used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BACKWARD GLANCE.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He threw the girl across his horse's neck, and started at full speed in the direction of the teocali, which served him as a refuge and fortress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He threw the girl across his horse's neck, and started at full speed in the direction of the teocali, which served him as a refuge and fortress.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He threw the girl across his horse's neck, and started at full speed in the direction of the teocali, which served him as a refuge and fortress.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We will now take up our narrative at the point where we left it at the conclusion of the "Pirates of the Prairies."
BACKWARDadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading A BACKWARD GLANCE.
Bloodson
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From this reading He will probably remember that White Gazelle was picked up in a fainting condition by Bloodson, while at the side of the old pirate, Sandoval.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He will probably remember that White Gazelle was picked up in a fainting condition by Bloodson, while at the side of the old pirate, Sandoval.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading During the six months which had elapsed since the mournful death of Doña Clara, certain events have taken place, which it is indispensable for the reader to know, in order properly to understand the following story.
Clara
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From this reading During the six months which had elapsed since the mournful death of Doña Clara, certain events have taken place, which it is indispensable for the reader to know, in order properly to understand the following story.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading We will now take up our narrative at the point where we left it at the conclusion of the "Pirates of the Prairies."
a state at a particular time
From this reading He will probably remember that White Gazelle was picked up in a fainting condition by Bloodson, while at the side of the old pirate, Sandoval.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading During the six months which had elapsed since the mournful death of Doña Clara, certain events have taken place, which it is indispensable for the reader to know, in order properly to understand the following story.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He threw the girl across his horse's neck, and started at full speed in the direction of the teocali, which served him as a refuge and fortress.
Doña
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From this reading During the six months which had elapsed since the mournful death of Doña Clara, certain events have taken place, which it is indispensable for the reader to know, in order properly to understand the following story.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the six months which had elapsed since the mournful death of Doña Clara, certain events have taken place, which it is indispensable for the reader to know, in order properly to understand the following story.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading During the six months which had elapsed since the mournful death of Doña Clara, certain events have taken place, which it is indispensable for the reader to know, in order properly to understand the following story.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading During the six months which had elapsed since the mournful death of Doña Clara, certain events have taken place, which it is indispensable for the reader to know, in order properly to understand the following story.
faintingverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading He will probably remember that White Gazelle was picked up in a fainting condition by Bloodson, while at the side of the old pirate, Sandoval.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading During the six months which had elapsed since the mournful death of Doña Clara, certain events have taken place, which it is indispensable for the reader to know, in order properly to understand the following story.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During the six months which had elapsed since the mournful death of Doña Clara, certain events have taken place, which it is indispensable for the reader to know, in order properly to understand the following story.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading He threw the girl across his horse's neck, and started at full speed in the direction of the teocali, which served him as a refuge and fortress.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He threw the girl across his horse's neck, and started at full speed in the direction of the teocali, which served him as a refuge and fortress.
GazellenounUS /ɡəˈzel/
small swift graceful antelope of Africa and Asia having lustrous eyes
From this reading He will probably remember that White Gazelle was picked up in a fainting condition by Bloodson, while at the side of the old pirate, Sandoval.
a young female
From this reading He threw the girl across his horse's neck, and started at full speed in the direction of the teocali, which served him as a refuge and fortress.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A BACKWARD GLANCE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the six months which had elapsed since the mournful death of Doña Clara, certain events have taken place, which it is indispensable for the reader to know, in order properly to understand the following story.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading During the six months which had elapsed since the mournful death of Doña Clara, certain events have taken place, which it is indispensable for the reader to know, in order properly to understand the following story.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He will probably remember that White Gazelle was picked up in a fainting condition by Bloodson, while at the side of the old pirate, Sandoval.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He threw the girl across his horse's neck, and started at full speed in the direction of the teocali, which served him as a refuge and fortress.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He threw the girl across his horse's neck, and started at full speed in the direction of the teocali, which served him as a refuge and fortress.
horse'snounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
possessive form of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He threw the girl across his horse's neck, and started at full speed in the direction of the teocali, which served him as a refuge and fortress.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the six months which had elapsed since the mournful death of Doña Clara, certain events have taken place, which it is indispensable for the reader to know, in order properly to understand the following story.
indispensableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
not to be dispensed with; essential
From this reading During the six months which had elapsed since the mournful death of Doña Clara, certain events have taken place, which it is indispensable for the reader to know, in order properly to understand the following story.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the six months which had elapsed since the mournful death of Doña Clara, certain events have taken place, which it is indispensable for the reader to know, in order properly to understand the following story.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We will now take up our narrative at the point where we left it at the conclusion of the "Pirates of the Prairies."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading During the six months which had elapsed since the mournful death of Doña Clara, certain events have taken place, which it is indispensable for the reader to know, in order properly to understand the following story.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading We will now take up our narrative at the point where we left it at the conclusion of the "Pirates of the Prairies."
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading During the six months which had elapsed since the mournful death of Doña Clara, certain events have taken place, which it is indispensable for the reader to know, in order properly to understand the following story.
mournfuladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrnfəl/
expressing sorrow
From this reading During the six months which had elapsed since the mournful death of Doña Clara, certain events have taken place, which it is indispensable for the reader to know, in order properly to understand the following story.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading We will now take up our narrative at the point where we left it at the conclusion of the "Pirates of the Prairies."
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading He threw the girl across his horse's neck, and started at full speed in the direction of the teocali, which served him as a refuge and fortress.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We will now take up our narrative at the point where we left it at the conclusion of the "Pirates of the Prairies."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We will now take up our narrative at the point where we left it at the conclusion of the "Pirates of the Prairies."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He will probably remember that White Gazelle was picked up in a fainting condition by Bloodson, while at the side of the old pirate, Sandoval.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading During the six months which had elapsed since the mournful death of Doña Clara, certain events have taken place, which it is indispensable for the reader to know, in order properly to understand the following story.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We will now take up our narrative at the point where we left it at the conclusion of the "Pirates of the Prairies."
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading He will probably remember that White Gazelle was picked up in a fainting condition by Bloodson, while at the side of the old pirate, Sandoval.
piratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading He will probably remember that White Gazelle was picked up in a fainting condition by Bloodson, while at the side of the old pirate, Sandoval.
PiratesnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading We will now take up our narrative at the point where we left it at the conclusion of the "Pirates of the Prairies."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading During the six months which had elapsed since the mournful death of Doña Clara, certain events have taken place, which it is indispensable for the reader to know, in order properly to understand the following story.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading We will now take up our narrative at the point where we left it at the conclusion of the "Pirates of the Prairies."
PrairiesnounUS /ˈpreɪriz/
plural of “prairie” — a treeless grassy plain
From this reading We will now take up our narrative at the point where we left it at the conclusion of the "Pirates of the Prairies."
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading He will probably remember that White Gazelle was picked up in a fainting condition by Bloodson, while at the side of the old pirate, Sandoval.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading During the six months which had elapsed since the mournful death of Doña Clara, certain events have taken place, which it is indispensable for the reader to know, in order properly to understand the following story.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading During the six months which had elapsed since the mournful death of Doña Clara, certain events have taken place, which it is indispensable for the reader to know, in order properly to understand the following story.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading He threw the girl across his horse's neck, and started at full speed in the direction of the teocali, which served him as a refuge and fortress.
To recall to mind.
From this reading He will probably remember that White Gazelle was picked up in a fainting condition by Bloodson, while at the side of the old pirate, Sandoval.
Sandoval
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He will probably remember that White Gazelle was picked up in a fainting condition by Bloodson, while at the side of the old pirate, Sandoval.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading He threw the girl across his horse's neck, and started at full speed in the direction of the teocali, which served him as a refuge and fortress.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He will probably remember that White Gazelle was picked up in a fainting condition by Bloodson, while at the side of the old pirate, Sandoval.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading During the six months which had elapsed since the mournful death of Doña Clara, certain events have taken place, which it is indispensable for the reader to know, in order properly to understand the following story.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading During the six months which had elapsed since the mournful death of Doña Clara, certain events have taken place, which it is indispensable for the reader to know, in order properly to understand the following story.
move hurridly
From this reading He threw the girl across his horse's neck, and started at full speed in the direction of the teocali, which served him as a refuge and fortress.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He threw the girl across his horse's neck, and started at full speed in the direction of the teocali, which served him as a refuge and fortress.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading During the six months which had elapsed since the mournful death of Doña Clara, certain events have taken place, which it is indispensable for the reader to know, in order properly to understand the following story.
carry out
From this reading We will now take up our narrative at the point where we left it at the conclusion of the "Pirates of the Prairies."
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading During the six months which had elapsed since the mournful death of Doña Clara, certain events have taken place, which it is indispensable for the reader to know, in order properly to understand the following story.
teocali
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He threw the girl across his horse's neck, and started at full speed in the direction of the teocali, which served him as a refuge and fortress.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He will probably remember that White Gazelle was picked up in a fainting condition by Bloodson, while at the side of the old pirate, Sandoval.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We will now take up our narrative at the point where we left it at the conclusion of the "Pirates of the Prairies."
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading He threw the girl across his horse's neck, and started at full speed in the direction of the teocali, which served him as a refuge and fortress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the six months which had elapsed since the mournful death of Doña Clara, certain events have taken place, which it is indispensable for the reader to know, in order properly to understand the following story.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading During the six months which had elapsed since the mournful death of Doña Clara, certain events have taken place, which it is indispensable for the reader to know, in order properly to understand the following story.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We will now take up our narrative at the point where we left it at the conclusion of the "Pirates of the Prairies."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He will probably remember that White Gazelle was picked up in a fainting condition by Bloodson, while at the side of the old pirate, Sandoval.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We will now take up our narrative at the point where we left it at the conclusion of the "Pirates of the Prairies."
in or at the place that
From this reading We will now take up our narrative at the point where we left it at the conclusion of the "Pirates of the Prairies."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During the six months which had elapsed since the mournful death of Doña Clara, certain events have taken place, which it is indispensable for the reader to know, in order properly to understand the following story.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He will probably remember that White Gazelle was picked up in a fainting condition by Bloodson, while at the side of the old pirate, Sandoval.
a Caucasian
From this reading He will probably remember that White Gazelle was picked up in a fainting condition by Bloodson, while at the side of the old pirate, Sandoval.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We will now take up our narrative at the point where we left it at the conclusion of the "Pirates of the Prairies."
