(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He had been fortunate enough to reach the Sierra de los Comanches soon enough to be able, to efface his trail.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
(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 The squatter was one of those old hands to whom all the tracks of the desert are known.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The squatter was one of those old hands to whom all the tracks of the desert are known.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had been fortunate enough to reach the Sierra de los Comanches soon enough to be able, to efface his trail.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been fortunate enough to reach the Sierra de los Comanches soon enough to be able, to efface his trail.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE CAMP IN THE MOUNTAINS.
CedarnounUS /ˈsiːdər/
any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading On leaving the jacal, Red Cedar proceeded towards the mountains.
ComanchesnounUS /kəˈmæntʃiz/
plural of “comanche” — a member of the Shoshonean people who formerly lived between Wyoming and the Mexican border but are now chiefly in Oklahoma
From this reading He had been fortunate enough to reach the Sierra de los Comanches soon enough to be able, to efface his trail.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading He had been fortunate enough to reach the Sierra de los Comanches soon enough to be able, to efface his trail.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading The squatter was one of those old hands to whom all the tracks of the desert are known.
effaceverbUS /ɪˈfeɪs/
remove completely from recognition or memory
From this reading He had been fortunate enough to reach the Sierra de los Comanches soon enough to be able, to efface his trail.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He had been fortunate enough to reach the Sierra de los Comanches soon enough to be able, to efface his trail.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading He had been fortunate enough to reach the Sierra de los Comanches soon enough to be able, to efface his trail.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The squatter was one of those old hands to whom all the tracks of the desert are known.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CAMP IN THE MOUNTAINS.
jacal
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From this reading On leaving the jacal, Red Cedar proceeded towards the mountains.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The squatter was one of those old hands to whom all the tracks of the desert are known.
the act of departing
From this reading On leaving the jacal, Red Cedar proceeded towards the mountains.
los
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From this reading He had been fortunate enough to reach the Sierra de los Comanches soon enough to be able, to efface his trail.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE CAMP IN THE MOUNTAINS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The squatter was one of those old hands to whom all the tracks of the desert are known.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The squatter was one of those old hands to whom all the tracks of the desert are known.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On leaving the jacal, Red Cedar proceeded towards the mountains.
on one occasion
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The squatter was one of those old hands to whom all the tracks of the desert are known.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading On leaving the jacal, Red Cedar proceeded towards the mountains.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He had been fortunate enough to reach the Sierra de los Comanches soon enough to be able, to efface his trail.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading On leaving the jacal, Red Cedar proceeded towards the mountains.
Seraphin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
SierranounUS /siˈerə/
a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline)
From this reading He had been fortunate enough to reach the Sierra de los Comanches soon enough to be able, to efface his trail.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
in the near future
From this reading He had been fortunate enough to reach the Sierra de los Comanches soon enough to be able, to efface his trail.
squatternounUS /ˈskwɑːtər/
someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it
From this reading The squatter was one of those old hands to whom all the tracks of the desert are known.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAMP IN THE MOUNTAINS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The squatter was one of those old hands to whom all the tracks of the desert are known.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The squatter was one of those old hands to whom all the tracks of the desert are known.
in the direction of
From this reading On leaving the jacal, Red Cedar proceeded towards the mountains.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading The squatter was one of those old hands to whom all the tracks of the desert are known.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading He had been fortunate enough to reach the Sierra de los Comanches soon enough to be able, to efface his trail.
trucenounUS /truːs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
communicated in words
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The squatter was one of those old hands to whom all the tracks of the desert are known.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The squatter was one of those old hands to whom all the tracks of the desert are known.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
the words that are spoken
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading From the few words uttered by Father Seraphin, and the haste he had shown in coming to warn him, Red Cedar understood that this time the final contest was about to begin, without truce or pity, in which his enemies would employ all their knowledge and skill to finish with him once for all.
