Chapter IX

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

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

the state of being absent

From this reading Estevan Diaz, as Don Pedro had foreseen, had grown anxious at his master's lengthened absence.

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

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Estevan Diaz, as Don Pedro had foreseen, had grown anxious at his master's lengthened absence.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

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

From this reading Estevan Diaz, as Don Pedro had foreseen, had grown anxious at his master's lengthened absence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

rebuking a person harshly

From this reading Two horses' length in front galloped Don Estevan Diaz, chiding his companions, and urging them to increase their pace.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Two horses' length in front galloped Don Estevan Diaz, chiding his companions, and urging them to increase their pace.

-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

Portuguese explorer who in 1488 was the first European to get round the Cape of Good Hope (thus establishing a sea route from the Atlantic to Asia) (1450-1500)

From this reading Two horses' length in front galloped Don Estevan Diaz, chiding his companions, and urging them to increase their pace.

-ing form of “disclose” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading Two horses' length in front galloped Don Estevan Diaz, chiding his companions, and urging them to increase their pace.

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From this reading DOÑA HERMOSA.

remove the dust from

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The two parties soon met, and mingled with each other.

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From this reading Two horses' length in front galloped Don Estevan Diaz, chiding his companions, and urging them to increase their pace.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand

From this reading Estevan Diaz, as Don Pedro had foreseen, had grown anxious at his master's lengthened absence.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Two horses' length in front galloped Don Estevan Diaz, chiding his companions, and urging them to increase their pace.

past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace

From this reading Two horses' length in front galloped Don Estevan Diaz, chiding his companions, and urging them to increase their pace.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading Estevan Diaz, as Don Pedro had foreseen, had grown anxious at his master's lengthened absence.

exerting control or influence

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

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

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

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

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

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From this reading DOÑA HERMOSA.

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

From this reading Two horses' length in front galloped Don Estevan Diaz, chiding his companions, and urging them to increase their pace.

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

From this reading Two horses' length in front galloped Don Estevan Diaz, chiding his companions, and urging them to increase their pace.

someone who hunts game

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

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

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

a quantity that is added

From this reading Two horses' length in front galloped Don Estevan Diaz, chiding his companions, and urging them to increase their pace.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Two horses' length in front galloped Don Estevan Diaz, chiding his companions, and urging them to increase their pace.

drawn out or made longer spatially

From this reading Estevan Diaz, as Don Pedro had foreseen, had grown anxious at his master's lengthened absence.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Estevan Diaz, as Don Pedro had foreseen, had grown anxious at his master's lengthened absence.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The two parties soon met, and mingled with each other.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading The two parties soon met, and mingled with each other.

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The two parties soon met, and mingled with each other.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Two horses' length in front galloped Don Estevan Diaz, chiding his companions, and urging them to increase their pace.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading The two parties soon met, and mingled with each other.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

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

From this reading Estevan Diaz, as Don Pedro had foreseen, had grown anxious at his master's lengthened absence.

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

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

only a very short time before

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

in the near future

From this reading The two parties soon met, and mingled with each other.

move hurridly

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

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

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

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

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Two horses' length in front galloped Don Estevan Diaz, chiding his companions, and urging them to increase their pace.

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

From this reading Two horses' length in front galloped Don Estevan Diaz, chiding his companions, and urging them to increase their pace.

the upper part of anything

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

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

From this reading Two horses' length in front galloped Don Estevan Diaz, chiding his companions, and urging them to increase their pace.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading Two horses' length in front galloped Don Estevan Diaz, chiding his companions, and urging them to increase their pace.

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

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

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

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

(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 Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

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

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

at the time that

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

which person or people

From this reading Stoneheart was not mistaken in declaring that the dust, rising far away in the desert, was caused by the servants of the _hacienda_; in fact, the hunter had scarcely left the persons he was guiding, when the cloud of sand was blown away by the breeze, disclosing a numerous party of _vaqueros_ and _peones_, well armed, who were approaching at the top of their speed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The two parties soon met, and mingled with each other.