Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading They traversed the bridge of lianas thrown over the Quebrada at a great height, and entered the Pyramid on the right.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

highly skilled

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

(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 Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

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

From this reading FATHER AND SON.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

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

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading They descended to the first floor--the Indians they met bowing respectfully to them--and stopped before a securely fastened door.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

From this reading They descended to the first floor--the Indians they met bowing respectfully to them--and stopped before a securely fastened door.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading They traversed the bridge of lianas thrown over the Quebrada at a great height, and entered the Pyramid on the right.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The two men, walking side by side, went up to the top of the Pyramid.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

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

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading They descended to the first floor--the Indians they met bowing respectfully to them--and stopped before a securely fastened door.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading They descended to the first floor--the Indians they met bowing respectfully to them--and stopped before a securely fastened door.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading They traversed the bridge of lianas thrown over the Quebrada at a great height, and entered the Pyramid on the right.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading They descended to the first floor--the Indians they met bowing respectfully to them--and stopped before a securely fastened door.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading FATHER AND SON.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading They descended to the first floor--the Indians they met bowing respectfully to them--and stopped before a securely fastened door.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading They descended to the first floor--the Indians they met bowing respectfully to them--and stopped before a securely fastened door.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading They traversed the bridge of lianas thrown over the Quebrada at a great height, and entered the Pyramid on the right.

a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading They traversed the bridge of lianas thrown over the Quebrada at a great height, and entered the Pyramid on the right.

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

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading They descended to the first floor--the Indians they met bowing respectfully to them--and stopped before a securely fastened door.

a message received and understood

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

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

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

go away from a place

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

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

From this reading They traversed the bridge of lianas thrown over the Quebrada at a great height, and entered the Pyramid on the right.

the force of workers available

From this reading The two men, walking side by side, went up to the top of the Pyramid.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading They descended to the first floor--the Indians they met bowing respectfully to them--and stopped before a securely fastened door.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

absolutely essential

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

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

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They traversed the bridge of lianas thrown over the Quebrada at a great height, and entered the Pyramid on the right.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

above and across; more than

From this reading They traversed the bridge of lianas thrown over the Quebrada at a great height, and entered the Pyramid on the right.

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

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

enlarge one's holdings on an exchange on a continued rise by using paper profits as margin to buy additional amounts

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

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

From this reading They traversed the bridge of lianas thrown over the Quebrada at a great height, and entered the Pyramid on the right.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

in a respectful manner

From this reading They descended to the first floor--the Indians they met bowing respectfully to them--and stopped before a securely fastened door.

take up or begin anew

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

precisely, exactly

From this reading They traversed the bridge of lianas thrown over the Quebrada at a great height, and entered the Pyramid on the right.

express in words

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger

From this reading They descended to the first floor--the Indians they met bowing respectfully to them--and stopped before a securely fastened door.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The two men, walking side by side, went up to the top of the Pyramid.

a male human offspring

From this reading FATHER AND SON.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading They descended to the first floor--the Indians they met bowing respectfully to them--and stopped before a securely fastened door.

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

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

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

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They descended to the first floor--the Indians they met bowing respectfully to them--and stopped before a securely fastened door.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They traversed the bridge of lianas thrown over the Quebrada at a great height, and entered the Pyramid on the right.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading They traversed the bridge of lianas thrown over the Quebrada at a great height, and entered the Pyramid on the right.

a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

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

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

the upper part of anything

From this reading The two men, walking side by side, went up to the top of the Pyramid.

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

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading They traversed the bridge of lianas thrown over the Quebrada at a great height, and entered the Pyramid on the right.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The two men, walking side by side, went up to the top of the Pyramid.

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

From this reading The two men, walking side by side, went up to the top of the Pyramid.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading The two men, walking side by side, went up to the top of the Pyramid.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The two men, walking side by side, went up to the top of the Pyramid.

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

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

in or at the place that

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Now that we have given the reader all necessary information about the events accomplished at the Hacienda del Toro, we will resume our narrative at the point where we were compelled to leave it--that is to say, we will return to the village of the Papazos, and be present at the conversation between Thunderbolt and Stronghand in the Pyramid.