used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were several gathered to see them off when they left the mouth of the Pass, but not to give them a send off.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the hunchbacked Mexican and the bandits did not know that the three horsemen were coming over the plain of the mustard growth.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading RACE WITH THE TIDE In spite of the rough going, they made good time for the five miles, spurred on by the constant anxiety lest they should not reach the beach before the tide began coming in.
banditsnounUS /ˈbændəts/
plural of “bandit” — an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the hunchbacked Mexican and the bandits did not know that the three horsemen were coming over the plain of the mustard growth.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the hunchbacked Mexican and the bandits did not know that the three horsemen were coming over the plain of the mustard growth.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading RACE WITH THE TIDE In spite of the rough going, they made good time for the five miles, spurred on by the constant anxiety lest they should not reach the beach before the tide began coming in.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading RACE WITH THE TIDE In spite of the rough going, they made good time for the five miles, spurred on by the constant anxiety lest they should not reach the beach before the tide began coming in.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading RACE WITH THE TIDE In spite of the rough going, they made good time for the five miles, spurred on by the constant anxiety lest they should not reach the beach before the tide began coming in.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were several gathered to see them off when they left the mouth of the Pass, but not to give them a send off.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading RACE WITH THE TIDE In spite of the rough going, they made good time for the five miles, spurred on by the constant anxiety lest they should not reach the beach before the tide began coming in.
canyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading Indeed, their scout, the Mexican dwarf, saw Jim, Jo and the Spaniard when they first landed in the entrance to the canyon.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading RACE WITH THE TIDE In spite of the rough going, they made good time for the five miles, spurred on by the constant anxiety lest they should not reach the beach before the tide began coming in.
unvarying in nature
From this reading RACE WITH THE TIDE In spite of the rough going, they made good time for the five miles, spurred on by the constant anxiety lest they should not reach the beach before the tide began coming in.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the hunchbacked Mexican and the bandits did not know that the three horsemen were coming over the plain of the mustard growth.
dwarfnounUS /dwɔːrf/
a person who is markedly small
From this reading Indeed, their scout, the Mexican dwarf, saw Jim, Jo and the Spaniard when they first landed in the entrance to the canyon.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Indeed, their scout, the Mexican dwarf, saw Jim, Jo and the Spaniard when they first landed in the entrance to the canyon.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading A short explanation will prove this.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Indeed, their scout, the Mexican dwarf, saw Jim, Jo and the Spaniard when they first landed in the entrance to the canyon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading RACE WITH THE TIDE In spite of the rough going, they made good time for the five miles, spurred on by the constant anxiety lest they should not reach the beach before the tide began coming in.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading RACE WITH THE TIDE In spite of the rough going, they made good time for the five miles, spurred on by the constant anxiety lest they should not reach the beach before the tide began coming in.
brought together in one place
From this reading There were several gathered to see them off when they left the mouth of the Pass, but not to give them a send off.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading There were several gathered to see them off when they left the mouth of the Pass, but not to give them a send off.
the act of departing
From this reading RACE WITH THE TIDE In spite of the rough going, they made good time for the five miles, spurred on by the constant anxiety lest they should not reach the beach before the tide began coming in.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading RACE WITH THE TIDE In spite of the rough going, they made good time for the five miles, spurred on by the constant anxiety lest they should not reach the beach before the tide began coming in.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the hunchbacked Mexican and the bandits did not know that the three horsemen were coming over the plain of the mustard growth.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the hunchbacked Mexican and the bandits did not know that the three horsemen were coming over the plain of the mustard growth.
hunchbackedadjective
characteristic of or suffering from kyphosis, an abnormality of the vertebral column
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the hunchbacked Mexican and the bandits did not know that the three horsemen were coming over the plain of the mustard growth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RACE WITH THE TIDE In spite of the rough going, they made good time for the five miles, spurred on by the constant anxiety lest they should not reach the beach before the tide began coming in.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, their scout, the Mexican dwarf, saw Jim, Jo and the Spaniard when they first landed in the entrance to the canyon.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the hunchbacked Mexican and the bandits did not know that the three horsemen were coming over the plain of the mustard growth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the hunchbacked Mexican and the bandits did not know that the three horsemen were coming over the plain of the mustard growth.
Jim
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From this reading Indeed, their scout, the Mexican dwarf, saw Jim, Jo and the Spaniard when they first landed in the entrance to the canyon.
Jo
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From this reading Indeed, their scout, the Mexican dwarf, saw Jim, Jo and the Spaniard when they first landed in the entrance to the canyon.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the hunchbacked Mexican and the bandits did not know that the three horsemen were coming over the plain of the mustard growth.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading Indeed, their scout, the Mexican dwarf, saw Jim, Jo and the Spaniard when they first landed in the entrance to the canyon.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading There were several gathered to see them off when they left the mouth of the Pass, but not to give them a send off.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading RACE WITH THE TIDE In spite of the rough going, they made good time for the five miles, spurred on by the constant anxiety lest they should not reach the beach before the tide began coming in.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading RACE WITH THE TIDE In spite of the rough going, they made good time for the five miles, spurred on by the constant anxiety lest they should not reach the beach before the tide began coming in.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the hunchbacked Mexican and the bandits did not know that the three horsemen were coming over the plain of the mustard growth.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading RACE WITH THE TIDE In spite of the rough going, they made good time for the five miles, spurred on by the constant anxiety lest they should not reach the beach before the tide began coming in.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading There were several gathered to see them off when they left the mouth of the Pass, but not to give them a send off.
mustardnounUS /ˈmʌstərd/
any of several cruciferous plants of the genus Brassica
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the hunchbacked Mexican and the bandits did not know that the three horsemen were coming over the plain of the mustard growth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading RACE WITH THE TIDE In spite of the rough going, they made good time for the five miles, spurred on by the constant anxiety lest they should not reach the beach before the tide began coming in.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RACE WITH THE TIDE In spite of the rough going, they made good time for the five miles, spurred on by the constant anxiety lest they should not reach the beach before the tide began coming in.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There were several gathered to see them off when they left the mouth of the Pass, but not to give them a send off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading RACE WITH THE TIDE In spite of the rough going, they made good time for the five miles, spurred on by the constant anxiety lest they should not reach the beach before the tide began coming in.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the hunchbacked Mexican and the bandits did not know that the three horsemen were coming over the plain of the mustard growth.
go across or through
From this reading There were several gathered to see them off when they left the mouth of the Pass, but not to give them a send off.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the hunchbacked Mexican and the bandits did not know that the three horsemen were coming over the plain of the mustard growth.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading A short explanation will prove this.
any competition
From this reading RACE WITH THE TIDE In spite of the rough going, they made good time for the five miles, spurred on by the constant anxiety lest they should not reach the beach before the tide began coming in.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading RACE WITH THE TIDE In spite of the rough going, they made good time for the five miles, spurred on by the constant anxiety lest they should not reach the beach before the tide began coming in.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading RACE WITH THE TIDE In spite of the rough going, they made good time for the five miles, spurred on by the constant anxiety lest they should not reach the beach before the tide began coming in.
cut with a saw
From this reading Indeed, their scout, the Mexican dwarf, saw Jim, Jo and the Spaniard when they first landed in the entrance to the canyon.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Indeed, their scout, the Mexican dwarf, saw Jim, Jo and the Spaniard when they first landed in the entrance to the canyon.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There were several gathered to see them off when they left the mouth of the Pass, but not to give them a send off.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading There were several gathered to see them off when they left the mouth of the Pass, but not to give them a send off.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There were several gathered to see them off when they left the mouth of the Pass, but not to give them a send off.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A short explanation will prove this.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading RACE WITH THE TIDE In spite of the rough going, they made good time for the five miles, spurred on by the constant anxiety lest they should not reach the beach before the tide began coming in.
SpaniardnounUS /ˈspænjərd/
a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading Indeed, their scout, the Mexican dwarf, saw Jim, Jo and the Spaniard when they first landed in the entrance to the canyon.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading RACE WITH THE TIDE In spite of the rough going, they made good time for the five miles, spurred on by the constant anxiety lest they should not reach the beach before the tide began coming in.
spurredverbUS /spɜːrd/
inflected form of “spur” — incite or stimulate
From this reading RACE WITH THE TIDE In spite of the rough going, they made good time for the five miles, spurred on by the constant anxiety lest they should not reach the beach before the tide began coming in.
required or under orders
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the hunchbacked Mexican and the bandits did not know that the three horsemen were coming over the plain of the mustard growth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the hunchbacked Mexican and the bandits did not know that the three horsemen were coming over the plain of the mustard growth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RACE WITH THE TIDE In spite of the rough going, they made good time for the five miles, spurred on by the constant anxiety lest they should not reach the beach before the tide began coming in.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, their scout, the Mexican dwarf, saw Jim, Jo and the Spaniard when they first landed in the entrance to the canyon.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There were several gathered to see them off when they left the mouth of the Pass, but not to give them a send off.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were several gathered to see them off when they left the mouth of the Pass, but not to give them a send off.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading RACE WITH THE TIDE In spite of the rough going, they made good time for the five miles, spurred on by the constant anxiety lest they should not reach the beach before the tide began coming in.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A short explanation will prove this.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the hunchbacked Mexican and the bandits did not know that the three horsemen were coming over the plain of the mustard growth.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading RACE WITH THE TIDE In spite of the rough going, they made good time for the five miles, spurred on by the constant anxiety lest they should not reach the beach before the tide began coming in.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading RACE WITH THE TIDE In spite of the rough going, they made good time for the five miles, spurred on by the constant anxiety lest they should not reach the beach before the tide began coming in.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were several gathered to see them off when they left the mouth of the Pass, but not to give them a send off.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were several gathered to see them off when they left the mouth of the Pass, but not to give them a send off.
at the time that
From this reading There were several gathered to see them off when they left the mouth of the Pass, but not to give them a send off.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A short explanation will prove this.
in the company of; together with
From this reading RACE WITH THE TIDE In spite of the rough going, they made good time for the five miles, spurred on by the constant anxiety lest they should not reach the beach before the tide began coming in.
