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Chapter IX
It was evident to me that Hermanos had laid his plans most carefully, for some hundred and fifty to two hundred yards from the gate, we found a vehicle of the _volante_ description awaiting our coming. We entered it, and the driver, without asking for instructions, set off at a sharp pace. We had proceeded some distance before Don Jose spoke. "I hope you understand, Senor Trevelyan," he said at last, "what a serious risk I am running on your account?" "Many thanks," I replied.
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “We had proceeded some distance before Don Jose spoke.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was evident to me that Hermanos had laid his plans most carefully, for some hundred and fifty to two hundred yards from the gate, we found a vehicle of the _volante_ description awaiting our coming.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I hope you understand, Senor Trevelyan," he said at last, "what a serious risk I am running on your account?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Many thanks," I replied.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"I hope you understand, Senor Trevelyan," he said at last, "what a serious risk I am running on your account?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I hope you understand, Senor Trevelyan," he said at last, "what a serious risk I am running on your account?"”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “We entered it, and the driver, without asking for instructions, set off at a sharp pace.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was evident to me that Hermanos had laid his plans most carefully, for some hundred and fifty to two hundred yards from the gate, we found a vehicle of the _volante_ description awaiting our coming.
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From this reading "I hope you understand, Senor Trevelyan," he said at last, "what a serious risk I am running on your account?"
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I hope you understand, Senor Trevelyan," he said at last, "what a serious risk I am running on your account?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was evident to me that Hermanos had laid his plans most carefully, for some hundred and fifty to two hundred yards from the gate, we found a vehicle of the _volante_ description awaiting our coming.
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From this reading We entered it, and the driver, without asking for instructions, set off at a sharp pace.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We entered it, and the driver, without asking for instructions, set off at a sharp pace.
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From this reading It was evident to me that Hermanos had laid his plans most carefully, for some hundred and fifty to two hundred yards from the gate, we found a vehicle of the _volante_ description awaiting our coming.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We had proceeded some distance before Don Jose spoke.
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From this reading It was evident to me that Hermanos had laid his plans most carefully, for some hundred and fifty to two hundred yards from the gate, we found a vehicle of the _volante_ description awaiting our coming.
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From this reading It was evident to me that Hermanos had laid his plans most carefully, for some hundred and fifty to two hundred yards from the gate, we found a vehicle of the _volante_ description awaiting our coming.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was evident to me that Hermanos had laid his plans most carefully, for some hundred and fifty to two hundred yards from the gate, we found a vehicle of the _volante_ description awaiting our coming.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We had proceeded some distance before Don Jose spoke.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We had proceeded some distance before Don Jose spoke.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We entered it, and the driver, without asking for instructions, set off at a sharp pace.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We entered it, and the driver, without asking for instructions, set off at a sharp pace.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was evident to me that Hermanos had laid his plans most carefully, for some hundred and fifty to two hundred yards from the gate, we found a vehicle of the _volante_ description awaiting our coming.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was evident to me that Hermanos had laid his plans most carefully, for some hundred and fifty to two hundred yards from the gate, we found a vehicle of the _volante_ description awaiting our coming.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was evident to me that Hermanos had laid his plans most carefully, for some hundred and fifty to two hundred yards from the gate, we found a vehicle of the _volante_ description awaiting our coming.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was evident to me that Hermanos had laid his plans most carefully, for some hundred and fifty to two hundred yards from the gate, we found a vehicle of the _volante_ description awaiting our coming.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was evident to me that Hermanos had laid his plans most carefully, for some hundred and fifty to two hundred yards from the gate, we found a vehicle of the _volante_ description awaiting our coming.
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From this reading It was evident to me that Hermanos had laid his plans most carefully, for some hundred and fifty to two hundred yards from the gate, we found a vehicle of the _volante_ description awaiting our coming.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was evident to me that Hermanos had laid his plans most carefully, for some hundred and fifty to two hundred yards from the gate, we found a vehicle of the _volante_ description awaiting our coming.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I hope you understand, Senor Trevelyan," he said at last, "what a serious risk I am running on your account?"
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From this reading It was evident to me that Hermanos had laid his plans most carefully, for some hundred and fifty to two hundred yards from the gate, we found a vehicle of the _volante_ description awaiting our coming.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was evident to me that Hermanos had laid his plans most carefully, for some hundred and fifty to two hundred yards from the gate, we found a vehicle of the _volante_ description awaiting our coming.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hope you understand, Senor Trevelyan," he said at last, "what a serious risk I am running on your account?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was evident to me that Hermanos had laid his plans most carefully, for some hundred and fifty to two hundred yards from the gate, we found a vehicle of the _volante_ description awaiting our coming.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hope you understand, Senor Trevelyan," he said at last, "what a serious risk I am running on your account?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We entered it, and the driver, without asking for instructions, set off at a sharp pace.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was evident to me that Hermanos had laid his plans most carefully, for some hundred and fifty to two hundred yards from the gate, we found a vehicle of the _volante_ description awaiting our coming.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We had proceeded some distance before Don Jose spoke.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was evident to me that Hermanos had laid his plans most carefully, for some hundred and fifty to two hundred yards from the gate, we found a vehicle of the _volante_ description awaiting our coming.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I hope you understand, Senor Trevelyan," he said at last, "what a serious risk I am running on your account?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Many thanks," I replied.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was evident to me that Hermanos had laid his plans most carefully, for some hundred and fifty to two hundred yards from the gate, we found a vehicle of the _volante_ description awaiting our coming.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was evident to me that Hermanos had laid his plans most carefully, for some hundred and fifty to two hundred yards from the gate, we found a vehicle of the _volante_ description awaiting our coming.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was evident to me that Hermanos had laid his plans most carefully, for some hundred and fifty to two hundred yards from the gate, we found a vehicle of the _volante_ description awaiting our coming.
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From this reading We entered it, and the driver, without asking for instructions, set off at a sharp pace.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I hope you understand, Senor Trevelyan," he said at last, "what a serious risk I am running on your account?"
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was evident to me that Hermanos had laid his plans most carefully, for some hundred and fifty to two hundred yards from the gate, we found a vehicle of the _volante_ description awaiting our coming.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We entered it, and the driver, without asking for instructions, set off at a sharp pace.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was evident to me that Hermanos had laid his plans most carefully, for some hundred and fifty to two hundred yards from the gate, we found a vehicle of the _volante_ description awaiting our coming.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We had proceeded some distance before Don Jose spoke.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Many thanks," I replied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hope you understand, Senor Trevelyan," he said at last, "what a serious risk I am running on your account?"
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I hope you understand, Senor Trevelyan," he said at last, "what a serious risk I am running on your account?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hope you understand, Senor Trevelyan," he said at last, "what a serious risk I am running on your account?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hope you understand, Senor Trevelyan," he said at last, "what a serious risk I am running on your account?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hope you understand, Senor Trevelyan," he said at last, "what a serious risk I am running on your account?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We entered it, and the driver, without asking for instructions, set off at a sharp pace.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We entered it, and the driver, without asking for instructions, set off at a sharp pace.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was evident to me that Hermanos had laid his plans most carefully, for some hundred and fifty to two hundred yards from the gate, we found a vehicle of the _volante_ description awaiting our coming.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We had proceeded some distance before Don Jose spoke.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Many thanks," I replied.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was evident to me that Hermanos had laid his plans most carefully, for some hundred and fifty to two hundred yards from the gate, we found a vehicle of the _volante_ description awaiting our coming.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was evident to me that Hermanos had laid his plans most carefully, for some hundred and fifty to two hundred yards from the gate, we found a vehicle of the _volante_ description awaiting our coming.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was evident to me that Hermanos had laid his plans most carefully, for some hundred and fifty to two hundred yards from the gate, we found a vehicle of the _volante_ description awaiting our coming.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hope you understand, Senor Trevelyan," he said at last, "what a serious risk I am running on your account?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was evident to me that Hermanos had laid his plans most carefully, for some hundred and fifty to two hundred yards from the gate, we found a vehicle of the _volante_ description awaiting our coming.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I hope you understand, Senor Trevelyan," he said at last, "what a serious risk I am running on your account?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was evident to me that Hermanos had laid his plans most carefully, for some hundred and fifty to two hundred yards from the gate, we found a vehicle of the _volante_ description awaiting our coming.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was evident to me that Hermanos had laid his plans most carefully, for some hundred and fifty to two hundred yards from the gate, we found a vehicle of the _volante_ description awaiting our coming.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was evident to me that Hermanos had laid his plans most carefully, for some hundred and fifty to two hundred yards from the gate, we found a vehicle of the _volante_ description awaiting our coming.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was evident to me that Hermanos had laid his plans most carefully, for some hundred and fifty to two hundred yards from the gate, we found a vehicle of the _volante_ description awaiting our coming.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I hope you understand, Senor Trevelyan," he said at last, "what a serious risk I am running on your account?"
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading We entered it, and the driver, without asking for instructions, set off at a sharp pace.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was evident to me that Hermanos had laid his plans most carefully, for some hundred and fifty to two hundred yards from the gate, we found a vehicle of the _volante_ description awaiting our coming.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I hope you understand, Senor Trevelyan," he said at last, "what a serious risk I am running on your account?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I hope you understand, Senor Trevelyan," he said at last, "what a serious risk I am running on your account?"
