Chapter IX

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

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL SEARCH THERE was not a dull moment for Francisco during the weeks that followed.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Francisco had accompanied Don Carlos on several excursions and once, with a _tropilla_ of horses (eight or ten riding horses driven loose by a _peon_ for fresh mounts on a long journey), they had gone on a journey of five days to a neighbouring _estancia_ to purchase algarroba posts for the extensive fencing that was taking place on the Tres Arroyas ranch.

long pod containing small beans and sweetish edible pulp; used as animal feed and source of a chocolate substitute

From this reading Francisco had accompanied Don Carlos on several excursions and once, with a _tropilla_ of horses (eight or ten riding horses driven loose by a _peon_ for fresh mounts on a long journey), they had gone on a journey of five days to a neighbouring _estancia_ to purchase algarroba posts for the extensive fencing that was taking place on the Tres Arroyas ranch.

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

From this reading This algarroba wood is like iron and under water is almost imperishable.

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

From this reading He was a bachelor and a man of education, so that when the Colonel came each summer he insisted that he keep his usual quarters; for the house was very extensive and the Colonel enjoyed his company at meals and during the long evenings.

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

From this reading Francisco had accompanied Don Carlos on several excursions and once, with a _tropilla_ of horses (eight or ten riding horses driven loose by a _peon_ for fresh mounts on a long journey), they had gone on a journey of five days to a neighbouring _estancia_ to purchase algarroba posts for the extensive fencing that was taking place on the Tres Arroyas ranch.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was a bachelor and a man of education, so that when the Colonel came each summer he insisted that he keep his usual quarters; for the house was very extensive and the Colonel enjoyed his company at meals and during the long evenings.

a man who has never been married

From this reading He was a bachelor and a man of education, so that when the Colonel came each summer he insisted that he keep his usual quarters; for the house was very extensive and the Colonel enjoyed his company at meals and during the long evenings.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Francisco had accompanied Don Carlos on several excursions and once, with a _tropilla_ of horses (eight or ten riding horses driven loose by a _peon_ for fresh mounts on a long journey), they had gone on a journey of five days to a neighbouring _estancia_ to purchase algarroba posts for the extensive fencing that was taking place on the Tres Arroyas ranch.

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

From this reading He was a bachelor and a man of education, so that when the Colonel came each summer he insisted that he keep his usual quarters; for the house was very extensive and the Colonel enjoyed his company at meals and during the long evenings.

Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)

From this reading Don Carlos, the superintendent, lived in the great house the year through.

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 He was a bachelor and a man of education, so that when the Colonel came each summer he insisted that he keep his usual quarters; for the house was very extensive and the Colonel enjoyed his company at meals and during the long evenings.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading He was a bachelor and a man of education, so that when the Colonel came each summer he insisted that he keep his usual quarters; for the house was very extensive and the Colonel enjoyed his company at meals and during the long evenings.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Francisco had accompanied Don Carlos on several excursions and once, with a _tropilla_ of horses (eight or ten riding horses driven loose by a _peon_ for fresh mounts on a long journey), they had gone on a journey of five days to a neighbouring _estancia_ to purchase algarroba posts for the extensive fencing that was taking place on the Tres Arroyas ranch.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading Don Carlos, the superintendent, lived in the great house the year through.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading Francisco had accompanied Don Carlos on several excursions and once, with a _tropilla_ of horses (eight or ten riding horses driven loose by a _peon_ for fresh mounts on a long journey), they had gone on a journey of five days to a neighbouring _estancia_ to purchase algarroba posts for the extensive fencing that was taking place on the Tres Arroyas ranch.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL SEARCH THERE was not a dull moment for Francisco during the weeks that followed.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL SEARCH THERE was not a dull moment for Francisco during the weeks that followed.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading He was a bachelor and a man of education, so that when the Colonel came each summer he insisted that he keep his usual quarters; for the house was very extensive and the Colonel enjoyed his company at meals and during the long evenings.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading He was a bachelor and a man of education, so that when the Colonel came each summer he insisted that he keep his usual quarters; for the house was very extensive and the Colonel enjoyed his company at meals and during the long evenings.

being one more than seven

From this reading Francisco had accompanied Don Carlos on several excursions and once, with a _tropilla_ of horses (eight or ten riding horses driven loose by a _peon_ for fresh mounts on a long journey), they had gone on a journey of five days to a neighbouring _estancia_ to purchase algarroba posts for the extensive fencing that was taking place on the Tres Arroyas ranch.

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

From this reading He was a bachelor and a man of education, so that when the Colonel came each summer he insisted that he keep his usual quarters; for the house was very extensive and the Colonel enjoyed his company at meals and during the long evenings.

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

From this reading Francisco had accompanied Don Carlos on several excursions and once, with a _tropilla_ of horses (eight or ten riding horses driven loose by a _peon_ for fresh mounts on a long journey), they had gone on a journey of five days to a neighbouring _estancia_ to purchase algarroba posts for the extensive fencing that was taking place on the Tres Arroyas ranch.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading He was a bachelor and a man of education, so that when the Colonel came each summer he insisted that he keep his usual quarters; for the house was very extensive and the Colonel enjoyed his company at meals and during the long evenings.

plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading Francisco had accompanied Don Carlos on several excursions and once, with a _tropilla_ of horses (eight or ten riding horses driven loose by a _peon_ for fresh mounts on a long journey), they had gone on a journey of five days to a neighbouring _estancia_ to purchase algarroba posts for the extensive fencing that was taking place on the Tres Arroyas ranch.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading He was a bachelor and a man of education, so that when the Colonel came each summer he insisted that he keep his usual quarters; for the house was very extensive and the Colonel enjoyed his company at meals and during the long evenings.

a barrier that serves to enclose an area

From this reading Francisco had accompanied Don Carlos on several excursions and once, with a _tropilla_ of horses (eight or ten riding horses driven loose by a _peon_ for fresh mounts on a long journey), they had gone on a journey of five days to a neighbouring _estancia_ to purchase algarroba posts for the extensive fencing that was taking place on the Tres Arroyas ranch.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Francisco had accompanied Don Carlos on several excursions and once, with a _tropilla_ of horses (eight or ten riding horses driven loose by a _peon_ for fresh mounts on a long journey), they had gone on a journey of five days to a neighbouring _estancia_ to purchase algarroba posts for the extensive fencing that was taking place on the Tres Arroyas ranch.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL SEARCH THERE was not a dull moment for Francisco during the weeks that followed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL SEARCH THERE was not a dull moment for Francisco during the weeks that followed.

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From this reading A SUCCESSFUL SEARCH THERE was not a dull moment for Francisco during the weeks that followed.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Francisco had accompanied Don Carlos on several excursions and once, with a _tropilla_ of horses (eight or ten riding horses driven loose by a _peon_ for fresh mounts on a long journey), they had gone on a journey of five days to a neighbouring _estancia_ to purchase algarroba posts for the extensive fencing that was taking place on the Tres Arroyas ranch.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Francisco had accompanied Don Carlos on several excursions and once, with a _tropilla_ of horses (eight or ten riding horses driven loose by a _peon_ for fresh mounts on a long journey), they had gone on a journey of five days to a neighbouring _estancia_ to purchase algarroba posts for the extensive fencing that was taking place on the Tres Arroyas ranch.

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

From this reading Don Carlos, the superintendent, lived in the great house the year through.

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

From this reading Francisco had accompanied Don Carlos on several excursions and once, with a _tropilla_ of horses (eight or ten riding horses driven loose by a _peon_ for fresh mounts on a long journey), they had gone on a journey of five days to a neighbouring _estancia_ to purchase algarroba posts for the extensive fencing that was taking place on the Tres Arroyas ranch.

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

From this reading He was a bachelor and a man of education, so that when the Colonel came each summer he insisted that he keep his usual quarters; for the house was very extensive and the Colonel enjoyed his company at meals and during the long evenings.

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

From this reading He was a bachelor and a man of education, so that when the Colonel came each summer he insisted that he keep his usual quarters; for the house was very extensive and the Colonel enjoyed his company at meals and during the long evenings.

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

From this reading Francisco had accompanied Don Carlos on several excursions and once, with a _tropilla_ of horses (eight or ten riding horses driven loose by a _peon_ for fresh mounts on a long journey), they had gone on a journey of five days to a neighbouring _estancia_ to purchase algarroba posts for the extensive fencing that was taking place on the Tres Arroyas ranch.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Don Carlos, the superintendent, lived in the great house the year through.

not perishable

From this reading This algarroba wood is like iron and under water is almost imperishable.

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

From this reading Don Carlos, the superintendent, lived in the great house the year through.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading He was a bachelor and a man of education, so that when the Colonel came each summer he insisted that he keep his usual quarters; for the house was very extensive and the Colonel enjoyed his company at meals and during the long evenings.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading This algarroba wood is like iron and under water is almost imperishable.

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

From this reading This algarroba wood is like iron and under water is almost imperishable.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Francisco had accompanied Don Carlos on several excursions and once, with a _tropilla_ of horses (eight or ten riding horses driven loose by a _peon_ for fresh mounts on a long journey), they had gone on a journey of five days to a neighbouring _estancia_ to purchase algarroba posts for the extensive fencing that was taking place on the Tres Arroyas ranch.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He was a bachelor and a man of education, so that when the Colonel came each summer he insisted that he keep his usual quarters; for the house was very extensive and the Colonel enjoyed his company at meals and during the long evenings.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading This algarroba wood is like iron and under water is almost imperishable.

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

From this reading Don Carlos, the superintendent, lived in the great house the year through.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He was a bachelor and a man of education, so that when the Colonel came each summer he insisted that he keep his usual quarters; for the house was very extensive and the Colonel enjoyed his company at meals and during the long evenings.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading Francisco had accompanied Don Carlos on several excursions and once, with a _tropilla_ of horses (eight or ten riding horses driven loose by a _peon_ for fresh mounts on a long journey), they had gone on a journey of five days to a neighbouring _estancia_ to purchase algarroba posts for the extensive fencing that was taking place on the Tres Arroyas ranch.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He was a bachelor and a man of education, so that when the Colonel came each summer he insisted that he keep his usual quarters; for the house was very extensive and the Colonel enjoyed his company at meals and during the long evenings.

plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading He was a bachelor and a man of education, so that when the Colonel came each summer he insisted that he keep his usual quarters; for the house was very extensive and the Colonel enjoyed his company at meals and during the long evenings.

a particular point in time

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL SEARCH THERE was not a dull moment for Francisco during the weeks that followed.

plural of “mount” — a lightweight horse kept for riding only

From this reading Francisco had accompanied Don Carlos on several excursions and once, with a _tropilla_ of horses (eight or ten riding horses driven loose by a _peon_ for fresh mounts on a long journey), they had gone on a journey of five days to a neighbouring _estancia_ to purchase algarroba posts for the extensive fencing that was taking place on the Tres Arroyas ranch.

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading Francisco had accompanied Don Carlos on several excursions and once, with a _tropilla_ of horses (eight or ten riding horses driven loose by a _peon_ for fresh mounts on a long journey), they had gone on a journey of five days to a neighbouring _estancia_ to purchase algarroba posts for the extensive fencing that was taking place on the Tres Arroyas ranch.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL SEARCH THERE was not a dull moment for Francisco during the weeks that followed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was a bachelor and a man of education, so that when the Colonel came each summer he insisted that he keep his usual quarters; for the house was very extensive and the Colonel enjoyed his company at meals and during the long evenings.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Francisco had accompanied Don Carlos on several excursions and once, with a _tropilla_ of horses (eight or ten riding horses driven loose by a _peon_ for fresh mounts on a long journey), they had gone on a journey of five days to a neighbouring _estancia_ to purchase algarroba posts for the extensive fencing that was taking place on the Tres Arroyas ranch.

on one occasion

From this reading Francisco had accompanied Don Carlos on several excursions and once, with a _tropilla_ of horses (eight or ten riding horses driven loose by a _peon_ for fresh mounts on a long journey), they had gone on a journey of five days to a neighbouring _estancia_ to purchase algarroba posts for the extensive fencing that was taking place on the Tres Arroyas ranch.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Francisco had accompanied Don Carlos on several excursions and once, with a _tropilla_ of horses (eight or ten riding horses driven loose by a _peon_ for fresh mounts on a long journey), they had gone on a journey of five days to a neighbouring _estancia_ to purchase algarroba posts for the extensive fencing that was taking place on the Tres Arroyas ranch.

a laborer who is obliged to do menial work

From this reading Francisco had accompanied Don Carlos on several excursions and once, with a _tropilla_ of horses (eight or ten riding horses driven loose by a _peon_ for fresh mounts on a long journey), they had gone on a journey of five days to a neighbouring _estancia_ to purchase algarroba posts for the extensive fencing that was taking place on the Tres Arroyas ranch.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Francisco had accompanied Don Carlos on several excursions and once, with a _tropilla_ of horses (eight or ten riding horses driven loose by a _peon_ for fresh mounts on a long journey), they had gone on a journey of five days to a neighbouring _estancia_ to purchase algarroba posts for the extensive fencing that was taking place on the Tres Arroyas ranch.

plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand

From this reading Francisco had accompanied Don Carlos on several excursions and once, with a _tropilla_ of horses (eight or ten riding horses driven loose by a _peon_ for fresh mounts on a long journey), they had gone on a journey of five days to a neighbouring _estancia_ to purchase algarroba posts for the extensive fencing that was taking place on the Tres Arroyas ranch.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading Francisco had accompanied Don Carlos on several excursions and once, with a _tropilla_ of horses (eight or ten riding horses driven loose by a _peon_ for fresh mounts on a long journey), they had gone on a journey of five days to a neighbouring _estancia_ to purchase algarroba posts for the extensive fencing that was taking place on the Tres Arroyas ranch.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading He was a bachelor and a man of education, so that when the Colonel came each summer he insisted that he keep his usual quarters; for the house was very extensive and the Colonel enjoyed his company at meals and during the long evenings.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading Francisco had accompanied Don Carlos on several excursions and once, with a _tropilla_ of horses (eight or ten riding horses driven loose by a _peon_ for fresh mounts on a long journey), they had gone on a journey of five days to a neighbouring _estancia_ to purchase algarroba posts for the extensive fencing that was taking place on the Tres Arroyas ranch.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading Francisco had accompanied Don Carlos on several excursions and once, with a _tropilla_ of horses (eight or ten riding horses driven loose by a _peon_ for fresh mounts on a long journey), they had gone on a journey of five days to a neighbouring _estancia_ to purchase algarroba posts for the extensive fencing that was taking place on the Tres Arroyas ranch.

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

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL SEARCH THERE was not a dull moment for Francisco during the weeks that followed.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Francisco had accompanied Don Carlos on several excursions and once, with a _tropilla_ of horses (eight or ten riding horses driven loose by a _peon_ for fresh mounts on a long journey), they had gone on a journey of five days to a neighbouring _estancia_ to purchase algarroba posts for the extensive fencing that was taking place on the Tres Arroyas ranch.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was a bachelor and a man of education, so that when the Colonel came each summer he insisted that he keep his usual quarters; for the house was very extensive and the Colonel enjoyed his company at meals and during the long evenings.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL SEARCH THERE was not a dull moment for Francisco during the weeks that followed.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading He was a bachelor and a man of education, so that when the Colonel came each summer he insisted that he keep his usual quarters; for the house was very extensive and the Colonel enjoyed his company at meals and during the long evenings.

a person who directs and manages an organization

From this reading Don Carlos, the superintendent, lived in the great house the year through.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Francisco had accompanied Don Carlos on several excursions and once, with a _tropilla_ of horses (eight or ten riding horses driven loose by a _peon_ for fresh mounts on a long journey), they had gone on a journey of five days to a neighbouring _estancia_ to purchase algarroba posts for the extensive fencing that was taking place on the Tres Arroyas ranch.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Francisco had accompanied Don Carlos on several excursions and once, with a _tropilla_ of horses (eight or ten riding horses driven loose by a _peon_ for fresh mounts on a long journey), they had gone on a journey of five days to a neighbouring _estancia_ to purchase algarroba posts for the extensive fencing that was taking place on the Tres Arroyas ranch.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL SEARCH THERE was not a dull moment for Francisco during the weeks that followed.

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

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL SEARCH THERE was not a dull moment for Francisco during the weeks that followed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL SEARCH THERE was not a dull moment for Francisco during the weeks that followed.

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

From this reading Francisco had accompanied Don Carlos on several excursions and once, with a _tropilla_ of horses (eight or ten riding horses driven loose by a _peon_ for fresh mounts on a long journey), they had gone on a journey of five days to a neighbouring _estancia_ to purchase algarroba posts for the extensive fencing that was taking place on the Tres Arroyas ranch.

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

From this reading This algarroba wood is like iron and under water is almost imperishable.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Don Carlos, the superintendent, lived in the great house the year through.

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

From this reading Francisco had accompanied Don Carlos on several excursions and once, with a _tropilla_ of horses (eight or ten riding horses driven loose by a _peon_ for fresh mounts on a long journey), they had gone on a journey of five days to a neighbouring _estancia_ to purchase algarroba posts for the extensive fencing that was taking place on the Tres Arroyas ranch.

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

From this reading Francisco had accompanied Don Carlos on several excursions and once, with a _tropilla_ of horses (eight or ten riding horses driven loose by a _peon_ for fresh mounts on a long journey), they had gone on a journey of five days to a neighbouring _estancia_ to purchase algarroba posts for the extensive fencing that was taking place on the Tres Arroyas ranch.

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

From this reading Francisco had accompanied Don Carlos on several excursions and once, with a _tropilla_ of horses (eight or ten riding horses driven loose by a _peon_ for fresh mounts on a long journey), they had gone on a journey of five days to a neighbouring _estancia_ to purchase algarroba posts for the extensive fencing that was taking place on the Tres Arroyas ranch.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading This algarroba wood is like iron and under water is almost imperishable.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading He was a bachelor and a man of education, so that when the Colonel came each summer he insisted that he keep his usual quarters; for the house was very extensive and the Colonel enjoyed his company at meals and during the long evenings.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was a bachelor and a man of education, so that when the Colonel came each summer he insisted that he keep his usual quarters; for the house was very extensive and the Colonel enjoyed his company at meals and during the long evenings.

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

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL SEARCH THERE was not a dull moment for Francisco during the weeks that followed.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading This algarroba wood is like iron and under water is almost imperishable.

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

From this reading A SUCCESSFUL SEARCH THERE was not a dull moment for Francisco during the weeks that followed.

at the time that

From this reading He was a bachelor and a man of education, so that when the Colonel came each summer he insisted that he keep his usual quarters; for the house was very extensive and the Colonel enjoyed his company at meals and during the long evenings.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Francisco had accompanied Don Carlos on several excursions and once, with a _tropilla_ of horses (eight or ten riding horses driven loose by a _peon_ for fresh mounts on a long journey), they had gone on a journey of five days to a neighbouring _estancia_ to purchase algarroba posts for the extensive fencing that was taking place on the Tres Arroyas ranch.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading This algarroba wood is like iron and under water is almost imperishable.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Don Carlos, the superintendent, lived in the great house the year through.