Chapter IX

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading It was shortly after noon when Billie’s accident happened, and Donald and Pedro were on their way to send for the rurales.

Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)

From this reading As we have seen, Adrian and Don Antonio ran to Billie’s assistance, but were too late to discover his whereabouts.

later than; following

From this reading It was shortly after noon when Billie’s accident happened, and Donald and Pedro were on their way to send for the rurales.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading They did, however, find his hat, and, in searching more closely, also discovered the print of many feet on the sand along the bank of the creek.

in addition

From this reading They did, however, find his hat, and, in searching more closely, also discovered the print of many feet on the sand along the bank of the creek.

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

From this reading In order to explain Guadalupe’s presence at the grated window in the top of Billie’s prison-house, it is necessary to recount the happenings at the Hacienda del Rio and vicinity since the hour that Billie plunged from the top of the rock into the midst of Don Rafael’s band.

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From this reading As we have seen, Adrian and Don Antonio ran to Billie’s assistance, but were too late to discover his whereabouts.

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

From this reading As we have seen, Adrian and Don Antonio ran to Billie’s assistance, but were too late to discover his whereabouts.

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

From this reading As we have seen, Adrian and Don Antonio ran to Billie’s assistance, but were too late to discover his whereabouts.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In order to explain Guadalupe’s presence at the grated window in the top of Billie’s prison-house, it is necessary to recount the happenings at the Hacienda del Rio and vicinity since the hour that Billie plunged from the top of the rock into the midst of Don Rafael’s band.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading In order to explain Guadalupe’s presence at the grated window in the top of Billie’s prison-house, it is necessary to recount the happenings at the Hacienda del Rio and vicinity since the hour that Billie plunged from the top of the rock into the midst of Don Rafael’s band.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading They did, however, find his hat, and, in searching more closely, also discovered the print of many feet on the sand along the bank of the creek.

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From this reading In order to explain Guadalupe’s presence at the grated window in the top of Billie’s prison-house, it is necessary to recount the happenings at the Hacienda del Rio and vicinity since the hour that Billie plunged from the top of the rock into the midst of Don Rafael’s band.

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From this reading In order to explain Guadalupe’s presence at the grated window in the top of Billie’s prison-house, it is necessary to recount the happenings at the Hacienda del Rio and vicinity since the hour that Billie plunged from the top of the rock into the midst of Don Rafael’s band.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As we have seen, Adrian and Don Antonio ran to Billie’s assistance, but were too late to discover his whereabouts.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading They did, however, find his hat, and, in searching more closely, also discovered the print of many feet on the sand along the bank of the creek.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading They did, however, find his hat, and, in searching more closely, also discovered the print of many feet on the sand along the bank of the creek.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading GUADALUPE IN DANGER.

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From this reading In order to explain Guadalupe’s presence at the grated window in the top of Billie’s prison-house, it is necessary to recount the happenings at the Hacienda del Rio and vicinity since the hour that Billie plunged from the top of the rock into the midst of Don Rafael’s band.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading They did, however, find his hat, and, in searching more closely, also discovered the print of many feet on the sand along the bank of the creek.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading As we have seen, Adrian and Don Antonio ran to Billie’s assistance, but were too late to discover his whereabouts.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading They did, however, find his hat, and, in searching more closely, also discovered the print of many feet on the sand along the bank of the creek.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading In order to explain Guadalupe’s presence at the grated window in the top of Billie’s prison-house, it is necessary to recount the happenings at the Hacienda del Rio and vicinity since the hour that Billie plunged from the top of the rock into the midst of Don Rafael’s band.

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From this reading It was shortly after noon when Billie’s accident happened, and Donald and Pedro were on their way to send for the rurales.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading In order to explain Guadalupe’s presence at the grated window in the top of Billie’s prison-house, it is necessary to recount the happenings at the Hacienda del Rio and vicinity since the hour that Billie plunged from the top of the rock into the midst of Don Rafael’s band.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading They did, however, find his hat, and, in searching more closely, also discovered the print of many feet on the sand along the bank of the creek.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading They did, however, find his hat, and, in searching more closely, also discovered the print of many feet on the sand along the bank of the creek.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was shortly after noon when Billie’s accident happened, and Donald and Pedro were on their way to send for the rurales.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In order to explain Guadalupe’s presence at the grated window in the top of Billie’s prison-house, it is necessary to recount the happenings at the Hacienda del Rio and vicinity since the hour that Billie plunged from the top of the rock into the midst of Don Rafael’s band.

past form of “grate” — furnish with a grate

From this reading In order to explain Guadalupe’s presence at the grated window in the top of Billie’s prison-house, it is necessary to recount the happenings at the Hacienda del Rio and vicinity since the hour that Billie plunged from the top of the rock into the midst of Don Rafael’s band.

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From this reading GUADALUPE IN DANGER.

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

From this reading In order to explain Guadalupe’s presence at the grated window in the top of Billie’s prison-house, it is necessary to recount the happenings at the Hacienda del Rio and vicinity since the hour that Billie plunged from the top of the rock into the midst of Don Rafael’s band.

a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries

From this reading In order to explain Guadalupe’s presence at the grated window in the top of Billie’s prison-house, it is necessary to recount the happenings at the Hacienda del Rio and vicinity since the hour that Billie plunged from the top of the rock into the midst of Don Rafael’s band.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading It was shortly after noon when Billie’s accident happened, and Donald and Pedro were on their way to send for the rurales.

plural of “happening” — an event that happens

From this reading In order to explain Guadalupe’s presence at the grated window in the top of Billie’s prison-house, it is necessary to recount the happenings at the Hacienda del Rio and vicinity since the hour that Billie plunged from the top of the rock into the midst of Don Rafael’s band.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading They did, however, find his hat, and, in searching more closely, also discovered the print of many feet on the sand along the bank of the creek.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As we have seen, Adrian and Don Antonio ran to Billie’s assistance, but were too late to discover his whereabouts.

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

From this reading As we have seen, Adrian and Don Antonio ran to Billie’s assistance, but were too late to discover his whereabouts.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading In order to explain Guadalupe’s presence at the grated window in the top of Billie’s prison-house, it is necessary to recount the happenings at the Hacienda del Rio and vicinity since the hour that Billie plunged from the top of the rock into the midst of Don Rafael’s band.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading They did, however, find his hat, and, in searching more closely, also discovered the print of many feet on the sand along the bank of the creek.

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

From this reading GUADALUPE IN DANGER.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In order to explain Guadalupe’s presence at the grated window in the top of Billie’s prison-house, it is necessary to recount the happenings at the Hacienda del Rio and vicinity since the hour that Billie plunged from the top of the rock into the midst of Don Rafael’s band.

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

From this reading In order to explain Guadalupe’s presence at the grated window in the top of Billie’s prison-house, it is necessary to recount the happenings at the Hacienda del Rio and vicinity since the hour that Billie plunged from the top of the rock into the midst of Don Rafael’s band.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In order to explain Guadalupe’s presence at the grated window in the top of Billie’s prison-house, it is necessary to recount the happenings at the Hacienda del Rio and vicinity since the hour that Billie plunged from the top of the rock into the midst of Don Rafael’s band.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading As we have seen, Adrian and Don Antonio ran to Billie’s assistance, but were too late to discover his whereabouts.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading They did, however, find his hat, and, in searching more closely, also discovered the print of many feet on the sand along the bank of the creek.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading In order to explain Guadalupe’s presence at the grated window in the top of Billie’s prison-house, it is necessary to recount the happenings at the Hacienda del Rio and vicinity since the hour that Billie plunged from the top of the rock into the midst of Don Rafael’s band.

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

From this reading They did, however, find his hat, and, in searching more closely, also discovered the print of many feet on the sand along the bank of the creek.

absolutely essential

From this reading In order to explain Guadalupe’s presence at the grated window in the top of Billie’s prison-house, it is necessary to recount the happenings at the Hacienda del Rio and vicinity since the hour that Billie plunged from the top of the rock into the midst of Don Rafael’s band.

the middle of the day

From this reading It was shortly after noon when Billie’s accident happened, and Donald and Pedro were on their way to send for the rurales.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In order to explain Guadalupe’s presence at the grated window in the top of Billie’s prison-house, it is necessary to recount the happenings at the Hacienda del Rio and vicinity since the hour that Billie plunged from the top of the rock into the midst of Don Rafael’s band.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was shortly after noon when Billie’s accident happened, and Donald and Pedro were on their way to send for the rurales.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading In order to explain Guadalupe’s presence at the grated window in the top of Billie’s prison-house, it is necessary to recount the happenings at the Hacienda del Rio and vicinity since the hour that Billie plunged from the top of the rock into the midst of Don Rafael’s band.

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From this reading It was shortly after noon when Billie’s accident happened, and Donald and Pedro were on their way to send for the rurales.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading In order to explain Guadalupe’s presence at the grated window in the top of Billie’s prison-house, it is necessary to recount the happenings at the Hacienda del Rio and vicinity since the hour that Billie plunged from the top of the rock into the midst of Don Rafael’s band.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading In order to explain Guadalupe’s presence at the grated window in the top of Billie’s prison-house, it is necessary to recount the happenings at the Hacienda del Rio and vicinity since the hour that Billie plunged from the top of the rock into the midst of Don Rafael’s band.

the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading They did, however, find his hat, and, in searching more closely, also discovered the print of many feet on the sand along the bank of the creek.

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

From this reading In order to explain Guadalupe’s presence at the grated window in the top of Billie’s prison-house, it is necessary to recount the happenings at the Hacienda del Rio and vicinity since the hour that Billie plunged from the top of the rock into the midst of Don Rafael’s band.

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

From this reading In order to explain Guadalupe’s presence at the grated window in the top of Billie’s prison-house, it is necessary to recount the happenings at the Hacienda del Rio and vicinity since the hour that Billie plunged from the top of the rock into the midst of Don Rafael’s band.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading As we have seen, Adrian and Don Antonio ran to Billie’s assistance, but were too late to discover his whereabouts.

narrate or give a detailed account of

From this reading In order to explain Guadalupe’s presence at the grated window in the top of Billie’s prison-house, it is necessary to recount the happenings at the Hacienda del Rio and vicinity since the hour that Billie plunged from the top of the rock into the midst of Don Rafael’s band.

the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction

From this reading In order to explain Guadalupe’s presence at the grated window in the top of Billie’s prison-house, it is necessary to recount the happenings at the Hacienda del Rio and vicinity since the hour that Billie plunged from the top of the rock into the midst of Don Rafael’s band.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading In order to explain Guadalupe’s presence at the grated window in the top of Billie’s prison-house, it is necessary to recount the happenings at the Hacienda del Rio and vicinity since the hour that Billie plunged from the top of the rock into the midst of Don Rafael’s band.

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

From this reading It was shortly after noon when Billie’s accident happened, and Donald and Pedro were on their way to send for the rurales.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading They did, however, find his hat, and, in searching more closely, also discovered the print of many feet on the sand along the bank of the creek.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading They did, however, find his hat, and, in searching more closely, also discovered the print of many feet on the sand along the bank of the creek.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading As we have seen, Adrian and Don Antonio ran to Billie’s assistance, but were too late to discover his whereabouts.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading It was shortly after noon when Billie’s accident happened, and Donald and Pedro were on their way to send for the rurales.

for a short time

From this reading It was shortly after noon when Billie’s accident happened, and Donald and Pedro were on their way to send for the rurales.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading In order to explain Guadalupe’s presence at the grated window in the top of Billie’s prison-house, it is necessary to recount the happenings at the Hacienda del Rio and vicinity since the hour that Billie plunged from the top of the rock into the midst of Don Rafael’s band.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In order to explain Guadalupe’s presence at the grated window in the top of Billie’s prison-house, it is necessary to recount the happenings at the Hacienda del Rio and vicinity since the hour that Billie plunged from the top of the rock into the midst of Don Rafael’s band.

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

From this reading In order to explain Guadalupe’s presence at the grated window in the top of Billie’s prison-house, it is necessary to recount the happenings at the Hacienda del Rio and vicinity since the hour that Billie plunged from the top of the rock into the midst of Don Rafael’s band.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was shortly after noon when Billie’s accident happened, and Donald and Pedro were on their way to send for the rurales.

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

From this reading They did, however, find his hat, and, in searching more closely, also discovered the print of many feet on the sand along the bank of the creek.

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

From this reading In order to explain Guadalupe’s presence at the grated window in the top of Billie’s prison-house, it is necessary to recount the happenings at the Hacienda del Rio and vicinity since the hour that Billie plunged from the top of the rock into the midst of Don Rafael’s band.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading As we have seen, Adrian and Don Antonio ran to Billie’s assistance, but were too late to discover his whereabouts.

the upper part of anything

From this reading In order to explain Guadalupe’s presence at the grated window in the top of Billie’s prison-house, it is necessary to recount the happenings at the Hacienda del Rio and vicinity since the hour that Billie plunged from the top of the rock into the midst of Don Rafael’s band.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading In order to explain Guadalupe’s presence at the grated window in the top of Billie’s prison-house, it is necessary to recount the happenings at the Hacienda del Rio and vicinity since the hour that Billie plunged from the top of the rock into the midst of Don Rafael’s band.

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

From this reading It was shortly after noon when Billie’s accident happened, and Donald and Pedro were on their way to send for the rurales.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was shortly after noon when Billie’s accident happened, and Donald and Pedro were on their way to send for the rurales.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading As we have seen, Adrian and Don Antonio ran to Billie’s assistance, but were too late to discover his whereabouts.

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

From this reading It was shortly after noon when Billie’s accident happened, and Donald and Pedro were on their way to send for the rurales.

at the time that

From this reading It was shortly after noon when Billie’s accident happened, and Donald and Pedro were on their way to send for the rurales.

the general location where something is

From this reading As we have seen, Adrian and Don Antonio ran to Billie’s assistance, but were too late to discover his whereabouts.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading In order to explain Guadalupe’s presence at the grated window in the top of Billie’s prison-house, it is necessary to recount the happenings at the Hacienda del Rio and vicinity since the hour that Billie plunged from the top of the rock into the midst of Don Rafael’s band.