Chapter III

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

From this reading Before sun up the next day there was a busy scene of bustling activity at the plantation of La Merced.

any specific behavior

From this reading Before sun up the next day there was a busy scene of bustling activity at the plantation of La Merced.

later than; following

From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

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

From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading The bustle extended from the hacienda to the barracks,—the news of the arrival of the _Aztec_ having been brought to the estancia the night before by a native runner.

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

From this reading The native plantation hands, as volatile as most of their race had forgotten the events of the preceding night in their child-like excitement at the idea of the arrival of _The Big Man Bird_, as they called the _Golden Eagle_; this being their conception of the craft gained after numerous consultations of Señor Chester.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Before sun up the next day there was a busy scene of bustling activity at the plantation of La Merced.

a member of the Nahuatl people who established an empire in Mexico that was overthrown by Cortes in 1519

From this reading The bustle extended from the hacienda to the barracks,—the news of the arrival of the _Aztec_ having been brought to the estancia the night before by a native runner.

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From this reading BILLY BARNES OF THE PLANET.

plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel

From this reading The bustle extended from the hacienda to the barracks,—the news of the arrival of the _Aztec_ having been brought to the estancia the night before by a native runner.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The bustle extended from the hacienda to the barracks,—the news of the arrival of the _Aztec_ having been brought to the estancia the night before by a native runner.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before sun up the next day there was a busy scene of bustling activity at the plantation of La Merced.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The native plantation hands, as volatile as most of their race had forgotten the events of the preceding night in their child-like excitement at the idea of the arrival of _The Big Man Bird_, as they called the _Golden Eagle_; this being their conception of the craft gained after numerous consultations of Señor Chester.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The native plantation hands, as volatile as most of their race had forgotten the events of the preceding night in their child-like excitement at the idea of the arrival of _The Big Man Bird_, as they called the _Golden Eagle_; this being their conception of the craft gained after numerous consultations of Señor Chester.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading BILLY BARNES OF THE PLANET.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading The native plantation hands, as volatile as most of their race had forgotten the events of the preceding night in their child-like excitement at the idea of the arrival of _The Big Man Bird_, as they called the _Golden Eagle_; this being their conception of the craft gained after numerous consultations of Señor Chester.

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From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The bustle extended from the hacienda to the barracks,—the news of the arrival of the _Aztec_ having been brought to the estancia the night before by a native runner.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading The bustle extended from the hacienda to the barracks,—the news of the arrival of the _Aztec_ having been brought to the estancia the night before by a native runner.

full of energetic and noisy activity

From this reading Before sun up the next day there was a busy scene of bustling activity at the plantation of La Merced.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Before sun up the next day there was a busy scene of bustling activity at the plantation of La Merced.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The bustle extended from the hacienda to the barracks,—the news of the arrival of the _Aztec_ having been brought to the estancia the night before by a native runner.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The native plantation hands, as volatile as most of their race had forgotten the events of the preceding night in their child-like excitement at the idea of the arrival of _The Big Man Bird_, as they called the _Golden Eagle_; this being their conception of the craft gained after numerous consultations of Señor Chester.

a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)

From this reading The native plantation hands, as volatile as most of their race had forgotten the events of the preceding night in their child-like excitement at the idea of the arrival of _The Big Man Bird_, as they called the _Golden Eagle_; this being their conception of the craft gained after numerous consultations of Señor Chester.

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From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

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From this reading The native plantation hands, as volatile as most of their race had forgotten the events of the preceding night in their child-like excitement at the idea of the arrival of _The Big Man Bird_, as they called the _Golden Eagle_; this being their conception of the craft gained after numerous consultations of Señor Chester.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

From this reading The native plantation hands, as volatile as most of their race had forgotten the events of the preceding night in their child-like excitement at the idea of the arrival of _The Big Man Bird_, as they called the _Golden Eagle_; this being their conception of the craft gained after numerous consultations of Señor Chester.

plural of “consultation” — a conference (usually with someone important)

From this reading The native plantation hands, as volatile as most of their race had forgotten the events of the preceding night in their child-like excitement at the idea of the arrival of _The Big Man Bird_, as they called the _Golden Eagle_; this being their conception of the craft gained after numerous consultations of Señor Chester.

a funeral procession

From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading The native plantation hands, as volatile as most of their race had forgotten the events of the preceding night in their child-like excitement at the idea of the arrival of _The Big Man Bird_, as they called the _Golden Eagle_; this being their conception of the craft gained after numerous consultations of Señor Chester.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Before sun up the next day there was a busy scene of bustling activity at the plantation of La Merced.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading The native plantation hands, as volatile as most of their race had forgotten the events of the preceding night in their child-like excitement at the idea of the arrival of _The Big Man Bird_, as they called the _Golden Eagle_; this being their conception of the craft gained after numerous consultations of Señor Chester.

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From this reading The bustle extended from the hacienda to the barracks,—the news of the arrival of the _Aztec_ having been brought to the estancia the night before by a native runner.

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

From this reading The native plantation hands, as volatile as most of their race had forgotten the events of the preceding night in their child-like excitement at the idea of the arrival of _The Big Man Bird_, as they called the _Golden Eagle_; this being their conception of the craft gained after numerous consultations of Señor Chester.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading The native plantation hands, as volatile as most of their race had forgotten the events of the preceding night in their child-like excitement at the idea of the arrival of _The Big Man Bird_, as they called the _Golden Eagle_; this being their conception of the craft gained after numerous consultations of Señor Chester.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading The bustle extended from the hacienda to the barracks,—the news of the arrival of the _Aztec_ having been brought to the estancia the night before by a native runner.

become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly

From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading The native plantation hands, as volatile as most of their race had forgotten the events of the preceding night in their child-like excitement at the idea of the arrival of _The Big Man Bird_, as they called the _Golden Eagle_; this being their conception of the craft gained after numerous consultations of Señor Chester.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The bustle extended from the hacienda to the barracks,—the news of the arrival of the _Aztec_ having been brought to the estancia the night before by a native runner.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading The native plantation hands, as volatile as most of their race had forgotten the events of the preceding night in their child-like excitement at the idea of the arrival of _The Big Man Bird_, as they called the _Golden Eagle_; this being their conception of the craft gained after numerous consultations of Señor Chester.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The native plantation hands, as volatile as most of their race had forgotten the events of the preceding night in their child-like excitement at the idea of the arrival of _The Big Man Bird_, as they called the _Golden Eagle_; this being their conception of the craft gained after numerous consultations of Señor Chester.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries

From this reading The bustle extended from the hacienda to the barracks,—the news of the arrival of the _Aztec_ having been brought to the estancia the night before by a native runner.

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

From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

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

From this reading The native plantation hands, as volatile as most of their race had forgotten the events of the preceding night in their child-like excitement at the idea of the arrival of _The Big Man Bird_, as they called the _Golden Eagle_; this being their conception of the craft gained after numerous consultations of Señor Chester.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The bustle extended from the hacienda to the barracks,—the news of the arrival of the _Aztec_ having been brought to the estancia the night before by a native runner.

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

From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

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

From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

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

From this reading The native plantation hands, as volatile as most of their race had forgotten the events of the preceding night in their child-like excitement at the idea of the arrival of _The Big Man Bird_, as they called the _Golden Eagle_; this being their conception of the craft gained after numerous consultations of Señor Chester.

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

From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

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From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Before sun up the next day there was a busy scene of bustling activity at the plantation of La Merced.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The native plantation hands, as volatile as most of their race had forgotten the events of the preceding night in their child-like excitement at the idea of the arrival of _The Big Man Bird_, as they called the _Golden Eagle_; this being their conception of the craft gained after numerous consultations of Señor Chester.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

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From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

come together

From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

the force of workers available

From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

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From this reading Before sun up the next day there was a busy scene of bustling activity at the plantation of La Merced.

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

From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The native plantation hands, as volatile as most of their race had forgotten the events of the preceding night in their child-like excitement at the idea of the arrival of _The Big Man Bird_, as they called the _Golden Eagle_; this being their conception of the craft gained after numerous consultations of Señor Chester.

plural of “mount” — a lightweight horse kept for riding only

From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading The bustle extended from the hacienda to the barracks,—the news of the arrival of the _Aztec_ having been brought to the estancia the night before by a native runner.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The bustle extended from the hacienda to the barracks,—the news of the arrival of the _Aztec_ having been brought to the estancia the night before by a native runner.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Before sun up the next day there was a busy scene of bustling activity at the plantation of La Merced.

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

From this reading The bustle extended from the hacienda to the barracks,—the news of the arrival of the _Aztec_ having been brought to the estancia the night before by a native runner.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading The native plantation hands, as volatile as most of their race had forgotten the events of the preceding night in their child-like excitement at the idea of the arrival of _The Big Man Bird_, as they called the _Golden Eagle_; this being their conception of the craft gained after numerous consultations of Señor Chester.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BILLY BARNES OF THE PLANET.

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

From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light

From this reading BILLY BARNES OF THE PLANET.

an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading Before sun up the next day there was a busy scene of bustling activity at the plantation of La Merced.

existing or coming before

From this reading The native plantation hands, as volatile as most of their race had forgotten the events of the preceding night in their child-like excitement at the idea of the arrival of _The Big Man Bird_, as they called the _Golden Eagle_; this being their conception of the craft gained after numerous consultations of Señor Chester.

any competition

From this reading The native plantation hands, as volatile as most of their race had forgotten the events of the preceding night in their child-like excitement at the idea of the arrival of _The Big Man Bird_, as they called the _Golden Eagle_; this being their conception of the craft gained after numerous consultations of Señor Chester.

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

From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

someone who imports or exports without paying duties

From this reading The bustle extended from the hacienda to the barracks,—the news of the arrival of the _Aztec_ having been brought to the estancia the night before by a native runner.

-ing form of “saddle” — put a saddle on

From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Before sun up the next day there was a busy scene of bustling activity at the plantation of La Merced.

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From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Before sun up the next day there was a busy scene of bustling activity at the plantation of La Merced.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

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

From this reading BILLY BARNES OF THE PLANET.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Before sun up the next day there was a busy scene of bustling activity at the plantation of La Merced.

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

From this reading The native plantation hands, as volatile as most of their race had forgotten the events of the preceding night in their child-like excitement at the idea of the arrival of _The Big Man Bird_, as they called the _Golden Eagle_; this being their conception of the craft gained after numerous consultations of Señor Chester.

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

From this reading The native plantation hands, as volatile as most of their race had forgotten the events of the preceding night in their child-like excitement at the idea of the arrival of _The Big Man Bird_, as they called the _Golden Eagle_; this being their conception of the craft gained after numerous consultations of Señor Chester.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

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

From this reading The bustle extended from the hacienda to the barracks,—the news of the arrival of the _Aztec_ having been brought to the estancia the night before by a native runner.

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

From this reading Before sun up the next day there was a busy scene of bustling activity at the plantation of La Merced.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

evaporating readily at normal temperatures and pressures

From this reading The native plantation hands, as volatile as most of their race had forgotten the events of the preceding night in their child-like excitement at the idea of the arrival of _The Big Man Bird_, as they called the _Golden Eagle_; this being their conception of the craft gained after numerous consultations of Señor Chester.

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

From this reading Before sun up the next day there was a busy scene of bustling activity at the plantation of La Merced.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.

belonging to which person

From this reading Old Matula, Señor Chester’s personal mocho had been down at the stables since the time that the stars began to fade urging the men, whose duty it was to look after the horses, to greater activity in saddling up the mounts, which his master, Jimmie Blakely, and their cortege needed in their ride to the coast to meet the boys.