used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The horsemen who advanced in the canyon, in the direction of Casa-Frama--as the headquarters of the Pincheyras was called--formed a troop of about thirty men.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The horsemen who advanced in the canyon, in the direction of Casa-Frama--as the headquarters of the Pincheyras was called--formed a troop of about thirty men.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The horsemen who advanced in the canyon, in the direction of Casa-Frama--as the headquarters of the Pincheyras was called--formed a troop of about thirty men.
(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 All were well armed and well mounted.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Their costume had a military appearance, and, although riding at a hand gallop, they preserved their order, and rather resembled soldiers or partisans than peaceable travellers who had come to the Cordilleras on business.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All were well armed and well mounted.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Two horsemen, mounted on magnificent black animals, richly harnessed, preceded by a few paces the body of the troop, and were talking together with some animation.
animationnounUS /ˌænəˈmeɪʃən/
the condition of living or the state of being alive
From this reading Two horsemen, mounted on magnificent black animals, richly harnessed, preceded by a few paces the body of the troop, and were talking together with some animation.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Their costume had a military appearance, and, although riding at a hand gallop, they preserved their order, and rather resembled soldiers or partisans than peaceable travellers who had come to the Cordilleras on business.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading All were well armed and well mounted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The horsemen who advanced in the canyon, in the direction of Casa-Frama--as the headquarters of the Pincheyras was called--formed a troop of about thirty men.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT CASA-FRAMA.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Two horsemen, mounted on magnificent black animals, richly harnessed, preceded by a few paces the body of the troop, and were talking together with some animation.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Two horsemen, mounted on magnificent black animals, richly harnessed, preceded by a few paces the body of the troop, and were talking together with some animation.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Their costume had a military appearance, and, although riding at a hand gallop, they preserved their order, and rather resembled soldiers or partisans than peaceable travellers who had come to the Cordilleras on business.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Two horsemen, mounted on magnificent black animals, richly harnessed, preceded by a few paces the body of the troop, and were talking together with some animation.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The horsemen who advanced in the canyon, in the direction of Casa-Frama--as the headquarters of the Pincheyras was called--formed a troop of about thirty men.
canyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading The horsemen who advanced in the canyon, in the direction of Casa-Frama--as the headquarters of the Pincheyras was called--formed a troop of about thirty men.
CASA-FRAMA
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From this reading AT CASA-FRAMA.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Their costume had a military appearance, and, although riding at a hand gallop, they preserved their order, and rather resembled soldiers or partisans than peaceable travellers who had come to the Cordilleras on business.
Cordilleras
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From this reading Their costume had a military appearance, and, although riding at a hand gallop, they preserved their order, and rather resembled soldiers or partisans than peaceable travellers who had come to the Cordilleras on business.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Their costume had a military appearance, and, although riding at a hand gallop, they preserved their order, and rather resembled soldiers or partisans than peaceable travellers who had come to the Cordilleras on business.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The horsemen who advanced in the canyon, in the direction of Casa-Frama--as the headquarters of the Pincheyras was called--formed a troop of about thirty men.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Two horsemen, mounted on magnificent black animals, richly harnessed, preceded by a few paces the body of the troop, and were talking together with some animation.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The horsemen who advanced in the canyon, in the direction of Casa-Frama--as the headquarters of the Pincheyras was called--formed a troop of about thirty men.
gallopverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Their costume had a military appearance, and, although riding at a hand gallop, they preserved their order, and rather resembled soldiers or partisans than peaceable travellers who had come to the Cordilleras on business.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Their costume had a military appearance, and, although riding at a hand gallop, they preserved their order, and rather resembled soldiers or partisans than peaceable travellers who had come to the Cordilleras on business.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Their costume had a military appearance, and, although riding at a hand gallop, they preserved their order, and rather resembled soldiers or partisans than peaceable travellers who had come to the Cordilleras on business.
harnessedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrnəst/
brought under control and put to use
From this reading Two horsemen, mounted on magnificent black animals, richly harnessed, preceded by a few paces the body of the troop, and were talking together with some animation.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading The horsemen who advanced in the canyon, in the direction of Casa-Frama--as the headquarters of the Pincheyras was called--formed a troop of about thirty men.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading The horsemen who advanced in the canyon, in the direction of Casa-Frama--as the headquarters of the Pincheyras was called--formed a troop of about thirty men.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The horsemen who advanced in the canyon, in the direction of Casa-Frama--as the headquarters of the Pincheyras was called--formed a troop of about thirty men.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Two horsemen, mounted on magnificent black animals, richly harnessed, preceded by a few paces the body of the troop, and were talking together with some animation.
the force of workers available
From this reading The horsemen who advanced in the canyon, in the direction of Casa-Frama--as the headquarters of the Pincheyras was called--formed a troop of about thirty men.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Their costume had a military appearance, and, although riding at a hand gallop, they preserved their order, and rather resembled soldiers or partisans than peaceable travellers who had come to the Cordilleras on business.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading All were well armed and well mounted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The horsemen who advanced in the canyon, in the direction of Casa-Frama--as the headquarters of the Pincheyras was called--formed a troop of about thirty men.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Their costume had a military appearance, and, although riding at a hand gallop, they preserved their order, and rather resembled soldiers or partisans than peaceable travellers who had come to the Cordilleras on business.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Their costume had a military appearance, and, although riding at a hand gallop, they preserved their order, and rather resembled soldiers or partisans than peaceable travellers who had come to the Cordilleras on business.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Their costume had a military appearance, and, although riding at a hand gallop, they preserved their order, and rather resembled soldiers or partisans than peaceable travellers who had come to the Cordilleras on business.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Two horsemen, mounted on magnificent black animals, richly harnessed, preceded by a few paces the body of the troop, and were talking together with some animation.
partisansnounUS /ˈpɑːrtəzənz/
plural of “partisan” — a fervent and even militant proponent of something
From this reading Their costume had a military appearance, and, although riding at a hand gallop, they preserved their order, and rather resembled soldiers or partisans than peaceable travellers who had come to the Cordilleras on business.
peaceableadjectiveUS /ˈpiːsəbəl/
inclined or disposed to peace
From this reading Their costume had a military appearance, and, although riding at a hand gallop, they preserved their order, and rather resembled soldiers or partisans than peaceable travellers who had come to the Cordilleras on business.
Pincheyras
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From this reading The horsemen who advanced in the canyon, in the direction of Casa-Frama--as the headquarters of the Pincheyras was called--formed a troop of about thirty men.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading Two horsemen, mounted on magnificent black animals, richly harnessed, preceded by a few paces the body of the troop, and were talking together with some animation.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading Their costume had a military appearance, and, although riding at a hand gallop, they preserved their order, and rather resembled soldiers or partisans than peaceable travellers who had come to the Cordilleras on business.
on the contrary
From this reading Their costume had a military appearance, and, although riding at a hand gallop, they preserved their order, and rather resembled soldiers or partisans than peaceable travellers who had come to the Cordilleras on business.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Their costume had a military appearance, and, although riding at a hand gallop, they preserved their order, and rather resembled soldiers or partisans than peaceable travellers who had come to the Cordilleras on business.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading Two horsemen, mounted on magnificent black animals, richly harnessed, preceded by a few paces the body of the troop, and were talking together with some animation.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Their costume had a military appearance, and, although riding at a hand gallop, they preserved their order, and rather resembled soldiers or partisans than peaceable travellers who had come to the Cordilleras on business.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Their costume had a military appearance, and, although riding at a hand gallop, they preserved their order, and rather resembled soldiers or partisans than peaceable travellers who had come to the Cordilleras on business.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Two horsemen, mounted on magnificent black animals, richly harnessed, preceded by a few paces the body of the troop, and were talking together with some animation.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Two horsemen, mounted on magnificent black animals, richly harnessed, preceded by a few paces the body of the troop, and were talking together with some animation.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Their costume had a military appearance, and, although riding at a hand gallop, they preserved their order, and rather resembled soldiers or partisans than peaceable travellers who had come to the Cordilleras on business.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The horsemen who advanced in the canyon, in the direction of Casa-Frama--as the headquarters of the Pincheyras was called--formed a troop of about thirty men.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their costume had a military appearance, and, although riding at a hand gallop, they preserved their order, and rather resembled soldiers or partisans than peaceable travellers who had come to the Cordilleras on business.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their costume had a military appearance, and, although riding at a hand gallop, they preserved their order, and rather resembled soldiers or partisans than peaceable travellers who had come to the Cordilleras on business.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading The horsemen who advanced in the canyon, in the direction of Casa-Frama--as the headquarters of the Pincheyras was called--formed a troop of about thirty men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Their costume had a military appearance, and, although riding at a hand gallop, they preserved their order, and rather resembled soldiers or partisans than peaceable travellers who had come to the Cordilleras on business.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Two horsemen, mounted on magnificent black animals, richly harnessed, preceded by a few paces the body of the troop, and were talking together with some animation.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading Their costume had a military appearance, and, although riding at a hand gallop, they preserved their order, and rather resembled soldiers or partisans than peaceable travellers who had come to the Cordilleras on business.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading The horsemen who advanced in the canyon, in the direction of Casa-Frama--as the headquarters of the Pincheyras was called--formed a troop of about thirty men.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two horsemen, mounted on magnificent black animals, richly harnessed, preceded by a few paces the body of the troop, and were talking together with some animation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The horsemen who advanced in the canyon, in the direction of Casa-Frama--as the headquarters of the Pincheyras was called--formed a troop of about thirty men.
(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 All were well armed and well mounted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All were well armed and well mounted.
which person or people
From this reading The horsemen who advanced in the canyon, in the direction of Casa-Frama--as the headquarters of the Pincheyras was called--formed a troop of about thirty men.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two horsemen, mounted on magnificent black animals, richly harnessed, preceded by a few paces the body of the troop, and were talking together with some animation.
