used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VISIT Shortly after daybreak the following morning there was considerable tumult in the plaza at Reina de Los Angeles.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The big sergeant's voice roared out above the din as men adjusted saddles and looked to bridles and inspected their water-bottles and small supplies of provisions.
adjustedadjectiveUS /əˈdʒʌstɪd/
altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
From this reading The big sergeant's voice roared out above the din as men adjusted saddles and looked to bridles and inspected their water-bottles and small supplies of provisions.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A VISIT Shortly after daybreak the following morning there was considerable tumult in the plaza at Reina de Los Angeles.
(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 Sergeant Pedro Gonzales was there with a score of troopers, almost all that were stationed at the local _presidio_, and they were preparing for the chase of Señor Zorro.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Sergeant Pedro Gonzales was there with a score of troopers, almost all that were stationed at the local _presidio_, and they were preparing for the chase of Señor Zorro.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had taken the commands of his captain seriously--he was going after Señor Zorro, and did not propose to return until he had him--or had died in an effort to effect a capture.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sergeant Pedro Gonzales was there with a score of troopers, almost all that were stationed at the local _presidio_, and they were preparing for the chase of Señor Zorro.
Angeles
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From this reading A VISIT Shortly after daybreak the following morning there was considerable tumult in the plaza at Reina de Los Angeles.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The big sergeant's voice roared out above the din as men adjusted saddles and looked to bridles and inspected their water-bottles and small supplies of provisions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A VISIT Shortly after daybreak the following morning there was considerable tumult in the plaza at Reina de Los Angeles.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The big sergeant's voice roared out above the din as men adjusted saddles and looked to bridles and inspected their water-bottles and small supplies of provisions.
bridles
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From this reading The big sergeant's voice roared out above the din as men adjusted saddles and looked to bridles and inspected their water-bottles and small supplies of provisions.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading He had taken the commands of his captain seriously--he was going after Señor Zorro, and did not propose to return until he had him--or had died in an effort to effect a capture.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading He had taken the commands of his captain seriously--he was going after Señor Zorro, and did not propose to return until he had him--or had died in an effort to effect a capture.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading Sergeant Pedro Gonzales was there with a score of troopers, almost all that were stationed at the local _presidio_, and they were preparing for the chase of Señor Zorro.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading He had taken the commands of his captain seriously--he was going after Señor Zorro, and did not propose to return until he had him--or had died in an effort to effect a capture.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A VISIT Shortly after daybreak the following morning there was considerable tumult in the plaza at Reina de Los Angeles.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading For Sergeant Gonzales had ordered that his force travel light, and live off the country as much as possible.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading A VISIT Shortly after daybreak the following morning there was considerable tumult in the plaza at Reina de Los Angeles.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading A VISIT Shortly after daybreak the following morning there was considerable tumult in the plaza at Reina de Los Angeles.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had taken the commands of his captain seriously--he was going after Señor Zorro, and did not propose to return until he had him--or had died in an effort to effect a capture.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading He had taken the commands of his captain seriously--he was going after Señor Zorro, and did not propose to return until he had him--or had died in an effort to effect a capture.
dinnounUS /dɪn/
a loud harsh or strident noise
From this reading The big sergeant's voice roared out above the din as men adjusted saddles and looked to bridles and inspected their water-bottles and small supplies of provisions.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He had taken the commands of his captain seriously--he was going after Señor Zorro, and did not propose to return until he had him--or had died in an effort to effect a capture.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He had taken the commands of his captain seriously--he was going after Señor Zorro, and did not propose to return until he had him--or had died in an effort to effect a capture.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A VISIT Shortly after daybreak the following morning there was considerable tumult in the plaza at Reina de Los Angeles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sergeant Pedro Gonzales was there with a score of troopers, almost all that were stationed at the local _presidio_, and they were preparing for the chase of Señor Zorro.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading For Sergeant Gonzales had ordered that his force travel light, and live off the country as much as possible.
the act of departing
From this reading He had taken the commands of his captain seriously--he was going after Señor Zorro, and did not propose to return until he had him--or had died in an effort to effect a capture.
Gonzales
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From this reading Sergeant Pedro Gonzales was there with a score of troopers, almost all that were stationed at the local _presidio_, and they were preparing for the chase of Señor Zorro.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For Sergeant Gonzales had ordered that his force travel light, and live off the country as much as possible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had taken the commands of his captain seriously--he was going after Señor Zorro, and did not propose to return until he had him--or had died in an effort to effect a capture.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had taken the commands of his captain seriously--he was going after Señor Zorro, and did not propose to return until he had him--or had died in an effort to effect a capture.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For Sergeant Gonzales had ordered that his force travel light, and live off the country as much as possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A VISIT Shortly after daybreak the following morning there was considerable tumult in the plaza at Reina de Los Angeles.
inspectedverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪd/
past form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading The big sergeant's voice roared out above the din as men adjusted saddles and looked to bridles and inspected their water-bottles and small supplies of provisions.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading For Sergeant Gonzales had ordered that his force travel light, and live off the country as much as possible.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading For Sergeant Gonzales had ordered that his force travel light, and live off the country as much as possible.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Sergeant Pedro Gonzales was there with a score of troopers, almost all that were stationed at the local _presidio_, and they were preparing for the chase of Señor Zorro.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The big sergeant's voice roared out above the din as men adjusted saddles and looked to bridles and inspected their water-bottles and small supplies of provisions.
Los
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From this reading A VISIT Shortly after daybreak the following morning there was considerable tumult in the plaza at Reina de Los Angeles.
the force of workers available
From this reading The big sergeant's voice roared out above the din as men adjusted saddles and looked to bridles and inspected their water-bottles and small supplies of provisions.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A VISIT Shortly after daybreak the following morning there was considerable tumult in the plaza at Reina de Los Angeles.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For Sergeant Gonzales had ordered that his force travel light, and live off the country as much as possible.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had taken the commands of his captain seriously--he was going after Señor Zorro, and did not propose to return until he had him--or had died in an effort to effect a capture.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sergeant Pedro Gonzales was there with a score of troopers, almost all that were stationed at the local _presidio_, and they were preparing for the chase of Señor Zorro.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading For Sergeant Gonzales had ordered that his force travel light, and live off the country as much as possible.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had taken the commands of his captain seriously--he was going after Señor Zorro, and did not propose to return until he had him--or had died in an effort to effect a capture.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading For Sergeant Gonzales had ordered that his force travel light, and live off the country as much as possible.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The big sergeant's voice roared out above the din as men adjusted saddles and looked to bridles and inspected their water-bottles and small supplies of provisions.
Pedro
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From this reading Sergeant Pedro Gonzales was there with a score of troopers, almost all that were stationed at the local _presidio_, and they were preparing for the chase of Señor Zorro.
plazanounUS /ˈplɑːzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading A VISIT Shortly after daybreak the following morning there was considerable tumult in the plaza at Reina de Los Angeles.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading For Sergeant Gonzales had ordered that his force travel light, and live off the country as much as possible.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Sergeant Pedro Gonzales was there with a score of troopers, almost all that were stationed at the local _presidio_, and they were preparing for the chase of Señor Zorro.
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 Sergeant Pedro Gonzales was there with a score of troopers, almost all that were stationed at the local _presidio_, and they were preparing for the chase of Señor Zorro.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading He had taken the commands of his captain seriously--he was going after Señor Zorro, and did not propose to return until he had him--or had died in an effort to effect a capture.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading The big sergeant's voice roared out above the din as men adjusted saddles and looked to bridles and inspected their water-bottles and small supplies of provisions.
Reina
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From this reading A VISIT Shortly after daybreak the following morning there was considerable tumult in the plaza at Reina de Los Angeles.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He had taken the commands of his captain seriously--he was going after Señor Zorro, and did not propose to return until he had him--or had died in an effort to effect a capture.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading The big sergeant's voice roared out above the din as men adjusted saddles and looked to bridles and inspected their water-bottles and small supplies of provisions.
saddlesnounUS /ˈsædəlz/
plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal
From this reading The big sergeant's voice roared out above the din as men adjusted saddles and looked to bridles and inspected their water-bottles and small supplies of provisions.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Sergeant Pedro Gonzales was there with a score of troopers, almost all that were stationed at the local _presidio_, and they were preparing for the chase of Señor Zorro.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading Sergeant Pedro Gonzales was there with a score of troopers, almost all that were stationed at the local _presidio_, and they were preparing for the chase of Señor Zorro.
sergeant's
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From this reading The big sergeant's voice roared out above the din as men adjusted saddles and looked to bridles and inspected their water-bottles and small supplies of provisions.
in a serious manner
From this reading He had taken the commands of his captain seriously--he was going after Señor Zorro, and did not propose to return until he had him--or had died in an effort to effect a capture.
Señor
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From this reading Sergeant Pedro Gonzales was there with a score of troopers, almost all that were stationed at the local _presidio_, and they were preparing for the chase of Señor Zorro.
for a short time
From this reading A VISIT Shortly after daybreak the following morning there was considerable tumult in the plaza at Reina de Los Angeles.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The big sergeant's voice roared out above the din as men adjusted saddles and looked to bridles and inspected their water-bottles and small supplies of provisions.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading Sergeant Pedro Gonzales was there with a score of troopers, almost all that were stationed at the local _presidio_, and they were preparing for the chase of Señor Zorro.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading The big sergeant's voice roared out above the din as men adjusted saddles and looked to bridles and inspected their water-bottles and small supplies of provisions.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He had taken the commands of his captain seriously--he was going after Señor Zorro, and did not propose to return until he had him--or had died in an effort to effect a capture.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sergeant Pedro Gonzales was there with a score of troopers, almost all that were stationed at the local _presidio_, and they were preparing for the chase of Señor Zorro.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VISIT Shortly after daybreak the following morning there was considerable tumult in the plaza at Reina de Los Angeles.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The big sergeant's voice roared out above the din as men adjusted saddles and looked to bridles and inspected their water-bottles and small supplies of provisions.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A VISIT Shortly after daybreak the following morning there was considerable tumult in the plaza at Reina de Los Angeles.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sergeant Pedro Gonzales was there with a score of troopers, almost all that were stationed at the local _presidio_, and they were preparing for the chase of Señor Zorro.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The big sergeant's voice roared out above the din as men adjusted saddles and looked to bridles and inspected their water-bottles and small supplies of provisions.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading For Sergeant Gonzales had ordered that his force travel light, and live off the country as much as possible.
troopersnounUS /ˈtruːpərz/
plural of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit
From this reading Sergeant Pedro Gonzales was there with a score of troopers, almost all that were stationed at the local _presidio_, and they were preparing for the chase of Señor Zorro.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading A VISIT Shortly after daybreak the following morning there was considerable tumult in the plaza at Reina de Los Angeles.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He had taken the commands of his captain seriously--he was going after Señor Zorro, and did not propose to return until he had him--or had died in an effort to effect a capture.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A VISIT Shortly after daybreak the following morning there was considerable tumult in the plaza at Reina de Los Angeles.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The big sergeant's voice roared out above the din as men adjusted saddles and looked to bridles and inspected their water-bottles and small supplies of provisions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A VISIT Shortly after daybreak the following morning there was considerable tumult in the plaza at Reina de Los Angeles.
water-bottles
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From this reading The big sergeant's voice roared out above the din as men adjusted saddles and looked to bridles and inspected their water-bottles and small supplies of provisions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sergeant Pedro Gonzales was there with a score of troopers, almost all that were stationed at the local _presidio_, and they were preparing for the chase of Señor Zorro.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sergeant Pedro Gonzales was there with a score of troopers, almost all that were stationed at the local _presidio_, and they were preparing for the chase of Señor Zorro.
Zorro
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From this reading Sergeant Pedro Gonzales was there with a score of troopers, almost all that were stationed at the local _presidio_, and they were preparing for the chase of Señor Zorro.
