used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But as the Spaniard spoke he drew a pistol from his holster; on which Antonio, expecting the next moment to be a dead man, made a lunge at him with his long lance, the point wounding the colonel, who the next moment rolled from his horse.
(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 Our hero, as may be supposed, did not stop to help him up, but leaping on his steed, galloped off, master of a good horse and all the colonel's appointments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our hero, as may be supposed, did not stop to help him up, but leaping on his steed, galloped off, master of a good horse and all the colonel's appointments.
react verbally
From this reading "Well, well! trust to me," was the answer.
Antonio
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From this reading But as the Spaniard spoke he drew a pistol from his holster; on which Antonio, expecting the next moment to be a dead man, made a lunge at him with his long lance, the point wounding the colonel, who the next moment rolled from his horse.
appointmentsnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “appointment” — the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading Our hero, as may be supposed, did not stop to help him up, but leaping on his steed, galloped off, master of a good horse and all the colonel's appointments.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as the Spaniard spoke he drew a pistol from his holster; on which Antonio, expecting the next moment to be a dead man, made a lunge at him with his long lance, the point wounding the colonel, who the next moment rolled from his horse.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But as the Spaniard spoke he drew a pistol from his holster; on which Antonio, expecting the next moment to be a dead man, made a lunge at him with his long lance, the point wounding the colonel, who the next moment rolled from his horse.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But as the Spaniard spoke he drew a pistol from his holster; on which Antonio, expecting the next moment to be a dead man, made a lunge at him with his long lance, the point wounding the colonel, who the next moment rolled from his horse.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as the Spaniard spoke he drew a pistol from his holster; on which Antonio, expecting the next moment to be a dead man, made a lunge at him with his long lance, the point wounding the colonel, who the next moment rolled from his horse.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading "I will surrender, senor colonel, if you will spare my life."
colonel'snounUS /ˈkɜːrnəlz/
possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Our hero, as may be supposed, did not stop to help him up, but leaping on his steed, galloped off, master of a good horse and all the colonel's appointments.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading But as the Spaniard spoke he drew a pistol from his holster; on which Antonio, expecting the next moment to be a dead man, made a lunge at him with his long lance, the point wounding the colonel, who the next moment rolled from his horse.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Our hero, as may be supposed, did not stop to help him up, but leaping on his steed, galloped off, master of a good horse and all the colonel's appointments.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading As he passed our windows he waved his hand to me, and disappeared like lightning down the street.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As he passed our windows he waved his hand to me, and disappeared like lightning down the street.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading But as the Spaniard spoke he drew a pistol from his holster; on which Antonio, expecting the next moment to be a dead man, made a lunge at him with his long lance, the point wounding the colonel, who the next moment rolled from his horse.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading But as the Spaniard spoke he drew a pistol from his holster; on which Antonio, expecting the next moment to be a dead man, made a lunge at him with his long lance, the point wounding the colonel, who the next moment rolled from his horse.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But as the Spaniard spoke he drew a pistol from his holster; on which Antonio, expecting the next moment to be a dead man, made a lunge at him with his long lance, the point wounding the colonel, who the next moment rolled from his horse.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Our hero, as may be supposed, did not stop to help him up, but leaping on his steed, galloped off, master of a good horse and all the colonel's appointments.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Our hero, as may be supposed, did not stop to help him up, but leaping on his steed, galloped off, master of a good horse and all the colonel's appointments.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading As he passed our windows he waved his hand to me, and disappeared like lightning down the street.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But as the Spaniard spoke he drew a pistol from his holster; on which Antonio, expecting the next moment to be a dead man, made a lunge at him with his long lance, the point wounding the colonel, who the next moment rolled from his horse.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Our hero, as may be supposed, did not stop to help him up, but leaping on his steed, galloped off, master of a good horse and all the colonel's appointments.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Our hero, as may be supposed, did not stop to help him up, but leaping on his steed, galloped off, master of a good horse and all the colonel's appointments.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But as the Spaniard spoke he drew a pistol from his holster; on which Antonio, expecting the next moment to be a dead man, made a lunge at him with his long lance, the point wounding the colonel, who the next moment rolled from his horse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But as the Spaniard spoke he drew a pistol from his holster; on which Antonio, expecting the next moment to be a dead man, made a lunge at him with his long lance, the point wounding the colonel, who the next moment rolled from his horse.
holsternounUS /ˈhoʊlstər/
a sheath (usually leather) for carrying a handgun
From this reading But as the Spaniard spoke he drew a pistol from his holster; on which Antonio, expecting the next moment to be a dead man, made a lunge at him with his long lance, the point wounding the colonel, who the next moment rolled from his horse.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading But as the Spaniard spoke he drew a pistol from his holster; on which Antonio, expecting the next moment to be a dead man, made a lunge at him with his long lance, the point wounding the colonel, who the next moment rolled from his horse.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I will surrender, senor colonel, if you will spare my life."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I will surrender, senor colonel, if you will spare my life."
lancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading But as the Spaniard spoke he drew a pistol from his holster; on which Antonio, expecting the next moment to be a dead man, made a lunge at him with his long lance, the point wounding the colonel, who the next moment rolled from his horse.
leapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Our hero, as may be supposed, did not stop to help him up, but leaping on his steed, galloped off, master of a good horse and all the colonel's appointments.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "I will surrender, senor colonel, if you will spare my life."
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading As he passed our windows he waved his hand to me, and disappeared like lightning down the street.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As he passed our windows he waved his hand to me, and disappeared like lightning down the street.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But as the Spaniard spoke he drew a pistol from his holster; on which Antonio, expecting the next moment to be a dead man, made a lunge at him with his long lance, the point wounding the colonel, who the next moment rolled from his horse.
lungenounUS /lʌndʒ/
the act of moving forward suddenly
From this reading But as the Spaniard spoke he drew a pistol from his holster; on which Antonio, expecting the next moment to be a dead man, made a lunge at him with his long lance, the point wounding the colonel, who the next moment rolled from his horse.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But as the Spaniard spoke he drew a pistol from his holster; on which Antonio, expecting the next moment to be a dead man, made a lunge at him with his long lance, the point wounding the colonel, who the next moment rolled from his horse.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But as the Spaniard spoke he drew a pistol from his holster; on which Antonio, expecting the next moment to be a dead man, made a lunge at him with his long lance, the point wounding the colonel, who the next moment rolled from his horse.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Our hero, as may be supposed, did not stop to help him up, but leaping on his steed, galloped off, master of a good horse and all the colonel's appointments.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Our hero, as may be supposed, did not stop to help him up, but leaping on his steed, galloped off, master of a good horse and all the colonel's appointments.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Well, well! trust to me," was the answer.
a particular point in time
From this reading But as the Spaniard spoke he drew a pistol from his holster; on which Antonio, expecting the next moment to be a dead man, made a lunge at him with his long lance, the point wounding the colonel, who the next moment rolled from his horse.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I will surrender, senor colonel, if you will spare my life."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But as the Spaniard spoke he drew a pistol from his holster; on which Antonio, expecting the next moment to be a dead man, made a lunge at him with his long lance, the point wounding the colonel, who the next moment rolled from his horse.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Our hero, as may be supposed, did not stop to help him up, but leaping on his steed, galloped off, master of a good horse and all the colonel's appointments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our hero, as may be supposed, did not stop to help him up, but leaping on his steed, galloped off, master of a good horse and all the colonel's appointments.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Our hero, as may be supposed, did not stop to help him up, but leaping on his steed, galloped off, master of a good horse and all the colonel's appointments.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But as the Spaniard spoke he drew a pistol from his holster; on which Antonio, expecting the next moment to be a dead man, made a lunge at him with his long lance, the point wounding the colonel, who the next moment rolled from his horse.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our hero, as may be supposed, did not stop to help him up, but leaping on his steed, galloped off, master of a good horse and all the colonel's appointments.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As he passed our windows he waved his hand to me, and disappeared like lightning down the street.
pistolnounUS /ˈpɪstəl/
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading But as the Spaniard spoke he drew a pistol from his holster; on which Antonio, expecting the next moment to be a dead man, made a lunge at him with his long lance, the point wounding the colonel, who the next moment rolled from his horse.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading But as the Spaniard spoke he drew a pistol from his holster; on which Antonio, expecting the next moment to be a dead man, made a lunge at him with his long lance, the point wounding the colonel, who the next moment rolled from his horse.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading But as the Spaniard spoke he drew a pistol from his holster; on which Antonio, expecting the next moment to be a dead man, made a lunge at him with his long lance, the point wounding the colonel, who the next moment rolled from his horse.
senornounUS /ˌsiːˈnjɔːr/
a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English “Mr” or “sir”
From this reading "I will surrender, senor colonel, if you will spare my life."
SpaniardnounUS /ˈspænjərd/
a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading But as the Spaniard spoke he drew a pistol from his holster; on which Antonio, expecting the next moment to be a dead man, made a lunge at him with his long lance, the point wounding the colonel, who the next moment rolled from his horse.
refrain from harming
From this reading "I will surrender, senor colonel, if you will spare my life."
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading But as the Spaniard spoke he drew a pistol from his holster; on which Antonio, expecting the next moment to be a dead man, made a lunge at him with his long lance, the point wounding the colonel, who the next moment rolled from his horse.
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading Our hero, as may be supposed, did not stop to help him up, but leaping on his steed, galloped off, master of a good horse and all the colonel's appointments.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Our hero, as may be supposed, did not stop to help him up, but leaping on his steed, galloped off, master of a good horse and all the colonel's appointments.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As he passed our windows he waved his hand to me, and disappeared like lightning down the street.
required or under orders
From this reading Our hero, as may be supposed, did not stop to help him up, but leaping on his steed, galloped off, master of a good horse and all the colonel's appointments.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading "I will surrender, senor colonel, if you will spare my life."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Well, well! trust to me," was the answer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Well, well! trust to me," was the answer.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading "Well, well! trust to me," was the answer.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Our hero, as may be supposed, did not stop to help him up, but leaping on his steed, galloped off, master of a good horse and all the colonel's appointments.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, well! trust to me," was the answer.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading As he passed our windows he waved his hand to me, and disappeared like lightning down the street.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, well! trust to me," was the answer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But as the Spaniard spoke he drew a pistol from his holster; on which Antonio, expecting the next moment to be a dead man, made a lunge at him with his long lance, the point wounding the colonel, who the next moment rolled from his horse.
which person or people
From this reading But as the Spaniard spoke he drew a pistol from his holster; on which Antonio, expecting the next moment to be a dead man, made a lunge at him with his long lance, the point wounding the colonel, who the next moment rolled from his horse.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will surrender, senor colonel, if you will spare my life."
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading As he passed our windows he waved his hand to me, and disappeared like lightning down the street.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But as the Spaniard spoke he drew a pistol from his holster; on which Antonio, expecting the next moment to be a dead man, made a lunge at him with his long lance, the point wounding the colonel, who the next moment rolled from his horse.
woundingnounUS /ˈwuːndɪŋ/
the act of inflicting a wound
From this reading But as the Spaniard spoke he drew a pistol from his holster; on which Antonio, expecting the next moment to be a dead man, made a lunge at him with his long lance, the point wounding the colonel, who the next moment rolled from his horse.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I will surrender, senor colonel, if you will spare my life."
