Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

regarded with admiration

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading His groans would have done ample justice to the occasion had he been dying.

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

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "You can ride, can't you, Virginia?" he had asked.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

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

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

for the reason that

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His groans would have done ample justice to the occasion had he been dying.

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From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "You can ride, can't you, Virginia?" he had asked.

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From this reading "You can ride, can't you, Virginia?" he had asked.

Mexican composer of nationalistic works using themes from Indian folk music (1899-1978)

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

twisted (especially as in pain or struggle)

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

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

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading His groans would have done ample justice to the occasion had he been dying.

twice as great or many

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

sediment that has settled at the bottom of a liquid

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading His groans would have done ample justice to the occasion had he been dying.

angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

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From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

plural of “groan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

From this reading His groans would have done ample justice to the occasion had he been dying.

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

From this reading His groans would have done ample justice to the occasion had he been dying.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

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

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

not causing or capable of causing harm

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading His groans would have done ample justice to the occasion had he been dying.

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

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here Engle left her to return to his home and to send the saddle-horse he had promised Norton.

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

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

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

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Here Engle left her to return to his home and to send the saddle-horse he had promised Norton.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

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From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

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

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

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

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading His groans would have done ample justice to the occasion had he been dying.

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

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 Here Engle left her to return to his home and to send the saddle-horse he had promised Norton.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

held dear

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

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

From this reading Here Engle left her to return to his home and to send the saddle-horse he had promised Norton.

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

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading His groans would have done ample justice to the occasion had he been dying.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

plural of “onlooker” — someone who looks on

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

in other respects or ways

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

a medicinal or magical or poisonous beverage

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

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

From this reading Here Engle left her to return to his home and to send the saddle-horse he had promised Norton.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

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

From this reading Here Engle left her to return to his home and to send the saddle-horse he had promised Norton.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

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

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

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

From this reading Here Engle left her to return to his home and to send the saddle-horse he had promised Norton.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading Here Engle left her to return to his home and to send the saddle-horse he had promised Norton.

a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English “Mr” or “sir”

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

to a meager degree or in a meager manner

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

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

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

salty fluid secreted by sweat glands

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

natural abilities or qualities

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

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

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

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

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

up to a particular time

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

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

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

to an exceedingly great extent or degree

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

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

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT Ignacio Chavez, because thus he could be of service to _el senor_ Roderico Nortone whom he admired vastly and loved like a brother, drew to the dregs upon his fine Latin talent, doubled up and otherwise contorted and twisted his lithe body until the sweat stood out upon his forehead.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness

From this reading Virginia treated him sparingly to a harmless potion she had secured at her room on the way, put the bottle into the hands of Ignacio's withered and anxious old mother, informed the half dozen Indian onlookers that she had arrived in time and that the bell-ringer would live, and then was impatient to go with Engle to Struve's hotel.

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

From this reading His groans would have done ample justice to the occasion had he been dying.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You can ride, can't you, Virginia?" he had asked.