having fair knowledge of
From this reading The reader will remember that we left Sanchez at the house of Signor Castro, whither he had ridden with speed, upon hearing the directions given to convey Monteagle to the solitary hut, with the whereabouts of which he was well acquainted.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Leaping from his horse, Sanchez merely cast the reins upon his neck, and the well trained animal stood almost motionless awaiting the return of his rider.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Leaping from his horse, Sanchez merely cast the reins upon his neck, and the well trained animal stood almost motionless awaiting the return of his rider.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Leaping from his horse, Sanchez merely cast the reins upon his neck, and the well trained animal stood almost motionless awaiting the return of his rider.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The reader will remember that we left Sanchez at the house of Signor Castro, whither he had ridden with speed, upon hearing the directions given to convey Monteagle to the solitary hut, with the whereabouts of which he was well acquainted.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading She had gone to the Mission Church, to attend the vesper services, and had not yet returned.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Leaping from his horse, Sanchez merely cast the reins upon his neck, and the well trained animal stood almost motionless awaiting the return of his rider.
put or send forth
From this reading Leaping from his horse, Sanchez merely cast the reins upon his neck, and the well trained animal stood almost motionless awaiting the return of his rider.
CastronounUS /ˈkæstroʊ/
Cuban socialist leader who overthrew a dictator in 1959 and established a Marxist socialist state in Cuba (born in 1927)
From this reading The reader will remember that we left Sanchez at the house of Signor Castro, whither he had ridden with speed, upon hearing the directions given to convey Monteagle to the solitary hut, with the whereabouts of which he was well acquainted.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading She had gone to the Mission Church, to attend the vesper services, and had not yet returned.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading The reader will remember that we left Sanchez at the house of Signor Castro, whither he had ridden with speed, upon hearing the directions given to convey Monteagle to the solitary hut, with the whereabouts of which he was well acquainted.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The reader will remember that we left Sanchez at the house of Signor Castro, whither he had ridden with speed, upon hearing the directions given to convey Monteagle to the solitary hut, with the whereabouts of which he was well acquainted.
DonnanounUS /ˈdɑːnə/
an Italian woman of rank
From this reading Upon entering the house the first inquire of Sanchez was for his young mistress, Donna Inez.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Upon entering the house the first inquire of Sanchez was for his young mistress, Donna Inez.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Upon entering the house the first inquire of Sanchez was for his young mistress, Donna Inez.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Upon entering the house the first inquire of Sanchez was for his young mistress, Donna Inez.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Leaping from his horse, Sanchez merely cast the reins upon his neck, and the well trained animal stood almost motionless awaiting the return of his rider.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The reader will remember that we left Sanchez at the house of Signor Castro, whither he had ridden with speed, upon hearing the directions given to convey Monteagle to the solitary hut, with the whereabouts of which he was well acquainted.
destroyed or killed
From this reading She had gone to the Mission Church, to attend the vesper services, and had not yet returned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The reader will remember that we left Sanchez at the house of Signor Castro, whither he had ridden with speed, upon hearing the directions given to convey Monteagle to the solitary hut, with the whereabouts of which he was well acquainted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The reader will remember that we left Sanchez at the house of Signor Castro, whither he had ridden with speed, upon hearing the directions given to convey Monteagle to the solitary hut, with the whereabouts of which he was well acquainted.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading The reader will remember that we left Sanchez at the house of Signor Castro, whither he had ridden with speed, upon hearing the directions given to convey Monteagle to the solitary hut, with the whereabouts of which he was well acquainted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Leaping from his horse, Sanchez merely cast the reins upon his neck, and the well trained animal stood almost motionless awaiting the return of his rider.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Leaping from his horse, Sanchez merely cast the reins upon his neck, and the well trained animal stood almost motionless awaiting the return of his rider.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The reader will remember that we left Sanchez at the house of Signor Castro, whither he had ridden with speed, upon hearing the directions given to convey Monteagle to the solitary hut, with the whereabouts of which he was well acquainted.
temporary military shelter
From this reading The reader will remember that we left Sanchez at the house of Signor Castro, whither he had ridden with speed, upon hearing the directions given to convey Monteagle to the solitary hut, with the whereabouts of which he was well acquainted.
Inez
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From this reading Upon entering the house the first inquire of Sanchez was for his young mistress, Donna Inez.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Upon entering the house the first inquire of Sanchez was for his young mistress, Donna Inez.
LeapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Leaping from his horse, Sanchez merely cast the reins upon his neck, and the well trained animal stood almost motionless awaiting the return of his rider.
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 The reader will remember that we left Sanchez at the house of Signor Castro, whither he had ridden with speed, upon hearing the directions given to convey Monteagle to the solitary hut, with the whereabouts of which he was well acquainted.
a female domestic
From this reading The Maid—the Robber—the Race.
and nothing more
From this reading Leaping from his horse, Sanchez merely cast the reins upon his neck, and the well trained animal stood almost motionless awaiting the return of his rider.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading She had gone to the Mission Church, to attend the vesper services, and had not yet returned.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Upon entering the house the first inquire of Sanchez was for his young mistress, Donna Inez.
Monteagle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The reader will remember that we left Sanchez at the house of Signor Castro, whither he had ridden with speed, upon hearing the directions given to convey Monteagle to the solitary hut, with the whereabouts of which he was well acquainted.
not in physical motion
From this reading Leaping from his horse, Sanchez merely cast the reins upon his neck, and the well trained animal stood almost motionless awaiting the return of his rider.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Leaping from his horse, Sanchez merely cast the reins upon his neck, and the well trained animal stood almost motionless awaiting the return of his rider.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had gone to the Mission Church, to attend the vesper services, and had not yet returned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The reader will remember that we left Sanchez at the house of Signor Castro, whither he had ridden with speed, upon hearing the directions given to convey Monteagle to the solitary hut, with the whereabouts of which he was well acquainted.
any competition
From this reading The Maid—the Robber—the Race.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The reader will remember that we left Sanchez at the house of Signor Castro, whither he had ridden with speed, upon hearing the directions given to convey Monteagle to the solitary hut, with the whereabouts of which he was well acquainted.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading Leaping from his horse, Sanchez merely cast the reins upon his neck, and the well trained animal stood almost motionless awaiting the return of his rider.
To recall to mind.
From this reading The reader will remember that we left Sanchez at the house of Signor Castro, whither he had ridden with speed, upon hearing the directions given to convey Monteagle to the solitary hut, with the whereabouts of which he was well acquainted.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Leaping from his horse, Sanchez merely cast the reins upon his neck, and the well trained animal stood almost motionless awaiting the return of his rider.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She had gone to the Mission Church, to attend the vesper services, and had not yet returned.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The reader will remember that we left Sanchez at the house of Signor Castro, whither he had ridden with speed, upon hearing the directions given to convey Monteagle to the solitary hut, with the whereabouts of which he was well acquainted.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Leaping from his horse, Sanchez merely cast the reins upon his neck, and the well trained animal stood almost motionless awaiting the return of his rider.
RobbernounUS /ˈrɑːbər/
a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence
From this reading The Maid—the Robber—the Race.
SancheznounUS /ˈsæntʃez/
Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)
From this reading The reader will remember that we left Sanchez at the house of Signor Castro, whither he had ridden with speed, upon hearing the directions given to convey Monteagle to the solitary hut, with the whereabouts of which he was well acquainted.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading She had gone to the Mission Church, to attend the vesper services, and had not yet returned.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had gone to the Mission Church, to attend the vesper services, and had not yet returned.
SignornounUS /ˈsiːnjɔːr/
used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately
From this reading The reader will remember that we left Sanchez at the house of Signor Castro, whither he had ridden with speed, upon hearing the directions given to convey Monteagle to the solitary hut, with the whereabouts of which he was well acquainted.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading The reader will remember that we left Sanchez at the house of Signor Castro, whither he had ridden with speed, upon hearing the directions given to convey Monteagle to the solitary hut, with the whereabouts of which he was well acquainted.
move hurridly
From this reading The reader will remember that we left Sanchez at the house of Signor Castro, whither he had ridden with speed, upon hearing the directions given to convey Monteagle to the solitary hut, with the whereabouts of which he was well acquainted.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Leaping from his horse, Sanchez merely cast the reins upon his neck, and the well trained animal stood almost motionless awaiting the return of his rider.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The reader will remember that we left Sanchez at the house of Signor Castro, whither he had ridden with speed, upon hearing the directions given to convey Monteagle to the solitary hut, with the whereabouts of which he was well acquainted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Maid—the Robber—the Race.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The reader will remember that we left Sanchez at the house of Signor Castro, whither he had ridden with speed, upon hearing the directions given to convey Monteagle to the solitary hut, with the whereabouts of which he was well acquainted.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading Leaping from his horse, Sanchez merely cast the reins upon his neck, and the well trained animal stood almost motionless awaiting the return of his rider.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The reader will remember that we left Sanchez at the house of Signor Castro, whither he had ridden with speed, upon hearing the directions given to convey Monteagle to the solitary hut, with the whereabouts of which he was well acquainted.
vespernounUS /ˈvespər/
a planet (usually Venus) seen at sunset in the western sky
From this reading She had gone to the Mission Church, to attend the vesper services, and had not yet returned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The reader will remember that we left Sanchez at the house of Signor Castro, whither he had ridden with speed, upon hearing the directions given to convey Monteagle to the solitary hut, with the whereabouts of which he was well acquainted.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The reader will remember that we left Sanchez at the house of Signor Castro, whither he had ridden with speed, upon hearing the directions given to convey Monteagle to the solitary hut, with the whereabouts of which he was well acquainted.
(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 The reader will remember that we left Sanchez at the house of Signor Castro, whither he had ridden with speed, upon hearing the directions given to convey Monteagle to the solitary hut, with the whereabouts of which he was well acquainted.
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading The reader will remember that we left Sanchez at the house of Signor Castro, whither he had ridden with speed, upon hearing the directions given to convey Monteagle to the solitary hut, with the whereabouts of which he was well acquainted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The reader will remember that we left Sanchez at the house of Signor Castro, whither he had ridden with speed, upon hearing the directions given to convey Monteagle to the solitary hut, with the whereabouts of which he was well acquainted.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading The reader will remember that we left Sanchez at the house of Signor Castro, whither he had ridden with speed, upon hearing the directions given to convey Monteagle to the solitary hut, with the whereabouts of which he was well acquainted.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The reader will remember that we left Sanchez at the house of Signor Castro, whither he had ridden with speed, upon hearing the directions given to convey Monteagle to the solitary hut, with the whereabouts of which he was well acquainted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The reader will remember that we left Sanchez at the house of Signor Castro, whither he had ridden with speed, upon hearing the directions given to convey Monteagle to the solitary hut, with the whereabouts of which he was well acquainted.
but in spite of that
From this reading She had gone to the Mission Church, to attend the vesper services, and had not yet returned.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Upon entering the house the first inquire of Sanchez was for his young mistress, Donna Inez.
