Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading The aide-de-camp, on receiving the order, went off at a gallop, lance in hand.

an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer

From this reading The aide-de-camp, on receiving the order, went off at a gallop, lance in hand.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Don Rafael, mounted upon his favourite steed, El Roncador, was at this time making every effort to reach the Marshal, whose defiant war-cry, so often pealing in their ears, was beginning to create terror among the ranks of the Royalists.

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

From this reading At the same instant an officer rode forth from the camp of Regules, on a similar mission to the Commander-in-chief of the Spanish army.

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

From this reading The latter, however, succeeded in executing his commission more promptly than Don Cornelio; and Bonavia hastened, notwithstanding the protest of Caldelas, to send to Regules the reinforcement he had demanded.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading At the same instant an officer rode forth from the camp of Regules, on a similar mission to the Commander-in-chief of the Spanish army.

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

From this reading "That man will be our ruin," said Caldelas to Tres-Villas, as the battalions were drawn from his brigade.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The aide-de-camp, on receiving the order, went off at a gallop, lance in hand.

plural of “battalion” — an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies

From this reading "That man will be our ruin," said Caldelas to Tres-Villas, as the battalions were drawn from his brigade.

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

From this reading "That man will be our ruin," said Caldelas to Tres-Villas, as the battalions were drawn from his brigade.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Don Rafael, mounted upon his favourite steed, El Roncador, was at this time making every effort to reach the Marshal, whose defiant war-cry, so often pealing in their ears, was beginning to create terror among the ranks of the Royalists.

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From this reading The latter, however, succeeded in executing his commission more promptly than Don Cornelio; and Bonavia hastened, notwithstanding the protest of Caldelas, to send to Regules the reinforcement he had demanded.

army unit smaller than a division

From this reading "That man will be our ruin," said Caldelas to Tres-Villas, as the battalions were drawn from his brigade.

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From this reading The latter, however, succeeded in executing his commission more promptly than Don Cornelio; and Bonavia hastened, notwithstanding the protest of Caldelas, to send to Regules the reinforcement he had demanded.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading At the same instant an officer rode forth from the camp of Regules, on a similar mission to the Commander-in-chief of the Spanish army.

the officer who holds the supreme command

From this reading At the same instant an officer rode forth from the camp of Regules, on a similar mission to the Commander-in-chief of the Spanish army.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading The latter, however, succeeded in executing his commission more promptly than Don Cornelio; and Bonavia hastened, notwithstanding the protest of Caldelas, to send to Regules the reinforcement he had demanded.

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From this reading The latter, however, succeeded in executing his commission more promptly than Don Cornelio; and Bonavia hastened, notwithstanding the protest of Caldelas, to send to Regules the reinforcement he had demanded.

make or cause to be or to become

From this reading Don Rafael, mounted upon his favourite steed, El Roncador, was at this time making every effort to reach the Marshal, whose defiant war-cry, so often pealing in their ears, was beginning to create terror among the ranks of the Royalists.

boldly resisting authority or an opposing force

From this reading Don Rafael, mounted upon his favourite steed, El Roncador, was at this time making every effort to reach the Marshal, whose defiant war-cry, so often pealing in their ears, was beginning to create terror among the ranks of the Royalists.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading The latter, however, succeeded in executing his commission more promptly than Don Cornelio; and Bonavia hastened, notwithstanding the protest of Caldelas, to send to Regules the reinforcement he had demanded.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading The latter, however, succeeded in executing his commission more promptly than Don Cornelio; and Bonavia hastened, notwithstanding the protest of Caldelas, to send to Regules the reinforcement he had demanded.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading "That man will be our ruin," said Caldelas to Tres-Villas, as the battalions were drawn from his brigade.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Don Rafael, mounted upon his favourite steed, El Roncador, was at this time making every effort to reach the Marshal, whose defiant war-cry, so often pealing in their ears, was beginning to create terror among the ranks of the Royalists.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Don Rafael, mounted upon his favourite steed, El Roncador, was at this time making every effort to reach the Marshal, whose defiant war-cry, so often pealing in their ears, was beginning to create terror among the ranks of the Royalists.

angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

From this reading Don Rafael, mounted upon his favourite steed, El Roncador, was at this time making every effort to reach the Marshal, whose defiant war-cry, so often pealing in their ears, was beginning to create terror among the ranks of the Royalists.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Don Rafael, mounted upon his favourite steed, El Roncador, was at this time making every effort to reach the Marshal, whose defiant war-cry, so often pealing in their ears, was beginning to create terror among the ranks of the Royalists.

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading The latter, however, succeeded in executing his commission more promptly than Don Cornelio; and Bonavia hastened, notwithstanding the protest of Caldelas, to send to Regules the reinforcement he had demanded.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading Don Rafael, mounted upon his favourite steed, El Roncador, was at this time making every effort to reach the Marshal, whose defiant war-cry, so often pealing in their ears, was beginning to create terror among the ranks of the Royalists.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading At the same instant an officer rode forth from the camp of Regules, on a similar mission to the Commander-in-chief of the Spanish army.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At the same instant an officer rode forth from the camp of Regules, on a similar mission to the Commander-in-chief of the Spanish army.

ride at a galloping pace

From this reading The aide-de-camp, on receiving the order, went off at a gallop, lance in hand.

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

From this reading The latter, however, succeeded in executing his commission more promptly than Don Cornelio; and Bonavia hastened, notwithstanding the protest of Caldelas, to send to Regules the reinforcement he had demanded.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The aide-de-camp, on receiving the order, went off at a gallop, lance in hand.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading The latter, however, succeeded in executing his commission more promptly than Don Cornelio; and Bonavia hastened, notwithstanding the protest of Caldelas, to send to Regules the reinforcement he had demanded.

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

From this reading The latter, however, succeeded in executing his commission more promptly than Don Cornelio; and Bonavia hastened, notwithstanding the protest of Caldelas, to send to Regules the reinforcement he had demanded.

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

From this reading The latter, however, succeeded in executing his commission more promptly than Don Cornelio; and Bonavia hastened, notwithstanding the protest of Caldelas, to send to Regules the reinforcement he had demanded.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The latter, however, succeeded in executing his commission more promptly than Don Cornelio; and Bonavia hastened, notwithstanding the protest of Caldelas, to send to Regules the reinforcement he had demanded.

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

From this reading The aide-de-camp, on receiving the order, went off at a gallop, lance in hand.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading At the same instant an officer rode forth from the camp of Regules, on a similar mission to the Commander-in-chief of the Spanish army.

a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading The aide-de-camp, on receiving the order, went off at a gallop, lance in hand.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The latter, however, succeeded in executing his commission more promptly than Don Cornelio; and Bonavia hastened, notwithstanding the protest of Caldelas, to send to Regules the reinforcement he had demanded.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Don Rafael, mounted upon his favourite steed, El Roncador, was at this time making every effort to reach the Marshal, whose defiant war-cry, so often pealing in their ears, was beginning to create terror among the ranks of the Royalists.

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

From this reading "That man will be our ruin," said Caldelas to Tres-Villas, as the battalions were drawn from his brigade.

place in proper rank

From this reading Don Rafael, mounted upon his favourite steed, El Roncador, was at this time making every effort to reach the Marshal, whose defiant war-cry, so often pealing in their ears, was beginning to create terror among the ranks of the Royalists.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading At the same instant an officer rode forth from the camp of Regules, on a similar mission to the Commander-in-chief of the Spanish army.

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

From this reading The latter, however, succeeded in executing his commission more promptly than Don Cornelio; and Bonavia hastened, notwithstanding the protest of Caldelas, to send to Regules the reinforcement he had demanded.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading Don Rafael, mounted upon his favourite steed, El Roncador, was at this time making every effort to reach the Marshal, whose defiant war-cry, so often pealing in their ears, was beginning to create terror among the ranks of the Royalists.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading The latter, however, succeeded in executing his commission more promptly than Don Cornelio; and Bonavia hastened, notwithstanding the protest of Caldelas, to send to Regules the reinforcement he had demanded.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the same instant an officer rode forth from the camp of Regules, on a similar mission to the Commander-in-chief of the Spanish army.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The aide-de-camp, on receiving the order, went off at a gallop, lance in hand.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading At the same instant an officer rode forth from the camp of Regules, on a similar mission to the Commander-in-chief of the Spanish army.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Don Rafael, mounted upon his favourite steed, El Roncador, was at this time making every effort to reach the Marshal, whose defiant war-cry, so often pealing in their ears, was beginning to create terror among the ranks of the Royalists.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The aide-de-camp, on receiving the order, went off at a gallop, lance in hand.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The aide-de-camp, on receiving the order, went off at a gallop, lance in hand.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "That man will be our ruin," said Caldelas to Tres-Villas, as the battalions were drawn from his brigade.

a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)

From this reading Don Rafael, mounted upon his favourite steed, El Roncador, was at this time making every effort to reach the Marshal, whose defiant war-cry, so often pealing in their ears, was beginning to create terror among the ranks of the Royalists.

with little or no delay

From this reading The latter, however, succeeded in executing his commission more promptly than Don Cornelio; and Bonavia hastened, notwithstanding the protest of Caldelas, to send to Regules the reinforcement he had demanded.

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading The latter, however, succeeded in executing his commission more promptly than Don Cornelio; and Bonavia hastened, notwithstanding the protest of Caldelas, to send to Regules the reinforcement he had demanded.

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From this reading Don Rafael, mounted upon his favourite steed, El Roncador, was at this time making every effort to reach the Marshal, whose defiant war-cry, so often pealing in their ears, was beginning to create terror among the ranks of the Royalists.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Don Rafael, mounted upon his favourite steed, El Roncador, was at this time making every effort to reach the Marshal, whose defiant war-cry, so often pealing in their ears, was beginning to create terror among the ranks of the Royalists.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Don Rafael, mounted upon his favourite steed, El Roncador, was at this time making every effort to reach the Marshal, whose defiant war-cry, so often pealing in their ears, was beginning to create terror among the ranks of the Royalists.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading The aide-de-camp, on receiving the order, went off at a gallop, lance in hand.

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From this reading At the same instant an officer rode forth from the camp of Regules, on a similar mission to the Commander-in-chief of the Spanish army.

a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

From this reading The latter, however, succeeded in executing his commission more promptly than Don Cornelio; and Bonavia hastened, notwithstanding the protest of Caldelas, to send to Regules the reinforcement he had demanded.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading At the same instant an officer rode forth from the camp of Regules, on a similar mission to the Commander-in-chief of the Spanish army.

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

From this reading Don Rafael, mounted upon his favourite steed, El Roncador, was at this time making every effort to reach the Marshal, whose defiant war-cry, so often pealing in their ears, was beginning to create terror among the ranks of the Royalists.

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

From this reading Don Rafael, mounted upon his favourite steed, El Roncador, was at this time making every effort to reach the Marshal, whose defiant war-cry, so often pealing in their ears, was beginning to create terror among the ranks of the Royalists.

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading "That man will be our ruin," said Caldelas to Tres-Villas, as the battalions were drawn from his brigade.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "That man will be our ruin," said Caldelas to Tres-Villas, as the battalions were drawn from his brigade.

Identical; not different.

From this reading At the same instant an officer rode forth from the camp of Regules, on a similar mission to the Commander-in-chief of the Spanish army.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading The latter, however, succeeded in executing his commission more promptly than Don Cornelio; and Bonavia hastened, notwithstanding the protest of Caldelas, to send to Regules the reinforcement he had demanded.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading At the same instant an officer rode forth from the camp of Regules, on a similar mission to the Commander-in-chief of the Spanish army.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Don Rafael, mounted upon his favourite steed, El Roncador, was at this time making every effort to reach the Marshal, whose defiant war-cry, so often pealing in their ears, was beginning to create terror among the ranks of the Royalists.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading At the same instant an officer rode forth from the camp of Regules, on a similar mission to the Commander-in-chief of the Spanish army.

(literary) a spirited horse for state of war

From this reading Don Rafael, mounted upon his favourite steed, El Roncador, was at this time making every effort to reach the Marshal, whose defiant war-cry, so often pealing in their ears, was beginning to create terror among the ranks of the Royalists.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading The latter, however, succeeded in executing his commission more promptly than Don Cornelio; and Bonavia hastened, notwithstanding the protest of Caldelas, to send to Regules the reinforcement he had demanded.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading Don Rafael, mounted upon his favourite steed, El Roncador, was at this time making every effort to reach the Marshal, whose defiant war-cry, so often pealing in their ears, was beginning to create terror among the ranks of the Royalists.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The latter, however, succeeded in executing his commission more promptly than Don Cornelio; and Bonavia hastened, notwithstanding the protest of Caldelas, to send to Regules the reinforcement he had demanded.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "That man will be our ruin," said Caldelas to Tres-Villas, as the battalions were drawn from his brigade.

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

From this reading The aide-de-camp, on receiving the order, went off at a gallop, lance in hand.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Don Rafael, mounted upon his favourite steed, El Roncador, was at this time making every effort to reach the Marshal, whose defiant war-cry, so often pealing in their ears, was beginning to create terror among the ranks of the Royalists.

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

From this reading Don Rafael, mounted upon his favourite steed, El Roncador, was at this time making every effort to reach the Marshal, whose defiant war-cry, so often pealing in their ears, was beginning to create terror among the ranks of the Royalists.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Don Rafael, mounted upon his favourite steed, El Roncador, was at this time making every effort to reach the Marshal, whose defiant war-cry, so often pealing in their ears, was beginning to create terror among the ranks of the Royalists.

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

From this reading At the same instant an officer rode forth from the camp of Regules, on a similar mission to the Commander-in-chief of the Spanish army.

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From this reading "That man will be our ruin," said Caldelas to Tres-Villas, as the battalions were drawn from his brigade.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Don Rafael, mounted upon his favourite steed, El Roncador, was at this time making every effort to reach the Marshal, whose defiant war-cry, so often pealing in their ears, was beginning to create terror among the ranks of the Royalists.

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

From this reading Don Rafael, mounted upon his favourite steed, El Roncador, was at this time making every effort to reach the Marshal, whose defiant war-cry, so often pealing in their ears, was beginning to create terror among the ranks of the Royalists.

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

From this reading Don Rafael, mounted upon his favourite steed, El Roncador, was at this time making every effort to reach the Marshal, whose defiant war-cry, so often pealing in their ears, was beginning to create terror among the ranks of the Royalists.

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

From this reading The aide-de-camp, on receiving the order, went off at a gallop, lance in hand.

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

From this reading "That man will be our ruin," said Caldelas to Tres-Villas, as the battalions were drawn from his brigade.

belonging to which person

From this reading Don Rafael, mounted upon his favourite steed, El Roncador, was at this time making every effort to reach the Marshal, whose defiant war-cry, so often pealing in their ears, was beginning to create terror among the ranks of the Royalists.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "That man will be our ruin," said Caldelas to Tres-Villas, as the battalions were drawn from his brigade.