used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SHOT IN THE DARK.
AdriannounUS /ˈeɪdriən/
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
From this reading “We have a message for you from a fellow patriot,” Adrian finally replied.
anew
From this reading “What can I do for you?” again asked Villa, as the boys did not at once reply, not knowing exactly what to say, nor how to say it in the presence of a third person.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “My casa is a very humble one,” replied Villa, “but, if you will deign to honor it with your presence, you are quite welcome, _señores_.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “What can I do for you?” again asked Villa, as the boys did not at once reply, not knowing exactly what to say, nor how to say it in the presence of a third person.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What can I do for you?” again asked Villa, as the boys did not at once reply, not knowing exactly what to say, nor how to say it in the presence of a third person.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “What can I do for you?” again asked Villa, as the boys did not at once reply, not knowing exactly what to say, nor how to say it in the presence of a third person.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Perhaps it would be better if we entered your house.”
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “Perhaps it would be better if we entered your house.”
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “What can I do for you?” again asked Villa, as the boys did not at once reply, not knowing exactly what to say, nor how to say it in the presence of a third person.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “My casa is a very humble one,” replied Villa, “but, if you will deign to honor it with your presence, you are quite welcome, _señores_.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “What can I do for you?” again asked Villa, as the boys did not at once reply, not knowing exactly what to say, nor how to say it in the presence of a third person.
casa
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From this reading “My casa is a very humble one,” replied Villa, “but, if you will deign to honor it with your presence, you are quite welcome, _señores_.”
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A SHOT IN THE DARK.
deignverbUS /deɪn/
do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
From this reading “My casa is a very humble one,” replied Villa, “but, if you will deign to honor it with your presence, you are quite welcome, _señores_.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “What can I do for you?” again asked Villa, as the boys did not at once reply, not knowing exactly what to say, nor how to say it in the presence of a third person.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What can I do for you?” again asked Villa, as the boys did not at once reply, not knowing exactly what to say, nor how to say it in the presence of a third person.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading “Perhaps it would be better if we entered your house.”
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading “What can I do for you?” again asked Villa, as the boys did not at once reply, not knowing exactly what to say, nor how to say it in the presence of a third person.
a boy or man
From this reading “We have a message for you from a fellow patriot,” Adrian finally replied.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading “We have a message for you from a fellow patriot,” Adrian finally replied.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “What can I do for you?” again asked Villa, as the boys did not at once reply, not knowing exactly what to say, nor how to say it in the presence of a third person.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “We have a message for you from a fellow patriot,” Adrian finally replied.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “We have a message for you from a fellow patriot,” Adrian finally replied.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading “My casa is a very humble one,” replied Villa, “but, if you will deign to honor it with your presence, you are quite welcome, _señores_.”
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “Perhaps it would be better if we entered your house.”
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What can I do for you?” again asked Villa, as the boys did not at once reply, not knowing exactly what to say, nor how to say it in the presence of a third person.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading “My casa is a very humble one,” replied Villa, “but, if you will deign to honor it with your presence, you are quite welcome, _señores_.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “What can I do for you?” again asked Villa, as the boys did not at once reply, not knowing exactly what to say, nor how to say it in the presence of a third person.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Perhaps it would be better if we entered your house.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SHOT IN THE DARK.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “My casa is a very humble one,” replied Villa, “but, if you will deign to honor it with your presence, you are quite welcome, _señores_.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “What can I do for you?” again asked Villa, as the boys did not at once reply, not knowing exactly what to say, nor how to say it in the presence of a third person.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading “What can I do for you?” again asked Villa, as the boys did not at once reply, not knowing exactly what to say, nor how to say it in the presence of a third person.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading “We have a message for you from a fellow patriot,” Adrian finally replied.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My casa is a very humble one,” replied Villa, “but, if you will deign to honor it with your presence, you are quite welcome, _señores_.”
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading “What can I do for you?” again asked Villa, as the boys did not at once reply, not knowing exactly what to say, nor how to say it in the presence of a third person.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “What can I do for you?” again asked Villa, as the boys did not at once reply, not knowing exactly what to say, nor how to say it in the presence of a third person.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “What can I do for you?” again asked Villa, as the boys did not at once reply, not knowing exactly what to say, nor how to say it in the presence of a third person.
on one occasion
From this reading “What can I do for you?” again asked Villa, as the boys did not at once reply, not knowing exactly what to say, nor how to say it in the presence of a third person.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “My casa is a very humble one,” replied Villa, “but, if you will deign to honor it with your presence, you are quite welcome, _señores_.”
patriotnounUS /ˈpeɪtriət/
one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading “We have a message for you from a fellow patriot,” Adrian finally replied.
by chance
From this reading “Perhaps it would be better if we entered your house.”
a human being
From this reading “What can I do for you?” again asked Villa, as the boys did not at once reply, not knowing exactly what to say, nor how to say it in the presence of a third person.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading “What can I do for you?” again asked Villa, as the boys did not at once reply, not knowing exactly what to say, nor how to say it in the presence of a third person.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “My casa is a very humble one,” replied Villa, “but, if you will deign to honor it with your presence, you are quite welcome, _señores_.”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “We have a message for you from a fellow patriot,” Adrian finally replied.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “What can I do for you?” again asked Villa, as the boys did not at once reply, not knowing exactly what to say, nor how to say it in the presence of a third person.
express in words
From this reading “What can I do for you?” again asked Villa, as the boys did not at once reply, not knowing exactly what to say, nor how to say it in the presence of a third person.
señores
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “My casa is a very humble one,” replied Villa, “but, if you will deign to honor it with your presence, you are quite welcome, _señores_.”
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading A SHOT IN THE DARK.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SHOT IN THE DARK.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading “What can I do for you?” again asked Villa, as the boys did not at once reply, not knowing exactly what to say, nor how to say it in the presence of a third person.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “What can I do for you?” again asked Villa, as the boys did not at once reply, not knowing exactly what to say, nor how to say it in the presence of a third person.
precisely as stated
From this reading “My casa is a very humble one,” replied Villa, “but, if you will deign to honor it with your presence, you are quite welcome, _señores_.”
VillanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading “What can I do for you?” again asked Villa, as the boys did not at once reply, not knowing exactly what to say, nor how to say it in the presence of a third person.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We have a message for you from a fellow patriot,” Adrian finally replied.
accept gladly
From this reading “My casa is a very humble one,” replied Villa, “but, if you will deign to honor it with your presence, you are quite welcome, _señores_.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What can I do for you?” again asked Villa, as the boys did not at once reply, not knowing exactly what to say, nor how to say it in the presence of a third person.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “My casa is a very humble one,” replied Villa, “but, if you will deign to honor it with your presence, you are quite welcome, _señores_.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “My casa is a very humble one,” replied Villa, “but, if you will deign to honor it with your presence, you are quite welcome, _señores_.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Perhaps it would be better if we entered your house.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What can I do for you?” again asked Villa, as the boys did not at once reply, not knowing exactly what to say, nor how to say it in the presence of a third person.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Perhaps it would be better if we entered your house.”
