Chapter XIII

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

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But the young man following the direction of La Giralda's nod went out, and in a chamber about which hung a peculiar atmosphere of drugs, he found the outlaw on his knees by a woman's bedside.

possessing life

From this reading He could discern eye-lashes that lay very broad and dark upon colourless cheeks, a white-wrapped form under snowy coverlets, straight as the dead arrayed for burial, but nevertheless evidently alive, and sleeping peacefully with gently heaving breast.

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

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music

From this reading When Rollo returned from arranging these matters he found El Sarria's place vacant.

in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia

From this reading He could discern eye-lashes that lay very broad and dark upon colourless cheeks, a white-wrapped form under snowy coverlets, straight as the dead arrayed for burial, but nevertheless evidently alive, and sleeping peacefully with gently heaving breast.

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

From this reading He could discern eye-lashes that lay very broad and dark upon colourless cheeks, a white-wrapped form under snowy coverlets, straight as the dead arrayed for burial, but nevertheless evidently alive, and sleeping peacefully with gently heaving breast.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading But the young man following the direction of La Giralda's nod went out, and in a chamber about which hung a peculiar atmosphere of drugs, he found the outlaw on his knees by a woman's bedside.

space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)

From this reading But the young man following the direction of La Giralda's nod went out, and in a chamber about which hung a peculiar atmosphere of drugs, he found the outlaw on his knees by a woman's bedside.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

next to; at the side of

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

plural of “bolt” — a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading He could discern eye-lashes that lay very broad and dark upon colourless cheeks, a white-wrapped form under snowy coverlets, straight as the dead arrayed for burial, but nevertheless evidently alive, and sleeping peacefully with gently heaving breast.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading He could discern eye-lashes that lay very broad and dark upon colourless cheeks, a white-wrapped form under snowy coverlets, straight as the dead arrayed for burial, but nevertheless evidently alive, and sleeping peacefully with gently heaving breast.

the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

From this reading He could discern eye-lashes that lay very broad and dark upon colourless cheeks, a white-wrapped form under snowy coverlets, straight as the dead arrayed for burial, but nevertheless evidently alive, and sleeping peacefully with gently heaving breast.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the young man following the direction of La Giralda's nod went out, and in a chamber about which hung a peculiar atmosphere of drugs, he found the outlaw on his knees by a woman's bedside.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But the young man following the direction of La Giralda's nod went out, and in a chamber about which hung a peculiar atmosphere of drugs, he found the outlaw on his knees by a woman's bedside.

an occurrence of something

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading But the young man following the direction of La Giralda's nod went out, and in a chamber about which hung a peculiar atmosphere of drugs, he found the outlaw on his knees by a woman's bedside.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading He could discern eye-lashes that lay very broad and dark upon colourless cheeks, a white-wrapped form under snowy coverlets, straight as the dead arrayed for burial, but nevertheless evidently alive, and sleeping peacefully with gently heaving breast.

lacking in variety and interest

From this reading He could discern eye-lashes that lay very broad and dark upon colourless cheeks, a white-wrapped form under snowy coverlets, straight as the dead arrayed for burial, but nevertheless evidently alive, and sleeping peacefully with gently heaving breast.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He could discern eye-lashes that lay very broad and dark upon colourless cheeks, a white-wrapped form under snowy coverlets, straight as the dead arrayed for burial, but nevertheless evidently alive, and sleeping peacefully with gently heaving breast.

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

From this reading He could discern eye-lashes that lay very broad and dark upon colourless cheeks, a white-wrapped form under snowy coverlets, straight as the dead arrayed for burial, but nevertheless evidently alive, and sleeping peacefully with gently heaving breast.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He could discern eye-lashes that lay very broad and dark upon colourless cheeks, a white-wrapped form under snowy coverlets, straight as the dead arrayed for burial, but nevertheless evidently alive, and sleeping peacefully with gently heaving breast.

the first light of day

From this reading Rollo stole forward on tiptoe, and in the pale glimmer of dawn he saw for the first time the features of Dolores, the wife of Ramon the outlaw.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading He could discern eye-lashes that lay very broad and dark upon colourless cheeks, a white-wrapped form under snowy coverlets, straight as the dead arrayed for burial, but nevertheless evidently alive, and sleeping peacefully with gently heaving breast.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading But the young man following the direction of La Giralda's nod went out, and in a chamber about which hung a peculiar atmosphere of drugs, he found the outlaw on his knees by a woman's bedside.

detect with the senses

From this reading He could discern eye-lashes that lay very broad and dark upon colourless cheeks, a white-wrapped form under snowy coverlets, straight as the dead arrayed for burial, but nevertheless evidently alive, and sleeping peacefully with gently heaving breast.

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

From this reading Rollo stole forward on tiptoe, and in the pale glimmer of dawn he saw for the first time the features of Dolores, the wife of Ramon the outlaw.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

plural of “drug” — a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic

From this reading But the young man following the direction of La Giralda's nod went out, and in a chamber about which hung a peculiar atmosphere of drugs, he found the outlaw on his knees by a woman's bedside.

(astronomy) the reappearance of a celestial body after an eclipse

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

From this reading When Rollo returned from arranging these matters he found El Sarria's place vacant.

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

From this reading He could discern eye-lashes that lay very broad and dark upon colourless cheeks, a white-wrapped form under snowy coverlets, straight as the dead arrayed for burial, but nevertheless evidently alive, and sleeping peacefully with gently heaving breast.

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

From this reading He could discern eye-lashes that lay very broad and dark upon colourless cheeks, a white-wrapped form under snowy coverlets, straight as the dead arrayed for burial, but nevertheless evidently alive, and sleeping peacefully with gently heaving breast.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Rollo stole forward on tiptoe, and in the pale glimmer of dawn he saw for the first time the features of Dolores, the wife of Ramon the outlaw.

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

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Rollo stole forward on tiptoe, and in the pale glimmer of dawn he saw for the first time the features of Dolores, the wife of Ramon the outlaw.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading But the young man following the direction of La Giralda's nod went out, and in a chamber about which hung a peculiar atmosphere of drugs, he found the outlaw on his knees by a woman's bedside.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Rollo stole forward on tiptoe, and in the pale glimmer of dawn he saw for the first time the features of Dolores, the wife of Ramon the outlaw.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading He could discern eye-lashes that lay very broad and dark upon colourless cheeks, a white-wrapped form under snowy coverlets, straight as the dead arrayed for burial, but nevertheless evidently alive, and sleeping peacefully with gently heaving breast.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Rollo stole forward on tiptoe, and in the pale glimmer of dawn he saw for the first time the features of Dolores, the wife of Ramon the outlaw.

set up or found

From this reading When Rollo returned from arranging these matters he found El Sarria's place vacant.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

in a gradual manner

From this reading He could discern eye-lashes that lay very broad and dark upon colourless cheeks, a white-wrapped form under snowy coverlets, straight as the dead arrayed for burial, but nevertheless evidently alive, and sleeping peacefully with gently heaving breast.

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

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

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

From this reading But the young man following the direction of La Giralda's nod went out, and in a chamber about which hung a peculiar atmosphere of drugs, he found the outlaw on his knees by a woman's bedside.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading Rollo stole forward on tiptoe, and in the pale glimmer of dawn he saw for the first time the features of Dolores, the wife of Ramon the outlaw.

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

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

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

From this reading When Rollo returned from arranging these matters he found El Sarria's place vacant.

an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)

From this reading He could discern eye-lashes that lay very broad and dark upon colourless cheeks, a white-wrapped form under snowy coverlets, straight as the dead arrayed for burial, but nevertheless evidently alive, and sleeping peacefully with gently heaving breast.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

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

From this reading But the young man following the direction of La Giralda's nod went out, and in a chamber about which hung a peculiar atmosphere of drugs, he found the outlaw on his knees by a woman's bedside.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading But the young man following the direction of La Giralda's nod went out, and in a chamber about which hung a peculiar atmosphere of drugs, he found the outlaw on his knees by a woman's bedside.

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

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

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

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading But the young man following the direction of La Giralda's nod went out, and in a chamber about which hung a peculiar atmosphere of drugs, he found the outlaw on his knees by a woman's bedside.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

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

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He could discern eye-lashes that lay very broad and dark upon colourless cheeks, a white-wrapped form under snowy coverlets, straight as the dead arrayed for burial, but nevertheless evidently alive, and sleeping peacefully with gently heaving breast.

the act of departing

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

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

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

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

From this reading But the young man following the direction of La Giralda's nod went out, and in a chamber about which hung a peculiar atmosphere of drugs, he found the outlaw on his knees by a woman's bedside.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading When Rollo returned from arranging these matters he found El Sarria's place vacant.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading He could discern eye-lashes that lay very broad and dark upon colourless cheeks, a white-wrapped form under snowy coverlets, straight as the dead arrayed for burial, but nevertheless evidently alive, and sleeping peacefully with gently heaving breast.

express or signify by nodding

From this reading But the young man following the direction of La Giralda's nod went out, and in a chamber about which hung a peculiar atmosphere of drugs, he found the outlaw on his knees by a woman's bedside.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But the young man following the direction of La Giralda's nod went out, and in a chamber about which hung a peculiar atmosphere of drugs, he found the outlaw on his knees by a woman's bedside.

and nothing more

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading But the young man following the direction of La Giralda's nod went out, and in a chamber about which hung a peculiar atmosphere of drugs, he found the outlaw on his knees by a woman's bedside.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Rollo stole forward on tiptoe, and in the pale glimmer of dawn he saw for the first time the features of Dolores, the wife of Ramon the outlaw.

in a peaceful manner

From this reading He could discern eye-lashes that lay very broad and dark upon colourless cheeks, a white-wrapped form under snowy coverlets, straight as the dead arrayed for burial, but nevertheless evidently alive, and sleeping peacefully with gently heaving breast.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading But the young man following the direction of La Giralda's nod went out, and in a chamber about which hung a peculiar atmosphere of drugs, he found the outlaw on his knees by a woman's bedside.

a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading When Rollo returned from arranging these matters he found El Sarria's place vacant.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

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

From this reading Rollo stole forward on tiptoe, and in the pale glimmer of dawn he saw for the first time the features of Dolores, the wife of Ramon the outlaw.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading When Rollo returned from arranging these matters he found El Sarria's place vacant.

Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

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

From this reading When Rollo returned from arranging these matters he found El Sarria's place vacant.

cut with a saw

From this reading Rollo stole forward on tiptoe, and in the pale glimmer of dawn he saw for the first time the features of Dolores, the wife of Ramon the outlaw.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

the state of being asleep

From this reading He could discern eye-lashes that lay very broad and dark upon colourless cheeks, a white-wrapped form under snowy coverlets, straight as the dead arrayed for burial, but nevertheless evidently alive, and sleeping peacefully with gently heaving breast.

marked by the presence of snow

From this reading He could discern eye-lashes that lay very broad and dark upon colourless cheeks, a white-wrapped form under snowy coverlets, straight as the dead arrayed for burial, but nevertheless evidently alive, and sleeping peacefully with gently heaving breast.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

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

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading Rollo stole forward on tiptoe, and in the pale glimmer of dawn he saw for the first time the features of Dolores, the wife of Ramon the outlaw.

successive (without a break)

From this reading He could discern eye-lashes that lay very broad and dark upon colourless cheeks, a white-wrapped form under snowy coverlets, straight as the dead arrayed for burial, but nevertheless evidently alive, and sleeping peacefully with gently heaving breast.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He could discern eye-lashes that lay very broad and dark upon colourless cheeks, a white-wrapped form under snowy coverlets, straight as the dead arrayed for burial, but nevertheless evidently alive, and sleeping peacefully with gently heaving breast.

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

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading When Rollo returned from arranging these matters he found El Sarria's place vacant.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Rollo stole forward on tiptoe, and in the pale glimmer of dawn he saw for the first time the features of Dolores, the wife of Ramon the outlaw.

walk on one's toes

From this reading Rollo stole forward on tiptoe, and in the pale glimmer of dawn he saw for the first time the features of Dolores, the wife of Ramon the outlaw.

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

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He could discern eye-lashes that lay very broad and dark upon colourless cheeks, a white-wrapped form under snowy coverlets, straight as the dead arrayed for burial, but nevertheless evidently alive, and sleeping peacefully with gently heaving breast.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He could discern eye-lashes that lay very broad and dark upon colourless cheeks, a white-wrapped form under snowy coverlets, straight as the dead arrayed for burial, but nevertheless evidently alive, and sleeping peacefully with gently heaving breast.

void of intelligence or thought

From this reading When Rollo returned from arranging these matters he found El Sarria's place vacant.

precisely as stated

From this reading He could discern eye-lashes that lay very broad and dark upon colourless cheeks, a white-wrapped form under snowy coverlets, straight as the dead arrayed for burial, but nevertheless evidently alive, and sleeping peacefully with gently heaving breast.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

at the time that

From this reading When Rollo returned from arranging these matters he found El Sarria's place vacant.

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

From this reading But the young man following the direction of La Giralda's nod went out, and in a chamber about which hung a peculiar atmosphere of drugs, he found the outlaw on his knees by a woman's bedside.

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

From this reading He could discern eye-lashes that lay very broad and dark upon colourless cheeks, a white-wrapped form under snowy coverlets, straight as the dead arrayed for burial, but nevertheless evidently alive, and sleeping peacefully with gently heaving breast.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Rollo stole forward on tiptoe, and in the pale glimmer of dawn he saw for the first time the features of Dolores, the wife of Ramon the outlaw.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading DON LUIS IS WILLING So saying, Rollo went out and locked the door behind him, leaving La Giralda with a loaded pistol seated beside it to prevent any egress, in case Fernandez had some way of opening the bolts from the inside known only to himself.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading But the young man following the direction of La Giralda's nod went out, and in a chamber about which hung a peculiar atmosphere of drugs, he found the outlaw on his knees by a woman's bedside.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading But the young man following the direction of La Giralda's nod went out, and in a chamber about which hung a peculiar atmosphere of drugs, he found the outlaw on his knees by a woman's bedside.