Chapter III

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

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The tao knew nothing about Father Pablo's connection with the band of the late Cinicio Dagujob--the Church had seen to that fact being suppressed--but the corporal knew, in fact he had been the first to suspect it, and he took the information across to Don José Ramirez.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The tao knew nothing about Father Pablo's connection with the band of the late Cinicio Dagujob--the Church had seen to that fact being suppressed--but the corporal knew, in fact he had been the first to suspect it, and he took the information across to Don José Ramirez.

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

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

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

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The tao knew nothing about Father Pablo's connection with the band of the late Cinicio Dagujob--the Church had seen to that fact being suppressed--but the corporal knew, in fact he had been the first to suspect it, and he took the information across to Don José Ramirez.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The tao knew nothing about Father Pablo's connection with the band of the late Cinicio Dagujob--the Church had seen to that fact being suppressed--but the corporal knew, in fact he had been the first to suspect it, and he took the information across to Don José Ramirez.

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

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading The tao knew nothing about Father Pablo's connection with the band of the late Cinicio Dagujob--the Church had seen to that fact being suppressed--but the corporal knew, in fact he had been the first to suspect it, and he took the information across to Don José Ramirez.

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

From this reading The tao knew nothing about Father Pablo's connection with the band of the late Cinicio Dagujob--the Church had seen to that fact being suppressed--but the corporal knew, in fact he had been the first to suspect it, and he took the information across to Don José Ramirez.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading The tao knew nothing about Father Pablo's connection with the band of the late Cinicio Dagujob--the Church had seen to that fact being suppressed--but the corporal knew, in fact he had been the first to suspect it, and he took the information across to Don José Ramirez.

a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

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

From this reading The tao knew nothing about Father Pablo's connection with the band of the late Cinicio Dagujob--the Church had seen to that fact being suppressed--but the corporal knew, in fact he had been the first to suspect it, and he took the information across to Don José Ramirez.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading The tao knew nothing about Father Pablo's connection with the band of the late Cinicio Dagujob--the Church had seen to that fact being suppressed--but the corporal knew, in fact he had been the first to suspect it, and he took the information across to Don José Ramirez.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The tao knew nothing about Father Pablo's connection with the band of the late Cinicio Dagujob--the Church had seen to that fact being suppressed--but the corporal knew, in fact he had been the first to suspect it, and he took the information across to Don José Ramirez.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The tao knew nothing about Father Pablo's connection with the band of the late Cinicio Dagujob--the Church had seen to that fact being suppressed--but the corporal knew, in fact he had been the first to suspect it, and he took the information across to Don José Ramirez.

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

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The tao knew nothing about Father Pablo's connection with the band of the late Cinicio Dagujob--the Church had seen to that fact being suppressed--but the corporal knew, in fact he had been the first to suspect it, and he took the information across to Don José Ramirez.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

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

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

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

From this reading The tao knew nothing about Father Pablo's connection with the band of the late Cinicio Dagujob--the Church had seen to that fact being suppressed--but the corporal knew, in fact he had been the first to suspect it, and he took the information across to Don José Ramirez.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "You knew him, I suppose.

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

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "You knew him, I suppose.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

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

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

a message received and understood

From this reading The tao knew nothing about Father Pablo's connection with the band of the late Cinicio Dagujob--the Church had seen to that fact being suppressed--but the corporal knew, in fact he had been the first to suspect it, and he took the information across to Don José Ramirez.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The tao knew nothing about Father Pablo's connection with the band of the late Cinicio Dagujob--the Church had seen to that fact being suppressed--but the corporal knew, in fact he had been the first to suspect it, and he took the information across to Don José Ramirez.

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

From this reading The tao knew nothing about Father Pablo's connection with the band of the late Cinicio Dagujob--the Church had seen to that fact being suppressed--but the corporal knew, in fact he had been the first to suspect it, and he took the information across to Don José Ramirez.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The tao knew nothing about Father Pablo's connection with the band of the late Cinicio Dagujob--the Church had seen to that fact being suppressed--but the corporal knew, in fact he had been the first to suspect it, and he took the information across to Don José Ramirez.

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

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The tao knew nothing about Father Pablo's connection with the band of the late Cinicio Dagujob--the Church had seen to that fact being suppressed--but the corporal knew, in fact he had been the first to suspect it, and he took the information across to Don José Ramirez.

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 HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

a person of mixed racial ancestry (especially mixed European and Native American ancestry)

From this reading "This Pablo was a mestizo," he said.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

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

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

not any; not one

From this reading No?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

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

From this reading "This Pablo was a mestizo," he said.

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

From this reading The tao knew nothing about Father Pablo's connection with the band of the late Cinicio Dagujob--the Church had seen to that fact being suppressed--but the corporal knew, in fact he had been the first to suspect it, and he took the information across to Don José Ramirez.

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

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

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

From this reading The tao knew nothing about Father Pablo's connection with the band of the late Cinicio Dagujob--the Church had seen to that fact being suppressed--but the corporal knew, in fact he had been the first to suspect it, and he took the information across to Don José Ramirez.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "This Pablo was a mestizo," he said.

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

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The tao knew nothing about Father Pablo's connection with the band of the late Cinicio Dagujob--the Church had seen to that fact being suppressed--but the corporal knew, in fact he had been the first to suspect it, and he took the information across to Don José Ramirez.

past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

people who have been slain (as in battle)

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

express a supposition

From this reading "You knew him, I suppose.

kept from public knowledge by various means

From this reading The tao knew nothing about Father Pablo's connection with the band of the late Cinicio Dagujob--the Church had seen to that fact being suppressed--but the corporal knew, in fact he had been the first to suspect it, and he took the information across to Don José Ramirez.

imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading The tao knew nothing about Father Pablo's connection with the band of the late Cinicio Dagujob--the Church had seen to that fact being suppressed--but the corporal knew, in fact he had been the first to suspect it, and he took the information across to Don José Ramirez.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

an adherent of any branch of Taoism

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The tao knew nothing about Father Pablo's connection with the band of the late Cinicio Dagujob--the Church had seen to that fact being suppressed--but the corporal knew, in fact he had been the first to suspect it, and he took the information across to Don José Ramirez.

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

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

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

From this reading "This Pablo was a mestizo," he said.

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

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The tao knew nothing about Father Pablo's connection with the band of the late Cinicio Dagujob--the Church had seen to that fact being suppressed--but the corporal knew, in fact he had been the first to suspect it, and he took the information across to Don José Ramirez.

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

From this reading "This Pablo was a mestizo," he said.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

which person or people

From this reading HOW THE CORPORAL WENT BACK TO SPAIN For six months the tao of the district talked of Felizardo, the man who had slain a priest; then, as nothing more had been heard of the outlaw, and a new band of ladrones had been formed in the neighbourhood of Calocan, the centre of interest shifted, and the crime at San Polycarpio, if not forgotten, at least ceased to be discussed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The tao knew nothing about Father Pablo's connection with the band of the late Cinicio Dagujob--the Church had seen to that fact being suppressed--but the corporal knew, in fact he had been the first to suspect it, and he took the information across to Don José Ramirez.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You knew him, I suppose.