used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It wasn't much, to be sure, only two _pesetas_ and a _real_, but still that was better than empty pockets.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It happened about half an hour ago.
in the past
From this reading It happened about half an hour ago.
(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 "Why, that I've been robbed of all the money I had.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It happened about half an hour ago.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It wasn't much, to be sure, only two _pesetas_ and a _real_, but still that was better than empty pockets.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was on my way to San Augustin, thinking I'd there get some supper, with a night's lodging; when not far from this, two men--footpads I suppose they were-- rushed out from the roadside, and made straight at me.
Augustin
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From this reading I was on my way to San Augustin, thinking I'd there get some supper, with a night's lodging; when not far from this, two men--footpads I suppose they were-- rushed out from the roadside, and made straight at me.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It wasn't much, to be sure, only two _pesetas_ and a _real_, but still that was better than empty pockets.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading "What story?" demanded the _cabo_, becoming curious.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Why, that I've been robbed of all the money I had.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It wasn't much, to be sure, only two _pesetas_ and a _real_, but still that was better than empty pockets.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It wasn't much, to be sure, only two _pesetas_ and a _real_, but still that was better than empty pockets.
cabo
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From this reading "What story?" demanded the _cabo_, becoming curious.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "What story?" demanded the _cabo_, becoming curious.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "What story?" demanded the _cabo_, becoming curious.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading It wasn't much, to be sure, only two _pesetas_ and a _real_, but still that was better than empty pockets.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I was on my way to San Augustin, thinking I'd there get some supper, with a night's lodging; when not far from this, two men--footpads I suppose they were-- rushed out from the roadside, and made straight at me.
footpads
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From this reading I was on my way to San Augustin, thinking I'd there get some supper, with a night's lodging; when not far from this, two men--footpads I suppose they were-- rushed out from the roadside, and made straight at me.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I was on my way to San Augustin, thinking I'd there get some supper, with a night's lodging; when not far from this, two men--footpads I suppose they were-- rushed out from the roadside, and made straight at me.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I was on my way to San Augustin, thinking I'd there get some supper, with a night's lodging; when not far from this, two men--footpads I suppose they were-- rushed out from the roadside, and made straight at me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Why, that I've been robbed of all the money I had.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It happened about half an hour ago.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It happened about half an hour ago.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It happened about half an hour ago.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Why, that I've been robbed of all the money I had.
I'd
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From this reading I was on my way to San Augustin, thinking I'd there get some supper, with a night's lodging; when not far from this, two men--footpads I suppose they were-- rushed out from the roadside, and made straight at me.
I've
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From this reading "Why, that I've been robbed of all the money I had.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It wasn't much, to be sure, only two _pesetas_ and a _real_, but still that was better than empty pockets.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading I was on my way to San Augustin, thinking I'd there get some supper, with a night's lodging; when not far from this, two men--footpads I suppose they were-- rushed out from the roadside, and made straight at me.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I was on my way to San Augustin, thinking I'd there get some supper, with a night's lodging; when not far from this, two men--footpads I suppose they were-- rushed out from the roadside, and made straight at me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was on my way to San Augustin, thinking I'd there get some supper, with a night's lodging; when not far from this, two men--footpads I suppose they were-- rushed out from the roadside, and made straight at me.
the force of workers available
From this reading I was on my way to San Augustin, thinking I'd there get some supper, with a night's lodging; when not far from this, two men--footpads I suppose they were-- rushed out from the roadside, and made straight at me.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "Why, that I've been robbed of all the money I had.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It wasn't much, to be sure, only two _pesetas_ and a _real_, but still that was better than empty pockets.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was on my way to San Augustin, thinking I'd there get some supper, with a night's lodging; when not far from this, two men--footpads I suppose they were-- rushed out from the roadside, and made straight at me.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I was on my way to San Augustin, thinking I'd there get some supper, with a night's lodging; when not far from this, two men--footpads I suppose they were-- rushed out from the roadside, and made straight at me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was on my way to San Augustin, thinking I'd there get some supper, with a night's lodging; when not far from this, two men--footpads I suppose they were-- rushed out from the roadside, and made straight at me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Why, that I've been robbed of all the money I had.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was on my way to San Augustin, thinking I'd there get some supper, with a night's lodging; when not far from this, two men--footpads I suppose they were-- rushed out from the roadside, and made straight at me.
and nothing more
From this reading It wasn't much, to be sure, only two _pesetas_ and a _real_, but still that was better than empty pockets.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I was on my way to San Augustin, thinking I'd there get some supper, with a night's lodging; when not far from this, two men--footpads I suppose they were-- rushed out from the roadside, and made straight at me.
pesetasnounUS /pəˈseɪtəz/
plural of “peseta” — formerly the basic unit of money in Spain; equal to 100 centimos
From this reading It wasn't much, to be sure, only two _pesetas_ and a _real_, but still that was better than empty pockets.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading It wasn't much, to be sure, only two _pesetas_ and a _real_, but still that was better than empty pockets.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading It wasn't much, to be sure, only two _pesetas_ and a _real_, but still that was better than empty pockets.
roadsidenounUS /ˈroʊdsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading I was on my way to San Augustin, thinking I'd there get some supper, with a night's lodging; when not far from this, two men--footpads I suppose they were-- rushed out from the roadside, and made straight at me.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading "Why, that I've been robbed of all the money I had.
done under pressure
From this reading I was on my way to San Augustin, thinking I'd there get some supper, with a night's lodging; when not far from this, two men--footpads I suppose they were-- rushed out from the roadside, and made straight at me.
San
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From this reading I was on my way to San Augustin, thinking I'd there get some supper, with a night's lodging; when not far from this, two men--footpads I suppose they were-- rushed out from the roadside, and made straight at me.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I was on my way to San Augustin, thinking I'd there get some supper, with a night's lodging; when not far from this, two men--footpads I suppose they were-- rushed out from the roadside, and made straight at me.
not in physical motion
From this reading It wasn't much, to be sure, only two _pesetas_ and a _real_, but still that was better than empty pockets.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "What story?" demanded the _cabo_, becoming curious.
successive (without a break)
From this reading I was on my way to San Augustin, thinking I'd there get some supper, with a night's lodging; when not far from this, two men--footpads I suppose they were-- rushed out from the roadside, and made straight at me.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading I was on my way to San Augustin, thinking I'd there get some supper, with a night's lodging; when not far from this, two men--footpads I suppose they were-- rushed out from the roadside, and made straight at me.
express a supposition
From this reading I was on my way to San Augustin, thinking I'd there get some supper, with a night's lodging; when not far from this, two men--footpads I suppose they were-- rushed out from the roadside, and made straight at me.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading It wasn't much, to be sure, only two _pesetas_ and a _real_, but still that was better than empty pockets.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It wasn't much, to be sure, only two _pesetas_ and a _real_, but still that was better than empty pockets.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Why, that I've been robbed of all the money I had.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What story?" demanded the _cabo_, becoming curious.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I was on my way to San Augustin, thinking I'd there get some supper, with a night's lodging; when not far from this, two men--footpads I suppose they were-- rushed out from the roadside, and made straight at me.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was on my way to San Augustin, thinking I'd there get some supper, with a night's lodging; when not far from this, two men--footpads I suppose they were-- rushed out from the roadside, and made straight at me.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading I was on my way to San Augustin, thinking I'd there get some supper, with a night's lodging; when not far from this, two men--footpads I suppose they were-- rushed out from the roadside, and made straight at me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I was on my way to San Augustin, thinking I'd there get some supper, with a night's lodging; when not far from this, two men--footpads I suppose they were-- rushed out from the roadside, and made straight at me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It wasn't much, to be sure, only two _pesetas_ and a _real_, but still that was better than empty pockets.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It wasn't much, to be sure, only two _pesetas_ and a _real_, but still that was better than empty pockets.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It wasn't much, to be sure, only two _pesetas_ and a _real_, but still that was better than empty pockets.
wasn't
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From this reading It wasn't much, to be sure, only two _pesetas_ and a _real_, but still that was better than empty pockets.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I was on my way to San Augustin, thinking I'd there get some supper, with a night's lodging; when not far from this, two men--footpads I suppose they were-- rushed out from the roadside, and made straight at me.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I was on my way to San Augustin, thinking I'd there get some supper, with a night's lodging; when not far from this, two men--footpads I suppose they were-- rushed out from the roadside, and made straight at me.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What story?" demanded the _cabo_, becoming curious.
at the time that
From this reading I was on my way to San Augustin, thinking I'd there get some supper, with a night's lodging; when not far from this, two men--footpads I suppose they were-- rushed out from the roadside, and made straight at me.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, that I've been robbed of all the money I had.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was on my way to San Augustin, thinking I'd there get some supper, with a night's lodging; when not far from this, two men--footpads I suppose they were-- rushed out from the roadside, and made straight at me.
