Chapter XX

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

From this reading We must now return to the Guaycurus chiefs, whom we left at the moment when, following Don Zeno Cabral, they entered a cavern where the Montonero--at least according to the words he made use of in accosting them--appeared to have given a rendezvous to the Cougar.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading We must now return to the Guaycurus chiefs, whom we left at the moment when, following Don Zeno Cabral, they entered a cavern where the Montonero--at least according to the words he made use of in accosting them--appeared to have given a rendezvous to the Cougar.

-ing form of “accost” — speak to someone

From this reading We must now return to the Guaycurus chiefs, whom we left at the moment when, following Don Zeno Cabral, they entered a cavern where the Montonero--at least according to the words he made use of in accosting them--appeared to have given a rendezvous to the Cougar.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading This cavern--the entry of which, without knowing it well, it was impossible to distinguish from without, by reason of the conformation of the ground of which it formed the centre, and of the difficulty with which it was reached--was vast and perfectly light, on account of a number of almost imperceptible fissures which allowed the light to penetrate at the same time as it renewed the air.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading This cavern--the entry of which, without knowing it well, it was impossible to distinguish from without, by reason of the conformation of the ground of which it formed the centre, and of the difficulty with which it was reached--was vast and perfectly light, on account of a number of almost imperceptible fissures which allowed the light to penetrate at the same time as it renewed the air.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading This cavern--the entry of which, without knowing it well, it was impossible to distinguish from without, by reason of the conformation of the ground of which it formed the centre, and of the difficulty with which it was reached--was vast and perfectly light, on account of a number of almost imperceptible fissures which allowed the light to penetrate at the same time as it renewed the air.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading This cavern--the entry of which, without knowing it well, it was impossible to distinguish from without, by reason of the conformation of the ground of which it formed the centre, and of the difficulty with which it was reached--was vast and perfectly light, on account of a number of almost imperceptible fissures which allowed the light to penetrate at the same time as it renewed the air.

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

From this reading This cavern--the entry of which, without knowing it well, it was impossible to distinguish from without, by reason of the conformation of the ground of which it formed the centre, and of the difficulty with which it was reached--was vast and perfectly light, on account of a number of almost imperceptible fissures which allowed the light to penetrate at the same time as it renewed the air.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading We must now return to the Guaycurus chiefs, whom we left at the moment when, following Don Zeno Cabral, they entered a cavern where the Montonero--at least according to the words he made use of in accosting them--appeared to have given a rendezvous to the Cougar.

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

From this reading This cavern--the entry of which, without knowing it well, it was impossible to distinguish from without, by reason of the conformation of the ground of which it formed the centre, and of the difficulty with which it was reached--was vast and perfectly light, on account of a number of almost imperceptible fissures which allowed the light to penetrate at the same time as it renewed the air.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We must now return to the Guaycurus chiefs, whom we left at the moment when, following Don Zeno Cabral, they entered a cavern where the Montonero--at least according to the words he made use of in accosting them--appeared to have given a rendezvous to the Cougar.

in an awkward manner

From this reading The spot where the partisans stopped, that is to say at a few steps from the opening, contained several seats formed by blocks of oak awkwardly squared, and two or three masses of dried leaves, serving probably for beds to those who came to seek a temporary refuge in this place.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The spot where the partisans stopped, that is to say at a few steps from the opening, contained several seats formed by blocks of oak awkwardly squared, and two or three masses of dried leaves, serving probably for beds to those who came to seek a temporary refuge in this place.

plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading The spot where the partisans stopped, that is to say at a few steps from the opening, contained several seats formed by blocks of oak awkwardly squared, and two or three masses of dried leaves, serving probably for beds to those who came to seek a temporary refuge in this place.

the lower side of anything

From this reading At the bottom and on the sides several galleries opened, which were lost under the mountain at probably very great distances.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This cavern--the entry of which, without knowing it well, it was impossible to distinguish from without, by reason of the conformation of the ground of which it formed the centre, and of the difficulty with which it was reached--was vast and perfectly light, on account of a number of almost imperceptible fissures which allowed the light to penetrate at the same time as it renewed the air.

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

From this reading We must now return to the Guaycurus chiefs, whom we left at the moment when, following Don Zeno Cabral, they entered a cavern where the Montonero--at least according to the words he made use of in accosting them--appeared to have given a rendezvous to the Cougar.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The spot where the partisans stopped, that is to say at a few steps from the opening, contained several seats formed by blocks of oak awkwardly squared, and two or three masses of dried leaves, serving probably for beds to those who came to seek a temporary refuge in this place.

A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.

From this reading We must now return to the Guaycurus chiefs, whom we left at the moment when, following Don Zeno Cabral, they entered a cavern where the Montonero--at least according to the words he made use of in accosting them--appeared to have given a rendezvous to the Cougar.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading This cavern--the entry of which, without knowing it well, it was impossible to distinguish from without, by reason of the conformation of the ground of which it formed the centre, and of the difficulty with which it was reached--was vast and perfectly light, on account of a number of almost imperceptible fissures which allowed the light to penetrate at the same time as it renewed the air.

plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge

From this reading We must now return to the Guaycurus chiefs, whom we left at the moment when, following Don Zeno Cabral, they entered a cavern where the Montonero--at least according to the words he made use of in accosting them--appeared to have given a rendezvous to the Cougar.

a symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing

From this reading This cavern--the entry of which, without knowing it well, it was impossible to distinguish from without, by reason of the conformation of the ground of which it formed the centre, and of the difficulty with which it was reached--was vast and perfectly light, on account of a number of almost imperceptible fissures which allowed the light to penetrate at the same time as it renewed the air.

gotten under control

From this reading The spot where the partisans stopped, that is to say at a few steps from the opening, contained several seats formed by blocks of oak awkwardly squared, and two or three masses of dried leaves, serving probably for beds to those who came to seek a temporary refuge in this place.

large American feline resembling a lion

From this reading We must now return to the Guaycurus chiefs, whom we left at the moment when, following Don Zeno Cabral, they entered a cavern where the Montonero--at least according to the words he made use of in accosting them--appeared to have given a rendezvous to the Cougar.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading This cavern--the entry of which, without knowing it well, it was impossible to distinguish from without, by reason of the conformation of the ground of which it formed the centre, and of the difficulty with which it was reached--was vast and perfectly light, on account of a number of almost imperceptible fissures which allowed the light to penetrate at the same time as it renewed the air.

plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading At the bottom and on the sides several galleries opened, which were lost under the mountain at probably very great distances.

mark as different

From this reading This cavern--the entry of which, without knowing it well, it was impossible to distinguish from without, by reason of the conformation of the ground of which it formed the centre, and of the difficulty with which it was reached--was vast and perfectly light, on account of a number of almost imperceptible fissures which allowed the light to penetrate at the same time as it renewed the air.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading We must now return to the Guaycurus chiefs, whom we left at the moment when, following Don Zeno Cabral, they entered a cavern where the Montonero--at least according to the words he made use of in accosting them--appeared to have given a rendezvous to the Cougar.

not still wet

From this reading The spot where the partisans stopped, that is to say at a few steps from the opening, contained several seats formed by blocks of oak awkwardly squared, and two or three masses of dried leaves, serving probably for beds to those who came to seek a temporary refuge in this place.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading We must now return to the Guaycurus chiefs, whom we left at the moment when, following Don Zeno Cabral, they entered a cavern where the Montonero--at least according to the words he made use of in accosting them--appeared to have given a rendezvous to the Cougar.

an item inserted in a written record

From this reading This cavern--the entry of which, without knowing it well, it was impossible to distinguish from without, by reason of the conformation of the ground of which it formed the centre, and of the difficulty with which it was reached--was vast and perfectly light, on account of a number of almost imperceptible fissures which allowed the light to penetrate at the same time as it renewed the air.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The spot where the partisans stopped, that is to say at a few steps from the opening, contained several seats formed by blocks of oak awkwardly squared, and two or three masses of dried leaves, serving probably for beds to those who came to seek a temporary refuge in this place.

plural of “fissure” — a long narrow depression in a surface

From this reading This cavern--the entry of which, without knowing it well, it was impossible to distinguish from without, by reason of the conformation of the ground of which it formed the centre, and of the difficulty with which it was reached--was vast and perfectly light, on account of a number of almost imperceptible fissures which allowed the light to penetrate at the same time as it renewed the air.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading We must now return to the Guaycurus chiefs, whom we left at the moment when, following Don Zeno Cabral, they entered a cavern where the Montonero--at least according to the words he made use of in accosting them--appeared to have given a rendezvous to the Cougar.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The spot where the partisans stopped, that is to say at a few steps from the opening, contained several seats formed by blocks of oak awkwardly squared, and two or three masses of dried leaves, serving probably for beds to those who came to seek a temporary refuge in this place.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading This cavern--the entry of which, without knowing it well, it was impossible to distinguish from without, by reason of the conformation of the ground of which it formed the centre, and of the difficulty with which it was reached--was vast and perfectly light, on account of a number of almost imperceptible fissures which allowed the light to penetrate at the same time as it renewed the air.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This cavern--the entry of which, without knowing it well, it was impossible to distinguish from without, by reason of the conformation of the ground of which it formed the centre, and of the difficulty with which it was reached--was vast and perfectly light, on account of a number of almost imperceptible fissures which allowed the light to penetrate at the same time as it renewed the air.

plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading At the bottom and on the sides several galleries opened, which were lost under the mountain at probably very great distances.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading We must now return to the Guaycurus chiefs, whom we left at the moment when, following Don Zeno Cabral, they entered a cavern where the Montonero--at least according to the words he made use of in accosting them--appeared to have given a rendezvous to the Cougar.

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

From this reading At the bottom and on the sides several galleries opened, which were lost under the mountain at probably very great distances.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading This cavern--the entry of which, without knowing it well, it was impossible to distinguish from without, by reason of the conformation of the ground of which it formed the centre, and of the difficulty with which it was reached--was vast and perfectly light, on account of a number of almost imperceptible fissures which allowed the light to penetrate at the same time as it renewed the air.

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

From this reading We must now return to the Guaycurus chiefs, whom we left at the moment when, following Don Zeno Cabral, they entered a cavern where the Montonero--at least according to the words he made use of in accosting them--appeared to have given a rendezvous to the Cougar.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading We must now return to the Guaycurus chiefs, whom we left at the moment when, following Don Zeno Cabral, they entered a cavern where the Montonero--at least according to the words he made use of in accosting them--appeared to have given a rendezvous to the Cougar.

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

From this reading We must now return to the Guaycurus chiefs, whom we left at the moment when, following Don Zeno Cabral, they entered a cavern where the Montonero--at least according to the words he made use of in accosting them--appeared to have given a rendezvous to the Cougar.

impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses

From this reading This cavern--the entry of which, without knowing it well, it was impossible to distinguish from without, by reason of the conformation of the ground of which it formed the centre, and of the difficulty with which it was reached--was vast and perfectly light, on account of a number of almost imperceptible fissures which allowed the light to penetrate at the same time as it renewed the air.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading This cavern--the entry of which, without knowing it well, it was impossible to distinguish from without, by reason of the conformation of the ground of which it formed the centre, and of the difficulty with which it was reached--was vast and perfectly light, on account of a number of almost imperceptible fissures which allowed the light to penetrate at the same time as it renewed the air.

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

From this reading We must now return to the Guaycurus chiefs, whom we left at the moment when, following Don Zeno Cabral, they entered a cavern where the Montonero--at least according to the words he made use of in accosting them--appeared to have given a rendezvous to the Cougar.

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

From this reading The spot where the partisans stopped, that is to say at a few steps from the opening, contained several seats formed by blocks of oak awkwardly squared, and two or three masses of dried leaves, serving probably for beds to those who came to seek a temporary refuge in this place.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This cavern--the entry of which, without knowing it well, it was impossible to distinguish from without, by reason of the conformation of the ground of which it formed the centre, and of the difficulty with which it was reached--was vast and perfectly light, on account of a number of almost imperceptible fissures which allowed the light to penetrate at the same time as it renewed the air.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading This cavern--the entry of which, without knowing it well, it was impossible to distinguish from without, by reason of the conformation of the ground of which it formed the centre, and of the difficulty with which it was reached--was vast and perfectly light, on account of a number of almost imperceptible fissures which allowed the light to penetrate at the same time as it renewed the air.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading We must now return to the Guaycurus chiefs, whom we left at the moment when, following Don Zeno Cabral, they entered a cavern where the Montonero--at least according to the words he made use of in accosting them--appeared to have given a rendezvous to the Cougar.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The spot where the partisans stopped, that is to say at a few steps from the opening, contained several seats formed by blocks of oak awkwardly squared, and two or three masses of dried leaves, serving probably for beds to those who came to seek a temporary refuge in this place.

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 We must now return to the Guaycurus chiefs, whom we left at the moment when, following Don Zeno Cabral, they entered a cavern where the Montonero--at least according to the words he made use of in accosting them--appeared to have given a rendezvous to the Cougar.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading This cavern--the entry of which, without knowing it well, it was impossible to distinguish from without, by reason of the conformation of the ground of which it formed the centre, and of the difficulty with which it was reached--was vast and perfectly light, on account of a number of almost imperceptible fissures which allowed the light to penetrate at the same time as it renewed the air.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading At the bottom and on the sides several galleries opened, which were lost under the mountain at probably very great distances.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading We must now return to the Guaycurus chiefs, whom we left at the moment when, following Don Zeno Cabral, they entered a cavern where the Montonero--at least according to the words he made use of in accosting them--appeared to have given a rendezvous to the Cougar.

the common people generally

From this reading The spot where the partisans stopped, that is to say at a few steps from the opening, contained several seats formed by blocks of oak awkwardly squared, and two or three masses of dried leaves, serving probably for beds to those who came to seek a temporary refuge in this place.

a particular point in time

From this reading We must now return to the Guaycurus chiefs, whom we left at the moment when, following Don Zeno Cabral, they entered a cavern where the Montonero--at least according to the words he made use of in accosting them--appeared to have given a rendezvous to the Cougar.

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

From this reading We must now return to the Guaycurus chiefs, whom we left at the moment when, following Don Zeno Cabral, they entered a cavern where the Montonero--at least according to the words he made use of in accosting them--appeared to have given a rendezvous to the Cougar.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading At the bottom and on the sides several galleries opened, which were lost under the mountain at probably very great distances.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading We must now return to the Guaycurus chiefs, whom we left at the moment when, following Don Zeno Cabral, they entered a cavern where the Montonero--at least according to the words he made use of in accosting them--appeared to have given a rendezvous to the Cougar.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading We must now return to the Guaycurus chiefs, whom we left at the moment when, following Don Zeno Cabral, they entered a cavern where the Montonero--at least according to the words he made use of in accosting them--appeared to have given a rendezvous to the Cougar.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading This cavern--the entry of which, without knowing it well, it was impossible to distinguish from without, by reason of the conformation of the ground of which it formed the centre, and of the difficulty with which it was reached--was vast and perfectly light, on account of a number of almost imperceptible fissures which allowed the light to penetrate at the same time as it renewed the air.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading The spot where the partisans stopped, that is to say at a few steps from the opening, contained several seats formed by blocks of oak awkwardly squared, and two or three masses of dried leaves, serving probably for beds to those who came to seek a temporary refuge in this place.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We must now return to the Guaycurus chiefs, whom we left at the moment when, following Don Zeno Cabral, they entered a cavern where the Montonero--at least according to the words he made use of in accosting them--appeared to have given a rendezvous to the Cougar.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This cavern--the entry of which, without knowing it well, it was impossible to distinguish from without, by reason of the conformation of the ground of which it formed the centre, and of the difficulty with which it was reached--was vast and perfectly light, on account of a number of almost imperceptible fissures which allowed the light to penetrate at the same time as it renewed the air.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading At the bottom and on the sides several galleries opened, which were lost under the mountain at probably very great distances.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading The spot where the partisans stopped, that is to say at a few steps from the opening, contained several seats formed by blocks of oak awkwardly squared, and two or three masses of dried leaves, serving probably for beds to those who came to seek a temporary refuge in this place.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The spot where the partisans stopped, that is to say at a few steps from the opening, contained several seats formed by blocks of oak awkwardly squared, and two or three masses of dried leaves, serving probably for beds to those who came to seek a temporary refuge in this place.

a fervent and even militant proponent of something

From this reading THE PARTISAN.

plural of “partisan” — a fervent and even militant proponent of something

From this reading The spot where the partisans stopped, that is to say at a few steps from the opening, contained several seats formed by blocks of oak awkwardly squared, and two or three masses of dried leaves, serving probably for beds to those who came to seek a temporary refuge in this place.

pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading This cavern--the entry of which, without knowing it well, it was impossible to distinguish from without, by reason of the conformation of the ground of which it formed the centre, and of the difficulty with which it was reached--was vast and perfectly light, on account of a number of almost imperceptible fissures which allowed the light to penetrate at the same time as it renewed the air.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading This cavern--the entry of which, without knowing it well, it was impossible to distinguish from without, by reason of the conformation of the ground of which it formed the centre, and of the difficulty with which it was reached--was vast and perfectly light, on account of a number of almost imperceptible fissures which allowed the light to penetrate at the same time as it renewed the air.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The spot where the partisans stopped, that is to say at a few steps from the opening, contained several seats formed by blocks of oak awkwardly squared, and two or three masses of dried leaves, serving probably for beds to those who came to seek a temporary refuge in this place.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading At the bottom and on the sides several galleries opened, which were lost under the mountain at probably very great distances.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading This cavern--the entry of which, without knowing it well, it was impossible to distinguish from without, by reason of the conformation of the ground of which it formed the centre, and of the difficulty with which it was reached--was vast and perfectly light, on account of a number of almost imperceptible fissures which allowed the light to penetrate at the same time as it renewed the air.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading This cavern--the entry of which, without knowing it well, it was impossible to distinguish from without, by reason of the conformation of the ground of which it formed the centre, and of the difficulty with which it was reached--was vast and perfectly light, on account of a number of almost imperceptible fissures which allowed the light to penetrate at the same time as it renewed the air.

a safe place

From this reading The spot where the partisans stopped, that is to say at a few steps from the opening, contained several seats formed by blocks of oak awkwardly squared, and two or three masses of dried leaves, serving probably for beds to those who came to seek a temporary refuge in this place.

a meeting planned at a certain time and place

From this reading We must now return to the Guaycurus chiefs, whom we left at the moment when, following Don Zeno Cabral, they entered a cavern where the Montonero--at least according to the words he made use of in accosting them--appeared to have given a rendezvous to the Cougar.

restored to a new condition

From this reading This cavern--the entry of which, without knowing it well, it was impossible to distinguish from without, by reason of the conformation of the ground of which it formed the centre, and of the difficulty with which it was reached--was vast and perfectly light, on account of a number of almost imperceptible fissures which allowed the light to penetrate at the same time as it renewed the air.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading We must now return to the Guaycurus chiefs, whom we left at the moment when, following Don Zeno Cabral, they entered a cavern where the Montonero--at least according to the words he made use of in accosting them--appeared to have given a rendezvous to the Cougar.

Identical; not different.

From this reading This cavern--the entry of which, without knowing it well, it was impossible to distinguish from without, by reason of the conformation of the ground of which it formed the centre, and of the difficulty with which it was reached--was vast and perfectly light, on account of a number of almost imperceptible fissures which allowed the light to penetrate at the same time as it renewed the air.

express in words

From this reading The spot where the partisans stopped, that is to say at a few steps from the opening, contained several seats formed by blocks of oak awkwardly squared, and two or three masses of dried leaves, serving probably for beds to those who came to seek a temporary refuge in this place.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading The spot where the partisans stopped, that is to say at a few steps from the opening, contained several seats formed by blocks of oak awkwardly squared, and two or three masses of dried leaves, serving probably for beds to those who came to seek a temporary refuge in this place.

try to get or reach

From this reading The spot where the partisans stopped, that is to say at a few steps from the opening, contained several seats formed by blocks of oak awkwardly squared, and two or three masses of dried leaves, serving probably for beds to those who came to seek a temporary refuge in this place.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading The spot where the partisans stopped, that is to say at a few steps from the opening, contained several seats formed by blocks of oak awkwardly squared, and two or three masses of dried leaves, serving probably for beds to those who came to seek a temporary refuge in this place.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading At the bottom and on the sides several galleries opened, which were lost under the mountain at probably very great distances.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading At the bottom and on the sides several galleries opened, which were lost under the mountain at probably very great distances.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The spot where the partisans stopped, that is to say at a few steps from the opening, contained several seats formed by blocks of oak awkwardly squared, and two or three masses of dried leaves, serving probably for beds to those who came to seek a temporary refuge in this place.

having been made square

From this reading The spot where the partisans stopped, that is to say at a few steps from the opening, contained several seats formed by blocks of oak awkwardly squared, and two or three masses of dried leaves, serving probably for beds to those who came to seek a temporary refuge in this place.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading The spot where the partisans stopped, that is to say at a few steps from the opening, contained several seats formed by blocks of oak awkwardly squared, and two or three masses of dried leaves, serving probably for beds to those who came to seek a temporary refuge in this place.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading The spot where the partisans stopped, that is to say at a few steps from the opening, contained several seats formed by blocks of oak awkwardly squared, and two or three masses of dried leaves, serving probably for beds to those who came to seek a temporary refuge in this place.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading The spot where the partisans stopped, that is to say at a few steps from the opening, contained several seats formed by blocks of oak awkwardly squared, and two or three masses of dried leaves, serving probably for beds to those who came to seek a temporary refuge in this place.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The spot where the partisans stopped, that is to say at a few steps from the opening, contained several seats formed by blocks of oak awkwardly squared, and two or three masses of dried leaves, serving probably for beds to those who came to seek a temporary refuge in this place.

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

From this reading THE PARTISAN.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading We must now return to the Guaycurus chiefs, whom we left at the moment when, following Don Zeno Cabral, they entered a cavern where the Montonero--at least according to the words he made use of in accosting them--appeared to have given a rendezvous to the Cougar.

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

From this reading We must now return to the Guaycurus chiefs, whom we left at the moment when, following Don Zeno Cabral, they entered a cavern where the Montonero--at least according to the words he made use of in accosting them--appeared to have given a rendezvous to the Cougar.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This cavern--the entry of which, without knowing it well, it was impossible to distinguish from without, by reason of the conformation of the ground of which it formed the centre, and of the difficulty with which it was reached--was vast and perfectly light, on account of a number of almost imperceptible fissures which allowed the light to penetrate at the same time as it renewed the air.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The spot where the partisans stopped, that is to say at a few steps from the opening, contained several seats formed by blocks of oak awkwardly squared, and two or three masses of dried leaves, serving probably for beds to those who came to seek a temporary refuge in this place.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The spot where the partisans stopped, that is to say at a few steps from the opening, contained several seats formed by blocks of oak awkwardly squared, and two or three masses of dried leaves, serving probably for beds to those who came to seek a temporary refuge in this place.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This cavern--the entry of which, without knowing it well, it was impossible to distinguish from without, by reason of the conformation of the ground of which it formed the centre, and of the difficulty with which it was reached--was vast and perfectly light, on account of a number of almost imperceptible fissures which allowed the light to penetrate at the same time as it renewed the air.

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

From this reading We must now return to the Guaycurus chiefs, whom we left at the moment when, following Don Zeno Cabral, they entered a cavern where the Montonero--at least according to the words he made use of in accosting them--appeared to have given a rendezvous to the Cougar.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The spot where the partisans stopped, that is to say at a few steps from the opening, contained several seats formed by blocks of oak awkwardly squared, and two or three masses of dried leaves, serving probably for beds to those who came to seek a temporary refuge in this place.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading At the bottom and on the sides several galleries opened, which were lost under the mountain at probably very great distances.

the act of using

From this reading We must now return to the Guaycurus chiefs, whom we left at the moment when, following Don Zeno Cabral, they entered a cavern where the Montonero--at least according to the words he made use of in accosting them--appeared to have given a rendezvous to the Cougar.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading This cavern--the entry of which, without knowing it well, it was impossible to distinguish from without, by reason of the conformation of the ground of which it formed the centre, and of the difficulty with which it was reached--was vast and perfectly light, on account of a number of almost imperceptible fissures which allowed the light to penetrate at the same time as it renewed the air.

precisely as stated

From this reading At the bottom and on the sides several galleries opened, which were lost under the mountain at probably very great distances.

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

From this reading This cavern--the entry of which, without knowing it well, it was impossible to distinguish from without, by reason of the conformation of the ground of which it formed the centre, and of the difficulty with which it was reached--was vast and perfectly light, on account of a number of almost imperceptible fissures which allowed the light to penetrate at the same time as it renewed the air.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We must now return to the Guaycurus chiefs, whom we left at the moment when, following Don Zeno Cabral, they entered a cavern where the Montonero--at least according to the words he made use of in accosting them--appeared to have given a rendezvous to the Cougar.

(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 This cavern--the entry of which, without knowing it well, it was impossible to distinguish from without, by reason of the conformation of the ground of which it formed the centre, and of the difficulty with which it was reached--was vast and perfectly light, on account of a number of almost imperceptible fissures which allowed the light to penetrate at the same time as it renewed the air.

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

From this reading At the bottom and on the sides several galleries opened, which were lost under the mountain at probably very great distances.

at the time that

From this reading We must now return to the Guaycurus chiefs, whom we left at the moment when, following Don Zeno Cabral, they entered a cavern where the Montonero--at least according to the words he made use of in accosting them--appeared to have given a rendezvous to the Cougar.

in or at the place that

From this reading We must now return to the Guaycurus chiefs, whom we left at the moment when, following Don Zeno Cabral, they entered a cavern where the Montonero--at least according to the words he made use of in accosting them--appeared to have given a rendezvous to the Cougar.

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

From this reading This cavern--the entry of which, without knowing it well, it was impossible to distinguish from without, by reason of the conformation of the ground of which it formed the centre, and of the difficulty with which it was reached--was vast and perfectly light, on account of a number of almost imperceptible fissures which allowed the light to penetrate at the same time as it renewed the air.

which person or people

From this reading The spot where the partisans stopped, that is to say at a few steps from the opening, contained several seats formed by blocks of oak awkwardly squared, and two or three masses of dried leaves, serving probably for beds to those who came to seek a temporary refuge in this place.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We must now return to the Guaycurus chiefs, whom we left at the moment when, following Don Zeno Cabral, they entered a cavern where the Montonero--at least according to the words he made use of in accosting them--appeared to have given a rendezvous to the Cougar.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This cavern--the entry of which, without knowing it well, it was impossible to distinguish from without, by reason of the conformation of the ground of which it formed the centre, and of the difficulty with which it was reached--was vast and perfectly light, on account of a number of almost imperceptible fissures which allowed the light to penetrate at the same time as it renewed the air.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading This cavern--the entry of which, without knowing it well, it was impossible to distinguish from without, by reason of the conformation of the ground of which it formed the centre, and of the difficulty with which it was reached--was vast and perfectly light, on account of a number of almost imperceptible fissures which allowed the light to penetrate at the same time as it renewed the air.

the words that are spoken

From this reading We must now return to the Guaycurus chiefs, whom we left at the moment when, following Don Zeno Cabral, they entered a cavern where the Montonero--at least according to the words he made use of in accosting them--appeared to have given a rendezvous to the Cougar.

ancient Greek philosopher who formulated paradoxes that defended the belief that motion and change are illusory (circa 495-430 BC)

From this reading We must now return to the Guaycurus chiefs, whom we left at the moment when, following Don Zeno Cabral, they entered a cavern where the Montonero--at least according to the words he made use of in accosting them--appeared to have given a rendezvous to the Cougar.