used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MANUEL INTERFERES Valencia had scarcely left the parlor to telephone for the sheriff before Manuel flashed a knife and cut the rope that tied his prisoner's hands.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Sebastian had shrunk back at sight of the knife, but when he found that he was free he stared at Pesquiera in startled amazement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MANUEL INTERFERES Valencia had scarcely left the parlor to telephone for the sheriff before Manuel flashed a knife and cut the rope that tied his prisoner's hands.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We can talk when you are free of danger," said Manuel with sharp authority in his voice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sebastian had shrunk back at sight of the knife, but when he found that he was free he stared at Pesquiera in startled amazement.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading We can talk when you are free of danger," said Manuel with sharp authority in his voice.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Sebastian had shrunk back at sight of the knife, but when he found that he was free he stared at Pesquiera in startled amazement.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading MANUEL INTERFERES Valencia had scarcely left the parlor to telephone for the sheriff before Manuel flashed a knife and cut the rope that tied his prisoner's hands.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sebastian had shrunk back at sight of the knife, but when he found that he was free he stared at Pesquiera in startled amazement.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading We can talk when you are free of danger," said Manuel with sharp authority in his voice.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come!
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading MANUEL INTERFERES Valencia had scarcely left the parlor to telephone for the sheriff before Manuel flashed a knife and cut the rope that tied his prisoner's hands.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading We can talk when you are free of danger," said Manuel with sharp authority in his voice.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading MANUEL INTERFERES Valencia had scarcely left the parlor to telephone for the sheriff before Manuel flashed a knife and cut the rope that tied his prisoner's hands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MANUEL INTERFERES Valencia had scarcely left the parlor to telephone for the sheriff before Manuel flashed a knife and cut the rope that tied his prisoner's hands.
set up or found
From this reading Sebastian had shrunk back at sight of the knife, but when he found that he was free he stared at Pesquiera in startled amazement.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Sebastian had shrunk back at sight of the knife, but when he found that he was free he stared at Pesquiera in startled amazement.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Let's get out of here.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MANUEL INTERFERES Valencia had scarcely left the parlor to telephone for the sheriff before Manuel flashed a knife and cut the rope that tied his prisoner's hands.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading MANUEL INTERFERES Valencia had scarcely left the parlor to telephone for the sheriff before Manuel flashed a knife and cut the rope that tied his prisoner's hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sebastian had shrunk back at sight of the knife, but when he found that he was free he stared at Pesquiera in startled amazement.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Let's get out of here.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MANUEL INTERFERES Valencia had scarcely left the parlor to telephone for the sheriff before Manuel flashed a knife and cut the rope that tied his prisoner's hands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sebastian had shrunk back at sight of the knife, but when he found that he was free he stared at Pesquiera in startled amazement.
INTERFERESverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrz/
third-person singular of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading MANUEL INTERFERES Valencia had scarcely left the parlor to telephone for the sheriff before Manuel flashed a knife and cut the rope that tied his prisoner's hands.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading MANUEL INTERFERES Valencia had scarcely left the parlor to telephone for the sheriff before Manuel flashed a knife and cut the rope that tied his prisoner's hands.
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 MANUEL INTERFERES Valencia had scarcely left the parlor to telephone for the sheriff before Manuel flashed a knife and cut the rope that tied his prisoner's hands.
Let's
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From this reading Let's get out of here.
MANUEL
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From this reading MANUEL INTERFERES Valencia had scarcely left the parlor to telephone for the sheriff before Manuel flashed a knife and cut the rope that tied his prisoner's hands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sebastian had shrunk back at sight of the knife, but when he found that he was free he stared at Pesquiera in startled amazement.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Let's get out of here.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading MANUEL INTERFERES Valencia had scarcely left the parlor to telephone for the sheriff before Manuel flashed a knife and cut the rope that tied his prisoner's hands.
Pesquiera
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From this reading Sebastian had shrunk back at sight of the knife, but when he found that he was free he stared at Pesquiera in startled amazement.
prisoner'snounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/
possessive form of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading MANUEL INTERFERES Valencia had scarcely left the parlor to telephone for the sheriff before Manuel flashed a knife and cut the rope that tied his prisoner's hands.
a strong line
From this reading MANUEL INTERFERES Valencia had scarcely left the parlor to telephone for the sheriff before Manuel flashed a knife and cut the rope that tied his prisoner's hands.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading We can talk when you are free of danger," said Manuel with sharp authority in his voice.
only a very short time before
From this reading MANUEL INTERFERES Valencia had scarcely left the parlor to telephone for the sheriff before Manuel flashed a knife and cut the rope that tied his prisoner's hands.
Sebastian
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From this reading Sebastian had shrunk back at sight of the knife, but when he found that he was free he stared at Pesquiera in startled amazement.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading We can talk when you are free of danger," said Manuel with sharp authority in his voice.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading MANUEL INTERFERES Valencia had scarcely left the parlor to telephone for the sheriff before Manuel flashed a knife and cut the rope that tied his prisoner's hands.
shrunkverbUS /ʃrʌŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading Sebastian had shrunk back at sight of the knife, but when he found that he was free he stared at Pesquiera in startled amazement.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Sebastian had shrunk back at sight of the knife, but when he found that he was free he stared at Pesquiera in startled amazement.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Sebastian had shrunk back at sight of the knife, but when he found that he was free he stared at Pesquiera in startled amazement.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Sebastian had shrunk back at sight of the knife, but when he found that he was free he stared at Pesquiera in startled amazement.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading We can talk when you are free of danger," said Manuel with sharp authority in his voice.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading MANUEL INTERFERES Valencia had scarcely left the parlor to telephone for the sheriff before Manuel flashed a knife and cut the rope that tied his prisoner's hands.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MANUEL INTERFERES Valencia had scarcely left the parlor to telephone for the sheriff before Manuel flashed a knife and cut the rope that tied his prisoner's hands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MANUEL INTERFERES Valencia had scarcely left the parlor to telephone for the sheriff before Manuel flashed a knife and cut the rope that tied his prisoner's hands.
bound or secured closely
From this reading MANUEL INTERFERES Valencia had scarcely left the parlor to telephone for the sheriff before Manuel flashed a knife and cut the rope that tied his prisoner's hands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MANUEL INTERFERES Valencia had scarcely left the parlor to telephone for the sheriff before Manuel flashed a knife and cut the rope that tied his prisoner's hands.
ValencianounUS /vəˈlensiə/
an industrial city in northern Venezuela
From this reading MANUEL INTERFERES Valencia had scarcely left the parlor to telephone for the sheriff before Manuel flashed a knife and cut the rope that tied his prisoner's hands.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading We can talk when you are free of danger," said Manuel with sharp authority in his voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sebastian had shrunk back at sight of the knife, but when he found that he was free he stared at Pesquiera in startled amazement.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We can talk when you are free of danger," said Manuel with sharp authority in his voice.
at the time that
From this reading Sebastian had shrunk back at sight of the knife, but when he found that he was free he stared at Pesquiera in startled amazement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We can talk when you are free of danger," said Manuel with sharp authority in his voice.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading We can talk when you are free of danger," said Manuel with sharp authority in his voice.
