Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was about ten o'clock at night.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

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

From this reading It was cold and foggy; the wind whistled violently, and heavy black clouds coming from the south dropped heavy rain upon the ground.

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

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading "Ten o'clock already," he said, "and Leon not yet arrived: what can detain him?

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

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was about ten o'clock at night.

(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading It was cold and foggy; the wind whistled violently, and heavy black clouds coming from the south dropped heavy rain upon the ground.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Ten o'clock already," he said, "and Leon not yet arrived: what can detain him?

a cigar made with light-colored tobacco

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading It was cold and foggy; the wind whistled violently, and heavy black clouds coming from the south dropped heavy rain upon the ground.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading It was cold and foggy; the wind whistled violently, and heavy black clouds coming from the south dropped heavy rain upon the ground.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading It was cold and foggy; the wind whistled violently, and heavy black clouds coming from the south dropped heavy rain upon the ground.

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

-ing form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading "Ten o'clock already," he said, "and Leon not yet arrived: what can detain him?

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading It was cold and foggy; the wind whistled violently, and heavy black clouds coming from the south dropped heavy rain upon the ground.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)

From this reading It was cold and foggy; the wind whistled violently, and heavy black clouds coming from the south dropped heavy rain upon the ground.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was cold and foggy; the wind whistled violently, and heavy black clouds coming from the south dropped heavy rain upon the ground.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading It was cold and foggy; the wind whistled violently, and heavy black clouds coming from the south dropped heavy rain upon the ground.

a strong current of air

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

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

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

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

From this reading "Ten o'clock already," he said, "and Leon not yet arrived: what can detain him?

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading It was cold and foggy; the wind whistled violently, and heavy black clouds coming from the south dropped heavy rain upon the ground.

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

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

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

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

in an indolent manner

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

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

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was about ten o'clock at night.

disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain

From this reading "Ten o'clock already," he said, "and Leon not yet arrived: what can detain him?

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading It was about ten o'clock at night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Ten o'clock already," he said, "and Leon not yet arrived: what can detain him?

according to the clock

From this reading It was about ten o'clock at night.

the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

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

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

cut or make a way through

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading It was cold and foggy; the wind whistled violently, and heavy black clouds coming from the south dropped heavy rain upon the ground.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

a safe place

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

uttered with a trill

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Ten o'clock already," he said, "and Leon not yet arrived: what can detain him?

express in words

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

the skin that covers the top of the head

From this reading THE SCALP.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

plural of “smuggler” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It was cold and foggy; the wind whistled violently, and heavy black clouds coming from the south dropped heavy rain upon the ground.

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

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading It was about ten o'clock at night.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

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

From this reading THE SCALP.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

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

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

hard to endure

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was cold and foggy; the wind whistled violently, and heavy black clouds coming from the south dropped heavy rain upon the ground.

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

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

in a violent manner

From this reading It was cold and foggy; the wind whistled violently, and heavy black clouds coming from the south dropped heavy rain upon the ground.

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

From this reading It was about ten o'clock at night.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Ten o'clock already," he said, "and Leon not yet arrived: what can detain him?

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

during the time that

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

past form of “whistle” — make whistling sounds

From this reading It was cold and foggy; the wind whistled violently, and heavy black clouds coming from the south dropped heavy rain upon the ground.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading It was cold and foggy; the wind whistled violently, and heavy black clouds coming from the south dropped heavy rain upon the ground.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Between Valparaíso and Rio Claro --that is to say, in the gorge which had many times served as a refuge for the smugglers, and which our readers are already acquainted with--Tahi-Mari indolently lying at the foot of a tree, was rolling a papelito in his fingers, while lending an attentive ear to the slightest sounds which the gust conveyed to him and at times darting glances around him which seemed trying to pierce the obscurity.

but in spite of that

From this reading "Ten o'clock already," he said, "and Leon not yet arrived: what can detain him?