Chapter X

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

From this reading After that communication, Don Torribio was a lost man in the estimation of Don Pedro and his daughter.

highly skilled

From this reading Having accomplished this piece of revenge, the _mayor domo_ undertook the duty of discovering tidings of his friend.

concurrence of opinion

From this reading His first care was to reveal to the hacendero, in accordance with his threat to Don Torribio, the name of the man who had originated the dastardly attack on Don Fernando, and into whose hands he had fallen.

later than; following

From this reading After that communication, Don Torribio was a lost man in the estimation of Don Pedro and his daughter.

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

From this reading The extreme care of Don Pedro and his daughter soon restored Don Estevan to perfect health.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading His first care was to reveal to the hacendero, in accordance with his threat to Don Torribio, the name of the man who had originated the dastardly attack on Don Fernando, and into whose hands he had fallen.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE CAMP OF THE REDSKINS.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading The extreme care of Don Pedro and his daughter soon restored Don Estevan to perfect health.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading After that communication, Don Torribio was a lost man in the estimation of Don Pedro and his daughter.

despicably cowardly

From this reading His first care was to reveal to the hacendero, in accordance with his threat to Don Torribio, the name of the man who had originated the dastardly attack on Don Fernando, and into whose hands he had fallen.

a female human offspring

From this reading The extreme care of Don Pedro and his daughter soon restored Don Estevan to perfect health.

-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Having accomplished this piece of revenge, the _mayor domo_ undertook the duty of discovering tidings of his friend.

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From this reading Having accomplished this piece of revenge, the _mayor domo_ undertook the duty of discovering tidings of his friend.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading The extreme care of Don Pedro and his daughter soon restored Don Estevan to perfect health.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Having accomplished this piece of revenge, the _mayor domo_ undertook the duty of discovering tidings of his friend.

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

From this reading The extreme care of Don Pedro and his daughter soon restored Don Estevan to perfect health.

a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)

From this reading After that communication, Don Torribio was a lost man in the estimation of Don Pedro and his daughter.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading The extreme care of Don Pedro and his daughter soon restored Don Estevan to perfect health.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading His first care was to reveal to the hacendero, in accordance with his threat to Don Torribio, the name of the man who had originated the dastardly attack on Don Fernando, and into whose hands he had fallen.

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

From this reading His first care was to reveal to the hacendero, in accordance with his threat to Don Torribio, the name of the man who had originated the dastardly attack on Don Fernando, and into whose hands he had fallen.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading His first care was to reveal to the hacendero, in accordance with his threat to Don Torribio, the name of the man who had originated the dastardly attack on Don Fernando, and into whose hands he had fallen.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Having accomplished this piece of revenge, the _mayor domo_ undertook the duty of discovering tidings of his friend.

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

From this reading His first care was to reveal to the hacendero, in accordance with his threat to Don Torribio, the name of the man who had originated the dastardly attack on Don Fernando, and into whose hands he had fallen.

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

From this reading His first care was to reveal to the hacendero, in accordance with his threat to Don Torribio, the name of the man who had originated the dastardly attack on Don Fernando, and into whose hands he had fallen.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading His first care was to reveal to the hacendero, in accordance with his threat to Don Torribio, the name of the man who had originated the dastardly attack on Don Fernando, and into whose hands he had fallen.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having accomplished this piece of revenge, the _mayor domo_ undertook the duty of discovering tidings of his friend.

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

From this reading His first care was to reveal to the hacendero, in accordance with his threat to Don Torribio, the name of the man who had originated the dastardly attack on Don Fernando, and into whose hands he had fallen.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading The extreme care of Don Pedro and his daughter soon restored Don Estevan to perfect health.

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

From this reading The extreme care of Don Pedro and his daughter soon restored Don Estevan to perfect health.

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

From this reading His first care was to reveal to the hacendero, in accordance with his threat to Don Torribio, the name of the man who had originated the dastardly attack on Don Fernando, and into whose hands he had fallen.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading His first care was to reveal to the hacendero, in accordance with his threat to Don Torribio, the name of the man who had originated the dastardly attack on Don Fernando, and into whose hands he had fallen.

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

From this reading After that communication, Don Torribio was a lost man in the estimation of Don Pedro and his daughter.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading His first care was to reveal to the hacendero, in accordance with his threat to Don Torribio, the name of the man who had originated the dastardly attack on Don Fernando, and into whose hands he had fallen.

the head of a city government

From this reading Having accomplished this piece of revenge, the _mayor domo_ undertook the duty of discovering tidings of his friend.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading His first care was to reveal to the hacendero, in accordance with his threat to Don Torribio, the name of the man who had originated the dastardly attack on Don Fernando, and into whose hands he had fallen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CAMP OF THE REDSKINS.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His first care was to reveal to the hacendero, in accordance with his threat to Don Torribio, the name of the man who had originated the dastardly attack on Don Fernando, and into whose hands he had fallen.

past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading His first care was to reveal to the hacendero, in accordance with his threat to Don Torribio, the name of the man who had originated the dastardly attack on Don Fernando, and into whose hands he had fallen.

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

From this reading The extreme care of Don Pedro and his daughter soon restored Don Estevan to perfect health.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading The extreme care of Don Pedro and his daughter soon restored Don Estevan to perfect health.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading Having accomplished this piece of revenge, the _mayor domo_ undertook the duty of discovering tidings of his friend.

plural of “redskin” — (slang) offensive term for Native Americans

From this reading THE CAMP OF THE REDSKINS.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading The extreme care of Don Pedro and his daughter soon restored Don Estevan to perfect health.

make visible

From this reading His first care was to reveal to the hacendero, in accordance with his threat to Don Torribio, the name of the man who had originated the dastardly attack on Don Fernando, and into whose hands he had fallen.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading Having accomplished this piece of revenge, the _mayor domo_ undertook the duty of discovering tidings of his friend.

in the near future

From this reading The extreme care of Don Pedro and his daughter soon restored Don Estevan to perfect health.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After that communication, Don Torribio was a lost man in the estimation of Don Pedro and his daughter.

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

From this reading THE CAMP OF THE REDSKINS.

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

From this reading Having accomplished this piece of revenge, the _mayor domo_ undertook the duty of discovering tidings of his friend.

something that is a source of danger

From this reading His first care was to reveal to the hacendero, in accordance with his threat to Don Torribio, the name of the man who had originated the dastardly attack on Don Fernando, and into whose hands he had fallen.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Having accomplished this piece of revenge, the _mayor domo_ undertook the duty of discovering tidings of his friend.

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

From this reading The extreme care of Don Pedro and his daughter soon restored Don Estevan to perfect health.

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

From this reading His first care was to reveal to the hacendero, in accordance with his threat to Don Torribio, the name of the man who had originated the dastardly attack on Don Fernando, and into whose hands he had fallen.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading Having accomplished this piece of revenge, the _mayor domo_ undertook the duty of discovering tidings of his friend.

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

From this reading His first care was to reveal to the hacendero, in accordance with his threat to Don Torribio, the name of the man who had originated the dastardly attack on Don Fernando, and into whose hands he had fallen.

which person or people

From this reading His first care was to reveal to the hacendero, in accordance with his threat to Don Torribio, the name of the man who had originated the dastardly attack on Don Fernando, and into whose hands he had fallen.

belonging to which person

From this reading His first care was to reveal to the hacendero, in accordance with his threat to Don Torribio, the name of the man who had originated the dastardly attack on Don Fernando, and into whose hands he had fallen.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His first care was to reveal to the hacendero, in accordance with his threat to Don Torribio, the name of the man who had originated the dastardly attack on Don Fernando, and into whose hands he had fallen.