Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading A DARING ADVENTURE.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading A DARING ADVENTURE.

later than; following

From this reading "They are not soldiers, that's certain," was Donald's comment after he had inspected the riders carefully for a couple of minutes.

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

From this reading "Let me look, Billie," and Donald reached out his hand for the field glass through which Broncho Billie was gazing down from the summit of Real del Monte upon the plain of Quesco, through which the Pachuca river winds its way.

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

From this reading "Maybe I can make out who they are."

next to; at the side of

From this reading Billie handed over the glass without a word and stood expectant, while Donald scrutinized closely a body of horsemen--twenty or more in number--which had halted beside the railroad that connects the little city of Pachuca with the City of Mexico.

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

From this reading "Let me look, Billie," and Donald reached out his hand for the field glass through which Broncho Billie was gazing down from the summit of Real del Monte upon the plain of Quesco, through which the Pachuca river winds its way.

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

From this reading Billie handed over the glass without a word and stood expectant, while Donald scrutinized closely a body of horsemen--twenty or more in number--which had halted beside the railroad that connects the little city of Pachuca with the City of Mexico.

an unbroken or imperfectly broken mustang

From this reading "Let me look, Billie," and Donald reached out his hand for the field glass through which Broncho Billie was gazing down from the summit of Real del Monte upon the plain of Quesco, through which the Pachuca river winds its way.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Maybe I can make out who they are."

taking care or paying attention

From this reading "They are not soldiers, that's certain," was Donald's comment after he had inspected the riders carefully for a couple of minutes.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading "They are not soldiers, that's certain," was Donald's comment after he had inspected the riders carefully for a couple of minutes.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Billie handed over the glass without a word and stood expectant, while Donald scrutinized closely a body of horsemen--twenty or more in number--which had halted beside the railroad that connects the little city of Pachuca with the City of Mexico.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading Billie handed over the glass without a word and stood expectant, while Donald scrutinized closely a body of horsemen--twenty or more in number--which had halted beside the railroad that connects the little city of Pachuca with the City of Mexico.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading "They are not soldiers, that's certain," was Donald's comment after he had inspected the riders carefully for a couple of minutes.

third-person singular of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

From this reading Billie handed over the glass without a word and stood expectant, while Donald scrutinized closely a body of horsemen--twenty or more in number--which had halted beside the railroad that connects the little city of Pachuca with the City of Mexico.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading "They are not soldiers, that's certain," was Donald's comment after he had inspected the riders carefully for a couple of minutes.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading A DARING ADVENTURE.

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

From this reading "Let me look, Billie," and Donald reached out his hand for the field glass through which Broncho Billie was gazing down from the summit of Real del Monte upon the plain of Quesco, through which the Pachuca river winds its way.

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

From this reading "Let me look, Billie," and Donald reached out his hand for the field glass through which Broncho Billie was gazing down from the summit of Real del Monte upon the plain of Quesco, through which the Pachuca river winds its way.

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

From this reading "They are not soldiers, that's certain," was Donald's comment after he had inspected the riders carefully for a couple of minutes.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Let me look, Billie," and Donald reached out his hand for the field glass through which Broncho Billie was gazing down from the summit of Real del Monte upon the plain of Quesco, through which the Pachuca river winds its way.

marked by eager anticipation

From this reading Billie handed over the glass without a word and stood expectant, while Donald scrutinized closely a body of horsemen--twenty or more in number--which had halted beside the railroad that connects the little city of Pachuca with the City of Mexico.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading "Let me look, Billie," and Donald reached out his hand for the field glass through which Broncho Billie was gazing down from the summit of Real del Monte upon the plain of Quesco, through which the Pachuca river winds its way.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Let me look, Billie," and Donald reached out his hand for the field glass through which Broncho Billie was gazing down from the summit of Real del Monte upon the plain of Quesco, through which the Pachuca river winds its way.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Let me look, Billie," and Donald reached out his hand for the field glass through which Broncho Billie was gazing down from the summit of Real del Monte upon the plain of Quesco, through which the Pachuca river winds its way.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading "Let me look, Billie," and Donald reached out his hand for the field glass through which Broncho Billie was gazing down from the summit of Real del Monte upon the plain of Quesco, through which the Pachuca river winds its way.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading "Let me look, Billie," and Donald reached out his hand for the field glass through which Broncho Billie was gazing down from the summit of Real del Monte upon the plain of Quesco, through which the Pachuca river winds its way.

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

From this reading Billie handed over the glass without a word and stood expectant, while Donald scrutinized closely a body of horsemen--twenty or more in number--which had halted beside the railroad that connects the little city of Pachuca with the City of Mexico.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading Billie handed over the glass without a word and stood expectant, while Donald scrutinized closely a body of horsemen--twenty or more in number--which had halted beside the railroad that connects the little city of Pachuca with the City of Mexico.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "Let me look, Billie," and Donald reached out his hand for the field glass through which Broncho Billie was gazing down from the summit of Real del Monte upon the plain of Quesco, through which the Pachuca river winds its way.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading Billie handed over the glass without a word and stood expectant, while Donald scrutinized closely a body of horsemen--twenty or more in number--which had halted beside the railroad that connects the little city of Pachuca with the City of Mexico.

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

From this reading "They are not soldiers, that's certain," was Donald's comment after he had inspected the riders carefully for a couple of minutes.

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

From this reading "Let me look, Billie," and Donald reached out his hand for the field glass through which Broncho Billie was gazing down from the summit of Real del Monte upon the plain of Quesco, through which the Pachuca river winds its way.

plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation

From this reading Billie handed over the glass without a word and stood expectant, while Donald scrutinized closely a body of horsemen--twenty or more in number--which had halted beside the railroad that connects the little city of Pachuca with the City of Mexico.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Maybe I can make out who they are."

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

From this reading Billie handed over the glass without a word and stood expectant, while Donald scrutinized closely a body of horsemen--twenty or more in number--which had halted beside the railroad that connects the little city of Pachuca with the City of Mexico.

past form of “inspect” — look over carefully

From this reading "They are not soldiers, that's certain," was Donald's comment after he had inspected the riders carefully for a couple of minutes.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "Let me look, Billie," and Donald reached out his hand for the field glass through which Broncho Billie was gazing down from the summit of Real del Monte upon the plain of Quesco, through which the Pachuca river winds its way.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Let me look, Billie," and Donald reached out his hand for the field glass through which Broncho Billie was gazing down from the summit of Real del Monte upon the plain of Quesco, through which the Pachuca river winds its way.

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

From this reading Billie handed over the glass without a word and stood expectant, while Donald scrutinized closely a body of horsemen--twenty or more in number--which had halted beside the railroad that connects the little city of Pachuca with the City of Mexico.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Let me look, Billie," and Donald reached out his hand for the field glass through which Broncho Billie was gazing down from the summit of Real del Monte upon the plain of Quesco, through which the Pachuca river winds its way.

engage in

From this reading "Maybe I can make out who they are."

by chance

From this reading "Maybe I can make out who they are."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Let me look, Billie," and Donald reached out his hand for the field glass through which Broncho Billie was gazing down from the summit of Real del Monte upon the plain of Quesco, through which the Pachuca river winds its way.

a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

From this reading Billie handed over the glass without a word and stood expectant, while Donald scrutinized closely a body of horsemen--twenty or more in number--which had halted beside the railroad that connects the little city of Pachuca with the City of Mexico.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading "They are not soldiers, that's certain," was Donald's comment after he had inspected the riders carefully for a couple of minutes.

a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time

From this reading "Let me look, Billie," and Donald reached out his hand for the field glass through which Broncho Billie was gazing down from the summit of Real del Monte upon the plain of Quesco, through which the Pachuca river winds its way.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Billie handed over the glass without a word and stood expectant, while Donald scrutinized closely a body of horsemen--twenty or more in number--which had halted beside the railroad that connects the little city of Pachuca with the City of Mexico.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "They are not soldiers, that's certain," was Donald's comment after he had inspected the riders carefully for a couple of minutes.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Billie handed over the glass without a word and stood expectant, while Donald scrutinized closely a body of horsemen--twenty or more in number--which had halted beside the railroad that connects the little city of Pachuca with the City of Mexico.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Let me look, Billie," and Donald reached out his hand for the field glass through which Broncho Billie was gazing down from the summit of Real del Monte upon the plain of Quesco, through which the Pachuca river winds its way.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Billie handed over the glass without a word and stood expectant, while Donald scrutinized closely a body of horsemen--twenty or more in number--which had halted beside the railroad that connects the little city of Pachuca with the City of Mexico.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Let me look, Billie," and Donald reached out his hand for the field glass through which Broncho Billie was gazing down from the summit of Real del Monte upon the plain of Quesco, through which the Pachuca river winds its way.

above and across; more than

From this reading Billie handed over the glass without a word and stood expectant, while Donald scrutinized closely a body of horsemen--twenty or more in number--which had halted beside the railroad that connects the little city of Pachuca with the City of Mexico.

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

From this reading "Let me look, Billie," and Donald reached out his hand for the field glass through which Broncho Billie was gazing down from the summit of Real del Monte upon the plain of Quesco, through which the Pachuca river winds its way.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading "Let me look, Billie," and Donald reached out his hand for the field glass through which Broncho Billie was gazing down from the summit of Real del Monte upon the plain of Quesco, through which the Pachuca river winds its way.

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

From this reading "Let me look, Billie," and Donald reached out his hand for the field glass through which Broncho Billie was gazing down from the summit of Real del Monte upon the plain of Quesco, through which the Pachuca river winds its way.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Billie handed over the glass without a word and stood expectant, while Donald scrutinized closely a body of horsemen--twenty or more in number--which had halted beside the railroad that connects the little city of Pachuca with the City of Mexico.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading "Let me look, Billie," and Donald reached out his hand for the field glass through which Broncho Billie was gazing down from the summit of Real del Monte upon the plain of Quesco, through which the Pachuca river winds its way.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading "Let me look, Billie," and Donald reached out his hand for the field glass through which Broncho Billie was gazing down from the summit of Real del Monte upon the plain of Quesco, through which the Pachuca river winds its way.

plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading "They are not soldiers, that's certain," was Donald's comment after he had inspected the riders carefully for a couple of minutes.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading "Let me look, Billie," and Donald reached out his hand for the field glass through which Broncho Billie was gazing down from the summit of Real del Monte upon the plain of Quesco, through which the Pachuca river winds its way.

past form of “scrutinize” — to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail

From this reading Billie handed over the glass without a word and stood expectant, while Donald scrutinized closely a body of horsemen--twenty or more in number--which had halted beside the railroad that connects the little city of Pachuca with the City of Mexico.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading "They are not soldiers, that's certain," was Donald's comment after he had inspected the riders carefully for a couple of minutes.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Billie handed over the glass without a word and stood expectant, while Donald scrutinized closely a body of horsemen--twenty or more in number--which had halted beside the railroad that connects the little city of Pachuca with the City of Mexico.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading "Let me look, Billie," and Donald reached out his hand for the field glass through which Broncho Billie was gazing down from the summit of Real del Monte upon the plain of Quesco, through which the Pachuca river winds its way.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Billie handed over the glass without a word and stood expectant, while Donald scrutinized closely a body of horsemen--twenty or more in number--which had halted beside the railroad that connects the little city of Pachuca with the City of Mexico.

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

From this reading "They are not soldiers, that's certain," was Donald's comment after he had inspected the riders carefully for a couple of minutes.

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

From this reading "Let me look, Billie," and Donald reached out his hand for the field glass through which Broncho Billie was gazing down from the summit of Real del Monte upon the plain of Quesco, through which the Pachuca river winds its way.

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

From this reading "Maybe I can make out who they are."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "Let me look, Billie," and Donald reached out his hand for the field glass through which Broncho Billie was gazing down from the summit of Real del Monte upon the plain of Quesco, through which the Pachuca river winds its way.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading Billie handed over the glass without a word and stood expectant, while Donald scrutinized closely a body of horsemen--twenty or more in number--which had halted beside the railroad that connects the little city of Pachuca with the City of Mexico.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "Let me look, Billie," and Donald reached out his hand for the field glass through which Broncho Billie was gazing down from the summit of Real del Monte upon the plain of Quesco, through which the Pachuca river winds its way.

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

From this reading "Let me look, Billie," and Donald reached out his hand for the field glass through which Broncho Billie was gazing down from the summit of Real del Monte upon the plain of Quesco, through which the Pachuca river winds its way.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Let me look, Billie," and Donald reached out his hand for the field glass through which Broncho Billie was gazing down from the summit of Real del Monte upon the plain of Quesco, through which the Pachuca river winds its way.

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

From this reading "Let me look, Billie," and Donald reached out his hand for the field glass through which Broncho Billie was gazing down from the summit of Real del Monte upon the plain of Quesco, through which the Pachuca river winds its way.

during the time that

From this reading Billie handed over the glass without a word and stood expectant, while Donald scrutinized closely a body of horsemen--twenty or more in number--which had halted beside the railroad that connects the little city of Pachuca with the City of Mexico.

which person or people

From this reading "Maybe I can make out who they are."

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading "Let me look, Billie," and Donald reached out his hand for the field glass through which Broncho Billie was gazing down from the summit of Real del Monte upon the plain of Quesco, through which the Pachuca river winds its way.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Billie handed over the glass without a word and stood expectant, while Donald scrutinized closely a body of horsemen--twenty or more in number--which had halted beside the railroad that connects the little city of Pachuca with the City of Mexico.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Billie handed over the glass without a word and stood expectant, while Donald scrutinized closely a body of horsemen--twenty or more in number--which had halted beside the railroad that connects the little city of Pachuca with the City of Mexico.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Billie handed over the glass without a word and stood expectant, while Donald scrutinized closely a body of horsemen--twenty or more in number--which had halted beside the railroad that connects the little city of Pachuca with the City of Mexico.