used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a time he lies without stirring, or moving a muscle, on his back, with eyes seemingly fixed upon the stars, like an ancient astrologer in the act of consulting them for the solution of some deep mystery hidden from mortal ken.
abductionnounUS /æbˈdʌkʃən/
the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife
From this reading "_Sangre de Crista_! that's the explanation of all, the whole affair; murder, abduction, everything."
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading For a time he lies without stirring, or moving a muscle, on his back, with eyes seemingly fixed upon the stars, like an ancient astrologer in the act of consulting them for the solution of some deep mystery hidden from mortal ken.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "_Sangre de Crista_! that's the explanation of all, the whole affair; murder, abduction, everything."
(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 "_Sangre de Crista_! that's the explanation of all, the whole affair; murder, abduction, everything."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For a time he lies without stirring, or moving a muscle, on his back, with eyes seemingly fixed upon the stars, like an ancient astrologer in the act of consulting them for the solution of some deep mystery hidden from mortal ken.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading For a time he lies without stirring, or moving a muscle, on his back, with eyes seemingly fixed upon the stars, like an ancient astrologer in the act of consulting them for the solution of some deep mystery hidden from mortal ken.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then, as if having just solved it, he gives a sudden start, exclaiming:
astrologernounUS /əˈstrɑːlədʒər/
someone who predicts the future by the positions of the planets and sun and Moon
From this reading For a time he lies without stirring, or moving a muscle, on his back, with eyes seemingly fixed upon the stars, like an ancient astrologer in the act of consulting them for the solution of some deep mystery hidden from mortal ken.
awakenverbUS /əˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading His words, though only muttered, awaken Cypriano, still only half-asleep.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading For a time he lies without stirring, or moving a muscle, on his back, with eyes seemingly fixed upon the stars, like an ancient astrologer in the act of consulting them for the solution of some deep mystery hidden from mortal ken.
consultingverbUS /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading For a time he lies without stirring, or moving a muscle, on his back, with eyes seemingly fixed upon the stars, like an ancient astrologer in the act of consulting them for the solution of some deep mystery hidden from mortal ken.
Crista
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From this reading "_Sangre de Crista_! that's the explanation of all, the whole affair; murder, abduction, everything."
Cypriano
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From this reading His words, though only muttered, awaken Cypriano, still only half-asleep.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "_Sangre de Crista_! that's the explanation of all, the whole affair; murder, abduction, everything."
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading For a time he lies without stirring, or moving a muscle, on his back, with eyes seemingly fixed upon the stars, like an ancient astrologer in the act of consulting them for the solution of some deep mystery hidden from mortal ken.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "_Sangre de Crista_! that's the explanation of all, the whole affair; murder, abduction, everything."
exclaimingnounUS /ɪkˈskleɪmɪŋ/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Then, as if having just solved it, he gives a sudden start, exclaiming:
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading "_Sangre de Crista_! that's the explanation of all, the whole affair; murder, abduction, everything."
opinion or judgment
From this reading For a time he lies without stirring, or moving a muscle, on his back, with eyes seemingly fixed upon the stars, like an ancient astrologer in the act of consulting them for the solution of some deep mystery hidden from mortal ken.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading For a time he lies without stirring, or moving a muscle, on his back, with eyes seemingly fixed upon the stars, like an ancient astrologer in the act of consulting them for the solution of some deep mystery hidden from mortal ken.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a time he lies without stirring, or moving a muscle, on his back, with eyes seemingly fixed upon the stars, like an ancient astrologer in the act of consulting them for the solution of some deep mystery hidden from mortal ken.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For a time he lies without stirring, or moving a muscle, on his back, with eyes seemingly fixed upon the stars, like an ancient astrologer in the act of consulting them for the solution of some deep mystery hidden from mortal ken.
GasparnounUS /ˈɡæspər/
(New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus
From this reading "What is it, Gaspar?" questions the youth.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Then, as if having just solved it, he gives a sudden start, exclaiming:
half-asleep
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From this reading His words, though only muttered, awaken Cypriano, still only half-asleep.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Then, as if having just solved it, he gives a sudden start, exclaiming:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a time he lies without stirring, or moving a muscle, on his back, with eyes seemingly fixed upon the stars, like an ancient astrologer in the act of consulting them for the solution of some deep mystery hidden from mortal ken.
not accessible to view
From this reading For a time he lies without stirring, or moving a muscle, on his back, with eyes seemingly fixed upon the stars, like an ancient astrologer in the act of consulting them for the solution of some deep mystery hidden from mortal ken.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For a time he lies without stirring, or moving a muscle, on his back, with eyes seemingly fixed upon the stars, like an ancient astrologer in the act of consulting them for the solution of some deep mystery hidden from mortal ken.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Then, as if having just solved it, he gives a sudden start, exclaiming:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For a time he lies without stirring, or moving a muscle, on his back, with eyes seemingly fixed upon the stars, like an ancient astrologer in the act of consulting them for the solution of some deep mystery hidden from mortal ken.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is it, Gaspar?" questions the youth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then, as if having just solved it, he gives a sudden start, exclaiming:
and nothing more
From this reading Then, as if having just solved it, he gives a sudden start, exclaiming:
kennounUS /ken/
range of what one can know or understand
From this reading For a time he lies without stirring, or moving a muscle, on his back, with eyes seemingly fixed upon the stars, like an ancient astrologer in the act of consulting them for the solution of some deep mystery hidden from mortal ken.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading For a time he lies without stirring, or moving a muscle, on his back, with eyes seemingly fixed upon the stars, like an ancient astrologer in the act of consulting them for the solution of some deep mystery hidden from mortal ken.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading For a time he lies without stirring, or moving a muscle, on his back, with eyes seemingly fixed upon the stars, like an ancient astrologer in the act of consulting them for the solution of some deep mystery hidden from mortal ken.
subject to death
From this reading For a time he lies without stirring, or moving a muscle, on his back, with eyes seemingly fixed upon the stars, like an ancient astrologer in the act of consulting them for the solution of some deep mystery hidden from mortal ken.
in motion
From this reading For a time he lies without stirring, or moving a muscle, on his back, with eyes seemingly fixed upon the stars, like an ancient astrologer in the act of consulting them for the solution of some deep mystery hidden from mortal ken.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading "_Sangre de Crista_! that's the explanation of all, the whole affair; murder, abduction, everything."
musclenounUS /ˈmʌsəl/
one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading For a time he lies without stirring, or moving a muscle, on his back, with eyes seemingly fixed upon the stars, like an ancient astrologer in the act of consulting them for the solution of some deep mystery hidden from mortal ken.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading His words, though only muttered, awaken Cypriano, still only half-asleep.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading For a time he lies without stirring, or moving a muscle, on his back, with eyes seemingly fixed upon the stars, like an ancient astrologer in the act of consulting them for the solution of some deep mystery hidden from mortal ken.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For a time he lies without stirring, or moving a muscle, on his back, with eyes seemingly fixed upon the stars, like an ancient astrologer in the act of consulting them for the solution of some deep mystery hidden from mortal ken.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For a time he lies without stirring, or moving a muscle, on his back, with eyes seemingly fixed upon the stars, like an ancient astrologer in the act of consulting them for the solution of some deep mystery hidden from mortal ken.
and nothing more
From this reading His words, though only muttered, awaken Cypriano, still only half-asleep.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For a time he lies without stirring, or moving a muscle, on his back, with eyes seemingly fixed upon the stars, like an ancient astrologer in the act of consulting them for the solution of some deep mystery hidden from mortal ken.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading "What is it, Gaspar?" questions the youth.
Sangre
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From this reading "_Sangre de Crista_! that's the explanation of all, the whole affair; murder, abduction, everything."
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading For a time he lies without stirring, or moving a muscle, on his back, with eyes seemingly fixed upon the stars, like an ancient astrologer in the act of consulting them for the solution of some deep mystery hidden from mortal ken.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading For a time he lies without stirring, or moving a muscle, on his back, with eyes seemingly fixed upon the stars, like an ancient astrologer in the act of consulting them for the solution of some deep mystery hidden from mortal ken.
solvedadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading Then, as if having just solved it, he gives a sudden start, exclaiming:
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For a time he lies without stirring, or moving a muscle, on his back, with eyes seemingly fixed upon the stars, like an ancient astrologer in the act of consulting them for the solution of some deep mystery hidden from mortal ken.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading For a time he lies without stirring, or moving a muscle, on his back, with eyes seemingly fixed upon the stars, like an ancient astrologer in the act of consulting them for the solution of some deep mystery hidden from mortal ken.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then, as if having just solved it, he gives a sudden start, exclaiming:
not in physical motion
From this reading His words, though only muttered, awaken Cypriano, still only half-asleep.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading For a time he lies without stirring, or moving a muscle, on his back, with eyes seemingly fixed upon the stars, like an ancient astrologer in the act of consulting them for the solution of some deep mystery hidden from mortal ken.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Then, as if having just solved it, he gives a sudden start, exclaiming:
that's
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From this reading "_Sangre de Crista_! that's the explanation of all, the whole affair; murder, abduction, everything."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For a time he lies without stirring, or moving a muscle, on his back, with eyes seemingly fixed upon the stars, like an ancient astrologer in the act of consulting them for the solution of some deep mystery hidden from mortal ken.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For a time he lies without stirring, or moving a muscle, on his back, with eyes seemingly fixed upon the stars, like an ancient astrologer in the act of consulting them for the solution of some deep mystery hidden from mortal ken.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, as if having just solved it, he gives a sudden start, exclaiming:
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His words, though only muttered, awaken Cypriano, still only half-asleep.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For a time he lies without stirring, or moving a muscle, on his back, with eyes seemingly fixed upon the stars, like an ancient astrologer in the act of consulting them for the solution of some deep mystery hidden from mortal ken.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For a time he lies without stirring, or moving a muscle, on his back, with eyes seemingly fixed upon the stars, like an ancient astrologer in the act of consulting them for the solution of some deep mystery hidden from mortal ken.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is it, Gaspar?" questions the youth.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "_Sangre de Crista_! that's the explanation of all, the whole affair; murder, abduction, everything."
in the company of; together with
From this reading For a time he lies without stirring, or moving a muscle, on his back, with eyes seemingly fixed upon the stars, like an ancient astrologer in the act of consulting them for the solution of some deep mystery hidden from mortal ken.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading For a time he lies without stirring, or moving a muscle, on his back, with eyes seemingly fixed upon the stars, like an ancient astrologer in the act of consulting them for the solution of some deep mystery hidden from mortal ken.
the words that are spoken
From this reading His words, though only muttered, awaken Cypriano, still only half-asleep.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading "What is it, Gaspar?" questions the youth.
