used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Especially of late years, when thousands of men, women, and children have been wantonly murdered, has the killing of a man for any reason been lightly regarded.
(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 So in the present instance the guerilla captain instructed those detailed to overtake the escaping prisoner to kill him and bring back all his property.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It seemed to him an easy task for his well-mounted beef-riders, familiar with every foot of that region, to overtake and overpower one who had already travelled far that day, and was evidently a stranger to the country.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It seemed to him an easy task for his well-mounted beef-riders, familiar with every foot of that region, to overtake and overpower one who had already travelled far that day, and was evidently a stranger to the country.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Especially of late years, when thousands of men, women, and children have been wantonly murdered, has the killing of a man for any reason been lightly regarded.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Especially of late years, when thousands of men, women, and children have been wantonly murdered, has the killing of a man for any reason been lightly regarded.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading So in the present instance the guerilla captain instructed those detailed to overtake the escaping prisoner to kill him and bring back all his property.
beef-riders
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From this reading It seemed to him an easy task for his well-mounted beef-riders, familiar with every foot of that region, to overtake and overpower one who had already travelled far that day, and was evidently a stranger to the country.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading DEATH OF SENORITA From the earliest days of Spanish rule in Cuba human life has been held very cheap.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading So in the present instance the guerilla captain instructed those detailed to overtake the escaping prisoner to kill him and bring back all his property.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading So in the present instance the guerilla captain instructed those detailed to overtake the escaping prisoner to kill him and bring back all his property.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading DEATH OF SENORITA From the earliest days of Spanish rule in Cuba human life has been held very cheap.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Especially of late years, when thousands of men, women, and children have been wantonly murdered, has the killing of a man for any reason been lightly regarded.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It seemed to him an easy task for his well-mounted beef-riders, familiar with every foot of that region, to overtake and overpower one who had already travelled far that day, and was evidently a stranger to the country.
covetedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvətɪd/
greatly desired
From this reading When they had done so he would obtain that coveted rifle.
CubanounUS /ˈkjuːbə/
a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba
From this reading DEATH OF SENORITA From the earliest days of Spanish rule in Cuba human life has been held very cheap.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It seemed to him an easy task for his well-mounted beef-riders, familiar with every foot of that region, to overtake and overpower one who had already travelled far that day, and was evidently a stranger to the country.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading DEATH OF SENORITA From the earliest days of Spanish rule in Cuba human life has been held very cheap.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading DEATH OF SENORITA From the earliest days of Spanish rule in Cuba human life has been held very cheap.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading So in the present instance the guerilla captain instructed those detailed to overtake the escaping prisoner to kill him and bring back all his property.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading When they had done so he would obtain that coveted rifle.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading DEATH OF SENORITA From the earliest days of Spanish rule in Cuba human life has been held very cheap.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It seemed to him an easy task for his well-mounted beef-riders, familiar with every foot of that region, to overtake and overpower one who had already travelled far that day, and was evidently a stranger to the country.
escapingverbUS /ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement
From this reading So in the present instance the guerilla captain instructed those detailed to overtake the escaping prisoner to kill him and bring back all his property.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Especially of late years, when thousands of men, women, and children have been wantonly murdered, has the killing of a man for any reason been lightly regarded.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It seemed to him an easy task for his well-mounted beef-riders, familiar with every foot of that region, to overtake and overpower one who had already travelled far that day, and was evidently a stranger to the country.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading It seemed to him an easy task for his well-mounted beef-riders, familiar with every foot of that region, to overtake and overpower one who had already travelled far that day, and was evidently a stranger to the country.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading It seemed to him an easy task for his well-mounted beef-riders, familiar with every foot of that region, to overtake and overpower one who had already travelled far that day, and was evidently a stranger to the country.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It seemed to him an easy task for his well-mounted beef-riders, familiar with every foot of that region, to overtake and overpower one who had already travelled far that day, and was evidently a stranger to the country.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It seemed to him an easy task for his well-mounted beef-riders, familiar with every foot of that region, to overtake and overpower one who had already travelled far that day, and was evidently a stranger to the country.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Especially of late years, when thousands of men, women, and children have been wantonly murdered, has the killing of a man for any reason been lightly regarded.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading DEATH OF SENORITA From the earliest days of Spanish rule in Cuba human life has been held very cheap.
guerillanounUS /ɡərˈɪlə/
a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
From this reading So in the present instance the guerilla captain instructed those detailed to overtake the escaping prisoner to kill him and bring back all his property.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed to him an easy task for his well-mounted beef-riders, familiar with every foot of that region, to overtake and overpower one who had already travelled far that day, and was evidently a stranger to the country.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DEATH OF SENORITA From the earliest days of Spanish rule in Cuba human life has been held very cheap.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Especially of late years, when thousands of men, women, and children have been wantonly murdered, has the killing of a man for any reason been lightly regarded.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they had done so he would obtain that coveted rifle.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading DEATH OF SENORITA From the earliest days of Spanish rule in Cuba human life has been held very cheap.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So in the present instance the guerilla captain instructed those detailed to overtake the escaping prisoner to kill him and bring back all his property.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So in the present instance the guerilla captain instructed those detailed to overtake the escaping prisoner to kill him and bring back all his property.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading DEATH OF SENORITA From the earliest days of Spanish rule in Cuba human life has been held very cheap.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DEATH OF SENORITA From the earliest days of Spanish rule in Cuba human life has been held very cheap.
an occurrence of something
From this reading So in the present instance the guerilla captain instructed those detailed to overtake the escaping prisoner to kill him and bring back all his property.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading So in the present instance the guerilla captain instructed those detailed to overtake the escaping prisoner to kill him and bring back all his property.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to him an easy task for his well-mounted beef-riders, familiar with every foot of that region, to overtake and overpower one who had already travelled far that day, and was evidently a stranger to the country.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading So in the present instance the guerilla captain instructed those detailed to overtake the escaping prisoner to kill him and bring back all his property.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading Especially of late years, when thousands of men, women, and children have been wantonly murdered, has the killing of a man for any reason been lightly regarded.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Especially of late years, when thousands of men, women, and children have been wantonly murdered, has the killing of a man for any reason been lightly regarded.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading DEATH OF SENORITA From the earliest days of Spanish rule in Cuba human life has been held very cheap.
without good reason
From this reading Especially of late years, when thousands of men, women, and children have been wantonly murdered, has the killing of a man for any reason been lightly regarded.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Especially of late years, when thousands of men, women, and children have been wantonly murdered, has the killing of a man for any reason been lightly regarded.
the force of workers available
From this reading Especially of late years, when thousands of men, women, and children have been wantonly murdered, has the killing of a man for any reason been lightly regarded.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading Especially of late years, when thousands of men, women, and children have been wantonly murdered, has the killing of a man for any reason been lightly regarded.
come into possession of
From this reading When they had done so he would obtain that coveted rifle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEATH OF SENORITA From the earliest days of Spanish rule in Cuba human life has been held very cheap.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It seemed to him an easy task for his well-mounted beef-riders, familiar with every foot of that region, to overtake and overpower one who had already travelled far that day, and was evidently a stranger to the country.
overpowerverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊər/
overcome by superior force
From this reading It seemed to him an easy task for his well-mounted beef-riders, familiar with every foot of that region, to overtake and overpower one who had already travelled far that day, and was evidently a stranger to the country.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading So in the present instance the guerilla captain instructed those detailed to overtake the escaping prisoner to kill him and bring back all his property.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading So in the present instance the guerilla captain instructed those detailed to overtake the escaping prisoner to kill him and bring back all his property.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading So in the present instance the guerilla captain instructed those detailed to overtake the escaping prisoner to kill him and bring back all his property.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading So in the present instance the guerilla captain instructed those detailed to overtake the escaping prisoner to kill him and bring back all his property.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Especially of late years, when thousands of men, women, and children have been wantonly murdered, has the killing of a man for any reason been lightly regarded.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Especially of late years, when thousands of men, women, and children have been wantonly murdered, has the killing of a man for any reason been lightly regarded.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading It seemed to him an easy task for his well-mounted beef-riders, familiar with every foot of that region, to overtake and overpower one who had already travelled far that day, and was evidently a stranger to the country.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading When they had done so he would obtain that coveted rifle.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading DEATH OF SENORITA From the earliest days of Spanish rule in Cuba human life has been held very cheap.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to him an easy task for his well-mounted beef-riders, familiar with every foot of that region, to overtake and overpower one who had already travelled far that day, and was evidently a stranger to the country.
SENORITAnoun
a Spanish title or form of address used to or of an unmarried girl or woman; similar to the English “Miss”
From this reading DEATH OF SENORITA From the earliest days of Spanish rule in Cuba human life has been held very cheap.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So in the present instance the guerilla captain instructed those detailed to overtake the escaping prisoner to kill him and bring back all his property.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading DEATH OF SENORITA From the earliest days of Spanish rule in Cuba human life has been held very cheap.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading It seemed to him an easy task for his well-mounted beef-riders, familiar with every foot of that region, to overtake and overpower one who had already travelled far that day, and was evidently a stranger to the country.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading It seemed to him an easy task for his well-mounted beef-riders, familiar with every foot of that region, to overtake and overpower one who had already travelled far that day, and was evidently a stranger to the country.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed to him an easy task for his well-mounted beef-riders, familiar with every foot of that region, to overtake and overpower one who had already travelled far that day, and was evidently a stranger to the country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEATH OF SENORITA From the earliest days of Spanish rule in Cuba human life has been held very cheap.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they had done so he would obtain that coveted rifle.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading So in the present instance the guerilla captain instructed those detailed to overtake the escaping prisoner to kill him and bring back all his property.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Especially of late years, when thousands of men, women, and children have been wantonly murdered, has the killing of a man for any reason been lightly regarded.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So in the present instance the guerilla captain instructed those detailed to overtake the escaping prisoner to kill him and bring back all his property.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading It seemed to him an easy task for his well-mounted beef-riders, familiar with every foot of that region, to overtake and overpower one who had already travelled far that day, and was evidently a stranger to the country.
precisely as stated
From this reading DEATH OF SENORITA From the earliest days of Spanish rule in Cuba human life has been held very cheap.
wantonlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːntənli/
in a wanton manner
From this reading Especially of late years, when thousands of men, women, and children have been wantonly murdered, has the killing of a man for any reason been lightly regarded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It seemed to him an easy task for his well-mounted beef-riders, familiar with every foot of that region, to overtake and overpower one who had already travelled far that day, and was evidently a stranger to the country.
well-mounted
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From this reading It seemed to him an easy task for his well-mounted beef-riders, familiar with every foot of that region, to overtake and overpower one who had already travelled far that day, and was evidently a stranger to the country.
at the time that
From this reading Especially of late years, when thousands of men, women, and children have been wantonly murdered, has the killing of a man for any reason been lightly regarded.
which person or people
From this reading It seemed to him an easy task for his well-mounted beef-riders, familiar with every foot of that region, to overtake and overpower one who had already travelled far that day, and was evidently a stranger to the country.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It seemed to him an easy task for his well-mounted beef-riders, familiar with every foot of that region, to overtake and overpower one who had already travelled far that day, and was evidently a stranger to the country.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Especially of late years, when thousands of men, women, and children have been wantonly murdered, has the killing of a man for any reason been lightly regarded.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When they had done so he would obtain that coveted rifle.
a late time of life
From this reading Especially of late years, when thousands of men, women, and children have been wantonly murdered, has the killing of a man for any reason been lightly regarded.
