used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In thirty minutes the Governor and his two scientific friends disguised as physicians, stepped into a private cab propelled by air.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading In thirty minutes the Governor and his two scientific friends disguised as physicians, stepped into a private cab propelled by air.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Governor Lehumada leaned back amongst the comfortable cushions, by the side of Señor Guillermo Gonzales, and engaged him in conversation, the coach gliding noiselessly through the street the while.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In thirty minutes the Governor and his two scientific friends disguised as physicians, stepped into a private cab propelled by air.
AnnexverbUS /ˈæneks/
take (territory) as if by conquest
From this reading Julio Murillo gave directions to the motorman to take them through the streets slowly to the Mexican Annex.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The cab was circular in form and around it extended a glass window which magnified everything seen through it from the interior of the cab, while from the street nothing in the interior of the cab could be seen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In thirty minutes the Governor and his two scientific friends disguised as physicians, stepped into a private cab propelled by air.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Governor Lehumada leaned back amongst the comfortable cushions, by the side of Señor Guillermo Gonzales, and engaged him in conversation, the coach gliding noiselessly through the street the while.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The cab was circular in form and around it extended a glass window which magnified everything seen through it from the interior of the cab, while from the street nothing in the interior of the cab could be seen.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In thirty minutes the Governor and his two scientific friends disguised as physicians, stepped into a private cab propelled by air.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading In thirty minutes the Governor and his two scientific friends disguised as physicians, stepped into a private cab propelled by air.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading Julio Murillo sat upon the high observation stool in the center of the circular cab, where he saw, through the window near the top of the cab, everything in the streets through which they passed.
circularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading The cab was circular in form and around it extended a glass window which magnified everything seen through it from the interior of the cab, while from the street nothing in the interior of the cab could be seen.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading Governor Lehumada leaned back amongst the comfortable cushions, by the side of Señor Guillermo Gonzales, and engaged him in conversation, the coach gliding noiselessly through the street the while.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Governor Lehumada leaned back amongst the comfortable cushions, by the side of Señor Guillermo Gonzales, and engaged him in conversation, the coach gliding noiselessly through the street the while.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Governor Lehumada leaned back amongst the comfortable cushions, by the side of Señor Guillermo Gonzales, and engaged him in conversation, the coach gliding noiselessly through the street the while.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The cab was circular in form and around it extended a glass window which magnified everything seen through it from the interior of the cab, while from the street nothing in the interior of the cab could be seen.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading Governor Lehumada leaned back amongst the comfortable cushions, by the side of Señor Guillermo Gonzales, and engaged him in conversation, the coach gliding noiselessly through the street the while.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Julio Murillo gave directions to the motorman to take them through the streets slowly to the Mexican Annex.
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading In thirty minutes the Governor and his two scientific friends disguised as physicians, stepped into a private cab propelled by air.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Governor Lehumada leaned back amongst the comfortable cushions, by the side of Señor Guillermo Gonzales, and engaged him in conversation, the coach gliding noiselessly through the street the while.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The cab was circular in form and around it extended a glass window which magnified everything seen through it from the interior of the cab, while from the street nothing in the interior of the cab could be seen.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading The cab was circular in form and around it extended a glass window which magnified everything seen through it from the interior of the cab, while from the street nothing in the interior of the cab could be seen.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The cab was circular in form and around it extended a glass window which magnified everything seen through it from the interior of the cab, while from the street nothing in the interior of the cab could be seen.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In thirty minutes the Governor and his two scientific friends disguised as physicians, stepped into a private cab propelled by air.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The cab was circular in form and around it extended a glass window which magnified everything seen through it from the interior of the cab, while from the street nothing in the interior of the cab could be seen.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Julio Murillo gave directions to the motorman to take them through the streets slowly to the Mexican Annex.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading The cab was circular in form and around it extended a glass window which magnified everything seen through it from the interior of the cab, while from the street nothing in the interior of the cab could be seen.
glidingnounUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of flying a glider
From this reading Governor Lehumada leaned back amongst the comfortable cushions, by the side of Señor Guillermo Gonzales, and engaged him in conversation, the coach gliding noiselessly through the street the while.
Gonzales
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From this reading Governor Lehumada leaned back amongst the comfortable cushions, by the side of Señor Guillermo Gonzales, and engaged him in conversation, the coach gliding noiselessly through the street the while.
the head of a state government
From this reading In thirty minutes the Governor and his two scientific friends disguised as physicians, stepped into a private cab propelled by air.
Guillermo
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From this reading Governor Lehumada leaned back amongst the comfortable cushions, by the side of Señor Guillermo Gonzales, and engaged him in conversation, the coach gliding noiselessly through the street the while.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Julio Murillo sat upon the high observation stool in the center of the circular cab, where he saw, through the window near the top of the cab, everything in the streets through which they passed.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Julio Murillo sat upon the high observation stool in the center of the circular cab, where he saw, through the window near the top of the cab, everything in the streets through which they passed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Governor Lehumada leaned back amongst the comfortable cushions, by the side of Señor Guillermo Gonzales, and engaged him in conversation, the coach gliding noiselessly through the street the while.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In thirty minutes the Governor and his two scientific friends disguised as physicians, stepped into a private cab propelled by air.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In thirty minutes the Governor and his two scientific friends disguised as physicians, stepped into a private cab propelled by air.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading The cab was circular in form and around it extended a glass window which magnified everything seen through it from the interior of the cab, while from the street nothing in the interior of the cab could be seen.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In thirty minutes the Governor and his two scientific friends disguised as physicians, stepped into a private cab propelled by air.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The cab was circular in form and around it extended a glass window which magnified everything seen through it from the interior of the cab, while from the street nothing in the interior of the cab could be seen.
Julio
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From this reading Julio Murillo gave directions to the motorman to take them through the streets slowly to the Mexican Annex.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Governor Lehumada leaned back amongst the comfortable cushions, by the side of Señor Guillermo Gonzales, and engaged him in conversation, the coach gliding noiselessly through the street the while.
Lehumada
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From this reading Governor Lehumada leaned back amongst the comfortable cushions, by the side of Señor Guillermo Gonzales, and engaged him in conversation, the coach gliding noiselessly through the street the while.
magnifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmæɡnəfaɪd/
enlarged to an abnormal degree
From this reading The cab was circular in form and around it extended a glass window which magnified everything seen through it from the interior of the cab, while from the street nothing in the interior of the cab could be seen.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading Julio Murillo gave directions to the motorman to take them through the streets slowly to the Mexican Annex.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading In thirty minutes the Governor and his two scientific friends disguised as physicians, stepped into a private cab propelled by air.
motormannoun
the operator of streetcar
From this reading Julio Murillo gave directions to the motorman to take them through the streets slowly to the Mexican Annex.
MurillonounUS /məˈrɪloʊ/
Spanish painter (1617-1682)
From this reading Julio Murillo gave directions to the motorman to take them through the streets slowly to the Mexican Annex.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Julio Murillo sat upon the high observation stool in the center of the circular cab, where he saw, through the window near the top of the cab, everything in the streets through which they passed.
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading Governor Lehumada leaned back amongst the comfortable cushions, by the side of Señor Guillermo Gonzales, and engaged him in conversation, the coach gliding noiselessly through the street the while.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The cab was circular in form and around it extended a glass window which magnified everything seen through it from the interior of the cab, while from the street nothing in the interior of the cab could be seen.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Julio Murillo sat upon the high observation stool in the center of the circular cab, where he saw, through the window near the top of the cab, everything in the streets through which they passed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The cab was circular in form and around it extended a glass window which magnified everything seen through it from the interior of the cab, while from the street nothing in the interior of the cab could be seen.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Julio Murillo sat upon the high observation stool in the center of the circular cab, where he saw, through the window near the top of the cab, everything in the streets through which they passed.
physiciansnounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading In thirty minutes the Governor and his two scientific friends disguised as physicians, stepped into a private cab propelled by air.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading In thirty minutes the Governor and his two scientific friends disguised as physicians, stepped into a private cab propelled by air.
propelledverbUS /prəˈpeld/
inflected form of “propel” — cause to move forward with force
From this reading In thirty minutes the Governor and his two scientific friends disguised as physicians, stepped into a private cab propelled by air.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Julio Murillo sat upon the high observation stool in the center of the circular cab, where he saw, through the window near the top of the cab, everything in the streets through which they passed.
cut with a saw
From this reading Julio Murillo sat upon the high observation stool in the center of the circular cab, where he saw, through the window near the top of the cab, everything in the streets through which they passed.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading In thirty minutes the Governor and his two scientific friends disguised as physicians, stepped into a private cab propelled by air.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The cab was circular in form and around it extended a glass window which magnified everything seen through it from the interior of the cab, while from the street nothing in the interior of the cab could be seen.
Señor
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From this reading Governor Lehumada leaned back amongst the comfortable cushions, by the side of Señor Guillermo Gonzales, and engaged him in conversation, the coach gliding noiselessly through the street the while.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Governor Lehumada leaned back amongst the comfortable cushions, by the side of Señor Guillermo Gonzales, and engaged him in conversation, the coach gliding noiselessly through the street the while.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Julio Murillo gave directions to the motorman to take them through the streets slowly to the Mexican Annex.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading In thirty minutes the Governor and his two scientific friends disguised as physicians, stepped into a private cab propelled by air.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading Julio Murillo sat upon the high observation stool in the center of the circular cab, where he saw, through the window near the top of the cab, everything in the streets through which they passed.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The cab was circular in form and around it extended a glass window which magnified everything seen through it from the interior of the cab, while from the street nothing in the interior of the cab could be seen.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Julio Murillo gave directions to the motorman to take them through the streets slowly to the Mexican Annex.
carry out
From this reading Julio Murillo gave directions to the motorman to take them through the streets slowly to the Mexican Annex.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In thirty minutes the Governor and his two scientific friends disguised as physicians, stepped into a private cab propelled by air.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Julio Murillo gave directions to the motorman to take them through the streets slowly to the Mexican Annex.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Julio Murillo sat upon the high observation stool in the center of the circular cab, where he saw, through the window near the top of the cab, everything in the streets through which they passed.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading In thirty minutes the Governor and his two scientific friends disguised as physicians, stepped into a private cab propelled by air.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Julio Murillo gave directions to the motorman to take them through the streets slowly to the Mexican Annex.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Julio Murillo gave directions to the motorman to take them through the streets slowly to the Mexican Annex.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Julio Murillo sat upon the high observation stool in the center of the circular cab, where he saw, through the window near the top of the cab, everything in the streets through which they passed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In thirty minutes the Governor and his two scientific friends disguised as physicians, stepped into a private cab propelled by air.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Julio Murillo sat upon the high observation stool in the center of the circular cab, where he saw, through the window near the top of the cab, everything in the streets through which they passed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The cab was circular in form and around it extended a glass window which magnified everything seen through it from the interior of the cab, while from the street nothing in the interior of the cab could be seen.
in or at the place that
From this reading Julio Murillo sat upon the high observation stool in the center of the circular cab, where he saw, through the window near the top of the cab, everything in the streets through which they passed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The cab was circular in form and around it extended a glass window which magnified everything seen through it from the interior of the cab, while from the street nothing in the interior of the cab could be seen.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The cab was circular in form and around it extended a glass window which magnified everything seen through it from the interior of the cab, while from the street nothing in the interior of the cab could be seen.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The cab was circular in form and around it extended a glass window which magnified everything seen through it from the interior of the cab, while from the street nothing in the interior of the cab could be seen.
