used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "What breed may your admirable Crichton be?" asks another of the guests, adding: "He looks a cross between Spaniard and Indian."
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading By his own account his father was a Spaniard, or rather a Mexican, and his mother an Indian of the Seminole tribe.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "What breed may your admirable Crichton be?" asks another of the guests, adding: "He looks a cross between Spaniard and Indian."
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading "What breed may your admirable Crichton be?" asks another of the guests, adding: "He looks a cross between Spaniard and Indian."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading By his own account his father was a Spaniard, or rather a Mexican, and his mother an Indian of the Seminole tribe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "What breed may your admirable Crichton be?" asks another of the guests, adding: "He looks a cross between Spaniard and Indian."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "What breed may your admirable Crichton be?" asks another of the guests, adding: "He looks a cross between Spaniard and Indian."
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Just what he is," answers the young planter; "at least says so.
asksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What breed may your admirable Crichton be?" asks another of the guests, adding: "He looks a cross between Spaniard and Indian."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Just what he is," answers the young planter; "at least says so.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "It's a bad sort of mixture, that between Spaniard and Seminole, and not improved by the Spaniard being a Mexican," remarks he who made the inquiry.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "What breed may your admirable Crichton be?" asks another of the guests, adding: "He looks a cross between Spaniard and Indian."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "It's a bad sort of mixture, that between Spaniard and Seminole, and not improved by the Spaniard being a Mexican," remarks he who made the inquiry.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "What breed may your admirable Crichton be?" asks another of the guests, adding: "He looks a cross between Spaniard and Indian."
breedverbUS /briːd/
call forth
From this reading "What breed may your admirable Crichton be?" asks another of the guests, adding: "He looks a cross between Spaniard and Indian."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His real name is Fernandez; but for convenience I've dropped the final syllable."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By his own account his father was a Spaniard, or rather a Mexican, and his mother an Indian of the Seminole tribe.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading His real name is Fernandez; but for convenience I've dropped the final syllable."
CrichtonnounUS /ˈkrɪtʃtən/
Scottish man of letters and adventurer (1560-1582)
From this reading "What breed may your admirable Crichton be?" asks another of the guests, adding: "He looks a cross between Spaniard and Indian."
travel across or pass over
From this reading "What breed may your admirable Crichton be?" asks another of the guests, adding: "He looks a cross between Spaniard and Indian."
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading His real name is Fernandez; but for convenience I've dropped the final syllable."
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading By his own account his father was a Spaniard, or rather a Mexican, and his mother an Indian of the Seminole tribe.
Fernandez
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From this reading His real name is Fernandez; but for convenience I've dropped the final syllable."
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading His real name is Fernandez; but for convenience I've dropped the final syllable."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His real name is Fernandez; but for convenience I've dropped the final syllable."
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading "What breed may your admirable Crichton be?" asks another of the guests, adding: "He looks a cross between Spaniard and Indian."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What breed may your admirable Crichton be?" asks another of the guests, adding: "He looks a cross between Spaniard and Indian."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By his own account his father was a Spaniard, or rather a Mexican, and his mother an Indian of the Seminole tribe.
I've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His real name is Fernandez; but for convenience I've dropped the final syllable."
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading "It's a bad sort of mixture, that between Spaniard and Seminole, and not improved by the Spaniard being a Mexican," remarks he who made the inquiry.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading "What breed may your admirable Crichton be?" asks another of the guests, adding: "He looks a cross between Spaniard and Indian."
a search for knowledge
From this reading "It's a bad sort of mixture, that between Spaniard and Seminole, and not improved by the Spaniard being a Mexican," remarks he who made the inquiry.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Just what he is," answers the young planter; "at least says so.
It's
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From this reading "It's a bad sort of mixture, that between Spaniard and Seminole, and not improved by the Spaniard being a Mexican," remarks he who made the inquiry.
and nothing more
From this reading "Just what he is," answers the young planter; "at least says so.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Just what he is," answers the young planter; "at least says so.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "What breed may your admirable Crichton be?" asks another of the guests, adding: "He looks a cross between Spaniard and Indian."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "It's a bad sort of mixture, that between Spaniard and Seminole, and not improved by the Spaniard being a Mexican," remarks he who made the inquiry.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "What breed may your admirable Crichton be?" asks another of the guests, adding: "He looks a cross between Spaniard and Indian."
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading By his own account his father was a Spaniard, or rather a Mexican, and his mother an Indian of the Seminole tribe.
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading "It's a bad sort of mixture, that between Spaniard and Seminole, and not improved by the Spaniard being a Mexican," remarks he who made the inquiry.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading By his own account his father was a Spaniard, or rather a Mexican, and his mother an Indian of the Seminole tribe.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His real name is Fernandez; but for convenience I've dropped the final syllable."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It's a bad sort of mixture, that between Spaniard and Seminole, and not improved by the Spaniard being a Mexican," remarks he who made the inquiry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What breed may your admirable Crichton be?" asks another of the guests, adding: "He looks a cross between Spaniard and Indian."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading By his own account his father was a Spaniard, or rather a Mexican, and his mother an Indian of the Seminole tribe.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading By his own account his father was a Spaniard, or rather a Mexican, and his mother an Indian of the Seminole tribe.
planternounUS /ˈplæntər/
the owner or manager of a plantation
From this reading "Just what he is," answers the young planter; "at least says so.
on the contrary
From this reading By his own account his father was a Spaniard, or rather a Mexican, and his mother an Indian of the Seminole tribe.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading His real name is Fernandez; but for convenience I've dropped the final syllable."
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "It's a bad sort of mixture, that between Spaniard and Seminole, and not improved by the Spaniard being a Mexican," remarks he who made the inquiry.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "Just what he is," answers the young planter; "at least says so.
SeminolenounUS /ˈsemɪnoʊl/
a member of the Muskhogean people who moved into Florida in the 18th century
From this reading By his own account his father was a Spaniard, or rather a Mexican, and his mother an Indian of the Seminole tribe.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Just what he is," answers the young planter; "at least says so.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "It's a bad sort of mixture, that between Spaniard and Seminole, and not improved by the Spaniard being a Mexican," remarks he who made the inquiry.
SpaniardnounUS /ˈspænjərd/
a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading "What breed may your admirable Crichton be?" asks another of the guests, adding: "He looks a cross between Spaniard and Indian."
syllablenounUS /ˈsɪləbəl/
a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme
From this reading His real name is Fernandez; but for convenience I've dropped the final syllable."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It's a bad sort of mixture, that between Spaniard and Seminole, and not improved by the Spaniard being a Mexican," remarks he who made the inquiry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What breed may your admirable Crichton be?" asks another of the guests, adding: "He looks a cross between Spaniard and Indian."
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading By his own account his father was a Spaniard, or rather a Mexican, and his mother an Indian of the Seminole tribe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By his own account his father was a Spaniard, or rather a Mexican, and his mother an Indian of the Seminole tribe.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What breed may your admirable Crichton be?" asks another of the guests, adding: "He looks a cross between Spaniard and Indian."
which person or people
From this reading "It's a bad sort of mixture, that between Spaniard and Seminole, and not improved by the Spaniard being a Mexican," remarks he who made the inquiry.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Just what he is," answers the young planter; "at least says so.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What breed may your admirable Crichton be?" asks another of the guests, adding: "He looks a cross between Spaniard and Indian."
