Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading The actual experience of his prowess by some of them, and the exaggerated reports of it known to others, had made such an impression upon the whole troop, that the cibolero could have put a considerable body of them to flight only by showing himself!

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading The actual experience of his prowess by some of them, and the exaggerated reports of it known to others, had made such an impression upon the whole troop, that the cibolero could have put a considerable body of them to flight only by showing himself!

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading But in addition to the skill, strength, and daring which he had in reality exhibited--in addition to the exaggeration of those qualities by the fancy--the soldiers as well as people had become possessed with a strange belief-- that was, that the cibolero was under the protection of his mother-- under the protection of the "diablo"--in other words, that he was _bewitched_, and therefore invincible!

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

From this reading The actual experience of his prowess by some of them, and the exaggerated reports of it known to others, had made such an impression upon the whole troop, that the cibolero could have put a considerable body of them to flight only by showing himself!

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

From this reading The actual experience of his prowess by some of them, and the exaggerated reports of it known to others, had made such an impression upon the whole troop, that the cibolero could have put a considerable body of them to flight only by showing himself!

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

From this reading But in addition to the skill, strength, and daring which he had in reality exhibited--in addition to the exaggeration of those qualities by the fancy--the soldiers as well as people had become possessed with a strange belief-- that was, that the cibolero was under the protection of his mother-- under the protection of the "diablo"--in other words, that he was _bewitched_, and therefore invincible!

confidently declared to be so

From this reading Some asserted that he was impervious to shot, spear, or sabre.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Those who had fired their carbines at him while on the bridge fully believed this.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading But in addition to the skill, strength, and daring which he had in reality exhibited--in addition to the exaggeration of those qualities by the fancy--the soldiers as well as people had become possessed with a strange belief-- that was, that the cibolero was under the protection of his mother-- under the protection of the "diablo"--in other words, that he was _bewitched_, and therefore invincible!

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They were ready to swear--each one of them--that they had hit the cibolero, and must have killed him had he not been under supernatural protection!

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading But in addition to the skill, strength, and daring which he had in reality exhibited--in addition to the exaggeration of those qualities by the fancy--the soldiers as well as people had become possessed with a strange belief-- that was, that the cibolero was under the protection of his mother-- under the protection of the "diablo"--in other words, that he was _bewitched_, and therefore invincible!

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Those who had fired their carbines at him while on the bridge fully believed this.

captured, as if under a spell

From this reading But in addition to the skill, strength, and daring which he had in reality exhibited--in addition to the exaggeration of those qualities by the fancy--the soldiers as well as people had become possessed with a strange belief-- that was, that the cibolero was under the protection of his mother-- under the protection of the "diablo"--in other words, that he was _bewitched_, and therefore invincible!

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading The actual experience of his prowess by some of them, and the exaggerated reports of it known to others, had made such an impression upon the whole troop, that the cibolero could have put a considerable body of them to flight only by showing himself!

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading Those who had fired their carbines at him while on the bridge fully believed this.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But in addition to the skill, strength, and daring which he had in reality exhibited--in addition to the exaggeration of those qualities by the fancy--the soldiers as well as people had become possessed with a strange belief-- that was, that the cibolero was under the protection of his mother-- under the protection of the "diablo"--in other words, that he was _bewitched_, and therefore invincible!

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The actual experience of his prowess by some of them, and the exaggerated reports of it known to others, had made such an impression upon the whole troop, that the cibolero could have put a considerable body of them to flight only by showing himself!

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From this reading Those who had fired their carbines at him while on the bridge fully believed this.

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

From this reading The actual experience of his prowess by some of them, and the exaggerated reports of it known to others, had made such an impression upon the whole troop, that the cibolero could have put a considerable body of them to flight only by showing himself!

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The actual experience of his prowess by some of them, and the exaggerated reports of it known to others, had made such an impression upon the whole troop, that the cibolero could have put a considerable body of them to flight only by showing himself!

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The actual experience of his prowess by some of them, and the exaggerated reports of it known to others, had made such an impression upon the whole troop, that the cibolero could have put a considerable body of them to flight only by showing himself!

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading But in addition to the skill, strength, and daring which he had in reality exhibited--in addition to the exaggeration of those qualities by the fancy--the soldiers as well as people had become possessed with a strange belief-- that was, that the cibolero was under the protection of his mother-- under the protection of the "diablo"--in other words, that he was _bewitched_, and therefore invincible!

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From this reading But in addition to the skill, strength, and daring which he had in reality exhibited--in addition to the exaggeration of those qualities by the fancy--the soldiers as well as people had become possessed with a strange belief-- that was, that the cibolero was under the protection of his mother-- under the protection of the "diablo"--in other words, that he was _bewitched_, and therefore invincible!

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading They were ready to swear--each one of them--that they had hit the cibolero, and must have killed him had he not been under supernatural protection!

represented as greater than is true or reasonable

From this reading The actual experience of his prowess by some of them, and the exaggerated reports of it known to others, had made such an impression upon the whole troop, that the cibolero could have put a considerable body of them to flight only by showing himself!

extravagant exaggeration

From this reading But in addition to the skill, strength, and daring which he had in reality exhibited--in addition to the exaggeration of those qualities by the fancy--the soldiers as well as people had become possessed with a strange belief-- that was, that the cibolero was under the protection of his mother-- under the protection of the "diablo"--in other words, that he was _bewitched_, and therefore invincible!

past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading But in addition to the skill, strength, and daring which he had in reality exhibited--in addition to the exaggeration of those qualities by the fancy--the soldiers as well as people had become possessed with a strange belief-- that was, that the cibolero was under the protection of his mother-- under the protection of the "diablo"--in other words, that he was _bewitched_, and therefore invincible!

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading The actual experience of his prowess by some of them, and the exaggerated reports of it known to others, had made such an impression upon the whole troop, that the cibolero could have put a considerable body of them to flight only by showing himself!

something many people believe that is false

From this reading But in addition to the skill, strength, and daring which he had in reality exhibited--in addition to the exaggeration of those qualities by the fancy--the soldiers as well as people had become possessed with a strange belief-- that was, that the cibolero was under the protection of his mother-- under the protection of the "diablo"--in other words, that he was _bewitched_, and therefore invincible!

having lost your job

From this reading Those who had fired their carbines at him while on the bridge fully believed this.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading The actual experience of his prowess by some of them, and the exaggerated reports of it known to others, had made such an impression upon the whole troop, that the cibolero could have put a considerable body of them to flight only by showing himself!

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Those who had fired their carbines at him while on the bridge fully believed this.

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

From this reading The actual experience of his prowess by some of them, and the exaggerated reports of it known to others, had made such an impression upon the whole troop, that the cibolero could have put a considerable body of them to flight only by showing himself!

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The actual experience of his prowess by some of them, and the exaggerated reports of it known to others, had made such an impression upon the whole troop, that the cibolero could have put a considerable body of them to flight only by showing himself!

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

From this reading But in addition to the skill, strength, and daring which he had in reality exhibited--in addition to the exaggeration of those qualities by the fancy--the soldiers as well as people had become possessed with a strange belief-- that was, that the cibolero was under the protection of his mother-- under the protection of the "diablo"--in other words, that he was _bewitched_, and therefore invincible!

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

From this reading Those who had fired their carbines at him while on the bridge fully believed this.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The actual experience of his prowess by some of them, and the exaggerated reports of it known to others, had made such an impression upon the whole troop, that the cibolero could have put a considerable body of them to flight only by showing himself!

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

From this reading The actual experience of his prowess by some of them, and the exaggerated reports of it known to others, had made such an impression upon the whole troop, that the cibolero could have put a considerable body of them to flight only by showing himself!

cause to move by striking

From this reading They were ready to swear--each one of them--that they had hit the cibolero, and must have killed him had he not been under supernatural protection!

not admitting of passage or capable of being affected

From this reading Some asserted that he was impervious to shot, spear, or sabre.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading The actual experience of his prowess by some of them, and the exaggerated reports of it known to others, had made such an impression upon the whole troop, that the cibolero could have put a considerable body of them to flight only by showing himself!

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

From this reading But in addition to the skill, strength, and daring which he had in reality exhibited--in addition to the exaggeration of those qualities by the fancy--the soldiers as well as people had become possessed with a strange belief-- that was, that the cibolero was under the protection of his mother-- under the protection of the "diablo"--in other words, that he was _bewitched_, and therefore invincible!

incapable of being overcome or subdued

From this reading But in addition to the skill, strength, and daring which he had in reality exhibited--in addition to the exaggeration of those qualities by the fancy--the soldiers as well as people had become possessed with a strange belief-- that was, that the cibolero was under the protection of his mother-- under the protection of the "diablo"--in other words, that he was _bewitched_, and therefore invincible!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The actual experience of his prowess by some of them, and the exaggerated reports of it known to others, had made such an impression upon the whole troop, that the cibolero could have put a considerable body of them to flight only by showing himself!

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading They were ready to swear--each one of them--that they had hit the cibolero, and must have killed him had he not been under supernatural protection!

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The actual experience of his prowess by some of them, and the exaggerated reports of it known to others, had made such an impression upon the whole troop, that the cibolero could have put a considerable body of them to flight only by showing himself!

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The actual experience of his prowess by some of them, and the exaggerated reports of it known to others, had made such an impression upon the whole troop, that the cibolero could have put a considerable body of them to flight only by showing himself!

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading But in addition to the skill, strength, and daring which he had in reality exhibited--in addition to the exaggeration of those qualities by the fancy--the soldiers as well as people had become possessed with a strange belief-- that was, that the cibolero was under the protection of his mother-- under the protection of the "diablo"--in other words, that he was _bewitched_, and therefore invincible!

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading They were ready to swear--each one of them--that they had hit the cibolero, and must have killed him had he not been under supernatural protection!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They were ready to swear--each one of them--that they had hit the cibolero, and must have killed him had he not been under supernatural protection!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The actual experience of his prowess by some of them, and the exaggerated reports of it known to others, had made such an impression upon the whole troop, that the cibolero could have put a considerable body of them to flight only by showing himself!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Those who had fired their carbines at him while on the bridge fully believed this.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They were ready to swear--each one of them--that they had hit the cibolero, and must have killed him had he not been under supernatural protection!

and nothing more

From this reading The actual experience of his prowess by some of them, and the exaggerated reports of it known to others, had made such an impression upon the whole troop, that the cibolero could have put a considerable body of them to flight only by showing himself!

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Some asserted that he was impervious to shot, spear, or sabre.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But in addition to the skill, strength, and daring which he had in reality exhibited--in addition to the exaggeration of those qualities by the fancy--the soldiers as well as people had become possessed with a strange belief-- that was, that the cibolero was under the protection of his mother-- under the protection of the "diablo"--in other words, that he was _bewitched_, and therefore invincible!

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

From this reading The actual experience of his prowess by some of them, and the exaggerated reports of it known to others, had made such an impression upon the whole troop, that the cibolero could have put a considerable body of them to flight only by showing himself!

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading But in addition to the skill, strength, and daring which he had in reality exhibited--in addition to the exaggeration of those qualities by the fancy--the soldiers as well as people had become possessed with a strange belief-- that was, that the cibolero was under the protection of his mother-- under the protection of the "diablo"--in other words, that he was _bewitched_, and therefore invincible!

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading But in addition to the skill, strength, and daring which he had in reality exhibited--in addition to the exaggeration of those qualities by the fancy--the soldiers as well as people had become possessed with a strange belief-- that was, that the cibolero was under the protection of his mother-- under the protection of the "diablo"--in other words, that he was _bewitched_, and therefore invincible!

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading But in addition to the skill, strength, and daring which he had in reality exhibited--in addition to the exaggeration of those qualities by the fancy--the soldiers as well as people had become possessed with a strange belief-- that was, that the cibolero was under the protection of his mother-- under the protection of the "diablo"--in other words, that he was _bewitched_, and therefore invincible!

a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation

From this reading The actual experience of his prowess by some of them, and the exaggerated reports of it known to others, had made such an impression upon the whole troop, that the cibolero could have put a considerable body of them to flight only by showing himself!

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The actual experience of his prowess by some of them, and the exaggerated reports of it known to others, had made such an impression upon the whole troop, that the cibolero could have put a considerable body of them to flight only by showing himself!

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading But in addition to the skill, strength, and daring which he had in reality exhibited--in addition to the exaggeration of those qualities by the fancy--the soldiers as well as people had become possessed with a strange belief-- that was, that the cibolero was under the protection of his mother-- under the protection of the "diablo"--in other words, that he was _bewitched_, and therefore invincible!

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading They were ready to swear--each one of them--that they had hit the cibolero, and must have killed him had he not been under supernatural protection!

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading But in addition to the skill, strength, and daring which he had in reality exhibited--in addition to the exaggeration of those qualities by the fancy--the soldiers as well as people had become possessed with a strange belief-- that was, that the cibolero was under the protection of his mother-- under the protection of the "diablo"--in other words, that he was _bewitched_, and therefore invincible!

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading The actual experience of his prowess by some of them, and the exaggerated reports of it known to others, had made such an impression upon the whole troop, that the cibolero could have put a considerable body of them to flight only by showing himself!

a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle

From this reading Some asserted that he was impervious to shot, spear, or sabre.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Some asserted that he was impervious to shot, spear, or sabre.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading The actual experience of his prowess by some of them, and the exaggerated reports of it known to others, had made such an impression upon the whole troop, that the cibolero could have put a considerable body of them to flight only by showing himself!

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading But in addition to the skill, strength, and daring which he had in reality exhibited--in addition to the exaggeration of those qualities by the fancy--the soldiers as well as people had become possessed with a strange belief-- that was, that the cibolero was under the protection of his mother-- under the protection of the "diablo"--in other words, that he was _bewitched_, and therefore invincible!

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading But in addition to the skill, strength, and daring which he had in reality exhibited--in addition to the exaggeration of those qualities by the fancy--the soldiers as well as people had become possessed with a strange belief-- that was, that the cibolero was under the protection of his mother-- under the protection of the "diablo"--in other words, that he was _bewitched_, and therefore invincible!

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The actual experience of his prowess by some of them, and the exaggerated reports of it known to others, had made such an impression upon the whole troop, that the cibolero could have put a considerable body of them to flight only by showing himself!

a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading Some asserted that he was impervious to shot, spear, or sabre.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading But in addition to the skill, strength, and daring which he had in reality exhibited--in addition to the exaggeration of those qualities by the fancy--the soldiers as well as people had become possessed with a strange belief-- that was, that the cibolero was under the protection of his mother-- under the protection of the "diablo"--in other words, that he was _bewitched_, and therefore invincible!

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading But in addition to the skill, strength, and daring which he had in reality exhibited--in addition to the exaggeration of those qualities by the fancy--the soldiers as well as people had become possessed with a strange belief-- that was, that the cibolero was under the protection of his mother-- under the protection of the "diablo"--in other words, that he was _bewitched_, and therefore invincible!

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The actual experience of his prowess by some of them, and the exaggerated reports of it known to others, had made such an impression upon the whole troop, that the cibolero could have put a considerable body of them to flight only by showing himself!

supernatural forces and events and beings collectively

From this reading They were ready to swear--each one of them--that they had hit the cibolero, and must have killed him had he not been under supernatural protection!

utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading They were ready to swear--each one of them--that they had hit the cibolero, and must have killed him had he not been under supernatural protection!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The actual experience of his prowess by some of them, and the exaggerated reports of it known to others, had made such an impression upon the whole troop, that the cibolero could have put a considerable body of them to flight only by showing himself!

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

From this reading The actual experience of his prowess by some of them, and the exaggerated reports of it known to others, had made such an impression upon the whole troop, that the cibolero could have put a considerable body of them to flight only by showing himself!

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Those who had fired their carbines at him while on the bridge fully believed this.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The actual experience of his prowess by some of them, and the exaggerated reports of it known to others, had made such an impression upon the whole troop, that the cibolero could have put a considerable body of them to flight only by showing himself!

for that reason; as a result

From this reading But in addition to the skill, strength, and daring which he had in reality exhibited--in addition to the exaggeration of those qualities by the fancy--the soldiers as well as people had become possessed with a strange belief-- that was, that the cibolero was under the protection of his mother-- under the protection of the "diablo"--in other words, that he was _bewitched_, and therefore invincible!

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were ready to swear--each one of them--that they had hit the cibolero, and must have killed him had he not been under supernatural protection!

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

From this reading Those who had fired their carbines at him while on the bridge fully believed this.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading But in addition to the skill, strength, and daring which he had in reality exhibited--in addition to the exaggeration of those qualities by the fancy--the soldiers as well as people had become possessed with a strange belief-- that was, that the cibolero was under the protection of his mother-- under the protection of the "diablo"--in other words, that he was _bewitched_, and therefore invincible!

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

From this reading The actual experience of his prowess by some of them, and the exaggerated reports of it known to others, had made such an impression upon the whole troop, that the cibolero could have put a considerable body of them to flight only by showing himself!

a group of soldiers

From this reading The actual experience of his prowess by some of them, and the exaggerated reports of it known to others, had made such an impression upon the whole troop, that the cibolero could have put a considerable body of them to flight only by showing himself!

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading But in addition to the skill, strength, and daring which he had in reality exhibited--in addition to the exaggeration of those qualities by the fancy--the soldiers as well as people had become possessed with a strange belief-- that was, that the cibolero was under the protection of his mother-- under the protection of the "diablo"--in other words, that he was _bewitched_, and therefore invincible!

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The actual experience of his prowess by some of them, and the exaggerated reports of it known to others, had made such an impression upon the whole troop, that the cibolero could have put a considerable body of them to flight only by showing himself!

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

From this reading But in addition to the skill, strength, and daring which he had in reality exhibited--in addition to the exaggeration of those qualities by the fancy--the soldiers as well as people had become possessed with a strange belief-- that was, that the cibolero was under the protection of his mother-- under the protection of the "diablo"--in other words, that he was _bewitched_, and therefore invincible!

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading But in addition to the skill, strength, and daring which he had in reality exhibited--in addition to the exaggeration of those qualities by the fancy--the soldiers as well as people had become possessed with a strange belief-- that was, that the cibolero was under the protection of his mother-- under the protection of the "diablo"--in other words, that he was _bewitched_, and therefore invincible!

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

From this reading They were ready to swear--each one of them--that they had hit the cibolero, and must have killed him had he not been under supernatural protection!

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

From this reading But in addition to the skill, strength, and daring which he had in reality exhibited--in addition to the exaggeration of those qualities by the fancy--the soldiers as well as people had become possessed with a strange belief-- that was, that the cibolero was under the protection of his mother-- under the protection of the "diablo"--in other words, that he was _bewitched_, and therefore invincible!

during the time that

From this reading Those who had fired their carbines at him while on the bridge fully believed this.

which person or people

From this reading Those who had fired their carbines at him while on the bridge fully believed this.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The actual experience of his prowess by some of them, and the exaggerated reports of it known to others, had made such an impression upon the whole troop, that the cibolero could have put a considerable body of them to flight only by showing himself!

in the company of; together with

From this reading But in addition to the skill, strength, and daring which he had in reality exhibited--in addition to the exaggeration of those qualities by the fancy--the soldiers as well as people had become possessed with a strange belief-- that was, that the cibolero was under the protection of his mother-- under the protection of the "diablo"--in other words, that he was _bewitched_, and therefore invincible!

the words that are spoken

From this reading But in addition to the skill, strength, and daring which he had in reality exhibited--in addition to the exaggeration of those qualities by the fancy--the soldiers as well as people had become possessed with a strange belief-- that was, that the cibolero was under the protection of his mother-- under the protection of the "diablo"--in other words, that he was _bewitched_, and therefore invincible!