Chapter IX

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

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

at or in the front

From this reading El Mojoso, who had little liking for evil encounters, pricked up his beast in order to get into the paths ahead of the group, but the chief, who wore the insignia of a sergeant, when he noticed the innkeeper’s intention, shouted to him:

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

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

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “What do you want?” he asked ill-humouredly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading El Mojoso, who had little liking for evil encounters, pricked up his beast in order to get into the paths ahead of the group, but the chief, who wore the insignia of a sergeant, when he noticed the innkeeper’s intention, shouted to him:

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading El Mojoso, who had little liking for evil encounters, pricked up his beast in order to get into the paths ahead of the group, but the chief, who wore the insignia of a sergeant, when he noticed the innkeeper’s intention, shouted to him:

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

a procession of people traveling on horseback

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

a person who is in charge

From this reading El Mojoso, who had little liking for evil encounters, pricked up his beast in order to get into the paths ahead of the group, but the chief, who wore the insignia of a sergeant, when he noticed the innkeeper’s intention, shouted to him:

Spanish explorer who discovered Yucatan (1475-1526)

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

the first light of day

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “What do you want?” he asked ill-humouredly.

the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874

From this reading El Mojoso stopped his donkey.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

with elegance; in a tastefully elegant manner

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

plural of “encounter” — a minor short-term fight

From this reading El Mojoso, who had little liking for evil encounters, pricked up his beast in order to get into the paths ahead of the group, but the chief, who wore the insignia of a sergeant, when he noticed the innkeeper’s intention, shouted to him:

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading El Mojoso, who had little liking for evil encounters, pricked up his beast in order to get into the paths ahead of the group, but the chief, who wore the insignia of a sergeant, when he noticed the innkeeper’s intention, shouted to him:

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading El Mojoso, who had little liking for evil encounters, pricked up his beast in order to get into the paths ahead of the group, but the chief, who wore the insignia of a sergeant, when he noticed the innkeeper’s intention, shouted to him:

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading El Mojoso, who had little liking for evil encounters, pricked up his beast in order to get into the paths ahead of the group, but the chief, who wore the insignia of a sergeant, when he noticed the innkeeper’s intention, shouted to him:

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading “Hey, my good man, wait a moment!”

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading El Mojoso, who had little liking for evil encounters, pricked up his beast in order to get into the paths ahead of the group, but the chief, who wore the insignia of a sergeant, when he noticed the innkeeper’s intention, shouted to him:

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

From this reading El Mojoso, who had little liking for evil encounters, pricked up his beast in order to get into the paths ahead of the group, but the chief, who wore the insignia of a sergeant, when he noticed the innkeeper’s intention, shouted to him:

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

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From this reading “Hey, my good man, wait a moment!”

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading El Mojoso, who had little liking for evil encounters, pricked up his beast in order to get into the paths ahead of the group, but the chief, who wore the insignia of a sergeant, when he noticed the innkeeper’s intention, shouted to him:

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

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

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

From this reading “What do you want?” he asked ill-humouredly.

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

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

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

From this reading El Mojoso, who had little liking for evil encounters, pricked up his beast in order to get into the paths ahead of the group, but the chief, who wore the insignia of a sergeant, when he noticed the innkeeper’s intention, shouted to him:

a badge worn to show official position

From this reading El Mojoso, who had little liking for evil encounters, pricked up his beast in order to get into the paths ahead of the group, but the chief, who wore the insignia of a sergeant, when he noticed the innkeeper’s intention, shouted to him:

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading El Mojoso, who had little liking for evil encounters, pricked up his beast in order to get into the paths ahead of the group, but the chief, who wore the insignia of a sergeant, when he noticed the innkeeper’s intention, shouted to him:

moving to the inside of something

From this reading El Mojoso, who had little liking for evil encounters, pricked up his beast in order to get into the paths ahead of the group, but the chief, who wore the insignia of a sergeant, when he noticed the innkeeper’s intention, shouted to him:

and nothing more

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment

From this reading El Mojoso, who had little liking for evil encounters, pricked up his beast in order to get into the paths ahead of the group, but the chief, who wore the insignia of a sergeant, when he noticed the innkeeper’s intention, shouted to him:

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading El Mojoso, who had little liking for evil encounters, pricked up his beast in order to get into the paths ahead of the group, but the chief, who wore the insignia of a sergeant, when he noticed the innkeeper’s intention, shouted to him:

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

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

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

the force of workers available

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

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

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

a particular point in time

From this reading “Hey, my good man, wait a moment!”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Hey, my good man, wait a moment!”

being perceived or observed

From this reading El Mojoso, who had little liking for evil encounters, pricked up his beast in order to get into the paths ahead of the group, but the chief, who wore the insignia of a sergeant, when he noticed the innkeeper’s intention, shouted to him:

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

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

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading El Mojoso, who had little liking for evil encounters, pricked up his beast in order to get into the paths ahead of the group, but the chief, who wore the insignia of a sergeant, when he noticed the innkeeper’s intention, shouted to him:

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading El Mojoso, who had little liking for evil encounters, pricked up his beast in order to get into the paths ahead of the group, but the chief, who wore the insignia of a sergeant, when he noticed the innkeeper’s intention, shouted to him:

past form of “prick” — make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn

From this reading El Mojoso, who had little liking for evil encounters, pricked up his beast in order to get into the paths ahead of the group, but the chief, who wore the insignia of a sergeant, when he noticed the innkeeper’s intention, shouted to him:

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading El Mojoso, who had little liking for evil encounters, pricked up his beast in order to get into the paths ahead of the group, but the chief, who wore the insignia of a sergeant, when he noticed the innkeeper’s intention, shouted to him:

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading El Mojoso, who had little liking for evil encounters, pricked up his beast in order to get into the paths ahead of the group, but the chief, who wore the insignia of a sergeant, when he noticed the innkeeper’s intention, shouted to him:

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading El Mojoso stopped his donkey.

a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

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

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading “Hey, my good man, wait a moment!”

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading “What do you want?” he asked ill-humouredly.

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

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What do you want?” he asked ill-humouredly.

at the time that

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

which person or people

From this reading El Mojoso, who had little liking for evil encounters, pricked up his beast in order to get into the paths ahead of the group, but the chief, who wore the insignia of a sergeant, when he noticed the innkeeper’s intention, shouted to him:

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading El Mojoso, who had little liking for evil encounters, pricked up his beast in order to get into the paths ahead of the group, but the chief, who wore the insignia of a sergeant, when he noticed the innkeeper’s intention, shouted to him:

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “What do you want?” he asked ill-humouredly.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading A FIGHT IN AN OLIVE ORCHARD Several days afterward, just at dawn, El Mojoso was returning from Cordova to his tavern, when, at a turn in the road, he came upon a small cavalcade made up of six men--five of whom were soldiers, and the other, an elegantly dressed young man.