used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Look out for the knives and use your fists,” cried Donald, as he planted a well directed blow on the point of Don Carlos’ chin, which laid that enthusiastic revolutionist low.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading At the cry of spies all was confusion, and the revolutionists, with loud imprecations, sprang forward to seize the accused.
(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 At the cry of spies all was confusion, and the revolutionists, with loud imprecations, sprang forward to seize the accused.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the cry of spies all was confusion, and the revolutionists, with loud imprecations, sprang forward to seize the accused.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But quick as were the Mexicans, the Broncho Rider Boys were quicker!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the cry of spies all was confusion, and the revolutionists, with loud imprecations, sprang forward to seize the accused.
BESIEGEDadjectiveUS /bɪˈsiːdʒd/
surrounded by hostile forces
From this reading BESIEGED BY REVOLUTIONISTS.
exhale hard
From this reading “Look out for the knives and use your fists,” cried Donald, as he planted a well directed blow on the point of Don Carlos’ chin, which laid that enthusiastic revolutionist low.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading But quick as were the Mexicans, the Broncho Rider Boys were quicker!
Bronchonoun
an unbroken or imperfectly broken mustang
From this reading But quick as were the Mexicans, the Broncho Rider Boys were quicker!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But quick as were the Mexicans, the Broncho Rider Boys were quicker!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BESIEGED BY REVOLUTIONISTS.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Evading the outstretched hands which would hold them, the boys dashed for the door, striking right and left at all who came within reach.
CarlosnounUS /ˈkɑːrloʊs/
Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)
From this reading “Look out for the knives and use your fists,” cried Donald, as he planted a well directed blow on the point of Don Carlos’ chin, which laid that enthusiastic revolutionist low.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading “Look out for the knives and use your fists,” cried Donald, as he planted a well directed blow on the point of Don Carlos’ chin, which laid that enthusiastic revolutionist low.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading At the cry of spies all was confusion, and the revolutionists, with loud imprecations, sprang forward to seize the accused.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Look out for the knives and use your fists,” cried Donald, as he planted a well directed blow on the point of Don Carlos’ chin, which laid that enthusiastic revolutionist low.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading At the cry of spies all was confusion, and the revolutionists, with loud imprecations, sprang forward to seize the accused.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading Evading the outstretched hands which would hold them, the boys dashed for the door, striking right and left at all who came within reach.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading “Look out for the knives and use your fists,” cried Donald, as he planted a well directed blow on the point of Don Carlos’ chin, which laid that enthusiastic revolutionist low.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading “Look out for the knives and use your fists,” cried Donald, as he planted a well directed blow on the point of Don Carlos’ chin, which laid that enthusiastic revolutionist low.
Donald
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Look out for the knives and use your fists,” cried Donald, as he planted a well directed blow on the point of Don Carlos’ chin, which laid that enthusiastic revolutionist low.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Evading the outstretched hands which would hold them, the boys dashed for the door, striking right and left at all who came within reach.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading “Look out for the knives and use your fists,” cried Donald, as he planted a well directed blow on the point of Don Carlos’ chin, which laid that enthusiastic revolutionist low.
EvadingverbUS /ɪˈveɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “evade” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading Evading the outstretched hands which would hold them, the boys dashed for the door, striking right and left at all who came within reach.
fistsnounUS /fɪsts/
plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading “Look out for the knives and use your fists,” cried Donald, as he planted a well directed blow on the point of Don Carlos’ chin, which laid that enthusiastic revolutionist low.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Evading the outstretched hands which would hold them, the boys dashed for the door, striking right and left at all who came within reach.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading At the cry of spies all was confusion, and the revolutionists, with loud imprecations, sprang forward to seize the accused.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Evading the outstretched hands which would hold them, the boys dashed for the door, striking right and left at all who came within reach.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Look out for the knives and use your fists,” cried Donald, as he planted a well directed blow on the point of Don Carlos’ chin, which laid that enthusiastic revolutionist low.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Evading the outstretched hands which would hold them, the boys dashed for the door, striking right and left at all who came within reach.
imprecations
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the cry of spies all was confusion, and the revolutionists, with loud imprecations, sprang forward to seize the accused.
knivesnounUS /naɪvz/
plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading “Look out for the knives and use your fists,” cried Donald, as he planted a well directed blow on the point of Don Carlos’ chin, which laid that enthusiastic revolutionist low.
set down according to a plan
From this reading “Look out for the knives and use your fists,” cried Donald, as he planted a well directed blow on the point of Don Carlos’ chin, which laid that enthusiastic revolutionist low.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Evading the outstretched hands which would hold them, the boys dashed for the door, striking right and left at all who came within reach.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Look out for the knives and use your fists,” cried Donald, as he planted a well directed blow on the point of Don Carlos’ chin, which laid that enthusiastic revolutionist low.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading At the cry of spies all was confusion, and the revolutionists, with loud imprecations, sprang forward to seize the accused.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “Look out for the knives and use your fists,” cried Donald, as he planted a well directed blow on the point of Don Carlos’ chin, which laid that enthusiastic revolutionist low.
MexicansnounUS /ˈmeksɪkənz/
plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading But quick as were the Mexicans, the Broncho Rider Boys were quicker!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the cry of spies all was confusion, and the revolutionists, with loud imprecations, sprang forward to seize the accused.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Look out for the knives and use your fists,” cried Donald, as he planted a well directed blow on the point of Don Carlos’ chin, which laid that enthusiastic revolutionist low.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Look out for the knives and use your fists,” cried Donald, as he planted a well directed blow on the point of Don Carlos’ chin, which laid that enthusiastic revolutionist low.
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading Evading the outstretched hands which would hold them, the boys dashed for the door, striking right and left at all who came within reach.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading “Look out for the knives and use your fists,” cried Donald, as he planted a well directed blow on the point of Don Carlos’ chin, which laid that enthusiastic revolutionist low.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading “Look out for the knives and use your fists,” cried Donald, as he planted a well directed blow on the point of Don Carlos’ chin, which laid that enthusiastic revolutionist low.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading But quick as were the Mexicans, the Broncho Rider Boys were quicker!
quickeradverbUS /ˈkwɪkər/
more quickly
From this reading But quick as were the Mexicans, the Broncho Rider Boys were quicker!
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Evading the outstretched hands which would hold them, the boys dashed for the door, striking right and left at all who came within reach.
revolutionistnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃənɪst/
a radical supporter of political or social revolution
From this reading “Look out for the knives and use your fists,” cried Donald, as he planted a well directed blow on the point of Don Carlos’ chin, which laid that enthusiastic revolutionist low.
REVOLUTIONISTSnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃənɪsts/
plural of “revolutionist” — a radical supporter of political or social revolution
From this reading BESIEGED BY REVOLUTIONISTS.
RidernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading But quick as were the Mexicans, the Broncho Rider Boys were quicker!
precisely, exactly
From this reading Evading the outstretched hands which would hold them, the boys dashed for the door, striking right and left at all who came within reach.
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading At the cry of spies all was confusion, and the revolutionists, with loud imprecations, sprang forward to seize the accused.
spiesnounUS /spaɪz/
plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
From this reading At the cry of spies all was confusion, and the revolutionists, with loud imprecations, sprang forward to seize the accused.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading At the cry of spies all was confusion, and the revolutionists, with loud imprecations, sprang forward to seize the accused.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading Evading the outstretched hands which would hold them, the boys dashed for the door, striking right and left at all who came within reach.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Look out for the knives and use your fists,” cried Donald, as he planted a well directed blow on the point of Don Carlos’ chin, which laid that enthusiastic revolutionist low.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the cry of spies all was confusion, and the revolutionists, with loud imprecations, sprang forward to seize the accused.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Evading the outstretched hands which would hold them, the boys dashed for the door, striking right and left at all who came within reach.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the cry of spies all was confusion, and the revolutionists, with loud imprecations, sprang forward to seize the accused.
the act of using
From this reading “Look out for the knives and use your fists,” cried Donald, as he planted a well directed blow on the point of Don Carlos’ chin, which laid that enthusiastic revolutionist low.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the cry of spies all was confusion, and the revolutionists, with loud imprecations, sprang forward to seize the accused.
(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 “Look out for the knives and use your fists,” cried Donald, as he planted a well directed blow on the point of Don Carlos’ chin, which laid that enthusiastic revolutionist low.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But quick as were the Mexicans, the Broncho Rider Boys were quicker!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Evading the outstretched hands which would hold them, the boys dashed for the door, striking right and left at all who came within reach.
which person or people
From this reading Evading the outstretched hands which would hold them, the boys dashed for the door, striking right and left at all who came within reach.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the cry of spies all was confusion, and the revolutionists, with loud imprecations, sprang forward to seize the accused.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Evading the outstretched hands which would hold them, the boys dashed for the door, striking right and left at all who came within reach.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Evading the outstretched hands which would hold them, the boys dashed for the door, striking right and left at all who came within reach.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Look out for the knives and use your fists,” cried Donald, as he planted a well directed blow on the point of Don Carlos’ chin, which laid that enthusiastic revolutionist low.
