used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The horseman knew not to what he should attribute this sudden departure--(for the stranger was following a direction diametrically opposite to that on which the pirate had fled)--till he saw him return, leading another horse by the bridle.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The stranger had thought of the young lady he had so miraculously saved; and on seeing the horses of the killed bandits galloping about, he resolved at once to capture the best of them, in order to enable her to continue her journey more comfortably; and when the animal was lassoed, he returned slowly towards the man to whom he had rendered so great a service.
anew
From this reading "Señor," the horseman said, as soon as they met again, "all is not over yet; I have a further service to ask of you."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Señor," the horseman said, as soon as they met again, "all is not over yet; I have a further service to ask of you."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the last bandit had disappeared in the darkness, the horseman turned to his generous defender, in order to thank him; but the latter was no longer by his side, and he saw him galloping some distance off on the plain.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The stranger had thought of the young lady he had so miraculously saved; and on seeing the horses of the killed bandits galloping about, he resolved at once to capture the best of them, in order to enable her to continue her journey more comfortably; and when the animal was lassoed, he returned slowly towards the man to whom he had rendered so great a service.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The horseman knew not to what he should attribute this sudden departure--(for the stranger was following a direction diametrically opposite to that on which the pirate had fled)--till he saw him return, leading another horse by the bridle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Señor," the horseman said, as soon as they met again, "all is not over yet; I have a further service to ask of you."
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Señor," the horseman said, as soon as they met again, "all is not over yet; I have a further service to ask of you."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The stranger had thought of the young lady he had so miraculously saved; and on seeing the horses of the killed bandits galloping about, he resolved at once to capture the best of them, in order to enable her to continue her journey more comfortably; and when the animal was lassoed, he returned slowly towards the man to whom he had rendered so great a service.
attributenounUS /ˈætrəbjuːt/
a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading The horseman knew not to what he should attribute this sudden departure--(for the stranger was following a direction diametrically opposite to that on which the pirate had fled)--till he saw him return, leading another horse by the bridle.
banditnounUS /ˈbændət/
an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading When the last bandit had disappeared in the darkness, the horseman turned to his generous defender, in order to thank him; but the latter was no longer by his side, and he saw him galloping some distance off on the plain.
banditsnounUS /ˈbændəts/
plural of “bandit” — an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading The stranger had thought of the young lady he had so miraculously saved; and on seeing the horses of the killed bandits galloping about, he resolved at once to capture the best of them, in order to enable her to continue her journey more comfortably; and when the animal was lassoed, he returned slowly towards the man to whom he had rendered so great a service.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The stranger had thought of the young lady he had so miraculously saved; and on seeing the horses of the killed bandits galloping about, he resolved at once to capture the best of them, in order to enable her to continue her journey more comfortably; and when the animal was lassoed, he returned slowly towards the man to whom he had rendered so great a service.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading The horseman knew not to what he should attribute this sudden departure--(for the stranger was following a direction diametrically opposite to that on which the pirate had fled)--till he saw him return, leading another horse by the bridle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When the last bandit had disappeared in the darkness, the horseman turned to his generous defender, in order to thank him; but the latter was no longer by his side, and he saw him galloping some distance off on the plain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When the last bandit had disappeared in the darkness, the horseman turned to his generous defender, in order to thank him; but the latter was no longer by his side, and he saw him galloping some distance off on the plain.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading The stranger had thought of the young lady he had so miraculously saved; and on seeing the horses of the killed bandits galloping about, he resolved at once to capture the best of them, in order to enable her to continue her journey more comfortably; and when the animal was lassoed, he returned slowly towards the man to whom he had rendered so great a service.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading The stranger had thought of the young lady he had so miraculously saved; and on seeing the horses of the killed bandits galloping about, he resolved at once to capture the best of them, in order to enable her to continue her journey more comfortably; and when the animal was lassoed, he returned slowly towards the man to whom he had rendered so great a service.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading The stranger had thought of the young lady he had so miraculously saved; and on seeing the horses of the killed bandits galloping about, he resolved at once to capture the best of them, in order to enable her to continue her journey more comfortably; and when the animal was lassoed, he returned slowly towards the man to whom he had rendered so great a service.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading When the last bandit had disappeared in the darkness, the horseman turned to his generous defender, in order to thank him; but the latter was no longer by his side, and he saw him galloping some distance off on the plain.
defendernounUS /dɪˈfendər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading When the last bandit had disappeared in the darkness, the horseman turned to his generous defender, in order to thank him; but the latter was no longer by his side, and he saw him galloping some distance off on the plain.
the act of departing
From this reading The horseman knew not to what he should attribute this sudden departure--(for the stranger was following a direction diametrically opposite to that on which the pirate had fled)--till he saw him return, leading another horse by the bridle.
diametricallyadverbUS /ˌdaɪəˈmetrɪkəli/
as from opposite ends of a diameter
From this reading The horseman knew not to what he should attribute this sudden departure--(for the stranger was following a direction diametrically opposite to that on which the pirate had fled)--till he saw him return, leading another horse by the bridle.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The horseman knew not to what he should attribute this sudden departure--(for the stranger was following a direction diametrically opposite to that on which the pirate had fled)--till he saw him return, leading another horse by the bridle.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading When the last bandit had disappeared in the darkness, the horseman turned to his generous defender, in order to thank him; but the latter was no longer by his side, and he saw him galloping some distance off on the plain.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading When the last bandit had disappeared in the darkness, the horseman turned to his generous defender, in order to thank him; but the latter was no longer by his side, and he saw him galloping some distance off on the plain.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading The stranger had thought of the young lady he had so miraculously saved; and on seeing the horses of the killed bandits galloping about, he resolved at once to capture the best of them, in order to enable her to continue her journey more comfortably; and when the animal was lassoed, he returned slowly towards the man to whom he had rendered so great a service.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading The horseman knew not to what he should attribute this sudden departure--(for the stranger was following a direction diametrically opposite to that on which the pirate had fled)--till he saw him return, leading another horse by the bridle.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The horseman knew not to what he should attribute this sudden departure--(for the stranger was following a direction diametrically opposite to that on which the pirate had fled)--till he saw him return, leading another horse by the bridle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The horseman knew not to what he should attribute this sudden departure--(for the stranger was following a direction diametrically opposite to that on which the pirate had fled)--till he saw him return, leading another horse by the bridle.
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 "Señor," the horseman said, as soon as they met again, "all is not over yet; I have a further service to ask of you."
gallopingverbUS /ˈɡæləpɪŋ/
-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading When the last bandit had disappeared in the darkness, the horseman turned to his generous defender, in order to thank him; but the latter was no longer by his side, and he saw him galloping some distance off on the plain.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading When the last bandit had disappeared in the darkness, the horseman turned to his generous defender, in order to thank him; but the latter was no longer by his side, and he saw him galloping some distance off on the plain.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The stranger had thought of the young lady he had so miraculously saved; and on seeing the horses of the killed bandits galloping about, he resolved at once to capture the best of them, in order to enable her to continue her journey more comfortably; and when the animal was lassoed, he returned slowly towards the man to whom he had rendered so great a service.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the last bandit had disappeared in the darkness, the horseman turned to his generous defender, in order to thank him; but the latter was no longer by his side, and he saw him galloping some distance off on the plain.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Señor," the horseman said, as soon as they met again, "all is not over yet; I have a further service to ask of you."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the last bandit had disappeared in the darkness, the horseman turned to his generous defender, in order to thank him; but the latter was no longer by his side, and he saw him galloping some distance off on the plain.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The stranger had thought of the young lady he had so miraculously saved; and on seeing the horses of the killed bandits galloping about, he resolved at once to capture the best of them, in order to enable her to continue her journey more comfortably; and when the animal was lassoed, he returned slowly towards the man to whom he had rendered so great a service.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When the last bandit had disappeared in the darkness, the horseman turned to his generous defender, in order to thank him; but the latter was no longer by his side, and he saw him galloping some distance off on the plain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the last bandit had disappeared in the darkness, the horseman turned to his generous defender, in order to thank him; but the latter was no longer by his side, and he saw him galloping some distance off on the plain.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The horseman knew not to what he should attribute this sudden departure--(for the stranger was following a direction diametrically opposite to that on which the pirate had fled)--till he saw him return, leading another horse by the bridle.
horsemannounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
a man skilled in equitation
From this reading When the last bandit had disappeared in the darkness, the horseman turned to his generous defender, in order to thank him; but the latter was no longer by his side, and he saw him galloping some distance off on the plain.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The stranger had thought of the young lady he had so miraculously saved; and on seeing the horses of the killed bandits galloping about, he resolved at once to capture the best of them, in order to enable her to continue her journey more comfortably; and when the animal was lassoed, he returned slowly towards the man to whom he had rendered so great a service.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Señor," the horseman said, as soon as they met again, "all is not over yet; I have a further service to ask of you."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the last bandit had disappeared in the darkness, the horseman turned to his generous defender, in order to thank him; but the latter was no longer by his side, and he saw him galloping some distance off on the plain.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Señor," the horseman said, as soon as they met again, "all is not over yet; I have a further service to ask of you."
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The stranger had thought of the young lady he had so miraculously saved; and on seeing the horses of the killed bandits galloping about, he resolved at once to capture the best of them, in order to enable her to continue her journey more comfortably; and when the animal was lassoed, he returned slowly towards the man to whom he had rendered so great a service.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading The stranger had thought of the young lady he had so miraculously saved; and on seeing the horses of the killed bandits galloping about, he resolved at once to capture the best of them, in order to enable her to continue her journey more comfortably; and when the animal was lassoed, he returned slowly towards the man to whom he had rendered so great a service.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The horseman knew not to what he should attribute this sudden departure--(for the stranger was following a direction diametrically opposite to that on which the pirate had fled)--till he saw him return, leading another horse by the bridle.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The stranger had thought of the young lady he had so miraculously saved; and on seeing the horses of the killed bandits galloping about, he resolved at once to capture the best of them, in order to enable her to continue her journey more comfortably; and when the animal was lassoed, he returned slowly towards the man to whom he had rendered so great a service.
lassoed
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From this reading The stranger had thought of the young lady he had so miraculously saved; and on seeing the horses of the killed bandits galloping about, he resolved at once to capture the best of them, in order to enable her to continue her journey more comfortably; and when the animal was lassoed, he returned slowly towards the man to whom he had rendered so great a service.
immediately past
From this reading When the last bandit had disappeared in the darkness, the horseman turned to his generous defender, in order to thank him; but the latter was no longer by his side, and he saw him galloping some distance off on the plain.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading When the last bandit had disappeared in the darkness, the horseman turned to his generous defender, in order to thank him; but the latter was no longer by his side, and he saw him galloping some distance off on the plain.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The horseman knew not to what he should attribute this sudden departure--(for the stranger was following a direction diametrically opposite to that on which the pirate had fled)--till he saw him return, leading another horse by the bridle.
for more time
From this reading When the last bandit had disappeared in the darkness, the horseman turned to his generous defender, in order to thank him; but the latter was no longer by his side, and he saw him galloping some distance off on the plain.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The stranger had thought of the young lady he had so miraculously saved; and on seeing the horses of the killed bandits galloping about, he resolved at once to capture the best of them, in order to enable her to continue her journey more comfortably; and when the animal was lassoed, he returned slowly towards the man to whom he had rendered so great a service.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "Señor," the horseman said, as soon as they met again, "all is not over yet; I have a further service to ask of you."
miraculouslyadverbUS /mərˈækjələsli/
in a miraculous manner
From this reading The stranger had thought of the young lady he had so miraculously saved; and on seeing the horses of the killed bandits galloping about, he resolved at once to capture the best of them, in order to enable her to continue her journey more comfortably; and when the animal was lassoed, he returned slowly towards the man to whom he had rendered so great a service.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The stranger had thought of the young lady he had so miraculously saved; and on seeing the horses of the killed bandits galloping about, he resolved at once to capture the best of them, in order to enable her to continue her journey more comfortably; and when the animal was lassoed, he returned slowly towards the man to whom he had rendered so great a service.
not any; not one
From this reading When the last bandit had disappeared in the darkness, the horseman turned to his generous defender, in order to thank him; but the latter was no longer by his side, and he saw him galloping some distance off on the plain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The horseman knew not to what he should attribute this sudden departure--(for the stranger was following a direction diametrically opposite to that on which the pirate had fled)--till he saw him return, leading another horse by the bridle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The stranger had thought of the young lady he had so miraculously saved; and on seeing the horses of the killed bandits galloping about, he resolved at once to capture the best of them, in order to enable her to continue her journey more comfortably; and when the animal was lassoed, he returned slowly towards the man to whom he had rendered so great a service.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When the last bandit had disappeared in the darkness, the horseman turned to his generous defender, in order to thank him; but the latter was no longer by his side, and he saw him galloping some distance off on the plain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE PRAIRIE.
on one occasion
From this reading The stranger had thought of the young lady he had so miraculously saved; and on seeing the horses of the killed bandits galloping about, he resolved at once to capture the best of them, in order to enable her to continue her journey more comfortably; and when the animal was lassoed, he returned slowly towards the man to whom he had rendered so great a service.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The horseman knew not to what he should attribute this sudden departure--(for the stranger was following a direction diametrically opposite to that on which the pirate had fled)--till he saw him return, leading another horse by the bridle.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading When the last bandit had disappeared in the darkness, the horseman turned to his generous defender, in order to thank him; but the latter was no longer by his side, and he saw him galloping some distance off on the plain.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Señor," the horseman said, as soon as they met again, "all is not over yet; I have a further service to ask of you."
piratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading The horseman knew not to what he should attribute this sudden departure--(for the stranger was following a direction diametrically opposite to that on which the pirate had fled)--till he saw him return, leading another horse by the bridle.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading When the last bandit had disappeared in the darkness, the horseman turned to his generous defender, in order to thank him; but the latter was no longer by his side, and he saw him galloping some distance off on the plain.
PRAIRIEnounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading ON THE PRAIRIE.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading The stranger had thought of the young lady he had so miraculously saved; and on seeing the horses of the killed bandits galloping about, he resolved at once to capture the best of them, in order to enable her to continue her journey more comfortably; and when the animal was lassoed, he returned slowly towards the man to whom he had rendered so great a service.
determined
From this reading The stranger had thought of the young lady he had so miraculously saved; and on seeing the horses of the killed bandits galloping about, he resolved at once to capture the best of them, in order to enable her to continue her journey more comfortably; and when the animal was lassoed, he returned slowly towards the man to whom he had rendered so great a service.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The horseman knew not to what he should attribute this sudden departure--(for the stranger was following a direction diametrically opposite to that on which the pirate had fled)--till he saw him return, leading another horse by the bridle.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The stranger had thought of the young lady he had so miraculously saved; and on seeing the horses of the killed bandits galloping about, he resolved at once to capture the best of them, in order to enable her to continue her journey more comfortably; and when the animal was lassoed, he returned slowly towards the man to whom he had rendered so great a service.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Señor," the horseman said, as soon as they met again, "all is not over yet; I have a further service to ask of you."
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading The stranger had thought of the young lady he had so miraculously saved; and on seeing the horses of the killed bandits galloping about, he resolved at once to capture the best of them, in order to enable her to continue her journey more comfortably; and when the animal was lassoed, he returned slowly towards the man to whom he had rendered so great a service.
cut with a saw
From this reading When the last bandit had disappeared in the darkness, the horseman turned to his generous defender, in order to thank him; but the latter was no longer by his side, and he saw him galloping some distance off on the plain.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The stranger had thought of the young lady he had so miraculously saved; and on seeing the horses of the killed bandits galloping about, he resolved at once to capture the best of them, in order to enable her to continue her journey more comfortably; and when the animal was lassoed, he returned slowly towards the man to whom he had rendered so great a service.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The stranger had thought of the young lady he had so miraculously saved; and on seeing the horses of the killed bandits galloping about, he resolved at once to capture the best of them, in order to enable her to continue her journey more comfortably; and when the animal was lassoed, he returned slowly towards the man to whom he had rendered so great a service.
Señor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Señor," the horseman said, as soon as they met again, "all is not over yet; I have a further service to ask of you."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The horseman knew not to what he should attribute this sudden departure--(for the stranger was following a direction diametrically opposite to that on which the pirate had fled)--till he saw him return, leading another horse by the bridle.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading When the last bandit had disappeared in the darkness, the horseman turned to his generous defender, in order to thank him; but the latter was no longer by his side, and he saw him galloping some distance off on the plain.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The stranger had thought of the young lady he had so miraculously saved; and on seeing the horses of the killed bandits galloping about, he resolved at once to capture the best of them, in order to enable her to continue her journey more comfortably; and when the animal was lassoed, he returned slowly towards the man to whom he had rendered so great a service.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The stranger had thought of the young lady he had so miraculously saved; and on seeing the horses of the killed bandits galloping about, he resolved at once to capture the best of them, in order to enable her to continue her journey more comfortably; and when the animal was lassoed, he returned slowly towards the man to whom he had rendered so great a service.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When the last bandit had disappeared in the darkness, the horseman turned to his generous defender, in order to thank him; but the latter was no longer by his side, and he saw him galloping some distance off on the plain.
in the near future
From this reading "Señor," the horseman said, as soon as they met again, "all is not over yet; I have a further service to ask of you."
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The horseman knew not to what he should attribute this sudden departure--(for the stranger was following a direction diametrically opposite to that on which the pirate had fled)--till he saw him return, leading another horse by the bridle.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The horseman knew not to what he should attribute this sudden departure--(for the stranger was following a direction diametrically opposite to that on which the pirate had fled)--till he saw him return, leading another horse by the bridle.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading When the last bandit had disappeared in the darkness, the horseman turned to his generous defender, in order to thank him; but the latter was no longer by his side, and he saw him galloping some distance off on the plain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The horseman knew not to what he should attribute this sudden departure--(for the stranger was following a direction diametrically opposite to that on which the pirate had fled)--till he saw him return, leading another horse by the bridle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE PRAIRIE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The stranger had thought of the young lady he had so miraculously saved; and on seeing the horses of the killed bandits galloping about, he resolved at once to capture the best of them, in order to enable her to continue her journey more comfortably; and when the animal was lassoed, he returned slowly towards the man to whom he had rendered so great a service.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Señor," the horseman said, as soon as they met again, "all is not over yet; I have a further service to ask of you."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The horseman knew not to what he should attribute this sudden departure--(for the stranger was following a direction diametrically opposite to that on which the pirate had fled)--till he saw him return, leading another horse by the bridle.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The stranger had thought of the young lady he had so miraculously saved; and on seeing the horses of the killed bandits galloping about, he resolved at once to capture the best of them, in order to enable her to continue her journey more comfortably; and when the animal was lassoed, he returned slowly towards the man to whom he had rendered so great a service.
up to a particular time
From this reading The horseman knew not to what he should attribute this sudden departure--(for the stranger was following a direction diametrically opposite to that on which the pirate had fled)--till he saw him return, leading another horse by the bridle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the last bandit had disappeared in the darkness, the horseman turned to his generous defender, in order to thank him; but the latter was no longer by his side, and he saw him galloping some distance off on the plain.
in the direction of
From this reading The stranger had thought of the young lady he had so miraculously saved; and on seeing the horses of the killed bandits galloping about, he resolved at once to capture the best of them, in order to enable her to continue her journey more comfortably; and when the animal was lassoed, he returned slowly towards the man to whom he had rendered so great a service.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading When the last bandit had disappeared in the darkness, the horseman turned to his generous defender, in order to thank him; but the latter was no longer by his side, and he saw him galloping some distance off on the plain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the last bandit had disappeared in the darkness, the horseman turned to his generous defender, in order to thank him; but the latter was no longer by his side, and he saw him galloping some distance off on the plain.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The horseman knew not to what he should attribute this sudden departure--(for the stranger was following a direction diametrically opposite to that on which the pirate had fled)--till he saw him return, leading another horse by the bridle.
at the time that
From this reading When the last bandit had disappeared in the darkness, the horseman turned to his generous defender, in order to thank him; but the latter was no longer by his side, and he saw him galloping some distance off on the plain.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The horseman knew not to what he should attribute this sudden departure--(for the stranger was following a direction diametrically opposite to that on which the pirate had fled)--till he saw him return, leading another horse by the bridle.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The stranger had thought of the young lady he had so miraculously saved; and on seeing the horses of the killed bandits galloping about, he resolved at once to capture the best of them, in order to enable her to continue her journey more comfortably; and when the animal was lassoed, he returned slowly towards the man to whom he had rendered so great a service.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Señor," the horseman said, as soon as they met again, "all is not over yet; I have a further service to ask of you."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Señor," the horseman said, as soon as they met again, "all is not over yet; I have a further service to ask of you."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The stranger had thought of the young lady he had so miraculously saved; and on seeing the horses of the killed bandits galloping about, he resolved at once to capture the best of them, in order to enable her to continue her journey more comfortably; and when the animal was lassoed, he returned slowly towards the man to whom he had rendered so great a service.
