used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
abductionnounUS /æbˈdʌkʃən/
the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife
From this reading There were men among the Mexicans who burned to avenge the insult of the abduction, and were ready and eager for the signal to fight.
having companions or an escort
From this reading It was Manuelita returning, accompanied by Stephens and the Navajos.
adjustedadjectiveUS /əˈdʒʌstɪd/
altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
From this reading There were muttered threats and sonorous Spanish curses, deep if not loud, hurled against the raiders, and pistols were loosened in their holsters, and belts drawn tighter and adjusted, as the party drew near.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading There were muttered threats and sonorous Spanish curses, deep if not loud, hurled against the raiders, and pistols were loosened in their holsters, and belts drawn tighter and adjusted, as the party drew near.
(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 they waited for was the word to begin.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There were men among the Mexicans who burned to avenge the insult of the abduction, and were ready and eager for the signal to fight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
avengeverbUS /əˈvendʒ/
take revenge for a perceived wrong
From this reading There were men among the Mexicans who burned to avenge the insult of the abduction, and were ready and eager for the signal to fight.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading All they waited for was the word to begin.
beltsnounUS /belts/
plural of “belt” — endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading There were muttered threats and sonorous Spanish curses, deep if not loud, hurled against the raiders, and pistols were loosened in their holsters, and belts drawn tighter and adjusted, as the party drew near.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading There were men among the Mexicans who burned to avenge the insult of the abduction, and were ready and eager for the signal to fight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was Manuelita returning, accompanied by Stephens and the Navajos.
cavalcadenounUS /ˈkævəlkeɪd/
a procession of people traveling on horseback
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
cursesnounUS /ˈkɜːrsɪz/
plural of “curse” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading There were muttered threats and sonorous Spanish curses, deep if not loud, hurled against the raiders, and pistols were loosened in their holsters, and belts drawn tighter and adjusted, as the party drew near.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading There were muttered threats and sonorous Spanish curses, deep if not loud, hurled against the raiders, and pistols were loosened in their holsters, and belts drawn tighter and adjusted, as the party drew near.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading There were muttered threats and sonorous Spanish curses, deep if not loud, hurled against the raiders, and pistols were loosened in their holsters, and belts drawn tighter and adjusted, as the party drew near.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading There were muttered threats and sonorous Spanish curses, deep if not loud, hurled against the raiders, and pistols were loosened in their holsters, and belts drawn tighter and adjusted, as the party drew near.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading There were men among the Mexicans who burned to avenge the insult of the abduction, and were ready and eager for the signal to fight.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading There were men among the Mexicans who burned to avenge the insult of the abduction, and were ready and eager for the signal to fight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were men among the Mexicans who burned to avenge the insult of the abduction, and were ready and eager for the signal to fight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
holsters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were muttered threats and sonorous Spanish curses, deep if not loud, hurled against the raiders, and pistols were loosened in their holsters, and belts drawn tighter and adjusted, as the party drew near.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
hurledverbUS /hɜːrld/
past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully
From this reading There were muttered threats and sonorous Spanish curses, deep if not loud, hurled against the raiders, and pistols were loosened in their holsters, and belts drawn tighter and adjusted, as the party drew near.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There were muttered threats and sonorous Spanish curses, deep if not loud, hurled against the raiders, and pistols were loosened in their holsters, and belts drawn tighter and adjusted, as the party drew near.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading There were men among the Mexicans who burned to avenge the insult of the abduction, and were ready and eager for the signal to fight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
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 WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
loosenedadjectiveUS /ˈluːsənd/
straightened out
From this reading There were muttered threats and sonorous Spanish curses, deep if not loud, hurled against the raiders, and pistols were loosened in their holsters, and belts drawn tighter and adjusted, as the party drew near.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading There were muttered threats and sonorous Spanish curses, deep if not loud, hurled against the raiders, and pistols were loosened in their holsters, and belts drawn tighter and adjusted, as the party drew near.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
Manuelita
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was Manuelita returning, accompanied by Stephens and the Navajos.
the force of workers available
From this reading There were men among the Mexicans who burned to avenge the insult of the abduction, and were ready and eager for the signal to fight.
MexicansnounUS /ˈmeksɪkənz/
plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading There were muttered threats and sonorous Spanish curses, deep if not loud, hurled against the raiders, and pistols were loosened in their holsters, and belts drawn tighter and adjusted, as the party drew near.
NavajosnounUS /ˈnɑːvəhoʊz/
plural of “navajo” — a member of an Athapaskan people that migrated to Arizona and New Mexico and Utah
From this reading It was Manuelita returning, accompanied by Stephens and the Navajos.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading There were muttered threats and sonorous Spanish curses, deep if not loud, hurled against the raiders, and pistols were loosened in their holsters, and belts drawn tighter and adjusted, as the party drew near.
Nepomuceno's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
the middle of the day
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There were muttered threats and sonorous Spanish curses, deep if not loud, hurled against the raiders, and pistols were loosened in their holsters, and belts drawn tighter and adjusted, as the party drew near.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading There were muttered threats and sonorous Spanish curses, deep if not loud, hurled against the raiders, and pistols were loosened in their holsters, and belts drawn tighter and adjusted, as the party drew near.
pistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading There were muttered threats and sonorous Spanish curses, deep if not loud, hurled against the raiders, and pistols were loosened in their holsters, and belts drawn tighter and adjusted, as the party drew near.
raidersnounUS /ˈreɪdərz/
plural of “raider” — someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
From this reading There were muttered threats and sonorous Spanish curses, deep if not loud, hurled against the raiders, and pistols were loosened in their holsters, and belts drawn tighter and adjusted, as the party drew near.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading There were men among the Mexicans who burned to avenge the insult of the abduction, and were ready and eager for the signal to fight.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading It was Manuelita returning, accompanied by Stephens and the Navajos.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
cut with a saw
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
sierranounUS /siˈerə/
a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline)
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading There were men among the Mexicans who burned to avenge the insult of the abduction, and were ready and eager for the signal to fight.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
sonorousadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːnərəs/
full and loud and deep
From this reading There were muttered threats and sonorous Spanish curses, deep if not loud, hurled against the raiders, and pistols were loosened in their holsters, and belts drawn tighter and adjusted, as the party drew near.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading There were muttered threats and sonorous Spanish curses, deep if not loud, hurled against the raiders, and pistols were loosened in their holsters, and belts drawn tighter and adjusted, as the party drew near.
StephensnounUS /ˈstiːvənz/
plural of “stephen” — English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading It was Manuelita returning, accompanied by Stephens and the Navajos.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There were muttered threats and sonorous Spanish curses, deep if not loud, hurled against the raiders, and pistols were loosened in their holsters, and belts drawn tighter and adjusted, as the party drew near.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were muttered threats and sonorous Spanish curses, deep if not loud, hurled against the raiders, and pistols were loosened in their holsters, and belts drawn tighter and adjusted, as the party drew near.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All they waited for was the word to begin.
threatsnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading There were muttered threats and sonorous Spanish curses, deep if not loud, hurled against the raiders, and pistols were loosened in their holsters, and belts drawn tighter and adjusted, as the party drew near.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
tighteradjectiveUS /ˈtaɪtər/
comparative of “tight” — closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading There were muttered threats and sonorous Spanish curses, deep if not loud, hurled against the raiders, and pistols were loosened in their holsters, and belts drawn tighter and adjusted, as the party drew near.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were men among the Mexicans who burned to avenge the insult of the abduction, and were ready and eager for the signal to fight.
TwilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
WEIGHINGnounUS /ˈweɪɪŋ/
careful consideration
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were muttered threats and sonorous Spanish curses, deep if not loud, hurled against the raiders, and pistols were loosened in their holsters, and belts drawn tighter and adjusted, as the party drew near.
which person or people
From this reading WEIGHING THE SILVER Twilight was falling as the armed band of Mexicans who had waited since noon around Don Nepomuceno's house saw through the dusk a long cavalcade approaching from the sierra, and in the front of it a lady mounted on a horse, and a man running at her side.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading All they waited for was the word to begin.
