used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STORM COMING "A monarchy! a monarchy! nothing but the one-man power will ever do anything for this miserable multitude of Indians, negroes, and rebellion-making Spanish aristocrats.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Royalty is our only resource, and I am nearly ready to strike the required blow.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I think that Don Maria Paredes would make as good an emperor as Augustin de Yturbide, and he will wear the crown of Mexico somewhat longer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A STORM COMING "A monarchy! a monarchy! nothing but the one-man power will ever do anything for this miserable multitude of Indians, negroes, and rebellion-making Spanish aristocrats.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading But I must look out for Santa Anna.
any thing at all
From this reading A STORM COMING "A monarchy! a monarchy! nothing but the one-man power will ever do anything for this miserable multitude of Indians, negroes, and rebellion-making Spanish aristocrats.
aristocratsnounUS /ərˈɪstəkræts/
plural of “aristocrat” — a member of the aristocracy
From this reading A STORM COMING "A monarchy! a monarchy! nothing but the one-man power will ever do anything for this miserable multitude of Indians, negroes, and rebellion-making Spanish aristocrats.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I think that Don Maria Paredes would make as good an emperor as Augustin de Yturbide, and he will wear the crown of Mexico somewhat longer.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading If he were to return from Cuba too soon, there would be nothing left for me but to have him shot as soon as he came ashore.
Augustin
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From this reading I think that Don Maria Paredes would make as good an emperor as Augustin de Yturbide, and he will wear the crown of Mexico somewhat longer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If he were to return from Cuba too soon, there would be nothing left for me but to have him shot as soon as he came ashore.
exhale hard
From this reading Royalty is our only resource, and I am nearly ready to strike the required blow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A STORM COMING "A monarchy! a monarchy! nothing but the one-man power will ever do anything for this miserable multitude of Indians, negroes, and rebellion-making Spanish aristocrats.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading If he were to return from Cuba too soon, there would be nothing left for me but to have him shot as soon as he came ashore.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading A STORM COMING "A monarchy! a monarchy! nothing but the one-man power will ever do anything for this miserable multitude of Indians, negroes, and rebellion-making Spanish aristocrats.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading I think that Don Maria Paredes would make as good an emperor as Augustin de Yturbide, and he will wear the crown of Mexico somewhat longer.
CubanounUS /ˈkjuːbə/
a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba
From this reading If he were to return from Cuba too soon, there would be nothing left for me but to have him shot as soon as he came ashore.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading I think that Don Maria Paredes would make as good an emperor as Augustin de Yturbide, and he will wear the crown of Mexico somewhat longer.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A STORM COMING "A monarchy! a monarchy! nothing but the one-man power will ever do anything for this miserable multitude of Indians, negroes, and rebellion-making Spanish aristocrats.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading I think that Don Maria Paredes would make as good an emperor as Augustin de Yturbide, and he will wear the crown of Mexico somewhat longer.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading I think that Don Maria Paredes would make as good an emperor as Augustin de Yturbide, and he will wear the crown of Mexico somewhat longer.
at any time
From this reading A STORM COMING "A monarchy! a monarchy! nothing but the one-man power will ever do anything for this miserable multitude of Indians, negroes, and rebellion-making Spanish aristocrats.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A STORM COMING "A monarchy! a monarchy! nothing but the one-man power will ever do anything for this miserable multitude of Indians, negroes, and rebellion-making Spanish aristocrats.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If he were to return from Cuba too soon, there would be nothing left for me but to have him shot as soon as he came ashore.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I think that Don Maria Paredes would make as good an emperor as Augustin de Yturbide, and he will wear the crown of Mexico somewhat longer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If he were to return from Cuba too soon, there would be nothing left for me but to have him shot as soon as he came ashore.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I think that Don Maria Paredes would make as good an emperor as Augustin de Yturbide, and he will wear the crown of Mexico somewhat longer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If he were to return from Cuba too soon, there would be nothing left for me but to have him shot as soon as he came ashore.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Royalty is our only resource, and I am nearly ready to strike the required blow.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he were to return from Cuba too soon, there would be nothing left for me but to have him shot as soon as he came ashore.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading A STORM COMING "A monarchy! a monarchy! nothing but the one-man power will ever do anything for this miserable multitude of Indians, negroes, and rebellion-making Spanish aristocrats.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Royalty is our only resource, and I am nearly ready to strike the required blow.
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 If he were to return from Cuba too soon, there would be nothing left for me but to have him shot as soon as he came ashore.
for more time
From this reading I think that Don Maria Paredes would make as good an emperor as Augustin de Yturbide, and he will wear the crown of Mexico somewhat longer.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But I must look out for Santa Anna.
engage in
From this reading I think that Don Maria Paredes would make as good an emperor as Augustin de Yturbide, and he will wear the crown of Mexico somewhat longer.
MarianounUS /mərˈiːə/
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading I think that Don Maria Paredes would make as good an emperor as Augustin de Yturbide, and he will wear the crown of Mexico somewhat longer.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If he were to return from Cuba too soon, there would be nothing left for me but to have him shot as soon as he came ashore.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading I think that Don Maria Paredes would make as good an emperor as Augustin de Yturbide, and he will wear the crown of Mexico somewhat longer.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading A STORM COMING "A monarchy! a monarchy! nothing but the one-man power will ever do anything for this miserable multitude of Indians, negroes, and rebellion-making Spanish aristocrats.
monarchynounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrki/
an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority
From this reading A STORM COMING "A monarchy! a monarchy! nothing but the one-man power will ever do anything for this miserable multitude of Indians, negroes, and rebellion-making Spanish aristocrats.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading A STORM COMING "A monarchy! a monarchy! nothing but the one-man power will ever do anything for this miserable multitude of Indians, negroes, and rebellion-making Spanish aristocrats.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But I must look out for Santa Anna.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Royalty is our only resource, and I am nearly ready to strike the required blow.
negroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading A STORM COMING "A monarchy! a monarchy! nothing but the one-man power will ever do anything for this miserable multitude of Indians, negroes, and rebellion-making Spanish aristocrats.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading A STORM COMING "A monarchy! a monarchy! nothing but the one-man power will ever do anything for this miserable multitude of Indians, negroes, and rebellion-making Spanish aristocrats.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STORM COMING "A monarchy! a monarchy! nothing but the one-man power will ever do anything for this miserable multitude of Indians, negroes, and rebellion-making Spanish aristocrats.
one-manadjectiveUS /ˈwʌnˈmæn/
designed for or restricted to a single person
From this reading A STORM COMING "A monarchy! a monarchy! nothing but the one-man power will ever do anything for this miserable multitude of Indians, negroes, and rebellion-making Spanish aristocrats.
and nothing more
From this reading Royalty is our only resource, and I am nearly ready to strike the required blow.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Royalty is our only resource, and I am nearly ready to strike the required blow.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But I must look out for Santa Anna.
Paredes
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From this reading I think that Don Maria Paredes would make as good an emperor as Augustin de Yturbide, and he will wear the crown of Mexico somewhat longer.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading A STORM COMING "A monarchy! a monarchy! nothing but the one-man power will ever do anything for this miserable multitude of Indians, negroes, and rebellion-making Spanish aristocrats.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Royalty is our only resource, and I am nearly ready to strike the required blow.
rebellion-making
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From this reading A STORM COMING "A monarchy! a monarchy! nothing but the one-man power will ever do anything for this miserable multitude of Indians, negroes, and rebellion-making Spanish aristocrats.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Royalty is our only resource, and I am nearly ready to strike the required blow.
resourcenounUS /ˈriːsɔːrs/
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading Royalty is our only resource, and I am nearly ready to strike the required blow.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading If he were to return from Cuba too soon, there would be nothing left for me but to have him shot as soon as he came ashore.
RoyaltynounUS /ˈrɔɪəlti/
payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property
From this reading Royalty is our only resource, and I am nearly ready to strike the required blow.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading But I must look out for Santa Anna.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading If he were to return from Cuba too soon, there would be nothing left for me but to have him shot as soon as he came ashore.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading I think that Don Maria Paredes would make as good an emperor as Augustin de Yturbide, and he will wear the crown of Mexico somewhat longer.
in the near future
From this reading If he were to return from Cuba too soon, there would be nothing left for me but to have him shot as soon as he came ashore.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading A STORM COMING "A monarchy! a monarchy! nothing but the one-man power will ever do anything for this miserable multitude of Indians, negroes, and rebellion-making Spanish aristocrats.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading A STORM COMING "A monarchy! a monarchy! nothing but the one-man power will ever do anything for this miserable multitude of Indians, negroes, and rebellion-making Spanish aristocrats.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Royalty is our only resource, and I am nearly ready to strike the required blow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I think that Don Maria Paredes would make as good an emperor as Augustin de Yturbide, and he will wear the crown of Mexico somewhat longer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STORM COMING "A monarchy! a monarchy! nothing but the one-man power will ever do anything for this miserable multitude of Indians, negroes, and rebellion-making Spanish aristocrats.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If he were to return from Cuba too soon, there would be nothing left for me but to have him shot as soon as he came ashore.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think that Don Maria Paredes would make as good an emperor as Augustin de Yturbide, and he will wear the crown of Mexico somewhat longer.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A STORM COMING "A monarchy! a monarchy! nothing but the one-man power will ever do anything for this miserable multitude of Indians, negroes, and rebellion-making Spanish aristocrats.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Royalty is our only resource, and I am nearly ready to strike the required blow.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading If he were to return from Cuba too soon, there would be nothing left for me but to have him shot as soon as he came ashore.
be dressed in
From this reading I think that Don Maria Paredes would make as good an emperor as Augustin de Yturbide, and he will wear the crown of Mexico somewhat longer.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If he were to return from Cuba too soon, there would be nothing left for me but to have him shot as soon as he came ashore.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A STORM COMING "A monarchy! a monarchy! nothing but the one-man power will ever do anything for this miserable multitude of Indians, negroes, and rebellion-making Spanish aristocrats.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I think that Don Maria Paredes would make as good an emperor as Augustin de Yturbide, and he will wear the crown of Mexico somewhat longer.
Yturbide
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I think that Don Maria Paredes would make as good an emperor as Augustin de Yturbide, and he will wear the crown of Mexico somewhat longer.
