used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The morning stars were shining through the gray threatening sky, when a slender blanket draped figure stepped from Ysobel's doorway into the dusk, and came near putting foot on Don Ruy Sandoval who lay there as if on guard.
amendedadjectiveUS /əˈmendɪd/
of legislation
From this reading "Awake so late," amended his excellency,--"and is this not a good place to be?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The morning stars were shining through the gray threatening sky, when a slender blanket draped figure stepped from Ysobel's doorway into the dusk, and came near putting foot on Don Ruy Sandoval who lay there as if on guard.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The morning stars were shining through the gray threatening sky, when a slender blanket draped figure stepped from Ysobel's doorway into the dusk, and came near putting foot on Don Ruy Sandoval who lay there as if on guard.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "AT THE TRAIL'S END!"
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading "Your Excellency!" breathed Chico wonderingly--"awake so early--and--here?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Awake so late," amended his excellency,--"and is this not a good place to be?"
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading The morning stars were shining through the gray threatening sky, when a slender blanket draped figure stepped from Ysobel's doorway into the dusk, and came near putting foot on Don Ruy Sandoval who lay there as if on guard.
uttered without voice
From this reading "Your Excellency!" breathed Chico wonderingly--"awake so early--and--here?"
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The morning stars were shining through the gray threatening sky, when a slender blanket draped figure stepped from Ysobel's doorway into the dusk, and came near putting foot on Don Ruy Sandoval who lay there as if on guard.
ChiconounUS /ˈtʃiːkoʊ/
United States comedian; one of four brothers who made motion pictures together (1891-1961)
From this reading "Your Excellency!" breathed Chico wonderingly--"awake so early--and--here?"
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading There was a little gasp, and the blanket was clutched more closely.
clutchedverbUS /klʌtʃt/
past form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading There was a little gasp, and the blanket was clutched more closely.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading The morning stars were shining through the gray threatening sky, when a slender blanket draped figure stepped from Ysobel's doorway into the dusk, and came near putting foot on Don Ruy Sandoval who lay there as if on guard.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading The morning stars were shining through the gray threatening sky, when a slender blanket draped figure stepped from Ysobel's doorway into the dusk, and came near putting foot on Don Ruy Sandoval who lay there as if on guard.
drapedadjectiveUS /dreɪpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading The morning stars were shining through the gray threatening sky, when a slender blanket draped figure stepped from Ysobel's doorway into the dusk, and came near putting foot on Don Ruy Sandoval who lay there as if on guard.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The morning stars were shining through the gray threatening sky, when a slender blanket draped figure stepped from Ysobel's doorway into the dusk, and came near putting foot on Don Ruy Sandoval who lay there as if on guard.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading "Your Excellency!" breathed Chico wonderingly--"awake so early--and--here?"
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "AT THE TRAIL'S END!"
ExcellencynounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading "Your Excellency!" breathed Chico wonderingly--"awake so early--and--here?"
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The morning stars were shining through the gray threatening sky, when a slender blanket draped figure stepped from Ysobel's doorway into the dusk, and came near putting foot on Don Ruy Sandoval who lay there as if on guard.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The morning stars were shining through the gray threatening sky, when a slender blanket draped figure stepped from Ysobel's doorway into the dusk, and came near putting foot on Don Ruy Sandoval who lay there as if on guard.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The morning stars were shining through the gray threatening sky, when a slender blanket draped figure stepped from Ysobel's doorway into the dusk, and came near putting foot on Don Ruy Sandoval who lay there as if on guard.
gaspnounUS /ɡæsp/
a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
From this reading There was a little gasp, and the blanket was clutched more closely.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Awake so late," amended his excellency,--"and is this not a good place to be?"
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The morning stars were shining through the gray threatening sky, when a slender blanket draped figure stepped from Ysobel's doorway into the dusk, and came near putting foot on Don Ruy Sandoval who lay there as if on guard.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The morning stars were shining through the gray threatening sky, when a slender blanket draped figure stepped from Ysobel's doorway into the dusk, and came near putting foot on Don Ruy Sandoval who lay there as if on guard.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Your Excellency!" breathed Chico wonderingly--"awake so early--and--here?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Awake so late," amended his excellency,--"and is this not a good place to be?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The morning stars were shining through the gray threatening sky, when a slender blanket draped figure stepped from Ysobel's doorway into the dusk, and came near putting foot on Don Ruy Sandoval who lay there as if on guard.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The morning stars were shining through the gray threatening sky, when a slender blanket draped figure stepped from Ysobel's doorway into the dusk, and came near putting foot on Don Ruy Sandoval who lay there as if on guard.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Awake so late," amended his excellency,--"and is this not a good place to be?"
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "Awake so late," amended his excellency,--"and is this not a good place to be?"
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The morning stars were shining through the gray threatening sky, when a slender blanket draped figure stepped from Ysobel's doorway into the dusk, and came near putting foot on Don Ruy Sandoval who lay there as if on guard.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was a little gasp, and the blanket was clutched more closely.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was a little gasp, and the blanket was clutched more closely.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning stars were shining through the gray threatening sky, when a slender blanket draped figure stepped from Ysobel's doorway into the dusk, and came near putting foot on Don Ruy Sandoval who lay there as if on guard.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The morning stars were shining through the gray threatening sky, when a slender blanket draped figure stepped from Ysobel's doorway into the dusk, and came near putting foot on Don Ruy Sandoval who lay there as if on guard.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Awake so late," amended his excellency,--"and is this not a good place to be?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The morning stars were shining through the gray threatening sky, when a slender blanket draped figure stepped from Ysobel's doorway into the dusk, and came near putting foot on Don Ruy Sandoval who lay there as if on guard.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Awake so late," amended his excellency,--"and is this not a good place to be?"
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading The morning stars were shining through the gray threatening sky, when a slender blanket draped figure stepped from Ysobel's doorway into the dusk, and came near putting foot on Don Ruy Sandoval who lay there as if on guard.
Ruy
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From this reading The morning stars were shining through the gray threatening sky, when a slender blanket draped figure stepped from Ysobel's doorway into the dusk, and came near putting foot on Don Ruy Sandoval who lay there as if on guard.
Sandoval
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From this reading The morning stars were shining through the gray threatening sky, when a slender blanket draped figure stepped from Ysobel's doorway into the dusk, and came near putting foot on Don Ruy Sandoval who lay there as if on guard.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The morning stars were shining through the gray threatening sky, when a slender blanket draped figure stepped from Ysobel's doorway into the dusk, and came near putting foot on Don Ruy Sandoval who lay there as if on guard.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The morning stars were shining through the gray threatening sky, when a slender blanket draped figure stepped from Ysobel's doorway into the dusk, and came near putting foot on Don Ruy Sandoval who lay there as if on guard.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading The morning stars were shining through the gray threatening sky, when a slender blanket draped figure stepped from Ysobel's doorway into the dusk, and came near putting foot on Don Ruy Sandoval who lay there as if on guard.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Your Excellency!" breathed Chico wonderingly--"awake so early--and--here?"
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The morning stars were shining through the gray threatening sky, when a slender blanket draped figure stepped from Ysobel's doorway into the dusk, and came near putting foot on Don Ruy Sandoval who lay there as if on guard.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading The morning stars were shining through the gray threatening sky, when a slender blanket draped figure stepped from Ysobel's doorway into the dusk, and came near putting foot on Don Ruy Sandoval who lay there as if on guard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "AT THE TRAIL'S END!"
in or at that place or location
From this reading The morning stars were shining through the gray threatening sky, when a slender blanket draped figure stepped from Ysobel's doorway into the dusk, and came near putting foot on Don Ruy Sandoval who lay there as if on guard.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Awake so late," amended his excellency,--"and is this not a good place to be?"
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading The morning stars were shining through the gray threatening sky, when a slender blanket draped figure stepped from Ysobel's doorway into the dusk, and came near putting foot on Don Ruy Sandoval who lay there as if on guard.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The morning stars were shining through the gray threatening sky, when a slender blanket draped figure stepped from Ysobel's doorway into the dusk, and came near putting foot on Don Ruy Sandoval who lay there as if on guard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Awake so late," amended his excellency,--"and is this not a good place to be?"
TRAIL'S
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From this reading "AT THE TRAIL'S END!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a little gasp, and the blanket was clutched more closely.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The morning stars were shining through the gray threatening sky, when a slender blanket draped figure stepped from Ysobel's doorway into the dusk, and came near putting foot on Don Ruy Sandoval who lay there as if on guard.
at the time that
From this reading The morning stars were shining through the gray threatening sky, when a slender blanket draped figure stepped from Ysobel's doorway into the dusk, and came near putting foot on Don Ruy Sandoval who lay there as if on guard.
which person or people
From this reading The morning stars were shining through the gray threatening sky, when a slender blanket draped figure stepped from Ysobel's doorway into the dusk, and came near putting foot on Don Ruy Sandoval who lay there as if on guard.
wonderinglyadverb
in a curious and questioning manner
From this reading "Your Excellency!" breathed Chico wonderingly--"awake so early--and--here?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your Excellency!" breathed Chico wonderingly--"awake so early--and--here?"
Ysobel's
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From this reading The morning stars were shining through the gray threatening sky, when a slender blanket draped figure stepped from Ysobel's doorway into the dusk, and came near putting foot on Don Ruy Sandoval who lay there as if on guard.
