Chapter XXIV · Conclusion

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

From this reading Three weeks had passed away since the events related in the last chapter, a three weeks full of fun and adventure for our young friends.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading And a strange thing had happened during one of their forest expeditions, for the sound of a bell had struck upon their ears, and proceeding in the direction whence it came, they had fallen across the old bell mare and troupiglia which they had turned loose by the banks of the Trauco river, during their expedition in search of the baby Cacique.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Three weeks had passed away since the events related in the last chapter, a three weeks full of fun and adventure for our young friends.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading While these satisfactory and happy terms were being discussed and arranged, our five young friends, with Aniwee and Piñone, were enjoying many a wild horse hunt and prairie gallop after ostriches and guanacos, varied now and again by a jaguar or puma encounter, which afforded plenty of excitement.

later than; following

From this reading While these satisfactory and happy terms were being discussed and arranged, our five young friends, with Aniwee and Piñone, were enjoying many a wild horse hunt and prairie gallop after ostriches and guanacos, varied now and again by a jaguar or puma encounter, which afforded plenty of excitement.

anew

From this reading While these satisfactory and happy terms were being discussed and arranged, our five young friends, with Aniwee and Piñone, were enjoying many a wild horse hunt and prairie gallop after ostriches and guanacos, varied now and again by a jaguar or puma encounter, which afforded plenty of excitement.

-ing form of “agree” — be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

(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 Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading With true sagacity, the madrina had worked her way homewards, and would doubtless have eventually made her way back to the pastures amidst the araucaria groves, where she had been bred and raised.

projectiles to be fired from a gun

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

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

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

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

From this reading Three weeks had passed away since the events related in the last chapter, a three weeks full of fun and adventure for our young friends.

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From this reading While these satisfactory and happy terms were being discussed and arranged, our five young friends, with Aniwee and Piñone, were enjoying many a wild horse hunt and prairie gallop after ostriches and guanacos, varied now and again by a jaguar or puma encounter, which afforded plenty of excitement.

completing its life cycle within a year

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

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

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

any of several tall South American or Australian trees with large cones and edible seeds

From this reading With true sagacity, the madrina had worked her way homewards, and would doubtless have eventually made her way back to the pastures amidst the araucaria groves, where she had been bred and raised.

any of various small silver-scaled salmon-like marine fishes

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

plural of “argentine” — any of various small silver-scaled salmon-like marine fishes

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading While these satisfactory and happy terms were being discussed and arranged, our five young friends, with Aniwee and Piñone, were enjoying many a wild horse hunt and prairie gallop after ostriches and guanacos, varied now and again by a jaguar or puma encounter, which afforded plenty of excitement.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Three weeks had passed away since the events related in the last chapter, a three weeks full of fun and adventure for our young friends.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading And a strange thing had happened during one of their forest expeditions, for the sound of a bell had struck upon their ears, and proceeding in the direction whence it came, they had fallen across the old bell mare and troupiglia which they had turned loose by the banks of the Trauco river, during their expedition in search of the baby Cacique.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading With true sagacity, the madrina had worked her way homewards, and would doubtless have eventually made her way back to the pastures amidst the araucaria groves, where she had been bred and raised.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading And a strange thing had happened during one of their forest expeditions, for the sound of a bell had struck upon their ears, and proceeding in the direction whence it came, they had fallen across the old bell mare and troupiglia which they had turned loose by the banks of the Trauco river, during their expedition in search of the baby Cacique.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading With true sagacity, the madrina had worked her way homewards, and would doubtless have eventually made her way back to the pastures amidst the araucaria groves, where she had been bred and raised.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading While these satisfactory and happy terms were being discussed and arranged, our five young friends, with Aniwee and Piñone, were enjoying many a wild horse hunt and prairie gallop after ostriches and guanacos, varied now and again by a jaguar or puma encounter, which afforded plenty of excitement.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading And a strange thing had happened during one of their forest expeditions, for the sound of a bell had struck upon their ears, and proceeding in the direction whence it came, they had fallen across the old bell mare and troupiglia which they had turned loose by the banks of the Trauco river, during their expedition in search of the baby Cacique.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

inflected form of “breed” — call forth

From this reading With true sagacity, the madrina had worked her way homewards, and would doubtless have eventually made her way back to the pastures amidst the araucaria groves, where she had been bred and raised.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading While these satisfactory and happy terms were being discussed and arranged, our five young friends, with Aniwee and Piñone, were enjoying many a wild horse hunt and prairie gallop after ostriches and guanacos, varied now and again by a jaguar or puma encounter, which afforded plenty of excitement.

black-and-red or black-and-yellow orioles of the American tropics

From this reading And a strange thing had happened during one of their forest expeditions, for the sound of a bell had struck upon their ears, and proceeding in the direction whence it came, they had fallen across the old bell mare and troupiglia which they had turned loose by the banks of the Trauco river, during their expedition in search of the baby Cacique.

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

From this reading And a strange thing had happened during one of their forest expeditions, for the sound of a bell had struck upon their ears, and proceeding in the direction whence it came, they had fallen across the old bell mare and troupiglia which they had turned loose by the banks of the Trauco river, during their expedition in search of the baby Cacique.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading Three weeks had passed away since the events related in the last chapter, a three weeks full of fun and adventure for our young friends.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

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From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

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From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

choose not to consume

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading And a strange thing had happened during one of their forest expeditions, for the sound of a bell had struck upon their ears, and proceeding in the direction whence it came, they had fallen across the old bell mare and troupiglia which they had turned loose by the banks of the Trauco river, during their expedition in search of the baby Cacique.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading While these satisfactory and happy terms were being discussed and arranged, our five young friends, with Aniwee and Piñone, were enjoying many a wild horse hunt and prairie gallop after ostriches and guanacos, varied now and again by a jaguar or puma encounter, which afforded plenty of excitement.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading With true sagacity, the madrina had worked her way homewards, and would doubtless have eventually made her way back to the pastures amidst the araucaria groves, where she had been bred and raised.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading And a strange thing had happened during one of their forest expeditions, for the sound of a bell had struck upon their ears, and proceeding in the direction whence it came, they had fallen across the old bell mare and troupiglia which they had turned loose by the banks of the Trauco river, during their expedition in search of the baby Cacique.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading And a strange thing had happened during one of their forest expeditions, for the sound of a bell had struck upon their ears, and proceeding in the direction whence it came, they had fallen across the old bell mare and troupiglia which they had turned loose by the banks of the Trauco river, during their expedition in search of the baby Cacique.

come together

From this reading While these satisfactory and happy terms were being discussed and arranged, our five young friends, with Aniwee and Piñone, were enjoying many a wild horse hunt and prairie gallop after ostriches and guanacos, varied now and again by a jaguar or puma encounter, which afforded plenty of excitement.

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

From this reading While these satisfactory and happy terms were being discussed and arranged, our five young friends, with Aniwee and Piñone, were enjoying many a wild horse hunt and prairie gallop after ostriches and guanacos, varied now and again by a jaguar or puma encounter, which afforded plenty of excitement.

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Three weeks had passed away since the events related in the last chapter, a three weeks full of fun and adventure for our young friends.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading With true sagacity, the madrina had worked her way homewards, and would doubtless have eventually made her way back to the pastures amidst the araucaria groves, where she had been bred and raised.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading While these satisfactory and happy terms were being discussed and arranged, our five young friends, with Aniwee and Piñone, were enjoying many a wild horse hunt and prairie gallop after ostriches and guanacos, varied now and again by a jaguar or puma encounter, which afforded plenty of excitement.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading And a strange thing had happened during one of their forest expeditions, for the sound of a bell had struck upon their ears, and proceeding in the direction whence it came, they had fallen across the old bell mare and troupiglia which they had turned loose by the banks of the Trauco river, during their expedition in search of the baby Cacique.

plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading And a strange thing had happened during one of their forest expeditions, for the sound of a bell had struck upon their ears, and proceeding in the direction whence it came, they had fallen across the old bell mare and troupiglia which they had turned loose by the banks of the Trauco river, during their expedition in search of the baby Cacique.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading And a strange thing had happened during one of their forest expeditions, for the sound of a bell had struck upon their ears, and proceeding in the direction whence it came, they had fallen across the old bell mare and troupiglia which they had turned loose by the banks of the Trauco river, during their expedition in search of the baby Cacique.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading While these satisfactory and happy terms were being discussed and arranged, our five young friends, with Aniwee and Piñone, were enjoying many a wild horse hunt and prairie gallop after ostriches and guanacos, varied now and again by a jaguar or puma encounter, which afforded plenty of excitement.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Three weeks had passed away since the events related in the last chapter, a three weeks full of fun and adventure for our young friends.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading And a strange thing had happened during one of their forest expeditions, for the sound of a bell had struck upon their ears, and proceeding in the direction whence it came, they had fallen across the old bell mare and troupiglia which they had turned loose by the banks of the Trauco river, during their expedition in search of the baby Cacique.

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

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Three weeks had passed away since the events related in the last chapter, a three weeks full of fun and adventure for our young friends.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

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

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Three weeks had passed away since the events related in the last chapter, a three weeks full of fun and adventure for our young friends.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading Three weeks had passed away since the events related in the last chapter, a three weeks full of fun and adventure for our young friends.

ride at a galloping pace

From this reading While these satisfactory and happy terms were being discussed and arranged, our five young friends, with Aniwee and Piñone, were enjoying many a wild horse hunt and prairie gallop after ostriches and guanacos, varied now and again by a jaguar or puma encounter, which afforded plenty of excitement.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

let have

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)

From this reading With true sagacity, the madrina had worked her way homewards, and would doubtless have eventually made her way back to the pastures amidst the araucaria groves, where she had been bred and raised.

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

From this reading While these satisfactory and happy terms were being discussed and arranged, our five young friends, with Aniwee and Piñone, were enjoying many a wild horse hunt and prairie gallop after ostriches and guanacos, varied now and again by a jaguar or puma encounter, which afforded plenty of excitement.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

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

From this reading Three weeks had passed away since the events related in the last chapter, a three weeks full of fun and adventure for our young friends.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading And a strange thing had happened during one of their forest expeditions, for the sound of a bell had struck upon their ears, and proceeding in the direction whence it came, they had fallen across the old bell mare and troupiglia which they had turned loose by the banks of the Trauco river, during their expedition in search of the baby Cacique.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading While these satisfactory and happy terms were being discussed and arranged, our five young friends, with Aniwee and Piñone, were enjoying many a wild horse hunt and prairie gallop after ostriches and guanacos, varied now and again by a jaguar or puma encounter, which afforded plenty of excitement.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading With true sagacity, the madrina had worked her way homewards, and would doubtless have eventually made her way back to the pastures amidst the araucaria groves, where she had been bred and raised.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading With true sagacity, the madrina had worked her way homewards, and would doubtless have eventually made her way back to the pastures amidst the araucaria groves, where she had been bred and raised.

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

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

toward home

From this reading With true sagacity, the madrina had worked her way homewards, and would doubtless have eventually made her way back to the pastures amidst the araucaria groves, where she had been bred and raised.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading While these satisfactory and happy terms were being discussed and arranged, our five young friends, with Aniwee and Piñone, were enjoying many a wild horse hunt and prairie gallop after ostriches and guanacos, varied now and again by a jaguar or puma encounter, which afforded plenty of excitement.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading While these satisfactory and happy terms were being discussed and arranged, our five young friends, with Aniwee and Piñone, were enjoying many a wild horse hunt and prairie gallop after ostriches and guanacos, varied now and again by a jaguar or puma encounter, which afforded plenty of excitement.

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

From this reading Three weeks had passed away since the events related in the last chapter, a three weeks full of fun and adventure for our young friends.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And a strange thing had happened during one of their forest expeditions, for the sound of a bell had struck upon their ears, and proceeding in the direction whence it came, they had fallen across the old bell mare and troupiglia which they had turned loose by the banks of the Trauco river, during their expedition in search of the baby Cacique.

a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis

From this reading While these satisfactory and happy terms were being discussed and arranged, our five young friends, with Aniwee and Piñone, were enjoying many a wild horse hunt and prairie gallop after ostriches and guanacos, varied now and again by a jaguar or puma encounter, which afforded plenty of excitement.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

immediately past

From this reading Three weeks had passed away since the events related in the last chapter, a three weeks full of fun and adventure for our young friends.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading And a strange thing had happened during one of their forest expeditions, for the sound of a bell had struck upon their ears, and proceeding in the direction whence it came, they had fallen across the old bell mare and troupiglia which they had turned loose by the banks of the Trauco river, during their expedition in search of the baby Cacique.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading With true sagacity, the madrina had worked her way homewards, and would doubtless have eventually made her way back to the pastures amidst the araucaria groves, where she had been bred and raised.

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From this reading With true sagacity, the madrina had worked her way homewards, and would doubtless have eventually made her way back to the pastures amidst the araucaria groves, where she had been bred and raised.

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 While these satisfactory and happy terms were being discussed and arranged, our five young friends, with Aniwee and Piñone, were enjoying many a wild horse hunt and prairie gallop after ostriches and guanacos, varied now and again by a jaguar or puma encounter, which afforded plenty of excitement.

female equine animal

From this reading And a strange thing had happened during one of their forest expeditions, for the sound of a bell had struck upon their ears, and proceeding in the direction whence it came, they had fallen across the old bell mare and troupiglia which they had turned loose by the banks of the Trauco river, during their expedition in search of the baby Cacique.

a negotiator who acts as a link between parties

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

the force of workers available

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

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

From this reading While these satisfactory and happy terms were being discussed and arranged, our five young friends, with Aniwee and Piñone, were enjoying many a wild horse hunt and prairie gallop after ostriches and guanacos, varied now and again by a jaguar or puma encounter, which afforded plenty of excitement.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Three weeks had passed away since the events related in the last chapter, a three weeks full of fun and adventure for our young friends.

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

From this reading And a strange thing had happened during one of their forest expeditions, for the sound of a bell had struck upon their ears, and proceeding in the direction whence it came, they had fallen across the old bell mare and troupiglia which they had turned loose by the banks of the Trauco river, during their expedition in search of the baby Cacique.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And a strange thing had happened during one of their forest expeditions, for the sound of a bell had struck upon their ears, and proceeding in the direction whence it came, they had fallen across the old bell mare and troupiglia which they had turned loose by the banks of the Trauco river, during their expedition in search of the baby Cacique.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading While these satisfactory and happy terms were being discussed and arranged, our five young friends, with Aniwee and Piñone, were enjoying many a wild horse hunt and prairie gallop after ostriches and guanacos, varied now and again by a jaguar or puma encounter, which afforded plenty of excitement.

plural of “ostrich” — a person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth (a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the sand)

From this reading While these satisfactory and happy terms were being discussed and arranged, our five young friends, with Aniwee and Piñone, were enjoying many a wild horse hunt and prairie gallop after ostriches and guanacos, varied now and again by a jaguar or puma encounter, which afforded plenty of excitement.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Three weeks had passed away since the events related in the last chapter, a three weeks full of fun and adventure for our young friends.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Three weeks had passed away since the events related in the last chapter, a three weeks full of fun and adventure for our young friends.

plural of “pasture” — a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock

From this reading With true sagacity, the madrina had worked her way homewards, and would doubtless have eventually made her way back to the pastures amidst the araucaria groves, where she had been bred and raised.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

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From this reading While these satisfactory and happy terms were being discussed and arranged, our five young friends, with Aniwee and Piñone, were enjoying many a wild horse hunt and prairie gallop after ostriches and guanacos, varied now and again by a jaguar or puma encounter, which afforded plenty of excitement.

a full supply

From this reading While these satisfactory and happy terms were being discussed and arranged, our five young friends, with Aniwee and Piñone, were enjoying many a wild horse hunt and prairie gallop after ostriches and guanacos, varied now and again by a jaguar or puma encounter, which afforded plenty of excitement.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading While these satisfactory and happy terms were being discussed and arranged, our five young friends, with Aniwee and Piñone, were enjoying many a wild horse hunt and prairie gallop after ostriches and guanacos, varied now and again by a jaguar or puma encounter, which afforded plenty of excitement.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading And a strange thing had happened during one of their forest expeditions, for the sound of a bell had struck upon their ears, and proceeding in the direction whence it came, they had fallen across the old bell mare and troupiglia which they had turned loose by the banks of the Trauco river, during their expedition in search of the baby Cacique.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

large American feline resembling a lion

From this reading While these satisfactory and happy terms were being discussed and arranged, our five young friends, with Aniwee and Piñone, were enjoying many a wild horse hunt and prairie gallop after ostriches and guanacos, varied now and again by a jaguar or puma encounter, which afforded plenty of excitement.

impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading With true sagacity, the madrina had worked her way homewards, and would doubtless have eventually made her way back to the pastures amidst the araucaria groves, where she had been bred and raised.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading Three weeks had passed away since the events related in the last chapter, a three weeks full of fun and adventure for our young friends.

past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading And a strange thing had happened during one of their forest expeditions, for the sound of a bell had struck upon their ears, and proceeding in the direction whence it came, they had fallen across the old bell mare and troupiglia which they had turned loose by the banks of the Trauco river, during their expedition in search of the baby Cacique.

The quality of being sagacious; keen wisdom and sound judgment. (Sự minh triết, sự sáng suốt.)

From this reading With true sagacity, the madrina had worked her way homewards, and would doubtless have eventually made her way back to the pastures amidst the araucaria groves, where she had been bred and raised.

giving satisfaction

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading And a strange thing had happened during one of their forest expeditions, for the sound of a bell had struck upon their ears, and proceeding in the direction whence it came, they had fallen across the old bell mare and troupiglia which they had turned loose by the banks of the Trauco river, during their expedition in search of the baby Cacique.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading With true sagacity, the madrina had worked her way homewards, and would doubtless have eventually made her way back to the pastures amidst the araucaria groves, where she had been bred and raised.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Three weeks had passed away since the events related in the last chapter, a three weeks full of fun and adventure for our young friends.

term of address for a man

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading And a strange thing had happened during one of their forest expeditions, for the sound of a bell had struck upon their ears, and proceeding in the direction whence it came, they had fallen across the old bell mare and troupiglia which they had turned loose by the banks of the Trauco river, during their expedition in search of the baby Cacique.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading And a strange thing had happened during one of their forest expeditions, for the sound of a bell had struck upon their ears, and proceeding in the direction whence it came, they had fallen across the old bell mare and troupiglia which they had turned loose by the banks of the Trauco river, during their expedition in search of the baby Cacique.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading And a strange thing had happened during one of their forest expeditions, for the sound of a bell had struck upon their ears, and proceeding in the direction whence it came, they had fallen across the old bell mare and troupiglia which they had turned loose by the banks of the Trauco river, during their expedition in search of the baby Cacique.

a grant paid by a government to an enterprise that benefits the public

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

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

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading While these satisfactory and happy terms were being discussed and arranged, our five young friends, with Aniwee and Piñone, were enjoying many a wild horse hunt and prairie gallop after ostriches and guanacos, varied now and again by a jaguar or puma encounter, which afforded plenty of excitement.

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

From this reading Three weeks had passed away since the events related in the last chapter, a three weeks full of fun and adventure for our young friends.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading And a strange thing had happened during one of their forest expeditions, for the sound of a bell had struck upon their ears, and proceeding in the direction whence it came, they had fallen across the old bell mare and troupiglia which they had turned loose by the banks of the Trauco river, during their expedition in search of the baby Cacique.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

on that

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

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

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

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

From this reading And a strange thing had happened during one of their forest expeditions, for the sound of a bell had struck upon their ears, and proceeding in the direction whence it came, they had fallen across the old bell mare and troupiglia which they had turned loose by the banks of the Trauco river, during their expedition in search of the baby Cacique.

a special situation

From this reading And a strange thing had happened during one of their forest expeditions, for the sound of a bell had struck upon their ears, and proceeding in the direction whence it came, they had fallen across the old bell mare and troupiglia which they had turned loose by the banks of the Trauco river, during their expedition in search of the baby Cacique.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three weeks had passed away since the events related in the last chapter, a three weeks full of fun and adventure for our young friends.

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

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

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From this reading And a strange thing had happened during one of their forest expeditions, for the sound of a bell had struck upon their ears, and proceeding in the direction whence it came, they had fallen across the old bell mare and troupiglia which they had turned loose by the banks of the Trauco river, during their expedition in search of the baby Cacique.

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From this reading And a strange thing had happened during one of their forest expeditions, for the sound of a bell had struck upon their ears, and proceeding in the direction whence it came, they had fallen across the old bell mare and troupiglia which they had turned loose by the banks of the Trauco river, during their expedition in search of the baby Cacique.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading And a strange thing had happened during one of their forest expeditions, for the sound of a bell had struck upon their ears, and proceeding in the direction whence it came, they had fallen across the old bell mare and troupiglia which they had turned loose by the banks of the Trauco river, during their expedition in search of the baby Cacique.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading And a strange thing had happened during one of their forest expeditions, for the sound of a bell had struck upon their ears, and proceeding in the direction whence it came, they had fallen across the old bell mare and troupiglia which they had turned loose by the banks of the Trauco river, during their expedition in search of the baby Cacique.

mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

characterized by variety

From this reading While these satisfactory and happy terms were being discussed and arranged, our five young friends, with Aniwee and Piñone, were enjoying many a wild horse hunt and prairie gallop after ostriches and guanacos, varied now and again by a jaguar or puma encounter, which afforded plenty of excitement.

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

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading With true sagacity, the madrina had worked her way homewards, and would doubtless have eventually made her way back to the pastures amidst the araucaria groves, where she had been bred and raised.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Three weeks had passed away since the events related in the last chapter, a three weeks full of fun and adventure for our young friends.

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

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading And a strange thing had happened during one of their forest expeditions, for the sound of a bell had struck upon their ears, and proceeding in the direction whence it came, they had fallen across the old bell mare and troupiglia which they had turned loose by the banks of the Trauco river, during their expedition in search of the baby Cacique.

in or at the place that

From this reading With true sagacity, the madrina had worked her way homewards, and would doubtless have eventually made her way back to the pastures amidst the araucaria groves, where she had been bred and raised.

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

From this reading While these satisfactory and happy terms were being discussed and arranged, our five young friends, with Aniwee and Piñone, were enjoying many a wild horse hunt and prairie gallop after ostriches and guanacos, varied now and again by a jaguar or puma encounter, which afforded plenty of excitement.

during the time that

From this reading While these satisfactory and happy terms were being discussed and arranged, our five young friends, with Aniwee and Piñone, were enjoying many a wild horse hunt and prairie gallop after ostriches and guanacos, varied now and again by a jaguar or puma encounter, which afforded plenty of excitement.

a Caucasian

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading While these satisfactory and happy terms were being discussed and arranged, our five young friends, with Aniwee and Piñone, were enjoying many a wild horse hunt and prairie gallop after ostriches and guanacos, varied now and again by a jaguar or puma encounter, which afforded plenty of excitement.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Faithful to his promise, Sir Francis had acted the true part of mediator between the Indians and the Argentines, and in company of Lady Vane and a mixed escort of Cristianos and Araucanians, had visited the Argentine Republic, and there concluded a most satisfactory peace for both sides, the Government agreeing—on condition the prisoners were released—to grant an annual subsidy to both the Tehuelches and Araucanians, of horses, blankets, guns, and ammunition, and these latter undertook, in consideration of such subsidy, to desist from raiding the frontier of the white men, and to live at peace with them, and punish all depredators thereon.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading With true sagacity, the madrina had worked her way homewards, and would doubtless have eventually made her way back to the pastures amidst the araucaria groves, where she had been bred and raised.

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

From this reading With true sagacity, the madrina had worked her way homewards, and would doubtless have eventually made her way back to the pastures amidst the araucaria groves, where she had been bred and raised.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Three weeks had passed away since the events related in the last chapter, a three weeks full of fun and adventure for our young friends.