used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On reaching the hacienda he received a hearty welcome from Don Ramon and his family, and Don Carlos rode with him over a part of the estate, where a large number of _peóns_ were engaged in the cultivation of tobacco, maize, and other grain.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
in addition to; as well as
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
CarlosnounUS /ˈkɑːrloʊs/
Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)
From this reading On reaching the hacienda he received a hearty welcome from Don Ramon and his family, and Don Carlos rode with him over a part of the estate, where a large number of _peóns_ were engaged in the cultivation of tobacco, maize, and other grain.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading CARRIED OFF.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
cultivationnounUS /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/
socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners
From this reading On reaching the hacienda he received a hearty welcome from Don Ramon and his family, and Don Carlos rode with him over a part of the estate, where a large number of _peóns_ were engaged in the cultivation of tobacco, maize, and other grain.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Hugh did not try to dissuade him, for he had seen that Royce was ill at ease on the occasion of his first visit.
dissuadeverbUS /dɪˈsweɪd/
turn away from by persuasion
From this reading Hugh did not try to dissuade him, for he had seen that Royce was ill at ease on the occasion of his first visit.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
move gently or carefully
From this reading Hugh did not try to dissuade him, for he had seen that Royce was ill at ease on the occasion of his first visit.
ElnounUS /el/
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading On reaching the hacienda he received a hearty welcome from Don Ramon and his family, and Don Carlos rode with him over a part of the estate, where a large number of _peóns_ were engaged in the cultivation of tobacco, maize, and other grain.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading On reaching the hacienda he received a hearty welcome from Don Ramon and his family, and Don Carlos rode with him over a part of the estate, where a large number of _peóns_ were engaged in the cultivation of tobacco, maize, and other grain.
estatesnounUS /ɪˈsteɪts/
plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading "If you have time, Señor Hugh, you must go with me to see our other estates; our principal one lies twenty leagues to the south.
a social unit living together
From this reading On reaching the hacienda he received a hearty welcome from Don Ramon and his family, and Don Carlos rode with him over a part of the estate, where a large number of _peóns_ were engaged in the cultivation of tobacco, maize, and other grain.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Hugh did not try to dissuade him, for he had seen that Royce was ill at ease on the occasion of his first visit.
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On reaching the hacienda he received a hearty welcome from Don Ramon and his family, and Don Carlos rode with him over a part of the estate, where a large number of _peóns_ were engaged in the cultivation of tobacco, maize, and other grain.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "If you have time, Señor Hugh, you must go with me to see our other estates; our principal one lies twenty leagues to the south.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading On reaching the hacienda he received a hearty welcome from Don Ramon and his family, and Don Carlos rode with him over a part of the estate, where a large number of _peóns_ were engaged in the cultivation of tobacco, maize, and other grain.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
haciendanounUS /ˌhæsiˈendə/
a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "If you have time, Señor Hugh, you must go with me to see our other estates; our principal one lies twenty leagues to the south.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading On reaching the hacienda he received a hearty welcome from Don Ramon and his family, and Don Carlos rode with him over a part of the estate, where a large number of _peóns_ were engaged in the cultivation of tobacco, maize, and other grain.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hugh did not try to dissuade him, for he had seen that Royce was ill at ease on the occasion of his first visit.
Hugh
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From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you have time, Señor Hugh, you must go with me to see our other estates; our principal one lies twenty leagues to the south.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Hugh did not try to dissuade him, for he had seen that Royce was ill at ease on the occasion of his first visit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
José
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From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On reaching the hacienda he received a hearty welcome from Don Ramon and his family, and Don Carlos rode with him over a part of the estate, where a large number of _peóns_ were engaged in the cultivation of tobacco, maize, and other grain.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading "If you have time, Señor Hugh, you must go with me to see our other estates; our principal one lies twenty leagues to the south.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading "If you have time, Señor Hugh, you must go with me to see our other estates; our principal one lies twenty leagues to the south.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
maizenounUS /meɪz/
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading On reaching the hacienda he received a hearty welcome from Don Ramon and his family, and Don Carlos rode with him over a part of the estate, where a large number of _peóns_ were engaged in the cultivation of tobacco, maize, and other grain.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If you have time, Señor Hugh, you must go with me to see our other estates; our principal one lies twenty leagues to the south.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
used to form the superlative
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "If you have time, Señor Hugh, you must go with me to see our other estates; our principal one lies twenty leagues to the south.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hugh did not try to dissuade him, for he had seen that Royce was ill at ease on the occasion of his first visit.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading On reaching the hacienda he received a hearty welcome from Don Ramon and his family, and Don Carlos rode with him over a part of the estate, where a large number of _peóns_ were engaged in the cultivation of tobacco, maize, and other grain.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Hugh did not try to dissuade him, for he had seen that Royce was ill at ease on the occasion of his first visit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hugh did not try to dissuade him, for he had seen that Royce was ill at ease on the occasion of his first visit.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading CARRIED OFF.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hugh did not try to dissuade him, for he had seen that Royce was ill at ease on the occasion of his first visit.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "If you have time, Señor Hugh, you must go with me to see our other estates; our principal one lies twenty leagues to the south.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On reaching the hacienda he received a hearty welcome from Don Ramon and his family, and Don Carlos rode with him over a part of the estate, where a large number of _peóns_ were engaged in the cultivation of tobacco, maize, and other grain.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "If you have time, Señor Hugh, you must go with me to see our other estates; our principal one lies twenty leagues to the south.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading On reaching the hacienda he received a hearty welcome from Don Ramon and his family, and Don Carlos rode with him over a part of the estate, where a large number of _peóns_ were engaged in the cultivation of tobacco, maize, and other grain.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading On reaching the hacienda he received a hearty welcome from Don Ramon and his family, and Don Carlos rode with him over a part of the estate, where a large number of _peóns_ were engaged in the cultivation of tobacco, maize, and other grain.
Paso
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From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
peóns
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From this reading On reaching the hacienda he received a hearty welcome from Don Ramon and his family, and Don Carlos rode with him over a part of the estate, where a large number of _peóns_ were engaged in the cultivation of tobacco, maize, and other grain.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading "If you have time, Señor Hugh, you must go with me to see our other estates; our principal one lies twenty leagues to the south.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
with low volume
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
Ramon
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From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
on the contrary
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading On reaching the hacienda he received a hearty welcome from Don Ramon and his family, and Don Carlos rode with him over a part of the estate, where a large number of _peóns_ were engaged in the cultivation of tobacco, maize, and other grain.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading On reaching the hacienda he received a hearty welcome from Don Ramon and his family, and Don Carlos rode with him over a part of the estate, where a large number of _peóns_ were engaged in the cultivation of tobacco, maize, and other grain.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
Royce
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From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "If you have time, Señor Hugh, you must go with me to see our other estates; our principal one lies twenty leagues to the south.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Hugh did not try to dissuade him, for he had seen that Royce was ill at ease on the occasion of his first visit.
Señor
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From this reading "If you have time, Señor Hugh, you must go with me to see our other estates; our principal one lies twenty leagues to the south.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading "If you have time, Señor Hugh, you must go with me to see our other estates; our principal one lies twenty leagues to the south.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
swellsnounUS /swelz/
plural of “swell” — the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "If you have time, Señor Hugh, you must go with me to see our other estates; our principal one lies twenty leagues to the south.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading On reaching the hacienda he received a hearty welcome from Don Ramon and his family, and Don Carlos rode with him over a part of the estate, where a large number of _peóns_ were engaged in the cultivation of tobacco, maize, and other grain.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Hugh did not try to dissuade him, for he had seen that Royce was ill at ease on the occasion of his first visit.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading "If you have time, Señor Hugh, you must go with me to see our other estates; our principal one lies twenty leagues to the south.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Hugh did not try to dissuade him, for he had seen that Royce was ill at ease on the occasion of his first visit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hugh did not try to dissuade him, for he had seen that Royce was ill at ease on the occasion of his first visit.
accept gladly
From this reading On reaching the hacienda he received a hearty welcome from Don Ramon and his family, and Don Carlos rode with him over a part of the estate, where a large number of _peóns_ were engaged in the cultivation of tobacco, maize, and other grain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
in or at the place that
From this reading On reaching the hacienda he received a hearty welcome from Don Ramon and his family, and Don Carlos rode with him over a part of the estate, where a large number of _peóns_ were engaged in the cultivation of tobacco, maize, and other grain.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The next morning, in accordance with the promise they had given Don Ramon, Hugh rode out to the hacienda, Royce saying that they were too great swells for him, and he would rather stop quietly at El Paso; "besides," he said, "most likely José will come this morning, and I will stop and fix up that business with him."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you have time, Señor Hugh, you must go with me to see our other estates; our principal one lies twenty leagues to the south.
