Chapter XXII

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

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Thither our efforts were to be directed, not only on account of the good harvest in store, but also for the purpose of breaking up, if possible, that den of runaways which, if left unmolested, might in time become a serious obstacle in the way of reducing those wild herds to at least a partial submission.

in addition

From this reading Thither our efforts were to be directed, not only on account of the good harvest in store, but also for the purpose of breaking up, if possible, that den of runaways which, if left unmolested, might in time become a serious obstacle in the way of reducing those wild herds to at least a partial submission.

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

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

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

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

plural of “ant” — social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers

From this reading Further we had ascertained that the cattle were there as numerous as a colony of ants; but so savage and shy, as to never venture from their wild sanctuary.

past form of “apprise” — inform (somebody) of something

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

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

From this reading Further we had ascertained that the cattle were there as numerous as a colony of ants; but so savage and shy, as to never venture from their wild sanctuary.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Further we had ascertained that the cattle were there as numerous as a colony of ants; but so savage and shy, as to never venture from their wild sanctuary.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Thither our efforts were to be directed, not only on account of the good harvest in store, but also for the purpose of breaking up, if possible, that den of runaways which, if left unmolested, might in time become a serious obstacle in the way of reducing those wild herds to at least a partial submission.

people who are frustrated and perplexed

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

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

From this reading Thither our efforts were to be directed, not only on account of the good harvest in store, but also for the purpose of breaking up, if possible, that den of runaways which, if left unmolested, might in time become a serious obstacle in the way of reducing those wild herds to at least a partial submission.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Thither our efforts were to be directed, not only on account of the good harvest in store, but also for the purpose of breaking up, if possible, that den of runaways which, if left unmolested, might in time become a serious obstacle in the way of reducing those wild herds to at least a partial submission.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The corrals, which I trust the patient reader has not forgotten we were in process of building, being now ready, we commenced preparations for a descent upon the fierce hordes of that neglected section.

form a curve

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

A line that marks the limits of an area.

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

the act of breaking something

From this reading Thither our efforts were to be directed, not only on account of the good harvest in store, but also for the purpose of breaking up, if possible, that den of runaways which, if left unmolested, might in time become a serious obstacle in the way of reducing those wild herds to at least a partial submission.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The corrals, which I trust the patient reader has not forgotten we were in process of building, being now ready, we commenced preparations for a descent upon the fierce hordes of that neglected section.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Further we had ascertained that the cattle were there as numerous as a colony of ants; but so savage and shy, as to never venture from their wild sanctuary.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

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From this reading THE CIMARRONERA.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading Further we had ascertained that the cattle were there as numerous as a colony of ants; but so savage and shy, as to never venture from their wild sanctuary.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The corrals, which I trust the patient reader has not forgotten we were in process of building, being now ready, we commenced preparations for a descent upon the fierce hordes of that neglected section.

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From this reading The corrals, which I trust the patient reader has not forgotten we were in process of building, being now ready, we commenced preparations for a descent upon the fierce hordes of that neglected section.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading Thither our efforts were to be directed, not only on account of the good harvest in store, but also for the purpose of breaking up, if possible, that den of runaways which, if left unmolested, might in time become a serious obstacle in the way of reducing those wild herds to at least a partial submission.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading The corrals, which I trust the patient reader has not forgotten we were in process of building, being now ready, we commenced preparations for a descent upon the fierce hordes of that neglected section.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading Thither our efforts were to be directed, not only on account of the good harvest in store, but also for the purpose of breaking up, if possible, that den of runaways which, if left unmolested, might in time become a serious obstacle in the way of reducing those wild herds to at least a partial submission.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading The corrals, which I trust the patient reader has not forgotten we were in process of building, being now ready, we commenced preparations for a descent upon the fierce hordes of that neglected section.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading The corrals, which I trust the patient reader has not forgotten we were in process of building, being now ready, we commenced preparations for a descent upon the fierce hordes of that neglected section.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Further we had ascertained that the cattle were there as numerous as a colony of ants; but so savage and shy, as to never venture from their wild sanctuary.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Thither our efforts were to be directed, not only on account of the good harvest in store, but also for the purpose of breaking up, if possible, that den of runaways which, if left unmolested, might in time become a serious obstacle in the way of reducing those wild herds to at least a partial submission.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

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

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading Thither our efforts were to be directed, not only on account of the good harvest in store, but also for the purpose of breaking up, if possible, that den of runaways which, if left unmolested, might in time become a serious obstacle in the way of reducing those wild herds to at least a partial submission.

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

From this reading The corrals, which I trust the patient reader has not forgotten we were in process of building, being now ready, we commenced preparations for a descent upon the fierce hordes of that neglected section.

plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading Thither our efforts were to be directed, not only on account of the good harvest in store, but also for the purpose of breaking up, if possible, that den of runaways which, if left unmolested, might in time become a serious obstacle in the way of reducing those wild herds to at least a partial submission.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

plural of “horde” — a vast multitude

From this reading The corrals, which I trust the patient reader has not forgotten we were in process of building, being now ready, we commenced preparations for a descent upon the fierce hordes of that neglected section.

reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

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

From this reading The corrals, which I trust the patient reader has not forgotten we were in process of building, being now ready, we commenced preparations for a descent upon the fierce hordes of that neglected section.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Thither our efforts were to be directed, not only on account of the good harvest in store, but also for the purpose of breaking up, if possible, that den of runaways which, if left unmolested, might in time become a serious obstacle in the way of reducing those wild herds to at least a partial submission.

long past; beyond the limits of memory or tradition or recorded history

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

not admitting of penetration or passage into or through

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

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

From this reading Thither our efforts were to be directed, not only on account of the good harvest in store, but also for the purpose of breaking up, if possible, that den of runaways which, if left unmolested, might in time become a serious obstacle in the way of reducing those wild herds to at least a partial submission.

a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Thither our efforts were to be directed, not only on account of the good harvest in store, but also for the purpose of breaking up, if possible, that den of runaways which, if left unmolested, might in time become a serious obstacle in the way of reducing those wild herds to at least a partial submission.

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 Thither our efforts were to be directed, not only on account of the good harvest in store, but also for the purpose of breaking up, if possible, that den of runaways which, if left unmolested, might in time become a serious obstacle in the way of reducing those wild herds to at least a partial submission.

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

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

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

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

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

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Thither our efforts were to be directed, not only on account of the good harvest in store, but also for the purpose of breaking up, if possible, that den of runaways which, if left unmolested, might in time become a serious obstacle in the way of reducing those wild herds to at least a partial submission.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

disregarded

From this reading The corrals, which I trust the patient reader has not forgotten we were in process of building, being now ready, we commenced preparations for a descent upon the fierce hordes of that neglected section.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Further we had ascertained that the cattle were there as numerous as a colony of ants; but so savage and shy, as to never venture from their wild sanctuary.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Thither our efforts were to be directed, not only on account of the good harvest in store, but also for the purpose of breaking up, if possible, that den of runaways which, if left unmolested, might in time become a serious obstacle in the way of reducing those wild herds to at least a partial submission.

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

From this reading The corrals, which I trust the patient reader has not forgotten we were in process of building, being now ready, we commenced preparations for a descent upon the fierce hordes of that neglected section.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading Further we had ascertained that the cattle were there as numerous as a colony of ants; but so savage and shy, as to never venture from their wild sanctuary.

something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading Thither our efforts were to be directed, not only on account of the good harvest in store, but also for the purpose of breaking up, if possible, that den of runaways which, if left unmolested, might in time become a serious obstacle in the way of reducing those wild herds to at least a partial submission.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Thither our efforts were to be directed, not only on account of the good harvest in store, but also for the purpose of breaking up, if possible, that den of runaways which, if left unmolested, might in time become a serious obstacle in the way of reducing those wild herds to at least a partial submission.

and nothing more

From this reading Thither our efforts were to be directed, not only on account of the good harvest in store, but also for the purpose of breaking up, if possible, that den of runaways which, if left unmolested, might in time become a serious obstacle in the way of reducing those wild herds to at least a partial submission.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

covered with growing plants

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

owed as a debt

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

being or affecting only a part; not total

From this reading Thither our efforts were to be directed, not only on account of the good harvest in store, but also for the purpose of breaking up, if possible, that den of runaways which, if left unmolested, might in time become a serious obstacle in the way of reducing those wild herds to at least a partial submission.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading The corrals, which I trust the patient reader has not forgotten we were in process of building, being now ready, we commenced preparations for a descent upon the fierce hordes of that neglected section.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Thither our efforts were to be directed, not only on account of the good harvest in store, but also for the purpose of breaking up, if possible, that den of runaways which, if left unmolested, might in time become a serious obstacle in the way of reducing those wild herds to at least a partial submission.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading The corrals, which I trust the patient reader has not forgotten we were in process of building, being now ready, we commenced preparations for a descent upon the fierce hordes of that neglected section.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading The corrals, which I trust the patient reader has not forgotten we were in process of building, being now ready, we commenced preparations for a descent upon the fierce hordes of that neglected section.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Thither our efforts were to be directed, not only on account of the good harvest in store, but also for the purpose of breaking up, if possible, that den of runaways which, if left unmolested, might in time become a serious obstacle in the way of reducing those wild herds to at least a partial submission.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The corrals, which I trust the patient reader has not forgotten we were in process of building, being now ready, we commenced preparations for a descent upon the fierce hordes of that neglected section.

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

From this reading The corrals, which I trust the patient reader has not forgotten we were in process of building, being now ready, we commenced preparations for a descent upon the fierce hordes of that neglected section.

any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent

From this reading Thither our efforts were to be directed, not only on account of the good harvest in store, but also for the purpose of breaking up, if possible, that den of runaways which, if left unmolested, might in time become a serious obstacle in the way of reducing those wild herds to at least a partial submission.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

plural of “runaway” — an easy victory

From this reading Thither our efforts were to be directed, not only on account of the good harvest in store, but also for the purpose of breaking up, if possible, that den of runaways which, if left unmolested, might in time become a serious obstacle in the way of reducing those wild herds to at least a partial submission.

A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.

From this reading Further we had ascertained that the cattle were there as numerous as a colony of ants; but so savage and shy, as to never venture from their wild sanctuary.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Further we had ascertained that the cattle were there as numerous as a colony of ants; but so savage and shy, as to never venture from their wild sanctuary.

plural of “savanna” — a flat grassland in tropical or subtropical regions

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading The corrals, which I trust the patient reader has not forgotten we were in process of building, being now ready, we commenced preparations for a descent upon the fierce hordes of that neglected section.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Thither our efforts were to be directed, not only on account of the good harvest in store, but also for the purpose of breaking up, if possible, that den of runaways which, if left unmolested, might in time become a serious obstacle in the way of reducing those wild herds to at least a partial submission.

start suddenly, as from fright

From this reading Further we had ascertained that the cattle were there as numerous as a colony of ants; but so savage and shy, as to never venture from their wild sanctuary.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Further we had ascertained that the cattle were there as numerous as a colony of ants; but so savage and shy, as to never venture from their wild sanctuary.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Thither our efforts were to be directed, not only on account of the good harvest in store, but also for the purpose of breaking up, if possible, that den of runaways which, if left unmolested, might in time become a serious obstacle in the way of reducing those wild herds to at least a partial submission.

something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)

From this reading Thither our efforts were to be directed, not only on account of the good harvest in store, but also for the purpose of breaking up, if possible, that den of runaways which, if left unmolested, might in time become a serious obstacle in the way of reducing those wild herds to at least a partial submission.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

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

From this reading THE CIMARRONERA.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Further we had ascertained that the cattle were there as numerous as a colony of ants; but so savage and shy, as to never venture from their wild sanctuary.

in or at that place or location

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading Thither our efforts were to be directed, not only on account of the good harvest in store, but also for the purpose of breaking up, if possible, that den of runaways which, if left unmolested, might in time become a serious obstacle in the way of reducing those wild herds to at least a partial submission.

bristling with perplexities

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

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

From this reading Thither our efforts were to be directed, not only on account of the good harvest in store, but also for the purpose of breaking up, if possible, that den of runaways which, if left unmolested, might in time become a serious obstacle in the way of reducing those wild herds to at least a partial submission.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

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

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading The corrals, which I trust the patient reader has not forgotten we were in process of building, being now ready, we commenced preparations for a descent upon the fierce hordes of that neglected section.

not interfered with, disturbed, or harmed

From this reading Thither our efforts were to be directed, not only on account of the good harvest in store, but also for the purpose of breaking up, if possible, that den of runaways which, if left unmolested, might in time become a serious obstacle in the way of reducing those wild herds to at least a partial submission.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Thither our efforts were to be directed, not only on account of the good harvest in store, but also for the purpose of breaking up, if possible, that den of runaways which, if left unmolested, might in time become a serious obstacle in the way of reducing those wild herds to at least a partial submission.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The corrals, which I trust the patient reader has not forgotten we were in process of building, being now ready, we commenced preparations for a descent upon the fierce hordes of that neglected section.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading Further we had ascertained that the cattle were there as numerous as a colony of ants; but so savage and shy, as to never venture from their wild sanctuary.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Thither our efforts were to be directed, not only on account of the good harvest in store, but also for the purpose of breaking up, if possible, that den of runaways which, if left unmolested, might in time become a serious obstacle in the way of reducing those wild herds to at least a partial submission.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

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

From this reading Further we had ascertained that the cattle were there as numerous as a colony of ants; but so savage and shy, as to never venture from their wild sanctuary.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

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

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

which person or people

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Further we had ascertained that the cattle were there as numerous as a colony of ants; but so savage and shy, as to never venture from their wild sanctuary.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We had been apprised that between a great bend of the river Matiyure--forming the southern boundary of our savannas--and an extensive flat overgrown with thorny bushes, there existed what the Llaneros call a _cimarronera_, or great hiding place for cattle, which, owing to the impenetrable nature of the jungle, had from time immemorial baffled the efforts of every majordomo who had hunted these savannas.