used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HIS MOTHER'S ROSARY It was, as the soldier had said most truly, a cold morning to be shot in.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading But the Carlists, accustomed to Cabrera's summary methods, appeared to think but little of the matter, and jested as the firing parties were selected and drawn out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the Carlists, accustomed to Cabrera's summary methods, appeared to think but little of the matter, and jested as the firing parties were selected and drawn out.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But the Carlists, accustomed to Cabrera's summary methods, appeared to think but little of the matter, and jested as the firing parties were selected and drawn out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HIS MOTHER'S ROSARY It was, as the soldier had said most truly, a cold morning to be shot in.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At elbow and knee their rags of uniforms flapped like bunches of ribbons at a fair.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading HIS MOTHER'S ROSARY It was, as the soldier had said most truly, a cold morning to be shot in.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Ragged and desolate they looked as they stood on a slight slope between the foreigners and the red dawn, biting their cartridges and fingering the pulls of their rifles with hands numbed with cold.
bitingadjectiveUS /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/
capable of wounding
From this reading Ragged and desolate they looked as they stood on a slight slope between the foreigners and the red dawn, biting their cartridges and fingering the pulls of their rifles with hands numbed with cold.
bunchesnounUS /ˈbʌntʃəz/
plural of “bunch” — a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading At elbow and knee their rags of uniforms flapped like bunches of ribbons at a fair.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the Carlists, accustomed to Cabrera's summary methods, appeared to think but little of the matter, and jested as the firing parties were selected and drawn out.
Cabrera
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From this reading "In the garden!" whispered Luis Fernandez to Cabrera.
Cabrera's
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From this reading But the Carlists, accustomed to Cabrera's summary methods, appeared to think but little of the matter, and jested as the firing parties were selected and drawn out.
Carlists
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From this reading But the Carlists, accustomed to Cabrera's summary methods, appeared to think but little of the matter, and jested as the firing parties were selected and drawn out.
cartridgesnounUS /ˈkɑːrtrədʒəz/
plural of “cartridge” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
From this reading Ragged and desolate they looked as they stood on a slight slope between the foreigners and the red dawn, biting their cartridges and fingering the pulls of their rifles with hands numbed with cold.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading HIS MOTHER'S ROSARY It was, as the soldier had said most truly, a cold morning to be shot in.
the first light of day
From this reading Ragged and desolate they looked as they stood on a slight slope between the foreigners and the red dawn, biting their cartridges and fingering the pulls of their rifles with hands numbed with cold.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading Ragged and desolate they looked as they stood on a slight slope between the foreigners and the red dawn, biting their cartridges and fingering the pulls of their rifles with hands numbed with cold.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading But the Carlists, accustomed to Cabrera's summary methods, appeared to think but little of the matter, and jested as the firing parties were selected and drawn out.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading At elbow and knee their rags of uniforms flapped like bunches of ribbons at a fair.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading At elbow and knee their rags of uniforms flapped like bunches of ribbons at a fair.
Fernandez
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From this reading "In the garden!" whispered Luis Fernandez to Cabrera.
fingeringnounUS /ˈfɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the placement of the fingers for playing different notes (or sequences of notes) on a musical instrument
From this reading Ragged and desolate they looked as they stood on a slight slope between the foreigners and the red dawn, biting their cartridges and fingering the pulls of their rifles with hands numbed with cold.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading But the Carlists, accustomed to Cabrera's summary methods, appeared to think but little of the matter, and jested as the firing parties were selected and drawn out.
flappedverbUS /flæpt/
inflected form of “flap” — move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
From this reading At elbow and knee their rags of uniforms flapped like bunches of ribbons at a fair.
foreignersnounUS /ˈfɔːrənərz/
plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading Ragged and desolate they looked as they stood on a slight slope between the foreigners and the red dawn, biting their cartridges and fingering the pulls of their rifles with hands numbed with cold.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading "In the garden!" whispered Luis Fernandez to Cabrera.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HIS MOTHER'S ROSARY It was, as the soldier had said most truly, a cold morning to be shot in.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Ragged and desolate they looked as they stood on a slight slope between the foreigners and the red dawn, biting their cartridges and fingering the pulls of their rifles with hands numbed with cold.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HIS MOTHER'S ROSARY It was, as the soldier had said most truly, a cold morning to be shot in.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HIS MOTHER'S ROSARY It was, as the soldier had said most truly, a cold morning to be shot in.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HIS MOTHER'S ROSARY It was, as the soldier had said most truly, a cold morning to be shot in.
jested
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From this reading But the Carlists, accustomed to Cabrera's summary methods, appeared to think but little of the matter, and jested as the firing parties were selected and drawn out.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading At elbow and knee their rags of uniforms flapped like bunches of ribbons at a fair.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading At elbow and knee their rags of uniforms flapped like bunches of ribbons at a fair.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But the Carlists, accustomed to Cabrera's summary methods, appeared to think but little of the matter, and jested as the firing parties were selected and drawn out.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Ragged and desolate they looked as they stood on a slight slope between the foreigners and the red dawn, biting their cartridges and fingering the pulls of their rifles with hands numbed with cold.
Luis
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From this reading "In the garden!" whispered Luis Fernandez to Cabrera.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But the Carlists, accustomed to Cabrera's summary methods, appeared to think but little of the matter, and jested as the firing parties were selected and drawn out.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading But the Carlists, accustomed to Cabrera's summary methods, appeared to think but little of the matter, and jested as the firing parties were selected and drawn out.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading HIS MOTHER'S ROSARY It was, as the soldier had said most truly, a cold morning to be shot in.
used to form the superlative
From this reading HIS MOTHER'S ROSARY It was, as the soldier had said most truly, a cold morning to be shot in.
MOTHER'SnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading HIS MOTHER'S ROSARY It was, as the soldier had said most truly, a cold morning to be shot in.
numbedverbUS /nʌmd/
past form of “numb” — make numb or insensitive
From this reading Ragged and desolate they looked as they stood on a slight slope between the foreigners and the red dawn, biting their cartridges and fingering the pulls of their rifles with hands numbed with cold.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the Carlists, accustomed to Cabrera's summary methods, appeared to think but little of the matter, and jested as the firing parties were selected and drawn out.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ragged and desolate they looked as they stood on a slight slope between the foreigners and the red dawn, biting their cartridges and fingering the pulls of their rifles with hands numbed with cold.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But the Carlists, accustomed to Cabrera's summary methods, appeared to think but little of the matter, and jested as the firing parties were selected and drawn out.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading But the Carlists, accustomed to Cabrera's summary methods, appeared to think but little of the matter, and jested as the firing parties were selected and drawn out.
pullsnounUS /pʊlz/
plural of “pull” — the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading Ragged and desolate they looked as they stood on a slight slope between the foreigners and the red dawn, biting their cartridges and fingering the pulls of their rifles with hands numbed with cold.
RaggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading Ragged and desolate they looked as they stood on a slight slope between the foreigners and the red dawn, biting their cartridges and fingering the pulls of their rifles with hands numbed with cold.
ragsnounUS /ræɡz/
plural of “rag” — a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading At elbow and knee their rags of uniforms flapped like bunches of ribbons at a fair.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Ragged and desolate they looked as they stood on a slight slope between the foreigners and the red dawn, biting their cartridges and fingering the pulls of their rifles with hands numbed with cold.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading At elbow and knee their rags of uniforms flapped like bunches of ribbons at a fair.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading Ragged and desolate they looked as they stood on a slight slope between the foreigners and the red dawn, biting their cartridges and fingering the pulls of their rifles with hands numbed with cold.
ROSARYnounUS /ˈroʊzəri/
a string of beads used in counting prayers (especially by Catholics)
From this reading HIS MOTHER'S ROSARY It was, as the soldier had said most truly, a cold morning to be shot in.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading HIS MOTHER'S ROSARY It was, as the soldier had said most truly, a cold morning to be shot in.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading But the Carlists, accustomed to Cabrera's summary methods, appeared to think but little of the matter, and jested as the firing parties were selected and drawn out.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading HIS MOTHER'S ROSARY It was, as the soldier had said most truly, a cold morning to be shot in.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Ragged and desolate they looked as they stood on a slight slope between the foreigners and the red dawn, biting their cartridges and fingering the pulls of their rifles with hands numbed with cold.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Ragged and desolate they looked as they stood on a slight slope between the foreigners and the red dawn, biting their cartridges and fingering the pulls of their rifles with hands numbed with cold.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading HIS MOTHER'S ROSARY It was, as the soldier had said most truly, a cold morning to be shot in.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Ragged and desolate they looked as they stood on a slight slope between the foreigners and the red dawn, biting their cartridges and fingering the pulls of their rifles with hands numbed with cold.
summarynounUS /ˈsʌməri/
a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
From this reading But the Carlists, accustomed to Cabrera's summary methods, appeared to think but little of the matter, and jested as the firing parties were selected and drawn out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HIS MOTHER'S ROSARY It was, as the soldier had said most truly, a cold morning to be shot in.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ragged and desolate they looked as they stood on a slight slope between the foreigners and the red dawn, biting their cartridges and fingering the pulls of their rifles with hands numbed with cold.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ragged and desolate they looked as they stood on a slight slope between the foreigners and the red dawn, biting their cartridges and fingering the pulls of their rifles with hands numbed with cold.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But the Carlists, accustomed to Cabrera's summary methods, appeared to think but little of the matter, and jested as the firing parties were selected and drawn out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HIS MOTHER'S ROSARY It was, as the soldier had said most truly, a cold morning to be shot in.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading HIS MOTHER'S ROSARY It was, as the soldier had said most truly, a cold morning to be shot in.
uniformsnounUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmz/
plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
From this reading At elbow and knee their rags of uniforms flapped like bunches of ribbons at a fair.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HIS MOTHER'S ROSARY It was, as the soldier had said most truly, a cold morning to be shot in.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the Carlists, accustomed to Cabrera's summary methods, appeared to think but little of the matter, and jested as the firing parties were selected and drawn out.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "In the garden!" whispered Luis Fernandez to Cabrera.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ragged and desolate they looked as they stood on a slight slope between the foreigners and the red dawn, biting their cartridges and fingering the pulls of their rifles with hands numbed with cold.
