used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At last a plan was agreed upon and certain men of the company girded their pistol belts tighter about them.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At last a plan was agreed upon and certain men of the company girded their pistol belts tighter about them.
adobenounUS /əˈdoʊbi/
the clay from which adobe bricks are made
From this reading OVER THE LINE Late into the night, yes, almost until the red sun was ready to rise and shine down into the village of Paz amid the Mexican hills, did El Capitan, Don Castro, Pedro and the "killers" hold conference in the back room of the adobe saloon.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading At last a plan was agreed upon and certain men of the company girded their pistol belts tighter about them.
(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 Now the voices were high pitched and now they were low, and all the while the deaf mute sat in his corner, nodding, sleeping, and sometimes smiling.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading OVER THE LINE Late into the night, yes, almost until the red sun was ready to rise and shine down into the village of Paz amid the Mexican hills, did El Capitan, Don Castro, Pedro and the "killers" hold conference in the back room of the adobe saloon.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading OVER THE LINE Late into the night, yes, almost until the red sun was ready to rise and shine down into the village of Paz amid the Mexican hills, did El Capitan, Don Castro, Pedro and the "killers" hold conference in the back room of the adobe saloon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OVER THE LINE Late into the night, yes, almost until the red sun was ready to rise and shine down into the village of Paz amid the Mexican hills, did El Capitan, Don Castro, Pedro and the "killers" hold conference in the back room of the adobe saloon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last a plan was agreed upon and certain men of the company girded their pistol belts tighter about them.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading They were given money by El Capitan and then they went out into the gray and reddening dawn to where their horses awaited.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading OVER THE LINE Late into the night, yes, almost until the red sun was ready to rise and shine down into the village of Paz amid the Mexican hills, did El Capitan, Don Castro, Pedro and the "killers" hold conference in the back room of the adobe saloon.
beltsnounUS /belts/
plural of “belt” — endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading At last a plan was agreed upon and certain men of the company girded their pistol belts tighter about them.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Fail not!" ordered the big chief.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They were given money by El Capitan and then they went out into the gray and reddening dawn to where their horses awaited.
Capitan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OVER THE LINE Late into the night, yes, almost until the red sun was ready to rise and shine down into the village of Paz amid the Mexican hills, did El Capitan, Don Castro, Pedro and the "killers" hold conference in the back room of the adobe saloon.
CastronounUS /ˈkæstroʊ/
Cuban socialist leader who overthrew a dictator in 1959 and established a Marxist socialist state in Cuba (born in 1927)
From this reading OVER THE LINE Late into the night, yes, almost until the red sun was ready to rise and shine down into the village of Paz amid the Mexican hills, did El Capitan, Don Castro, Pedro and the "killers" hold conference in the back room of the adobe saloon.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading At last a plan was agreed upon and certain men of the company girded their pistol belts tighter about them.
a person who is in charge
From this reading "Fail not!" ordered the big chief.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading At last a plan was agreed upon and certain men of the company girded their pistol belts tighter about them.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading OVER THE LINE Late into the night, yes, almost until the red sun was ready to rise and shine down into the village of Paz amid the Mexican hills, did El Capitan, Don Castro, Pedro and the "killers" hold conference in the back room of the adobe saloon.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Now the voices were high pitched and now they were low, and all the while the deaf mute sat in his corner, nodding, sleeping, and sometimes smiling.
the first light of day
From this reading They were given money by El Capitan and then they went out into the gray and reddening dawn to where their horses awaited.
deafadjectiveUS /def/
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
From this reading Now the voices were high pitched and now they were low, and all the while the deaf mute sat in his corner, nodding, sleeping, and sometimes smiling.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading OVER THE LINE Late into the night, yes, almost until the red sun was ready to rise and shine down into the village of Paz amid the Mexican hills, did El Capitan, Don Castro, Pedro and the "killers" hold conference in the back room of the adobe saloon.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading OVER THE LINE Late into the night, yes, almost until the red sun was ready to rise and shine down into the village of Paz amid the Mexican hills, did El Capitan, Don Castro, Pedro and the "killers" hold conference in the back room of the adobe saloon.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading OVER THE LINE Late into the night, yes, almost until the red sun was ready to rise and shine down into the village of Paz amid the Mexican hills, did El Capitan, Don Castro, Pedro and the "killers" hold conference in the back room of the adobe saloon.
ElnounUS /el/
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
From this reading OVER THE LINE Late into the night, yes, almost until the red sun was ready to rise and shine down into the village of Paz amid the Mexican hills, did El Capitan, Don Castro, Pedro and the "killers" hold conference in the back room of the adobe saloon.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading "Fail not!" ordered the big chief.
girded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At last a plan was agreed upon and certain men of the company girded their pistol belts tighter about them.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading They were given money by El Capitan and then they went out into the gray and reddening dawn to where their horses awaited.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading They were given money by El Capitan and then they went out into the gray and reddening dawn to where their horses awaited.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Now the voices were high pitched and now they were low, and all the while the deaf mute sat in his corner, nodding, sleeping, and sometimes smiling.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading OVER THE LINE Late into the night, yes, almost until the red sun was ready to rise and shine down into the village of Paz amid the Mexican hills, did El Capitan, Don Castro, Pedro and the "killers" hold conference in the back room of the adobe saloon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now the voices were high pitched and now they were low, and all the while the deaf mute sat in his corner, nodding, sleeping, and sometimes smiling.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading OVER THE LINE Late into the night, yes, almost until the red sun was ready to rise and shine down into the village of Paz amid the Mexican hills, did El Capitan, Don Castro, Pedro and the "killers" hold conference in the back room of the adobe saloon.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading They were given money by El Capitan and then they went out into the gray and reddening dawn to where their horses awaited.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OVER THE LINE Late into the night, yes, almost until the red sun was ready to rise and shine down into the village of Paz amid the Mexican hills, did El Capitan, Don Castro, Pedro and the "killers" hold conference in the back room of the adobe saloon.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading OVER THE LINE Late into the night, yes, almost until the red sun was ready to rise and shine down into the village of Paz amid the Mexican hills, did El Capitan, Don Castro, Pedro and the "killers" hold conference in the back room of the adobe saloon.
killersnounUS /ˈkɪlərz/
plural of “killer” — someone who causes the death of a person or animal
From this reading OVER THE LINE Late into the night, yes, almost until the red sun was ready to rise and shine down into the village of Paz amid the Mexican hills, did El Capitan, Don Castro, Pedro and the "killers" hold conference in the back room of the adobe saloon.
immediately past
From this reading At last a plan was agreed upon and certain men of the company girded their pistol belts tighter about them.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading OVER THE LINE Late into the night, yes, almost until the red sun was ready to rise and shine down into the village of Paz amid the Mexican hills, did El Capitan, Don Castro, Pedro and the "killers" hold conference in the back room of the adobe saloon.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading OVER THE LINE Late into the night, yes, almost until the red sun was ready to rise and shine down into the village of Paz amid the Mexican hills, did El Capitan, Don Castro, Pedro and the "killers" hold conference in the back room of the adobe saloon.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Now the voices were high pitched and now they were low, and all the while the deaf mute sat in his corner, nodding, sleeping, and sometimes smiling.
the force of workers available
From this reading At last a plan was agreed upon and certain men of the company girded their pistol belts tighter about them.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading OVER THE LINE Late into the night, yes, almost until the red sun was ready to rise and shine down into the village of Paz amid the Mexican hills, did El Capitan, Don Castro, Pedro and the "killers" hold conference in the back room of the adobe saloon.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading They were given money by El Capitan and then they went out into the gray and reddening dawn to where their horses awaited.
muteadjectiveUS /mjuːt/
expressed without speech
From this reading Now the voices were high pitched and now they were low, and all the while the deaf mute sat in his corner, nodding, sleeping, and sometimes smiling.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading OVER THE LINE Late into the night, yes, almost until the red sun was ready to rise and shine down into the village of Paz amid the Mexican hills, did El Capitan, Don Castro, Pedro and the "killers" hold conference in the back room of the adobe saloon.
noddingadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːdɪŋ/
having branches or flower heads that bend downward
From this reading Now the voices were high pitched and now they were low, and all the while the deaf mute sat in his corner, nodding, sleeping, and sometimes smiling.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Fail not!" ordered the big chief.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now the voices were high pitched and now they were low, and all the while the deaf mute sat in his corner, nodding, sleeping, and sometimes smiling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OVER THE LINE Late into the night, yes, almost until the red sun was ready to rise and shine down into the village of Paz amid the Mexican hills, did El Capitan, Don Castro, Pedro and the "killers" hold conference in the back room of the adobe saloon.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading "Fail not!" ordered the big chief.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They were given money by El Capitan and then they went out into the gray and reddening dawn to where their horses awaited.
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading OVER THE LINE Late into the night, yes, almost until the red sun was ready to rise and shine down into the village of Paz amid the Mexican hills, did El Capitan, Don Castro, Pedro and the "killers" hold conference in the back room of the adobe saloon.
Paz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OVER THE LINE Late into the night, yes, almost until the red sun was ready to rise and shine down into the village of Paz amid the Mexican hills, did El Capitan, Don Castro, Pedro and the "killers" hold conference in the back room of the adobe saloon.
Pedro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OVER THE LINE Late into the night, yes, almost until the red sun was ready to rise and shine down into the village of Paz amid the Mexican hills, did El Capitan, Don Castro, Pedro and the "killers" hold conference in the back room of the adobe saloon.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading At last a plan was agreed upon and certain men of the company girded their pistol belts tighter about them.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading Now the voices were high pitched and now they were low, and all the while the deaf mute sat in his corner, nodding, sleeping, and sometimes smiling.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading At last a plan was agreed upon and certain men of the company girded their pistol belts tighter about them.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading OVER THE LINE Late into the night, yes, almost until the red sun was ready to rise and shine down into the village of Paz amid the Mexican hills, did El Capitan, Don Castro, Pedro and the "killers" hold conference in the back room of the adobe saloon.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading OVER THE LINE Late into the night, yes, almost until the red sun was ready to rise and shine down into the village of Paz amid the Mexican hills, did El Capitan, Don Castro, Pedro and the "killers" hold conference in the back room of the adobe saloon.
reddening
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were given money by El Capitan and then they went out into the gray and reddening dawn to where their horses awaited.
move upward
From this reading OVER THE LINE Late into the night, yes, almost until the red sun was ready to rise and shine down into the village of Paz amid the Mexican hills, did El Capitan, Don Castro, Pedro and the "killers" hold conference in the back room of the adobe saloon.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading OVER THE LINE Late into the night, yes, almost until the red sun was ready to rise and shine down into the village of Paz amid the Mexican hills, did El Capitan, Don Castro, Pedro and the "killers" hold conference in the back room of the adobe saloon.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading OVER THE LINE Late into the night, yes, almost until the red sun was ready to rise and shine down into the village of Paz amid the Mexican hills, did El Capitan, Don Castro, Pedro and the "killers" hold conference in the back room of the adobe saloon.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Now the voices were high pitched and now they were low, and all the while the deaf mute sat in his corner, nodding, sleeping, and sometimes smiling.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading OVER THE LINE Late into the night, yes, almost until the red sun was ready to rise and shine down into the village of Paz amid the Mexican hills, did El Capitan, Don Castro, Pedro and the "killers" hold conference in the back room of the adobe saloon.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Now the voices were high pitched and now they were low, and all the while the deaf mute sat in his corner, nodding, sleeping, and sometimes smiling.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Now the voices were high pitched and now they were low, and all the while the deaf mute sat in his corner, nodding, sleeping, and sometimes smiling.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Now the voices were high pitched and now they were low, and all the while the deaf mute sat in his corner, nodding, sleeping, and sometimes smiling.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading OVER THE LINE Late into the night, yes, almost until the red sun was ready to rise and shine down into the village of Paz amid the Mexican hills, did El Capitan, Don Castro, Pedro and the "killers" hold conference in the back room of the adobe saloon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OVER THE LINE Late into the night, yes, almost until the red sun was ready to rise and shine down into the village of Paz amid the Mexican hills, did El Capitan, Don Castro, Pedro and the "killers" hold conference in the back room of the adobe saloon.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At last a plan was agreed upon and certain men of the company girded their pistol belts tighter about them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At last a plan was agreed upon and certain men of the company girded their pistol belts tighter about them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They were given money by El Capitan and then they went out into the gray and reddening dawn to where their horses awaited.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now the voices were high pitched and now they were low, and all the while the deaf mute sat in his corner, nodding, sleeping, and sometimes smiling.
tighteradjectiveUS /ˈtaɪtər/
comparative of “tight” — closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading At last a plan was agreed upon and certain men of the company girded their pistol belts tighter about them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OVER THE LINE Late into the night, yes, almost until the red sun was ready to rise and shine down into the village of Paz amid the Mexican hills, did El Capitan, Don Castro, Pedro and the "killers" hold conference in the back room of the adobe saloon.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading OVER THE LINE Late into the night, yes, almost until the red sun was ready to rise and shine down into the village of Paz amid the Mexican hills, did El Capitan, Don Castro, Pedro and the "killers" hold conference in the back room of the adobe saloon.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At last a plan was agreed upon and certain men of the company girded their pistol belts tighter about them.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading OVER THE LINE Late into the night, yes, almost until the red sun was ready to rise and shine down into the village of Paz amid the Mexican hills, did El Capitan, Don Castro, Pedro and the "killers" hold conference in the back room of the adobe saloon.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Now the voices were high pitched and now they were low, and all the while the deaf mute sat in his corner, nodding, sleeping, and sometimes smiling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OVER THE LINE Late into the night, yes, almost until the red sun was ready to rise and shine down into the village of Paz amid the Mexican hills, did El Capitan, Don Castro, Pedro and the "killers" hold conference in the back room of the adobe saloon.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They were given money by El Capitan and then they went out into the gray and reddening dawn to where their horses awaited.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now the voices were high pitched and now they were low, and all the while the deaf mute sat in his corner, nodding, sleeping, and sometimes smiling.
in or at the place that
From this reading They were given money by El Capitan and then they went out into the gray and reddening dawn to where their horses awaited.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Now the voices were high pitched and now they were low, and all the while the deaf mute sat in his corner, nodding, sleeping, and sometimes smiling.
an affirmative
From this reading OVER THE LINE Late into the night, yes, almost until the red sun was ready to rise and shine down into the village of Paz amid the Mexican hills, did El Capitan, Don Castro, Pedro and the "killers" hold conference in the back room of the adobe saloon.
