Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading Without a word, Myra stepped out, to see by the headlights of the car that she was apparently in a mountain gorge, and to see a group of masked and armed men standing beside some mules.

past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something

From this reading She turned to look at her captor as she reached the front of the car, and found that Cojuelo was wearing what looked like a monk's cowl which completely covered his face, and which accounted for his muffled voice.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading She saw that he was tall, but that was all.

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

From this reading Without a word, Myra stepped out, to see by the headlights of the car that she was apparently in a mountain gorge, and to see a group of masked and armed men standing beside some mules.

from appearances alone

From this reading Without a word, Myra stepped out, to see by the headlights of the car that she was apparently in a mountain gorge, and to see a group of masked and armed men standing beside some mules.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Cojuelo snapped out some orders, and a soberly-dressed, elderly man, wearing no mask and carrying in his arms a number of parcels, appeared out of the darkness and got into the car, which turned and sped away.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading Without a word, Myra stepped out, to see by the headlights of the car that she was apparently in a mountain gorge, and to see a group of masked and armed men standing beside some mules.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Cojuelo snapped out some orders, and a soberly-dressed, elderly man, wearing no mask and carrying in his arms a number of parcels, appeared out of the darkness and got into the car, which turned and sped away.

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

From this reading She turned to look at her captor as she reached the front of the car, and found that Cojuelo was wearing what looked like a monk's cowl which completely covered his face, and which accounted for his muffled voice.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She turned to look at her captor as she reached the front of the car, and found that Cojuelo was wearing what looked like a monk's cowl which completely covered his face, and which accounted for his muffled voice.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Cojuelo snapped out some orders, and a soberly-dressed, elderly man, wearing no mask and carrying in his arms a number of parcels, appeared out of the darkness and got into the car, which turned and sped away.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Without a word, Myra stepped out, to see by the headlights of the car that she was apparently in a mountain gorge, and to see a group of masked and armed men standing beside some mules.

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

From this reading "Bien!" exclaimed Cojuelo, as the motor disappeared.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She saw that he was tall, but that was all.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Without a word, Myra stepped out, to see by the headlights of the car that she was apparently in a mountain gorge, and to see a group of masked and armed men standing beside some mules.

a person who captures and holds people or animals

From this reading She turned to look at her captor as she reached the front of the car, and found that Cojuelo was wearing what looked like a monk's cowl which completely covered his face, and which accounted for his muffled voice.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Without a word, Myra stepped out, to see by the headlights of the car that she was apparently in a mountain gorge, and to see a group of masked and armed men standing beside some mules.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Cojuelo snapped out some orders, and a soberly-dressed, elderly man, wearing no mask and carrying in his arms a number of parcels, appeared out of the darkness and got into the car, which turned and sped away.

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

From this reading She turned to look at her captor as she reached the front of the car, and found that Cojuelo was wearing what looked like a monk's cowl which completely covered his face, and which accounted for his muffled voice.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading She turned to look at her captor as she reached the front of the car, and found that Cojuelo was wearing what looked like a monk's cowl which completely covered his face, and which accounted for his muffled voice.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading She turned to look at her captor as she reached the front of the car, and found that Cojuelo was wearing what looked like a monk's cowl which completely covered his face, and which accounted for his muffled voice.

protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine

From this reading She turned to look at her captor as she reached the front of the car, and found that Cojuelo was wearing what looked like a monk's cowl which completely covered his face, and which accounted for his muffled voice.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Cojuelo snapped out some orders, and a soberly-dressed, elderly man, wearing no mask and carrying in his arms a number of parcels, appeared out of the darkness and got into the car, which turned and sped away.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading "Bien!" exclaimed Cojuelo, as the motor disappeared.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Cojuelo snapped out some orders, and a soberly-dressed, elderly man, wearing no mask and carrying in his arms a number of parcels, appeared out of the darkness and got into the car, which turned and sped away.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Bien!" exclaimed Cojuelo, as the motor disappeared.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading She turned to look at her captor as she reached the front of the car, and found that Cojuelo was wearing what looked like a monk's cowl which completely covered his face, and which accounted for his muffled voice.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She turned to look at her captor as she reached the front of the car, and found that Cojuelo was wearing what looked like a monk's cowl which completely covered his face, and which accounted for his muffled voice.

set up or found

From this reading She turned to look at her captor as she reached the front of the car, and found that Cojuelo was wearing what looked like a monk's cowl which completely covered his face, and which accounted for his muffled voice.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading She turned to look at her captor as she reached the front of the car, and found that Cojuelo was wearing what looked like a monk's cowl which completely covered his face, and which accounted for his muffled voice.

overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

From this reading Without a word, Myra stepped out, to see by the headlights of the car that she was apparently in a mountain gorge, and to see a group of masked and armed men standing beside some mules.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Cojuelo snapped out some orders, and a soberly-dressed, elderly man, wearing no mask and carrying in his arms a number of parcels, appeared out of the darkness and got into the car, which turned and sped away.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Without a word, Myra stepped out, to see by the headlights of the car that she was apparently in a mountain gorge, and to see a group of masked and armed men standing beside some mules.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She saw that he was tall, but that was all.

plural of “headlight” — a powerful light with reflector; attached to the front of an automobile or locomotive

From this reading Without a word, Myra stepped out, to see by the headlights of the car that she was apparently in a mountain gorge, and to see a group of masked and armed men standing beside some mules.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She turned to look at her captor as she reached the front of the car, and found that Cojuelo was wearing what looked like a monk's cowl which completely covered his face, and which accounted for his muffled voice.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading She turned to look at her captor as she reached the front of the car, and found that Cojuelo was wearing what looked like a monk's cowl which completely covered his face, and which accounted for his muffled voice.

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

From this reading Without a word, Myra stepped out, to see by the headlights of the car that she was apparently in a mountain gorge, and to see a group of masked and armed men standing beside some mules.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Cojuelo snapped out some orders, and a soberly-dressed, elderly man, wearing no mask and carrying in his arms a number of parcels, appeared out of the darkness and got into the car, which turned and sped away.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading She turned to look at her captor as she reached the front of the car, and found that Cojuelo was wearing what looked like a monk's cowl which completely covered his face, and which accounted for his muffled voice.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading She turned to look at her captor as she reached the front of the car, and found that Cojuelo was wearing what looked like a monk's cowl which completely covered his face, and which accounted for his muffled voice.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading She turned to look at her captor as she reached the front of the car, and found that Cojuelo was wearing what looked like a monk's cowl which completely covered his face, and which accounted for his muffled voice.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Cojuelo snapped out some orders, and a soberly-dressed, elderly man, wearing no mask and carrying in his arms a number of parcels, appeared out of the darkness and got into the car, which turned and sped away.

hide under a false appearance

From this reading Cojuelo snapped out some orders, and a soberly-dressed, elderly man, wearing no mask and carrying in his arms a number of parcels, appeared out of the darkness and got into the car, which turned and sped away.

having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading

From this reading Without a word, Myra stepped out, to see by the headlights of the car that she was apparently in a mountain gorge, and to see a group of masked and armed men standing beside some mules.

the force of workers available

From this reading Without a word, Myra stepped out, to see by the headlights of the car that she was apparently in a mountain gorge, and to see a group of masked and armed men standing beside some mules.

possessive form of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading She turned to look at her captor as she reached the front of the car, and found that Cojuelo was wearing what looked like a monk's cowl which completely covered his face, and which accounted for his muffled voice.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading "Bien!" exclaimed Cojuelo, as the motor disappeared.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Without a word, Myra stepped out, to see by the headlights of the car that she was apparently in a mountain gorge, and to see a group of masked and armed men standing beside some mules.

being or made softer or less loud or clear

From this reading She turned to look at her captor as she reached the front of the car, and found that Cojuelo was wearing what looked like a monk's cowl which completely covered his face, and which accounted for his muffled voice.

plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading Without a word, Myra stepped out, to see by the headlights of the car that she was apparently in a mountain gorge, and to see a group of masked and armed men standing beside some mules.

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

From this reading Without a word, Myra stepped out, to see by the headlights of the car that she was apparently in a mountain gorge, and to see a group of masked and armed men standing beside some mules.

not any; not one

From this reading Cojuelo snapped out some orders, and a soberly-dressed, elderly man, wearing no mask and carrying in his arms a number of parcels, appeared out of the darkness and got into the car, which turned and sped away.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Cojuelo snapped out some orders, and a soberly-dressed, elderly man, wearing no mask and carrying in his arms a number of parcels, appeared out of the darkness and got into the car, which turned and sped away.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Without a word, Myra stepped out, to see by the headlights of the car that she was apparently in a mountain gorge, and to see a group of masked and armed men standing beside some mules.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Cojuelo snapped out some orders, and a soberly-dressed, elderly man, wearing no mask and carrying in his arms a number of parcels, appeared out of the darkness and got into the car, which turned and sped away.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Without a word, Myra stepped out, to see by the headlights of the car that she was apparently in a mountain gorge, and to see a group of masked and armed men standing beside some mules.

plural of “parcel” — a wrapped container

From this reading Cojuelo snapped out some orders, and a soberly-dressed, elderly man, wearing no mask and carrying in his arms a number of parcels, appeared out of the darkness and got into the car, which turned and sped away.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading She turned to look at her captor as she reached the front of the car, and found that Cojuelo was wearing what looked like a monk's cowl which completely covered his face, and which accounted for his muffled voice.

cut with a saw

From this reading She saw that he was tall, but that was all.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Without a word, Myra stepped out, to see by the headlights of the car that she was apparently in a mountain gorge, and to see a group of masked and armed men standing beside some mules.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Without a word, Myra stepped out, to see by the headlights of the car that she was apparently in a mountain gorge, and to see a group of masked and armed men standing beside some mules.

inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading Cojuelo snapped out some orders, and a soberly-dressed, elderly man, wearing no mask and carrying in his arms a number of parcels, appeared out of the darkness and got into the car, which turned and sped away.

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

From this reading Cojuelo snapped out some orders, and a soberly-dressed, elderly man, wearing no mask and carrying in his arms a number of parcels, appeared out of the darkness and got into the car, which turned and sped away.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Without a word, Myra stepped out, to see by the headlights of the car that she was apparently in a mountain gorge, and to see a group of masked and armed men standing beside some mules.

inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly

From this reading Cojuelo snapped out some orders, and a soberly-dressed, elderly man, wearing no mask and carrying in his arms a number of parcels, appeared out of the darkness and got into the car, which turned and sped away.

having a supporting base

From this reading Without a word, Myra stepped out, to see by the headlights of the car that she was apparently in a mountain gorge, and to see a group of masked and armed men standing beside some mules.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading Without a word, Myra stepped out, to see by the headlights of the car that she was apparently in a mountain gorge, and to see a group of masked and armed men standing beside some mules.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading She saw that he was tall, but that was all.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Without a word, Myra stepped out, to see by the headlights of the car that she was apparently in a mountain gorge, and to see a group of masked and armed men standing beside some mules.

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

From this reading Without a word, Myra stepped out, to see by the headlights of the car that she was apparently in a mountain gorge, and to see a group of masked and armed men standing beside some mules.

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

From this reading Without a word, Myra stepped out, to see by the headlights of the car that she was apparently in a mountain gorge, and to see a group of masked and armed men standing beside some mules.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading She turned to look at her captor as she reached the front of the car, and found that Cojuelo was wearing what looked like a monk's cowl which completely covered his face, and which accounted for his muffled voice.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading She turned to look at her captor as she reached the front of the car, and found that Cojuelo was wearing what looked like a monk's cowl which completely covered his face, and which accounted for his muffled voice.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Without a word, Myra stepped out, to see by the headlights of the car that she was apparently in a mountain gorge, and to see a group of masked and armed men standing beside some mules.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading She turned to look at her captor as she reached the front of the car, and found that Cojuelo was wearing what looked like a monk's cowl which completely covered his face, and which accounted for his muffled voice.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She turned to look at her captor as she reached the front of the car, and found that Cojuelo was wearing what looked like a monk's cowl which completely covered his face, and which accounted for his muffled voice.

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

From this reading She turned to look at her captor as she reached the front of the car, and found that Cojuelo was wearing what looked like a monk's cowl which completely covered his face, and which accounted for his muffled voice.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Without a word, Myra stepped out, to see by the headlights of the car that she was apparently in a mountain gorge, and to see a group of masked and armed men standing beside some mules.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Without a word, Myra stepped out, to see by the headlights of the car that she was apparently in a mountain gorge, and to see a group of masked and armed men standing beside some mules.