used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TERRIBLE PREDICAMENT The rash act of the sailor placed the lives of the three men in jeopardy.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading A TERRIBLE PREDICAMENT The rash act of the sailor placed the lives of the three men in jeopardy.
at or in the front
From this reading “What does this mean?” cried an officer, spurring ahead and drawing in his spirited animal between the Americans and the natives.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading At this moment, however, a cavalcade appeared suddenly, and the cry of “Viva General Ruiz,” filled the air.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The soldiers near the Americans fell back sullenly, leaving their captives alone in the middle of the road.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The soldiers near the Americans fell back sullenly, leaving their captives alone in the middle of the road.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “What does this mean?” cried an officer, spurring ahead and drawing in his spirited animal between the Americans and the natives.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The soldiers snatched up their rifles and closed in menacingly.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading “What does this mean?” cried an officer, spurring ahead and drawing in his spirited animal between the Americans and the natives.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At this moment, however, a cavalcade appeared suddenly, and the cry of “Viva General Ruiz,” filled the air.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this moment, however, a cavalcade appeared suddenly, and the cry of “Viva General Ruiz,” filled the air.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The soldiers near the Americans fell back sullenly, leaving their captives alone in the middle of the road.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “What does this mean?” cried an officer, spurring ahead and drawing in his spirited animal between the Americans and the natives.
captivesnounUS /ˈkæptɪvz/
plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The soldiers near the Americans fell back sullenly, leaving their captives alone in the middle of the road.
cavalcadenounUS /ˈkævəlkeɪd/
a procession of people traveling on horseback
From this reading At this moment, however, a cavalcade appeared suddenly, and the cry of “Viva General Ruiz,” filled the air.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The soldiers snatched up their rifles and closed in menacingly.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “What does this mean?” cried an officer, spurring ahead and drawing in his spirited animal between the Americans and the natives.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading At this moment, however, a cavalcade appeared suddenly, and the cry of “Viva General Ruiz,” filled the air.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What does this mean?” cried an officer, spurring ahead and drawing in his spirited animal between the Americans and the natives.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading “What does this mean?” cried an officer, spurring ahead and drawing in his spirited animal between the Americans and the natives.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The soldiers near the Americans fell back sullenly, leaving their captives alone in the middle of the road.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading At this moment, however, a cavalcade appeared suddenly, and the cry of “Viva General Ruiz,” filled the air.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading At this moment, however, a cavalcade appeared suddenly, and the cry of “Viva General Ruiz,” filled the air.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “What does this mean?” cried an officer, spurring ahead and drawing in his spirited animal between the Americans and the natives.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading At this moment, however, a cavalcade appeared suddenly, and the cry of “Viva General Ruiz,” filled the air.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A TERRIBLE PREDICAMENT The rash act of the sailor placed the lives of the three men in jeopardy.
jeopardynounUS /ˈdʒepərdi/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading A TERRIBLE PREDICAMENT The rash act of the sailor placed the lives of the three men in jeopardy.
the act of departing
From this reading The soldiers near the Americans fell back sullenly, leaving their captives alone in the middle of the road.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A TERRIBLE PREDICAMENT The rash act of the sailor placed the lives of the three men in jeopardy.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “What does this mean?” cried an officer, spurring ahead and drawing in his spirited animal between the Americans and the natives.
the force of workers available
From this reading A TERRIBLE PREDICAMENT The rash act of the sailor placed the lives of the three men in jeopardy.
menacinglyadverbUS /ˈmenəsɪŋli/
in a menacing manner
From this reading The soldiers snatched up their rifles and closed in menacingly.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The soldiers near the Americans fell back sullenly, leaving their captives alone in the middle of the road.
a particular point in time
From this reading At this moment, however, a cavalcade appeared suddenly, and the cry of “Viva General Ruiz,” filled the air.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading “What does this mean?” cried an officer, spurring ahead and drawing in his spirited animal between the Americans and the natives.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The soldiers near the Americans fell back sullenly, leaving their captives alone in the middle of the road.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TERRIBLE PREDICAMENT The rash act of the sailor placed the lives of the three men in jeopardy.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading “What does this mean?” cried an officer, spurring ahead and drawing in his spirited animal between the Americans and the natives.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading A TERRIBLE PREDICAMENT The rash act of the sailor placed the lives of the three men in jeopardy.
PREDICAMENTnounUS /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading A TERRIBLE PREDICAMENT The rash act of the sailor placed the lives of the three men in jeopardy.
rashnounUS /ræʃ/
any red eruption of the skin
From this reading A TERRIBLE PREDICAMENT The rash act of the sailor placed the lives of the three men in jeopardy.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading The soldiers snatched up their rifles and closed in menacingly.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The soldiers near the Americans fell back sullenly, leaving their captives alone in the middle of the road.
Ruiz
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From this reading At this moment, however, a cavalcade appeared suddenly, and the cry of “Viva General Ruiz,” filled the air.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading A TERRIBLE PREDICAMENT The rash act of the sailor placed the lives of the three men in jeopardy.
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading The soldiers snatched up their rifles and closed in menacingly.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The soldiers snatched up their rifles and closed in menacingly.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading “What does this mean?” cried an officer, spurring ahead and drawing in his spirited animal between the Americans and the natives.
spurringnounUS /ˈspɜːrɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading “What does this mean?” cried an officer, spurring ahead and drawing in his spirited animal between the Americans and the natives.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading At this moment, however, a cavalcade appeared suddenly, and the cry of “Viva General Ruiz,” filled the air.
sullenlyadverb
in a sullen manner
From this reading The soldiers near the Americans fell back sullenly, leaving their captives alone in the middle of the road.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading A TERRIBLE PREDICAMENT The rash act of the sailor placed the lives of the three men in jeopardy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TERRIBLE PREDICAMENT The rash act of the sailor placed the lives of the three men in jeopardy.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The soldiers snatched up their rifles and closed in menacingly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this moment, however, a cavalcade appeared suddenly, and the cry of “Viva General Ruiz,” filled the air.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A TERRIBLE PREDICAMENT The rash act of the sailor placed the lives of the three men in jeopardy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The soldiers snatched up their rifles and closed in menacingly.
VivanounUS /ˈviːvə/
an examination conducted by spoken communication
From this reading At this moment, however, a cavalcade appeared suddenly, and the cry of “Viva General Ruiz,” filled the air.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What does this mean?” cried an officer, spurring ahead and drawing in his spirited animal between the Americans and the natives.
