used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ His great body stretched on the dirt floor in a shady corner of the barracks-room of the presidio, his long moustache drooped, his big mouth open, Sergeant Carlos Cassara snored.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading His face was purple from wine and the heat; for the air was still and stagnant this siesta hour, and empty vessels on the table near by told of the deep drinking that had been done.
in addition
From this reading Please also see the note at the end of the book.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ His great body stretched on the dirt floor in a shady corner of the barracks-room of the presidio, his long moustache drooped, his big mouth open, Sergeant Carlos Cassara snored.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His face was purple from wine and the heat; for the air was still and stagnant this siesta hour, and empty vessels on the table near by told of the deep drinking that had been done.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Words in italics are marked with _underscores_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Please also see the note at the end of the book.
barracks-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ His great body stretched on the dirt floor in a shady corner of the barracks-room of the presidio, his long moustache drooped, his big mouth open, Sergeant Carlos Cassara snored.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His face was purple from wine and the heat; for the air was still and stagnant this siesta hour, and empty vessels on the table near by told of the deep drinking that had been done.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ His great body stretched on the dirt floor in a shady corner of the barracks-room of the presidio, his long moustache drooped, his big mouth open, Sergeant Carlos Cassara snored.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ His great body stretched on the dirt floor in a shady corner of the barracks-room of the presidio, his long moustache drooped, his big mouth open, Sergeant Carlos Cassara snored.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Please also see the note at the end of the book.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His face was purple from wine and the heat; for the air was still and stagnant this siesta hour, and empty vessels on the table near by told of the deep drinking that had been done.
capitalsnounUS /ˈkæpətəlz/
plural of “capital” — assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Words in small capitals are shown in UPPER CASE.
CarlosnounUS /ˈkɑːrloʊs/
Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ His great body stretched on the dirt floor in a shady corner of the barracks-room of the presidio, his long moustache drooped, his big mouth open, Sergeant Carlos Cassara snored.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Words in small capitals are shown in UPPER CASE.
Cassara
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ His great body stretched on the dirt floor in a shady corner of the barracks-room of the presidio, his long moustache drooped, his big mouth open, Sergeant Carlos Cassara snored.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ His great body stretched on the dirt floor in a shady corner of the barracks-room of the presidio, his long moustache drooped, his big mouth open, Sergeant Carlos Cassara snored.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading His face was purple from wine and the heat; for the air was still and stagnant this siesta hour, and empty vessels on the table near by told of the deep drinking that had been done.
dirtnounUS /dɜːrt/
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ His great body stretched on the dirt floor in a shady corner of the barracks-room of the presidio, his long moustache drooped, his big mouth open, Sergeant Carlos Cassara snored.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading His face was purple from wine and the heat; for the air was still and stagnant this siesta hour, and empty vessels on the table near by told of the deep drinking that had been done.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading His face was purple from wine and the heat; for the air was still and stagnant this siesta hour, and empty vessels on the table near by told of the deep drinking that had been done.
droopedverbUS /druːpt/
past form of “droop” — droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ His great body stretched on the dirt floor in a shady corner of the barracks-room of the presidio, his long moustache drooped, his big mouth open, Sergeant Carlos Cassara snored.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading His face was purple from wine and the heat; for the air was still and stagnant this siesta hour, and empty vessels on the table near by told of the deep drinking that had been done.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Please also see the note at the end of the book.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face was purple from wine and the heat; for the air was still and stagnant this siesta hour, and empty vessels on the table near by told of the deep drinking that had been done.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ His great body stretched on the dirt floor in a shady corner of the barracks-room of the presidio, his long moustache drooped, his big mouth open, Sergeant Carlos Cassara snored.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His face was purple from wine and the heat; for the air was still and stagnant this siesta hour, and empty vessels on the table near by told of the deep drinking that had been done.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His face was purple from wine and the heat; for the air was still and stagnant this siesta hour, and empty vessels on the table near by told of the deep drinking that had been done.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ His great body stretched on the dirt floor in a shady corner of the barracks-room of the presidio, his long moustache drooped, his big mouth open, Sergeant Carlos Cassara snored.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His face was purple from wine and the heat; for the air was still and stagnant this siesta hour, and empty vessels on the table near by told of the deep drinking that had been done.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading His face was purple from wine and the heat; for the air was still and stagnant this siesta hour, and empty vessels on the table near by told of the deep drinking that had been done.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ His great body stretched on the dirt floor in a shady corner of the barracks-room of the presidio, his long moustache drooped, his big mouth open, Sergeant Carlos Cassara snored.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading His face was purple from wine and the heat; for the air was still and stagnant this siesta hour, and empty vessels on the table near by told of the deep drinking that had been done.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Words in italics are marked with _underscores_.
italicsnounUS /aɪˈtælɪks/
plural of “italic” — a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading Words in italics are marked with _underscores_.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ His great body stretched on the dirt floor in a shady corner of the barracks-room of the presidio, his long moustache drooped, his big mouth open, Sergeant Carlos Cassara snored.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Words in italics are marked with _underscores_.
moustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ His great body stretched on the dirt floor in a shady corner of the barracks-room of the presidio, his long moustache drooped, his big mouth open, Sergeant Carlos Cassara snored.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ His great body stretched on the dirt floor in a shady corner of the barracks-room of the presidio, his long moustache drooped, his big mouth open, Sergeant Carlos Cassara snored.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading His face was purple from wine and the heat; for the air was still and stagnant this siesta hour, and empty vessels on the table near by told of the deep drinking that had been done.
a brief written record
From this reading Please also see the note at the end of the book.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Please also see the note at the end of the book.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ His great body stretched on the dirt floor in a shady corner of the barracks-room of the presidio, his long moustache drooped, his big mouth open, Sergeant Carlos Cassara snored.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ His great body stretched on the dirt floor in a shady corner of the barracks-room of the presidio, his long moustache drooped, his big mouth open, Sergeant Carlos Cassara snored.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Please also see the note at the end of the book.
presidionounUS /prɪˈsɪdioʊ/
a fortress established in the southwestern United States by the Spanish in order to protect their missions and other holdings
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ His great body stretched on the dirt floor in a shady corner of the barracks-room of the presidio, his long moustache drooped, his big mouth open, Sergeant Carlos Cassara snored.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ His great body stretched on the dirt floor in a shady corner of the barracks-room of the presidio, his long moustache drooped, his big mouth open, Sergeant Carlos Cassara snored.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading His face was purple from wine and the heat; for the air was still and stagnant this siesta hour, and empty vessels on the table near by told of the deep drinking that had been done.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Please also see the note at the end of the book.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ His great body stretched on the dirt floor in a shady corner of the barracks-room of the presidio, his long moustache drooped, his big mouth open, Sergeant Carlos Cassara snored.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ His great body stretched on the dirt floor in a shady corner of the barracks-room of the presidio, his long moustache drooped, his big mouth open, Sergeant Carlos Cassara snored.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Words in small capitals are shown in UPPER CASE.
siestanounUS /siˈestə/
a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries)
From this reading His face was purple from wine and the heat; for the air was still and stagnant this siesta hour, and empty vessels on the table near by told of the deep drinking that had been done.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Words in small capitals are shown in UPPER CASE.
snored
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ His great body stretched on the dirt floor in a shady corner of the barracks-room of the presidio, his long moustache drooped, his big mouth open, Sergeant Carlos Cassara snored.
stagnantadjectiveUS /ˈstæɡnənt/
not circulating or flowing
From this reading His face was purple from wine and the heat; for the air was still and stagnant this siesta hour, and empty vessels on the table near by told of the deep drinking that had been done.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ His great body stretched on the dirt floor in a shady corner of the barracks-room of the presidio, his long moustache drooped, his big mouth open, Sergeant Carlos Cassara snored.
not in physical motion
From this reading His face was purple from wine and the heat; for the air was still and stagnant this siesta hour, and empty vessels on the table near by told of the deep drinking that had been done.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ His great body stretched on the dirt floor in a shady corner of the barracks-room of the presidio, his long moustache drooped, his big mouth open, Sergeant Carlos Cassara snored.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading His face was purple from wine and the heat; for the air was still and stagnant this siesta hour, and empty vessels on the table near by told of the deep drinking that had been done.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His face was purple from wine and the heat; for the air was still and stagnant this siesta hour, and empty vessels on the table near by told of the deep drinking that had been done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Please also see the note at the end of the book.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His face was purple from wine and the heat; for the air was still and stagnant this siesta hour, and empty vessels on the table near by told of the deep drinking that had been done.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading His face was purple from wine and the heat; for the air was still and stagnant this siesta hour, and empty vessels on the table near by told of the deep drinking that had been done.
underscoresnounUS /ˌʌndərˈskɔːrz/
plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)
From this reading Words in italics are marked with _underscores_.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ His great body stretched on the dirt floor in a shady corner of the barracks-room of the presidio, his long moustache drooped, his big mouth open, Sergeant Carlos Cassara snored.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Words in small capitals are shown in UPPER CASE.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading His face was purple from wine and the heat; for the air was still and stagnant this siesta hour, and empty vessels on the table near by told of the deep drinking that had been done.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His face was purple from wine and the heat; for the air was still and stagnant this siesta hour, and empty vessels on the table near by told of the deep drinking that had been done.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading His face was purple from wine and the heat; for the air was still and stagnant this siesta hour, and empty vessels on the table near by told of the deep drinking that had been done.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Words in italics are marked with _underscores_.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Words in italics are marked with _underscores_.
