Chapter XIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE MAGISTRATE SPEAKS "I only know that Don Roberto has killed a man, that they have brought his body wrapped in tentcloth and laid it near the olive press, under the trees.

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading She was less agitated in the relation of this news than over the prospect last night that her betrayal of the American's presence on the ranch might be discovered by her niece.

(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 That is all I know."

possessive form of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading She was less agitated in the relation of this news than over the prospect last night that her betrayal of the American's presence on the ranch might be discovered by her niece.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE MAGISTRATE SPEAKS "I only know that Don Roberto has killed a man, that they have brought his body wrapped in tentcloth and laid it near the olive press, under the trees.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading She was less agitated in the relation of this news than over the prospect last night that her betrayal of the American's presence on the ranch might be discovered by her niece.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Dead men had come in her way before, and men who had fallen by violence.

The action of betraying one's country, a group, or a person; breach of trust.

From this reading She was less agitated in the relation of this news than over the prospect last night that her betrayal of the American's presence on the ranch might be discovered by her niece.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading THE MAGISTRATE SPEAKS "I only know that Don Roberto has killed a man, that they have brought his body wrapped in tentcloth and laid it near the olive press, under the trees.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading THE MAGISTRATE SPEAKS "I only know that Don Roberto has killed a man, that they have brought his body wrapped in tentcloth and laid it near the olive press, under the trees.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Doña Carlota was not greatly moved by the event.

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From this reading Doña Carlota was not greatly moved by the event.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Dead men had come in her way before, and men who had fallen by violence.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Dead men had come in her way before, and men who had fallen by violence.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading She was less agitated in the relation of this news than over the prospect last night that her betrayal of the American's presence on the ranch might be discovered by her niece.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading THE MAGISTRATE SPEAKS "I only know that Don Roberto has killed a man, that they have brought his body wrapped in tentcloth and laid it near the olive press, under the trees.

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From this reading Doña Carlota was not greatly moved by the event.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Doña Carlota was not greatly moved by the event.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Dead men had come in her way before, and men who had fallen by violence.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Doña Carlota was not greatly moved by the event.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Dead men had come in her way before, and men who had fallen by violence.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE MAGISTRATE SPEAKS "I only know that Don Roberto has killed a man, that they have brought his body wrapped in tentcloth and laid it near the olive press, under the trees.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE MAGISTRATE SPEAKS "I only know that Don Roberto has killed a man, that they have brought his body wrapped in tentcloth and laid it near the olive press, under the trees.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Dead men had come in her way before, and men who had fallen by violence.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE MAGISTRATE SPEAKS "I only know that Don Roberto has killed a man, that they have brought his body wrapped in tentcloth and laid it near the olive press, under the trees.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE MAGISTRATE SPEAKS "I only know that Don Roberto has killed a man, that they have brought his body wrapped in tentcloth and laid it near the olive press, under the trees.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE MAGISTRATE SPEAKS "I only know that Don Roberto has killed a man, that they have brought his body wrapped in tentcloth and laid it near the olive press, under the trees.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading That is all I know."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE MAGISTRATE SPEAKS "I only know that Don Roberto has killed a man, that they have brought his body wrapped in tentcloth and laid it near the olive press, under the trees.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading THE MAGISTRATE SPEAKS "I only know that Don Roberto has killed a man, that they have brought his body wrapped in tentcloth and laid it near the olive press, under the trees.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading THE MAGISTRATE SPEAKS "I only know that Don Roberto has killed a man, that they have brought his body wrapped in tentcloth and laid it near the olive press, under the trees.

set down according to a plan

From this reading THE MAGISTRATE SPEAKS "I only know that Don Roberto has killed a man, that they have brought his body wrapped in tentcloth and laid it near the olive press, under the trees.

immediately past

From this reading She was less agitated in the relation of this news than over the prospect last night that her betrayal of the American's presence on the ranch might be discovered by her niece.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading She was less agitated in the relation of this news than over the prospect last night that her betrayal of the American's presence on the ranch might be discovered by her niece.

a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)

From this reading THE MAGISTRATE SPEAKS "I only know that Don Roberto has killed a man, that they have brought his body wrapped in tentcloth and laid it near the olive press, under the trees.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE MAGISTRATE SPEAKS "I only know that Don Roberto has killed a man, that they have brought his body wrapped in tentcloth and laid it near the olive press, under the trees.

the force of workers available

From this reading Dead men had come in her way before, and men who had fallen by violence.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading She was less agitated in the relation of this news than over the prospect last night that her betrayal of the American's presence on the ranch might be discovered by her niece.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Doña Carlota was not greatly moved by the event.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading THE MAGISTRATE SPEAKS "I only know that Don Roberto has killed a man, that they have brought his body wrapped in tentcloth and laid it near the olive press, under the trees.

information about recent and important events

From this reading She was less agitated in the relation of this news than over the prospect last night that her betrayal of the American's presence on the ranch might be discovered by her niece.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading She was less agitated in the relation of this news than over the prospect last night that her betrayal of the American's presence on the ranch might be discovered by her niece.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading She was less agitated in the relation of this news than over the prospect last night that her betrayal of the American's presence on the ranch might be discovered by her niece.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Doña Carlota was not greatly moved by the event.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She was less agitated in the relation of this news than over the prospect last night that her betrayal of the American's presence on the ranch might be discovered by her niece.

of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive

From this reading THE MAGISTRATE SPEAKS "I only know that Don Roberto has killed a man, that they have brought his body wrapped in tentcloth and laid it near the olive press, under the trees.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She was less agitated in the relation of this news than over the prospect last night that her betrayal of the American's presence on the ranch might be discovered by her niece.

and nothing more

From this reading THE MAGISTRATE SPEAKS "I only know that Don Roberto has killed a man, that they have brought his body wrapped in tentcloth and laid it near the olive press, under the trees.

above and across; more than

From this reading She was less agitated in the relation of this news than over the prospect last night that her betrayal of the American's presence on the ranch might be discovered by her niece.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading She was less agitated in the relation of this news than over the prospect last night that her betrayal of the American's presence on the ranch might be discovered by her niece.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading THE MAGISTRATE SPEAKS "I only know that Don Roberto has killed a man, that they have brought his body wrapped in tentcloth and laid it near the olive press, under the trees.

the possibility of future success

From this reading She was less agitated in the relation of this news than over the prospect last night that her betrayal of the American's presence on the ranch might be discovered by her niece.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading She was less agitated in the relation of this news than over the prospect last night that her betrayal of the American's presence on the ranch might be discovered by her niece.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading She was less agitated in the relation of this news than over the prospect last night that her betrayal of the American's presence on the ranch might be discovered by her niece.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE MAGISTRATE SPEAKS "I only know that Don Roberto has killed a man, that they have brought his body wrapped in tentcloth and laid it near the olive press, under the trees.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She was less agitated in the relation of this news than over the prospect last night that her betrayal of the American's presence on the ranch might be discovered by her niece.

third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech

From this reading THE MAGISTRATE SPEAKS "I only know that Don Roberto has killed a man, that they have brought his body wrapped in tentcloth and laid it near the olive press, under the trees.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE MAGISTRATE SPEAKS "I only know that Don Roberto has killed a man, that they have brought his body wrapped in tentcloth and laid it near the olive press, under the trees.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She was less agitated in the relation of this news than over the prospect last night that her betrayal of the American's presence on the ranch might be discovered by her niece.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE MAGISTRATE SPEAKS "I only know that Don Roberto has killed a man, that they have brought his body wrapped in tentcloth and laid it near the olive press, under the trees.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE MAGISTRATE SPEAKS "I only know that Don Roberto has killed a man, that they have brought his body wrapped in tentcloth and laid it near the olive press, under the trees.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE MAGISTRATE SPEAKS "I only know that Don Roberto has killed a man, that they have brought his body wrapped in tentcloth and laid it near the olive press, under the trees.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading She was less agitated in the relation of this news than over the prospect last night that her betrayal of the American's presence on the ranch might be discovered by her niece.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading THE MAGISTRATE SPEAKS "I only know that Don Roberto has killed a man, that they have brought his body wrapped in tentcloth and laid it near the olive press, under the trees.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading THE MAGISTRATE SPEAKS "I only know that Don Roberto has killed a man, that they have brought his body wrapped in tentcloth and laid it near the olive press, under the trees.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading Dead men had come in her way before, and men who had fallen by violence.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Doña Carlota was not greatly moved by the event.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Dead men had come in her way before, and men who had fallen by violence.

which person or people

From this reading Dead men had come in her way before, and men who had fallen by violence.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading THE MAGISTRATE SPEAKS "I only know that Don Roberto has killed a man, that they have brought his body wrapped in tentcloth and laid it near the olive press, under the trees.