used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FRAY FELIPE MAKES A VOW.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But here was an enterprise where there was small risk, so he could discount the bright night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not a cloud marred its face, and the moon was at the full.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Barbados continued to mutter curses as he watched the sky.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Not a cloud marred its face, and the moon was at the full.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He grunted his pleasure as he saw Sergeant Gonzales and the troopers ride away from the _presidio_, cross the plaza, and continue toward the south.
BarbadosnounUS /bɑːrˈbeɪdoʊs/
a parliamentary democracy on the island of Barbados; former British colony; a popular resort area
From this reading Barbados continued to mutter curses as he watched the sky.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading But here was an enterprise where there was small risk, so he could discount the bright night.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But here was an enterprise where there was small risk, so he could discount the bright night.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Not a cloud marred its face, and the moon was at the full.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading He grunted his pleasure as he saw Sergeant Gonzales and the troopers ride away from the _presidio_, cross the plaza, and continue toward the south.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Barbados continued to mutter curses as he watched the sky.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But here was an enterprise where there was small risk, so he could discount the bright night.
travel across or pass over
From this reading He grunted his pleasure as he saw Sergeant Gonzales and the troopers ride away from the _presidio_, cross the plaza, and continue toward the south.
cursesnounUS /ˈkɜːrsɪz/
plural of “curse” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Barbados continued to mutter curses as he watched the sky.
discountnounUS /dɪˈskaʊnt/
the act of reducing the selling price of merchandise
From this reading But here was an enterprise where there was small risk, so he could discount the bright night.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading But here was an enterprise where there was small risk, so he could discount the bright night.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Not a cloud marred its face, and the moon was at the full.
FELIPE
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From this reading FRAY FELIPE MAKES A VOW.
FRAYverbUS /freɪ/
wear away by rubbing
From this reading FRAY FELIPE MAKES A VOW.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He grunted his pleasure as he saw Sergeant Gonzales and the troopers ride away from the _presidio_, cross the plaza, and continue toward the south.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Not a cloud marred its face, and the moon was at the full.
Gonzales
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From this reading He grunted his pleasure as he saw Sergeant Gonzales and the troopers ride away from the _presidio_, cross the plaza, and continue toward the south.
gruntedverbUS /ˈɡrʌntɪd/
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading He grunted his pleasure as he saw Sergeant Gonzales and the troopers ride away from the _presidio_, cross the plaza, and continue toward the south.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Barbados continued to mutter curses as he watched the sky.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But here was an enterprise where there was small risk, so he could discount the bright night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He grunted his pleasure as he saw Sergeant Gonzales and the troopers ride away from the _presidio_, cross the plaza, and continue toward the south.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Not a cloud marred its face, and the moon was at the full.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading FRAY FELIPE MAKES A VOW.
marredadjectiveUS /mɑːrd/
blemished by injury or rough wear
From this reading Not a cloud marred its face, and the moon was at the full.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Not a cloud marred its face, and the moon was at the full.
mutterverbUS /ˈmʌtər/
talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading Barbados continued to mutter curses as he watched the sky.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But here was an enterprise where there was small risk, so he could discount the bright night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a cloud marred its face, and the moon was at the full.
plazanounUS /ˈplɑːzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading He grunted his pleasure as he saw Sergeant Gonzales and the troopers ride away from the _presidio_, cross the plaza, and continue toward the south.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading He grunted his pleasure as he saw Sergeant Gonzales and the troopers ride away from the _presidio_, cross the plaza, and continue toward the south.
presidionounUS /prɪˈsɪdioʊ/
a fortress established in the southwestern United States by the Spanish in order to protect their missions and other holdings
From this reading He grunted his pleasure as he saw Sergeant Gonzales and the troopers ride away from the _presidio_, cross the plaza, and continue toward the south.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He grunted his pleasure as he saw Sergeant Gonzales and the troopers ride away from the _presidio_, cross the plaza, and continue toward the south.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading But here was an enterprise where there was small risk, so he could discount the bright night.
cut with a saw
From this reading He grunted his pleasure as he saw Sergeant Gonzales and the troopers ride away from the _presidio_, cross the plaza, and continue toward the south.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading He grunted his pleasure as he saw Sergeant Gonzales and the troopers ride away from the _presidio_, cross the plaza, and continue toward the south.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Barbados continued to mutter curses as he watched the sky.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But here was an enterprise where there was small risk, so he could discount the bright night.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But here was an enterprise where there was small risk, so he could discount the bright night.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading He grunted his pleasure as he saw Sergeant Gonzales and the troopers ride away from the _presidio_, cross the plaza, and continue toward the south.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Barbados continued to mutter curses as he watched the sky.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But here was an enterprise where there was small risk, so he could discount the bright night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Barbados continued to mutter curses as he watched the sky.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He grunted his pleasure as he saw Sergeant Gonzales and the troopers ride away from the _presidio_, cross the plaza, and continue toward the south.
troopersnounUS /ˈtruːpərz/
plural of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit
From this reading He grunted his pleasure as he saw Sergeant Gonzales and the troopers ride away from the _presidio_, cross the plaza, and continue toward the south.
VOWverbUS /vaʊ/
make a vow; promise
From this reading FRAY FELIPE MAKES A VOW.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not a cloud marred its face, and the moon was at the full.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Barbados continued to mutter curses as he watched the sky.
in or at the place that
From this reading But here was an enterprise where there was small risk, so he could discount the bright night.
