Chapter IV · The Miner’s Riot

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

From this reading This was performed, but none too soon, for, as the massive table was thrust against the closed door, a rush was heard in the outer room, and the assailants gave it a fearful shock; but thanks to its brace, the heavy puncheon did not give way, although it shook upon its hinges.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Perhaps we may return the compliments of our friends outside,” added Marcos.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading “_Anda, comarados_,” shouted Sayosa, “push the table against the door, quick; the _ladrones_ are here!”

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading A volley was fired at the door, but it was only a waste of ammunition, as the four inches of well-seasoned wood resisted all such attempts.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading This was performed, but none too soon, for, as the massive table was thrust against the closed door, a rush was heard in the outer room, and the assailants gave it a fearful shock; but thanks to its brace, the heavy puncheon did not give way, although it shook upon its hinges.

projectiles to be fired from a gun

From this reading A volley was fired at the door, but it was only a waste of ammunition, as the four inches of well-seasoned wood resisted all such attempts.

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

From this reading This was performed, but none too soon, for, as the massive table was thrust against the closed door, a rush was heard in the outer room, and the assailants gave it a fearful shock; but thanks to its brace, the heavy puncheon did not give way, although it shook upon its hinges.

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From this reading “_Anda, comarados_,” shouted Sayosa, “push the table against the door, quick; the _ladrones_ are here!”

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

From this reading “_Anda, comarados_,” shouted Sayosa, “push the table against the door, quick; the _ladrones_ are here!”

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

From this reading This was performed, but none too soon, for, as the massive table was thrust against the closed door, a rush was heard in the outer room, and the assailants gave it a fearful shock; but thanks to its brace, the heavy puncheon did not give way, although it shook upon its hinges.

plural of “assailant” — someone who attacks

From this reading This was performed, but none too soon, for, as the massive table was thrust against the closed door, a rush was heard in the outer room, and the assailants gave it a fearful shock; but thanks to its brace, the heavy puncheon did not give way, although it shook upon its hinges.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A volley was fired at the door, but it was only a waste of ammunition, as the four inches of well-seasoned wood resisted all such attempts.

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading A volley was fired at the door, but it was only a waste of ammunition, as the four inches of well-seasoned wood resisted all such attempts.

prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult

From this reading This was performed, but none too soon, for, as the massive table was thrust against the closed door, a rush was heard in the outer room, and the assailants gave it a fearful shock; but thanks to its brace, the heavy puncheon did not give way, although it shook upon its hinges.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This was performed, but none too soon, for, as the massive table was thrust against the closed door, a rush was heard in the outer room, and the assailants gave it a fearful shock; but thanks to its brace, the heavy puncheon did not give way, although it shook upon its hinges.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading This was performed, but none too soon, for, as the massive table was thrust against the closed door, a rush was heard in the outer room, and the assailants gave it a fearful shock; but thanks to its brace, the heavy puncheon did not give way, although it shook upon its hinges.

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From this reading “_Anda, comarados_,” shouted Sayosa, “push the table against the door, quick; the _ladrones_ are here!”

(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare

From this reading Perhaps we may return the compliments of our friends outside,” added Marcos.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading This was performed, but none too soon, for, as the massive table was thrust against the closed door, a rush was heard in the outer room, and the assailants gave it a fearful shock; but thanks to its brace, the heavy puncheon did not give way, although it shook upon its hinges.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading “_Anda, comarados_,” shouted Sayosa, “push the table against the door, quick; the _ladrones_ are here!”

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading This was performed, but none too soon, for, as the massive table was thrust against the closed door, a rush was heard in the outer room, and the assailants gave it a fearful shock; but thanks to its brace, the heavy puncheon did not give way, although it shook upon its hinges.

having lost your job

From this reading A volley was fired at the door, but it was only a waste of ammunition, as the four inches of well-seasoned wood resisted all such attempts.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This was performed, but none too soon, for, as the massive table was thrust against the closed door, a rush was heard in the outer room, and the assailants gave it a fearful shock; but thanks to its brace, the heavy puncheon did not give way, although it shook upon its hinges.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading A volley was fired at the door, but it was only a waste of ammunition, as the four inches of well-seasoned wood resisted all such attempts.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Perhaps we may return the compliments of our friends outside,” added Marcos.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading This was performed, but none too soon, for, as the massive table was thrust against the closed door, a rush was heard in the outer room, and the assailants gave it a fearful shock; but thanks to its brace, the heavy puncheon did not give way, although it shook upon its hinges.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading This was performed, but none too soon, for, as the massive table was thrust against the closed door, a rush was heard in the outer room, and the assailants gave it a fearful shock; but thanks to its brace, the heavy puncheon did not give way, although it shook upon its hinges.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading This was performed, but none too soon, for, as the massive table was thrust against the closed door, a rush was heard in the outer room, and the assailants gave it a fearful shock; but thanks to its brace, the heavy puncheon did not give way, although it shook upon its hinges.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading This was performed, but none too soon, for, as the massive table was thrust against the closed door, a rush was heard in the outer room, and the assailants gave it a fearful shock; but thanks to its brace, the heavy puncheon did not give way, although it shook upon its hinges.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “_Anda, comarados_,” shouted Sayosa, “push the table against the door, quick; the _ladrones_ are here!”

plural of “hinge” — a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other

From this reading This was performed, but none too soon, for, as the massive table was thrust against the closed door, a rush was heard in the outer room, and the assailants gave it a fearful shock; but thanks to its brace, the heavy puncheon did not give way, although it shook upon its hinges.

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

From this reading This was performed, but none too soon, for, as the massive table was thrust against the closed door, a rush was heard in the outer room, and the assailants gave it a fearful shock; but thanks to its brace, the heavy puncheon did not give way, although it shook upon its hinges.

plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading A volley was fired at the door, but it was only a waste of ammunition, as the four inches of well-seasoned wood resisted all such attempts.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This was performed, but none too soon, for, as the massive table was thrust against the closed door, a rush was heard in the outer room, and the assailants gave it a fearful shock; but thanks to its brace, the heavy puncheon did not give way, although it shook upon its hinges.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This was performed, but none too soon, for, as the massive table was thrust against the closed door, a rush was heard in the outer room, and the assailants gave it a fearful shock; but thanks to its brace, the heavy puncheon did not give way, although it shook upon its hinges.

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

From this reading “_Anda, comarados_,” shouted Sayosa, “push the table against the door, quick; the _ladrones_ are here!”

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading “Out with the lights, men, and then open the loops.

plural of “loop” — fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines

From this reading “Out with the lights, men, and then open the loops.

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From this reading Perhaps we may return the compliments of our friends outside,” added Marcos.

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading This was performed, but none too soon, for, as the massive table was thrust against the closed door, a rush was heard in the outer room, and the assailants gave it a fearful shock; but thanks to its brace, the heavy puncheon did not give way, although it shook upon its hinges.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Perhaps we may return the compliments of our friends outside,” added Marcos.

the force of workers available

From this reading “Out with the lights, men, and then open the loops.

not one, and not any

From this reading This was performed, but none too soon, for, as the massive table was thrust against the closed door, a rush was heard in the outer room, and the assailants gave it a fearful shock; but thanks to its brace, the heavy puncheon did not give way, although it shook upon its hinges.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This was performed, but none too soon, for, as the massive table was thrust against the closed door, a rush was heard in the outer room, and the assailants gave it a fearful shock; but thanks to its brace, the heavy puncheon did not give way, although it shook upon its hinges.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A volley was fired at the door, but it was only a waste of ammunition, as the four inches of well-seasoned wood resisted all such attempts.

and nothing more

From this reading A volley was fired at the door, but it was only a waste of ammunition, as the four inches of well-seasoned wood resisted all such attempts.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading “Out with the lights, men, and then open the loops.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Perhaps we may return the compliments of our friends outside,” added Marcos.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Out with the lights, men, and then open the loops.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading This was performed, but none too soon, for, as the massive table was thrust against the closed door, a rush was heard in the outer room, and the assailants gave it a fearful shock; but thanks to its brace, the heavy puncheon did not give way, although it shook upon its hinges.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Perhaps we may return the compliments of our friends outside,” added Marcos.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading This was performed, but none too soon, for, as the massive table was thrust against the closed door, a rush was heard in the outer room, and the assailants gave it a fearful shock; but thanks to its brace, the heavy puncheon did not give way, although it shook upon its hinges.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps we may return the compliments of our friends outside,” added Marcos.

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From this reading This was performed, but none too soon, for, as the massive table was thrust against the closed door, a rush was heard in the outer room, and the assailants gave it a fearful shock; but thanks to its brace, the heavy puncheon did not give way, although it shook upon its hinges.

move with force

From this reading “_Anda, comarados_,” shouted Sayosa, “push the table against the door, quick; the _ladrones_ are here!”

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading “_Anda, comarados_,” shouted Sayosa, “push the table against the door, quick; the _ladrones_ are here!”

past form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading A volley was fired at the door, but it was only a waste of ammunition, as the four inches of well-seasoned wood resisted all such attempts.

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

From this reading Perhaps we may return the compliments of our friends outside,” added Marcos.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading This was performed, but none too soon, for, as the massive table was thrust against the closed door, a rush was heard in the outer room, and the assailants gave it a fearful shock; but thanks to its brace, the heavy puncheon did not give way, although it shook upon its hinges.

move hurridly

From this reading This was performed, but none too soon, for, as the massive table was thrust against the closed door, a rush was heard in the outer room, and the assailants gave it a fearful shock; but thanks to its brace, the heavy puncheon did not give way, although it shook upon its hinges.

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

From this reading “_Anda, comarados_,” shouted Sayosa, “push the table against the door, quick; the _ladrones_ are here!”

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading This was performed, but none too soon, for, as the massive table was thrust against the closed door, a rush was heard in the outer room, and the assailants gave it a fearful shock; but thanks to its brace, the heavy puncheon did not give way, although it shook upon its hinges.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading This was performed, but none too soon, for, as the massive table was thrust against the closed door, a rush was heard in the outer room, and the assailants gave it a fearful shock; but thanks to its brace, the heavy puncheon did not give way, although it shook upon its hinges.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading “_Anda, comarados_,” shouted Sayosa, “push the table against the door, quick; the _ladrones_ are here!”

in the near future

From this reading This was performed, but none too soon, for, as the massive table was thrust against the closed door, a rush was heard in the outer room, and the assailants gave it a fearful shock; but thanks to its brace, the heavy puncheon did not give way, although it shook upon its hinges.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading A volley was fired at the door, but it was only a waste of ammunition, as the four inches of well-seasoned wood resisted all such attempts.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading “_Anda, comarados_,” shouted Sayosa, “push the table against the door, quick; the _ladrones_ are here!”

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading This was performed, but none too soon, for, as the massive table was thrust against the closed door, a rush was heard in the outer room, and the assailants gave it a fearful shock; but thanks to its brace, the heavy puncheon did not give way, although it shook upon its hinges.

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

From this reading “_Anda, comarados_,” shouted Sayosa, “push the table against the door, quick; the _ladrones_ are here!”

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “Out with the lights, men, and then open the loops.

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

From this reading This was performed, but none too soon, for, as the massive table was thrust against the closed door, a rush was heard in the outer room, and the assailants gave it a fearful shock; but thanks to its brace, the heavy puncheon did not give way, although it shook upon its hinges.

push forcefully

From this reading This was performed, but none too soon, for, as the massive table was thrust against the closed door, a rush was heard in the outer room, and the assailants gave it a fearful shock; but thanks to its brace, the heavy puncheon did not give way, although it shook upon its hinges.

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

From this reading This was performed, but none too soon, for, as the massive table was thrust against the closed door, a rush was heard in the outer room, and the assailants gave it a fearful shock; but thanks to its brace, the heavy puncheon did not give way, although it shook upon its hinges.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading This was performed, but none too soon, for, as the massive table was thrust against the closed door, a rush was heard in the outer room, and the assailants gave it a fearful shock; but thanks to its brace, the heavy puncheon did not give way, although it shook upon its hinges.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading This was performed, but none too soon, for, as the massive table was thrust against the closed door, a rush was heard in the outer room, and the assailants gave it a fearful shock; but thanks to its brace, the heavy puncheon did not give way, although it shook upon its hinges.

rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

From this reading A volley was fired at the door, but it was only a waste of ammunition, as the four inches of well-seasoned wood resisted all such attempts.

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

From this reading This was performed, but none too soon, for, as the massive table was thrust against the closed door, a rush was heard in the outer room, and the assailants gave it a fearful shock; but thanks to its brace, the heavy puncheon did not give way, although it shook upon its hinges.

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading A volley was fired at the door, but it was only a waste of ammunition, as the four inches of well-seasoned wood resisted all such attempts.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading This was performed, but none too soon, for, as the massive table was thrust against the closed door, a rush was heard in the outer room, and the assailants gave it a fearful shock; but thanks to its brace, the heavy puncheon did not give way, although it shook upon its hinges.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Perhaps we may return the compliments of our friends outside,” added Marcos.

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From this reading A volley was fired at the door, but it was only a waste of ammunition, as the four inches of well-seasoned wood resisted all such attempts.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Out with the lights, men, and then open the loops.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading A volley was fired at the door, but it was only a waste of ammunition, as the four inches of well-seasoned wood resisted all such attempts.