Chapter XIX

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

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading "This fellow should carry me across to the estancia at a fast gallop," he said, as he inspected the horse he had chosen, looking critically at his legs, and helped in his examination by the few flickering rays which came from the dancing flames of the fire.

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

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

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

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

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

From this reading ANTONIO SARVISTI IS SURPRISED Dudley was safely through the close ring which the band of robbers had thrown around that small corner of the forest where his gauchos lay.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading ANTONIO SARVISTI IS SURPRISED Dudley was safely through the close ring which the band of robbers had thrown around that small corner of the forest where his gauchos lay.

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

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "This fellow should carry me across to the estancia at a fast gallop," he said, as he inspected the horse he had chosen, looking critically at his legs, and helped in his examination by the few flickering rays which came from the dancing flames of the fire.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading ANTONIO SARVISTI IS SURPRISED Dudley was safely through the close ring which the band of robbers had thrown around that small corner of the forest where his gauchos lay.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

surrounded by hostile forces

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates

From this reading "A good, strong horse, with not too much bone.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Yes, Dudley was through them, right in their rear, and on the outskirts of the clearing occupied by their horses.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading "This fellow should carry me across to the estancia at a fast gallop," he said, as he inspected the horse he had chosen, looking critically at his legs, and helped in his examination by the few flickering rays which came from the dancing flames of the fire.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading "This fellow should carry me across to the estancia at a fast gallop," he said, as he inspected the horse he had chosen, looking critically at his legs, and helped in his examination by the few flickering rays which came from the dancing flames of the fire.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading Yes, Dudley was through them, right in their rear, and on the outskirts of the clearing occupied by their horses.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading ANTONIO SARVISTI IS SURPRISED Dudley was safely through the close ring which the band of robbers had thrown around that small corner of the forest where his gauchos lay.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading ANTONIO SARVISTI IS SURPRISED Dudley was safely through the close ring which the band of robbers had thrown around that small corner of the forest where his gauchos lay.

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

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

in a critical manner

From this reading "This fellow should carry me across to the estancia at a fast gallop," he said, as he inspected the horse he had chosen, looking critically at his legs, and helped in his examination by the few flickering rays which came from the dancing flames of the fire.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading "This fellow should carry me across to the estancia at a fast gallop," he said, as he inspected the horse he had chosen, looking critically at his legs, and helped in his examination by the few flickering rays which came from the dancing flames of the fire.

the first light of day

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

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

From this reading ANTONIO SARVISTI IS SURPRISED Dudley was safely through the close ring which the band of robbers had thrown around that small corner of the forest where his gauchos lay.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

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

From this reading "This fellow should carry me across to the estancia at a fast gallop," he said, as he inspected the horse he had chosen, looking critically at his legs, and helped in his examination by the few flickering rays which came from the dancing flames of the fire.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading "This fellow should carry me across to the estancia at a fast gallop," he said, as he inspected the horse he had chosen, looking critically at his legs, and helped in his examination by the few flickering rays which came from the dancing flames of the fire.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading "This fellow should carry me across to the estancia at a fast gallop," he said, as he inspected the horse he had chosen, looking critically at his legs, and helped in his examination by the few flickering rays which came from the dancing flames of the fire.

a boy or man

From this reading "This fellow should carry me across to the estancia at a fast gallop," he said, as he inspected the horse he had chosen, looking critically at his legs, and helped in his examination by the few flickering rays which came from the dancing flames of the fire.

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

From this reading "This fellow should carry me across to the estancia at a fast gallop," he said, as he inspected the horse he had chosen, looking critically at his legs, and helped in his examination by the few flickering rays which came from the dancing flames of the fire.

start firing a weapon

From this reading "This fellow should carry me across to the estancia at a fast gallop," he said, as he inspected the horse he had chosen, looking critically at his legs, and helped in his examination by the few flickering rays which came from the dancing flames of the fire.

having lost your job

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading "This fellow should carry me across to the estancia at a fast gallop," he said, as he inspected the horse he had chosen, looking critically at his legs, and helped in his examination by the few flickering rays which came from the dancing flames of the fire.

shining unsteadily

From this reading "This fellow should carry me across to the estancia at a fast gallop," he said, as he inspected the horse he had chosen, looking critically at his legs, and helped in his examination by the few flickering rays which came from the dancing flames of the fire.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading ANTONIO SARVISTI IS SURPRISED Dudley was safely through the close ring which the band of robbers had thrown around that small corner of the forest where his gauchos lay.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

ride at a galloping pace

From this reading "This fellow should carry me across to the estancia at a fast gallop," he said, as he inspected the horse he had chosen, looking critically at his legs, and helped in his examination by the few flickering rays which came from the dancing flames of the fire.

plural of “gaucho” — a cowboy of the South American pampas

From this reading ANTONIO SARVISTI IS SURPRISED Dudley was safely through the close ring which the band of robbers had thrown around that small corner of the forest where his gauchos lay.

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

From this reading "A good, strong horse, with not too much bone.

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

From this reading ANTONIO SARVISTI IS SURPRISED Dudley was safely through the close ring which the band of robbers had thrown around that small corner of the forest where his gauchos lay.

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

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "This fellow should carry me across to the estancia at a fast gallop," he said, as he inspected the horse he had chosen, looking critically at his legs, and helped in his examination by the few flickering rays which came from the dancing flames of the fire.

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

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

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

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

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

From this reading ANTONIO SARVISTI IS SURPRISED Dudley was safely through the close ring which the band of robbers had thrown around that small corner of the forest where his gauchos lay.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading "This fellow should carry me across to the estancia at a fast gallop," he said, as he inspected the horse he had chosen, looking critically at his legs, and helped in his examination by the few flickering rays which came from the dancing flames of the fire.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Yes, Dudley was through them, right in their rear, and on the outskirts of the clearing occupied by their horses.

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

From this reading Yes, Dudley was through them, right in their rear, and on the outskirts of the clearing occupied by their horses.

past form of “inspect” — look over carefully

From this reading "This fellow should carry me across to the estancia at a fast gallop," he said, as he inspected the horse he had chosen, looking critically at his legs, and helped in his examination by the few flickering rays which came from the dancing flames of the fire.

make timid or fearful

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

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

From this reading ANTONIO SARVISTI IS SURPRISED Dudley was safely through the close ring which the band of robbers had thrown around that small corner of the forest where his gauchos lay.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading ANTONIO SARVISTI IS SURPRISED Dudley was safely through the close ring which the band of robbers had thrown around that small corner of the forest where his gauchos lay.

staying power

From this reading "This fellow should carry me across to the estancia at a fast gallop," he said, as he inspected the horse he had chosen, looking critically at his legs, and helped in his examination by the few flickering rays which came from the dancing flames of the fire.

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

From this reading "This fellow should carry me across to the estancia at a fast gallop," he said, as he inspected the horse he had chosen, looking critically at his legs, and helped in his examination by the few flickering rays which came from the dancing flames of the fire.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

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

From this reading "This fellow should carry me across to the estancia at a fast gallop," he said, as he inspected the horse he had chosen, looking critically at his legs, and helped in his examination by the few flickering rays which came from the dancing flames of the fire.

the force of workers available

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

in motion

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "A good, strong horse, with not too much bone.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "A good, strong horse, with not too much bone.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

occurring from time to time

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Yes, Dudley was through them, right in their rear, and on the outskirts of the clearing occupied by their horses.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ANTONIO SARVISTI IS SURPRISED Dudley was safely through the close ring which the band of robbers had thrown around that small corner of the forest where his gauchos lay.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Yes, Dudley was through them, right in their rear, and on the outskirts of the clearing occupied by their horses.

outlying areas (as of a city or town)

From this reading Yes, Dudley was through them, right in their rear, and on the outskirts of the clearing occupied by their horses.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading "This fellow should carry me across to the estancia at a fast gallop," he said, as he inspected the horse he had chosen, looking critically at his legs, and helped in his examination by the few flickering rays which came from the dancing flames of the fire.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading Yes, Dudley was through them, right in their rear, and on the outskirts of the clearing occupied by their horses.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Yes, Dudley was through them, right in their rear, and on the outskirts of the clearing occupied by their horses.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading ANTONIO SARVISTI IS SURPRISED Dudley was safely through the close ring which the band of robbers had thrown around that small corner of the forest where his gauchos lay.

Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.

From this reading ANTONIO SARVISTI IS SURPRISED Dudley was safely through the close ring which the band of robbers had thrown around that small corner of the forest where his gauchos lay.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading ANTONIO SARVISTI IS SURPRISED Dudley was safely through the close ring which the band of robbers had thrown around that small corner of the forest where his gauchos lay.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "This fellow should carry me across to the estancia at a fast gallop," he said, as he inspected the horse he had chosen, looking critically at his legs, and helped in his examination by the few flickering rays which came from the dancing flames of the fire.

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

From this reading ANTONIO SARVISTI IS SURPRISED Dudley was safely through the close ring which the band of robbers had thrown around that small corner of the forest where his gauchos lay.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "This fellow should carry me across to the estancia at a fast gallop," he said, as he inspected the horse he had chosen, looking critically at his legs, and helped in his examination by the few flickering rays which came from the dancing flames of the fire.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading ANTONIO SARVISTI IS SURPRISED Dudley was safely through the close ring which the band of robbers had thrown around that small corner of the forest where his gauchos lay.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading "A good, strong horse, with not too much bone.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading ANTONIO SARVISTI IS SURPRISED Dudley was safely through the close ring which the band of robbers had thrown around that small corner of the forest where his gauchos lay.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ANTONIO SARVISTI IS SURPRISED Dudley was safely through the close ring which the band of robbers had thrown around that small corner of the forest where his gauchos lay.

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

From this reading ANTONIO SARVISTI IS SURPRISED Dudley was safely through the close ring which the band of robbers had thrown around that small corner of the forest where his gauchos lay.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "This fellow should carry me across to the estancia at a fast gallop," he said, as he inspected the horse he had chosen, looking critically at his legs, and helped in his examination by the few flickering rays which came from the dancing flames of the fire.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading ANTONIO SARVISTI IS SURPRISED Dudley was safely through the close ring which the band of robbers had thrown around that small corner of the forest where his gauchos lay.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading ANTONIO SARVISTI IS SURPRISED Dudley was safely through the close ring which the band of robbers had thrown around that small corner of the forest where his gauchos lay.

up to a particular time

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

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

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "A good, strong horse, with not too much bone.

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

From this reading ANTONIO SARVISTI IS SURPRISED Dudley was safely through the close ring which the band of robbers had thrown around that small corner of the forest where his gauchos lay.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

at the time that

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

in or at the place that

From this reading ANTONIO SARVISTI IS SURPRISED Dudley was safely through the close ring which the band of robbers had thrown around that small corner of the forest where his gauchos lay.

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

From this reading ANTONIO SARVISTI IS SURPRISED Dudley was safely through the close ring which the band of robbers had thrown around that small corner of the forest where his gauchos lay.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "A good, strong horse, with not too much bone.

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

From this reading He could hear the reports of their rifles well behind him now, for an occasional shot was fired so as to intimidate the besieged and keep them from moving till the dawn came, when Antonio Sarvisti promised himself and his men that a quick end would be made of the party.

an affirmative

From this reading Yes, Dudley was through them, right in their rear, and on the outskirts of the clearing occupied by their horses.