used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I do not see how I can avoid it," answered Mr. Radbury.
ANTONIO
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MARCH ON SAN ANTONIO.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading "Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading "I do not see how I can avoid it," answered Mr. Radbury.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Meetings there were without number, and young and old began to drill and to talk of nothing but military matters.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Meetings there were without number, and young and old began to drill and to talk of nothing but military matters.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I do not see how I can avoid it," answered Mr. Radbury.
Dan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do not see how I can avoid it," answered Mr. Radbury.
drillverbUS /drɪl/
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
From this reading Meetings there were without number, and young and old began to drill and to talk of nothing but military matters.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading "Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
Gonzales
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From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.
how
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From this reading "I do not see how I can avoid it," answered Mr. Radbury.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I do not see how I can avoid it," answered Mr. Radbury.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I do not see how I can avoid it," answered Mr. Radbury.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading "Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.
march in a procession
From this reading THE MARCH ON SAN ANTONIO.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
MeetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Meetings there were without number, and young and old began to drill and to talk of nothing but military matters.
MexicansnounUS /ˈmeksɪkənz/
plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Meetings there were without number, and young and old began to drill and to talk of nothing but military matters.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I do not see how I can avoid it," answered Mr. Radbury.
not any; not one
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I do not see how I can avoid it," answered Mr. Radbury.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Meetings there were without number, and young and old began to drill and to talk of nothing but military matters.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Meetings there were without number, and young and old began to drill and to talk of nothing but military matters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Meetings there were without number, and young and old began to drill and to talk of nothing but military matters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MARCH ON SAN ANTONIO.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading "Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.
with low volume
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
Radbury
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From this reading "I do not see how I can avoid it," answered Mr. Radbury.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading "Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.
routedverbUS /ˈruːtɪd/
past form of “route” — send documents or materials to appropriate destinations
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
SAN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MARCH ON SAN ANTONIO.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I do not see how I can avoid it," answered Mr. Radbury.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Meetings there were without number, and young and old began to drill and to talk of nothing but military matters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MARCH ON SAN ANTONIO.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Meetings there were without number, and young and old began to drill and to talk of nothing but military matters.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Mexicans had been routed, and for over a week matters went along quietly in the vicinity of Gonzales; that is, there was no further fighting.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Meetings there were without number, and young and old began to drill and to talk of nothing but military matters.
at the time that
From this reading "Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Meetings there were without number, and young and old began to drill and to talk of nothing but military matters.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Will you join the army, father?" asked Dan, when, two days after the fight, he and his parent returned to the ranch home.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Meetings there were without number, and young and old began to drill and to talk of nothing but military matters.
