from one side of something to the other
From this reading Concha, having formerly vouched so strongly for the old gipsy woman, now nodded triumphantly across to Rollo, who on his part listened intently.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Their suspicions of the morning were cast to the winds, as the Sergeant and La Giralda in turn related their adventures.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Their suspicions of the morning were cast to the winds, as the Sergeant and La Giralda in turn related their adventures.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading PALACE BURGLARS The startling announcement of the Sergeant at once set the whole party in motion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Their suspicions of the morning were cast to the winds, as the Sergeant and La Giralda in turn related their adventures.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PALACE BURGLARS The startling announcement of the Sergeant at once set the whole party in motion.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading As Sergeant Cardono proceeded the young man leaned further and further forward, breathing deeply and regularly.
BURGLARSnounUS /ˈbɜːrɡlərz/
plural of “burglar” — a thief who enters a building with intent to steal
From this reading PALACE BURGLARS The startling announcement of the Sergeant at once set the whole party in motion.
Cardono
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From this reading As Sergeant Cardono proceeded the young man leaned further and further forward, breathing deeply and regularly.
put or send forth
From this reading Their suspicions of the morning were cast to the winds, as the Sergeant and La Giralda in turn related their adventures.
ConchanounUS /ˈkɑːntʃə/
(anatomy) a structure that resembles a shell in shape
From this reading Concha, having formerly vouched so strongly for the old gipsy woman, now nodded triumphantly across to Rollo, who on his part listened intently.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading As Sergeant Cardono proceeded the young man leaned further and further forward, breathing deeply and regularly.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The expression on his face was that of fierce and keen resolution.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The expression on his face was that of fierce and keen resolution.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The expression on his face was that of fierce and keen resolution.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Concha, having formerly vouched so strongly for the old gipsy woman, now nodded triumphantly across to Rollo, who on his part listened intently.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading Concha, having formerly vouched so strongly for the old gipsy woman, now nodded triumphantly across to Rollo, who on his part listened intently.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading As Sergeant Cardono proceeded the young man leaned further and further forward, breathing deeply and regularly.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading As Sergeant Cardono proceeded the young man leaned further and further forward, breathing deeply and regularly.
gipsynoun
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading Concha, having formerly vouched so strongly for the old gipsy woman, now nodded triumphantly across to Rollo, who on his part listened intently.
Giralda
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From this reading Their suspicions of the morning were cast to the winds, as the Sergeant and La Giralda in turn related their adventures.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Concha, having formerly vouched so strongly for the old gipsy woman, now nodded triumphantly across to Rollo, who on his part listened intently.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Concha, having formerly vouched so strongly for the old gipsy woman, now nodded triumphantly across to Rollo, who on his part listened intently.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PALACE BURGLARS The startling announcement of the Sergeant at once set the whole party in motion.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading Concha, having formerly vouched so strongly for the old gipsy woman, now nodded triumphantly across to Rollo, who on his part listened intently.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The expression on his face was that of fierce and keen resolution.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Their suspicions of the morning were cast to the winds, as the Sergeant and La Giralda in turn related their adventures.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading As Sergeant Cardono proceeded the young man leaned further and further forward, breathing deeply and regularly.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Concha, having formerly vouched so strongly for the old gipsy woman, now nodded triumphantly across to Rollo, who on his part listened intently.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As Sergeant Cardono proceeded the young man leaned further and further forward, breathing deeply and regularly.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Their suspicions of the morning were cast to the winds, as the Sergeant and La Giralda in turn related their adventures.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading PALACE BURGLARS The startling announcement of the Sergeant at once set the whole party in motion.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Concha, having formerly vouched so strongly for the old gipsy woman, now nodded triumphantly across to Rollo, who on his part listened intently.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Concha, having formerly vouched so strongly for the old gipsy woman, now nodded triumphantly across to Rollo, who on his part listened intently.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PALACE BURGLARS The startling announcement of the Sergeant at once set the whole party in motion.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Concha, having formerly vouched so strongly for the old gipsy woman, now nodded triumphantly across to Rollo, who on his part listened intently.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Concha, having formerly vouched so strongly for the old gipsy woman, now nodded triumphantly across to Rollo, who on his part listened intently.
on one occasion
From this reading PALACE BURGLARS The startling announcement of the Sergeant at once set the whole party in motion.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading PALACE BURGLARS The startling announcement of the Sergeant at once set the whole party in motion.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Concha, having formerly vouched so strongly for the old gipsy woman, now nodded triumphantly across to Rollo, who on his part listened intently.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading PALACE BURGLARS The startling announcement of the Sergeant at once set the whole party in motion.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading As Sergeant Cardono proceeded the young man leaned further and further forward, breathing deeply and regularly.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading As Sergeant Cardono proceeded the young man leaned further and further forward, breathing deeply and regularly.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Their suspicions of the morning were cast to the winds, as the Sergeant and La Giralda in turn related their adventures.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading The expression on his face was that of fierce and keen resolution.
RollonounUS /ˈrɑːloʊ/
Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)
From this reading Concha, having formerly vouched so strongly for the old gipsy woman, now nodded triumphantly across to Rollo, who on his part listened intently.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading PALACE BURGLARS The startling announcement of the Sergeant at once set the whole party in motion.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading PALACE BURGLARS The startling announcement of the Sergeant at once set the whole party in motion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Concha, having formerly vouched so strongly for the old gipsy woman, now nodded triumphantly across to Rollo, who on his part listened intently.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading PALACE BURGLARS The startling announcement of the Sergeant at once set the whole party in motion.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading Concha, having formerly vouched so strongly for the old gipsy woman, now nodded triumphantly across to Rollo, who on his part listened intently.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Their suspicions of the morning were cast to the winds, as the Sergeant and La Giralda in turn related their adventures.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The expression on his face was that of fierce and keen resolution.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PALACE BURGLARS The startling announcement of the Sergeant at once set the whole party in motion.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their suspicions of the morning were cast to the winds, as the Sergeant and La Giralda in turn related their adventures.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Their suspicions of the morning were cast to the winds, as the Sergeant and La Giralda in turn related their adventures.
triumphantlyadverbUS /traɪˈʌmfəntli/
in a triumphant manner
From this reading Concha, having formerly vouched so strongly for the old gipsy woman, now nodded triumphantly across to Rollo, who on his part listened intently.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Their suspicions of the morning were cast to the winds, as the Sergeant and La Giralda in turn related their adventures.
vouchedverbUS /vaʊtʃt/
past form of “vouch” — give personal assurance; guarantee
From this reading Concha, having formerly vouched so strongly for the old gipsy woman, now nodded triumphantly across to Rollo, who on his part listened intently.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The expression on his face was that of fierce and keen resolution.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Their suspicions of the morning were cast to the winds, as the Sergeant and La Giralda in turn related their adventures.
which person or people
From this reading Concha, having formerly vouched so strongly for the old gipsy woman, now nodded triumphantly across to Rollo, who on his part listened intently.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading PALACE BURGLARS The startling announcement of the Sergeant at once set the whole party in motion.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Their suspicions of the morning were cast to the winds, as the Sergeant and La Giralda in turn related their adventures.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Concha, having formerly vouched so strongly for the old gipsy woman, now nodded triumphantly across to Rollo, who on his part listened intently.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As Sergeant Cardono proceeded the young man leaned further and further forward, breathing deeply and regularly.
