used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fortunately, but a portion of his troops were with him; the rest have joined Gonzales,—so our work was easy, though the fellows fought well.
Alva
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From this reading “It was but to explain,” interrupted Captain Alva, “that we encountered the famous Calvo there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Three or four were killed, a few wounded, the rest fled to the mountains, and we succeeded in securing the cattle and sheep; and I hope your grace will be consoled in knowing they are destined to feed good patriots.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Three or four were killed, a few wounded, the rest fled to the mountains, and we succeeded in securing the cattle and sheep; and I hope your grace will be consoled in knowing they are destined to feed good patriots.”
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading He has succeeded in raising three hundred men or more to march to the assistance of the double-dyed traitor Juarez.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Three or four were killed, a few wounded, the rest fled to the mountains, and we succeeded in securing the cattle and sheep; and I hope your grace will be consoled in knowing they are destined to feed good patriots.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “It was but to explain,” interrupted Captain Alva, “that we encountered the famous Calvo there.
Calvo
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From this reading “It was but to explain,” interrupted Captain Alva, “that we encountered the famous Calvo there.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “It was but to explain,” interrupted Captain Alva, “that we encountered the famous Calvo there.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Three or four were killed, a few wounded, the rest fled to the mountains, and we succeeded in securing the cattle and sheep; and I hope your grace will be consoled in knowing they are destined to feed good patriots.”
consoledverbUS /kənˈsoʊld/
past form of “console” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading Three or four were killed, a few wounded, the rest fled to the mountains, and we succeeded in securing the cattle and sheep; and I hope your grace will be consoled in knowing they are destined to feed good patriots.”
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading Three or four were killed, a few wounded, the rest fled to the mountains, and we succeeded in securing the cattle and sheep; and I hope your grace will be consoled in knowing they are destined to feed good patriots.”
double-dyedadjective
without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
From this reading He has succeeded in raising three hundred men or more to march to the assistance of the double-dyed traitor Juarez.
Doña
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From this reading Doña Isabel waved her hand impatiently.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Fortunately, but a portion of his troops were with him; the rest have joined Gonzales,—so our work was easy, though the fellows fought well.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading “It was but to explain,” interrupted Captain Alva, “that we encountered the famous Calvo there.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “It was but to explain,” interrupted Captain Alva, “that we encountered the famous Calvo there.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading “It was but to explain,” interrupted Captain Alva, “that we encountered the famous Calvo there.
provide as food
From this reading Three or four were killed, a few wounded, the rest fled to the mountains, and we succeeded in securing the cattle and sheep; and I hope your grace will be consoled in knowing they are destined to feed good patriots.”
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Fortunately, but a portion of his troops were with him; the rest have joined Gonzales,—so our work was easy, though the fellows fought well.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Three or four were killed, a few wounded, the rest fled to the mountains, and we succeeded in securing the cattle and sheep; and I hope your grace will be consoled in knowing they are destined to feed good patriots.”
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Three or four were killed, a few wounded, the rest fled to the mountains, and we succeeded in securing the cattle and sheep; and I hope your grace will be consoled in knowing they are destined to feed good patriots.”
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately, but a portion of his troops were with him; the rest have joined Gonzales,—so our work was easy, though the fellows fought well.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Fortunately, but a portion of his troops were with him; the rest have joined Gonzales,—so our work was easy, though the fellows fought well.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Three or four were killed, a few wounded, the rest fled to the mountains, and we succeeded in securing the cattle and sheep; and I hope your grace will be consoled in knowing they are destined to feed good patriots.”
Gonzales
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From this reading Fortunately, but a portion of his troops were with him; the rest have joined Gonzales,—so our work was easy, though the fellows fought well.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Three or four were killed, a few wounded, the rest fled to the mountains, and we succeeded in securing the cattle and sheep; and I hope your grace will be consoled in knowing they are destined to feed good patriots.”
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Three or four were killed, a few wounded, the rest fled to the mountains, and we succeeded in securing the cattle and sheep; and I hope your grace will be consoled in knowing they are destined to feed good patriots.”
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Doña Isabel waved her hand impatiently.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has succeeded in raising three hundred men or more to march to the assistance of the double-dyed traitor Juarez.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Fortunately, but a portion of his troops were with him; the rest have joined Gonzales,—so our work was easy, though the fellows fought well.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has succeeded in raising three hundred men or more to march to the assistance of the double-dyed traitor Juarez.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Doña Isabel waved her hand impatiently.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fortunately, but a portion of his troops were with him; the rest have joined Gonzales,—so our work was easy, though the fellows fought well.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fortunately, but a portion of his troops were with him; the rest have joined Gonzales,—so our work was easy, though the fellows fought well.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Three or four were killed, a few wounded, the rest fled to the mountains, and we succeeded in securing the cattle and sheep; and I hope your grace will be consoled in knowing they are destined to feed good patriots.”
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From this reading He has succeeded in raising three hundred men or more to march to the assistance of the double-dyed traitor Juarez.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Three or four were killed, a few wounded, the rest fled to the mountains, and we succeeded in securing the cattle and sheep; and I hope your grace will be consoled in knowing they are destined to feed good patriots.”
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading Doña Isabel waved her hand impatiently.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He has succeeded in raising three hundred men or more to march to the assistance of the double-dyed traitor Juarez.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading “It was but to explain,” interrupted Captain Alva, “that we encountered the famous Calvo there.
Isabel
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From this reading Doña Isabel waved her hand impatiently.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It was but to explain,” interrupted Captain Alva, “that we encountered the famous Calvo there.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Fortunately, but a portion of his troops were with him; the rest have joined Gonzales,—so our work was easy, though the fellows fought well.
JuareznounUS /ˈwɑːrez/
a city in northern Mexico on the Rio Grande opposite El Paso
From this reading He has succeeded in raising three hundred men or more to march to the assistance of the double-dyed traitor Juarez.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Three or four were killed, a few wounded, the rest fled to the mountains, and we succeeded in securing the cattle and sheep; and I hope your grace will be consoled in knowing they are destined to feed good patriots.”
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Three or four were killed, a few wounded, the rest fled to the mountains, and we succeeded in securing the cattle and sheep; and I hope your grace will be consoled in knowing they are destined to feed good patriots.”
march in a procession
From this reading He has succeeded in raising three hundred men or more to march to the assistance of the double-dyed traitor Juarez.
the force of workers available
From this reading He has succeeded in raising three hundred men or more to march to the assistance of the double-dyed traitor Juarez.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He has succeeded in raising three hundred men or more to march to the assistance of the double-dyed traitor Juarez.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Three or four were killed, a few wounded, the rest fled to the mountains, and we succeeded in securing the cattle and sheep; and I hope your grace will be consoled in knowing they are destined to feed good patriots.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He has succeeded in raising three hundred men or more to march to the assistance of the double-dyed traitor Juarez.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He has succeeded in raising three hundred men or more to march to the assistance of the double-dyed traitor Juarez.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Fortunately, but a portion of his troops were with him; the rest have joined Gonzales,—so our work was easy, though the fellows fought well.
patriotsnounUS /ˈpeɪtriəts/
plural of “patriot” — one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading Three or four were killed, a few wounded, the rest fled to the mountains, and we succeeded in securing the cattle and sheep; and I hope your grace will be consoled in knowing they are destined to feed good patriots.”
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Fortunately, but a portion of his troops were with him; the rest have joined Gonzales,—so our work was easy, though the fellows fought well.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading He has succeeded in raising three hundred men or more to march to the assistance of the double-dyed traitor Juarez.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Fortunately, but a portion of his troops were with him; the rest have joined Gonzales,—so our work was easy, though the fellows fought well.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Three or four were killed, a few wounded, the rest fled to the mountains, and we succeeded in securing the cattle and sheep; and I hope your grace will be consoled in knowing they are destined to feed good patriots.”
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading Three or four were killed, a few wounded, the rest fled to the mountains, and we succeeded in securing the cattle and sheep; and I hope your grace will be consoled in knowing they are destined to feed good patriots.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Fortunately, but a portion of his troops were with him; the rest have joined Gonzales,—so our work was easy, though the fellows fought well.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading He has succeeded in raising three hundred men or more to march to the assistance of the double-dyed traitor Juarez.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It was but to explain,” interrupted Captain Alva, “that we encountered the famous Calvo there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “It was but to explain,” interrupted Captain Alva, “that we encountered the famous Calvo there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “It was but to explain,” interrupted Captain Alva, “that we encountered the famous Calvo there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Three or four were killed, a few wounded, the rest fled to the mountains, and we succeeded in securing the cattle and sheep; and I hope your grace will be consoled in knowing they are destined to feed good patriots.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Fortunately, but a portion of his troops were with him; the rest have joined Gonzales,—so our work was easy, though the fellows fought well.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He has succeeded in raising three hundred men or more to march to the assistance of the double-dyed traitor Juarez.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It was but to explain,” interrupted Captain Alva, “that we encountered the famous Calvo there.
traitornounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading He has succeeded in raising three hundred men or more to march to the assistance of the double-dyed traitor Juarez.
soldiers collectively
From this reading Fortunately, but a portion of his troops were with him; the rest have joined Gonzales,—so our work was easy, though the fellows fought well.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It was but to explain,” interrupted Captain Alva, “that we encountered the famous Calvo there.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Doña Isabel waved her hand impatiently.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “It was but to explain,” interrupted Captain Alva, “that we encountered the famous Calvo there.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Fortunately, but a portion of his troops were with him; the rest have joined Gonzales,—so our work was easy, though the fellows fought well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fortunately, but a portion of his troops were with him; the rest have joined Gonzales,—so our work was easy, though the fellows fought well.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Three or four were killed, a few wounded, the rest fled to the mountains, and we succeeded in securing the cattle and sheep; and I hope your grace will be consoled in knowing they are destined to feed good patriots.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fortunately, but a portion of his troops were with him; the rest have joined Gonzales,—so our work was easy, though the fellows fought well.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Fortunately, but a portion of his troops were with him; the rest have joined Gonzales,—so our work was easy, though the fellows fought well.
people who are wounded
From this reading Three or four were killed, a few wounded, the rest fled to the mountains, and we succeeded in securing the cattle and sheep; and I hope your grace will be consoled in knowing they are destined to feed good patriots.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Three or four were killed, a few wounded, the rest fled to the mountains, and we succeeded in securing the cattle and sheep; and I hope your grace will be consoled in knowing they are destined to feed good patriots.”
