Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

later than; following

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

(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 Gallito, Bob Flick, Pearl and Hugh, Mrs. Nitschkan and Mrs. Thomas had all been taken to the village hotel and were there under guard, while Seagreave, also under guard, was permitted to remain temporarily, at least, in his cabin.

in addition

From this reading Gallito, Bob Flick, Pearl and Hugh, Mrs. Nitschkan and Mrs. Thomas had all been taken to the village hotel and were there under guard, while Seagreave, also under guard, was permitted to remain temporarily, at least, in his cabin.

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

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

any thing at all

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Suppose, for instance, Jose should really have made his escape, impossible as that feat appeared, what definite, tangible proof had he that the crop-eared bandit had really been harbored by Gallito?

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

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Gallito, Bob Flick, Pearl and Hugh, Mrs. Nitschkan and Mrs. Thomas had all been taken to the village hotel and were there under guard, while Seagreave, also under guard, was permitted to remain temporarily, at least, in his cabin.

an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band

From this reading Suppose, for instance, Jose should really have made his escape, impossible as that feat appeared, what definite, tangible proof had he that the crop-eared bandit had really been harbored by Gallito?

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

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Gallito, Bob Flick, Pearl and Hugh, Mrs. Nitschkan and Mrs. Thomas had all been taken to the village hotel and were there under guard, while Seagreave, also under guard, was permitted to remain temporarily, at least, in his cabin.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The reason for this was that the sheriff was beginning to turn over certain rather vexing questions in his mind.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Only some vague statements made by a woman to Hanson, a woman who thought that she had overheard a conversation or several conversations between Gallito and Bob Flick.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading Gallito, Bob Flick, Pearl and Hugh, Mrs. Nitschkan and Mrs. Thomas had all been taken to the village hotel and were there under guard, while Seagreave, also under guard, was permitted to remain temporarily, at least, in his cabin.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Gallito, Bob Flick, Pearl and Hugh, Mrs. Nitschkan and Mrs. Thomas had all been taken to the village hotel and were there under guard, while Seagreave, also under guard, was permitted to remain temporarily, at least, in his cabin.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The reason for this was that the sheriff was beginning to turn over certain rather vexing questions in his mind.

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From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

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

From this reading Only some vague statements made by a woman to Hanson, a woman who thought that she had overheard a conversation or several conversations between Gallito and Bob Flick.

plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Only some vague statements made by a woman to Hanson, a woman who thought that she had overheard a conversation or several conversations between Gallito and Bob Flick.

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

From this reading Suppose, for instance, Jose should really have made his escape, impossible as that feat appeared, what definite, tangible proof had he that the crop-eared bandit had really been harbored by Gallito?

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading Suppose, for instance, Jose should really have made his escape, impossible as that feat appeared, what definite, tangible proof had he that the crop-eared bandit had really been harbored by Gallito?

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Suppose, for instance, Jose should really have made his escape, impossible as that feat appeared, what definite, tangible proof had he that the crop-eared bandit had really been harbored by Gallito?

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

a notable achievement

From this reading Suppose, for instance, Jose should really have made his escape, impossible as that feat appeared, what definite, tangible proof had he that the crop-eared bandit had really been harbored by Gallito?

flash intermittently

From this reading Gallito, Bob Flick, Pearl and Hugh, Mrs. Nitschkan and Mrs. Thomas had all been taken to the village hotel and were there under guard, while Seagreave, also under guard, was permitted to remain temporarily, at least, in his cabin.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The reason for this was that the sheriff was beginning to turn over certain rather vexing questions in his mind.

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

From this reading Gallito, Bob Flick, Pearl and Hugh, Mrs. Nitschkan and Mrs. Thomas had all been taken to the village hotel and were there under guard, while Seagreave, also under guard, was permitted to remain temporarily, at least, in his cabin.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Gallito, Bob Flick, Pearl and Hugh, Mrs. Nitschkan and Mrs. Thomas had all been taken to the village hotel and were there under guard, while Seagreave, also under guard, was permitted to remain temporarily, at least, in his cabin.

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

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

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

From this reading Only some vague statements made by a woman to Hanson, a woman who thought that she had overheard a conversation or several conversations between Gallito and Bob Flick.

past form of “harbor” — maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading Suppose, for instance, Jose should really have made his escape, impossible as that feat appeared, what definite, tangible proof had he that the crop-eared bandit had really been harbored by Gallito?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

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

From this reading Suppose, for instance, Jose should really have made his escape, impossible as that feat appeared, what definite, tangible proof had he that the crop-eared bandit had really been harbored by Gallito?

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

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

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

From this reading Gallito, Bob Flick, Pearl and Hugh, Mrs. Nitschkan and Mrs. Thomas had all been taken to the village hotel and were there under guard, while Seagreave, also under guard, was permitted to remain temporarily, at least, in his cabin.

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

From this reading Gallito, Bob Flick, Pearl and Hugh, Mrs. Nitschkan and Mrs. Thomas had all been taken to the village hotel and were there under guard, while Seagreave, also under guard, was permitted to remain temporarily, at least, in his cabin.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Suppose, for instance, Jose should really have made his escape, impossible as that feat appeared, what definite, tangible proof had he that the crop-eared bandit had really been harbored by Gallito?

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

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Suppose, for instance, Jose should really have made his escape, impossible as that feat appeared, what definite, tangible proof had he that the crop-eared bandit had really been harbored by Gallito?

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

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

in a joyous and gleeful manner

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Gallito, Bob Flick, Pearl and Hugh, Mrs. Nitschkan and Mrs. Thomas had all been taken to the village hotel and were there under guard, while Seagreave, also under guard, was permitted to remain temporarily, at least, in his cabin.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Suppose, for instance, Jose should really have made his escape, impossible as that feat appeared, what definite, tangible proof had he that the crop-eared bandit had really been harbored by Gallito?

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

of grammatical gender

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The reason for this was that the sheriff was beginning to turn over certain rather vexing questions in his mind.

being or having the character of a miracle

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Gallito, Bob Flick, Pearl and Hugh, Mrs. Nitschkan and Mrs. Thomas had all been taken to the village hotel and were there under guard, while Seagreave, also under guard, was permitted to remain temporarily, at least, in his cabin.

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

From this reading Gallito, Bob Flick, Pearl and Hugh, Mrs. Nitschkan and Mrs. Thomas had all been taken to the village hotel and were there under guard, while Seagreave, also under guard, was permitted to remain temporarily, at least, in his cabin.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

and nothing more

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Only some vague statements made by a woman to Hanson, a woman who thought that she had overheard a conversation or several conversations between Gallito and Bob Flick.

above and across; more than

From this reading The reason for this was that the sheriff was beginning to turn over certain rather vexing questions in his mind.

inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading Only some vague statements made by a woman to Hanson, a woman who thought that she had overheard a conversation or several conversations between Gallito and Bob Flick.

a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading Gallito, Bob Flick, Pearl and Hugh, Mrs. Nitschkan and Mrs. Thomas had all been taken to the village hotel and were there under guard, while Seagreave, also under guard, was permitted to remain temporarily, at least, in his cabin.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading Gallito, Bob Flick, Pearl and Hugh, Mrs. Nitschkan and Mrs. Thomas had all been taken to the village hotel and were there under guard, while Seagreave, also under guard, was permitted to remain temporarily, at least, in his cabin.

past form of “proffer” — present for acceptance or rejection

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

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

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading Suppose, for instance, Jose should really have made his escape, impossible as that feat appeared, what definite, tangible proof had he that the crop-eared bandit had really been harbored by Gallito?

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading The reason for this was that the sheriff was beginning to turn over certain rather vexing questions in his mind.

on the contrary

From this reading The reason for this was that the sheriff was beginning to turn over certain rather vexing questions in his mind.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Suppose, for instance, Jose should really have made his escape, impossible as that feat appeared, what definite, tangible proof had he that the crop-eared bandit had really been harbored by Gallito?

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The reason for this was that the sheriff was beginning to turn over certain rather vexing questions in his mind.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Gallito, Bob Flick, Pearl and Hugh, Mrs. Nitschkan and Mrs. Thomas had all been taken to the village hotel and were there under guard, while Seagreave, also under guard, was permitted to remain temporarily, at least, in his cabin.

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

From this reading Gallito, Bob Flick, Pearl and Hugh, Mrs. Nitschkan and Mrs. Thomas had all been taken to the village hotel and were there under guard, while Seagreave, also under guard, was permitted to remain temporarily, at least, in his cabin.

the act of searching for something

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Only some vague statements made by a woman to Hanson, a woman who thought that she had overheard a conversation or several conversations between Gallito and Bob Flick.

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

From this reading Only some vague statements made by a woman to Hanson, a woman who thought that she had overheard a conversation or several conversations between Gallito and Bob Flick.

the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Suppose, for instance, Jose should really have made his escape, impossible as that feat appeared, what definite, tangible proof had he that the crop-eared bandit had really been harbored by Gallito?

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading Only some vague statements made by a woman to Hanson, a woman who thought that she had overheard a conversation or several conversations between Gallito and Bob Flick.

not in physical motion

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

express a supposition

From this reading Suppose, for instance, Jose should really have made his escape, impossible as that feat appeared, what definite, tangible proof had he that the crop-eared bandit had really been harbored by Gallito?

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Gallito, Bob Flick, Pearl and Hugh, Mrs. Nitschkan and Mrs. Thomas had all been taken to the village hotel and were there under guard, while Seagreave, also under guard, was permitted to remain temporarily, at least, in his cabin.

perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch

From this reading Suppose, for instance, Jose should really have made his escape, impossible as that feat appeared, what definite, tangible proof had he that the crop-eared bandit had really been harbored by Gallito?

for a limited time only; not permanently

From this reading Gallito, Bob Flick, Pearl and Hugh, Mrs. Nitschkan and Mrs. Thomas had all been taken to the village hotel and were there under guard, while Seagreave, also under guard, was permitted to remain temporarily, at least, in his cabin.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

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

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Gallito, Bob Flick, Pearl and Hugh, Mrs. Nitschkan and Mrs. Thomas had all been taken to the village hotel and were there under guard, while Seagreave, also under guard, was permitted to remain temporarily, at least, in his cabin.

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

From this reading The reason for this was that the sheriff was beginning to turn over certain rather vexing questions in his mind.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading Gallito, Bob Flick, Pearl and Hugh, Mrs. Nitschkan and Mrs. Thomas had all been taken to the village hotel and were there under guard, while Seagreave, also under guard, was permitted to remain temporarily, at least, in his cabin.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Only some vague statements made by a woman to Hanson, a woman who thought that she had overheard a conversation or several conversations between Gallito and Bob Flick.

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

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading The reason for this was that the sheriff was beginning to turn over certain rather vexing questions in his mind.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Gallito, Bob Flick, Pearl and Hugh, Mrs. Nitschkan and Mrs. Thomas had all been taken to the village hotel and were there under guard, while Seagreave, also under guard, was permitted to remain temporarily, at least, in his cabin.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading Only some vague statements made by a woman to Hanson, a woman who thought that she had overheard a conversation or several conversations between Gallito and Bob Flick.

having passed out of existence

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

extremely annoying or displeasing

From this reading The reason for this was that the sheriff was beginning to turn over certain rather vexing questions in his mind.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Gallito, Bob Flick, Pearl and Hugh, Mrs. Nitschkan and Mrs. Thomas had all been taken to the village hotel and were there under guard, while Seagreave, also under guard, was permitted to remain temporarily, at least, in his cabin.

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

From this reading Gallito, Bob Flick, Pearl and Hugh, Mrs. Nitschkan and Mrs. Thomas had all been taken to the village hotel and were there under guard, while Seagreave, also under guard, was permitted to remain temporarily, at least, in his cabin.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

very cordial

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

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

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Suppose, for instance, Jose should really have made his escape, impossible as that feat appeared, what definite, tangible proof had he that the crop-eared bandit had really been harbored by Gallito?

during the time that

From this reading Gallito, Bob Flick, Pearl and Hugh, Mrs. Nitschkan and Mrs. Thomas had all been taken to the village hotel and were there under guard, while Seagreave, also under guard, was permitted to remain temporarily, at least, in his cabin.

which person or people

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The morning dawned, but the Sheriff and his aids, their numbers considerably increased by the various masculine inhabitants of Colina who had joyously proffered their assistance--welcoming anything that promised a little excitement after the wearing monotony of the winter--were still seeking Jose, who seemed to have vanished in some manner only to be explained as miraculous.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Only some vague statements made by a woman to Hanson, a woman who thought that she had overheard a conversation or several conversations between Gallito and Bob Flick.