used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He arrived on foot, jaded and dirty, a small Indian boy at his heels carrying the helmet of Da Vasco.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading For Torres wanted to show the helmet to the Jefe and the Judge in evidence of the narrative of strange adventure he chuckled to tell them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He arrived on foot, jaded and dirty, a small Indian boy at his heels carrying the helmet of Da Vasco.
Antonio
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From this reading Not until the day following his escape from the subterranean river, did Torres reach San Antonio.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading First on the main street he encountered the Jefe, who cried out loudly at his appearance.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He arrived on foot, jaded and dirty, a small Indian boy at his heels carrying the helmet of Da Vasco.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He arrived on foot, jaded and dirty, a small Indian boy at his heels carrying the helmet of Da Vasco.
a youthful male person
From this reading He arrived on foot, jaded and dirty, a small Indian boy at his heels carrying the helmet of Da Vasco.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He arrived on foot, jaded and dirty, a small Indian boy at his heels carrying the helmet of Da Vasco.
chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading For Torres wanted to show the helmet to the Jefe and the Judge in evidence of the narrative of strange adventure he chuckled to tell them.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading First on the main street he encountered the Jefe, who cried out loudly at his appearance.
DanounUS /dɑː/
an official prosecutor for a judicial district
From this reading He arrived on foot, jaded and dirty, a small Indian boy at his heels carrying the helmet of Da Vasco.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Not until the day following his escape from the subterranean river, did Torres reach San Antonio.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not until the day following his escape from the subterranean river, did Torres reach San Antonio.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading He arrived on foot, jaded and dirty, a small Indian boy at his heels carrying the helmet of Da Vasco.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading First on the main street he encountered the Jefe, who cried out loudly at his appearance.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Not until the day following his escape from the subterranean river, did Torres reach San Antonio.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading For Torres wanted to show the helmet to the Jefe and the Judge in evidence of the narrative of strange adventure he chuckled to tell them.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First on the main street he encountered the Jefe, who cried out loudly at his appearance.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Not until the day following his escape from the subterranean river, did Torres reach San Antonio.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He arrived on foot, jaded and dirty, a small Indian boy at his heels carrying the helmet of Da Vasco.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For Torres wanted to show the helmet to the Jefe and the Judge in evidence of the narrative of strange adventure he chuckled to tell them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Not until the day following his escape from the subterranean river, did Torres reach San Antonio.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He arrived on foot, jaded and dirty, a small Indian boy at his heels carrying the helmet of Da Vasco.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading He arrived on foot, jaded and dirty, a small Indian boy at his heels carrying the helmet of Da Vasco.
helmetnounUS /ˈhelmət/
armor plate that protects the head
From this reading He arrived on foot, jaded and dirty, a small Indian boy at his heels carrying the helmet of Da Vasco.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not until the day following his escape from the subterranean river, did Torres reach San Antonio.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For Torres wanted to show the helmet to the Jefe and the Judge in evidence of the narrative of strange adventure he chuckled to tell them.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading He arrived on foot, jaded and dirty, a small Indian boy at his heels carrying the helmet of Da Vasco.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is it truly you, Senor Torres?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Is it truly you, Senor Torres?”
jadedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒeɪdəd/
exhausted
From this reading He arrived on foot, jaded and dirty, a small Indian boy at his heels carrying the helmet of Da Vasco.
Jefe
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From this reading For Torres wanted to show the helmet to the Jefe and the Judge in evidence of the narrative of strange adventure he chuckled to tell them.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading For Torres wanted to show the helmet to the Jefe and the Judge in evidence of the narrative of strange adventure he chuckled to tell them.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading First on the main street he encountered the Jefe, who cried out loudly at his appearance.
most important element
From this reading First on the main street he encountered the Jefe, who cried out loudly at his appearance.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading For Torres wanted to show the helmet to the Jefe and the Judge in evidence of the narrative of strange adventure he chuckled to tell them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not until the day following his escape from the subterranean river, did Torres reach San Antonio.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He arrived on foot, jaded and dirty, a small Indian boy at his heels carrying the helmet of Da Vasco.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He arrived on foot, jaded and dirty, a small Indian boy at his heels carrying the helmet of Da Vasco.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading First on the main street he encountered the Jefe, who cried out loudly at his appearance.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Not until the day following his escape from the subterranean river, did Torres reach San Antonio.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Not until the day following his escape from the subterranean river, did Torres reach San Antonio.
San
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From this reading Not until the day following his escape from the subterranean river, did Torres reach San Antonio.
SenornounUS /ˌsiːˈnjɔːr/
a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English “Mr” or “sir”
From this reading “Is it truly you, Senor Torres?”
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading For Torres wanted to show the helmet to the Jefe and the Judge in evidence of the narrative of strange adventure he chuckled to tell them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He arrived on foot, jaded and dirty, a small Indian boy at his heels carrying the helmet of Da Vasco.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading For Torres wanted to show the helmet to the Jefe and the Judge in evidence of the narrative of strange adventure he chuckled to tell them.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading First on the main street he encountered the Jefe, who cried out loudly at his appearance.
subterraneanadjectiveUS /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
From this reading Not until the day following his escape from the subterranean river, did Torres reach San Antonio.
express in words
From this reading For Torres wanted to show the helmet to the Jefe and the Judge in evidence of the narrative of strange adventure he chuckled to tell them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not until the day following his escape from the subterranean river, did Torres reach San Antonio.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For Torres wanted to show the helmet to the Jefe and the Judge in evidence of the narrative of strange adventure he chuckled to tell them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For Torres wanted to show the helmet to the Jefe and the Judge in evidence of the narrative of strange adventure he chuckled to tell them.
Torres
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From this reading Not until the day following his escape from the subterranean river, did Torres reach San Antonio.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “Is it truly you, Senor Torres?”
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Not until the day following his escape from the subterranean river, did Torres reach San Antonio.
Vasco
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From this reading He arrived on foot, jaded and dirty, a small Indian boy at his heels carrying the helmet of Da Vasco.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading For Torres wanted to show the helmet to the Jefe and the Judge in evidence of the narrative of strange adventure he chuckled to tell them.
which person or people
From this reading First on the main street he encountered the Jefe, who cried out loudly at his appearance.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Is it truly you, Senor Torres?”
