AlreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already the sacristan was ringing his call.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE PRESIDIO OF SAN FRANCISCO.---WEDDING CHIMES FROM THE MISSION DOLORES.---LAGUNITAS RANCHO.
betimesadverb
in good time
From this reading Golden lances pierced the haze over the hills, waking the padre betimes next morning.
caballeros
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From this reading The caballeros were kneeling when the Indian choir raised the chants.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Already the sacristan was ringing his call.
chantsnounUS /tʃænts/
plural of “chant” — a repetitive song in which as many syllables as necessary are assigned to a single tone
From this reading The caballeros were kneeling when the Indian choir raised the chants.
chargersnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒərz/
plural of “charger” — formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle
From this reading When mass ended, the "mozos" scoured the potrero, driving in the chargers.
CHIMESnounUS /tʃaɪmz/
plural of “chime” — a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
From this reading AT THE PRESIDIO OF SAN FRANCISCO.---WEDDING CHIMES FROM THE MISSION DOLORES.---LAGUNITAS RANCHO.
choirnounUS /ˈkwaɪər/
a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony
From this reading The caballeros were kneeling when the Indian choir raised the chants.
DOLORES
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From this reading AT THE PRESIDIO OF SAN FRANCISCO.---WEDDING CHIMES FROM THE MISSION DOLORES.---LAGUNITAS RANCHO.
drivingadjectiveUS /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading When mass ended, the "mozos" scoured the potrero, driving in the chargers.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading When mass ended, the "mozos" scoured the potrero, driving in the chargers.
FRANCISCO
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From this reading AT THE PRESIDIO OF SAN FRANCISCO.---WEDDING CHIMES FROM THE MISSION DOLORES.---LAGUNITAS RANCHO.
FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AT THE PRESIDIO OF SAN FRANCISCO.---WEDDING CHIMES FROM THE MISSION DOLORES.---LAGUNITAS RANCHO.
GoldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Golden lances pierced the haze over the hills, waking the padre betimes next morning.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading Golden lances pierced the haze over the hills, waking the padre betimes next morning.
hillsnounUS /hɪlz/
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Golden lances pierced the haze over the hills, waking the padre betimes next morning.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Already the sacristan was ringing his call.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When mass ended, the "mozos" scoured the potrero, driving in the chargers.
IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The caballeros were kneeling when the Indian choir raised the chants.
kneelingnounUS /ˈniːlɪŋ/
supporting yourself on your knees
From this reading The caballeros were kneeling when the Indian choir raised the chants.
LAGUNITAS
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From this reading AT THE PRESIDIO OF SAN FRANCISCO.---WEDDING CHIMES FROM THE MISSION DOLORES.---LAGUNITAS RANCHO.
lances
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From this reading Golden lances pierced the haze over the hills, waking the padre betimes next morning.
massnounUS /mæs/
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading When mass ended, the "mozos" scoured the potrero, driving in the chargers.
MISSIONnounUS /ˈmɪʃən/
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading AT THE PRESIDIO OF SAN FRANCISCO.---WEDDING CHIMES FROM THE MISSION DOLORES.---LAGUNITAS RANCHO.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Golden lances pierced the haze over the hills, waking the padre betimes next morning.
mozos
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From this reading When mass ended, the "mozos" scoured the potrero, driving in the chargers.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Golden lances pierced the haze over the hills, waking the padre betimes next morning.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE PRESIDIO OF SAN FRANCISCO.---WEDDING CHIMES FROM THE MISSION DOLORES.---LAGUNITAS RANCHO.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Golden lances pierced the haze over the hills, waking the padre betimes next morning.
padrenounUS /ˈpædreɪ/
a chaplain in one of the military services
From this reading Golden lances pierced the haze over the hills, waking the padre betimes next morning.
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading Golden lances pierced the haze over the hills, waking the padre betimes next morning.
potrero
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From this reading When mass ended, the "mozos" scoured the potrero, driving in the chargers.
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 AT THE PRESIDIO OF SAN FRANCISCO.---WEDDING CHIMES FROM THE MISSION DOLORES.---LAGUNITAS RANCHO.
raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The caballeros were kneeling when the Indian choir raised the chants.
RANCHO
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From this reading AT THE PRESIDIO OF SAN FRANCISCO.---WEDDING CHIMES FROM THE MISSION DOLORES.---LAGUNITAS RANCHO.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading Already the sacristan was ringing his call.
sacristannoun
an officer of the church who is in charge of sacred objects
From this reading Already the sacristan was ringing his call.
SAN
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From this reading AT THE PRESIDIO OF SAN FRANCISCO.---WEDDING CHIMES FROM THE MISSION DOLORES.---LAGUNITAS RANCHO.
scouredadjectiveUS /ˈskaʊərd/
worn away as by water or ice or wind
From this reading When mass ended, the "mozos" scoured the potrero, driving in the chargers.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE PRESIDIO OF SAN FRANCISCO.---WEDDING CHIMES FROM THE MISSION DOLORES.---LAGUNITAS RANCHO.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading Golden lances pierced the haze over the hills, waking the padre betimes next morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Already the sacristan was ringing his call.
WEDDINGnounUS /ˈwedɪŋ/
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading AT THE PRESIDIO OF SAN FRANCISCO.---WEDDING CHIMES FROM THE MISSION DOLORES.---LAGUNITAS RANCHO.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The caballeros were kneeling when the Indian choir raised the chants.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The caballeros were kneeling when the Indian choir raised the chants.
