used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a short delay, during which the conquerors appeared to be consulting together in a low voice; while doing so, an Indian chief, who was no other than the Jester, entered the hall, and uttered a few words in Comanche.
the state of being absent
From this reading The appearance of the terrace had entirely changed during the general's short absence, and offered at this moment a most singular and picturesque scene.
anew
From this reading The general and the capataz were again picked up by the redskins, and at a sign from one of the masked men, transported on to the voladero.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading One hundred and fifty to two hundred Indians, mostly armed with guns, and ranged in good order round the terrace, the centre of which remained free, faced the cavern, having among them the disarmed Mexicans, the baggage, horses, and mules of the caravan.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was a short delay, during which the conquerors appeared to be consulting together in a low voice; while doing so, an Indian chief, who was no other than the Jester, entered the hall, and uttered a few words in Comanche.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a short delay, during which the conquerors appeared to be consulting together in a low voice; while doing so, an Indian chief, who was no other than the Jester, entered the hall, and uttered a few words in Comanche.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The appearance of the terrace had entirely changed during the general's short absence, and offered at this moment a most singular and picturesque scene.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There was a short delay, during which the conquerors appeared to be consulting together in a low voice; while doing so, an Indian chief, who was no other than the Jester, entered the hall, and uttered a few words in Comanche.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading One hundred and fifty to two hundred Indians, mostly armed with guns, and ranged in good order round the terrace, the centre of which remained free, faced the cavern, having among them the disarmed Mexicans, the baggage, horses, and mules of the caravan.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The general and the capataz were again picked up by the redskins, and at a sign from one of the masked men, transported on to the voladero.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading One hundred and fifty to two hundred Indians, mostly armed with guns, and ranged in good order round the terrace, the centre of which remained free, faced the cavern, having among them the disarmed Mexicans, the baggage, horses, and mules of the caravan.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was a short delay, during which the conquerors appeared to be consulting together in a low voice; while doing so, an Indian chief, who was no other than the Jester, entered the hall, and uttered a few words in Comanche.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The general and the capataz were again picked up by the redskins, and at a sign from one of the masked men, transported on to the voladero.
capataz
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From this reading The general and the capataz were again picked up by the redskins, and at a sign from one of the masked men, transported on to the voladero.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading One hundred and fifty to two hundred Indians, mostly armed with guns, and ranged in good order round the terrace, the centre of which remained free, faced the cavern, having among them the disarmed Mexicans, the baggage, horses, and mules of the caravan.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading One hundred and fifty to two hundred Indians, mostly armed with guns, and ranged in good order round the terrace, the centre of which remained free, faced the cavern, having among them the disarmed Mexicans, the baggage, horses, and mules of the caravan.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading One hundred and fifty to two hundred Indians, mostly armed with guns, and ranged in good order round the terrace, the centre of which remained free, faced the cavern, having among them the disarmed Mexicans, the baggage, horses, and mules of the caravan.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The appearance of the terrace had entirely changed during the general's short absence, and offered at this moment a most singular and picturesque scene.
a person who is in charge
From this reading There was a short delay, during which the conquerors appeared to be consulting together in a low voice; while doing so, an Indian chief, who was no other than the Jester, entered the hall, and uttered a few words in Comanche.
ComanchenounUS /kəˈmæntʃi/
a member of the Shoshonean people who formerly lived between Wyoming and the Mexican border but are now chiefly in Oklahoma
From this reading There was a short delay, during which the conquerors appeared to be consulting together in a low voice; while doing so, an Indian chief, who was no other than the Jester, entered the hall, and uttered a few words in Comanche.
conquerorsnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərərz/
plural of “conqueror” — someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading There was a short delay, during which the conquerors appeared to be consulting together in a low voice; while doing so, an Indian chief, who was no other than the Jester, entered the hall, and uttered a few words in Comanche.
consultingverbUS /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading There was a short delay, during which the conquerors appeared to be consulting together in a low voice; while doing so, an Indian chief, who was no other than the Jester, entered the hall, and uttered a few words in Comanche.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading There was a short delay, during which the conquerors appeared to be consulting together in a low voice; while doing so, an Indian chief, who was no other than the Jester, entered the hall, and uttered a few words in Comanche.
disarmedverbUS /dɪˈsɑːrmd/
past form of “disarm” — remove offensive capability from
From this reading One hundred and fifty to two hundred Indians, mostly armed with guns, and ranged in good order round the terrace, the centre of which remained free, faced the cavern, having among them the disarmed Mexicans, the baggage, horses, and mules of the caravan.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading There was a short delay, during which the conquerors appeared to be consulting together in a low voice; while doing so, an Indian chief, who was no other than the Jester, entered the hall, and uttered a few words in Comanche.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading There was a short delay, during which the conquerors appeared to be consulting together in a low voice; while doing so, an Indian chief, who was no other than the Jester, entered the hall, and uttered a few words in Comanche.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading There was a short delay, during which the conquerors appeared to be consulting together in a low voice; while doing so, an Indian chief, who was no other than the Jester, entered the hall, and uttered a few words in Comanche.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The appearance of the terrace had entirely changed during the general's short absence, and offered at this moment a most singular and picturesque scene.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading THE EXPLANATION.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading One hundred and fifty to two hundred Indians, mostly armed with guns, and ranged in good order round the terrace, the centre of which remained free, faced the cavern, having among them the disarmed Mexicans, the baggage, horses, and mules of the caravan.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There was a short delay, during which the conquerors appeared to be consulting together in a low voice; while doing so, an Indian chief, who was no other than the Jester, entered the hall, and uttered a few words in Comanche.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading One hundred and fifty to two hundred Indians, mostly armed with guns, and ranged in good order round the terrace, the centre of which remained free, faced the cavern, having among them the disarmed Mexicans, the baggage, horses, and mules of the caravan.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading One hundred and fifty to two hundred Indians, mostly armed with guns, and ranged in good order round the terrace, the centre of which remained free, faced the cavern, having among them the disarmed Mexicans, the baggage, horses, and mules of the caravan.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The general and the capataz were again picked up by the redskins, and at a sign from one of the masked men, transported on to the voladero.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The general and the capataz were again picked up by the redskins, and at a sign from one of the masked men, transported on to the voladero.
general'snounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading The appearance of the terrace had entirely changed during the general's short absence, and offered at this moment a most singular and picturesque scene.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading One hundred and fifty to two hundred Indians, mostly armed with guns, and ranged in good order round the terrace, the centre of which remained free, faced the cavern, having among them the disarmed Mexicans, the baggage, horses, and mules of the caravan.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading One hundred and fifty to two hundred Indians, mostly armed with guns, and ranged in good order round the terrace, the centre of which remained free, faced the cavern, having among them the disarmed Mexicans, the baggage, horses, and mules of the caravan.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The appearance of the terrace had entirely changed during the general's short absence, and offered at this moment a most singular and picturesque scene.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading There was a short delay, during which the conquerors appeared to be consulting together in a low voice; while doing so, an Indian chief, who was no other than the Jester, entered the hall, and uttered a few words in Comanche.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading One hundred and fifty to two hundred Indians, mostly armed with guns, and ranged in good order round the terrace, the centre of which remained free, faced the cavern, having among them the disarmed Mexicans, the baggage, horses, and mules of the caravan.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading One hundred and fifty to two hundred Indians, mostly armed with guns, and ranged in good order round the terrace, the centre of which remained free, faced the cavern, having among them the disarmed Mexicans, the baggage, horses, and mules of the caravan.
ten 10s
From this reading One hundred and fifty to two hundred Indians, mostly armed with guns, and ranged in good order round the terrace, the centre of which remained free, faced the cavern, having among them the disarmed Mexicans, the baggage, horses, and mules of the caravan.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a short delay, during which the conquerors appeared to be consulting together in a low voice; while doing so, an Indian chief, who was no other than the Jester, entered the hall, and uttered a few words in Comanche.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading There was a short delay, during which the conquerors appeared to be consulting together in a low voice; while doing so, an Indian chief, who was no other than the Jester, entered the hall, and uttered a few words in Comanche.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading One hundred and fifty to two hundred Indians, mostly armed with guns, and ranged in good order round the terrace, the centre of which remained free, faced the cavern, having among them the disarmed Mexicans, the baggage, horses, and mules of the caravan.
JesternounUS /ˈdʒestər/
a professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages
From this reading There was a short delay, during which the conquerors appeared to be consulting together in a low voice; while doing so, an Indian chief, who was no other than the Jester, entered the hall, and uttered a few words in Comanche.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading There was a short delay, during which the conquerors appeared to be consulting together in a low voice; while doing so, an Indian chief, who was no other than the Jester, entered the hall, and uttered a few words in Comanche.
maskedadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading The general and the capataz were again picked up by the redskins, and at a sign from one of the masked men, transported on to the voladero.
the force of workers available
From this reading The general and the capataz were again picked up by the redskins, and at a sign from one of the masked men, transported on to the voladero.
MexicansnounUS /ˈmeksɪkənz/
plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading One hundred and fifty to two hundred Indians, mostly armed with guns, and ranged in good order round the terrace, the centre of which remained free, faced the cavern, having among them the disarmed Mexicans, the baggage, horses, and mules of the caravan.
a particular point in time
From this reading The appearance of the terrace had entirely changed during the general's short absence, and offered at this moment a most singular and picturesque scene.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The appearance of the terrace had entirely changed during the general's short absence, and offered at this moment a most singular and picturesque scene.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading One hundred and fifty to two hundred Indians, mostly armed with guns, and ranged in good order round the terrace, the centre of which remained free, faced the cavern, having among them the disarmed Mexicans, the baggage, horses, and mules of the caravan.
mulesnounUS /mjuːlz/
plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading One hundred and fifty to two hundred Indians, mostly armed with guns, and ranged in good order round the terrace, the centre of which remained free, faced the cavern, having among them the disarmed Mexicans, the baggage, horses, and mules of the caravan.
not any; not one
From this reading There was a short delay, during which the conquerors appeared to be consulting together in a low voice; while doing so, an Indian chief, who was no other than the Jester, entered the hall, and uttered a few words in Comanche.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The general and the capataz were again picked up by the redskins, and at a sign from one of the masked men, transported on to the voladero.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The appearance of the terrace had entirely changed during the general's short absence, and offered at this moment a most singular and picturesque scene.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The general and the capataz were again picked up by the redskins, and at a sign from one of the masked men, transported on to the voladero.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The general and the capataz were again picked up by the redskins, and at a sign from one of the masked men, transported on to the voladero.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading One hundred and fifty to two hundred Indians, mostly armed with guns, and ranged in good order round the terrace, the centre of which remained free, faced the cavern, having among them the disarmed Mexicans, the baggage, horses, and mules of the caravan.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There was a short delay, during which the conquerors appeared to be consulting together in a low voice; while doing so, an Indian chief, who was no other than the Jester, entered the hall, and uttered a few words in Comanche.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading The general and the capataz were again picked up by the redskins, and at a sign from one of the masked men, transported on to the voladero.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading The appearance of the terrace had entirely changed during the general's short absence, and offered at this moment a most singular and picturesque scene.
rangedverbUS /reɪndʒd/
past form of “range” — change or be different within limits
From this reading One hundred and fifty to two hundred Indians, mostly armed with guns, and ranged in good order round the terrace, the centre of which remained free, faced the cavern, having among them the disarmed Mexicans, the baggage, horses, and mules of the caravan.
redskinsnounUS /ˈredskɪnz/
plural of “redskin” — (slang) offensive term for Native Americans
From this reading The general and the capataz were again picked up by the redskins, and at a sign from one of the masked men, transported on to the voladero.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading One hundred and fifty to two hundred Indians, mostly armed with guns, and ranged in good order round the terrace, the centre of which remained free, faced the cavern, having among them the disarmed Mexicans, the baggage, horses, and mules of the caravan.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading One hundred and fifty to two hundred Indians, mostly armed with guns, and ranged in good order round the terrace, the centre of which remained free, faced the cavern, having among them the disarmed Mexicans, the baggage, horses, and mules of the caravan.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The appearance of the terrace had entirely changed during the general's short absence, and offered at this moment a most singular and picturesque scene.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading There was a short delay, during which the conquerors appeared to be consulting together in a low voice; while doing so, an Indian chief, who was no other than the Jester, entered the hall, and uttered a few words in Comanche.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The general and the capataz were again picked up by the redskins, and at a sign from one of the masked men, transported on to the voladero.
unusual or striking
From this reading The appearance of the terrace had entirely changed during the general's short absence, and offered at this moment a most singular and picturesque scene.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was a short delay, during which the conquerors appeared to be consulting together in a low voice; while doing so, an Indian chief, who was no other than the Jester, entered the hall, and uttered a few words in Comanche.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading The appearance of the terrace had entirely changed during the general's short absence, and offered at this moment a most singular and picturesque scene.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was a short delay, during which the conquerors appeared to be consulting together in a low voice; while doing so, an Indian chief, who was no other than the Jester, entered the hall, and uttered a few words in Comanche.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EXPLANATION.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading One hundred and fifty to two hundred Indians, mostly armed with guns, and ranged in good order round the terrace, the centre of which remained free, faced the cavern, having among them the disarmed Mexicans, the baggage, horses, and mules of the caravan.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a short delay, during which the conquerors appeared to be consulting together in a low voice; while doing so, an Indian chief, who was no other than the Jester, entered the hall, and uttered a few words in Comanche.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The appearance of the terrace had entirely changed during the general's short absence, and offered at this moment a most singular and picturesque scene.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was a short delay, during which the conquerors appeared to be consulting together in a low voice; while doing so, an Indian chief, who was no other than the Jester, entered the hall, and uttered a few words in Comanche.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading There was a short delay, during which the conquerors appeared to be consulting together in a low voice; while doing so, an Indian chief, who was no other than the Jester, entered the hall, and uttered a few words in Comanche.
transportedverbUS /trænˈspɔːrtɪd/
past form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances
From this reading The general and the capataz were again picked up by the redskins, and at a sign from one of the masked men, transported on to the voladero.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One hundred and fifty to two hundred Indians, mostly armed with guns, and ranged in good order round the terrace, the centre of which remained free, faced the cavern, having among them the disarmed Mexicans, the baggage, horses, and mules of the caravan.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The general and the capataz were again picked up by the redskins, and at a sign from one of the masked men, transported on to the voladero.
communicated in words
From this reading There was a short delay, during which the conquerors appeared to be consulting together in a low voice; while doing so, an Indian chief, who was no other than the Jester, entered the hall, and uttered a few words in Comanche.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading There was a short delay, during which the conquerors appeared to be consulting together in a low voice; while doing so, an Indian chief, who was no other than the Jester, entered the hall, and uttered a few words in Comanche.
voladero
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From this reading The general and the capataz were again picked up by the redskins, and at a sign from one of the masked men, transported on to the voladero.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a short delay, during which the conquerors appeared to be consulting together in a low voice; while doing so, an Indian chief, who was no other than the Jester, entered the hall, and uttered a few words in Comanche.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The general and the capataz were again picked up by the redskins, and at a sign from one of the masked men, transported on to the voladero.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was a short delay, during which the conquerors appeared to be consulting together in a low voice; while doing so, an Indian chief, who was no other than the Jester, entered the hall, and uttered a few words in Comanche.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading There was a short delay, during which the conquerors appeared to be consulting together in a low voice; while doing so, an Indian chief, who was no other than the Jester, entered the hall, and uttered a few words in Comanche.
which person or people
From this reading There was a short delay, during which the conquerors appeared to be consulting together in a low voice; while doing so, an Indian chief, who was no other than the Jester, entered the hall, and uttered a few words in Comanche.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One hundred and fifty to two hundred Indians, mostly armed with guns, and ranged in good order round the terrace, the centre of which remained free, faced the cavern, having among them the disarmed Mexicans, the baggage, horses, and mules of the caravan.
the words that are spoken
From this reading There was a short delay, during which the conquerors appeared to be consulting together in a low voice; while doing so, an Indian chief, who was no other than the Jester, entered the hall, and uttered a few words in Comanche.
