used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a while, I saw that the man was inexorable; and, drawing out my purse, I counted down the required amount.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About ten days after, a party of us (we had nothing to do at the time) came to the resolve to visit Real del Monte, a rich silver-mine in the mountains that skirt the north-east of the valley.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading A division of our army was stationed there, and some of our old _comarados_ had sent us an "invite" to come up and explore the mines--adding that two or three very hospitable English _haciendados_ lived in that neighbourhood.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading Under the nimble brush and comb of my Mexican groom, Vicente, she soon became the most admired piece of horseflesh that made its appearance on the Pasao.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a while, I saw that the man was inexorable; and, drawing out my purse, I counted down the required amount.
a quantity of money
From this reading After a while, I saw that the man was inexorable; and, drawing out my purse, I counted down the required amount.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A division of our army was stationed there, and some of our old _comarados_ had sent us an "invite" to come up and explore the mines--adding that two or three very hospitable English _haciendados_ lived in that neighbourhood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After a while, I saw that the man was inexorable; and, drawing out my purse, I counted down the required amount.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Under the nimble brush and comb of my Mexican groom, Vicente, she soon became the most admired piece of horseflesh that made its appearance on the Pasao.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading A division of our army was stationed there, and some of our old _comarados_ had sent us an "invite" to come up and explore the mines--adding that two or three very hospitable English _haciendados_ lived in that neighbourhood.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading About ten days after, a party of us (we had nothing to do at the time) came to the resolve to visit Real del Monte, a rich silver-mine in the mountains that skirt the north-east of the valley.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Under the nimble brush and comb of my Mexican groom, Vicente, she soon became the most admired piece of horseflesh that made its appearance on the Pasao.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading A bill of sale, which was signed by the Ranger, and witnessed by his comrade, Bill, completed the "trade," and the mare was forthwith transferred to my quarters.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading Under the nimble brush and comb of my Mexican groom, Vicente, she soon became the most admired piece of horseflesh that made its appearance on the Pasao.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A bill of sale, which was signed by the Ranger, and witnessed by his comrade, Bill, completed the "trade," and the mare was forthwith transferred to my quarters.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading About ten days after, a party of us (we had nothing to do at the time) came to the resolve to visit Real del Monte, a rich silver-mine in the mountains that skirt the north-east of the valley.
comarados
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From this reading A division of our army was stationed there, and some of our old _comarados_ had sent us an "invite" to come up and explore the mines--adding that two or three very hospitable English _haciendados_ lived in that neighbourhood.
combverbUS /koʊm/
straighten with a comb
From this reading Under the nimble brush and comb of my Mexican groom, Vicente, she soon became the most admired piece of horseflesh that made its appearance on the Pasao.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A division of our army was stationed there, and some of our old _comarados_ had sent us an "invite" to come up and explore the mines--adding that two or three very hospitable English _haciendados_ lived in that neighbourhood.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading A bill of sale, which was signed by the Ranger, and witnessed by his comrade, Bill, completed the "trade," and the mare was forthwith transferred to my quarters.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading A bill of sale, which was signed by the Ranger, and witnessed by his comrade, Bill, completed the "trade," and the mare was forthwith transferred to my quarters.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading After a while, I saw that the man was inexorable; and, drawing out my purse, I counted down the required amount.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading About ten days after, a party of us (we had nothing to do at the time) came to the resolve to visit Real del Monte, a rich silver-mine in the mountains that skirt the north-east of the valley.
del
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From this reading About ten days after, a party of us (we had nothing to do at the time) came to the resolve to visit Real del Monte, a rich silver-mine in the mountains that skirt the north-east of the valley.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading A division of our army was stationed there, and some of our old _comarados_ had sent us an "invite" to come up and explore the mines--adding that two or three very hospitable English _haciendados_ lived in that neighbourhood.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading About ten days after, a party of us (we had nothing to do at the time) came to the resolve to visit Real del Monte, a rich silver-mine in the mountains that skirt the north-east of the valley.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading After a while, I saw that the man was inexorable; and, drawing out my purse, I counted down the required amount.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading After a while, I saw that the man was inexorable; and, drawing out my purse, I counted down the required amount.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading A division of our army was stationed there, and some of our old _comarados_ had sent us an "invite" to come up and explore the mines--adding that two or three very hospitable English _haciendados_ lived in that neighbourhood.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading A division of our army was stationed there, and some of our old _comarados_ had sent us an "invite" to come up and explore the mines--adding that two or three very hospitable English _haciendados_ lived in that neighbourhood.
forthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading A bill of sale, which was signed by the Ranger, and witnessed by his comrade, Bill, completed the "trade," and the mare was forthwith transferred to my quarters.
groomverbUS /ɡruːm/
educate for a future role or function
From this reading Under the nimble brush and comb of my Mexican groom, Vicente, she soon became the most admired piece of horseflesh that made its appearance on the Pasao.
haciendados
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From this reading A division of our army was stationed there, and some of our old _comarados_ had sent us an "invite" to come up and explore the mines--adding that two or three very hospitable English _haciendados_ lived in that neighbourhood.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading About ten days after, a party of us (we had nothing to do at the time) came to the resolve to visit Real del Monte, a rich silver-mine in the mountains that skirt the north-east of the valley.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A bill of sale, which was signed by the Ranger, and witnessed by his comrade, Bill, completed the "trade," and the mare was forthwith transferred to my quarters.
horsefleshnounUS /ˈhɔːrsfleʃ/
the flesh of horses as food
From this reading Under the nimble brush and comb of my Mexican groom, Vicente, she soon became the most admired piece of horseflesh that made its appearance on the Pasao.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading A division of our army was stationed there, and some of our old _comarados_ had sent us an "invite" to come up and explore the mines--adding that two or three very hospitable English _haciendados_ lived in that neighbourhood.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After a while, I saw that the man was inexorable; and, drawing out my purse, I counted down the required amount.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading About ten days after, a party of us (we had nothing to do at the time) came to the resolve to visit Real del Monte, a rich silver-mine in the mountains that skirt the north-east of the valley.
inexorableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneksərəbəl/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading After a while, I saw that the man was inexorable; and, drawing out my purse, I counted down the required amount.
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading A division of our army was stationed there, and some of our old _comarados_ had sent us an "invite" to come up and explore the mines--adding that two or three very hospitable English _haciendados_ lived in that neighbourhood.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Under the nimble brush and comb of my Mexican groom, Vicente, she soon became the most admired piece of horseflesh that made its appearance on the Pasao.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading A division of our army was stationed there, and some of our old _comarados_ had sent us an "invite" to come up and explore the mines--adding that two or three very hospitable English _haciendados_ lived in that neighbourhood.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Under the nimble brush and comb of my Mexican groom, Vicente, she soon became the most admired piece of horseflesh that made its appearance on the Pasao.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading After a while, I saw that the man was inexorable; and, drawing out my purse, I counted down the required amount.
marenounUS /mer/
female equine animal
From this reading A bill of sale, which was signed by the Ranger, and witnessed by his comrade, Bill, completed the "trade," and the mare was forthwith transferred to my quarters.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading Under the nimble brush and comb of my Mexican groom, Vicente, she soon became the most admired piece of horseflesh that made its appearance on the Pasao.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading A division of our army was stationed there, and some of our old _comarados_ had sent us an "invite" to come up and explore the mines--adding that two or three very hospitable English _haciendados_ lived in that neighbourhood.
MontenounUS /ˈmɑːnti/
a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time
From this reading About ten days after, a party of us (we had nothing to do at the time) came to the resolve to visit Real del Monte, a rich silver-mine in the mountains that skirt the north-east of the valley.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Under the nimble brush and comb of my Mexican groom, Vicente, she soon became the most admired piece of horseflesh that made its appearance on the Pasao.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading About ten days after, a party of us (we had nothing to do at the time) came to the resolve to visit Real del Monte, a rich silver-mine in the mountains that skirt the north-east of the valley.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading After a while, I saw that the man was inexorable; and, drawing out my purse, I counted down the required amount.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading A division of our army was stationed there, and some of our old _comarados_ had sent us an "invite" to come up and explore the mines--adding that two or three very hospitable English _haciendados_ lived in that neighbourhood.
nimbleadjectiveUS /ˈnɪmbəl/
moving quickly and lightly
From this reading Under the nimble brush and comb of my Mexican groom, Vicente, she soon became the most admired piece of horseflesh that made its appearance on the Pasao.
north-eastadverbUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
to, toward, or in the northeast
From this reading About ten days after, a party of us (we had nothing to do at the time) came to the resolve to visit Real del Monte, a rich silver-mine in the mountains that skirt the north-east of the valley.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading About ten days after, a party of us (we had nothing to do at the time) came to the resolve to visit Real del Monte, a rich silver-mine in the mountains that skirt the north-east of the valley.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A bill of sale, which was signed by the Ranger, and witnessed by his comrade, Bill, completed the "trade," and the mare was forthwith transferred to my quarters.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A division of our army was stationed there, and some of our old _comarados_ had sent us an "invite" to come up and explore the mines--adding that two or three very hospitable English _haciendados_ lived in that neighbourhood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Under the nimble brush and comb of my Mexican groom, Vicente, she soon became the most admired piece of horseflesh that made its appearance on the Pasao.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A division of our army was stationed there, and some of our old _comarados_ had sent us an "invite" to come up and explore the mines--adding that two or three very hospitable English _haciendados_ lived in that neighbourhood.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A division of our army was stationed there, and some of our old _comarados_ had sent us an "invite" to come up and explore the mines--adding that two or three very hospitable English _haciendados_ lived in that neighbourhood.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After a while, I saw that the man was inexorable; and, drawing out my purse, I counted down the required amount.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading About ten days after, a party of us (we had nothing to do at the time) came to the resolve to visit Real del Monte, a rich silver-mine in the mountains that skirt the north-east of the valley.
Pasao
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From this reading Under the nimble brush and comb of my Mexican groom, Vicente, she soon became the most admired piece of horseflesh that made its appearance on the Pasao.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Under the nimble brush and comb of my Mexican groom, Vicente, she soon became the most admired piece of horseflesh that made its appearance on the Pasao.
pursenounUS /pɜːrs/
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading After a while, I saw that the man was inexorable; and, drawing out my purse, I counted down the required amount.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading A bill of sale, which was signed by the Ranger, and witnessed by his comrade, Bill, completed the "trade," and the mare was forthwith transferred to my quarters.
RangernounUS /ˈreɪndʒər/
a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading A bill of sale, which was signed by the Ranger, and witnessed by his comrade, Bill, completed the "trade," and the mare was forthwith transferred to my quarters.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading About ten days after, a party of us (we had nothing to do at the time) came to the resolve to visit Real del Monte, a rich silver-mine in the mountains that skirt the north-east of the valley.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading After a while, I saw that the man was inexorable; and, drawing out my purse, I counted down the required amount.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading About ten days after, a party of us (we had nothing to do at the time) came to the resolve to visit Real del Monte, a rich silver-mine in the mountains that skirt the north-east of the valley.
possessing material wealth
From this reading About ten days after, a party of us (we had nothing to do at the time) came to the resolve to visit Real del Monte, a rich silver-mine in the mountains that skirt the north-east of the valley.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading A bill of sale, which was signed by the Ranger, and witnessed by his comrade, Bill, completed the "trade," and the mare was forthwith transferred to my quarters.
cut with a saw
From this reading After a while, I saw that the man was inexorable; and, drawing out my purse, I counted down the required amount.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A division of our army was stationed there, and some of our old _comarados_ had sent us an "invite" to come up and explore the mines--adding that two or three very hospitable English _haciendados_ lived in that neighbourhood.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Under the nimble brush and comb of my Mexican groom, Vicente, she soon became the most admired piece of horseflesh that made its appearance on the Pasao.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading A bill of sale, which was signed by the Ranger, and witnessed by his comrade, Bill, completed the "trade," and the mare was forthwith transferred to my quarters.
silver-mine
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From this reading About ten days after, a party of us (we had nothing to do at the time) came to the resolve to visit Real del Monte, a rich silver-mine in the mountains that skirt the north-east of the valley.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading About ten days after, a party of us (we had nothing to do at the time) came to the resolve to visit Real del Monte, a rich silver-mine in the mountains that skirt the north-east of the valley.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A division of our army was stationed there, and some of our old _comarados_ had sent us an "invite" to come up and explore the mines--adding that two or three very hospitable English _haciendados_ lived in that neighbourhood.
in the near future
From this reading Under the nimble brush and comb of my Mexican groom, Vicente, she soon became the most admired piece of horseflesh that made its appearance on the Pasao.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading A division of our army was stationed there, and some of our old _comarados_ had sent us an "invite" to come up and explore the mines--adding that two or three very hospitable English _haciendados_ lived in that neighbourhood.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading About ten days after, a party of us (we had nothing to do at the time) came to the resolve to visit Real del Monte, a rich silver-mine in the mountains that skirt the north-east of the valley.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After a while, I saw that the man was inexorable; and, drawing out my purse, I counted down the required amount.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After a while, I saw that the man was inexorable; and, drawing out my purse, I counted down the required amount.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A division of our army was stationed there, and some of our old _comarados_ had sent us an "invite" to come up and explore the mines--adding that two or three very hospitable English _haciendados_ lived in that neighbourhood.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A division of our army was stationed there, and some of our old _comarados_ had sent us an "invite" to come up and explore the mines--adding that two or three very hospitable English _haciendados_ lived in that neighbourhood.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading About ten days after, a party of us (we had nothing to do at the time) came to the resolve to visit Real del Monte, a rich silver-mine in the mountains that skirt the north-east of the valley.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A bill of sale, which was signed by the Ranger, and witnessed by his comrade, Bill, completed the "trade," and the mare was forthwith transferred to my quarters.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading A bill of sale, which was signed by the Ranger, and witnessed by his comrade, Bill, completed the "trade," and the mare was forthwith transferred to my quarters.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading A bill of sale, which was signed by the Ranger, and witnessed by his comrade, Bill, completed the "trade," and the mare was forthwith transferred to my quarters.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A division of our army was stationed there, and some of our old _comarados_ had sent us an "invite" to come up and explore the mines--adding that two or three very hospitable English _haciendados_ lived in that neighbourhood.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the nimble brush and comb of my Mexican groom, Vicente, she soon became the most admired piece of horseflesh that made its appearance on the Pasao.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A division of our army was stationed there, and some of our old _comarados_ had sent us an "invite" to come up and explore the mines--adding that two or three very hospitable English _haciendados_ lived in that neighbourhood.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading About ten days after, a party of us (we had nothing to do at the time) came to the resolve to visit Real del Monte, a rich silver-mine in the mountains that skirt the north-east of the valley.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading About ten days after, a party of us (we had nothing to do at the time) came to the resolve to visit Real del Monte, a rich silver-mine in the mountains that skirt the north-east of the valley.
precisely as stated
From this reading A division of our army was stationed there, and some of our old _comarados_ had sent us an "invite" to come up and explore the mines--adding that two or three very hospitable English _haciendados_ lived in that neighbourhood.
Vicente
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Under the nimble brush and comb of my Mexican groom, Vicente, she soon became the most admired piece of horseflesh that made its appearance on the Pasao.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading About ten days after, a party of us (we had nothing to do at the time) came to the resolve to visit Real del Monte, a rich silver-mine in the mountains that skirt the north-east of the valley.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After a while, I saw that the man was inexorable; and, drawing out my purse, I counted down the required amount.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading About ten days after, a party of us (we had nothing to do at the time) came to the resolve to visit Real del Monte, a rich silver-mine in the mountains that skirt the north-east of the valley.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A bill of sale, which was signed by the Ranger, and witnessed by his comrade, Bill, completed the "trade," and the mare was forthwith transferred to my quarters.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading After a while, I saw that the man was inexorable; and, drawing out my purse, I counted down the required amount.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading A bill of sale, which was signed by the Ranger, and witnessed by his comrade, Bill, completed the "trade," and the mare was forthwith transferred to my quarters.
