used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Author of "A Romance in Transit," "The Quickening," etc.
at or in the front
From this reading "You must help me," she pleaded; "I cannot see the way a single step ahead."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The muscles of his face were twitching, and he was breathing hard, like a spent runner.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "A Romance in Transit," "The Quickening," etc.
Ballar
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From this reading "Senor Ballar', I have biffo' to-day killed a man for that he spik to me like-a-that!"
biffo
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From this reading "Senor Ballar', I have biffo' to-day killed a man for that he spik to me like-a-that!"
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading The muscles of his face were twitching, and he was breathing hard, like a spent runner.
cannot
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From this reading "You must help me," she pleaded; "I cannot see the way a single step ahead."
etc
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From this reading Author of "A Romance in Transit," "The Quickening," etc.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading "There is my notion--and a striking example of Mexican fair play."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The muscles of his face were twitching, and he was breathing hard, like a spent runner.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "There is my notion--and a striking example of Mexican fair play."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Senor Ballar', I have biffo' to-day killed a man for that he spik to me like-a-that!"
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The muscles of his face were twitching, and he was breathing hard, like a spent runner.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Senor Ballar', I have biffo' to-day killed a man for that he spik to me like-a-that!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Senor Ballar', I have biffo' to-day killed a man for that he spik to me like-a-that!"
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "You must help me," she pleaded; "I cannot see the way a single step ahead."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The muscles of his face were twitching, and he was breathing hard, like a spent runner.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You must help me," she pleaded; "I cannot see the way a single step ahead."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Author of "A Romance in Transit," "The Quickening," etc.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is my notion--and a striking example of Mexican fair play."
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "Senor Ballar', I have biffo' to-day killed a man for that he spik to me like-a-that!"
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The muscles of his face were twitching, and he was breathing hard, like a spent runner.
like-a-that
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From this reading "Senor Ballar', I have biffo' to-day killed a man for that he spik to me like-a-that!"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Senor Ballar', I have biffo' to-day killed a man for that he spik to me like-a-that!"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You must help me," she pleaded; "I cannot see the way a single step ahead."
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading "There is my notion--and a striking example of Mexican fair play."
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading The muscles of his face were twitching, and he was breathing hard, like a spent runner.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "You must help me," she pleaded; "I cannot see the way a single step ahead."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "There is my notion--and a striking example of Mexican fair play."
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading "There is my notion--and a striking example of Mexican fair play."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "A Romance in Transit," "The Quickening," etc.
participate in games or sport
From this reading "There is my notion--and a striking example of Mexican fair play."
pleadedverbUS /ˈpliːdɪd/
past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly
From this reading "You must help me," she pleaded; "I cannot see the way a single step ahead."
QuickeningnounUS /ˈkwɪkənɪŋ/
the process of showing signs of life
From this reading Author of "A Romance in Transit," "The Quickening," etc.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Author of "A Romance in Transit," "The Quickening," etc.
runnernounUS /ˈrʌnər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading The muscles of his face were twitching, and he was breathing hard, like a spent runner.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You must help me," she pleaded; "I cannot see the way a single step ahead."
SenornounUS /ˌsiːˈnjɔːr/
a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English “Mr” or “sir”
From this reading "Senor Ballar', I have biffo' to-day killed a man for that he spik to me like-a-that!"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You must help me," she pleaded; "I cannot see the way a single step ahead."
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading "You must help me," she pleaded; "I cannot see the way a single step ahead."
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The muscles of his face were twitching, and he was breathing hard, like a spent runner.
spiknoun
(ethnic slur) offensive term for persons of Latin American descent
From this reading "Senor Ballar', I have biffo' to-day killed a man for that he spik to me like-a-that!"
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading "You must help me," she pleaded; "I cannot see the way a single step ahead."
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading "There is my notion--and a striking example of Mexican fair play."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Senor Ballar', I have biffo' to-day killed a man for that he spik to me like-a-that!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "A Romance in Transit," "The Quickening," etc.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is my notion--and a striking example of Mexican fair play."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Senor Ballar', I have biffo' to-day killed a man for that he spik to me like-a-that!"
to-day
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From this reading "Senor Ballar', I have biffo' to-day killed a man for that he spik to me like-a-that!"
TransitnounUS /ˈtrænzɪt/
a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod
From this reading Author of "A Romance in Transit," "The Quickening," etc.
twitchingnounUS /ˈtwɪtʃɪŋ/
a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition
From this reading The muscles of his face were twitching, and he was breathing hard, like a spent runner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The muscles of his face were twitching, and he was breathing hard, like a spent runner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "You must help me," she pleaded; "I cannot see the way a single step ahead."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The muscles of his face were twitching, and he was breathing hard, like a spent runner.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You must help me," she pleaded; "I cannot see the way a single step ahead."
