used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Motor Matt walked toward the man with the leveled revolver, the wood-hauler cried out a startled "_Madre mia!_" and gave a jump for the other man's arm.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading "What's the matter with you, José?" demanded the American, keeping his eyes on Matt as he talked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Motor Matt walked toward the man with the leveled revolver, the wood-hauler cried out a startled "_Madre mia!_" and gave a jump for the other man's arm.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Matt could not understand a word of what he was saying, any more than he could understand the talk which Clip had had with his uncle, the half-breed, but the change that came over the face of the American was remarkable.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading As Motor Matt walked toward the man with the leveled revolver, the wood-hauler cried out a startled "_Madre mia!_" and gave a jump for the other man's arm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Motor Matt walked toward the man with the leveled revolver, the wood-hauler cried out a startled "_Madre mia!_" and gave a jump for the other man's arm.
BASCOMB
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From this reading JOE BASCOMB.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Matt could not understand a word of what he was saying, any more than he could understand the talk which Clip had had with his uncle, the half-breed, but the change that came over the face of the American was remarkable.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Matt could not understand a word of what he was saying, any more than he could understand the talk which Clip had had with his uncle, the half-breed, but the change that came over the face of the American was remarkable.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Matt could not understand a word of what he was saying, any more than he could understand the talk which Clip had had with his uncle, the half-breed, but the change that came over the face of the American was remarkable.
ClipnounUS /klɪp/
a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun
From this reading Matt could not understand a word of what he was saying, any more than he could understand the talk which Clip had had with his uncle, the half-breed, but the change that came over the face of the American was remarkable.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Matt could not understand a word of what he was saying, any more than he could understand the talk which Clip had had with his uncle, the half-breed, but the change that came over the face of the American was remarkable.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading As Motor Matt walked toward the man with the leveled revolver, the wood-hauler cried out a startled "_Madre mia!_" and gave a jump for the other man's arm.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "What's the matter with you, José?" demanded the American, keeping his eyes on Matt as he talked.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "What's the matter with you, José?" demanded the American, keeping his eyes on Matt as he talked.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Matt could not understand a word of what he was saying, any more than he could understand the talk which Clip had had with his uncle, the half-breed, but the change that came over the face of the American was remarkable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As Motor Matt walked toward the man with the leveled revolver, the wood-hauler cried out a startled "_Madre mia!_" and gave a jump for the other man's arm.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As Motor Matt walked toward the man with the leveled revolver, the wood-hauler cried out a startled "_Madre mia!_" and gave a jump for the other man's arm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Matt could not understand a word of what he was saying, any more than he could understand the talk which Clip had had with his uncle, the half-breed, but the change that came over the face of the American was remarkable.
half-breednoun
an offensive term for an offspring of parents of different racial group (especially of Caucasian and American Indian ancestry)
From this reading Matt could not understand a word of what he was saying, any more than he could understand the talk which Clip had had with his uncle, the half-breed, but the change that came over the face of the American was remarkable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What's the matter with you, José?" demanded the American, keeping his eyes on Matt as he talked.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "What's the matter with you, José?" demanded the American, keeping his eyes on Matt as he talked.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading José launched into a torrent of Spanish.
JOE
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From this reading JOE BASCOMB.
José
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From this reading "What's the matter with you, José?" demanded the American, keeping his eyes on Matt as he talked.
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading As Motor Matt walked toward the man with the leveled revolver, the wood-hauler cried out a startled "_Madre mia!_" and gave a jump for the other man's arm.
conformity or harmony
From this reading "What's the matter with you, José?" demanded the American, keeping his eyes on Matt as he talked.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading José launched into a torrent of Spanish.
leveledverbUS /ˈlevəld/
past form of “level” — aim at
From this reading As Motor Matt walked toward the man with the leveled revolver, the wood-hauler cried out a startled "_Madre mia!_" and gave a jump for the other man's arm.
Madre
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From this reading As Motor Matt walked toward the man with the leveled revolver, the wood-hauler cried out a startled "_Madre mia!_" and gave a jump for the other man's arm.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As Motor Matt walked toward the man with the leveled revolver, the wood-hauler cried out a startled "_Madre mia!_" and gave a jump for the other man's arm.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As Motor Matt walked toward the man with the leveled revolver, the wood-hauler cried out a startled "_Madre mia!_" and gave a jump for the other man's arm.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading As Motor Matt walked toward the man with the leveled revolver, the wood-hauler cried out a startled "_Madre mia!_" and gave a jump for the other man's arm.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "What's the matter with you, José?" demanded the American, keeping his eyes on Matt as he talked.
mia
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From this reading As Motor Matt walked toward the man with the leveled revolver, the wood-hauler cried out a startled "_Madre mia!_" and gave a jump for the other man's arm.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Matt could not understand a word of what he was saying, any more than he could understand the talk which Clip had had with his uncle, the half-breed, but the change that came over the face of the American was remarkable.
MotornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading As Motor Matt walked toward the man with the leveled revolver, the wood-hauler cried out a startled "_Madre mia!_" and gave a jump for the other man's arm.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Matt could not understand a word of what he was saying, any more than he could understand the talk which Clip had had with his uncle, the half-breed, but the change that came over the face of the American was remarkable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading José launched into a torrent of Spanish.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "What's the matter with you, José?" demanded the American, keeping his eyes on Matt as he talked.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As Motor Matt walked toward the man with the leveled revolver, the wood-hauler cried out a startled "_Madre mia!_" and gave a jump for the other man's arm.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As Motor Matt walked toward the man with the leveled revolver, the wood-hauler cried out a startled "_Madre mia!_" and gave a jump for the other man's arm.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Matt could not understand a word of what he was saying, any more than he could understand the talk which Clip had had with his uncle, the half-breed, but the change that came over the face of the American was remarkable.
unusual or striking
From this reading Matt could not understand a word of what he was saying, any more than he could understand the talk which Clip had had with his uncle, the half-breed, but the change that came over the face of the American was remarkable.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading As Motor Matt walked toward the man with the leveled revolver, the wood-hauler cried out a startled "_Madre mia!_" and gave a jump for the other man's arm.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Matt could not understand a word of what he was saying, any more than he could understand the talk which Clip had had with his uncle, the half-breed, but the change that came over the face of the American was remarkable.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading José launched into a torrent of Spanish.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading As Motor Matt walked toward the man with the leveled revolver, the wood-hauler cried out a startled "_Madre mia!_" and gave a jump for the other man's arm.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Matt could not understand a word of what he was saying, any more than he could understand the talk which Clip had had with his uncle, the half-breed, but the change that came over the face of the American was remarkable.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "What's the matter with you, José?" demanded the American, keeping his eyes on Matt as he talked.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Matt could not understand a word of what he was saying, any more than he could understand the talk which Clip had had with his uncle, the half-breed, but the change that came over the face of the American was remarkable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Matt could not understand a word of what he was saying, any more than he could understand the talk which Clip had had with his uncle, the half-breed, but the change that came over the face of the American was remarkable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Motor Matt walked toward the man with the leveled revolver, the wood-hauler cried out a startled "_Madre mia!_" and gave a jump for the other man's arm.
torrentnounUS /ˈtɔːrənt/
a heavy rain
From this reading José launched into a torrent of Spanish.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As Motor Matt walked toward the man with the leveled revolver, the wood-hauler cried out a startled "_Madre mia!_" and gave a jump for the other man's arm.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Matt could not understand a word of what he was saying, any more than he could understand the talk which Clip had had with his uncle, the half-breed, but the change that came over the face of the American was remarkable.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Matt could not understand a word of what he was saying, any more than he could understand the talk which Clip had had with his uncle, the half-breed, but the change that came over the face of the American was remarkable.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading As Motor Matt walked toward the man with the leveled revolver, the wood-hauler cried out a startled "_Madre mia!_" and gave a jump for the other man's arm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Matt could not understand a word of what he was saying, any more than he could understand the talk which Clip had had with his uncle, the half-breed, but the change that came over the face of the American was remarkable.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Matt could not understand a word of what he was saying, any more than he could understand the talk which Clip had had with his uncle, the half-breed, but the change that came over the face of the American was remarkable.
What's
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From this reading "What's the matter with you, José?" demanded the American, keeping his eyes on Matt as he talked.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Matt could not understand a word of what he was saying, any more than he could understand the talk which Clip had had with his uncle, the half-breed, but the change that came over the face of the American was remarkable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As Motor Matt walked toward the man with the leveled revolver, the wood-hauler cried out a startled "_Madre mia!_" and gave a jump for the other man's arm.
wood-hauler
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From this reading As Motor Matt walked toward the man with the leveled revolver, the wood-hauler cried out a startled "_Madre mia!_" and gave a jump for the other man's arm.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Matt could not understand a word of what he was saying, any more than he could understand the talk which Clip had had with his uncle, the half-breed, but the change that came over the face of the American was remarkable.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What's the matter with you, José?" demanded the American, keeping his eyes on Matt as he talked.
