used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Meanwhile the gauchos had left the woods, and had retaken, at a smart pace, the path which was to lead them to the Rio Dulce, until they heard the gallop of a horse.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading After some minutes hesitation, they resolved to make their minds clear on the subject, and to know definitely how to act towards the horseman.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After some minutes hesitation, they resolved to make their minds clear on the subject, and to know definitely how to act towards the horseman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Meanwhile the gauchos had left the woods, and had retaken, at a smart pace, the path which was to lead them to the Rio Dulce, until they heard the gallop of a horse.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading This invisible horse annoyed them considerably.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Meanwhile the gauchos had left the woods, and had retaken, at a smart pace, the path which was to lead them to the Rio Dulce, until they heard the gallop of a horse.
athwartadverbUS /əˈθwɔːrt/
at right angles to the center line of a ship
From this reading They therefore turned their bridles, and boldly stood athwart the path.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading They therefore turned their bridles, and boldly stood athwart the path.
bridles
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From this reading They therefore turned their bridles, and boldly stood athwart the path.
CABRAL
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From this reading ZENO CABRAL.
rid of obstructions
From this reading After some minutes hesitation, they resolved to make their minds clear on the subject, and to know definitely how to act towards the horseman.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading This invisible horse annoyed them considerably.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading After some minutes hesitation, they resolved to make their minds clear on the subject, and to know definitely how to act towards the horseman.
Dulce
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From this reading Meanwhile the gauchos had left the woods, and had retaken, at a smart pace, the path which was to lead them to the Rio Dulce, until they heard the gallop of a horse.
gallopverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Meanwhile the gauchos had left the woods, and had retaken, at a smart pace, the path which was to lead them to the Rio Dulce, until they heard the gallop of a horse.
gauchosnounUS /ˈɡaʊtʃoʊz/
plural of “gaucho” — a cowboy of the South American pampas
From this reading Meanwhile the gauchos had left the woods, and had retaken, at a smart pace, the path which was to lead them to the Rio Dulce, until they heard the gallop of a horse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Meanwhile the gauchos had left the woods, and had retaken, at a smart pace, the path which was to lead them to the Rio Dulce, until they heard the gallop of a horse.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Meanwhile the gauchos had left the woods, and had retaken, at a smart pace, the path which was to lead them to the Rio Dulce, until they heard the gallop of a horse.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading After some minutes hesitation, they resolved to make their minds clear on the subject, and to know definitely how to act towards the horseman.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Meanwhile the gauchos had left the woods, and had retaken, at a smart pace, the path which was to lead them to the Rio Dulce, until they heard the gallop of a horse.
horsemannounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
a man skilled in equitation
From this reading After some minutes hesitation, they resolved to make their minds clear on the subject, and to know definitely how to act towards the horseman.
how
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From this reading After some minutes hesitation, they resolved to make their minds clear on the subject, and to know definitely how to act towards the horseman.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading This invisible horse annoyed them considerably.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading After some minutes hesitation, they resolved to make their minds clear on the subject, and to know definitely how to act towards the horseman.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Meanwhile the gauchos had left the woods, and had retaken, at a smart pace, the path which was to lead them to the Rio Dulce, until they heard the gallop of a horse.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Meanwhile the gauchos had left the woods, and had retaken, at a smart pace, the path which was to lead them to the Rio Dulce, until they heard the gallop of a horse.
engage in
From this reading After some minutes hesitation, they resolved to make their minds clear on the subject, and to know definitely how to act towards the horseman.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile the gauchos had left the woods, and had retaken, at a smart pace, the path which was to lead them to the Rio Dulce, until they heard the gallop of a horse.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading After some minutes hesitation, they resolved to make their minds clear on the subject, and to know definitely how to act towards the horseman.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading After some minutes hesitation, they resolved to make their minds clear on the subject, and to know definitely how to act towards the horseman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meanwhile the gauchos had left the woods, and had retaken, at a smart pace, the path which was to lead them to the Rio Dulce, until they heard the gallop of a horse.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After some minutes hesitation, they resolved to make their minds clear on the subject, and to know definitely how to act towards the horseman.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Meanwhile the gauchos had left the woods, and had retaken, at a smart pace, the path which was to lead them to the Rio Dulce, until they heard the gallop of a horse.
a course of conduct
From this reading Meanwhile the gauchos had left the woods, and had retaken, at a smart pace, the path which was to lead them to the Rio Dulce, until they heard the gallop of a horse.
determined
From this reading After some minutes hesitation, they resolved to make their minds clear on the subject, and to know definitely how to act towards the horseman.
retakenverbUS /riˈteɪkən/
inflected form of “retake” — take back by force, as after a battle
From this reading Meanwhile the gauchos had left the woods, and had retaken, at a smart pace, the path which was to lead them to the Rio Dulce, until they heard the gallop of a horse.
RionounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading Meanwhile the gauchos had left the woods, and had retaken, at a smart pace, the path which was to lead them to the Rio Dulce, until they heard the gallop of a horse.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading Meanwhile the gauchos had left the woods, and had retaken, at a smart pace, the path which was to lead them to the Rio Dulce, until they heard the gallop of a horse.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After some minutes hesitation, they resolved to make their minds clear on the subject, and to know definitely how to act towards the horseman.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading They therefore turned their bridles, and boldly stood athwart the path.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading After some minutes hesitation, they resolved to make their minds clear on the subject, and to know definitely how to act towards the horseman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meanwhile the gauchos had left the woods, and had retaken, at a smart pace, the path which was to lead them to the Rio Dulce, until they heard the gallop of a horse.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After some minutes hesitation, they resolved to make their minds clear on the subject, and to know definitely how to act towards the horseman.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Meanwhile the gauchos had left the woods, and had retaken, at a smart pace, the path which was to lead them to the Rio Dulce, until they heard the gallop of a horse.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading They therefore turned their bridles, and boldly stood athwart the path.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Meanwhile the gauchos had left the woods, and had retaken, at a smart pace, the path which was to lead them to the Rio Dulce, until they heard the gallop of a horse.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This invisible horse annoyed them considerably.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Meanwhile the gauchos had left the woods, and had retaken, at a smart pace, the path which was to lead them to the Rio Dulce, until they heard the gallop of a horse.
in the direction of
From this reading After some minutes hesitation, they resolved to make their minds clear on the subject, and to know definitely how to act towards the horseman.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading They therefore turned their bridles, and boldly stood athwart the path.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Meanwhile the gauchos had left the woods, and had retaken, at a smart pace, the path which was to lead them to the Rio Dulce, until they heard the gallop of a horse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Meanwhile the gauchos had left the woods, and had retaken, at a smart pace, the path which was to lead them to the Rio Dulce, until they heard the gallop of a horse.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile the gauchos had left the woods, and had retaken, at a smart pace, the path which was to lead them to the Rio Dulce, until they heard the gallop of a horse.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Meanwhile the gauchos had left the woods, and had retaken, at a smart pace, the path which was to lead them to the Rio Dulce, until they heard the gallop of a horse.
ZENOnounUS /ˈzeɪnoʊ/
ancient Greek philosopher who formulated paradoxes that defended the belief that motion and change are illusory (circa 495-430 BC)
From this reading ZENO CABRAL.
