Chapter VIII

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The robbers of Las Acenas had not been caught, and every one declared, with more or less authority, that they were still prowling about the place, ready to slip in anywhere at some unexpected minute.

refrain from voting

From this reading BURGLARS The notables of Sarrio resolved to abstain from setting foot in the street at night, therefore the Club, Graell's shop-parlor, and even Morana's, were all deserted at an early hour.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Nevertheless, as one gets accustomed to everything, even illness, and even to the discussions at the atheneum, they became accustomed to the danger, and again sallied forth of an evening, after taking great precautions to well lock up their houses.

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From this reading The robbers of Las Acenas had not been caught, and every one declared, with more or less authority, that they were still prowling about the place, ready to slip in anywhere at some unexpected minute.

later than; following

From this reading Nevertheless, as one gets accustomed to everything, even illness, and even to the discussions at the atheneum, they became accustomed to the danger, and again sallied forth of an evening, after taking great precautions to well lock up their houses.

anew

From this reading Nevertheless, as one gets accustomed to everything, even illness, and even to the discussions at the atheneum, they became accustomed to the danger, and again sallied forth of an evening, after taking great precautions to well lock up their houses.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading BURGLARS The notables of Sarrio resolved to abstain from setting foot in the street at night, therefore the Club, Graell's shop-parlor, and even Morana's, were all deserted at an early hour.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading BURGLARS The notables of Sarrio resolved to abstain from setting foot in the street at night, therefore the Club, Graell's shop-parlor, and even Morana's, were all deserted at an early hour.

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

From this reading BURGLARS The notables of Sarrio resolved to abstain from setting foot in the street at night, therefore the Club, Graell's shop-parlor, and even Morana's, were all deserted at an early hour.

at or in or to any place

From this reading The robbers of Las Acenas had not been caught, and every one declared, with more or less authority, that they were still prowling about the place, ready to slip in anywhere at some unexpected minute.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, as one gets accustomed to everything, even illness, and even to the discussions at the atheneum, they became accustomed to the danger, and again sallied forth of an evening, after taking great precautions to well lock up their houses.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BURGLARS The notables of Sarrio resolved to abstain from setting foot in the street at night, therefore the Club, Graell's shop-parlor, and even Morana's, were all deserted at an early hour.

a literary or scientific association for the promotion of learning

From this reading Nevertheless, as one gets accustomed to everything, even illness, and even to the discussions at the atheneum, they became accustomed to the danger, and again sallied forth of an evening, after taking great precautions to well lock up their houses.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading The robbers of Las Acenas had not been caught, and every one declared, with more or less authority, that they were still prowling about the place, ready to slip in anywhere at some unexpected minute.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights

From this reading The five or six locksmiths in the town were given more orders for locks, bolts, iron bars, and patent keys than they could execute.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, as one gets accustomed to everything, even illness, and even to the discussions at the atheneum, they became accustomed to the danger, and again sallied forth of an evening, after taking great precautions to well lock up their houses.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The robbers of Las Acenas had not been caught, and every one declared, with more or less authority, that they were still prowling about the place, ready to slip in anywhere at some unexpected minute.

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

From this reading The five or six locksmiths in the town were given more orders for locks, bolts, iron bars, and patent keys than they could execute.

plural of “burglar” — a thief who enters a building with intent to steal

From this reading BURGLARS The notables of Sarrio resolved to abstain from setting foot in the street at night, therefore the Club, Graell's shop-parlor, and even Morana's, were all deserted at an early hour.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading The robbers of Las Acenas had not been caught, and every one declared, with more or less authority, that they were still prowling about the place, ready to slip in anywhere at some unexpected minute.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading BURGLARS The notables of Sarrio resolved to abstain from setting foot in the street at night, therefore the Club, Graell's shop-parlor, and even Morana's, were all deserted at an early hour.

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

From this reading The five or six locksmiths in the town were given more orders for locks, bolts, iron bars, and patent keys than they could execute.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Nevertheless, as one gets accustomed to everything, even illness, and even to the discussions at the atheneum, they became accustomed to the danger, and again sallied forth of an evening, after taking great precautions to well lock up their houses.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading The robbers of Las Acenas had not been caught, and every one declared, with more or less authority, that they were still prowling about the place, ready to slip in anywhere at some unexpected minute.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading BURGLARS The notables of Sarrio resolved to abstain from setting foot in the street at night, therefore the Club, Graell's shop-parlor, and even Morana's, were all deserted at an early hour.

plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading Nevertheless, as one gets accustomed to everything, even illness, and even to the discussions at the atheneum, they became accustomed to the danger, and again sallied forth of an evening, after taking great precautions to well lock up their houses.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading BURGLARS The notables of Sarrio resolved to abstain from setting foot in the street at night, therefore the Club, Graell's shop-parlor, and even Morana's, were all deserted at an early hour.

divisible by two

From this reading BURGLARS The notables of Sarrio resolved to abstain from setting foot in the street at night, therefore the Club, Graell's shop-parlor, and even Morana's, were all deserted at an early hour.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Nevertheless, as one gets accustomed to everything, even illness, and even to the discussions at the atheneum, they became accustomed to the danger, and again sallied forth of an evening, after taking great precautions to well lock up their houses.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The robbers of Las Acenas had not been caught, and every one declared, with more or less authority, that they were still prowling about the place, ready to slip in anywhere at some unexpected minute.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Nevertheless, as one gets accustomed to everything, even illness, and even to the discussions at the atheneum, they became accustomed to the danger, and again sallied forth of an evening, after taking great precautions to well lock up their houses.

kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment

From this reading The five or six locksmiths in the town were given more orders for locks, bolts, iron bars, and patent keys than they could execute.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first to venture was Marin.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The five or six locksmiths in the town were given more orders for locks, bolts, iron bars, and patent keys than they could execute.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading BURGLARS The notables of Sarrio resolved to abstain from setting foot in the street at night, therefore the Club, Graell's shop-parlor, and even Morana's, were all deserted at an early hour.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The five or six locksmiths in the town were given more orders for locks, bolts, iron bars, and patent keys than they could execute.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, as one gets accustomed to everything, even illness, and even to the discussions at the atheneum, they became accustomed to the danger, and again sallied forth of an evening, after taking great precautions to well lock up their houses.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading BURGLARS The notables of Sarrio resolved to abstain from setting foot in the street at night, therefore the Club, Graell's shop-parlor, and even Morana's, were all deserted at an early hour.

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading Nevertheless, as one gets accustomed to everything, even illness, and even to the discussions at the atheneum, they became accustomed to the danger, and again sallied forth of an evening, after taking great precautions to well lock up their houses.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The five or six locksmiths in the town were given more orders for locks, bolts, iron bars, and patent keys than they could execute.

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From this reading BURGLARS The notables of Sarrio resolved to abstain from setting foot in the street at night, therefore the Club, Graell's shop-parlor, and even Morana's, were all deserted at an early hour.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Nevertheless, as one gets accustomed to everything, even illness, and even to the discussions at the atheneum, they became accustomed to the danger, and again sallied forth of an evening, after taking great precautions to well lock up their houses.

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

From this reading The robbers of Las Acenas had not been caught, and every one declared, with more or less authority, that they were still prowling about the place, ready to slip in anywhere at some unexpected minute.

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

From this reading BURGLARS The notables of Sarrio resolved to abstain from setting foot in the street at night, therefore the Club, Graell's shop-parlor, and even Morana's, were all deserted at an early hour.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Nevertheless, as one gets accustomed to everything, even illness, and even to the discussions at the atheneum, they became accustomed to the danger, and again sallied forth of an evening, after taking great precautions to well lock up their houses.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading Nevertheless, as one gets accustomed to everything, even illness, and even to the discussions at the atheneum, they became accustomed to the danger, and again sallied forth of an evening, after taking great precautions to well lock up their houses.

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

From this reading BURGLARS The notables of Sarrio resolved to abstain from setting foot in the street at night, therefore the Club, Graell's shop-parlor, and even Morana's, were all deserted at an early hour.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading The five or six locksmiths in the town were given more orders for locks, bolts, iron bars, and patent keys than they could execute.

plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading The five or six locksmiths in the town were given more orders for locks, bolts, iron bars, and patent keys than they could execute.

plural of “la” — a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading The robbers of Las Acenas had not been caught, and every one declared, with more or less authority, that they were still prowling about the place, ready to slip in anywhere at some unexpected minute.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The robbers of Las Acenas had not been caught, and every one declared, with more or less authority, that they were still prowling about the place, ready to slip in anywhere at some unexpected minute.

fasten with a lock

From this reading Nevertheless, as one gets accustomed to everything, even illness, and even to the discussions at the atheneum, they became accustomed to the danger, and again sallied forth of an evening, after taking great precautions to well lock up their houses.

plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

From this reading The five or six locksmiths in the town were given more orders for locks, bolts, iron bars, and patent keys than they could execute.

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From this reading The five or six locksmiths in the town were given more orders for locks, bolts, iron bars, and patent keys than they could execute.

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

From this reading The first to venture was Marin.

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

From this reading The robbers of Las Acenas had not been caught, and every one declared, with more or less authority, that they were still prowling about the place, ready to slip in anywhere at some unexpected minute.

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

From this reading BURGLARS The notables of Sarrio resolved to abstain from setting foot in the street at night, therefore the Club, Graell's shop-parlor, and even Morana's, were all deserted at an early hour.

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

From this reading The five or six locksmiths in the town were given more orders for locks, bolts, iron bars, and patent keys than they could execute.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless, as one gets accustomed to everything, even illness, and even to the discussions at the atheneum, they became accustomed to the danger, and again sallied forth of an evening, after taking great precautions to well lock up their houses.

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

From this reading BURGLARS The notables of Sarrio resolved to abstain from setting foot in the street at night, therefore the Club, Graell's shop-parlor, and even Morana's, were all deserted at an early hour.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The robbers of Las Acenas had not been caught, and every one declared, with more or less authority, that they were still prowling about the place, ready to slip in anywhere at some unexpected minute.

plural of “notable” — a celebrity who is an inspiration to others

From this reading BURGLARS The notables of Sarrio resolved to abstain from setting foot in the street at night, therefore the Club, Graell's shop-parlor, and even Morana's, were all deserted at an early hour.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BURGLARS The notables of Sarrio resolved to abstain from setting foot in the street at night, therefore the Club, Graell's shop-parlor, and even Morana's, were all deserted at an early hour.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The robbers of Las Acenas had not been caught, and every one declared, with more or less authority, that they were still prowling about the place, ready to slip in anywhere at some unexpected minute.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The five or six locksmiths in the town were given more orders for locks, bolts, iron bars, and patent keys than they could execute.

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

From this reading The five or six locksmiths in the town were given more orders for locks, bolts, iron bars, and patent keys than they could execute.

obtain a patent for

From this reading The five or six locksmiths in the town were given more orders for locks, bolts, iron bars, and patent keys than they could execute.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The robbers of Las Acenas had not been caught, and every one declared, with more or less authority, that they were still prowling about the place, ready to slip in anywhere at some unexpected minute.

plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading Nevertheless, as one gets accustomed to everything, even illness, and even to the discussions at the atheneum, they became accustomed to the danger, and again sallied forth of an evening, after taking great precautions to well lock up their houses.

-ing form of “prowl” — move about in or as if in a predatory manner

From this reading The robbers of Las Acenas had not been caught, and every one declared, with more or less authority, that they were still prowling about the place, ready to slip in anywhere at some unexpected minute.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading The robbers of Las Acenas had not been caught, and every one declared, with more or less authority, that they were still prowling about the place, ready to slip in anywhere at some unexpected minute.

determined

From this reading BURGLARS The notables of Sarrio resolved to abstain from setting foot in the street at night, therefore the Club, Graell's shop-parlor, and even Morana's, were all deserted at an early hour.

Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.

From this reading The robbers of Las Acenas had not been caught, and every one declared, with more or less authority, that they were still prowling about the place, ready to slip in anywhere at some unexpected minute.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, as one gets accustomed to everything, even illness, and even to the discussions at the atheneum, they became accustomed to the danger, and again sallied forth of an evening, after taking great precautions to well lock up their houses.

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

From this reading BURGLARS The notables of Sarrio resolved to abstain from setting foot in the street at night, therefore the Club, Graell's shop-parlor, and even Morana's, were all deserted at an early hour.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading BURGLARS The notables of Sarrio resolved to abstain from setting foot in the street at night, therefore the Club, Graell's shop-parlor, and even Morana's, were all deserted at an early hour.

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

From this reading BURGLARS The notables of Sarrio resolved to abstain from setting foot in the street at night, therefore the Club, Graell's shop-parlor, and even Morana's, were all deserted at an early hour.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading The five or six locksmiths in the town were given more orders for locks, bolts, iron bars, and patent keys than they could execute.

move stealthily

From this reading The robbers of Las Acenas had not been caught, and every one declared, with more or less authority, that they were still prowling about the place, ready to slip in anywhere at some unexpected minute.

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

From this reading The robbers of Las Acenas had not been caught, and every one declared, with more or less authority, that they were still prowling about the place, ready to slip in anywhere at some unexpected minute.

not in physical motion

From this reading The robbers of Las Acenas had not been caught, and every one declared, with more or less authority, that they were still prowling about the place, ready to slip in anywhere at some unexpected minute.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading BURGLARS The notables of Sarrio resolved to abstain from setting foot in the street at night, therefore the Club, Graell's shop-parlor, and even Morana's, were all deserted at an early hour.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Nevertheless, as one gets accustomed to everything, even illness, and even to the discussions at the atheneum, they became accustomed to the danger, and again sallied forth of an evening, after taking great precautions to well lock up their houses.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The five or six locksmiths in the town were given more orders for locks, bolts, iron bars, and patent keys than they could execute.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The robbers of Las Acenas had not been caught, and every one declared, with more or less authority, that they were still prowling about the place, ready to slip in anywhere at some unexpected minute.

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

From this reading BURGLARS The notables of Sarrio resolved to abstain from setting foot in the street at night, therefore the Club, Graell's shop-parlor, and even Morana's, were all deserted at an early hour.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Nevertheless, as one gets accustomed to everything, even illness, and even to the discussions at the atheneum, they became accustomed to the danger, and again sallied forth of an evening, after taking great precautions to well lock up their houses.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading BURGLARS The notables of Sarrio resolved to abstain from setting foot in the street at night, therefore the Club, Graell's shop-parlor, and even Morana's, were all deserted at an early hour.

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

From this reading The five or six locksmiths in the town were given more orders for locks, bolts, iron bars, and patent keys than they could execute.

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

From this reading BURGLARS The notables of Sarrio resolved to abstain from setting foot in the street at night, therefore the Club, Graell's shop-parlor, and even Morana's, were all deserted at an early hour.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The five or six locksmiths in the town were given more orders for locks, bolts, iron bars, and patent keys than they could execute.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading The robbers of Las Acenas had not been caught, and every one declared, with more or less authority, that they were still prowling about the place, ready to slip in anywhere at some unexpected minute.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, as one gets accustomed to everything, even illness, and even to the discussions at the atheneum, they became accustomed to the danger, and again sallied forth of an evening, after taking great precautions to well lock up their houses.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading The first to venture was Marin.

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

From this reading The first to venture was Marin.

(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 Nevertheless, as one gets accustomed to everything, even illness, and even to the discussions at the atheneum, they became accustomed to the danger, and again sallied forth of an evening, after taking great precautions to well lock up their houses.

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

From this reading BURGLARS The notables of Sarrio resolved to abstain from setting foot in the street at night, therefore the Club, Graell's shop-parlor, and even Morana's, were all deserted at an early hour.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The robbers of Las Acenas had not been caught, and every one declared, with more or less authority, that they were still prowling about the place, ready to slip in anywhere at some unexpected minute.