used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I read it in a little house of call, in a whitewashed room that contained a cardboard cat labelled “The Best,” for sole ornament.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Four swarthy fellows, Mexican patriots, were talking noisily about their War of Independence, and the exploits of a General Trapelascis, who had been defeating the Spanish troops over there.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was almost impossible to connect them with a world that included Veronica’s delicate handwriting with the pencil lines erased at the base of each line of ink.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Four swarthy fellows, Mexican patriots, were talking noisily about their War of Independence, and the exploits of a General Trapelascis, who had been defeating the Spanish troops over there.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I was to come back; as soon as it was safe I was to come back; that was the main tenor of the letter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was almost impossible to connect them with a world that included Veronica’s delicate handwriting with the pencil lines erased at the base of each line of ink.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I was to come back; as soon as it was safe I was to come back; that was the main tenor of the letter.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading It was almost impossible to connect them with a world that included Veronica’s delicate handwriting with the pencil lines erased at the base of each line of ink.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They seemed to be infinitely more real.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Four swarthy fellows, Mexican patriots, were talking noisily about their War of Independence, and the exploits of a General Trapelascis, who had been defeating the Spanish troops over there.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I read it in a little house of call, in a whitewashed room that contained a cardboard cat labelled “The Best,” for sole ornament.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I read it in a little house of call, in a whitewashed room that contained a cardboard cat labelled “The Best,” for sole ornament.
cardboardnounUS /ˈkɑːrdbɔːrd/
a stiff moderately thick paper
From this reading I read it in a little house of call, in a whitewashed room that contained a cardboard cat labelled “The Best,” for sole ornament.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading I read it in a little house of call, in a whitewashed room that contained a cardboard cat labelled “The Best,” for sole ornament.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I was to come back; as soon as it was safe I was to come back; that was the main tenor of the letter.
connectverbUS /kəˈnekt/
connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading It was almost impossible to connect them with a world that included Veronica’s delicate handwriting with the pencil lines erased at the base of each line of ink.
gotten under control
From this reading I read it in a little house of call, in a whitewashed room that contained a cardboard cat labelled “The Best,” for sole ornament.
defeatingverbUS /dɪˈfiːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “defeat” — win a victory over
From this reading Four swarthy fellows, Mexican patriots, were talking noisily about their War of Independence, and the exploits of a General Trapelascis, who had been defeating the Spanish troops over there.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading It was almost impossible to connect them with a world that included Veronica’s delicate handwriting with the pencil lines erased at the base of each line of ink.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It was almost impossible to connect them with a world that included Veronica’s delicate handwriting with the pencil lines erased at the base of each line of ink.
erasedverbUS /ɪˈreɪst/
past form of “erase” — remove from memory or existence
From this reading It was almost impossible to connect them with a world that included Veronica’s delicate handwriting with the pencil lines erased at the base of each line of ink.
exploitsnounUS /ˈeksplɔɪts/
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading Four swarthy fellows, Mexican patriots, were talking noisily about their War of Independence, and the exploits of a General Trapelascis, who had been defeating the Spanish troops over there.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Four swarthy fellows, Mexican patriots, were talking noisily about their War of Independence, and the exploits of a General Trapelascis, who had been defeating the Spanish troops over there.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I read it in a little house of call, in a whitewashed room that contained a cardboard cat labelled “The Best,” for sole ornament.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four swarthy fellows, Mexican patriots, were talking noisily about their War of Independence, and the exploits of a General Trapelascis, who had been defeating the Spanish troops over there.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Four swarthy fellows, Mexican patriots, were talking noisily about their War of Independence, and the exploits of a General Trapelascis, who had been defeating the Spanish troops over there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Four swarthy fellows, Mexican patriots, were talking noisily about their War of Independence, and the exploits of a General Trapelascis, who had been defeating the Spanish troops over there.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading It was almost impossible to connect them with a world that included Veronica’s delicate handwriting with the pencil lines erased at the base of each line of ink.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I read it in a little house of call, in a whitewashed room that contained a cardboard cat labelled “The Best,” for sole ornament.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was to come back; as soon as it was safe I was to come back; that was the main tenor of the letter.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was almost impossible to connect them with a world that included Veronica’s delicate handwriting with the pencil lines erased at the base of each line of ink.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I read it in a little house of call, in a whitewashed room that contained a cardboard cat labelled “The Best,” for sole ornament.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading It was almost impossible to connect them with a world that included Veronica’s delicate handwriting with the pencil lines erased at the base of each line of ink.
IndependencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading Four swarthy fellows, Mexican patriots, were talking noisily about their War of Independence, and the exploits of a General Trapelascis, who had been defeating the Spanish troops over there.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading They seemed to be infinitely more real.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading It was almost impossible to connect them with a world that included Veronica’s delicate handwriting with the pencil lines erased at the base of each line of ink.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was to come back; as soon as it was safe I was to come back; that was the main tenor of the letter.
labelledadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbəld/
bearing or marked with a label or tag
From this reading I read it in a little house of call, in a whitewashed room that contained a cardboard cat labelled “The Best,” for sole ornament.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I was to come back; as soon as it was safe I was to come back; that was the main tenor of the letter.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading It was almost impossible to connect them with a world that included Veronica’s delicate handwriting with the pencil lines erased at the base of each line of ink.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading It was almost impossible to connect them with a world that included Veronica’s delicate handwriting with the pencil lines erased at the base of each line of ink.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I read it in a little house of call, in a whitewashed room that contained a cardboard cat labelled “The Best,” for sole ornament.
most important element
From this reading I was to come back; as soon as it was safe I was to come back; that was the main tenor of the letter.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading Four swarthy fellows, Mexican patriots, were talking noisily about their War of Independence, and the exploits of a General Trapelascis, who had been defeating the Spanish troops over there.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They seemed to be infinitely more real.
noisilyadverbUS /ˈnɔɪzəli/
with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound
From this reading Four swarthy fellows, Mexican patriots, were talking noisily about their War of Independence, and the exploits of a General Trapelascis, who had been defeating the Spanish troops over there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was to come back; as soon as it was safe I was to come back; that was the main tenor of the letter.
ornamentverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmənt/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading I read it in a little house of call, in a whitewashed room that contained a cardboard cat labelled “The Best,” for sole ornament.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Four swarthy fellows, Mexican patriots, were talking noisily about their War of Independence, and the exploits of a General Trapelascis, who had been defeating the Spanish troops over there.
patriotsnounUS /ˈpeɪtriəts/
plural of “patriot” — one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading Four swarthy fellows, Mexican patriots, were talking noisily about their War of Independence, and the exploits of a General Trapelascis, who had been defeating the Spanish troops over there.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading It was almost impossible to connect them with a world that included Veronica’s delicate handwriting with the pencil lines erased at the base of each line of ink.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I read it in a little house of call, in a whitewashed room that contained a cardboard cat labelled “The Best,” for sole ornament.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading They seemed to be infinitely more real.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I read it in a little house of call, in a whitewashed room that contained a cardboard cat labelled “The Best,” for sole ornament.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading I was to come back; as soon as it was safe I was to come back; that was the main tenor of the letter.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They seemed to be infinitely more real.
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading I read it in a little house of call, in a whitewashed room that contained a cardboard cat labelled “The Best,” for sole ornament.
in the near future
From this reading I was to come back; as soon as it was safe I was to come back; that was the main tenor of the letter.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading Four swarthy fellows, Mexican patriots, were talking noisily about their War of Independence, and the exploits of a General Trapelascis, who had been defeating the Spanish troops over there.
swarthyadjectiveUS /ˈswɔːrði/
naturally having skin of a dark color
From this reading Four swarthy fellows, Mexican patriots, were talking noisily about their War of Independence, and the exploits of a General Trapelascis, who had been defeating the Spanish troops over there.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Four swarthy fellows, Mexican patriots, were talking noisily about their War of Independence, and the exploits of a General Trapelascis, who had been defeating the Spanish troops over there.
tenornounUS /ˈtenər/
the adult male singing voice above baritone
From this reading I was to come back; as soon as it was safe I was to come back; that was the main tenor of the letter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was to come back; as soon as it was safe I was to come back; that was the main tenor of the letter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was to come back; as soon as it was safe I was to come back; that was the main tenor of the letter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Four swarthy fellows, Mexican patriots, were talking noisily about their War of Independence, and the exploits of a General Trapelascis, who had been defeating the Spanish troops over there.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was almost impossible to connect them with a world that included Veronica’s delicate handwriting with the pencil lines erased at the base of each line of ink.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Four swarthy fellows, Mexican patriots, were talking noisily about their War of Independence, and the exploits of a General Trapelascis, who had been defeating the Spanish troops over there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They seemed to be infinitely more real.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was to come back; as soon as it was safe I was to come back; that was the main tenor of the letter.
Trapelascis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Four swarthy fellows, Mexican patriots, were talking noisily about their War of Independence, and the exploits of a General Trapelascis, who had been defeating the Spanish troops over there.
soldiers collectively
From this reading Four swarthy fellows, Mexican patriots, were talking noisily about their War of Independence, and the exploits of a General Trapelascis, who had been defeating the Spanish troops over there.
Veronica's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was almost impossible to connect them with a world that included Veronica’s delicate handwriting with the pencil lines erased at the base of each line of ink.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Four swarthy fellows, Mexican patriots, were talking noisily about their War of Independence, and the exploits of a General Trapelascis, who had been defeating the Spanish troops over there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was to come back; as soon as it was safe I was to come back; that was the main tenor of the letter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Four swarthy fellows, Mexican patriots, were talking noisily about their War of Independence, and the exploits of a General Trapelascis, who had been defeating the Spanish troops over there.
whitewashedadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪtwɑːʃt/
coated with whitewash
From this reading I read it in a little house of call, in a whitewashed room that contained a cardboard cat labelled “The Best,” for sole ornament.
which person or people
From this reading Four swarthy fellows, Mexican patriots, were talking noisily about their War of Independence, and the exploits of a General Trapelascis, who had been defeating the Spanish troops over there.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was almost impossible to connect them with a world that included Veronica’s delicate handwriting with the pencil lines erased at the base of each line of ink.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was almost impossible to connect them with a world that included Veronica’s delicate handwriting with the pencil lines erased at the base of each line of ink.
