Chapter XIV

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

From this reading They had only gone a few yards across the square, however, when the Canadian laid his hand on the young man's bridle.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading They had only gone a few yards across the square, however, when the Canadian laid his hand on the young man's bridle.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

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

From this reading Half an hour later, Tranquil and Loyal Heart, mounted on excellent mustangs, left the rancho, followed by No Eusebio, who insisted on joining them, and whom no entreaties or exhortations could keep back.

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

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

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

From this reading "What do you want?" the latter asked.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Half an hour later, Tranquil and Loyal Heart, mounted on excellent mustangs, left the rancho, followed by No Eusebio, who insisted on joining them, and whom no entreaties or exhortations could keep back.

headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control

From this reading They had only gone a few yards across the square, however, when the Canadian laid his hand on the young man's bridle.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Half an hour later, Tranquil and Loyal Heart, mounted on excellent mustangs, left the rancho, followed by No Eusebio, who insisted on joining them, and whom no entreaties or exhortations could keep back.

of or relating to Canada or its people

From this reading They had only gone a few yards across the square, however, when the Canadian laid his hand on the young man's bridle.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

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

From this reading Half an hour later, Tranquil and Loyal Heart, mounted on excellent mustangs, left the rancho, followed by No Eusebio, who insisted on joining them, and whom no entreaties or exhortations could keep back.

give a description of

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "What do you want?" the latter asked.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading TWO ENEMIES.

plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading Half an hour later, Tranquil and Loyal Heart, mounted on excellent mustangs, left the rancho, followed by No Eusebio, who insisted on joining them, and whom no entreaties or exhortations could keep back.

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

From this reading Half an hour later, Tranquil and Loyal Heart, mounted on excellent mustangs, left the rancho, followed by No Eusebio, who insisted on joining them, and whom no entreaties or exhortations could keep back.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading Half an hour later, Tranquil and Loyal Heart, mounted on excellent mustangs, left the rancho, followed by No Eusebio, who insisted on joining them, and whom no entreaties or exhortations could keep back.

plural of “exhortation” — a communication intended to urge or persuade the recipients to take some action

From this reading Half an hour later, Tranquil and Loyal Heart, mounted on excellent mustangs, left the rancho, followed by No Eusebio, who insisted on joining them, and whom no entreaties or exhortations could keep back.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading They had only gone a few yards across the square, however, when the Canadian laid his hand on the young man's bridle.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Half an hour later, Tranquil and Loyal Heart, mounted on excellent mustangs, left the rancho, followed by No Eusebio, who insisted on joining them, and whom no entreaties or exhortations could keep back.

destroyed or killed

From this reading They had only gone a few yards across the square, however, when the Canadian laid his hand on the young man's bridle.

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

From this reading They had only gone a few yards across the square, however, when the Canadian laid his hand on the young man's bridle.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Half an hour later, Tranquil and Loyal Heart, mounted on excellent mustangs, left the rancho, followed by No Eusebio, who insisted on joining them, and whom no entreaties or exhortations could keep back.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading They had only gone a few yards across the square, however, when the Canadian laid his hand on the young man's bridle.

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

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Half an hour later, Tranquil and Loyal Heart, mounted on excellent mustangs, left the rancho, followed by No Eusebio, who insisted on joining them, and whom no entreaties or exhortations could keep back.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

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

From this reading They had only gone a few yards across the square, however, when the Canadian laid his hand on the young man's bridle.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Half an hour later, Tranquil and Loyal Heart, mounted on excellent mustangs, left the rancho, followed by No Eusebio, who insisted on joining them, and whom no entreaties or exhortations could keep back.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading They had only gone a few yards across the square, however, when the Canadian laid his hand on the young man's bridle.

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

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading Half an hour later, Tranquil and Loyal Heart, mounted on excellent mustangs, left the rancho, followed by No Eusebio, who insisted on joining them, and whom no entreaties or exhortations could keep back.

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

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)

From this reading Half an hour later, Tranquil and Loyal Heart, mounted on excellent mustangs, left the rancho, followed by No Eusebio, who insisted on joining them, and whom no entreaties or exhortations could keep back.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Half an hour later, Tranquil and Loyal Heart, mounted on excellent mustangs, left the rancho, followed by No Eusebio, who insisted on joining them, and whom no entreaties or exhortations could keep back.

set down according to a plan

From this reading They had only gone a few yards across the square, however, when the Canadian laid his hand on the young man's bridle.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Half an hour later, Tranquil and Loyal Heart, mounted on excellent mustangs, left the rancho, followed by No Eusebio, who insisted on joining them, and whom no entreaties or exhortations could keep back.

plural of “latitude” — the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

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

From this reading "What do you want?" the latter asked.

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 Half an hour later, Tranquil and Loyal Heart, mounted on excellent mustangs, left the rancho, followed by No Eusebio, who insisted on joining them, and whom no entreaties or exhortations could keep back.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading Half an hour later, Tranquil and Loyal Heart, mounted on excellent mustangs, left the rancho, followed by No Eusebio, who insisted on joining them, and whom no entreaties or exhortations could keep back.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading They had only gone a few yards across the square, however, when the Canadian laid his hand on the young man's bridle.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading Half an hour later, Tranquil and Loyal Heart, mounted on excellent mustangs, left the rancho, followed by No Eusebio, who insisted on joining them, and whom no entreaties or exhortations could keep back.

plural of “mustang” — small hardy range horse of the western plains descended from horses brought by the Spanish

From this reading Half an hour later, Tranquil and Loyal Heart, mounted on excellent mustangs, left the rancho, followed by No Eusebio, who insisted on joining them, and whom no entreaties or exhortations could keep back.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

not any; not one

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

according to the clock

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

and nothing more

From this reading They had only gone a few yards across the square, however, when the Canadian laid his hand on the young man's bridle.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Half an hour later, Tranquil and Loyal Heart, mounted on excellent mustangs, left the rancho, followed by No Eusebio, who insisted on joining them, and whom no entreaties or exhortations could keep back.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

an amount of time

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

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

From this reading Half an hour later, Tranquil and Loyal Heart, mounted on excellent mustangs, left the rancho, followed by No Eusebio, who insisted on joining them, and whom no entreaties or exhortations could keep back.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

make square

From this reading They had only gone a few yards across the square, however, when the Canadian laid his hand on the young man's bridle.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

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

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Half an hour later, Tranquil and Loyal Heart, mounted on excellent mustangs, left the rancho, followed by No Eusebio, who insisted on joining them, and whom no entreaties or exhortations could keep back.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

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

From this reading They had only gone a few yards across the square, however, when the Canadian laid his hand on the young man's bridle.

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

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading Half an hour later, Tranquil and Loyal Heart, mounted on excellent mustangs, left the rancho, followed by No Eusebio, who insisted on joining them, and whom no entreaties or exhortations could keep back.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

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

From this reading TWO ENEMIES.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "What do you want?" the latter asked.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What do you want?" the latter asked.

at the time that

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

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

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

which person or people

From this reading Half an hour later, Tranquil and Loyal Heart, mounted on excellent mustangs, left the rancho, followed by No Eusebio, who insisted on joining them, and whom no entreaties or exhortations could keep back.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Half an hour later, Tranquil and Loyal Heart, mounted on excellent mustangs, left the rancho, followed by No Eusebio, who insisted on joining them, and whom no entreaties or exhortations could keep back.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading They had only gone a few yards across the square, however, when the Canadian laid his hand on the young man's bridle.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading In the high American latitudes, night comes on almost suddenly, and without sensible transition; there is no twilight, and when the sun has disappeared on the horizon, it is perfect night; now, at the period of the year when the events occurred which we have undertaken to describe, the sun set at seven o'clock.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What do you want?" the latter asked.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading They had only gone a few yards across the square, however, when the Canadian laid his hand on the young man's bridle.