Chapter XXI

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

From this reading A minute later a band of at least a dozen cavalrymen followed in hot pursuit.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But that one minute had been sufficient to give the three horsemen enough of a lead to make it a stern chase, which everyone knows is a long chase; and although the cavalry were plainly well mounted, the three horsemen gradually ran away from them.

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

From this reading Fifteen minutes later, just as the last rays of daylight were fading away, three horsemen were seen to dash out of the Federal lines and head straight for the intrenchments which the revolutionists had hastily thrown up around Presidio del Norte.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Fifteen minutes later, just as the last rays of daylight were fading away, three horsemen were seen to dash out of the Federal lines and head straight for the intrenchments which the revolutionists had hastily thrown up around Presidio del Norte.

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

From this reading Fifteen minutes later, just as the last rays of daylight were fading away, three horsemen were seen to dash out of the Federal lines and head straight for the intrenchments which the revolutionists had hastily thrown up around Presidio del Norte.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A minute later a band of at least a dozen cavalrymen followed in hot pursuit.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Fifteen minutes later, just as the last rays of daylight were fading away, three horsemen were seen to dash out of the Federal lines and head straight for the intrenchments which the revolutionists had hastily thrown up around Presidio del Norte.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading A minute later a band of at least a dozen cavalrymen followed in hot pursuit.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading When this became evident, the pursuers opened fire upon the trio, but their shots failed to reach their mark.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But that one minute had been sufficient to give the three horsemen enough of a lead to make it a stern chase, which everyone knows is a long chase; and although the cavalry were plainly well mounted, the three horsemen gradually ran away from them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But that one minute had been sufficient to give the three horsemen enough of a lead to make it a stern chase, which everyone knows is a long chase; and although the cavalry were plainly well mounted, the three horsemen gradually ran away from them.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading But that one minute had been sufficient to give the three horsemen enough of a lead to make it a stern chase, which everyone knows is a long chase; and although the cavalry were plainly well mounted, the three horsemen gradually ran away from them.

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From this reading A minute later a band of at least a dozen cavalrymen followed in hot pursuit.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading But that one minute had been sufficient to give the three horsemen enough of a lead to make it a stern chase, which everyone knows is a long chase; and although the cavalry were plainly well mounted, the three horsemen gradually ran away from them.

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading Fifteen minutes later, just as the last rays of daylight were fading away, three horsemen were seen to dash out of the Federal lines and head straight for the intrenchments which the revolutionists had hastily thrown up around Presidio del Norte.

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

From this reading Fifteen minutes later, just as the last rays of daylight were fading away, three horsemen were seen to dash out of the Federal lines and head straight for the intrenchments which the revolutionists had hastily thrown up around Presidio del Norte.

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From this reading Fifteen minutes later, just as the last rays of daylight were fading away, three horsemen were seen to dash out of the Federal lines and head straight for the intrenchments which the revolutionists had hastily thrown up around Presidio del Norte.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading A minute later a band of at least a dozen cavalrymen followed in hot pursuit.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading But that one minute had been sufficient to give the three horsemen enough of a lead to make it a stern chase, which everyone knows is a long chase; and although the cavalry were plainly well mounted, the three horsemen gradually ran away from them.

every person

From this reading But that one minute had been sufficient to give the three horsemen enough of a lead to make it a stern chase, which everyone knows is a long chase; and although the cavalry were plainly well mounted, the three horsemen gradually ran away from them.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading When this became evident, the pursuers opened fire upon the trio, but their shots failed to reach their mark.

weakening in force or intensity

From this reading Fifteen minutes later, just as the last rays of daylight were fading away, three horsemen were seen to dash out of the Federal lines and head straight for the intrenchments which the revolutionists had hastily thrown up around Presidio del Norte.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading When this became evident, the pursuers opened fire upon the trio, but their shots failed to reach their mark.

national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units

From this reading Fifteen minutes later, just as the last rays of daylight were fading away, three horsemen were seen to dash out of the Federal lines and head straight for the intrenchments which the revolutionists had hastily thrown up around Presidio del Norte.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading Fifteen minutes later, just as the last rays of daylight were fading away, three horsemen were seen to dash out of the Federal lines and head straight for the intrenchments which the revolutionists had hastily thrown up around Presidio del Norte.

start firing a weapon

From this reading When this became evident, the pursuers opened fire upon the trio, but their shots failed to reach their mark.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading A minute later a band of at least a dozen cavalrymen followed in hot pursuit.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Fifteen minutes later, just as the last rays of daylight were fading away, three horsemen were seen to dash out of the Federal lines and head straight for the intrenchments which the revolutionists had hastily thrown up around Presidio del Norte.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But that one minute had been sufficient to give the three horsemen enough of a lead to make it a stern chase, which everyone knows is a long chase; and although the cavalry were plainly well mounted, the three horsemen gradually ran away from them.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading But that one minute had been sufficient to give the three horsemen enough of a lead to make it a stern chase, which everyone knows is a long chase; and although the cavalry were plainly well mounted, the three horsemen gradually ran away from them.

in a gradual manner

From this reading But that one minute had been sufficient to give the three horsemen enough of a lead to make it a stern chase, which everyone knows is a long chase; and although the cavalry were plainly well mounted, the three horsemen gradually ran away from them.

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

From this reading Fifteen minutes later, just as the last rays of daylight were fading away, three horsemen were seen to dash out of the Federal lines and head straight for the intrenchments which the revolutionists had hastily thrown up around Presidio del Norte.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading Fifteen minutes later, just as the last rays of daylight were fading away, three horsemen were seen to dash out of the Federal lines and head straight for the intrenchments which the revolutionists had hastily thrown up around Presidio del Norte.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Fifteen minutes later, just as the last rays of daylight were fading away, three horsemen were seen to dash out of the Federal lines and head straight for the intrenchments which the revolutionists had hastily thrown up around Presidio del Norte.

plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation

From this reading Fifteen minutes later, just as the last rays of daylight were fading away, three horsemen were seen to dash out of the Federal lines and head straight for the intrenchments which the revolutionists had hastily thrown up around Presidio del Norte.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading A minute later a band of at least a dozen cavalrymen followed in hot pursuit.

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

From this reading A minute later a band of at least a dozen cavalrymen followed in hot pursuit.

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

From this reading Fifteen minutes later, just as the last rays of daylight were fading away, three horsemen were seen to dash out of the Federal lines and head straight for the intrenchments which the revolutionists had hastily thrown up around Presidio del Norte.

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

From this reading But that one minute had been sufficient to give the three horsemen enough of a lead to make it a stern chase, which everyone knows is a long chase; and although the cavalry were plainly well mounted, the three horsemen gradually ran away from them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But that one minute had been sufficient to give the three horsemen enough of a lead to make it a stern chase, which everyone knows is a long chase; and although the cavalry were plainly well mounted, the three horsemen gradually ran away from them.

the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)

From this reading JOINING THE REVOLUTIONISTS.

and nothing more

From this reading Fifteen minutes later, just as the last rays of daylight were fading away, three horsemen were seen to dash out of the Federal lines and head straight for the intrenchments which the revolutionists had hastily thrown up around Presidio del Norte.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading But that one minute had been sufficient to give the three horsemen enough of a lead to make it a stern chase, which everyone knows is a long chase; and although the cavalry were plainly well mounted, the three horsemen gradually ran away from them.

immediately past

From this reading Fifteen minutes later, just as the last rays of daylight were fading away, three horsemen were seen to dash out of the Federal lines and head straight for the intrenchments which the revolutionists had hastily thrown up around Presidio del Norte.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Fifteen minutes later, just as the last rays of daylight were fading away, three horsemen were seen to dash out of the Federal lines and head straight for the intrenchments which the revolutionists had hastily thrown up around Presidio del Norte.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading But that one minute had been sufficient to give the three horsemen enough of a lead to make it a stern chase, which everyone knows is a long chase; and although the cavalry were plainly well mounted, the three horsemen gradually ran away from them.

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 A minute later a band of at least a dozen cavalrymen followed in hot pursuit.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Fifteen minutes later, just as the last rays of daylight were fading away, three horsemen were seen to dash out of the Federal lines and head straight for the intrenchments which the revolutionists had hastily thrown up around Presidio del Norte.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading But that one minute had been sufficient to give the three horsemen enough of a lead to make it a stern chase, which everyone knows is a long chase; and although the cavalry were plainly well mounted, the three horsemen gradually ran away from them.

engage in

From this reading But that one minute had been sufficient to give the three horsemen enough of a lead to make it a stern chase, which everyone knows is a long chase; and although the cavalry were plainly well mounted, the three horsemen gradually ran away from them.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading When this became evident, the pursuers opened fire upon the trio, but their shots failed to reach their mark.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading A minute later a band of at least a dozen cavalrymen followed in hot pursuit.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Fifteen minutes later, just as the last rays of daylight were fading away, three horsemen were seen to dash out of the Federal lines and head straight for the intrenchments which the revolutionists had hastily thrown up around Presidio del Norte.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading But that one minute had been sufficient to give the three horsemen enough of a lead to make it a stern chase, which everyone knows is a long chase; and although the cavalry were plainly well mounted, the three horsemen gradually ran away from them.

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

From this reading Fifteen minutes later, just as the last rays of daylight were fading away, three horsemen were seen to dash out of the Federal lines and head straight for the intrenchments which the revolutionists had hastily thrown up around Presidio del Norte.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Fifteen minutes later, just as the last rays of daylight were fading away, three horsemen were seen to dash out of the Federal lines and head straight for the intrenchments which the revolutionists had hastily thrown up around Presidio del Norte.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But that one minute had been sufficient to give the three horsemen enough of a lead to make it a stern chase, which everyone knows is a long chase; and although the cavalry were plainly well mounted, the three horsemen gradually ran away from them.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading When this became evident, the pursuers opened fire upon the trio, but their shots failed to reach their mark.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Fifteen minutes later, just as the last rays of daylight were fading away, three horsemen were seen to dash out of the Federal lines and head straight for the intrenchments which the revolutionists had hastily thrown up around Presidio del Norte.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading But that one minute had been sufficient to give the three horsemen enough of a lead to make it a stern chase, which everyone knows is a long chase; and although the cavalry were plainly well mounted, the three horsemen gradually ran away from them.

a fortress established in the southwestern United States by the Spanish in order to protect their missions and other holdings

From this reading Fifteen minutes later, just as the last rays of daylight were fading away, three horsemen were seen to dash out of the Federal lines and head straight for the intrenchments which the revolutionists had hastily thrown up around Presidio del Norte.

plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture

From this reading When this became evident, the pursuers opened fire upon the trio, but their shots failed to reach their mark.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading A minute later a band of at least a dozen cavalrymen followed in hot pursuit.

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

From this reading But that one minute had been sufficient to give the three horsemen enough of a lead to make it a stern chase, which everyone knows is a long chase; and although the cavalry were plainly well mounted, the three horsemen gradually ran away from them.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading Fifteen minutes later, just as the last rays of daylight were fading away, three horsemen were seen to dash out of the Federal lines and head straight for the intrenchments which the revolutionists had hastily thrown up around Presidio del Norte.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading When this became evident, the pursuers opened fire upon the trio, but their shots failed to reach their mark.

plural of “revolutionist” — a radical supporter of political or social revolution

From this reading JOINING THE REVOLUTIONISTS.

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

From this reading Fifteen minutes later, just as the last rays of daylight were fading away, three horsemen were seen to dash out of the Federal lines and head straight for the intrenchments which the revolutionists had hastily thrown up around Presidio del Norte.

plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile

From this reading When this became evident, the pursuers opened fire upon the trio, but their shots failed to reach their mark.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading But that one minute had been sufficient to give the three horsemen enough of a lead to make it a stern chase, which everyone knows is a long chase; and although the cavalry were plainly well mounted, the three horsemen gradually ran away from them.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Fifteen minutes later, just as the last rays of daylight were fading away, three horsemen were seen to dash out of the Federal lines and head straight for the intrenchments which the revolutionists had hastily thrown up around Presidio del Norte.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading But that one minute had been sufficient to give the three horsemen enough of a lead to make it a stern chase, which everyone knows is a long chase; and although the cavalry were plainly well mounted, the three horsemen gradually ran away from them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But that one minute had been sufficient to give the three horsemen enough of a lead to make it a stern chase, which everyone knows is a long chase; and although the cavalry were plainly well mounted, the three horsemen gradually ran away from them.

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

From this reading JOINING THE REVOLUTIONISTS.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When this became evident, the pursuers opened fire upon the trio, but their shots failed to reach their mark.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But that one minute had been sufficient to give the three horsemen enough of a lead to make it a stern chase, which everyone knows is a long chase; and although the cavalry were plainly well mounted, the three horsemen gradually ran away from them.

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

From this reading When this became evident, the pursuers opened fire upon the trio, but their shots failed to reach their mark.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Fifteen minutes later, just as the last rays of daylight were fading away, three horsemen were seen to dash out of the Federal lines and head straight for the intrenchments which the revolutionists had hastily thrown up around Presidio del Norte.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Fifteen minutes later, just as the last rays of daylight were fading away, three horsemen were seen to dash out of the Federal lines and head straight for the intrenchments which the revolutionists had hastily thrown up around Presidio del Norte.

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

From this reading Fifteen minutes later, just as the last rays of daylight were fading away, three horsemen were seen to dash out of the Federal lines and head straight for the intrenchments which the revolutionists had hastily thrown up around Presidio del Norte.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading When this became evident, the pursuers opened fire upon the trio, but their shots failed to reach their mark.

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

From this reading Fifteen minutes later, just as the last rays of daylight were fading away, three horsemen were seen to dash out of the Federal lines and head straight for the intrenchments which the revolutionists had hastily thrown up around Presidio del Norte.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When this became evident, the pursuers opened fire upon the trio, but their shots failed to reach their mark.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading But that one minute had been sufficient to give the three horsemen enough of a lead to make it a stern chase, which everyone knows is a long chase; and although the cavalry were plainly well mounted, the three horsemen gradually ran away from them.

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

From this reading Fifteen minutes later, just as the last rays of daylight were fading away, three horsemen were seen to dash out of the Federal lines and head straight for the intrenchments which the revolutionists had hastily thrown up around Presidio del Norte.

at the time that

From this reading When this became evident, the pursuers opened fire upon the trio, but their shots failed to reach their mark.

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

From this reading Fifteen minutes later, just as the last rays of daylight were fading away, three horsemen were seen to dash out of the Federal lines and head straight for the intrenchments which the revolutionists had hastily thrown up around Presidio del Norte.