used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Long ere this, Cypriano has come to comprehend what is required of him, and is quite eager to have a try at the ruse so cunningly contrived.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading For they have the three kinds--gun, _bolas_, and _lazo_; and in the use of the two last he is almost as skilled as the gaucho himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Long ere this, Cypriano has come to comprehend what is required of him, and is quite eager to have a try at the ruse so cunningly contrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For they have the three kinds--gun, _bolas_, and _lazo_; and in the use of the two last he is almost as skilled as the gaucho himself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Long ere this, Cypriano has come to comprehend what is required of him, and is quite eager to have a try at the ruse so cunningly contrived.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Declaring himself ready to start out, it but remains to be decided what weapon he ought to take with him.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading But just now the less noise that's made the better.
bolas
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From this reading For they have the three kinds--gun, _bolas_, and _lazo_; and in the use of the two last he is almost as skilled as the gaucho himself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Declaring himself ready to start out, it but remains to be decided what weapon he ought to take with him.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "The gun might be the readiest and surest," remarks Gaspar; "and it will be as well to have one with you, in case of your not getting a good chance to cast either of the others.
put or send forth
From this reading "The gun might be the readiest and surest," remarks Gaspar; "and it will be as well to have one with you, in case of your not getting a good chance to cast either of the others.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "The gun might be the readiest and surest," remarks Gaspar; "and it will be as well to have one with you, in case of your not getting a good chance to cast either of the others.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Long ere this, Cypriano has come to comprehend what is required of him, and is quite eager to have a try at the ruse so cunningly contrived.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading Long ere this, Cypriano has come to comprehend what is required of him, and is quite eager to have a try at the ruse so cunningly contrived.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading Long ere this, Cypriano has come to comprehend what is required of him, and is quite eager to have a try at the ruse so cunningly contrived.
cunninglyadverb
in an attractive manner
From this reading Long ere this, Cypriano has come to comprehend what is required of him, and is quite eager to have a try at the ruse so cunningly contrived.
Cypriano
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recognizable; marked
From this reading Declaring himself ready to start out, it but remains to be decided what weapon he ought to take with him.
DeclaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Declaring himself ready to start out, it but remains to be decided what weapon he ought to take with him.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Long ere this, Cypriano has come to comprehend what is required of him, and is quite eager to have a try at the ruse so cunningly contrived.
one or the other of two
From this reading "The gun might be the readiest and surest," remarks Gaspar; "and it will be as well to have one with you, in case of your not getting a good chance to cast either of the others.
an old word for “before”
From this reading Long ere this, Cypriano has come to comprehend what is required of him, and is quite eager to have a try at the ruse so cunningly contrived.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For they have the three kinds--gun, _bolas_, and _lazo_; and in the use of the two last he is almost as skilled as the gaucho himself.
GasparnounUS /ˈɡæspər/
(New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus
From this reading "The gun might be the readiest and surest," remarks Gaspar; "and it will be as well to have one with you, in case of your not getting a good chance to cast either of the others.
gauchonounUS /ˈɡaʊtʃoʊ/
a cowboy of the South American pampas
From this reading For they have the three kinds--gun, _bolas_, and _lazo_; and in the use of the two last he is almost as skilled as the gaucho himself.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "The gun might be the readiest and surest," remarks Gaspar; "and it will be as well to have one with you, in case of your not getting a good chance to cast either of the others.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "The gun might be the readiest and surest," remarks Gaspar; "and it will be as well to have one with you, in case of your not getting a good chance to cast either of the others.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading For they have the three kinds--gun, _bolas_, and _lazo_; and in the use of the two last he is almost as skilled as the gaucho himself.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Long ere this, Cypriano has come to comprehend what is required of him, and is quite eager to have a try at the ruse so cunningly contrived.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Long ere this, Cypriano has come to comprehend what is required of him, and is quite eager to have a try at the ruse so cunningly contrived.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Declaring himself ready to start out, it but remains to be decided what weapon he ought to take with him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Long ere this, Cypriano has come to comprehend what is required of him, and is quite eager to have a try at the ruse so cunningly contrived.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Declaring himself ready to start out, it but remains to be decided what weapon he ought to take with him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For they have the three kinds--gun, _bolas_, and _lazo_; and in the use of the two last he is almost as skilled as the gaucho himself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Long ere this, Cypriano has come to comprehend what is required of him, and is quite eager to have a try at the ruse so cunningly contrived.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Declaring himself ready to start out, it but remains to be decided what weapon he ought to take with him.
and nothing more
From this reading But just now the less noise that's made the better.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading For they have the three kinds--gun, _bolas_, and _lazo_; and in the use of the two last he is almost as skilled as the gaucho himself.
immediately past
From this reading For they have the three kinds--gun, _bolas_, and _lazo_; and in the use of the two last he is almost as skilled as the gaucho himself.
lazo
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From this reading For they have the three kinds--gun, _bolas_, and _lazo_; and in the use of the two last he is almost as skilled as the gaucho himself.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But just now the less noise that's made the better.
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 Long ere this, Cypriano has come to comprehend what is required of him, and is quite eager to have a try at the ruse so cunningly contrived.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But just now the less noise that's made the better.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "The gun might be the readiest and surest," remarks Gaspar; "and it will be as well to have one with you, in case of your not getting a good chance to cast either of the others.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading But just now the less noise that's made the better.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "The gun might be the readiest and surest," remarks Gaspar; "and it will be as well to have one with you, in case of your not getting a good chance to cast either of the others.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But just now the less noise that's made the better.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Long ere this, Cypriano has come to comprehend what is required of him, and is quite eager to have a try at the ruse so cunningly contrived.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "The gun might be the readiest and surest," remarks Gaspar; "and it will be as well to have one with you, in case of your not getting a good chance to cast either of the others.
others
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From this reading "The gun might be the readiest and surest," remarks Gaspar; "and it will be as well to have one with you, in case of your not getting a good chance to cast either of the others.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Declaring himself ready to start out, it but remains to be decided what weapon he ought to take with him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Declaring himself ready to start out, it but remains to be decided what weapon he ought to take with him.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Long ere this, Cypriano has come to comprehend what is required of him, and is quite eager to have a try at the ruse so cunningly contrived.
readiest
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From this reading "The gun might be the readiest and surest," remarks Gaspar; "and it will be as well to have one with you, in case of your not getting a good chance to cast either of the others.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Declaring himself ready to start out, it but remains to be decided what weapon he ought to take with him.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading Declaring himself ready to start out, it but remains to be decided what weapon he ought to take with him.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "The gun might be the readiest and surest," remarks Gaspar; "and it will be as well to have one with you, in case of your not getting a good chance to cast either of the others.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Long ere this, Cypriano has come to comprehend what is required of him, and is quite eager to have a try at the ruse so cunningly contrived.
rusenounUS /ruːz/
a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
From this reading Long ere this, Cypriano has come to comprehend what is required of him, and is quite eager to have a try at the ruse so cunningly contrived.
skilledadjectiveUS /skɪld/
having or showing or requiring special skill
From this reading For they have the three kinds--gun, _bolas_, and _lazo_; and in the use of the two last he is almost as skilled as the gaucho himself.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Long ere this, Cypriano has come to comprehend what is required of him, and is quite eager to have a try at the ruse so cunningly contrived.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Declaring himself ready to start out, it but remains to be decided what weapon he ought to take with him.
surestadjectiveUS /ˈʃʊrɪst/
superlative of “sure” — having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "The gun might be the readiest and surest," remarks Gaspar; "and it will be as well to have one with you, in case of your not getting a good chance to cast either of the others.
carry out
From this reading Declaring himself ready to start out, it but remains to be decided what weapon he ought to take with him.
that's
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From this reading But just now the less noise that's made the better.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Long ere this, Cypriano has come to comprehend what is required of him, and is quite eager to have a try at the ruse so cunningly contrived.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For they have the three kinds--gun, _bolas_, and _lazo_; and in the use of the two last he is almost as skilled as the gaucho himself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Long ere this, Cypriano has come to comprehend what is required of him, and is quite eager to have a try at the ruse so cunningly contrived.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For they have the three kinds--gun, _bolas_, and _lazo_; and in the use of the two last he is almost as skilled as the gaucho himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Long ere this, Cypriano has come to comprehend what is required of him, and is quite eager to have a try at the ruse so cunningly contrived.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Long ere this, Cypriano has come to comprehend what is required of him, and is quite eager to have a try at the ruse so cunningly contrived.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For they have the three kinds--gun, _bolas_, and _lazo_; and in the use of the two last he is almost as skilled as the gaucho himself.
the act of using
From this reading For they have the three kinds--gun, _bolas_, and _lazo_; and in the use of the two last he is almost as skilled as the gaucho himself.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Declaring himself ready to start out, it but remains to be decided what weapon he ought to take with him.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "The gun might be the readiest and surest," remarks Gaspar; "and it will be as well to have one with you, in case of your not getting a good chance to cast either of the others.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Long ere this, Cypriano has come to comprehend what is required of him, and is quite eager to have a try at the ruse so cunningly contrived.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "The gun might be the readiest and surest," remarks Gaspar; "and it will be as well to have one with you, in case of your not getting a good chance to cast either of the others.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Declaring himself ready to start out, it but remains to be decided what weapon he ought to take with him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The gun might be the readiest and surest," remarks Gaspar; "and it will be as well to have one with you, in case of your not getting a good chance to cast either of the others.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The gun might be the readiest and surest," remarks Gaspar; "and it will be as well to have one with you, in case of your not getting a good chance to cast either of the others.
