used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But, fagged out by the day's hot travel, they did not awaken until a slender beam of light stole between the iron window bars and laid a golden finger across Billy's eyes.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading But, fagged out by the day's hot travel, they did not awaken until a slender beam of light stole between the iron window bars and laid a golden finger across Billy's eyes.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "If we are on the road at daybreak we shall reach the Barranca early in the afternoon," Seyd had said, commenting on his order to the mule-driver.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But, fagged out by the day's hot travel, they did not awaken until a slender beam of light stole between the iron window bars and laid a golden finger across Billy's eyes.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "If we are on the road at daybreak we shall reach the Barranca early in the afternoon," Seyd had said, commenting on his order to the mule-driver.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "If we are on the road at daybreak we shall reach the Barranca early in the afternoon," Seyd had said, commenting on his order to the mule-driver.
awakenverbUS /əˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading But, fagged out by the day's hot travel, they did not awaken until a slender beam of light stole between the iron window bars and laid a golden finger across Billy's eyes.
Barranca
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From this reading "If we are on the road at daybreak we shall reach the Barranca early in the afternoon," Seyd had said, commenting on his order to the mule-driver.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading But, fagged out by the day's hot travel, they did not awaken until a slender beam of light stole between the iron window bars and laid a golden finger across Billy's eyes.
beamnounUS /biːm/
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading But, fagged out by the day's hot travel, they did not awaken until a slender beam of light stole between the iron window bars and laid a golden finger across Billy's eyes.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But, fagged out by the day's hot travel, they did not awaken until a slender beam of light stole between the iron window bars and laid a golden finger across Billy's eyes.
Billy'snounUS /ˈbɪliz/
possessive form of “billy” — a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading But, fagged out by the day's hot travel, they did not awaken until a slender beam of light stole between the iron window bars and laid a golden finger across Billy's eyes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, fagged out by the day's hot travel, they did not awaken until a slender beam of light stole between the iron window bars and laid a golden finger across Billy's eyes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But, fagged out by the day's hot travel, they did not awaken until a slender beam of light stole between the iron window bars and laid a golden finger across Billy's eyes.
commentingverbUS /ˈkɑːmentɪŋ/
-ing form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading "If we are on the road at daybreak we shall reach the Barranca early in the afternoon," Seyd had said, commenting on his order to the mule-driver.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Seyd concluded a diatribe on the Mexican _mozo_ in general while they were dressing.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But, fagged out by the day's hot travel, they did not awaken until a slender beam of light stole between the iron window bars and laid a golden finger across Billy's eyes.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading "If we are on the road at daybreak we shall reach the Barranca early in the afternoon," Seyd had said, commenting on his order to the mule-driver.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading "For you must see the Barranca by daylight.
diatribenounUS /ˈdaɪətraɪb/
thunderous verbal attack
From this reading Seyd concluded a diatribe on the Mexican _mozo_ in general while they were dressing.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But, fagged out by the day's hot travel, they did not awaken until a slender beam of light stole between the iron window bars and laid a golden finger across Billy's eyes.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading Seyd concluded a diatribe on the Mexican _mozo_ in general while they were dressing.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading "If we are on the road at daybreak we shall reach the Barranca early in the afternoon," Seyd had said, commenting on his order to the mule-driver.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But, fagged out by the day's hot travel, they did not awaken until a slender beam of light stole between the iron window bars and laid a golden finger across Billy's eyes.
faggedadjective
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading But, fagged out by the day's hot travel, they did not awaken until a slender beam of light stole between the iron window bars and laid a golden finger across Billy's eyes.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading But, fagged out by the day's hot travel, they did not awaken until a slender beam of light stole between the iron window bars and laid a golden finger across Billy's eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "For you must see the Barranca by daylight.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Seyd concluded a diatribe on the Mexican _mozo_ in general while they were dressing.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading But, fagged out by the day's hot travel, they did not awaken until a slender beam of light stole between the iron window bars and laid a golden finger across Billy's eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "If we are on the road at daybreak we shall reach the Barranca early in the afternoon," Seyd had said, commenting on his order to the mule-driver.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We shall have to hustle now."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "If we are on the road at daybreak we shall reach the Barranca early in the afternoon," Seyd had said, commenting on his order to the mule-driver.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading But, fagged out by the day's hot travel, they did not awaken until a slender beam of light stole between the iron window bars and laid a golden finger across Billy's eyes.
hustleverbUS /ˈhʌsəl/
cause to move furtively and hurriedly
From this reading "We shall have to hustle now."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If we are on the road at daybreak we shall reach the Barranca early in the afternoon," Seyd had said, commenting on his order to the mule-driver.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "If we are on the road at daybreak we shall reach the Barranca early in the afternoon," Seyd had said, commenting on his order to the mule-driver.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading But, fagged out by the day's hot travel, they did not awaken until a slender beam of light stole between the iron window bars and laid a golden finger across Billy's eyes.
set down according to a plan
From this reading But, fagged out by the day's hot travel, they did not awaken until a slender beam of light stole between the iron window bars and laid a golden finger across Billy's eyes.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading But, fagged out by the day's hot travel, they did not awaken until a slender beam of light stole between the iron window bars and laid a golden finger across Billy's eyes.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading Seyd concluded a diatribe on the Mexican _mozo_ in general while they were dressing.
mozo
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From this reading Seyd concluded a diatribe on the Mexican _mozo_ in general while they were dressing.
mule-driver
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From this reading "If we are on the road at daybreak we shall reach the Barranca early in the afternoon," Seyd had said, commenting on his order to the mule-driver.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "For you must see the Barranca by daylight.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But, fagged out by the day's hot travel, they did not awaken until a slender beam of light stole between the iron window bars and laid a golden finger across Billy's eyes.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "We shall have to hustle now."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But, fagged out by the day's hot travel, they did not awaken until a slender beam of light stole between the iron window bars and laid a golden finger across Billy's eyes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "If we are on the road at daybreak we shall reach the Barranca early in the afternoon," Seyd had said, commenting on his order to the mule-driver.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "If we are on the road at daybreak we shall reach the Barranca early in the afternoon," Seyd had said, commenting on his order to the mule-driver.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But, fagged out by the day's hot travel, they did not awaken until a slender beam of light stole between the iron window bars and laid a golden finger across Billy's eyes.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "If we are on the road at daybreak we shall reach the Barranca early in the afternoon," Seyd had said, commenting on his order to the mule-driver.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading "If we are on the road at daybreak we shall reach the Barranca early in the afternoon," Seyd had said, commenting on his order to the mule-driver.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If we are on the road at daybreak we shall reach the Barranca early in the afternoon," Seyd had said, commenting on his order to the mule-driver.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "For you must see the Barranca by daylight.
Seyd
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From this reading "If we are on the road at daybreak we shall reach the Barranca early in the afternoon," Seyd had said, commenting on his order to the mule-driver.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "If we are on the road at daybreak we shall reach the Barranca early in the afternoon," Seyd had said, commenting on his order to the mule-driver.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading But, fagged out by the day's hot travel, they did not awaken until a slender beam of light stole between the iron window bars and laid a golden finger across Billy's eyes.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading But, fagged out by the day's hot travel, they did not awaken until a slender beam of light stole between the iron window bars and laid a golden finger across Billy's eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "If we are on the road at daybreak we shall reach the Barranca early in the afternoon," Seyd had said, commenting on his order to the mule-driver.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But, fagged out by the day's hot travel, they did not awaken until a slender beam of light stole between the iron window bars and laid a golden finger across Billy's eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "If we are on the road at daybreak we shall reach the Barranca early in the afternoon," Seyd had said, commenting on his order to the mule-driver.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But, fagged out by the day's hot travel, they did not awaken until a slender beam of light stole between the iron window bars and laid a golden finger across Billy's eyes.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading But, fagged out by the day's hot travel, they did not awaken until a slender beam of light stole between the iron window bars and laid a golden finger across Billy's eyes.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "If we are on the road at daybreak we shall reach the Barranca early in the afternoon," Seyd had said, commenting on his order to the mule-driver.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Seyd concluded a diatribe on the Mexican _mozo_ in general while they were dressing.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Seyd concluded a diatribe on the Mexican _mozo_ in general while they were dressing.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading But, fagged out by the day's hot travel, they did not awaken until a slender beam of light stole between the iron window bars and laid a golden finger across Billy's eyes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "For you must see the Barranca by daylight.
