used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A COYOTE HOWLS Adjoining the quarters of the padres was a long adobe building used as a storehouse, and sounds indicated that a man was at work inside.
AdjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading A COYOTE HOWLS Adjoining the quarters of the padres was a long adobe building used as a storehouse, and sounds indicated that a man was at work inside.
adobenounUS /əˈdoʊbi/
the clay from which adobe bricks are made
From this reading A COYOTE HOWLS Adjoining the quarters of the padres was a long adobe building used as a storehouse, and sounds indicated that a man was at work inside.
aggressiveadjectiveUS /əˈɡresɪv/
having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends
From this reading It was towards the storehouse that the caballero now hurried, something of anger in his manner, his face still flushed, his dark eyes snapping and his chin thrust out in aggressive fashion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For an instant he stood in the doorway trying to see, for the sun outside was bright, and inside there was a semi-gloom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A COYOTE HOWLS Adjoining the quarters of the padres was a long adobe building used as a storehouse, and sounds indicated that a man was at work inside.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading It was towards the storehouse that the caballero now hurried, something of anger in his manner, his face still flushed, his dark eyes snapping and his chin thrust out in aggressive fashion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A COYOTE HOWLS Adjoining the quarters of the padres was a long adobe building used as a storehouse, and sounds indicated that a man was at work inside.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A COYOTE HOWLS Adjoining the quarters of the padres was a long adobe building used as a storehouse, and sounds indicated that a man was at work inside.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Seeing a face peering at him from one of the windows, he gave it scant attention, but lifted the latch, and the door of the storehouse flew open at his touch.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then he made out a rough counter, piles of skins from cattle and sheep, sacks of grain, casks of tallow, bolts of imported goods, and a man who paced back and forth before a rough desk, his hands clasped behind his back, his head bowed on his breast.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Then he made out a rough counter, piles of skins from cattle and sheep, sacks of grain, casks of tallow, bolts of imported goods, and a man who paced back and forth before a rough desk, his hands clasped behind his back, his head bowed on his breast.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Then he made out a rough counter, piles of skins from cattle and sheep, sacks of grain, casks of tallow, bolts of imported goods, and a man who paced back and forth before a rough desk, his hands clasped behind his back, his head bowed on his breast.
boltsnounUS /boʊlts/
plural of “bolt” — a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading Then he made out a rough counter, piles of skins from cattle and sheep, sacks of grain, casks of tallow, bolts of imported goods, and a man who paced back and forth before a rough desk, his hands clasped behind his back, his head bowed on his breast.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading Then he made out a rough counter, piles of skins from cattle and sheep, sacks of grain, casks of tallow, bolts of imported goods, and a man who paced back and forth before a rough desk, his hands clasped behind his back, his head bowed on his breast.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Then he made out a rough counter, piles of skins from cattle and sheep, sacks of grain, casks of tallow, bolts of imported goods, and a man who paced back and forth before a rough desk, his hands clasped behind his back, his head bowed on his breast.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading For an instant he stood in the doorway trying to see, for the sun outside was bright, and inside there was a semi-gloom.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading A COYOTE HOWLS Adjoining the quarters of the padres was a long adobe building used as a storehouse, and sounds indicated that a man was at work inside.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Seeing a face peering at him from one of the windows, he gave it scant attention, but lifted the latch, and the door of the storehouse flew open at his touch.
caballero
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was towards the storehouse that the caballero now hurried, something of anger in his manner, his face still flushed, his dark eyes snapping and his chin thrust out in aggressive fashion.
casksnounUS /kæsks/
plural of “cask” — the quantity a cask will hold
From this reading Then he made out a rough counter, piles of skins from cattle and sheep, sacks of grain, casks of tallow, bolts of imported goods, and a man who paced back and forth before a rough desk, his hands clasped behind his back, his head bowed on his breast.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Then he made out a rough counter, piles of skins from cattle and sheep, sacks of grain, casks of tallow, bolts of imported goods, and a man who paced back and forth before a rough desk, his hands clasped behind his back, his head bowed on his breast.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading It was towards the storehouse that the caballero now hurried, something of anger in his manner, his face still flushed, his dark eyes snapping and his chin thrust out in aggressive fashion.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading Then he made out a rough counter, piles of skins from cattle and sheep, sacks of grain, casks of tallow, bolts of imported goods, and a man who paced back and forth before a rough desk, his hands clasped behind his back, his head bowed on his breast.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading Then he made out a rough counter, piles of skins from cattle and sheep, sacks of grain, casks of tallow, bolts of imported goods, and a man who paced back and forth before a rough desk, his hands clasped behind his back, his head bowed on his breast.
COYOTEnounUS /kaɪˈoʊti/
small wolf native to western North America
From this reading A COYOTE HOWLS Adjoining the quarters of the padres was a long adobe building used as a storehouse, and sounds indicated that a man was at work inside.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was towards the storehouse that the caballero now hurried, something of anger in his manner, his face still flushed, his dark eyes snapping and his chin thrust out in aggressive fashion.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Then he made out a rough counter, piles of skins from cattle and sheep, sacks of grain, casks of tallow, bolts of imported goods, and a man who paced back and forth before a rough desk, his hands clasped behind his back, his head bowed on his breast.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Seeing a face peering at him from one of the windows, he gave it scant attention, but lifted the latch, and the door of the storehouse flew open at his touch.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading For an instant he stood in the doorway trying to see, for the sun outside was bright, and inside there was a semi-gloom.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It was towards the storehouse that the caballero now hurried, something of anger in his manner, his face still flushed, his dark eyes snapping and his chin thrust out in aggressive fashion.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It was towards the storehouse that the caballero now hurried, something of anger in his manner, his face still flushed, his dark eyes snapping and his chin thrust out in aggressive fashion.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was towards the storehouse that the caballero now hurried, something of anger in his manner, his face still flushed, his dark eyes snapping and his chin thrust out in aggressive fashion.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Seeing a face peering at him from one of the windows, he gave it scant attention, but lifted the latch, and the door of the storehouse flew open at his touch.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading It was towards the storehouse that the caballero now hurried, something of anger in his manner, his face still flushed, his dark eyes snapping and his chin thrust out in aggressive fashion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For an instant he stood in the doorway trying to see, for the sun outside was bright, and inside there was a semi-gloom.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then he made out a rough counter, piles of skins from cattle and sheep, sacks of grain, casks of tallow, bolts of imported goods, and a man who paced back and forth before a rough desk, his hands clasped behind his back, his head bowed on his breast.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Seeing a face peering at him from one of the windows, he gave it scant attention, but lifted the latch, and the door of the storehouse flew open at his touch.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Seeing a face peering at him from one of the windows, he gave it scant attention, but lifted the latch, and the door of the storehouse flew open at his touch.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading Then he made out a rough counter, piles of skins from cattle and sheep, sacks of grain, casks of tallow, bolts of imported goods, and a man who paced back and forth before a rough desk, his hands clasped behind his back, his head bowed on his breast.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading Then he made out a rough counter, piles of skins from cattle and sheep, sacks of grain, casks of tallow, bolts of imported goods, and a man who paced back and forth before a rough desk, his hands clasped behind his back, his head bowed on his breast.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Then he made out a rough counter, piles of skins from cattle and sheep, sacks of grain, casks of tallow, bolts of imported goods, and a man who paced back and forth before a rough desk, his hands clasped behind his back, his head bowed on his breast.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Seeing a face peering at him from one of the windows, he gave it scant attention, but lifted the latch, and the door of the storehouse flew open at his touch.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Then he made out a rough counter, piles of skins from cattle and sheep, sacks of grain, casks of tallow, bolts of imported goods, and a man who paced back and forth before a rough desk, his hands clasped behind his back, his head bowed on his breast.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Seeing a face peering at him from one of the windows, he gave it scant attention, but lifted the latch, and the door of the storehouse flew open at his touch.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was towards the storehouse that the caballero now hurried, something of anger in his manner, his face still flushed, his dark eyes snapping and his chin thrust out in aggressive fashion.
HOWLSnounUS /haʊlz/
plural of “howl” — a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading A COYOTE HOWLS Adjoining the quarters of the padres was a long adobe building used as a storehouse, and sounds indicated that a man was at work inside.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading It was towards the storehouse that the caballero now hurried, something of anger in his manner, his face still flushed, his dark eyes snapping and his chin thrust out in aggressive fashion.
importedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtɪd/
used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source
From this reading Then he made out a rough counter, piles of skins from cattle and sheep, sacks of grain, casks of tallow, bolts of imported goods, and a man who paced back and forth before a rough desk, his hands clasped behind his back, his head bowed on his breast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was towards the storehouse that the caballero now hurried, something of anger in his manner, his face still flushed, his dark eyes snapping and his chin thrust out in aggressive fashion.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading A COYOTE HOWLS Adjoining the quarters of the padres was a long adobe building used as a storehouse, and sounds indicated that a man was at work inside.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading A COYOTE HOWLS Adjoining the quarters of the padres was a long adobe building used as a storehouse, and sounds indicated that a man was at work inside.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading For an instant he stood in the doorway trying to see, for the sun outside was bright, and inside there was a semi-gloom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was towards the storehouse that the caballero now hurried, something of anger in his manner, his face still flushed, his dark eyes snapping and his chin thrust out in aggressive fashion.
latchverbUS /lætʃ/
fasten with a latch
From this reading Seeing a face peering at him from one of the windows, he gave it scant attention, but lifted the latch, and the door of the storehouse flew open at his touch.
held up in the air
From this reading Seeing a face peering at him from one of the windows, he gave it scant attention, but lifted the latch, and the door of the storehouse flew open at his touch.
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 A COYOTE HOWLS Adjoining the quarters of the padres was a long adobe building used as a storehouse, and sounds indicated that a man was at work inside.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Then he made out a rough counter, piles of skins from cattle and sheep, sacks of grain, casks of tallow, bolts of imported goods, and a man who paced back and forth before a rough desk, his hands clasped behind his back, his head bowed on his breast.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A COYOTE HOWLS Adjoining the quarters of the padres was a long adobe building used as a storehouse, and sounds indicated that a man was at work inside.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was towards the storehouse that the caballero now hurried, something of anger in his manner, his face still flushed, his dark eyes snapping and his chin thrust out in aggressive fashion.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was towards the storehouse that the caballero now hurried, something of anger in his manner, his face still flushed, his dark eyes snapping and his chin thrust out in aggressive fashion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A COYOTE HOWLS Adjoining the quarters of the padres was a long adobe building used as a storehouse, and sounds indicated that a man was at work inside.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then he made out a rough counter, piles of skins from cattle and sheep, sacks of grain, casks of tallow, bolts of imported goods, and a man who paced back and forth before a rough desk, his hands clasped behind his back, his head bowed on his breast.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Seeing a face peering at him from one of the windows, he gave it scant attention, but lifted the latch, and the door of the storehouse flew open at his touch.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Seeing a face peering at him from one of the windows, he gave it scant attention, but lifted the latch, and the door of the storehouse flew open at his touch.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was towards the storehouse that the caballero now hurried, something of anger in his manner, his face still flushed, his dark eyes snapping and his chin thrust out in aggressive fashion.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading For an instant he stood in the doorway trying to see, for the sun outside was bright, and inside there was a semi-gloom.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading Then he made out a rough counter, piles of skins from cattle and sheep, sacks of grain, casks of tallow, bolts of imported goods, and a man who paced back and forth before a rough desk, his hands clasped behind his back, his head bowed on his breast.
padresnounUS /ˈpædreɪz/
plural of “padre” — a chaplain in one of the military services
From this reading A COYOTE HOWLS Adjoining the quarters of the padres was a long adobe building used as a storehouse, and sounds indicated that a man was at work inside.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Seeing a face peering at him from one of the windows, he gave it scant attention, but lifted the latch, and the door of the storehouse flew open at his touch.
pilesnounUS /paɪlz/
venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter
From this reading Then he made out a rough counter, piles of skins from cattle and sheep, sacks of grain, casks of tallow, bolts of imported goods, and a man who paced back and forth before a rough desk, his hands clasped behind his back, his head bowed on his breast.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading A COYOTE HOWLS Adjoining the quarters of the padres was a long adobe building used as a storehouse, and sounds indicated that a man was at work inside.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Then he made out a rough counter, piles of skins from cattle and sheep, sacks of grain, casks of tallow, bolts of imported goods, and a man who paced back and forth before a rough desk, his hands clasped behind his back, his head bowed on his breast.
sacksnounUS /sæks/
plural of “sack” — a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading Then he made out a rough counter, piles of skins from cattle and sheep, sacks of grain, casks of tallow, bolts of imported goods, and a man who paced back and forth before a rough desk, his hands clasped behind his back, his head bowed on his breast.
scantadjectiveUS /skænt/
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
From this reading Seeing a face peering at him from one of the windows, he gave it scant attention, but lifted the latch, and the door of the storehouse flew open at his touch.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading For an instant he stood in the doorway trying to see, for the sun outside was bright, and inside there was a semi-gloom.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing a face peering at him from one of the windows, he gave it scant attention, but lifted the latch, and the door of the storehouse flew open at his touch.
semi-gloom
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For an instant he stood in the doorway trying to see, for the sun outside was bright, and inside there was a semi-gloom.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading Then he made out a rough counter, piles of skins from cattle and sheep, sacks of grain, casks of tallow, bolts of imported goods, and a man who paced back and forth before a rough desk, his hands clasped behind his back, his head bowed on his breast.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Then he made out a rough counter, piles of skins from cattle and sheep, sacks of grain, casks of tallow, bolts of imported goods, and a man who paced back and forth before a rough desk, his hands clasped behind his back, his head bowed on his breast.
snappingverbUS /ˈsnæpɪŋ/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading It was towards the storehouse that the caballero now hurried, something of anger in his manner, his face still flushed, his dark eyes snapping and his chin thrust out in aggressive fashion.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was towards the storehouse that the caballero now hurried, something of anger in his manner, his face still flushed, his dark eyes snapping and his chin thrust out in aggressive fashion.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading A COYOTE HOWLS Adjoining the quarters of the padres was a long adobe building used as a storehouse, and sounds indicated that a man was at work inside.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was towards the storehouse that the caballero now hurried, something of anger in his manner, his face still flushed, his dark eyes snapping and his chin thrust out in aggressive fashion.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading For an instant he stood in the doorway trying to see, for the sun outside was bright, and inside there was a semi-gloom.
storehousenounUS /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/
a depository for goods
From this reading A COYOTE HOWLS Adjoining the quarters of the padres was a long adobe building used as a storehouse, and sounds indicated that a man was at work inside.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading For an instant he stood in the doorway trying to see, for the sun outside was bright, and inside there was a semi-gloom.
tallownounUS /ˈtæloʊ/
obtained from suet and used in making soap, candles and lubricants
From this reading Then he made out a rough counter, piles of skins from cattle and sheep, sacks of grain, casks of tallow, bolts of imported goods, and a man who paced back and forth before a rough desk, his hands clasped behind his back, his head bowed on his breast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A COYOTE HOWLS Adjoining the quarters of the padres was a long adobe building used as a storehouse, and sounds indicated that a man was at work inside.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A COYOTE HOWLS Adjoining the quarters of the padres was a long adobe building used as a storehouse, and sounds indicated that a man was at work inside.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he made out a rough counter, piles of skins from cattle and sheep, sacks of grain, casks of tallow, bolts of imported goods, and a man who paced back and forth before a rough desk, his hands clasped behind his back, his head bowed on his breast.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For an instant he stood in the doorway trying to see, for the sun outside was bright, and inside there was a semi-gloom.
push forcefully
From this reading It was towards the storehouse that the caballero now hurried, something of anger in his manner, his face still flushed, his dark eyes snapping and his chin thrust out in aggressive fashion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For an instant he stood in the doorway trying to see, for the sun outside was bright, and inside there was a semi-gloom.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Seeing a face peering at him from one of the windows, he gave it scant attention, but lifted the latch, and the door of the storehouse flew open at his touch.
in the direction of
From this reading It was towards the storehouse that the caballero now hurried, something of anger in his manner, his face still flushed, his dark eyes snapping and his chin thrust out in aggressive fashion.
hard to endure
From this reading For an instant he stood in the doorway trying to see, for the sun outside was bright, and inside there was a semi-gloom.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading A COYOTE HOWLS Adjoining the quarters of the padres was a long adobe building used as a storehouse, and sounds indicated that a man was at work inside.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A COYOTE HOWLS Adjoining the quarters of the padres was a long adobe building used as a storehouse, and sounds indicated that a man was at work inside.
which person or people
From this reading Then he made out a rough counter, piles of skins from cattle and sheep, sacks of grain, casks of tallow, bolts of imported goods, and a man who paced back and forth before a rough desk, his hands clasped behind his back, his head bowed on his breast.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Seeing a face peering at him from one of the windows, he gave it scant attention, but lifted the latch, and the door of the storehouse flew open at his touch.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A COYOTE HOWLS Adjoining the quarters of the padres was a long adobe building used as a storehouse, and sounds indicated that a man was at work inside.
