used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Over at the station a special engine was wheezing and blowing after its heavy run and, from the train of commandeered ore-cars behind, a swarm of soldiers were leaping to the ground.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Over at the station a special engine was wheezing and blowing after its heavy run and, from the train of commandeered ore-cars behind, a swarm of soldiers were leaping to the ground.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading XI The plaza at Fortuna, ordinarily so peaceful and sleepy, was alive with hurrying men when Bud and Phil reached town.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading XI The plaza at Fortuna, ordinarily so peaceful and sleepy, was alive with hurrying men when Bud and Phil reached town.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the porch of the hotel Don Juan de Dios Brachamonte was making violent signals with his hands, and as they rode up he hurried out to meet them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading XI The plaza at Fortuna, ordinarily so peaceful and sleepy, was alive with hurrying men when Bud and Phil reached town.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Over at the station a special engine was wheezing and blowing after its heavy run and, from the train of commandeered ore-cars behind, a swarm of soldiers were leaping to the ground.
Bernardo
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From this reading Bernardo Bravo has come over the mountains and he's marching to take Moctezuma!"
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading Over at the station a special engine was wheezing and blowing after its heavy run and, from the train of commandeered ore-cars behind, a swarm of soldiers were leaping to the ground.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "My gracious, boys," he cried, "it's a good thing you came into town!
Brachamonte
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From this reading On the porch of the hotel Don Juan de Dios Brachamonte was making violent signals with his hands, and as they rode up he hurried out to meet them.
BravonounUS /ˈbrɑːvoʊ/
a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
From this reading Bernardo Bravo has come over the mountains and he's marching to take Moctezuma!"
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading XI The plaza at Fortuna, ordinarily so peaceful and sleepy, was alive with hurrying men when Bud and Phil reached town.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "My gracious, boys," he cried, "it's a good thing you came into town!
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Bernardo Bravo has come over the mountains and he's marching to take Moctezuma!"
commandeeredverbUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdɪrd/
past form of “commandeer” — take arbitrarily or by force
From this reading Over at the station a special engine was wheezing and blowing after its heavy run and, from the train of commandeered ore-cars behind, a swarm of soldiers were leaping to the ground.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "My gracious, boys," he cried, "it's a good thing you came into town!
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading On the porch of the hotel Don Juan de Dios Brachamonte was making violent signals with his hands, and as they rode up he hurried out to meet them.
Dios
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From this reading On the porch of the hotel Don Juan de Dios Brachamonte was making violent signals with his hands, and as they rode up he hurried out to meet them.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading On the porch of the hotel Don Juan de Dios Brachamonte was making violent signals with his hands, and as they rode up he hurried out to meet them.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading Over at the station a special engine was wheezing and blowing after its heavy run and, from the train of commandeered ore-cars behind, a swarm of soldiers were leaping to the ground.
FortunanounUS /fɔːrˈtuːnə/
(Roman mythology) the goddess of fortune and good luck; counterpart of Greek Tyche
From this reading XI The plaza at Fortuna, ordinarily so peaceful and sleepy, was alive with hurrying men when Bud and Phil reached town.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Over at the station a special engine was wheezing and blowing after its heavy run and, from the train of commandeered ore-cars behind, a swarm of soldiers were leaping to the ground.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "My gracious, boys," he cried, "it's a good thing you came into town!
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading "My gracious, boys," he cried, "it's a good thing you came into town!
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Over at the station a special engine was wheezing and blowing after its heavy run and, from the train of commandeered ore-cars behind, a swarm of soldiers were leaping to the ground.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading On the porch of the hotel Don Juan de Dios Brachamonte was making violent signals with his hands, and as they rode up he hurried out to meet them.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bernardo Bravo has come over the mountains and he's marching to take Moctezuma!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the porch of the hotel Don Juan de Dios Brachamonte was making violent signals with his hands, and as they rode up he hurried out to meet them.
he's
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From this reading Bernardo Bravo has come over the mountains and he's marching to take Moctezuma!"
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Over at the station a special engine was wheezing and blowing after its heavy run and, from the train of commandeered ore-cars behind, a swarm of soldiers were leaping to the ground.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the porch of the hotel Don Juan de Dios Brachamonte was making violent signals with his hands, and as they rode up he hurried out to meet them.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading On the porch of the hotel Don Juan de Dios Brachamonte was making violent signals with his hands, and as they rode up he hurried out to meet them.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading On the porch of the hotel Don Juan de Dios Brachamonte was making violent signals with his hands, and as they rode up he hurried out to meet them.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading XI The plaza at Fortuna, ordinarily so peaceful and sleepy, was alive with hurrying men when Bud and Phil reached town.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "My gracious, boys," he cried, "it's a good thing you came into town!
it's
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From this reading "My gracious, boys," he cried, "it's a good thing you came into town!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Over at the station a special engine was wheezing and blowing after its heavy run and, from the train of commandeered ore-cars behind, a swarm of soldiers were leaping to the ground.
Juan
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From this reading On the porch of the hotel Don Juan de Dios Brachamonte was making violent signals with his hands, and as they rode up he hurried out to meet them.
leapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Over at the station a special engine was wheezing and blowing after its heavy run and, from the train of commandeered ore-cars behind, a swarm of soldiers were leaping to the ground.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading On the porch of the hotel Don Juan de Dios Brachamonte was making violent signals with his hands, and as they rode up he hurried out to meet them.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading Bernardo Bravo has come over the mountains and he's marching to take Moctezuma!"
come together
From this reading On the porch of the hotel Don Juan de Dios Brachamonte was making violent signals with his hands, and as they rode up he hurried out to meet them.
the force of workers available
From this reading XI The plaza at Fortuna, ordinarily so peaceful and sleepy, was alive with hurrying men when Bud and Phil reached town.
Moctezuma
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bernardo Bravo has come over the mountains and he's marching to take Moctezuma!"
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Bernardo Bravo has come over the mountains and he's marching to take Moctezuma!"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My gracious, boys," he cried, "it's a good thing you came into town!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Over at the station a special engine was wheezing and blowing after its heavy run and, from the train of commandeered ore-cars behind, a swarm of soldiers were leaping to the ground.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the porch of the hotel Don Juan de Dios Brachamonte was making violent signals with his hands, and as they rode up he hurried out to meet them.
ordinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading XI The plaza at Fortuna, ordinarily so peaceful and sleepy, was alive with hurrying men when Bud and Phil reached town.
ore-cars
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From this reading Over at the station a special engine was wheezing and blowing after its heavy run and, from the train of commandeered ore-cars behind, a swarm of soldiers were leaping to the ground.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On the porch of the hotel Don Juan de Dios Brachamonte was making violent signals with his hands, and as they rode up he hurried out to meet them.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over at the station a special engine was wheezing and blowing after its heavy run and, from the train of commandeered ore-cars behind, a swarm of soldiers were leaping to the ground.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading XI The plaza at Fortuna, ordinarily so peaceful and sleepy, was alive with hurrying men when Bud and Phil reached town.
Phil
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From this reading XI The plaza at Fortuna, ordinarily so peaceful and sleepy, was alive with hurrying men when Bud and Phil reached town.
plazanounUS /ˈplɑːzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading XI The plaza at Fortuna, ordinarily so peaceful and sleepy, was alive with hurrying men when Bud and Phil reached town.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading On the porch of the hotel Don Juan de Dios Brachamonte was making violent signals with his hands, and as they rode up he hurried out to meet them.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading XI The plaza at Fortuna, ordinarily so peaceful and sleepy, was alive with hurrying men when Bud and Phil reached town.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading On the porch of the hotel Don Juan de Dios Brachamonte was making violent signals with his hands, and as they rode up he hurried out to meet them.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Over at the station a special engine was wheezing and blowing after its heavy run and, from the train of commandeered ore-cars behind, a swarm of soldiers were leaping to the ground.
signalsnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading On the porch of the hotel Don Juan de Dios Brachamonte was making violent signals with his hands, and as they rode up he hurried out to meet them.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading XI The plaza at Fortuna, ordinarily so peaceful and sleepy, was alive with hurrying men when Bud and Phil reached town.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading XI The plaza at Fortuna, ordinarily so peaceful and sleepy, was alive with hurrying men when Bud and Phil reached town.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Over at the station a special engine was wheezing and blowing after its heavy run and, from the train of commandeered ore-cars behind, a swarm of soldiers were leaping to the ground.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Over at the station a special engine was wheezing and blowing after its heavy run and, from the train of commandeered ore-cars behind, a swarm of soldiers were leaping to the ground.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Over at the station a special engine was wheezing and blowing after its heavy run and, from the train of commandeered ore-cars behind, a swarm of soldiers were leaping to the ground.
swarmnounUS /swɔːrm/
a moving crowd
From this reading Over at the station a special engine was wheezing and blowing after its heavy run and, from the train of commandeered ore-cars behind, a swarm of soldiers were leaping to the ground.
carry out
From this reading Bernardo Bravo has come over the mountains and he's marching to take Moctezuma!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading XI The plaza at Fortuna, ordinarily so peaceful and sleepy, was alive with hurrying men when Bud and Phil reached town.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On the porch of the hotel Don Juan de Dios Brachamonte was making violent signals with his hands, and as they rode up he hurried out to meet them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the porch of the hotel Don Juan de Dios Brachamonte was making violent signals with his hands, and as they rode up he hurried out to meet them.
a special situation
From this reading "My gracious, boys," he cried, "it's a good thing you came into town!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Over at the station a special engine was wheezing and blowing after its heavy run and, from the train of commandeered ore-cars behind, a swarm of soldiers were leaping to the ground.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading XI The plaza at Fortuna, ordinarily so peaceful and sleepy, was alive with hurrying men when Bud and Phil reached town.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Over at the station a special engine was wheezing and blowing after its heavy run and, from the train of commandeered ore-cars behind, a swarm of soldiers were leaping to the ground.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On the porch of the hotel Don Juan de Dios Brachamonte was making violent signals with his hands, and as they rode up he hurried out to meet them.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading On the porch of the hotel Don Juan de Dios Brachamonte was making violent signals with his hands, and as they rode up he hurried out to meet them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading XI The plaza at Fortuna, ordinarily so peaceful and sleepy, was alive with hurrying men when Bud and Phil reached town.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Over at the station a special engine was wheezing and blowing after its heavy run and, from the train of commandeered ore-cars behind, a swarm of soldiers were leaping to the ground.
wheezingadjectiveUS /ˈwiːzɪŋ/
relating to breathing with a whistling sound
From this reading Over at the station a special engine was wheezing and blowing after its heavy run and, from the train of commandeered ore-cars behind, a swarm of soldiers were leaping to the ground.
at the time that
From this reading XI The plaza at Fortuna, ordinarily so peaceful and sleepy, was alive with hurrying men when Bud and Phil reached town.
in the company of; together with
From this reading XI The plaza at Fortuna, ordinarily so peaceful and sleepy, was alive with hurrying men when Bud and Phil reached town.
XInounUS /ʃiː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one
From this reading XI The plaza at Fortuna, ordinarily so peaceful and sleepy, was alive with hurrying men when Bud and Phil reached town.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My gracious, boys," he cried, "it's a good thing you came into town!
