used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The army men stayed until the faint gray shone in the east, when they mounted and rode north after the horses, started a day ahead.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The army men stayed until the faint gray shone in the east, when they mounted and rode north after the horses, started a day ahead.
at or in the front
From this reading The army men stayed until the faint gray shone in the east, when they mounted and rode north after the horses, started a day ahead.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Because of Miguel's death, there could be no dancing, but the hours passed merrily enough, for all that.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading It was quite true that no one was allowed to sleep that night of Rafael's last bachelor supper.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Keith Bryton had ridden with the herd as far as Santa Ana, and then, to Angela's amusement, returned to San Juan.
AnanounUS /ˈɑːnə/
mother of the ancient Irish gods; sometimes identified with Danu
From this reading Keith Bryton had ridden with the herd as far as Santa Ana, and then, to Angela's amusement, returned to San Juan.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The army men stayed until the faint gray shone in the east, when they mounted and rode north after the horses, started a day ahead.
Angela's
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From this reading Keith Bryton had ridden with the herd as far as Santa Ana, and then, to Angela's amusement, returned to San Juan.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The army men stayed until the faint gray shone in the east, when they mounted and rode north after the horses, started a day ahead.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Keith Bryton had ridden with the herd as far as Santa Ana, and then, to Angela's amusement, returned to San Juan.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading She was certain that his return had not been for Rafael's supper, but to see that she did not by some man[oe]uvre manage that it be a ladies' supper and graced by her attendance.
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading It was quite true that no one was allowed to sleep that night of Rafael's last bachelor supper.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Because of Miguel's death, there could be no dancing, but the hours passed merrily enough, for all that.
for the reason that
From this reading Because of Miguel's death, there could be no dancing, but the hours passed merrily enough, for all that.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She was certain that his return had not been for Rafael's supper, but to see that she did not by some man[oe]uvre manage that it be a ladies' supper and graced by her attendance.
Bryton
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From this reading Keith Bryton had ridden with the herd as far as Santa Ana, and then, to Angela's amusement, returned to San Juan.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Because of Miguel's death, there could be no dancing, but the hours passed merrily enough, for all that.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was certain that his return had not been for Rafael's supper, but to see that she did not by some man[oe]uvre manage that it be a ladies' supper and graced by her attendance.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading She was certain that his return had not been for Rafael's supper, but to see that she did not by some man[oe]uvre manage that it be a ladies' supper and graced by her attendance.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Because of Miguel's death, there could be no dancing, but the hours passed merrily enough, for all that.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Because of Miguel's death, there could be no dancing, but the hours passed merrily enough, for all that.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The army men stayed until the faint gray shone in the east, when they mounted and rode north after the horses, started a day ahead.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Because of Miguel's death, there could be no dancing, but the hours passed merrily enough, for all that.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was certain that his return had not been for Rafael's supper, but to see that she did not by some man[oe]uvre manage that it be a ladies' supper and graced by her attendance.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The army men stayed until the faint gray shone in the east, when they mounted and rode north after the horses, started a day ahead.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Because of Miguel's death, there could be no dancing, but the hours passed merrily enough, for all that.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading The army men stayed until the faint gray shone in the east, when they mounted and rode north after the horses, started a day ahead.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Keith Bryton had ridden with the herd as far as Santa Ana, and then, to Angela's amusement, returned to San Juan.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Because of Miguel's death, there could be no dancing, but the hours passed merrily enough, for all that.
gracedverbUS /ɡreɪst/
past form of “grace” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading She was certain that his return had not been for Rafael's supper, but to see that she did not by some man[oe]uvre manage that it be a ladies' supper and graced by her attendance.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The army men stayed until the faint gray shone in the east, when they mounted and rode north after the horses, started a day ahead.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Keith Bryton had ridden with the herd as far as Santa Ana, and then, to Angela's amusement, returned to San Juan.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was certain that his return had not been for Rafael's supper, but to see that she did not by some man[oe]uvre manage that it be a ladies' supper and graced by her attendance.
herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading Keith Bryton had ridden with the herd as far as Santa Ana, and then, to Angela's amusement, returned to San Juan.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was certain that his return had not been for Rafael's supper, but to see that she did not by some man[oe]uvre manage that it be a ladies' supper and graced by her attendance.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The army men stayed until the faint gray shone in the east, when they mounted and rode north after the horses, started a day ahead.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Because of Miguel's death, there could be no dancing, but the hours passed merrily enough, for all that.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The army men stayed until the faint gray shone in the east, when they mounted and rode north after the horses, started a day ahead.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite true that no one was allowed to sleep that night of Rafael's last bachelor supper.
Juan
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From this reading Keith Bryton had ridden with the herd as far as Santa Ana, and then, to Angela's amusement, returned to San Juan.
Keith
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From this reading Keith Bryton had ridden with the herd as far as Santa Ana, and then, to Angela's amusement, returned to San Juan.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading She was certain that his return had not been for Rafael's supper, but to see that she did not by some man[oe]uvre manage that it be a ladies' supper and graced by her attendance.
immediately past
From this reading It was quite true that no one was allowed to sleep that night of Rafael's last bachelor supper.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She was certain that his return had not been for Rafael's supper, but to see that she did not by some man[oe]uvre manage that it be a ladies' supper and graced by her attendance.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading She was certain that his return had not been for Rafael's supper, but to see that she did not by some man[oe]uvre manage that it be a ladies' supper and graced by her attendance.
the force of workers available
From this reading The army men stayed until the faint gray shone in the east, when they mounted and rode north after the horses, started a day ahead.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Because of Miguel's death, there could be no dancing, but the hours passed merrily enough, for all that.
Miguel's
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From this reading Because of Miguel's death, there could be no dancing, but the hours passed merrily enough, for all that.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading The army men stayed until the faint gray shone in the east, when they mounted and rode north after the horses, started a day ahead.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was quite true that no one was allowed to sleep that night of Rafael's last bachelor supper.
not any; not one
From this reading It was quite true that no one was allowed to sleep that night of Rafael's last bachelor supper.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The army men stayed until the faint gray shone in the east, when they mounted and rode north after the horses, started a day ahead.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was certain that his return had not been for Rafael's supper, but to see that she did not by some man[oe]uvre manage that it be a ladies' supper and graced by her attendance.
oe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was certain that his return had not been for Rafael's supper, but to see that she did not by some man[oe]uvre manage that it be a ladies' supper and graced by her attendance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was quite true that no one was allowed to sleep that night of Rafael's last bachelor supper.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was quite true that no one was allowed to sleep that night of Rafael's last bachelor supper.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Because of Miguel's death, there could be no dancing, but the hours passed merrily enough, for all that.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite true that no one was allowed to sleep that night of Rafael's last bachelor supper.
Rafael's
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From this reading It was quite true that no one was allowed to sleep that night of Rafael's last bachelor supper.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She was certain that his return had not been for Rafael's supper, but to see that she did not by some man[oe]uvre manage that it be a ladies' supper and graced by her attendance.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Keith Bryton had ridden with the herd as far as Santa Ana, and then, to Angela's amusement, returned to San Juan.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Keith Bryton had ridden with the herd as far as Santa Ana, and then, to Angela's amusement, returned to San Juan.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The army men stayed until the faint gray shone in the east, when they mounted and rode north after the horses, started a day ahead.
San
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From this reading Keith Bryton had ridden with the herd as far as Santa Ana, and then, to Angela's amusement, returned to San Juan.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading Keith Bryton had ridden with the herd as far as Santa Ana, and then, to Angela's amusement, returned to San Juan.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She was certain that his return had not been for Rafael's supper, but to see that she did not by some man[oe]uvre manage that it be a ladies' supper and graced by her attendance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was certain that his return had not been for Rafael's supper, but to see that she did not by some man[oe]uvre manage that it be a ladies' supper and graced by her attendance.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The army men stayed until the faint gray shone in the east, when they mounted and rode north after the horses, started a day ahead.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading It was quite true that no one was allowed to sleep that night of Rafael's last bachelor supper.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She was certain that his return had not been for Rafael's supper, but to see that she did not by some man[oe]uvre manage that it be a ladies' supper and graced by her attendance.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The army men stayed until the faint gray shone in the east, when they mounted and rode north after the horses, started a day ahead.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The army men stayed until the faint gray shone in the east, when they mounted and rode north after the horses, started a day ahead.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading It was quite true that no one was allowed to sleep that night of Rafael's last bachelor supper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was quite true that no one was allowed to sleep that night of Rafael's last bachelor supper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Because of Miguel's death, there could be no dancing, but the hours passed merrily enough, for all that.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Keith Bryton had ridden with the herd as far as Santa Ana, and then, to Angela's amusement, returned to San Juan.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Because of Miguel's death, there could be no dancing, but the hours passed merrily enough, for all that.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The army men stayed until the faint gray shone in the east, when they mounted and rode north after the horses, started a day ahead.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was quite true that no one was allowed to sleep that night of Rafael's last bachelor supper.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was quite true that no one was allowed to sleep that night of Rafael's last bachelor supper.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The army men stayed until the faint gray shone in the east, when they mounted and rode north after the horses, started a day ahead.
uvre
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From this reading She was certain that his return had not been for Rafael's supper, but to see that she did not by some man[oe]uvre manage that it be a ladies' supper and graced by her attendance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was quite true that no one was allowed to sleep that night of Rafael's last bachelor supper.
at the time that
From this reading The army men stayed until the faint gray shone in the east, when they mounted and rode north after the horses, started a day ahead.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Keith Bryton had ridden with the herd as far as Santa Ana, and then, to Angela's amusement, returned to San Juan.
