used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet even through this there was a faint breath of impending events, a quiver or excitement in the air, an increasing expectation on the part of men, who sensed but did not realize what was to come.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading THE WEAK LINK Though the sun was bright that day, unseen forces were gathering in the sky above town, mesa and mountains, not of weather but of fate, to loose their lightnings.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Yet even through this there was a faint breath of impending events, a quiver or excitement in the air, an increasing expectation on the part of men, who sensed but did not realize what was to come.
(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 All day whispers and hints had passed among the people in San Mateo and out to isolated farms and up nearby creeks, kindling in the ignorant, brown-skinned Mexicans a lively interest and an exorbitant curiosity.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading All day whispers and hints had passed among the people in San Mateo and out to isolated farms and up nearby creeks, kindling in the ignorant, brown-skinned Mexicans a lively interest and an exorbitant curiosity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Yet even through this there was a faint breath of impending events, a quiver or excitement in the air, an increasing expectation on the part of men, who sensed but did not realize what was to come.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WEAK LINK Though the sun was bright that day, unseen forces were gathering in the sky above town, mesa and mountains, not of weather but of fate, to loose their lightnings.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Yet even through this there was a faint breath of impending events, a quiver or excitement in the air, an increasing expectation on the part of men, who sensed but did not realize what was to come.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading THE WEAK LINK Though the sun was bright that day, unseen forces were gathering in the sky above town, mesa and mountains, not of weather but of fate, to loose their lightnings.
brown-skinned
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From this reading All day whispers and hints had passed among the people in San Mateo and out to isolated farms and up nearby creeks, kindling in the ignorant, brown-skinned Mexicans a lively interest and an exorbitant curiosity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE WEAK LINK Though the sun was bright that day, unseen forces were gathering in the sky above town, mesa and mountains, not of weather but of fate, to loose their lightnings.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Yet even through this there was a faint breath of impending events, a quiver or excitement in the air, an increasing expectation on the part of men, who sensed but did not realize what was to come.
creeksnounUS /kriːks/
plural of “creek” — a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading All day whispers and hints had passed among the people in San Mateo and out to isolated farms and up nearby creeks, kindling in the ignorant, brown-skinned Mexicans a lively interest and an exorbitant curiosity.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading All day whispers and hints had passed among the people in San Mateo and out to isolated farms and up nearby creeks, kindling in the ignorant, brown-skinned Mexicans a lively interest and an exorbitant curiosity.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE WEAK LINK Though the sun was bright that day, unseen forces were gathering in the sky above town, mesa and mountains, not of weather but of fate, to loose their lightnings.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Nothing was said definitely; nothing was promised outright.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Yet even through this there was a faint breath of impending events, a quiver or excitement in the air, an increasing expectation on the part of men, who sensed but did not realize what was to come.
divisible by two
From this reading Yet even through this there was a faint breath of impending events, a quiver or excitement in the air, an increasing expectation on the part of men, who sensed but did not realize what was to come.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Yet even through this there was a faint breath of impending events, a quiver or excitement in the air, an increasing expectation on the part of men, who sensed but did not realize what was to come.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Yet even through this there was a faint breath of impending events, a quiver or excitement in the air, an increasing expectation on the part of men, who sensed but did not realize what was to come.
exorbitantadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtənt/
greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
From this reading All day whispers and hints had passed among the people in San Mateo and out to isolated farms and up nearby creeks, kindling in the ignorant, brown-skinned Mexicans a lively interest and an exorbitant curiosity.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Yet even through this there was a faint breath of impending events, a quiver or excitement in the air, an increasing expectation on the part of men, who sensed but did not realize what was to come.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Yet even through this there was a faint breath of impending events, a quiver or excitement in the air, an increasing expectation on the part of men, who sensed but did not realize what was to come.
farmsnounUS /fɑːrmz/
plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit
From this reading All day whispers and hints had passed among the people in San Mateo and out to isolated farms and up nearby creeks, kindling in the ignorant, brown-skinned Mexicans a lively interest and an exorbitant curiosity.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading THE WEAK LINK Though the sun was bright that day, unseen forces were gathering in the sky above town, mesa and mountains, not of weather but of fate, to loose their lightnings.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading THE WEAK LINK Though the sun was bright that day, unseen forces were gathering in the sky above town, mesa and mountains, not of weather but of fate, to loose their lightnings.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading THE WEAK LINK Though the sun was bright that day, unseen forces were gathering in the sky above town, mesa and mountains, not of weather but of fate, to loose their lightnings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All day whispers and hints had passed among the people in San Mateo and out to isolated farms and up nearby creeks, kindling in the ignorant, brown-skinned Mexicans a lively interest and an exorbitant curiosity.
hintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading All day whispers and hints had passed among the people in San Mateo and out to isolated farms and up nearby creeks, kindling in the ignorant, brown-skinned Mexicans a lively interest and an exorbitant curiosity.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading All day whispers and hints had passed among the people in San Mateo and out to isolated farms and up nearby creeks, kindling in the ignorant, brown-skinned Mexicans a lively interest and an exorbitant curiosity.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading Yet even through this there was a faint breath of impending events, a quiver or excitement in the air, an increasing expectation on the part of men, who sensed but did not realize what was to come.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WEAK LINK Though the sun was bright that day, unseen forces were gathering in the sky above town, mesa and mountains, not of weather but of fate, to loose their lightnings.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading Yet even through this there was a faint breath of impending events, a quiver or excitement in the air, an increasing expectation on the part of men, who sensed but did not realize what was to come.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading All day whispers and hints had passed among the people in San Mateo and out to isolated farms and up nearby creeks, kindling in the ignorant, brown-skinned Mexicans a lively interest and an exorbitant curiosity.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading All day whispers and hints had passed among the people in San Mateo and out to isolated farms and up nearby creeks, kindling in the ignorant, brown-skinned Mexicans a lively interest and an exorbitant curiosity.
kindlingnounUS /ˈkɪndlɪŋ/
material for starting a fire
From this reading All day whispers and hints had passed among the people in San Mateo and out to isolated farms and up nearby creeks, kindling in the ignorant, brown-skinned Mexicans a lively interest and an exorbitant curiosity.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading Sunday peace seemed to reign, the languid summer Sunday peace of tranquil nature.
lightningsnounUS /ˈlaɪtnɪŋz/
plural of “lightning” — abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading THE WEAK LINK Though the sun was bright that day, unseen forces were gathering in the sky above town, mesa and mountains, not of weather but of fate, to loose their lightnings.
LINKverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading THE WEAK LINK Though the sun was bright that day, unseen forces were gathering in the sky above town, mesa and mountains, not of weather but of fate, to loose their lightnings.
full of life and energy
From this reading All day whispers and hints had passed among the people in San Mateo and out to isolated farms and up nearby creeks, kindling in the ignorant, brown-skinned Mexicans a lively interest and an exorbitant curiosity.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading THE WEAK LINK Though the sun was bright that day, unseen forces were gathering in the sky above town, mesa and mountains, not of weather but of fate, to loose their lightnings.
Mateo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All day whispers and hints had passed among the people in San Mateo and out to isolated farms and up nearby creeks, kindling in the ignorant, brown-skinned Mexicans a lively interest and an exorbitant curiosity.
the force of workers available
From this reading Yet even through this there was a faint breath of impending events, a quiver or excitement in the air, an increasing expectation on the part of men, who sensed but did not realize what was to come.
mesanounUS /ˈmeɪsə/
flat tableland with steep edges
From this reading THE WEAK LINK Though the sun was bright that day, unseen forces were gathering in the sky above town, mesa and mountains, not of weather but of fate, to loose their lightnings.
MexicansnounUS /ˈmeksɪkənz/
plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading All day whispers and hints had passed among the people in San Mateo and out to isolated farms and up nearby creeks, kindling in the ignorant, brown-skinned Mexicans a lively interest and an exorbitant curiosity.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE WEAK LINK Though the sun was bright that day, unseen forces were gathering in the sky above town, mesa and mountains, not of weather but of fate, to loose their lightnings.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Sunday peace seemed to reign, the languid summer Sunday peace of tranquil nature.
nearbyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪrˈbaɪ/
close at hand
From this reading All day whispers and hints had passed among the people in San Mateo and out to isolated farms and up nearby creeks, kindling in the ignorant, brown-skinned Mexicans a lively interest and an exorbitant curiosity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE WEAK LINK Though the sun was bright that day, unseen forces were gathering in the sky above town, mesa and mountains, not of weather but of fate, to loose their lightnings.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing was said definitely; nothing was promised outright.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WEAK LINK Though the sun was bright that day, unseen forces were gathering in the sky above town, mesa and mountains, not of weather but of fate, to loose their lightnings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Yet even through this there was a faint breath of impending events, a quiver or excitement in the air, an increasing expectation on the part of men, who sensed but did not realize what was to come.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Yet even through this there was a faint breath of impending events, a quiver or excitement in the air, an increasing expectation on the part of men, who sensed but did not realize what was to come.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading All day whispers and hints had passed among the people in San Mateo and out to isolated farms and up nearby creeks, kindling in the ignorant, brown-skinned Mexicans a lively interest and an exorbitant curiosity.
outrightadverbUS /ˈaʊˈtraɪt/
without restrictions or stipulations or further payments
From this reading Nothing was said definitely; nothing was promised outright.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Yet even through this there was a faint breath of impending events, a quiver or excitement in the air, an increasing expectation on the part of men, who sensed but did not realize what was to come.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading All day whispers and hints had passed among the people in San Mateo and out to isolated farms and up nearby creeks, kindling in the ignorant, brown-skinned Mexicans a lively interest and an exorbitant curiosity.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Sunday peace seemed to reign, the languid summer Sunday peace of tranquil nature.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading All day whispers and hints had passed among the people in San Mateo and out to isolated farms and up nearby creeks, kindling in the ignorant, brown-skinned Mexicans a lively interest and an exorbitant curiosity.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Nothing was said definitely; nothing was promised outright.
quiververbUS /ˈkwɪvər/
shake with fast, tremulous movements
From this reading Yet even through this there was a faint breath of impending events, a quiver or excitement in the air, an increasing expectation on the part of men, who sensed but did not realize what was to come.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Yet even through this there was a faint breath of impending events, a quiver or excitement in the air, an increasing expectation on the part of men, who sensed but did not realize what was to come.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading Sunday peace seemed to reign, the languid summer Sunday peace of tranquil nature.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Nothing was said definitely; nothing was promised outright.
San
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From this reading All day whispers and hints had passed among the people in San Mateo and out to isolated farms and up nearby creeks, kindling in the ignorant, brown-skinned Mexicans a lively interest and an exorbitant curiosity.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Sunday peace seemed to reign, the languid summer Sunday peace of tranquil nature.
sensedadjectiveUS /senst/
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Yet even through this there was a faint breath of impending events, a quiver or excitement in the air, an increasing expectation on the part of men, who sensed but did not realize what was to come.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading THE WEAK LINK Though the sun was bright that day, unseen forces were gathering in the sky above town, mesa and mountains, not of weather but of fate, to loose their lightnings.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Sunday peace seemed to reign, the languid summer Sunday peace of tranquil nature.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THE WEAK LINK Though the sun was bright that day, unseen forces were gathering in the sky above town, mesa and mountains, not of weather but of fate, to loose their lightnings.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Sunday peace seemed to reign, the languid summer Sunday peace of tranquil nature.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE WEAK LINK Though the sun was bright that day, unseen forces were gathering in the sky above town, mesa and mountains, not of weather but of fate, to loose their lightnings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WEAK LINK Though the sun was bright that day, unseen forces were gathering in the sky above town, mesa and mountains, not of weather but of fate, to loose their lightnings.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE WEAK LINK Though the sun was bright that day, unseen forces were gathering in the sky above town, mesa and mountains, not of weather but of fate, to loose their lightnings.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet even through this there was a faint breath of impending events, a quiver or excitement in the air, an increasing expectation on the part of men, who sensed but did not realize what was to come.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Yet even through this there was a faint breath of impending events, a quiver or excitement in the air, an increasing expectation on the part of men, who sensed but did not realize what was to come.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE WEAK LINK Though the sun was bright that day, unseen forces were gathering in the sky above town, mesa and mountains, not of weather but of fate, to loose their lightnings.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Yet even through this there was a faint breath of impending events, a quiver or excitement in the air, an increasing expectation on the part of men, who sensed but did not realize what was to come.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WEAK LINK Though the sun was bright that day, unseen forces were gathering in the sky above town, mesa and mountains, not of weather but of fate, to loose their lightnings.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE WEAK LINK Though the sun was bright that day, unseen forces were gathering in the sky above town, mesa and mountains, not of weather but of fate, to loose their lightnings.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading Sunday peace seemed to reign, the languid summer Sunday peace of tranquil nature.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading THE WEAK LINK Though the sun was bright that day, unseen forces were gathering in the sky above town, mesa and mountains, not of weather but of fate, to loose their lightnings.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading All day whispers and hints had passed among the people in San Mateo and out to isolated farms and up nearby creeks, kindling in the ignorant, brown-skinned Mexicans a lively interest and an exorbitant curiosity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WEAK LINK Though the sun was bright that day, unseen forces were gathering in the sky above town, mesa and mountains, not of weather but of fate, to loose their lightnings.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading THE WEAK LINK Though the sun was bright that day, unseen forces were gathering in the sky above town, mesa and mountains, not of weather but of fate, to loose their lightnings.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading THE WEAK LINK Though the sun was bright that day, unseen forces were gathering in the sky above town, mesa and mountains, not of weather but of fate, to loose their lightnings.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE WEAK LINK Though the sun was bright that day, unseen forces were gathering in the sky above town, mesa and mountains, not of weather but of fate, to loose their lightnings.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Yet even through this there was a faint breath of impending events, a quiver or excitement in the air, an increasing expectation on the part of men, who sensed but did not realize what was to come.
whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading All day whispers and hints had passed among the people in San Mateo and out to isolated farms and up nearby creeks, kindling in the ignorant, brown-skinned Mexicans a lively interest and an exorbitant curiosity.
which person or people
From this reading Yet even through this there was a faint breath of impending events, a quiver or excitement in the air, an increasing expectation on the part of men, who sensed but did not realize what was to come.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet even through this there was a faint breath of impending events, a quiver or excitement in the air, an increasing expectation on the part of men, who sensed but did not realize what was to come.
