used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Instantly, as Ridge learned its nature, the mighty sound took on a new significance, and seemed like the voice of his own glorious country demanding freedom for an oppressed people.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading CALIXTO GARCIA THE CUBAN "The thunder of American war-ships!"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Instantly, as Ridge learned its nature, the mighty sound took on a new significance, and seemed like the voice of his own glorious country demanding freedom for an oppressed people.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Instantly, as Ridge learned its nature, the mighty sound took on a new significance, and seemed like the voice of his own glorious country demanding freedom for an oppressed people.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Instantly, as Ridge learned its nature, the mighty sound took on a new significance, and seemed like the voice of his own glorious country demanding freedom for an oppressed people.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The latter had taken off his hat, and the young American noted a livid bullet scar in the centre of his broad white forehead.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading The latter had taken off his hat, and the young American noted a livid bullet scar in the centre of his broad white forehead.
CALIXTO
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From this reading CALIXTO GARCIA THE CUBAN "The thunder of American war-ships!"
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading The latter had taken off his hat, and the young American noted a livid bullet scar in the centre of his broad white forehead.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Instantly, as Ridge learned its nature, the mighty sound took on a new significance, and seemed like the voice of his own glorious country demanding freedom for an oppressed people.
CUBANadjectiveUS /ˈkjuːbən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Cuba or the people of Cuba
From this reading CALIXTO GARCIA THE CUBAN "The thunder of American war-ships!"
demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
From this reading Instantly, as Ridge learned its nature, the mighty sound took on a new significance, and seemed like the voice of his own glorious country demanding freedom for an oppressed people.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The man was elderly, fine-looking, and smooth-shaven except for a heavy white mustache.
apart from; not including
From this reading The man was elderly, fine-looking, and smooth-shaven except for a heavy white mustache.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Filled with this thought, he turned to the man who had suggested it, and found himself in the presence of one wearing the uniform of a Cuban officer.
fine-lookingadjective
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading The man was elderly, fine-looking, and smooth-shaven except for a heavy white mustache.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Instantly, as Ridge learned its nature, the mighty sound took on a new significance, and seemed like the voice of his own glorious country demanding freedom for an oppressed people.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The latter had taken off his hat, and the young American noted a livid bullet scar in the centre of his broad white forehead.
set up or found
From this reading Filled with this thought, he turned to the man who had suggested it, and found himself in the presence of one wearing the uniform of a Cuban officer.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Instantly, as Ridge learned its nature, the mighty sound took on a new significance, and seemed like the voice of his own glorious country demanding freedom for an oppressed people.
GARCIA
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From this reading CALIXTO GARCIA THE CUBAN "The thunder of American war-ships!"
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading Instantly, as Ridge learned its nature, the mighty sound took on a new significance, and seemed like the voice of his own glorious country demanding freedom for an oppressed people.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Filled with this thought, he turned to the man who had suggested it, and found himself in the presence of one wearing the uniform of a Cuban officer.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading The latter had taken off his hat, and the young American noted a livid bullet scar in the centre of his broad white forehead.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Filled with this thought, he turned to the man who had suggested it, and found himself in the presence of one wearing the uniform of a Cuban officer.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The man was elderly, fine-looking, and smooth-shaven except for a heavy white mustache.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Filled with this thought, he turned to the man who had suggested it, and found himself in the presence of one wearing the uniform of a Cuban officer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Instantly, as Ridge learned its nature, the mighty sound took on a new significance, and seemed like the voice of his own glorious country demanding freedom for an oppressed people.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Filled with this thought, he turned to the man who had suggested it, and found himself in the presence of one wearing the uniform of a Cuban officer.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Instantly, as Ridge learned its nature, the mighty sound took on a new significance, and seemed like the voice of his own glorious country demanding freedom for an oppressed people.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Filled with this thought, he turned to the man who had suggested it, and found himself in the presence of one wearing the uniform of a Cuban officer.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Instantly, as Ridge learned its nature, the mighty sound took on a new significance, and seemed like the voice of his own glorious country demanding freedom for an oppressed people.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter had taken off his hat, and the young American noted a livid bullet scar in the centre of his broad white forehead.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Instantly, as Ridge learned its nature, the mighty sound took on a new significance, and seemed like the voice of his own glorious country demanding freedom for an oppressed people.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Instantly, as Ridge learned its nature, the mighty sound took on a new significance, and seemed like the voice of his own glorious country demanding freedom for an oppressed people.
lividadjectiveUS /ˈlɪvɪd/
anemic looking from illness or emotion
From this reading The latter had taken off his hat, and the young American noted a livid bullet scar in the centre of his broad white forehead.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Filled with this thought, he turned to the man who had suggested it, and found himself in the presence of one wearing the uniform of a Cuban officer.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Instantly, as Ridge learned its nature, the mighty sound took on a new significance, and seemed like the voice of his own glorious country demanding freedom for an oppressed people.
mustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading The man was elderly, fine-looking, and smooth-shaven except for a heavy white mustache.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Instantly, as Ridge learned its nature, the mighty sound took on a new significance, and seemed like the voice of his own glorious country demanding freedom for an oppressed people.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Instantly, as Ridge learned its nature, the mighty sound took on a new significance, and seemed like the voice of his own glorious country demanding freedom for an oppressed people.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The latter had taken off his hat, and the young American noted a livid bullet scar in the centre of his broad white forehead.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CALIXTO GARCIA THE CUBAN "The thunder of American war-ships!"
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The latter had taken off his hat, and the young American noted a livid bullet scar in the centre of his broad white forehead.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Filled with this thought, he turned to the man who had suggested it, and found himself in the presence of one wearing the uniform of a Cuban officer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Instantly, as Ridge learned its nature, the mighty sound took on a new significance, and seemed like the voice of his own glorious country demanding freedom for an oppressed people.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Filled with this thought, he turned to the man who had suggested it, and found himself in the presence of one wearing the uniform of a Cuban officer.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading Instantly, as Ridge learned its nature, the mighty sound took on a new significance, and seemed like the voice of his own glorious country demanding freedom for an oppressed people.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Instantly, as Ridge learned its nature, the mighty sound took on a new significance, and seemed like the voice of his own glorious country demanding freedom for an oppressed people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Instantly, as Ridge learned its nature, the mighty sound took on a new significance, and seemed like the voice of his own glorious country demanding freedom for an oppressed people.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Filled with this thought, he turned to the man who had suggested it, and found himself in the presence of one wearing the uniform of a Cuban officer.
RidgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading Instantly, as Ridge learned its nature, the mighty sound took on a new significance, and seemed like the voice of his own glorious country demanding freedom for an oppressed people.
scarnounUS /skɑːr/
a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
From this reading The latter had taken off his hat, and the young American noted a livid bullet scar in the centre of his broad white forehead.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Instantly, as Ridge learned its nature, the mighty sound took on a new significance, and seemed like the voice of his own glorious country demanding freedom for an oppressed people.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading Instantly, as Ridge learned its nature, the mighty sound took on a new significance, and seemed like the voice of his own glorious country demanding freedom for an oppressed people.
smooth-shavenadjectiveUS /ˌsmuːθˈʃeɪvən/
closely shaved recently
From this reading The man was elderly, fine-looking, and smooth-shaven except for a heavy white mustache.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Instantly, as Ridge learned its nature, the mighty sound took on a new significance, and seemed like the voice of his own glorious country demanding freedom for an oppressed people.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Filled with this thought, he turned to the man who had suggested it, and found himself in the presence of one wearing the uniform of a Cuban officer.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The latter had taken off his hat, and the young American noted a livid bullet scar in the centre of his broad white forehead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CALIXTO GARCIA THE CUBAN "The thunder of American war-ships!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Filled with this thought, he turned to the man who had suggested it, and found himself in the presence of one wearing the uniform of a Cuban officer.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Filled with this thought, he turned to the man who had suggested it, and found himself in the presence of one wearing the uniform of a Cuban officer.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading CALIXTO GARCIA THE CUBAN "The thunder of American war-ships!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Filled with this thought, he turned to the man who had suggested it, and found himself in the presence of one wearing the uniform of a Cuban officer.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Instantly, as Ridge learned its nature, the mighty sound took on a new significance, and seemed like the voice of his own glorious country demanding freedom for an oppressed people.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Filled with this thought, he turned to the man who had suggested it, and found himself in the presence of one wearing the uniform of a Cuban officer.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Filled with this thought, he turned to the man who had suggested it, and found himself in the presence of one wearing the uniform of a Cuban officer.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Instantly, as Ridge learned its nature, the mighty sound took on a new significance, and seemed like the voice of his own glorious country demanding freedom for an oppressed people.
war-ships
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From this reading CALIXTO GARCIA THE CUBAN "The thunder of American war-ships!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The man was elderly, fine-looking, and smooth-shaven except for a heavy white mustache.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Filled with this thought, he turned to the man who had suggested it, and found himself in the presence of one wearing the uniform of a Cuban officer.
a Caucasian
From this reading The latter had taken off his hat, and the young American noted a livid bullet scar in the centre of his broad white forehead.
which person or people
From this reading Filled with this thought, he turned to the man who had suggested it, and found himself in the presence of one wearing the uniform of a Cuban officer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Filled with this thought, he turned to the man who had suggested it, and found himself in the presence of one wearing the uniform of a Cuban officer.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The latter had taken off his hat, and the young American noted a livid bullet scar in the centre of his broad white forehead.
