Chapter XXXVI

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

From this reading Here he found it was useless for him to attempt to go any further, as, though a good horseman, he was quite knocked up, not having galloped for any distance for several months.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Judging that Don Roderigo would proceed by the high road for Cordova, he cut straight across camp for the town of Pergamino, where he halted for half an hour to make cautious enquiries.

later than; following

From this reading Onwards he galloped, and soon after sundown reached an estancia near to the Arroyo del Medio, which divides the province of Buenos Aires from the province of Santa Fè.

anew

From this reading His uniform and his announcement that he was on government service, procured him every attention from the townspeople, who were eager in their offers of assistance, and he soon learned, without exciting suspicion, that the galera had arrived there late on the preceding night, and had started again at sunrise.

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

From this reading Onwards he galloped, and soon after sundown reached an estancia near to the Arroyo del Medio, which divides the province of Buenos Aires from the province of Santa Fè.

a friendly nation

From this reading HOW GENERAL LINIERS LOST AN IMPORTANT ALLY It was an hour past midday when Don Carlos Evaña galloped from the scene of the skirmish.

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

From this reading HOW GENERAL LINIERS LOST AN IMPORTANT ALLY It was an hour past midday when Don Carlos Evaña galloped from the scene of the skirmish.

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

From this reading His uniform and his announcement that he was on government service, procured him every attention from the townspeople, who were eager in their offers of assistance, and he soon learned, without exciting suspicion, that the galera had arrived there late on the preceding night, and had started again at sunrise.

a formal public statement

From this reading His uniform and his announcement that he was on government service, procured him every attention from the townspeople, who were eager in their offers of assistance, and he soon learned, without exciting suspicion, that the galera had arrived there late on the preceding night, and had started again at sunrise.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Here he found it was useless for him to attempt to go any further, as, though a good horseman, he was quite knocked up, not having galloped for any distance for several months.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading His uniform and his announcement that he was on government service, procured him every attention from the townspeople, who were eager in their offers of assistance, and he soon learned, without exciting suspicion, that the galera had arrived there late on the preceding night, and had started again at sunrise.

a stream or brook

From this reading Onwards he galloped, and soon after sundown reached an estancia near to the Arroyo del Medio, which divides the province of Buenos Aires from the province of Santa Fè.

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

From this reading Here he found it was useless for him to attempt to go any further, as, though a good horseman, he was quite knocked up, not having galloped for any distance for several months.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading His uniform and his announcement that he was on government service, procured him every attention from the townspeople, who were eager in their offers of assistance, and he soon learned, without exciting suspicion, that the galera had arrived there late on the preceding night, and had started again at sunrise.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His uniform and his announcement that he was on government service, procured him every attention from the townspeople, who were eager in their offers of assistance, and he soon learned, without exciting suspicion, that the galera had arrived there late on the preceding night, and had started again at sunrise.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Here he found it was useless for him to attempt to go any further, as, though a good horseman, he was quite knocked up, not having galloped for any distance for several months.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading His uniform and his announcement that he was on government service, procured him every attention from the townspeople, who were eager in their offers of assistance, and he soon learned, without exciting suspicion, that the galera had arrived there late on the preceding night, and had started again at sunrise.

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From this reading Onwards he galloped, and soon after sundown reached an estancia near to the Arroyo del Medio, which divides the province of Buenos Aires from the province of Santa Fè.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Judging that Don Roderigo would proceed by the high road for Cordova, he cut straight across camp for the town of Pergamino, where he halted for half an hour to make cautious enquiries.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Judging that Don Roderigo would proceed by the high road for Cordova, he cut straight across camp for the town of Pergamino, where he halted for half an hour to make cautious enquiries.

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

From this reading HOW GENERAL LINIERS LOST AN IMPORTANT ALLY It was an hour past midday when Don Carlos Evaña galloped from the scene of the skirmish.

showing careful forethought

From this reading Judging that Don Roderigo would proceed by the high road for Cordova, he cut straight across camp for the town of Pergamino, where he halted for half an hour to make cautious enquiries.

Spanish explorer who discovered Yucatan (1475-1526)

From this reading Judging that Don Roderigo would proceed by the high road for Cordova, he cut straight across camp for the town of Pergamino, where he halted for half an hour to make cautious enquiries.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Judging that Don Roderigo would proceed by the high road for Cordova, he cut straight across camp for the town of Pergamino, where he halted for half an hour to make cautious enquiries.

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From this reading Onwards he galloped, and soon after sundown reached an estancia near to the Arroyo del Medio, which divides the province of Buenos Aires from the province of Santa Fè.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Here he found it was useless for him to attempt to go any further, as, though a good horseman, he was quite knocked up, not having galloped for any distance for several months.

plural of “divide” — a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility)

From this reading Onwards he galloped, and soon after sundown reached an estancia near to the Arroyo del Medio, which divides the province of Buenos Aires from the province of Santa Fè.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading HOW GENERAL LINIERS LOST AN IMPORTANT ALLY It was an hour past midday when Don Carlos Evaña galloped from the scene of the skirmish.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading His uniform and his announcement that he was on government service, procured him every attention from the townspeople, who were eager in their offers of assistance, and he soon learned, without exciting suspicion, that the galera had arrived there late on the preceding night, and had started again at sunrise.

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From this reading Judging that Don Roderigo would proceed by the high road for Cordova, he cut straight across camp for the town of Pergamino, where he halted for half an hour to make cautious enquiries.

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From this reading Onwards he galloped, and soon after sundown reached an estancia near to the Arroyo del Medio, which divides the province of Buenos Aires from the province of Santa Fè.

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From this reading HOW GENERAL LINIERS LOST AN IMPORTANT ALLY It was an hour past midday when Don Carlos Evaña galloped from the scene of the skirmish.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading His uniform and his announcement that he was on government service, procured him every attention from the townspeople, who were eager in their offers of assistance, and he soon learned, without exciting suspicion, that the galera had arrived there late on the preceding night, and had started again at sunrise.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading His uniform and his announcement that he was on government service, procured him every attention from the townspeople, who were eager in their offers of assistance, and he soon learned, without exciting suspicion, that the galera had arrived there late on the preceding night, and had started again at sunrise.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Judging that Don Roderigo would proceed by the high road for Cordova, he cut straight across camp for the town of Pergamino, where he halted for half an hour to make cautious enquiries.

set up or found

From this reading Here he found it was useless for him to attempt to go any further, as, though a good horseman, he was quite knocked up, not having galloped for any distance for several months.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading HOW GENERAL LINIERS LOST AN IMPORTANT ALLY It was an hour past midday when Don Carlos Evaña galloped from the scene of the skirmish.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Here he found it was useless for him to attempt to go any further, as, though a good horseman, he was quite knocked up, not having galloped for any distance for several months.

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From this reading Onwards he galloped, and soon after sundown reached an estancia near to the Arroyo del Medio, which divides the province of Buenos Aires from the province of Santa Fè.

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

From this reading His uniform and his announcement that he was on government service, procured him every attention from the townspeople, who were eager in their offers of assistance, and he soon learned, without exciting suspicion, that the galera had arrived there late on the preceding night, and had started again at sunrise.

past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace

From this reading HOW GENERAL LINIERS LOST AN IMPORTANT ALLY It was an hour past midday when Don Carlos Evaña galloped from the scene of the skirmish.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading HOW GENERAL LINIERS LOST AN IMPORTANT ALLY It was an hour past midday when Don Carlos Evaña galloped from the scene of the skirmish.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Here he found it was useless for him to attempt to go any further, as, though a good horseman, he was quite knocked up, not having galloped for any distance for several months.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Here he found it was useless for him to attempt to go any further, as, though a good horseman, he was quite knocked up, not having galloped for any distance for several months.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading His uniform and his announcement that he was on government service, procured him every attention from the townspeople, who were eager in their offers of assistance, and he soon learned, without exciting suspicion, that the galera had arrived there late on the preceding night, and had started again at sunrise.

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

From this reading His uniform and his announcement that he was on government service, procured him every attention from the townspeople, who were eager in their offers of assistance, and he soon learned, without exciting suspicion, that the galera had arrived there late on the preceding night, and had started again at sunrise.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Judging that Don Roderigo would proceed by the high road for Cordova, he cut straight across camp for the town of Pergamino, where he halted for half an hour to make cautious enquiries.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading Judging that Don Roderigo would proceed by the high road for Cordova, he cut straight across camp for the town of Pergamino, where he halted for half an hour to make cautious enquiries.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Here he found it was useless for him to attempt to go any further, as, though a good horseman, he was quite knocked up, not having galloped for any distance for several months.

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

From this reading Judging that Don Roderigo would proceed by the high road for Cordova, he cut straight across camp for the town of Pergamino, where he halted for half an hour to make cautious enquiries.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here he found it was useless for him to attempt to go any further, as, though a good horseman, he was quite knocked up, not having galloped for any distance for several months.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Judging that Don Roderigo would proceed by the high road for Cordova, he cut straight across camp for the town of Pergamino, where he halted for half an hour to make cautious enquiries.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His uniform and his announcement that he was on government service, procured him every attention from the townspeople, who were eager in their offers of assistance, and he soon learned, without exciting suspicion, that the galera had arrived there late on the preceding night, and had started again at sunrise.

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

From this reading His uniform and his announcement that he was on government service, procured him every attention from the townspeople, who were eager in their offers of assistance, and he soon learned, without exciting suspicion, that the galera had arrived there late on the preceding night, and had started again at sunrise.

a man skilled in equitation

From this reading Here he found it was useless for him to attempt to go any further, as, though a good horseman, he was quite knocked up, not having galloped for any distance for several months.

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

From this reading HOW GENERAL LINIERS LOST AN IMPORTANT ALLY It was an hour past midday when Don Carlos Evaña galloped from the scene of the skirmish.

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From this reading HOW GENERAL LINIERS LOST AN IMPORTANT ALLY It was an hour past midday when Don Carlos Evaña galloped from the scene of the skirmish.

of great significance or value

From this reading HOW GENERAL LINIERS LOST AN IMPORTANT ALLY It was an hour past midday when Don Carlos Evaña galloped from the scene of the skirmish.

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

From this reading His uniform and his announcement that he was on government service, procured him every attention from the townspeople, who were eager in their offers of assistance, and he soon learned, without exciting suspicion, that the galera had arrived there late on the preceding night, and had started again at sunrise.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HOW GENERAL LINIERS LOST AN IMPORTANT ALLY It was an hour past midday when Don Carlos Evaña galloped from the scene of the skirmish.

the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions

From this reading Judging that Don Roderigo would proceed by the high road for Cordova, he cut straight across camp for the town of Pergamino, where he halted for half an hour to make cautious enquiries.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading Here he found it was useless for him to attempt to go any further, as, though a good horseman, he was quite knocked up, not having galloped for any distance for several months.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading His uniform and his announcement that he was on government service, procured him every attention from the townspeople, who were eager in their offers of assistance, and he soon learned, without exciting suspicion, that the galera had arrived there late on the preceding night, and had started again at sunrise.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading His uniform and his announcement that he was on government service, procured him every attention from the townspeople, who were eager in their offers of assistance, and he soon learned, without exciting suspicion, that the galera had arrived there late on the preceding night, and had started again at sunrise.

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From this reading HOW GENERAL LINIERS LOST AN IMPORTANT ALLY It was an hour past midday when Don Carlos Evaña galloped from the scene of the skirmish.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading HOW GENERAL LINIERS LOST AN IMPORTANT ALLY It was an hour past midday when Don Carlos Evaña galloped from the scene of the skirmish.

engage in

From this reading Judging that Don Roderigo would proceed by the high road for Cordova, he cut straight across camp for the town of Pergamino, where he halted for half an hour to make cautious enquiries.

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From this reading Onwards he galloped, and soon after sundown reached an estancia near to the Arroyo del Medio, which divides the province of Buenos Aires from the province of Santa Fè.

the middle of the day

From this reading HOW GENERAL LINIERS LOST AN IMPORTANT ALLY It was an hour past midday when Don Carlos Evaña galloped from the scene of the skirmish.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Here he found it was useless for him to attempt to go any further, as, though a good horseman, he was quite knocked up, not having galloped for any distance for several months.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Onwards he galloped, and soon after sundown reached an estancia near to the Arroyo del Medio, which divides the province of Buenos Aires from the province of Santa Fè.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading His uniform and his announcement that he was on government service, procured him every attention from the townspeople, who were eager in their offers of assistance, and he soon learned, without exciting suspicion, that the galera had arrived there late on the preceding night, and had started again at sunrise.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Here he found it was useless for him to attempt to go any further, as, though a good horseman, he was quite knocked up, not having galloped for any distance for several months.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW GENERAL LINIERS LOST AN IMPORTANT ALLY It was an hour past midday when Don Carlos Evaña galloped from the scene of the skirmish.

plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering

From this reading His uniform and his announcement that he was on government service, procured him every attention from the townspeople, who were eager in their offers of assistance, and he soon learned, without exciting suspicion, that the galera had arrived there late on the preceding night, and had started again at sunrise.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His uniform and his announcement that he was on government service, procured him every attention from the townspeople, who were eager in their offers of assistance, and he soon learned, without exciting suspicion, that the galera had arrived there late on the preceding night, and had started again at sunrise.

in a forward direction

From this reading Onwards he galloped, and soon after sundown reached an estancia near to the Arroyo del Medio, which divides the province of Buenos Aires from the province of Santa Fè.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading HOW GENERAL LINIERS LOST AN IMPORTANT ALLY It was an hour past midday when Don Carlos Evaña galloped from the scene of the skirmish.

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From this reading Judging that Don Roderigo would proceed by the high road for Cordova, he cut straight across camp for the town of Pergamino, where he halted for half an hour to make cautious enquiries.

existing or coming before

From this reading His uniform and his announcement that he was on government service, procured him every attention from the townspeople, who were eager in their offers of assistance, and he soon learned, without exciting suspicion, that the galera had arrived there late on the preceding night, and had started again at sunrise.

continue talking

From this reading Judging that Don Roderigo would proceed by the high road for Cordova, he cut straight across camp for the town of Pergamino, where he halted for half an hour to make cautious enquiries.

past form of “procure” — get by special effort

From this reading His uniform and his announcement that he was on government service, procured him every attention from the townspeople, who were eager in their offers of assistance, and he soon learned, without exciting suspicion, that the galera had arrived there late on the preceding night, and had started again at sunrise.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Onwards he galloped, and soon after sundown reached an estancia near to the Arroyo del Medio, which divides the province of Buenos Aires from the province of Santa Fè.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Here he found it was useless for him to attempt to go any further, as, though a good horseman, he was quite knocked up, not having galloped for any distance for several months.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Onwards he galloped, and soon after sundown reached an estancia near to the Arroyo del Medio, which divides the province of Buenos Aires from the province of Santa Fè.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Judging that Don Roderigo would proceed by the high road for Cordova, he cut straight across camp for the town of Pergamino, where he halted for half an hour to make cautious enquiries.

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From this reading Judging that Don Roderigo would proceed by the high road for Cordova, he cut straight across camp for the town of Pergamino, where he halted for half an hour to make cautious enquiries.

the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

From this reading Onwards he galloped, and soon after sundown reached an estancia near to the Arroyo del Medio, which divides the province of Buenos Aires from the province of Santa Fè.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading HOW GENERAL LINIERS LOST AN IMPORTANT ALLY It was an hour past midday when Don Carlos Evaña galloped from the scene of the skirmish.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading His uniform and his announcement that he was on government service, procured him every attention from the townspeople, who were eager in their offers of assistance, and he soon learned, without exciting suspicion, that the galera had arrived there late on the preceding night, and had started again at sunrise.

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

From this reading Here he found it was useless for him to attempt to go any further, as, though a good horseman, he was quite knocked up, not having galloped for any distance for several months.

a minor short-term fight

From this reading HOW GENERAL LINIERS LOST AN IMPORTANT ALLY It was an hour past midday when Don Carlos Evaña galloped from the scene of the skirmish.

in the near future

From this reading His uniform and his announcement that he was on government service, procured him every attention from the townspeople, who were eager in their offers of assistance, and he soon learned, without exciting suspicion, that the galera had arrived there late on the preceding night, and had started again at sunrise.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading His uniform and his announcement that he was on government service, procured him every attention from the townspeople, who were eager in their offers of assistance, and he soon learned, without exciting suspicion, that the galera had arrived there late on the preceding night, and had started again at sunrise.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Judging that Don Roderigo would proceed by the high road for Cordova, he cut straight across camp for the town of Pergamino, where he halted for half an hour to make cautious enquiries.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading Onwards he galloped, and soon after sundown reached an estancia near to the Arroyo del Medio, which divides the province of Buenos Aires from the province of Santa Fè.

the first light of day

From this reading His uniform and his announcement that he was on government service, procured him every attention from the townspeople, who were eager in their offers of assistance, and he soon learned, without exciting suspicion, that the galera had arrived there late on the preceding night, and had started again at sunrise.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading His uniform and his announcement that he was on government service, procured him every attention from the townspeople, who were eager in their offers of assistance, and he soon learned, without exciting suspicion, that the galera had arrived there late on the preceding night, and had started again at sunrise.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Judging that Don Roderigo would proceed by the high road for Cordova, he cut straight across camp for the town of Pergamino, where he halted for half an hour to make cautious enquiries.

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

From this reading HOW GENERAL LINIERS LOST AN IMPORTANT ALLY It was an hour past midday when Don Carlos Evaña galloped from the scene of the skirmish.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading His uniform and his announcement that he was on government service, procured him every attention from the townspeople, who were eager in their offers of assistance, and he soon learned, without exciting suspicion, that the galera had arrived there late on the preceding night, and had started again at sunrise.

in or at that place or location

From this reading His uniform and his announcement that he was on government service, procured him every attention from the townspeople, who were eager in their offers of assistance, and he soon learned, without exciting suspicion, that the galera had arrived there late on the preceding night, and had started again at sunrise.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Here he found it was useless for him to attempt to go any further, as, though a good horseman, he was quite knocked up, not having galloped for any distance for several months.

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

From this reading Judging that Don Roderigo would proceed by the high road for Cordova, he cut straight across camp for the town of Pergamino, where he halted for half an hour to make cautious enquiries.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Judging that Don Roderigo would proceed by the high road for Cordova, he cut straight across camp for the town of Pergamino, where he halted for half an hour to make cautious enquiries.

the people living in a municipality smaller than a city

From this reading His uniform and his announcement that he was on government service, procured him every attention from the townspeople, who were eager in their offers of assistance, and he soon learned, without exciting suspicion, that the galera had arrived there late on the preceding night, and had started again at sunrise.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading His uniform and his announcement that he was on government service, procured him every attention from the townspeople, who were eager in their offers of assistance, and he soon learned, without exciting suspicion, that the galera had arrived there late on the preceding night, and had started again at sunrise.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Here he found it was useless for him to attempt to go any further, as, though a good horseman, he was quite knocked up, not having galloped for any distance for several months.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading Here he found it was useless for him to attempt to go any further, as, though a good horseman, he was quite knocked up, not having galloped for any distance for several months.

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

From this reading HOW GENERAL LINIERS LOST AN IMPORTANT ALLY It was an hour past midday when Don Carlos Evaña galloped from the scene of the skirmish.

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

From this reading His uniform and his announcement that he was on government service, procured him every attention from the townspeople, who were eager in their offers of assistance, and he soon learned, without exciting suspicion, that the galera had arrived there late on the preceding night, and had started again at sunrise.

at the time that

From this reading HOW GENERAL LINIERS LOST AN IMPORTANT ALLY It was an hour past midday when Don Carlos Evaña galloped from the scene of the skirmish.

in or at the place that

From this reading Judging that Don Roderigo would proceed by the high road for Cordova, he cut straight across camp for the town of Pergamino, where he halted for half an hour to make cautious enquiries.

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

From this reading Onwards he galloped, and soon after sundown reached an estancia near to the Arroyo del Medio, which divides the province of Buenos Aires from the province of Santa Fè.

which person or people

From this reading His uniform and his announcement that he was on government service, procured him every attention from the townspeople, who were eager in their offers of assistance, and he soon learned, without exciting suspicion, that the galera had arrived there late on the preceding night, and had started again at sunrise.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading His uniform and his announcement that he was on government service, procured him every attention from the townspeople, who were eager in their offers of assistance, and he soon learned, without exciting suspicion, that the galera had arrived there late on the preceding night, and had started again at sunrise.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Judging that Don Roderigo would proceed by the high road for Cordova, he cut straight across camp for the town of Pergamino, where he halted for half an hour to make cautious enquiries.