used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VICTOR RUNS AWAY An hour after sunrise an Indian rode a mule furiously up the valley from the presidio.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Señor Lopez came from the storehouse to hear the news, and the caballero could see that his face was illuminated with a smile as he hurried across to the guest house, where he knocked on the door.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A VICTOR RUNS AWAY An hour after sunrise an Indian rode a mule furiously up the valley from the presidio.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A VICTOR RUNS AWAY An hour after sunrise an Indian rode a mule furiously up the valley from the presidio.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The beast was covered with lather and dust, and the rider appeared half exhausted.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The beast was covered with lather and dust, and the rider appeared half exhausted.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Frailes and neophytes crowded around the mule’s rider and questioned eagerly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Señor Lopez came from the storehouse to hear the news, and the caballero could see that his face was illuminated with a smile as he hurried across to the guest house, where he knocked on the door.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A VICTOR RUNS AWAY An hour after sunrise an Indian rode a mule furiously up the valley from the presidio.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading His screeching awoke the sleeping caballero, who went out of the teepee and looked toward the plaza to note the cause of the uproar.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The beast was covered with lather and dust, and the rider appeared half exhausted.
caballero
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From this reading His screeching awoke the sleeping caballero, who went out of the teepee and looked toward the plaza to note the cause of the uproar.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Señor Lopez came from the storehouse to hear the news, and the caballero could see that his face was illuminated with a smile as he hurried across to the guest house, where he knocked on the door.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading His screeching awoke the sleeping caballero, who went out of the teepee and looked toward the plaza to note the cause of the uproar.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Señor Lopez came from the storehouse to hear the news, and the caballero could see that his face was illuminated with a smile as he hurried across to the guest house, where he knocked on the door.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The beast was covered with lather and dust, and the rider appeared half exhausted.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Frailes and neophytes crowded around the mule’s rider and questioned eagerly.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Señor Lopez came from the storehouse to hear the news, and the caballero could see that his face was illuminated with a smile as he hurried across to the guest house, where he knocked on the door.
remove the dust from
From this reading The beast was covered with lather and dust, and the rider appeared half exhausted.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Frailes and neophytes crowded around the mule’s rider and questioned eagerly.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading The beast was covered with lather and dust, and the rider appeared half exhausted.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Señor Lopez came from the storehouse to hear the news, and the caballero could see that his face was illuminated with a smile as he hurried across to the guest house, where he knocked on the door.
Frailes
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From this reading Frailes and neophytes crowded around the mule’s rider and questioned eagerly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A VICTOR RUNS AWAY An hour after sunrise an Indian rode a mule furiously up the valley from the presidio.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading A VICTOR RUNS AWAY An hour after sunrise an Indian rode a mule furiously up the valley from the presidio.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Señor Lopez came from the storehouse to hear the news, and the caballero could see that his face was illuminated with a smile as he hurried across to the guest house, where he knocked on the door.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The beast was covered with lather and dust, and the rider appeared half exhausted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Señor Lopez came from the storehouse to hear the news, and the caballero could see that his face was illuminated with a smile as he hurried across to the guest house, where he knocked on the door.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Señor Lopez came from the storehouse to hear the news, and the caballero could see that his face was illuminated with a smile as he hurried across to the guest house, where he knocked on the door.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His screeching awoke the sleeping caballero, who went out of the teepee and looked toward the plaza to note the cause of the uproar.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A VICTOR RUNS AWAY An hour after sunrise an Indian rode a mule furiously up the valley from the presidio.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Señor Lopez came from the storehouse to hear the news, and the caballero could see that his face was illuminated with a smile as he hurried across to the guest house, where he knocked on the door.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Señor Lopez came from the storehouse to hear the news, and the caballero could see that his face was illuminated with a smile as he hurried across to the guest house, where he knocked on the door.
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading Señor Lopez came from the storehouse to hear the news, and the caballero could see that his face was illuminated with a smile as he hurried across to the guest house, where he knocked on the door.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading A VICTOR RUNS AWAY An hour after sunrise an Indian rode a mule furiously up the valley from the presidio.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Señor Lopez came from the storehouse to hear the news, and the caballero could see that his face was illuminated with a smile as he hurried across to the guest house, where he knocked on the door.
lathernounUS /ˈlæðər/
the froth produced by soaps or detergents
From this reading The beast was covered with lather and dust, and the rider appeared half exhausted.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His screeching awoke the sleeping caballero, who went out of the teepee and looked toward the plaza to note the cause of the uproar.
Lopez
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From this reading Señor Lopez came from the storehouse to hear the news, and the caballero could see that his face was illuminated with a smile as he hurried across to the guest house, where he knocked on the door.
mulenounUS /mjuːl/
hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading A VICTOR RUNS AWAY An hour after sunrise an Indian rode a mule furiously up the valley from the presidio.
mule's
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From this reading Frailes and neophytes crowded around the mule’s rider and questioned eagerly.
neophytesnounUS /ˈniːəfaɪts/
plural of “neophyte” — a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously
From this reading Frailes and neophytes crowded around the mule’s rider and questioned eagerly.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Señor Lopez came from the storehouse to hear the news, and the caballero could see that his face was illuminated with a smile as he hurried across to the guest house, where he knocked on the door.
a brief written record
From this reading His screeching awoke the sleeping caballero, who went out of the teepee and looked toward the plaza to note the cause of the uproar.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His screeching awoke the sleeping caballero, who went out of the teepee and looked toward the plaza to note the cause of the uproar.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Señor Lopez came from the storehouse to hear the news, and the caballero could see that his face was illuminated with a smile as he hurried across to the guest house, where he knocked on the door.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His screeching awoke the sleeping caballero, who went out of the teepee and looked toward the plaza to note the cause of the uproar.
plazanounUS /ˈplɑːzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading His screeching awoke the sleeping caballero, who went out of the teepee and looked toward the plaza to note the cause of the uproar.
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 A VICTOR RUNS AWAY An hour after sunrise an Indian rode a mule furiously up the valley from the presidio.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Frailes and neophytes crowded around the mule’s rider and questioned eagerly.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading The beast was covered with lather and dust, and the rider appeared half exhausted.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A VICTOR RUNS AWAY An hour after sunrise an Indian rode a mule furiously up the valley from the presidio.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading A VICTOR RUNS AWAY An hour after sunrise an Indian rode a mule furiously up the valley from the presidio.
screechingnounUS /ˈskriːtʃɪŋ/
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
From this reading His screeching awoke the sleeping caballero, who went out of the teepee and looked toward the plaza to note the cause of the uproar.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Señor Lopez came from the storehouse to hear the news, and the caballero could see that his face was illuminated with a smile as he hurried across to the guest house, where he knocked on the door.
Señor
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From this reading Señor Lopez came from the storehouse to hear the news, and the caballero could see that his face was illuminated with a smile as he hurried across to the guest house, where he knocked on the door.
the state of being asleep
From this reading His screeching awoke the sleeping caballero, who went out of the teepee and looked toward the plaza to note the cause of the uproar.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Señor Lopez came from the storehouse to hear the news, and the caballero could see that his face was illuminated with a smile as he hurried across to the guest house, where he knocked on the door.
storehousenounUS /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/
a depository for goods
From this reading Señor Lopez came from the storehouse to hear the news, and the caballero could see that his face was illuminated with a smile as he hurried across to the guest house, where he knocked on the door.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading A VICTOR RUNS AWAY An hour after sunrise an Indian rode a mule furiously up the valley from the presidio.
teepeenoun
a Native American tent; usually of conical shape
From this reading His screeching awoke the sleeping caballero, who went out of the teepee and looked toward the plaza to note the cause of the uproar.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Señor Lopez came from the storehouse to hear the news, and the caballero could see that his face was illuminated with a smile as he hurried across to the guest house, where he knocked on the door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VICTOR RUNS AWAY An hour after sunrise an Indian rode a mule furiously up the valley from the presidio.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His screeching awoke the sleeping caballero, who went out of the teepee and looked toward the plaza to note the cause of the uproar.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading His screeching awoke the sleeping caballero, who went out of the teepee and looked toward the plaza to note the cause of the uproar.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A VICTOR RUNS AWAY An hour after sunrise an Indian rode a mule furiously up the valley from the presidio.
uproarnounUS /ˈʌprɔːr/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading His screeching awoke the sleeping caballero, who went out of the teepee and looked toward the plaza to note the cause of the uproar.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading A VICTOR RUNS AWAY An hour after sunrise an Indian rode a mule furiously up the valley from the presidio.
VICTORnounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading A VICTOR RUNS AWAY An hour after sunrise an Indian rode a mule furiously up the valley from the presidio.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The beast was covered with lather and dust, and the rider appeared half exhausted.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading His screeching awoke the sleeping caballero, who went out of the teepee and looked toward the plaza to note the cause of the uproar.
in or at the place that
From this reading Señor Lopez came from the storehouse to hear the news, and the caballero could see that his face was illuminated with a smile as he hurried across to the guest house, where he knocked on the door.
which person or people
From this reading His screeching awoke the sleeping caballero, who went out of the teepee and looked toward the plaza to note the cause of the uproar.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The beast was covered with lather and dust, and the rider appeared half exhausted.
