from one side of something to the other
From this reading As soon as I realized the fact that the trick I had played upon Silvestre was discovered, I threw prudence to the winds, and ran as I had not done for years across the plateau towards the building in question.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Stand by, they're after us!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As soon as I realized the fact that the trick I had played upon Silvestre was discovered, I threw prudence to the winds, and ran as I had not done for years across the plateau towards the building in question.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To say that I made my way from the house to the hut in which Fernandez was imprisoned with as much speed as I could command, would be to express my meaning very inadequately.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The sailor was still on guard at the door, which was open, while the negro lay bound just where we had thrown him down.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To say that I made my way from the house to the hut in which Fernandez was imprisoned with as much speed as I could command, would be to express my meaning very inadequately.
confined by bonds
From this reading The sailor was still on guard at the door, which was open, while the negro lay bound just where we had thrown him down.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading As soon as I realized the fact that the trick I had played upon Silvestre was discovered, I threw prudence to the winds, and ran as I had not done for years across the plateau towards the building in question.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Stand by, they're after us!"
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading To say that I made my way from the house to the hut in which Fernandez was imprisoned with as much speed as I could command, would be to express my meaning very inadequately.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading To say that I made my way from the house to the hut in which Fernandez was imprisoned with as much speed as I could command, would be to express my meaning very inadequately.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading I cried, regardless of who might hear.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading As soon as I realized the fact that the trick I had played upon Silvestre was discovered, I threw prudence to the winds, and ran as I had not done for years across the plateau towards the building in question.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading As soon as I realized the fact that the trick I had played upon Silvestre was discovered, I threw prudence to the winds, and ran as I had not done for years across the plateau towards the building in question.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The sailor was still on guard at the door, which was open, while the negro lay bound just where we had thrown him down.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The sailor was still on guard at the door, which was open, while the negro lay bound just where we had thrown him down.
give expression to
From this reading To say that I made my way from the house to the hut in which Fernandez was imprisoned with as much speed as I could command, would be to express my meaning very inadequately.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As soon as I realized the fact that the trick I had played upon Silvestre was discovered, I threw prudence to the winds, and ran as I had not done for years across the plateau towards the building in question.
Fernandez
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From this reading To say that I made my way from the house to the hut in which Fernandez was imprisoned with as much speed as I could command, would be to express my meaning very inadequately.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As soon as I realized the fact that the trick I had played upon Silvestre was discovered, I threw prudence to the winds, and ran as I had not done for years across the plateau towards the building in question.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To say that I made my way from the house to the hut in which Fernandez was imprisoned with as much speed as I could command, would be to express my meaning very inadequately.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The sailor was still on guard at the door, which was open, while the negro lay bound just where we had thrown him down.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As soon as I realized the fact that the trick I had played upon Silvestre was discovered, I threw prudence to the winds, and ran as I had not done for years across the plateau towards the building in question.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I cried, regardless of who might hear.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The sailor was still on guard at the door, which was open, while the negro lay bound just where we had thrown him down.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading To say that I made my way from the house to the hut in which Fernandez was imprisoned with as much speed as I could command, would be to express my meaning very inadequately.
temporary military shelter
From this reading To say that I made my way from the house to the hut in which Fernandez was imprisoned with as much speed as I could command, would be to express my meaning very inadequately.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading To say that I made my way from the house to the hut in which Fernandez was imprisoned with as much speed as I could command, would be to express my meaning very inadequately.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading To say that I made my way from the house to the hut in which Fernandez was imprisoned with as much speed as I could command, would be to express my meaning very inadequately.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To say that I made my way from the house to the hut in which Fernandez was imprisoned with as much speed as I could command, would be to express my meaning very inadequately.
inadequatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnædəkwətli/
in an inadequate manner or to an inadequate degree
From this reading To say that I made my way from the house to the hut in which Fernandez was imprisoned with as much speed as I could command, would be to express my meaning very inadequately.
and nothing more
From this reading The sailor was still on guard at the door, which was open, while the negro lay bound just where we had thrown him down.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The sailor was still on guard at the door, which was open, while the negro lay bound just where we had thrown him down.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading To say that I made my way from the house to the hut in which Fernandez was imprisoned with as much speed as I could command, would be to express my meaning very inadequately.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading To say that I made my way from the house to the hut in which Fernandez was imprisoned with as much speed as I could command, would be to express my meaning very inadequately.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I cried, regardless of who might hear.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading To say that I made my way from the house to the hut in which Fernandez was imprisoned with as much speed as I could command, would be to express my meaning very inadequately.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading To say that I made my way from the house to the hut in which Fernandez was imprisoned with as much speed as I could command, would be to express my meaning very inadequately.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading The sailor was still on guard at the door, which was open, while the negro lay bound just where we had thrown him down.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As soon as I realized the fact that the trick I had played upon Silvestre was discovered, I threw prudence to the winds, and ran as I had not done for years across the plateau towards the building in question.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I cried, regardless of who might hear.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sailor was still on guard at the door, which was open, while the negro lay bound just where we had thrown him down.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The sailor was still on guard at the door, which was open, while the negro lay bound just where we had thrown him down.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading As soon as I realized the fact that the trick I had played upon Silvestre was discovered, I threw prudence to the winds, and ran as I had not done for years across the plateau towards the building in question.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading As soon as I realized the fact that the trick I had played upon Silvestre was discovered, I threw prudence to the winds, and ran as I had not done for years across the plateau towards the building in question.
prudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading As soon as I realized the fact that the trick I had played upon Silvestre was discovered, I threw prudence to the winds, and ran as I had not done for years across the plateau towards the building in question.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading As soon as I realized the fact that the trick I had played upon Silvestre was discovered, I threw prudence to the winds, and ran as I had not done for years across the plateau towards the building in question.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading As soon as I realized the fact that the trick I had played upon Silvestre was discovered, I threw prudence to the winds, and ran as I had not done for years across the plateau towards the building in question.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading As soon as I realized the fact that the trick I had played upon Silvestre was discovered, I threw prudence to the winds, and ran as I had not done for years across the plateau towards the building in question.
regardlessadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading I cried, regardless of who might hear.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading The sailor was still on guard at the door, which was open, while the negro lay bound just where we had thrown him down.
express in words
From this reading To say that I made my way from the house to the hut in which Fernandez was imprisoned with as much speed as I could command, would be to express my meaning very inadequately.
Silvestre
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As soon as I realized the fact that the trick I had played upon Silvestre was discovered, I threw prudence to the winds, and ran as I had not done for years across the plateau towards the building in question.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as I realized the fact that the trick I had played upon Silvestre was discovered, I threw prudence to the winds, and ran as I had not done for years across the plateau towards the building in question.
move hurridly
From this reading To say that I made my way from the house to the hut in which Fernandez was imprisoned with as much speed as I could command, would be to express my meaning very inadequately.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "Stand by, they're after us!"
not in physical motion
From this reading The sailor was still on guard at the door, which was open, while the negro lay bound just where we had thrown him down.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To say that I made my way from the house to the hut in which Fernandez was imprisoned with as much speed as I could command, would be to express my meaning very inadequately.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To say that I made my way from the house to the hut in which Fernandez was imprisoned with as much speed as I could command, would be to express my meaning very inadequately.
they're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Stand by, they're after us!"
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading As soon as I realized the fact that the trick I had played upon Silvestre was discovered, I threw prudence to the winds, and ran as I had not done for years across the plateau towards the building in question.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading The sailor was still on guard at the door, which was open, while the negro lay bound just where we had thrown him down.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To say that I made my way from the house to the hut in which Fernandez was imprisoned with as much speed as I could command, would be to express my meaning very inadequately.
in the direction of
From this reading As soon as I realized the fact that the trick I had played upon Silvestre was discovered, I threw prudence to the winds, and ran as I had not done for years across the plateau towards the building in question.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading As soon as I realized the fact that the trick I had played upon Silvestre was discovered, I threw prudence to the winds, and ran as I had not done for years across the plateau towards the building in question.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As soon as I realized the fact that the trick I had played upon Silvestre was discovered, I threw prudence to the winds, and ran as I had not done for years across the plateau towards the building in question.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Stand by, they're after us!"
precisely as stated
From this reading To say that I made my way from the house to the hut in which Fernandez was imprisoned with as much speed as I could command, would be to express my meaning very inadequately.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To say that I made my way from the house to the hut in which Fernandez was imprisoned with as much speed as I could command, would be to express my meaning very inadequately.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading To say that I made my way from the house to the hut in which Fernandez was imprisoned with as much speed as I could command, would be to express my meaning very inadequately.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The sailor was still on guard at the door, which was open, while the negro lay bound just where we had thrown him down.
in or at the place that
From this reading The sailor was still on guard at the door, which was open, while the negro lay bound just where we had thrown him down.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To say that I made my way from the house to the hut in which Fernandez was imprisoned with as much speed as I could command, would be to express my meaning very inadequately.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The sailor was still on guard at the door, which was open, while the negro lay bound just where we had thrown him down.
which person or people
From this reading I cried, regardless of who might hear.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading As soon as I realized the fact that the trick I had played upon Silvestre was discovered, I threw prudence to the winds, and ran as I had not done for years across the plateau towards the building in question.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To say that I made my way from the house to the hut in which Fernandez was imprisoned with as much speed as I could command, would be to express my meaning very inadequately.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To say that I made my way from the house to the hut in which Fernandez was imprisoned with as much speed as I could command, would be to express my meaning very inadequately.
a late time of life
From this reading As soon as I realized the fact that the trick I had played upon Silvestre was discovered, I threw prudence to the winds, and ran as I had not done for years across the plateau towards the building in question.
