used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Running with him, at so easy a lope that it promised an extension that would outspeed the best of Torres’ steed, was the great white hound that had followed him down the subterranean river.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading In all the magnificence of medieval Spanish and New World costume such as was still affected by certain of the great haciendados of Panama, Torres rode along the beach-road to the home of the Solanos.
(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 In all the magnificence of medieval Spanish and New World costume such as was still affected by certain of the great haciendados of Panama, Torres rode along the beach-road to the home of the Solanos.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading In all the magnificence of medieval Spanish and New World costume such as was still affected by certain of the great haciendados of Panama, Torres rode along the beach-road to the home of the Solanos.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Running with him, at so easy a lope that it promised an extension that would outspeed the best of Torres’ steed, was the great white hound that had followed him down the subterranean river.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In all the magnificence of medieval Spanish and New World costume such as was still affected by certain of the great haciendados of Panama, Torres rode along the beach-road to the home of the Solanos.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The hauteur that he put on with his magnificence of apparel forbade that he should betray any interest further than an unseeing glance.
apparelnounUS /əˈpærəl/
clothing in general
From this reading The hauteur that he put on with his magnificence of apparel forbade that he should betray any interest further than an unseeing glance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In all the magnificence of medieval Spanish and New World costume such as was still affected by certain of the great haciendados of Panama, Torres rode along the beach-road to the home of the Solanos.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Running with him, at so easy a lope that it promised an extension that would outspeed the best of Torres’ steed, was the great white hound that had followed him down the subterranean river.
beach-road
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From this reading In all the magnificence of medieval Spanish and New World costume such as was still affected by certain of the great haciendados of Panama, Torres rode along the beach-road to the home of the Solanos.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Running with him, at so easy a lope that it promised an extension that would outspeed the best of Torres’ steed, was the great white hound that had followed him down the subterranean river.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading The hauteur that he put on with his magnificence of apparel forbade that he should betray any interest further than an unseeing glance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In all the magnificence of medieval Spanish and New World costume such as was still affected by certain of the great haciendados of Panama, Torres rode along the beach-road to the home of the Solanos.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In all the magnificence of medieval Spanish and New World costume such as was still affected by certain of the great haciendados of Panama, Torres rode along the beach-road to the home of the Solanos.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading He merely noticed the strange couple as dirt of the common people.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading In all the magnificence of medieval Spanish and New World costume such as was still affected by certain of the great haciendados of Panama, Torres rode along the beach-road to the home of the Solanos.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading He merely noticed the strange couple as dirt of the common people.
cronenounUS /kroʊn/
an ugly evil-looking old woman
From this reading As Torres turned to take the winding road up the hill to the hacienda, he passed Yi Poon, who had paused to let the old crone gather strength.
dirtnounUS /dɜːrt/
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
From this reading He merely noticed the strange couple as dirt of the common people.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Running with him, at so easy a lope that it promised an extension that would outspeed the best of Torres’ steed, was the great white hound that had followed him down the subterranean river.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Running with him, at so easy a lope that it promised an extension that would outspeed the best of Torres’ steed, was the great white hound that had followed him down the subterranean river.
extensionnounUS /ɪkˈstenʃən/
a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt
From this reading Running with him, at so easy a lope that it promised an extension that would outspeed the best of Torres’ steed, was the great white hound that had followed him down the subterranean river.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Running with him, at so easy a lope that it promised an extension that would outspeed the best of Torres’ steed, was the great white hound that had followed him down the subterranean river.
forbadeverbUS /fərˈbeɪd/
inflected form of “forbid” — command against
From this reading The hauteur that he put on with his magnificence of apparel forbade that he should betray any interest further than an unseeing glance.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The hauteur that he put on with his magnificence of apparel forbade that he should betray any interest further than an unseeing glance.
assemble or get together
From this reading As Torres turned to take the winding road up the hill to the hacienda, he passed Yi Poon, who had paused to let the old crone gather strength.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The hauteur that he put on with his magnificence of apparel forbade that he should betray any interest further than an unseeing glance.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In all the magnificence of medieval Spanish and New World costume such as was still affected by certain of the great haciendados of Panama, Torres rode along the beach-road to the home of the Solanos.
haciendanounUS /ˌhæsiˈendə/
a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries
From this reading As Torres turned to take the winding road up the hill to the hacienda, he passed Yi Poon, who had paused to let the old crone gather strength.
haciendados
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From this reading In all the magnificence of medieval Spanish and New World costume such as was still affected by certain of the great haciendados of Panama, Torres rode along the beach-road to the home of the Solanos.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Running with him, at so easy a lope that it promised an extension that would outspeed the best of Torres’ steed, was the great white hound that had followed him down the subterranean river.
hauteurnoun
overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
From this reading The hauteur that he put on with his magnificence of apparel forbade that he should betray any interest further than an unseeing glance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Torres turned to take the winding road up the hill to the hacienda, he passed Yi Poon, who had paused to let the old crone gather strength.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading As Torres turned to take the winding road up the hill to the hacienda, he passed Yi Poon, who had paused to let the old crone gather strength.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Running with him, at so easy a lope that it promised an extension that would outspeed the best of Torres’ steed, was the great white hound that had followed him down the subterranean river.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The hauteur that he put on with his magnificence of apparel forbade that he should betray any interest further than an unseeing glance.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In all the magnificence of medieval Spanish and New World costume such as was still affected by certain of the great haciendados of Panama, Torres rode along the beach-road to the home of the Solanos.
houndnounUS /haʊnd/
any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading Running with him, at so easy a lope that it promised an extension that would outspeed the best of Torres’ steed, was the great white hound that had followed him down the subterranean river.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In all the magnificence of medieval Spanish and New World costume such as was still affected by certain of the great haciendados of Panama, Torres rode along the beach-road to the home of the Solanos.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The hauteur that he put on with his magnificence of apparel forbade that he should betray any interest further than an unseeing glance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Running with him, at so easy a lope that it promised an extension that would outspeed the best of Torres’ steed, was the great white hound that had followed him down the subterranean river.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading As Torres turned to take the winding road up the hill to the hacienda, he passed Yi Poon, who had paused to let the old crone gather strength.
lopeverbUS /loʊp/
run easily
From this reading Running with him, at so easy a lope that it promised an extension that would outspeed the best of Torres’ steed, was the great white hound that had followed him down the subterranean river.
magnificencenoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading In all the magnificence of medieval Spanish and New World costume such as was still affected by certain of the great haciendados of Panama, Torres rode along the beach-road to the home of the Solanos.
medievaladjectiveUS /mɪˈdiːvəl/
relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages
From this reading In all the magnificence of medieval Spanish and New World costume such as was still affected by certain of the great haciendados of Panama, Torres rode along the beach-road to the home of the Solanos.
and nothing more
From this reading He merely noticed the strange couple as dirt of the common people.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In all the magnificence of medieval Spanish and New World costume such as was still affected by certain of the great haciendados of Panama, Torres rode along the beach-road to the home of the Solanos.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He merely noticed the strange couple as dirt of the common people.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In all the magnificence of medieval Spanish and New World costume such as was still affected by certain of the great haciendados of Panama, Torres rode along the beach-road to the home of the Solanos.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As Torres turned to take the winding road up the hill to the hacienda, he passed Yi Poon, who had paused to let the old crone gather strength.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The hauteur that he put on with his magnificence of apparel forbade that he should betray any interest further than an unseeing glance.
outspeed
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From this reading Running with him, at so easy a lope that it promised an extension that would outspeed the best of Torres’ steed, was the great white hound that had followed him down the subterranean river.
PanamanounUS /ˈpænəmɑː/
a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903
From this reading In all the magnificence of medieval Spanish and New World costume such as was still affected by certain of the great haciendados of Panama, Torres rode along the beach-road to the home of the Solanos.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As Torres turned to take the winding road up the hill to the hacienda, he passed Yi Poon, who had paused to let the old crone gather strength.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading As Torres turned to take the winding road up the hill to the hacienda, he passed Yi Poon, who had paused to let the old crone gather strength.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He merely noticed the strange couple as dirt of the common people.
PoonnounUS /puːn/
wood of any poon tree; used for masts and spars
From this reading As Torres turned to take the winding road up the hill to the hacienda, he passed Yi Poon, who had paused to let the old crone gather strength.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Running with him, at so easy a lope that it promised an extension that would outspeed the best of Torres’ steed, was the great white hound that had followed him down the subterranean river.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The hauteur that he put on with his magnificence of apparel forbade that he should betray any interest further than an unseeing glance.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Running with him, at so easy a lope that it promised an extension that would outspeed the best of Torres’ steed, was the great white hound that had followed him down the subterranean river.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading As Torres turned to take the winding road up the hill to the hacienda, he passed Yi Poon, who had paused to let the old crone gather strength.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading In all the magnificence of medieval Spanish and New World costume such as was still affected by certain of the great haciendados of Panama, Torres rode along the beach-road to the home of the Solanos.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Running with him, at so easy a lope that it promised an extension that would outspeed the best of Torres’ steed, was the great white hound that had followed him down the subterranean river.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The hauteur that he put on with his magnificence of apparel forbade that he should betray any interest further than an unseeing glance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Running with him, at so easy a lope that it promised an extension that would outspeed the best of Torres’ steed, was the great white hound that had followed him down the subterranean river.
Solanos
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From this reading In all the magnificence of medieval Spanish and New World costume such as was still affected by certain of the great haciendados of Panama, Torres rode along the beach-road to the home of the Solanos.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading In all the magnificence of medieval Spanish and New World costume such as was still affected by certain of the great haciendados of Panama, Torres rode along the beach-road to the home of the Solanos.
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading Running with him, at so easy a lope that it promised an extension that would outspeed the best of Torres’ steed, was the great white hound that had followed him down the subterranean river.
not in physical motion
From this reading In all the magnificence of medieval Spanish and New World costume such as was still affected by certain of the great haciendados of Panama, Torres rode along the beach-road to the home of the Solanos.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading He merely noticed the strange couple as dirt of the common people.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading As Torres turned to take the winding road up the hill to the hacienda, he passed Yi Poon, who had paused to let the old crone gather strength.
subterraneanadjectiveUS /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
From this reading Running with him, at so easy a lope that it promised an extension that would outspeed the best of Torres’ steed, was the great white hound that had followed him down the subterranean river.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In all the magnificence of medieval Spanish and New World costume such as was still affected by certain of the great haciendados of Panama, Torres rode along the beach-road to the home of the Solanos.
carry out
From this reading As Torres turned to take the winding road up the hill to the hacienda, he passed Yi Poon, who had paused to let the old crone gather strength.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The hauteur that he put on with his magnificence of apparel forbade that he should betray any interest further than an unseeing glance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Running with him, at so easy a lope that it promised an extension that would outspeed the best of Torres’ steed, was the great white hound that had followed him down the subterranean river.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In all the magnificence of medieval Spanish and New World costume such as was still affected by certain of the great haciendados of Panama, Torres rode along the beach-road to the home of the Solanos.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In all the magnificence of medieval Spanish and New World costume such as was still affected by certain of the great haciendados of Panama, Torres rode along the beach-road to the home of the Solanos.
Torres
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From this reading In all the magnificence of medieval Spanish and New World costume such as was still affected by certain of the great haciendados of Panama, Torres rode along the beach-road to the home of the Solanos.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading As Torres turned to take the winding road up the hill to the hacienda, he passed Yi Poon, who had paused to let the old crone gather strength.
unseeingadjective
not consciously observing
From this reading The hauteur that he put on with his magnificence of apparel forbade that he should betray any interest further than an unseeing glance.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As Torres turned to take the winding road up the hill to the hacienda, he passed Yi Poon, who had paused to let the old crone gather strength.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In all the magnificence of medieval Spanish and New World costume such as was still affected by certain of the great haciendados of Panama, Torres rode along the beach-road to the home of the Solanos.
a Caucasian
From this reading Running with him, at so easy a lope that it promised an extension that would outspeed the best of Torres’ steed, was the great white hound that had followed him down the subterranean river.
which person or people
From this reading As Torres turned to take the winding road up the hill to the hacienda, he passed Yi Poon, who had paused to let the old crone gather strength.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading As Torres turned to take the winding road up the hill to the hacienda, he passed Yi Poon, who had paused to let the old crone gather strength.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Running with him, at so easy a lope that it promised an extension that would outspeed the best of Torres’ steed, was the great white hound that had followed him down the subterranean river.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In all the magnificence of medieval Spanish and New World costume such as was still affected by certain of the great haciendados of Panama, Torres rode along the beach-road to the home of the Solanos.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Running with him, at so easy a lope that it promised an extension that would outspeed the best of Torres’ steed, was the great white hound that had followed him down the subterranean river.
YinounUS /jiː/
a Loloish language
From this reading As Torres turned to take the winding road up the hill to the hacienda, he passed Yi Poon, who had paused to let the old crone gather strength.
