used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Mexicans were finding out, as their kind has done before, that a party of brave Americans is more than a match for twice their number in a fight.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The Mexicans were finding out, as their kind has done before, that a party of brave Americans is more than a match for twice their number in a fight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Moreover, thanks mainly to Jack’s presence of mind in slipping out of the house and performing scout work, our party was strongly entrenched.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Mexicans were finding out, as their kind has done before, that a party of brave Americans is more than a match for twice their number in a fight.
bafflednounUS /ˈbæfəld/
people who are frustrated and perplexed
From this reading From without the door there now came shouts of baffled rage.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The door was stout, and the iron bar within solid.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Mexicans were finding out, as their kind has done before, that a party of brave Americans is more than a match for twice their number in a fight.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading The Mexicans were finding out, as their kind has done before, that a party of brave Americans is more than a match for twice their number in a fight.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From without the door there now came shouts of baffled rage.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The Mexicans were finding out, as their kind has done before, that a party of brave Americans is more than a match for twice their number in a fight.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading From without the door there now came shouts of baffled rage.
entrenchedadjectiveUS /enˈtrentʃt/
dug in
From this reading Moreover, thanks mainly to Jack’s presence of mind in slipping out of the house and performing scout work, our party was strongly entrenched.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The Mexicans were finding out, as their kind has done before, that a party of brave Americans is more than a match for twice their number in a fight.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The Mexicans were finding out, as their kind has done before, that a party of brave Americans is more than a match for twice their number in a fight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Mexicans were finding out, as their kind has done before, that a party of brave Americans is more than a match for twice their number in a fight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From without the door there now came shouts of baffled rage.
GRINGOES
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From this reading THE GRINGOES MOVE.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Mexicans were finding out, as their kind has done before, that a party of brave Americans is more than a match for twice their number in a fight.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Moreover, thanks mainly to Jack’s presence of mind in slipping out of the house and performing scout work, our party was strongly entrenched.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Mexicans were finding out, as their kind has done before, that a party of brave Americans is more than a match for twice their number in a fight.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading The door was stout, and the iron bar within solid.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Mexicans were finding out, as their kind has done before, that a party of brave Americans is more than a match for twice their number in a fight.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading Moreover, thanks mainly to Jack’s presence of mind in slipping out of the house and performing scout work, our party was strongly entrenched.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The Mexicans were finding out, as their kind has done before, that a party of brave Americans is more than a match for twice their number in a fight.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading Moreover, thanks mainly to Jack’s presence of mind in slipping out of the house and performing scout work, our party was strongly entrenched.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading The Mexicans were finding out, as their kind has done before, that a party of brave Americans is more than a match for twice their number in a fight.
MexicansnounUS /ˈmeksɪkənz/
plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading The Mexicans were finding out, as their kind has done before, that a party of brave Americans is more than a match for twice their number in a fight.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Moreover, thanks mainly to Jack’s presence of mind in slipping out of the house and performing scout work, our party was strongly entrenched.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Mexicans were finding out, as their kind has done before, that a party of brave Americans is more than a match for twice their number in a fight.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, thanks mainly to Jack’s presence of mind in slipping out of the house and performing scout work, our party was strongly entrenched.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE GRINGOES MOVE.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading From without the door there now came shouts of baffled rage.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The Mexicans were finding out, as their kind has done before, that a party of brave Americans is more than a match for twice their number in a fight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From without the door there now came shouts of baffled rage.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Moreover, thanks mainly to Jack’s presence of mind in slipping out of the house and performing scout work, our party was strongly entrenched.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Mexicans were finding out, as their kind has done before, that a party of brave Americans is more than a match for twice their number in a fight.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The Mexicans were finding out, as their kind has done before, that a party of brave Americans is more than a match for twice their number in a fight.
performingnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Moreover, thanks mainly to Jack’s presence of mind in slipping out of the house and performing scout work, our party was strongly entrenched.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Moreover, thanks mainly to Jack’s presence of mind in slipping out of the house and performing scout work, our party was strongly entrenched.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading From without the door there now came shouts of baffled rage.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Moreover, thanks mainly to Jack’s presence of mind in slipping out of the house and performing scout work, our party was strongly entrenched.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading From without the door there now came shouts of baffled rage.
slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading Moreover, thanks mainly to Jack’s presence of mind in slipping out of the house and performing scout work, our party was strongly entrenched.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading The door was stout, and the iron bar within solid.
dependable
From this reading The door was stout, and the iron bar within solid.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading Moreover, thanks mainly to Jack’s presence of mind in slipping out of the house and performing scout work, our party was strongly entrenched.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Mexicans were finding out, as their kind has done before, that a party of brave Americans is more than a match for twice their number in a fight.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Moreover, thanks mainly to Jack’s presence of mind in slipping out of the house and performing scout work, our party was strongly entrenched.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Mexicans were finding out, as their kind has done before, that a party of brave Americans is more than a match for twice their number in a fight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GRINGOES MOVE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Mexicans were finding out, as their kind has done before, that a party of brave Americans is more than a match for twice their number in a fight.
in or at that place or location
From this reading From without the door there now came shouts of baffled rage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Moreover, thanks mainly to Jack’s presence of mind in slipping out of the house and performing scout work, our party was strongly entrenched.
two times
From this reading The Mexicans were finding out, as their kind has done before, that a party of brave Americans is more than a match for twice their number in a fight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Moreover, thanks mainly to Jack’s presence of mind in slipping out of the house and performing scout work, our party was strongly entrenched.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Mexicans were finding out, as their kind has done before, that a party of brave Americans is more than a match for twice their number in a fight.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The door was stout, and the iron bar within solid.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading From without the door there now came shouts of baffled rage.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Moreover, thanks mainly to Jack’s presence of mind in slipping out of the house and performing scout work, our party was strongly entrenched.
