used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Within the next few days Ramon was sharply reminded that he lived in a little town where news travels fast and nobody’s business is exclusively his own.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Cortez came into his office and accepted a seat and a cigar with that respectful but worried manner which always indicated that he had something to say.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Cortez came into his office and accepted a seat and a cigar with that respectful but worried manner which always indicated that he had something to say.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Within the next few days Ramon was sharply reminded that he lived in a little town where news travels fast and nobody’s business is exclusively his own.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Ramon enquired, a bit testily.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Within the next few days Ramon was sharply reminded that he lived in a little town where news travels fast and nobody’s business is exclusively his own.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Cortez came into his office and accepted a seat and a cigar with that respectful but worried manner which always indicated that he had something to say.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Cortez came into his office and accepted a seat and a cigar with that respectful but worried manner which always indicated that he had something to say.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Cortez came into his office and accepted a seat and a cigar with that respectful but worried manner which always indicated that he had something to say.
CorteznounUS /kɔːrˈtez/
Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1485-1547)
From this reading Cortez came into his office and accepted a seat and a cigar with that respectful but worried manner which always indicated that he had something to say.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Within the next few days Ramon was sharply reminded that he lived in a little town where news travels fast and nobody’s business is exclusively his own.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading “I hear you lost five hundred dollars the other night,” he observed gravely, watching his young employer’s face.
employer'snounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
possessive form of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading “I hear you lost five hundred dollars the other night,” he observed gravely, watching his young employer’s face.
enquired
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From this reading Ramon enquired, a bit testily.
exclusivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading Within the next few days Ramon was sharply reminded that he lived in a little town where news travels fast and nobody’s business is exclusively his own.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “I hear you lost five hundred dollars the other night,” he observed gravely, watching his young employer’s face.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Within the next few days Ramon was sharply reminded that he lived in a little town where news travels fast and nobody’s business is exclusively his own.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Within the next few days Ramon was sharply reminded that he lived in a little town where news travels fast and nobody’s business is exclusively his own.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading “I hear you lost five hundred dollars the other night,” he observed gravely, watching his young employer’s face.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading “I hear you lost five hundred dollars the other night,” he observed gravely, watching his young employer’s face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cortez came into his office and accepted a seat and a cigar with that respectful but worried manner which always indicated that he had something to say.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Within the next few days Ramon was sharply reminded that he lived in a little town where news travels fast and nobody’s business is exclusively his own.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “I hear you lost five hundred dollars the other night,” he observed gravely, watching his young employer’s face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Within the next few days Ramon was sharply reminded that he lived in a little town where news travels fast and nobody’s business is exclusively his own.
ten 10s
From this reading “I hear you lost five hundred dollars the other night,” he observed gravely, watching his young employer’s face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I hear you lost five hundred dollars the other night,” he observed gravely, watching his young employer’s face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Within the next few days Ramon was sharply reminded that he lived in a little town where news travels fast and nobody’s business is exclusively his own.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Cortez came into his office and accepted a seat and a cigar with that respectful but worried manner which always indicated that he had something to say.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Cortez came into his office and accepted a seat and a cigar with that respectful but worried manner which always indicated that he had something to say.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Within the next few days Ramon was sharply reminded that he lived in a little town where news travels fast and nobody’s business is exclusively his own.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Well, what of it?”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Within the next few days Ramon was sharply reminded that he lived in a little town where news travels fast and nobody’s business is exclusively his own.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Within the next few days Ramon was sharply reminded that he lived in a little town where news travels fast and nobody’s business is exclusively his own.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading “I hear you lost five hundred dollars the other night,” he observed gravely, watching his young employer’s face.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Cortez came into his office and accepted a seat and a cigar with that respectful but worried manner which always indicated that he had something to say.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Within the next few days Ramon was sharply reminded that he lived in a little town where news travels fast and nobody’s business is exclusively his own.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Within the next few days Ramon was sharply reminded that he lived in a little town where news travels fast and nobody’s business is exclusively his own.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “I hear you lost five hundred dollars the other night,” he observed gravely, watching his young employer’s face.
nobody'snounUS /ˈnoʊbɑːdiːz/
possessive form of “nobody” — a person of no influence
From this reading Within the next few days Ramon was sharply reminded that he lived in a little town where news travels fast and nobody’s business is exclusively his own.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “I hear you lost five hundred dollars the other night,” he observed gravely, watching his young employer’s face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Well, what of it?”
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Cortez came into his office and accepted a seat and a cigar with that respectful but worried manner which always indicated that he had something to say.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “I hear you lost five hundred dollars the other night,” he observed gravely, watching his young employer’s face.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Within the next few days Ramon was sharply reminded that he lived in a little town where news travels fast and nobody’s business is exclusively his own.
Ramon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Within the next few days Ramon was sharply reminded that he lived in a little town where news travels fast and nobody’s business is exclusively his own.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Within the next few days Ramon was sharply reminded that he lived in a little town where news travels fast and nobody’s business is exclusively his own.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading Cortez came into his office and accepted a seat and a cigar with that respectful but worried manner which always indicated that he had something to say.
express in words
From this reading Cortez came into his office and accepted a seat and a cigar with that respectful but worried manner which always indicated that he had something to say.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Cortez came into his office and accepted a seat and a cigar with that respectful but worried manner which always indicated that he had something to say.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading Within the next few days Ramon was sharply reminded that he lived in a little town where news travels fast and nobody’s business is exclusively his own.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Cortez came into his office and accepted a seat and a cigar with that respectful but worried manner which always indicated that he had something to say.
testilyadverbUS /ˈtestəli/
in a petulant manner
From this reading Ramon enquired, a bit testily.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Within the next few days Ramon was sharply reminded that he lived in a little town where news travels fast and nobody’s business is exclusively his own.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Within the next few days Ramon was sharply reminded that he lived in a little town where news travels fast and nobody’s business is exclusively his own.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cortez came into his office and accepted a seat and a cigar with that respectful but worried manner which always indicated that he had something to say.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Within the next few days Ramon was sharply reminded that he lived in a little town where news travels fast and nobody’s business is exclusively his own.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Within the next few days Ramon was sharply reminded that he lived in a little town where news travels fast and nobody’s business is exclusively his own.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Within the next few days Ramon was sharply reminded that he lived in a little town where news travels fast and nobody’s business is exclusively his own.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading “I hear you lost five hundred dollars the other night,” he observed gravely, watching his young employer’s face.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, what of it?”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Well, what of it?”
in or at the place that
From this reading Within the next few days Ramon was sharply reminded that he lived in a little town where news travels fast and nobody’s business is exclusively his own.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Cortez came into his office and accepted a seat and a cigar with that respectful but worried manner which always indicated that he had something to say.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cortez came into his office and accepted a seat and a cigar with that respectful but worried manner which always indicated that he had something to say.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within the next few days Ramon was sharply reminded that he lived in a little town where news travels fast and nobody’s business is exclusively his own.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading Cortez came into his office and accepted a seat and a cigar with that respectful but worried manner which always indicated that he had something to say.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I hear you lost five hundred dollars the other night,” he observed gravely, watching his young employer’s face.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “I hear you lost five hundred dollars the other night,” he observed gravely, watching his young employer’s face.
