used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LONE HAND The sun was just rising above the mesas, or flat-topped hills that formed the eastern horizon of the view from the village, as Felipe knocked at the door in the row of mud-built houses.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A LONE HAND The sun was just rising above the mesas, or flat-topped hills that formed the eastern horizon of the view from the village, as Felipe knocked at the door in the row of mud-built houses.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading "Dry up, Faro, will you?" said the same voice in English, addressing the dog.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His knock was answered by a fierce growl from a dog, and a loud "Come in" in Spanish from a vigorous human voice.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading His knock was answered by a fierce growl from a dog, and a loud "Come in" in Spanish from a vigorous human voice.
from appearances alone
From this reading From the brown blankets of a bed that stood by the wall a brindled bulldog was emerging, and apparently proposed to drive the intruder out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A LONE HAND The sun was just rising above the mesas, or flat-topped hills that formed the eastern horizon of the view from the village, as Felipe knocked at the door in the row of mud-built houses.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A LONE HAND The sun was just rising above the mesas, or flat-topped hills that formed the eastern horizon of the view from the village, as Felipe knocked at the door in the row of mud-built houses.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading From the brown blankets of a bed that stood by the wall a brindled bulldog was emerging, and apparently proposed to drive the intruder out.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading From the brown blankets of a bed that stood by the wall a brindled bulldog was emerging, and apparently proposed to drive the intruder out.
brindledadjective
having a grey or brown streak or a pattern or a patchy coloring; used especially of the patterned fur of cats
From this reading From the brown blankets of a bed that stood by the wall a brindled bulldog was emerging, and apparently proposed to drive the intruder out.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading From the brown blankets of a bed that stood by the wall a brindled bulldog was emerging, and apparently proposed to drive the intruder out.
bulldogverbUS /ˈbʊldɔːɡ/
attack viciously and ferociously
From this reading From the brown blankets of a bed that stood by the wall a brindled bulldog was emerging, and apparently proposed to drive the intruder out.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His knock was answered by a fierce growl from a dog, and a loud "Come in" in Spanish from a vigorous human voice.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading He opened the door, which was unlocked, and stepped cautiously inside.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His knock was answered by a fierce growl from a dog, and a loud "Come in" in Spanish from a vigorous human voice.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading His knock was answered by a fierce growl from a dog, and a loud "Come in" in Spanish from a vigorous human voice.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A LONE HAND The sun was just rising above the mesas, or flat-topped hills that formed the eastern horizon of the view from the village, as Felipe knocked at the door in the row of mud-built houses.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading From the brown blankets of a bed that stood by the wall a brindled bulldog was emerging, and apparently proposed to drive the intruder out.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading "Dry up, Faro, will you?" said the same voice in English, addressing the dog.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading A LONE HAND The sun was just rising above the mesas, or flat-topped hills that formed the eastern horizon of the view from the village, as Felipe knocked at the door in the row of mud-built houses.
emergingadjectiveUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/
coming to maturity
From this reading From the brown blankets of a bed that stood by the wall a brindled bulldog was emerging, and apparently proposed to drive the intruder out.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading "Dry up, Faro, will you?" said the same voice in English, addressing the dog.
FaronounUS /ˈferoʊ/
a card game in which players bet against the dealer on the cards he will draw from a dealing box
From this reading "Dry up, Faro, will you?" said the same voice in English, addressing the dog.
Felipe
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From this reading A LONE HAND The sun was just rising above the mesas, or flat-topped hills that formed the eastern horizon of the view from the village, as Felipe knocked at the door in the row of mud-built houses.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading His knock was answered by a fierce growl from a dog, and a loud "Come in" in Spanish from a vigorous human voice.
flat-toppedadjective
having a flat or flattened upper surface
From this reading A LONE HAND The sun was just rising above the mesas, or flat-topped hills that formed the eastern horizon of the view from the village, as Felipe knocked at the door in the row of mud-built houses.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading A LONE HAND The sun was just rising above the mesas, or flat-topped hills that formed the eastern horizon of the view from the village, as Felipe knocked at the door in the row of mud-built houses.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A LONE HAND The sun was just rising above the mesas, or flat-topped hills that formed the eastern horizon of the view from the village, as Felipe knocked at the door in the row of mud-built houses.
growlnounUS /ɡraʊl/
the sound of growling (as made by animals)
From this reading His knock was answered by a fierce growl from a dog, and a loud "Come in" in Spanish from a vigorous human voice.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A LONE HAND The sun was just rising above the mesas, or flat-topped hills that formed the eastern horizon of the view from the village, as Felipe knocked at the door in the row of mud-built houses.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He opened the door, which was unlocked, and stepped cautiously inside.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading A LONE HAND The sun was just rising above the mesas, or flat-topped hills that formed the eastern horizon of the view from the village, as Felipe knocked at the door in the row of mud-built houses.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His knock was answered by a fierce growl from a dog, and a loud "Come in" in Spanish from a vigorous human voice.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading A LONE HAND The sun was just rising above the mesas, or flat-topped hills that formed the eastern horizon of the view from the village, as Felipe knocked at the door in the row of mud-built houses.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A LONE HAND The sun was just rising above the mesas, or flat-topped hills that formed the eastern horizon of the view from the village, as Felipe knocked at the door in the row of mud-built houses.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading His knock was answered by a fierce growl from a dog, and a loud "Come in" in Spanish from a vigorous human voice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A LONE HAND The sun was just rising above the mesas, or flat-topped hills that formed the eastern horizon of the view from the village, as Felipe knocked at the door in the row of mud-built houses.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading He opened the door, which was unlocked, and stepped cautiously inside.
intrudernounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdər/
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading From the brown blankets of a bed that stood by the wall a brindled bulldog was emerging, and apparently proposed to drive the intruder out.
and nothing more
From this reading A LONE HAND The sun was just rising above the mesas, or flat-topped hills that formed the eastern horizon of the view from the village, as Felipe knocked at the door in the row of mud-built houses.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading His knock was answered by a fierce growl from a dog, and a loud "Come in" in Spanish from a vigorous human voice.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading A LONE HAND The sun was just rising above the mesas, or flat-topped hills that formed the eastern horizon of the view from the village, as Felipe knocked at the door in the row of mud-built houses.
LONEadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading A LONE HAND The sun was just rising above the mesas, or flat-topped hills that formed the eastern horizon of the view from the village, as Felipe knocked at the door in the row of mud-built houses.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading His knock was answered by a fierce growl from a dog, and a loud "Come in" in Spanish from a vigorous human voice.
mesas
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From this reading A LONE HAND The sun was just rising above the mesas, or flat-topped hills that formed the eastern horizon of the view from the village, as Felipe knocked at the door in the row of mud-built houses.
mud-built
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From this reading A LONE HAND The sun was just rising above the mesas, or flat-topped hills that formed the eastern horizon of the view from the village, as Felipe knocked at the door in the row of mud-built houses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LONE HAND The sun was just rising above the mesas, or flat-topped hills that formed the eastern horizon of the view from the village, as Felipe knocked at the door in the row of mud-built houses.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He opened the door, which was unlocked, and stepped cautiously inside.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A LONE HAND The sun was just rising above the mesas, or flat-topped hills that formed the eastern horizon of the view from the village, as Felipe knocked at the door in the row of mud-built houses.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From the brown blankets of a bed that stood by the wall a brindled bulldog was emerging, and apparently proposed to drive the intruder out.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading From the brown blankets of a bed that stood by the wall a brindled bulldog was emerging, and apparently proposed to drive the intruder out.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading A LONE HAND The sun was just rising above the mesas, or flat-topped hills that formed the eastern horizon of the view from the village, as Felipe knocked at the door in the row of mud-built houses.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading A LONE HAND The sun was just rising above the mesas, or flat-topped hills that formed the eastern horizon of the view from the village, as Felipe knocked at the door in the row of mud-built houses.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Dry up, Faro, will you?" said the same voice in English, addressing the dog.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Dry up, Faro, will you?" said the same voice in English, addressing the dog.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading His knock was answered by a fierce growl from a dog, and a loud "Come in" in Spanish from a vigorous human voice.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading He opened the door, which was unlocked, and stepped cautiously inside.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading From the brown blankets of a bed that stood by the wall a brindled bulldog was emerging, and apparently proposed to drive the intruder out.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading A LONE HAND The sun was just rising above the mesas, or flat-topped hills that formed the eastern horizon of the view from the village, as Felipe knocked at the door in the row of mud-built houses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A LONE HAND The sun was just rising above the mesas, or flat-topped hills that formed the eastern horizon of the view from the village, as Felipe knocked at the door in the row of mud-built houses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LONE HAND The sun was just rising above the mesas, or flat-topped hills that formed the eastern horizon of the view from the village, as Felipe knocked at the door in the row of mud-built houses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the brown blankets of a bed that stood by the wall a brindled bulldog was emerging, and apparently proposed to drive the intruder out.
unlockedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɑːkt/
not firmly fastened or secured
From this reading He opened the door, which was unlocked, and stepped cautiously inside.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Dry up, Faro, will you?" said the same voice in English, addressing the dog.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A LONE HAND The sun was just rising above the mesas, or flat-topped hills that formed the eastern horizon of the view from the village, as Felipe knocked at the door in the row of mud-built houses.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading His knock was answered by a fierce growl from a dog, and a loud "Come in" in Spanish from a vigorous human voice.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading A LONE HAND The sun was just rising above the mesas, or flat-topped hills that formed the eastern horizon of the view from the village, as Felipe knocked at the door in the row of mud-built houses.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading His knock was answered by a fierce growl from a dog, and a loud "Come in" in Spanish from a vigorous human voice.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading From the brown blankets of a bed that stood by the wall a brindled bulldog was emerging, and apparently proposed to drive the intruder out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A LONE HAND The sun was just rising above the mesas, or flat-topped hills that formed the eastern horizon of the view from the village, as Felipe knocked at the door in the row of mud-built houses.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He opened the door, which was unlocked, and stepped cautiously inside.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Dry up, Faro, will you?" said the same voice in English, addressing the dog.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Dry up, Faro, will you?" said the same voice in English, addressing the dog.
