a number of the most prominent gentlemen of Chihuahua, including Malgares's father-in-law, Colonel Mayron, and Don Manuel Zuloaga, one of the under secretaries.

plural of “map” — a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)

From this reading He had begun by pointing out to my friend the closet in which were secreted the Government maps that had hung on the walls before our arrival.

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

From this reading After dinner and the siesta, we received calls from a number of the most prominent gentlemen of Chihuahua, including Malgares's father-in-law, Colonel Mayron, and Don Manuel Zuloaga, one of the under secretaries.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But we found more than one opportunity for a word apart, and Pike told me that he was already in touch with the woolly-headed old Caesar, who had at once offered to help us to obtain information as to the country's mines, ranches, and Government.

plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted

From this reading But we found more than one opportunity for a word apart, and Pike told me that he was already in touch with the woolly-headed old Caesar, who had at once offered to help us to obtain information as to the country's mines, ranches, and Government.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But we found more than one opportunity for a word apart, and Pike told me that he was already in touch with the woolly-headed old Caesar, who had at once offered to help us to obtain information as to the country's mines, ranches, and Government.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE SERENADE The following morning I assisted Pike in the preparation of a sketch of our trip, which had been most courteously requested by Salcedo.

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE SERENADE The following morning I assisted Pike in the preparation of a sketch of our trip, which had been most courteously requested by Salcedo.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading He had begun by pointing out to my friend the closet in which were secreted the Government maps that had hung on the walls before our arrival.

not any; not one

From this reading Walker offered his services, and would take no refusal.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading After dinner and the siesta, we received calls from a number of the most prominent gentlemen of Chihuahua, including Malgares's father-in-law, Colonel Mayron, and Don Manuel Zuloaga, one of the under secretaries.

come into possession of

From this reading But we found more than one opportunity for a word apart, and Pike told me that he was already in touch with the woolly-headed old Caesar, who had at once offered to help us to obtain information as to the country's mines, ranches, and Government.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SERENADE The following morning I assisted Pike in the preparation of a sketch of our trip, which had been most courteously requested by Salcedo.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Walker offered his services, and would take no refusal.

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

From this reading But we found more than one opportunity for a word apart, and Pike told me that he was already in touch with the woolly-headed old Caesar, who had at once offered to help us to obtain information as to the country's mines, ranches, and Government.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had begun by pointing out to my friend the closet in which were secreted the Government maps that had hung on the walls before our arrival.

on one occasion

From this reading But we found more than one opportunity for a word apart, and Pike told me that he was already in touch with the woolly-headed old Caesar, who had at once offered to help us to obtain information as to the country's mines, ranches, and Government.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But we found more than one opportunity for a word apart, and Pike told me that he was already in touch with the woolly-headed old Caesar, who had at once offered to help us to obtain information as to the country's mines, ranches, and Government.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading But we found more than one opportunity for a word apart, and Pike told me that he was already in touch with the woolly-headed old Caesar, who had at once offered to help us to obtain information as to the country's mines, ranches, and Government.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE SERENADE The following morning I assisted Pike in the preparation of a sketch of our trip, which had been most courteously requested by Salcedo.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had begun by pointing out to my friend the closet in which were secreted the Government maps that had hung on the walls before our arrival.

a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic

From this reading THE SERENADE The following morning I assisted Pike in the preparation of a sketch of our trip, which had been most courteously requested by Salcedo.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading He had begun by pointing out to my friend the closet in which were secreted the Government maps that had hung on the walls before our arrival.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading THE SERENADE The following morning I assisted Pike in the preparation of a sketch of our trip, which had been most courteously requested by Salcedo.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading After dinner and the siesta, we received calls from a number of the most prominent gentlemen of Chihuahua, including Malgares's father-in-law, Colonel Mayron, and Don Manuel Zuloaga, one of the under secretaries.

plural of “ranch” — farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading But we found more than one opportunity for a word apart, and Pike told me that he was already in touch with the woolly-headed old Caesar, who had at once offered to help us to obtain information as to the country's mines, ranches, and Government.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading After dinner and the siesta, we received calls from a number of the most prominent gentlemen of Chihuahua, including Malgares's father-in-law, Colonel Mayron, and Don Manuel Zuloaga, one of the under secretaries.

the act of refusing

From this reading Walker offered his services, and would take no refusal.

asked for

From this reading THE SERENADE The following morning I assisted Pike in the preparation of a sketch of our trip, which had been most courteously requested by Salcedo.

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

From this reading THE SERENADE The following morning I assisted Pike in the preparation of a sketch of our trip, which had been most courteously requested by Salcedo.

plural of “secretary” — a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading After dinner and the siesta, we received calls from a number of the most prominent gentlemen of Chihuahua, including Malgares's father-in-law, Colonel Mayron, and Don Manuel Zuloaga, one of the under secretaries.

past form of “secrete” — generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids

From this reading He had begun by pointing out to my friend the closet in which were secreted the Government maps that had hung on the walls before our arrival.

a musical composition in several movements; has no fixed form

From this reading THE SERENADE The following morning I assisted Pike in the preparation of a sketch of our trip, which had been most courteously requested by Salcedo.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading Walker offered his services, and would take no refusal.

a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries)

From this reading After dinner and the siesta, we received calls from a number of the most prominent gentlemen of Chihuahua, including Malgares's father-in-law, Colonel Mayron, and Don Manuel Zuloaga, one of the under secretaries.

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading THE SERENADE The following morning I assisted Pike in the preparation of a sketch of our trip, which had been most courteously requested by Salcedo.

carry out

From this reading Walker offered his services, and would take no refusal.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But we found more than one opportunity for a word apart, and Pike told me that he was already in touch with the woolly-headed old Caesar, who had at once offered to help us to obtain information as to the country's mines, ranches, and Government.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But we found more than one opportunity for a word apart, and Pike told me that he was already in touch with the woolly-headed old Caesar, who had at once offered to help us to obtain information as to the country's mines, ranches, and Government.

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

From this reading THE SERENADE The following morning I assisted Pike in the preparation of a sketch of our trip, which had been most courteously requested by Salcedo.

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

From this reading But we found more than one opportunity for a word apart, and Pike told me that he was already in touch with the woolly-headed old Caesar, who had at once offered to help us to obtain information as to the country's mines, ranches, and Government.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading But we found more than one opportunity for a word apart, and Pike told me that he was already in touch with the woolly-headed old Caesar, who had at once offered to help us to obtain information as to the country's mines, ranches, and Government.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading But we found more than one opportunity for a word apart, and Pike told me that he was already in touch with the woolly-headed old Caesar, who had at once offered to help us to obtain information as to the country's mines, ranches, and Government.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading THE SERENADE The following morning I assisted Pike in the preparation of a sketch of our trip, which had been most courteously requested by Salcedo.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading After dinner and the siesta, we received calls from a number of the most prominent gentlemen of Chihuahua, including Malgares's father-in-law, Colonel Mayron, and Don Manuel Zuloaga, one of the under secretaries.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But we found more than one opportunity for a word apart, and Pike told me that he was already in touch with the woolly-headed old Caesar, who had at once offered to help us to obtain information as to the country's mines, ranches, and Government.

New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)

From this reading Walker offered his services, and would take no refusal.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading He had begun by pointing out to my friend the closet in which were secreted the Government maps that had hung on the walls before our arrival.

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

From this reading But we found more than one opportunity for a word apart, and Pike told me that he was already in touch with the woolly-headed old Caesar, who had at once offered to help us to obtain information as to the country's mines, ranches, and Government.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading But we found more than one opportunity for a word apart, and Pike told me that he was already in touch with the woolly-headed old Caesar, who had at once offered to help us to obtain information as to the country's mines, ranches, and Government.

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

From this reading He had begun by pointing out to my friend the closet in which were secreted the Government maps that had hung on the walls before our arrival.

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

From this reading THE SERENADE The following morning I assisted Pike in the preparation of a sketch of our trip, which had been most courteously requested by Salcedo.

which person or people

From this reading But we found more than one opportunity for a word apart, and Pike told me that he was already in touch with the woolly-headed old Caesar, who had at once offered to help us to obtain information as to the country's mines, ranches, and Government.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But we found more than one opportunity for a word apart, and Pike told me that he was already in touch with the woolly-headed old Caesar, who had at once offered to help us to obtain information as to the country's mines, ranches, and Government.

confused and vague; used especially of thinking

From this reading But we found more than one opportunity for a word apart, and Pike told me that he was already in touch with the woolly-headed old Caesar, who had at once offered to help us to obtain information as to the country's mines, ranches, and Government.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading But we found more than one opportunity for a word apart, and Pike told me that he was already in touch with the woolly-headed old Caesar, who had at once offered to help us to obtain information as to the country's mines, ranches, and Government.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Walker offered his services, and would take no refusal.

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

From this reading After dinner and the siesta, we received calls from a number of the most prominent gentlemen of Chihuahua, including Malgares's father-in-law, Colonel Mayron, and Don Manuel Zuloaga, one of the under secretaries.