Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading "If _you_ feel disposed to risk a doubloon--I am but a poor hunter, and cannot place more--I shall attempt what a muchachito of ten years _would_ consider a feat perhaps."

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "If _you_ feel disposed to risk a doubloon--I am but a poor hunter, and cannot place more--I shall attempt what a muchachito of ten years _would_ consider a feat perhaps."

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

From this reading "If _you_ feel disposed to risk a doubloon--I am but a poor hunter, and cannot place more--I shall attempt what a muchachito of ten years _would_ consider a feat perhaps."

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "And what may that be, Senor Cibolero?" asked the officer, sneeringly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I will check my horse at full gallop _on the brow of yonder cliff_!"

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading "If _you_ feel disposed to risk a doubloon--I am but a poor hunter, and cannot place more--I shall attempt what a muchachito of ten years _would_ consider a feat perhaps."

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading "Within two lengths--less--the same distance that is traced here on the banks of the zequia!"

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

From this reading "And what may that be, Senor Cibolero?" asked the officer, sneeringly.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading "I will check my horse at full gallop _on the brow of yonder cliff_!"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "If _you_ feel disposed to risk a doubloon--I am but a poor hunter, and cannot place more--I shall attempt what a muchachito of ten years _would_ consider a feat perhaps."

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

From this reading "If _you_ feel disposed to risk a doubloon--I am but a poor hunter, and cannot place more--I shall attempt what a muchachito of ten years _would_ consider a feat perhaps."

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading "I will check my horse at full gallop _on the brow of yonder cliff_!"

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

From this reading "And what may that be, Senor Cibolero?" asked the officer, sneeringly.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading "I will check my horse at full gallop _on the brow of yonder cliff_!"

deem to be

From this reading "If _you_ feel disposed to risk a doubloon--I am but a poor hunter, and cannot place more--I shall attempt what a muchachito of ten years _would_ consider a feat perhaps."

having made preparations

From this reading "If _you_ feel disposed to risk a doubloon--I am but a poor hunter, and cannot place more--I shall attempt what a muchachito of ten years _would_ consider a feat perhaps."

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading "Within two lengths--less--the same distance that is traced here on the banks of the zequia!"

a former Spanish gold coin

From this reading "If _you_ feel disposed to risk a doubloon--I am but a poor hunter, and cannot place more--I shall attempt what a muchachito of ten years _would_ consider a feat perhaps."

a notable achievement

From this reading "If _you_ feel disposed to risk a doubloon--I am but a poor hunter, and cannot place more--I shall attempt what a muchachito of ten years _would_ consider a feat perhaps."

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading "If _you_ feel disposed to risk a doubloon--I am but a poor hunter, and cannot place more--I shall attempt what a muchachito of ten years _would_ consider a feat perhaps."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Within two lengths from the brow?"

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading "I will check my horse at full gallop _on the brow of yonder cliff_!"

ride at a galloping pace

From this reading "I will check my horse at full gallop _on the brow of yonder cliff_!"

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

From this reading "Within two lengths--less--the same distance that is traced here on the banks of the zequia!"

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading "I will check my horse at full gallop _on the brow of yonder cliff_!"

someone who hunts game

From this reading "If _you_ feel disposed to risk a doubloon--I am but a poor hunter, and cannot place more--I shall attempt what a muchachito of ten years _would_ consider a feat perhaps."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "If _you_ feel disposed to risk a doubloon--I am but a poor hunter, and cannot place more--I shall attempt what a muchachito of ten years _would_ consider a feat perhaps."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If _you_ feel disposed to risk a doubloon--I am but a poor hunter, and cannot place more--I shall attempt what a muchachito of ten years _would_ consider a feat perhaps."

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

From this reading "Within two lengths--less--the same distance that is traced here on the banks of the zequia!"

plural of “length” — the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading "Within two lengths from the brow?"

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading "Within two lengths--less--the same distance that is traced here on the banks of the zequia!"

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "And what may that be, Senor Cibolero?" asked the officer, sneeringly.

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

From this reading "If _you_ feel disposed to risk a doubloon--I am but a poor hunter, and cannot place more--I shall attempt what a muchachito of ten years _would_ consider a feat perhaps."

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

From this reading "If _you_ feel disposed to risk a doubloon--I am but a poor hunter, and cannot place more--I shall attempt what a muchachito of ten years _would_ consider a feat perhaps."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I will check my horse at full gallop _on the brow of yonder cliff_!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "If _you_ feel disposed to risk a doubloon--I am but a poor hunter, and cannot place more--I shall attempt what a muchachito of ten years _would_ consider a feat perhaps."

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

From this reading "And what may that be, Senor Cibolero?" asked the officer, sneeringly.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I will check my horse at full gallop _on the brow of yonder cliff_!"

by chance

From this reading "If _you_ feel disposed to risk a doubloon--I am but a poor hunter, and cannot place more--I shall attempt what a muchachito of ten years _would_ consider a feat perhaps."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "If _you_ feel disposed to risk a doubloon--I am but a poor hunter, and cannot place more--I shall attempt what a muchachito of ten years _would_ consider a feat perhaps."

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "If _you_ feel disposed to risk a doubloon--I am but a poor hunter, and cannot place more--I shall attempt what a muchachito of ten years _would_ consider a feat perhaps."

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading "If _you_ feel disposed to risk a doubloon--I am but a poor hunter, and cannot place more--I shall attempt what a muchachito of ten years _would_ consider a feat perhaps."

Identical; not different.

From this reading "Within two lengths--less--the same distance that is traced here on the banks of the zequia!"

a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English “Mr” or “sir”

From this reading "And what may that be, Senor Cibolero?" asked the officer, sneeringly.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "If _you_ feel disposed to risk a doubloon--I am but a poor hunter, and cannot place more--I shall attempt what a muchachito of ten years _would_ consider a feat perhaps."

with a sneer; in an uncomplimentary sneering manner

From this reading "And what may that be, Senor Cibolero?" asked the officer, sneeringly.

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

From this reading "If _you_ feel disposed to risk a doubloon--I am but a poor hunter, and cannot place more--I shall attempt what a muchachito of ten years _would_ consider a feat perhaps."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "And what may that be, Senor Cibolero?" asked the officer, sneeringly.

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

From this reading "And what may that be, Senor Cibolero?" asked the officer, sneeringly.

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

From this reading "If _you_ feel disposed to risk a doubloon--I am but a poor hunter, and cannot place more--I shall attempt what a muchachito of ten years _would_ consider a feat perhaps."

past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something

From this reading "Within two lengths--less--the same distance that is traced here on the banks of the zequia!"

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "Within two lengths from the brow?"

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "If _you_ feel disposed to risk a doubloon--I am but a poor hunter, and cannot place more--I shall attempt what a muchachito of ten years _would_ consider a feat perhaps."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I will check my horse at full gallop _on the brow of yonder cliff_!"

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading "Within two lengths from the brow?"

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "If _you_ feel disposed to risk a doubloon--I am but a poor hunter, and cannot place more--I shall attempt what a muchachito of ten years _would_ consider a feat perhaps."

a late time of life

From this reading "If _you_ feel disposed to risk a doubloon--I am but a poor hunter, and cannot place more--I shall attempt what a muchachito of ten years _would_ consider a feat perhaps."

distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)

From this reading "I will check my horse at full gallop _on the brow of yonder cliff_!"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "If _you_ feel disposed to risk a doubloon--I am but a poor hunter, and cannot place more--I shall attempt what a muchachito of ten years _would_ consider a feat perhaps."

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

From this reading "Within two lengths--less--the same distance that is traced here on the banks of the zequia!"