used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [#] ’Yuesencia’ is a contraction for ’excellencia.’
in actual fact
From this reading He was doing it quite calmly, and was actually smiling.
(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 ’It’s just as I thought, Billums; that firing at us was all a bluff.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Zorilla has broken through our chaps on the right and is marching along the track to El Castellan.’
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Zorilla has broken through our chaps on the right and is marching along the track to El Castellan.’
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ’It’s just as I thought, Billums; that firing at us was all a bluff.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ’It’s just as I thought, Billums; that firing at us was all a bluff.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Somebody brought a lantern, and he began scribbling orders, tearing the pages out of a note book and handing them to messengers, who ran off.
Billums
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From this reading ’It’s just as I thought, Billums; that firing at us was all a bluff.
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading ’It’s just as I thought, Billums; that firing at us was all a bluff.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Somebody brought a lantern, and he began scribbling orders, tearing the pages out of a note book and handing them to messengers, who ran off.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Zorilla has broken through our chaps on the right and is marching along the track to El Castellan.’
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Somebody brought a lantern, and he began scribbling orders, tearing the pages out of a note book and handing them to messengers, who ran off.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading He was doing it quite calmly, and was actually smiling.
Castellan
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From this reading Zorilla has broken through our chaps on the right and is marching along the track to El Castellan.’
chapsnounUS /tʃæps/
plural of “chap” — a boy or man
From this reading Zorilla has broken through our chaps on the right and is marching along the track to El Castellan.’
contractionnounUS /kənˈtrækʃən/
(physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
From this reading [#] ’Yuesencia’ is a contraction for ’excellencia.’
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He was doing it quite calmly, and was actually smiling.
ElnounUS /el/
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
From this reading Zorilla has broken through our chaps on the right and is marching along the track to El Castellan.’
excellencia
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From this reading [#] ’Yuesencia’ is a contraction for ’excellencia.’
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading ’It’s just as I thought, Billums; that firing at us was all a bluff.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading [#] ’Yuesencia’ is a contraction for ’excellencia.’
handingverbUS /ˈhændɪŋ/
-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of
From this reading Somebody brought a lantern, and he began scribbling orders, tearing the pages out of a note book and handing them to messengers, who ran off.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Zorilla has broken through our chaps on the right and is marching along the track to El Castellan.’
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Somebody brought a lantern, and he began scribbling orders, tearing the pages out of a note book and handing them to messengers, who ran off.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ’It’s just as I thought, Billums; that firing at us was all a bluff.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [#] ’Yuesencia’ is a contraction for ’excellencia.’
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was doing it quite calmly, and was actually smiling.
It's
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From this reading ’It’s just as I thought, Billums; that firing at us was all a bluff.
and nothing more
From this reading ’It’s just as I thought, Billums; that firing at us was all a bluff.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading Somebody brought a lantern, and he began scribbling orders, tearing the pages out of a note book and handing them to messengers, who ran off.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading Zorilla has broken through our chaps on the right and is marching along the track to El Castellan.’
messengersnounUS /ˈmesəndʒərz/
plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message
From this reading Somebody brought a lantern, and he began scribbling orders, tearing the pages out of a note book and handing them to messengers, who ran off.
a brief written record
From this reading Somebody brought a lantern, and he began scribbling orders, tearing the pages out of a note book and handing them to messengers, who ran off.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Somebody brought a lantern, and he began scribbling orders, tearing the pages out of a note book and handing them to messengers, who ran off.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Somebody brought a lantern, and he began scribbling orders, tearing the pages out of a note book and handing them to messengers, who ran off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Zorilla has broken through our chaps on the right and is marching along the track to El Castellan.’
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Somebody brought a lantern, and he began scribbling orders, tearing the pages out of a note book and handing them to messengers, who ran off.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Zorilla has broken through our chaps on the right and is marching along the track to El Castellan.’
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Somebody brought a lantern, and he began scribbling orders, tearing the pages out of a note book and handing them to messengers, who ran off.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Somebody brought a lantern, and he began scribbling orders, tearing the pages out of a note book and handing them to messengers, who ran off.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He was doing it quite calmly, and was actually smiling.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Somebody brought a lantern, and he began scribbling orders, tearing the pages out of a note book and handing them to messengers, who ran off.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Zorilla has broken through our chaps on the right and is marching along the track to El Castellan.’
scribblingverbUS /ˈskrɪbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “scribble” — write down quickly without much attention to detail
From this reading Somebody brought a lantern, and he began scribbling orders, tearing the pages out of a note book and handing them to messengers, who ran off.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading He was doing it quite calmly, and was actually smiling.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Somebody brought a lantern, and he began scribbling orders, tearing the pages out of a note book and handing them to messengers, who ran off.
tearingnounUS /ˈterɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading Somebody brought a lantern, and he began scribbling orders, tearing the pages out of a note book and handing them to messengers, who ran off.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ’It’s just as I thought, Billums; that firing at us was all a bluff.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Zorilla has broken through our chaps on the right and is marching along the track to El Castellan.’
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Somebody brought a lantern, and he began scribbling orders, tearing the pages out of a note book and handing them to messengers, who ran off.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading ’It’s just as I thought, Billums; that firing at us was all a bluff.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Zorilla has broken through our chaps on the right and is marching along the track to El Castellan.’
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Zorilla has broken through our chaps on the right and is marching along the track to El Castellan.’
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Zorilla has broken through our chaps on the right and is marching along the track to El Castellan.’
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ’It’s just as I thought, Billums; that firing at us was all a bluff.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ’It’s just as I thought, Billums; that firing at us was all a bluff.
which person or people
From this reading Somebody brought a lantern, and he began scribbling orders, tearing the pages out of a note book and handing them to messengers, who ran off.
Yuesencia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [#] ’Yuesencia’ is a contraction for ’excellencia.’
Zorilla
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From this reading Zorilla has broken through our chaps on the right and is marching along the track to El Castellan.’
