Chapter XXV

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

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

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

From this reading Looking as dignified as possible, Hike delivered a note from Jack Adeler, asking for a machine-gun and a few soldiers.

later than; following

From this reading So, less than half an hour after he had left the lonely ranch, he was astounding the soldiers by circling over their camp, and dropping in front of the commanding officer’s headquarters.

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

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

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

From this reading So, less than half an hour after he had left the lonely ranch, he was astounding the soldiers by circling over their camp, and dropping in front of the commanding officer’s headquarters.

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

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

large but transportable armament

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

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

From this reading Looking as dignified as possible, Hike delivered a note from Jack Adeler, asking for a machine-gun and a few soldiers.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading Looking as dignified as possible, Hike delivered a note from Jack Adeler, asking for a machine-gun and a few soldiers.

bewildering or striking dumb with wonder

From this reading So, less than half an hour after he had left the lonely ranch, he was astounding the soldiers by circling over their camp, and dropping in front of the commanding officer’s headquarters.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He rushed out from his tent, and grasped Hike’s hand, with immense respect and every show of honor, before Hike could say a word.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Being a Mexican, the commander was excitable.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading So, less than half an hour after he had left the lonely ranch, he was astounding the soldiers by circling over their camp, and dropping in front of the commanding officer’s headquarters.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading So, less than half an hour after he had left the lonely ranch, he was astounding the soldiers by circling over their camp, and dropping in front of the commanding officer’s headquarters.

-ing form of “circle” — travel around something

From this reading So, less than half an hour after he had left the lonely ranch, he was astounding the soldiers by circling over their camp, and dropping in front of the commanding officer’s headquarters.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading Being a Mexican, the commander was excitable.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading So, less than half an hour after he had left the lonely ranch, he was astounding the soldiers by circling over their camp, and dropping in front of the commanding officer’s headquarters.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He rushed out from his tent, and grasped Hike’s hand, with immense respect and every show of honor, before Hike could say a word.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading Looking as dignified as possible, Hike delivered a note from Jack Adeler, asking for a machine-gun and a few soldiers.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading Looking as dignified as possible, Hike delivered a note from Jack Adeler, asking for a machine-gun and a few soldiers.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

coming down freely under the influence of gravity

From this reading So, less than half an hour after he had left the lonely ranch, he was astounding the soldiers by circling over their camp, and dropping in front of the commanding officer’s headquarters.

past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He rushed out from his tent, and grasped Hike’s hand, with immense respect and every show of honor, before Hike could say a word.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

easily excited

From this reading Being a Mexican, the commander was excitable.

national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Looking as dignified as possible, Hike delivered a note from Jack Adeler, asking for a machine-gun and a few soldiers.

being seven more than fifty

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading So, less than half an hour after he had left the lonely ranch, he was astounding the soldiers by circling over their camp, and dropping in front of the commanding officer’s headquarters.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

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

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

past form of “grasp” — hold firmly

From this reading He rushed out from his tent, and grasped Hike’s hand, with immense respect and every show of honor, before Hike could say a word.

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

From this reading So, less than half an hour after he had left the lonely ranch, he was astounding the soldiers by circling over their camp, and dropping in front of the commanding officer’s headquarters.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He rushed out from his tent, and grasped Hike’s hand, with immense respect and every show of honor, before Hike could say a word.

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

From this reading So, less than half an hour after he had left the lonely ranch, he was astounding the soldiers by circling over their camp, and dropping in front of the commanding officer’s headquarters.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading So, less than half an hour after he had left the lonely ranch, he was astounding the soldiers by circling over their camp, and dropping in front of the commanding officer’s headquarters.

a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

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

From this reading He rushed out from his tent, and grasped Hike’s hand, with immense respect and every show of honor, before Hike could say a word.

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

From this reading He rushed out from his tent, and grasped Hike’s hand, with immense respect and every show of honor, before Hike could say a word.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading He rushed out from his tent, and grasped Hike’s hand, with immense respect and every show of honor, before Hike could say a word.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading So, less than half an hour after he had left the lonely ranch, he was astounding the soldiers by circling over their camp, and dropping in front of the commanding officer’s headquarters.

cause to move furtively and hurriedly

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading He rushed out from his tent, and grasped Hike’s hand, with immense respect and every show of honor, before Hike could say a word.

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

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Looking as dignified as possible, Hike delivered a note from Jack Adeler, asking for a machine-gun and a few soldiers.

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 So, less than half an hour after he had left the lonely ranch, he was astounding the soldiers by circling over their camp, and dropping in front of the commanding officer’s headquarters.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading So, less than half an hour after he had left the lonely ranch, he was astounding the soldiers by circling over their camp, and dropping in front of the commanding officer’s headquarters.

a point or extent in space

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading So, less than half an hour after he had left the lonely ranch, he was astounding the soldiers by circling over their camp, and dropping in front of the commanding officer’s headquarters.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

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

From this reading Looking as dignified as possible, Hike delivered a note from Jack Adeler, asking for a machine-gun and a few soldiers.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

a brief written record

From this reading Looking as dignified as possible, Hike delivered a note from Jack Adeler, asking for a machine-gun and a few soldiers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading So, less than half an hour after he had left the lonely ranch, he was astounding the soldiers by circling over their camp, and dropping in front of the commanding officer’s headquarters.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He rushed out from his tent, and grasped Hike’s hand, with immense respect and every show of honor, before Hike could say a word.

above and across; more than

From this reading So, less than half an hour after he had left the lonely ranch, he was astounding the soldiers by circling over their camp, and dropping in front of the commanding officer’s headquarters.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Looking as dignified as possible, Hike delivered a note from Jack Adeler, asking for a machine-gun and a few soldiers.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

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

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading He rushed out from his tent, and grasped Hike’s hand, with immense respect and every show of honor, before Hike could say a word.

done under pressure

From this reading He rushed out from his tent, and grasped Hike’s hand, with immense respect and every show of honor, before Hike could say a word.

express in words

From this reading He rushed out from his tent, and grasped Hike’s hand, with immense respect and every show of honor, before Hike could say a word.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He rushed out from his tent, and grasped Hike’s hand, with immense respect and every show of honor, before Hike could say a word.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So, less than half an hour after he had left the lonely ranch, he was astounding the soldiers by circling over their camp, and dropping in front of the commanding officer’s headquarters.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading So, less than half an hour after he had left the lonely ranch, he was astounding the soldiers by circling over their camp, and dropping in front of the commanding officer’s headquarters.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading He rushed out from his tent, and grasped Hike’s hand, with immense respect and every show of honor, before Hike could say a word.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading So, less than half an hour after he had left the lonely ranch, he was astounding the soldiers by circling over their camp, and dropping in front of the commanding officer’s headquarters.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

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

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading So, less than half an hour after he had left the lonely ranch, he was astounding the soldiers by circling over their camp, and dropping in front of the commanding officer’s headquarters.

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

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

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

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

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

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

being four more than twenty

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

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

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

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

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

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

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE RAIN OF DEATH It was fifty-seven and one half miles from the ranch at Aguas Grandes to Torreas, where a regiment of Mexican government or “federal” infantry, with a company of artillery, were encamped; and Hike made that distance, in the _Hustle_, in twenty-four and three quarters minutes, of which about seven minutes were spent in looking for the exact location of Torreas.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading He rushed out from his tent, and grasped Hike’s hand, with immense respect and every show of honor, before Hike could say a word.