Chapter IX

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

From this reading THE YEOMANRY OF BUENOS AIRES "What, Marcelino! are you going too?" asked Doña Constancia the next morning, as she saw her son, after fully equipping his friend Gordon for a journey, getting himself ready also.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading My uncle Gregorio is going to Las Barrancas to raise a squadron of cavalry, as you know, and I have been trying to persuade grandpapa to let me raise a company of infantry among the slaves on his chacras about the Guardia Chascomus."

later than; following

From this reading THE YEOMANRY OF BUENOS AIRES "What, Marcelino! are you going too?" asked Doña Constancia the next morning, as she saw her son, after fully equipping his friend Gordon for a journey, getting himself ready also.

plural of “aire” — a river in northern England that flows southeast through West Yorkshire

From this reading THE YEOMANRY OF BUENOS AIRES "What, Marcelino! are you going too?" asked Doña Constancia the next morning, as she saw her son, after fully equipping his friend Gordon for a journey, getting himself ready also.

in addition

From this reading THE YEOMANRY OF BUENOS AIRES "What, Marcelino! are you going too?" asked Doña Constancia the next morning, as she saw her son, after fully equipping his friend Gordon for a journey, getting himself ready also.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Yes, mamita; and I am very glad you have come to ask me, for I want to tell you why I am going.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading My uncle Gregorio is going to Las Barrancas to raise a squadron of cavalry, as you know, and I have been trying to persuade grandpapa to let me raise a company of infantry among the slaves on his chacras about the Guardia Chascomus."

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

From this reading "Yes, mamita; and I am very glad you have come to ask me, for I want to tell you why I am going.

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

From this reading THE YEOMANRY OF BUENOS AIRES "What, Marcelino! are you going too?" asked Doña Constancia the next morning, as she saw her son, after fully equipping his friend Gordon for a journey, getting himself ready also.

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

From this reading THE YEOMANRY OF BUENOS AIRES "What, Marcelino! are you going too?" asked Doña Constancia the next morning, as she saw her son, after fully equipping his friend Gordon for a journey, getting himself ready also.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Yes, mamita; and I am very glad you have come to ask me, for I want to tell you why I am going.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading THE YEOMANRY OF BUENOS AIRES "What, Marcelino! are you going too?" asked Doña Constancia the next morning, as she saw her son, after fully equipping his friend Gordon for a journey, getting himself ready also.

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From this reading My uncle Gregorio is going to Las Barrancas to raise a squadron of cavalry, as you know, and I have been trying to persuade grandpapa to let me raise a company of infantry among the slaves on his chacras about the Guardia Chascomus."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading My uncle Gregorio is going to Las Barrancas to raise a squadron of cavalry, as you know, and I have been trying to persuade grandpapa to let me raise a company of infantry among the slaves on his chacras about the Guardia Chascomus."

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From this reading THE YEOMANRY OF BUENOS AIRES "What, Marcelino! are you going too?" asked Doña Constancia the next morning, as she saw her son, after fully equipping his friend Gordon for a journey, getting himself ready also.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading My uncle Gregorio is going to Las Barrancas to raise a squadron of cavalry, as you know, and I have been trying to persuade grandpapa to let me raise a company of infantry among the slaves on his chacras about the Guardia Chascomus."

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

From this reading My uncle Gregorio is going to Las Barrancas to raise a squadron of cavalry, as you know, and I have been trying to persuade grandpapa to let me raise a company of infantry among the slaves on his chacras about the Guardia Chascomus."

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

From this reading My uncle Gregorio is going to Las Barrancas to raise a squadron of cavalry, as you know, and I have been trying to persuade grandpapa to let me raise a company of infantry among the slaves on his chacras about the Guardia Chascomus."

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Yes, mamita; and I am very glad you have come to ask me, for I want to tell you why I am going.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading My uncle Gregorio is going to Las Barrancas to raise a squadron of cavalry, as you know, and I have been trying to persuade grandpapa to let me raise a company of infantry among the slaves on his chacras about the Guardia Chascomus."

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

From this reading THE YEOMANRY OF BUENOS AIRES "What, Marcelino! are you going too?" asked Doña Constancia the next morning, as she saw her son, after fully equipping his friend Gordon for a journey, getting himself ready also.

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

From this reading THE YEOMANRY OF BUENOS AIRES "What, Marcelino! are you going too?" asked Doña Constancia the next morning, as she saw her son, after fully equipping his friend Gordon for a journey, getting himself ready also.

the act of equiping with weapons in preparation for war

From this reading THE YEOMANRY OF BUENOS AIRES "What, Marcelino! are you going too?" asked Doña Constancia the next morning, as she saw her son, after fully equipping his friend Gordon for a journey, getting himself ready also.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE YEOMANRY OF BUENOS AIRES "What, Marcelino! are you going too?" asked Doña Constancia the next morning, as she saw her son, after fully equipping his friend Gordon for a journey, getting himself ready also.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE YEOMANRY OF BUENOS AIRES "What, Marcelino! are you going too?" asked Doña Constancia the next morning, as she saw her son, after fully equipping his friend Gordon for a journey, getting himself ready also.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading THE YEOMANRY OF BUENOS AIRES "What, Marcelino! are you going too?" asked Doña Constancia the next morning, as she saw her son, after fully equipping his friend Gordon for a journey, getting himself ready also.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading THE YEOMANRY OF BUENOS AIRES "What, Marcelino! are you going too?" asked Doña Constancia the next morning, as she saw her son, after fully equipping his friend Gordon for a journey, getting himself ready also.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "Yes, mamita; and I am very glad you have come to ask me, for I want to tell you why I am going.

the act of departing

From this reading THE YEOMANRY OF BUENOS AIRES "What, Marcelino! are you going too?" asked Doña Constancia the next morning, as she saw her son, after fully equipping his friend Gordon for a journey, getting himself ready also.

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

From this reading THE YEOMANRY OF BUENOS AIRES "What, Marcelino! are you going too?" asked Doña Constancia the next morning, as she saw her son, after fully equipping his friend Gordon for a journey, getting himself ready also.

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

From this reading My uncle Gregorio is going to Las Barrancas to raise a squadron of cavalry, as you know, and I have been trying to persuade grandpapa to let me raise a company of infantry among the slaves on his chacras about the Guardia Chascomus."

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

From this reading My uncle Gregorio is going to Las Barrancas to raise a squadron of cavalry, as you know, and I have been trying to persuade grandpapa to let me raise a company of infantry among the slaves on his chacras about the Guardia Chascomus."

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

From this reading My uncle Gregorio is going to Las Barrancas to raise a squadron of cavalry, as you know, and I have been trying to persuade grandpapa to let me raise a company of infantry among the slaves on his chacras about the Guardia Chascomus."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Yes, mamita; and I am very glad you have come to ask me, for I want to tell you why I am going.

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

From this reading THE YEOMANRY OF BUENOS AIRES "What, Marcelino! are you going too?" asked Doña Constancia the next morning, as she saw her son, after fully equipping his friend Gordon for a journey, getting himself ready also.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading THE YEOMANRY OF BUENOS AIRES "What, Marcelino! are you going too?" asked Doña Constancia the next morning, as she saw her son, after fully equipping his friend Gordon for a journey, getting himself ready also.

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

From this reading THE YEOMANRY OF BUENOS AIRES "What, Marcelino! are you going too?" asked Doña Constancia the next morning, as she saw her son, after fully equipping his friend Gordon for a journey, getting himself ready also.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Yes, mamita; and I am very glad you have come to ask me, for I want to tell you why I am going.

an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot

From this reading My uncle Gregorio is going to Las Barrancas to raise a squadron of cavalry, as you know, and I have been trying to persuade grandpapa to let me raise a company of infantry among the slaves on his chacras about the Guardia Chascomus."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Make slaves into soldiers!"

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

From this reading My uncle Gregorio is going to Las Barrancas to raise a squadron of cavalry, as you know, and I have been trying to persuade grandpapa to let me raise a company of infantry among the slaves on his chacras about the Guardia Chascomus."

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading THE YEOMANRY OF BUENOS AIRES "What, Marcelino! are you going too?" asked Doña Constancia the next morning, as she saw her son, after fully equipping his friend Gordon for a journey, getting himself ready also.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading My uncle Gregorio is going to Las Barrancas to raise a squadron of cavalry, as you know, and I have been trying to persuade grandpapa to let me raise a company of infantry among the slaves on his chacras about the Guardia Chascomus."

plural of “la” — a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading My uncle Gregorio is going to Las Barrancas to raise a squadron of cavalry, as you know, and I have been trying to persuade grandpapa to let me raise a company of infantry among the slaves on his chacras about the Guardia Chascomus."

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading My uncle Gregorio is going to Las Barrancas to raise a squadron of cavalry, as you know, and I have been trying to persuade grandpapa to let me raise a company of infantry among the slaves on his chacras about the Guardia Chascomus."

engage in

From this reading "Make slaves into soldiers!"

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

From this reading "Yes, mamita; and I am very glad you have come to ask me, for I want to tell you why I am going.

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

From this reading THE YEOMANRY OF BUENOS AIRES "What, Marcelino! are you going too?" asked Doña Constancia the next morning, as she saw her son, after fully equipping his friend Gordon for a journey, getting himself ready also.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Yes, mamita; and I am very glad you have come to ask me, for I want to tell you why I am going.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE YEOMANRY OF BUENOS AIRES "What, Marcelino! are you going too?" asked Doña Constancia the next morning, as she saw her son, after fully equipping his friend Gordon for a journey, getting himself ready also.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "Yes, mother.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My uncle Gregorio is going to Las Barrancas to raise a squadron of cavalry, as you know, and I have been trying to persuade grandpapa to let me raise a company of infantry among the slaves on his chacras about the Guardia Chascomus."

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE YEOMANRY OF BUENOS AIRES "What, Marcelino! are you going too?" asked Doña Constancia the next morning, as she saw her son, after fully equipping his friend Gordon for a journey, getting himself ready also.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE YEOMANRY OF BUENOS AIRES "What, Marcelino! are you going too?" asked Doña Constancia the next morning, as she saw her son, after fully equipping his friend Gordon for a journey, getting himself ready also.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading My uncle Gregorio is going to Las Barrancas to raise a squadron of cavalry, as you know, and I have been trying to persuade grandpapa to let me raise a company of infantry among the slaves on his chacras about the Guardia Chascomus."

win approval or support for

From this reading My uncle Gregorio is going to Las Barrancas to raise a squadron of cavalry, as you know, and I have been trying to persuade grandpapa to let me raise a company of infantry among the slaves on his chacras about the Guardia Chascomus."

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading My uncle Gregorio is going to Las Barrancas to raise a squadron of cavalry, as you know, and I have been trying to persuade grandpapa to let me raise a company of infantry among the slaves on his chacras about the Guardia Chascomus."

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading THE YEOMANRY OF BUENOS AIRES "What, Marcelino! are you going too?" asked Doña Constancia the next morning, as she saw her son, after fully equipping his friend Gordon for a journey, getting himself ready also.

cut with a saw

From this reading THE YEOMANRY OF BUENOS AIRES "What, Marcelino! are you going too?" asked Doña Constancia the next morning, as she saw her son, after fully equipping his friend Gordon for a journey, getting himself ready also.

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

From this reading THE YEOMANRY OF BUENOS AIRES "What, Marcelino! are you going too?" asked Doña Constancia the next morning, as she saw her son, after fully equipping his friend Gordon for a journey, getting himself ready also.

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading My uncle Gregorio is going to Las Barrancas to raise a squadron of cavalry, as you know, and I have been trying to persuade grandpapa to let me raise a company of infantry among the slaves on his chacras about the Guardia Chascomus."

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

From this reading "Make slaves into soldiers!"

a male human offspring

From this reading THE YEOMANRY OF BUENOS AIRES "What, Marcelino! are you going too?" asked Doña Constancia the next morning, as she saw her son, after fully equipping his friend Gordon for a journey, getting himself ready also.

a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms

From this reading My uncle Gregorio is going to Las Barrancas to raise a squadron of cavalry, as you know, and I have been trying to persuade grandpapa to let me raise a company of infantry among the slaves on his chacras about the Guardia Chascomus."

express in words

From this reading "Yes, mamita; and I am very glad you have come to ask me, for I want to tell you why I am going.

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

From this reading THE YEOMANRY OF BUENOS AIRES "What, Marcelino! are you going too?" asked Doña Constancia the next morning, as she saw her son, after fully equipping his friend Gordon for a journey, getting himself ready also.

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

From this reading "Yes, mamita; and I am very glad you have come to ask me, for I want to tell you why I am going.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading THE YEOMANRY OF BUENOS AIRES "What, Marcelino! are you going too?" asked Doña Constancia the next morning, as she saw her son, after fully equipping his friend Gordon for a journey, getting himself ready also.

hard to endure

From this reading My uncle Gregorio is going to Las Barrancas to raise a squadron of cavalry, as you know, and I have been trying to persuade grandpapa to let me raise a company of infantry among the slaves on his chacras about the Guardia Chascomus."

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading My uncle Gregorio is going to Las Barrancas to raise a squadron of cavalry, as you know, and I have been trying to persuade grandpapa to let me raise a company of infantry among the slaves on his chacras about the Guardia Chascomus."

precisely as stated

From this reading "Yes, mamita; and I am very glad you have come to ask me, for I want to tell you why I am going.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "Yes, mamita; and I am very glad you have come to ask me, for I want to tell you why I am going.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE YEOMANRY OF BUENOS AIRES "What, Marcelino! are you going too?" asked Doña Constancia the next morning, as she saw her son, after fully equipping his friend Gordon for a journey, getting himself ready also.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Yes, mamita; and I am very glad you have come to ask me, for I want to tell you why I am going.

class of small freeholders who cultivated their own land

From this reading THE YEOMANRY OF BUENOS AIRES "What, Marcelino! are you going too?" asked Doña Constancia the next morning, as she saw her son, after fully equipping his friend Gordon for a journey, getting himself ready also.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, mamita; and I am very glad you have come to ask me, for I want to tell you why I am going.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE YEOMANRY OF BUENOS AIRES "What, Marcelino! are you going too?" asked Doña Constancia the next morning, as she saw her son, after fully equipping his friend Gordon for a journey, getting himself ready also.