used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From the time Seyd rode into the hacienda up to that moment less than twenty minutes had passed, but events had leaped to a conclusion.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading As the wave raced past, level with the high wall, the patio presented for an instant a curious resemblance to a square vessel pressed down till its edges just rose above the water.
accessnounUS /ˈækses/
the right to enter
From this reading The barrier of debris across the outer buildings had diminished the force of the blow upon the house, and had the water gained instant access to the interior and equalized the pressure it might have stood.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The barrier of debris across the outer buildings had diminished the force of the blow upon the house, and had the water gained instant access to the interior and equalized the pressure it might have stood.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As the wave raced past, level with the high wall, the patio presented for an instant a curious resemblance to a square vessel pressed down till its edges just rose above the water.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The barrier of debris across the outer buildings had diminished the force of the blow upon the house, and had the water gained instant access to the interior and equalized the pressure it might have stood.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the wave raced past, level with the high wall, the patio presented for an instant a curious resemblance to a square vessel pressed down till its edges just rose above the water.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next, its stout walls fell inward, and over them a yellow wave leaped at the house.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading The barrier of debris across the outer buildings had diminished the force of the blow upon the house, and had the water gained instant access to the interior and equalized the pressure it might have stood.
exhale hard
From this reading The barrier of debris across the outer buildings had diminished the force of the blow upon the house, and had the water gained instant access to the interior and equalized the pressure it might have stood.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The barrier of debris across the outer buildings had diminished the force of the blow upon the house, and had the water gained instant access to the interior and equalized the pressure it might have stood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading From the time Seyd rode into the hacienda up to that moment less than twenty minutes had passed, but events had leaped to a conclusion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Reinforced by its partition walls, it withstood for a few seconds the enormous pressure.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading From the time Seyd rode into the hacienda up to that moment less than twenty minutes had passed, but events had leaped to a conclusion.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading As the wave raced past, level with the high wall, the patio presented for an instant a curious resemblance to a square vessel pressed down till its edges just rose above the water.
debrisnounUS /dəˈbriː/
the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
From this reading The barrier of debris across the outer buildings had diminished the force of the blow upon the house, and had the water gained instant access to the interior and equalized the pressure it might have stood.
diminishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
impaired by diminution
From this reading The barrier of debris across the outer buildings had diminished the force of the blow upon the house, and had the water gained instant access to the interior and equalized the pressure it might have stood.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As the wave raced past, level with the high wall, the patio presented for an instant a curious resemblance to a square vessel pressed down till its edges just rose above the water.
edgesnounUS /ˈedʒəz/
plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface
From this reading As the wave raced past, level with the high wall, the patio presented for an instant a curious resemblance to a square vessel pressed down till its edges just rose above the water.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Reinforced by its partition walls, it withstood for a few seconds the enormous pressure.
equalizedverbUS /ˈiːkwəlaɪzd/
past form of “equalize” — compensate; make the score equal
From this reading The barrier of debris across the outer buildings had diminished the force of the blow upon the house, and had the water gained instant access to the interior and equalized the pressure it might have stood.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading From the time Seyd rode into the hacienda up to that moment less than twenty minutes had passed, but events had leaped to a conclusion.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The next, its stout walls fell inward, and over them a yellow wave leaped at the house.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Reinforced by its partition walls, it withstood for a few seconds the enormous pressure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the wave raced past, level with the high wall, the patio presented for an instant a curious resemblance to a square vessel pressed down till its edges just rose above the water.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The barrier of debris across the outer buildings had diminished the force of the blow upon the house, and had the water gained instant access to the interior and equalized the pressure it might have stood.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the time Seyd rode into the hacienda up to that moment less than twenty minutes had passed, but events had leaped to a conclusion.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading The barrier of debris across the outer buildings had diminished the force of the blow upon the house, and had the water gained instant access to the interior and equalized the pressure it might have stood.
haciendanounUS /ˌhæsiˈendə/
a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries
From this reading From the time Seyd rode into the hacienda up to that moment less than twenty minutes had passed, but events had leaped to a conclusion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From the time Seyd rode into the hacienda up to that moment less than twenty minutes had passed, but events had leaped to a conclusion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The barrier of debris across the outer buildings had diminished the force of the blow upon the house, and had the water gained instant access to the interior and equalized the pressure it might have stood.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading As the wave raced past, level with the high wall, the patio presented for an instant a curious resemblance to a square vessel pressed down till its edges just rose above the water.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The barrier of debris across the outer buildings had diminished the force of the blow upon the house, and had the water gained instant access to the interior and equalized the pressure it might have stood.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The barrier of debris across the outer buildings had diminished the force of the blow upon the house, and had the water gained instant access to the interior and equalized the pressure it might have stood.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading The barrier of debris across the outer buildings had diminished the force of the blow upon the house, and had the water gained instant access to the interior and equalized the pressure it might have stood.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading From the time Seyd rode into the hacienda up to that moment less than twenty minutes had passed, but events had leaped to a conclusion.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading The next, its stout walls fell inward, and over them a yellow wave leaped at the house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The barrier of debris across the outer buildings had diminished the force of the blow upon the house, and had the water gained instant access to the interior and equalized the pressure it might have stood.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As the wave raced past, level with the high wall, the patio presented for an instant a curious resemblance to a square vessel pressed down till its edges just rose above the water.
and nothing more
From this reading As the wave raced past, level with the high wall, the patio presented for an instant a curious resemblance to a square vessel pressed down till its edges just rose above the water.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading From the time Seyd rode into the hacienda up to that moment less than twenty minutes had passed, but events had leaped to a conclusion.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading From the time Seyd rode into the hacienda up to that moment less than twenty minutes had passed, but events had leaped to a conclusion.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading As the wave raced past, level with the high wall, the patio presented for an instant a curious resemblance to a square vessel pressed down till its edges just rose above the water.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The barrier of debris across the outer buildings had diminished the force of the blow upon the house, and had the water gained instant access to the interior and equalized the pressure it might have stood.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading From the time Seyd rode into the hacienda up to that moment less than twenty minutes had passed, but events had leaped to a conclusion.
a particular point in time
From this reading From the time Seyd rode into the hacienda up to that moment less than twenty minutes had passed, but events had leaped to a conclusion.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next, its stout walls fell inward, and over them a yellow wave leaped at the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The barrier of debris across the outer buildings had diminished the force of the blow upon the house, and had the water gained instant access to the interior and equalized the pressure it might have stood.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading The barrier of debris across the outer buildings had diminished the force of the blow upon the house, and had the water gained instant access to the interior and equalized the pressure it might have stood.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The next, its stout walls fell inward, and over them a yellow wave leaped at the house.
partitionnounUS /pɑːrˈtɪʃən/
a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
From this reading Reinforced by its partition walls, it withstood for a few seconds the enormous pressure.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading From the time Seyd rode into the hacienda up to that moment less than twenty minutes had passed, but events had leaped to a conclusion.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading As the wave raced past, level with the high wall, the patio presented for an instant a curious resemblance to a square vessel pressed down till its edges just rose above the water.
pationounUS /ˈpætioʊ/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading As the wave raced past, level with the high wall, the patio presented for an instant a curious resemblance to a square vessel pressed down till its edges just rose above the water.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As the wave raced past, level with the high wall, the patio presented for an instant a curious resemblance to a square vessel pressed down till its edges just rose above the water.
compacted by ironing
From this reading As the wave raced past, level with the high wall, the patio presented for an instant a curious resemblance to a square vessel pressed down till its edges just rose above the water.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading The barrier of debris across the outer buildings had diminished the force of the blow upon the house, and had the water gained instant access to the interior and equalized the pressure it might have stood.
racedverbUS /reɪst/
past form of “race” — move hurridly
From this reading As the wave raced past, level with the high wall, the patio presented for an instant a curious resemblance to a square vessel pressed down till its edges just rose above the water.
ReinforcedadjectiveUS /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrst/
given added strength or support
From this reading Reinforced by its partition walls, it withstood for a few seconds the enormous pressure.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading As the wave raced past, level with the high wall, the patio presented for an instant a curious resemblance to a square vessel pressed down till its edges just rose above the water.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading From the time Seyd rode into the hacienda up to that moment less than twenty minutes had passed, but events had leaped to a conclusion.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading As the wave raced past, level with the high wall, the patio presented for an instant a curious resemblance to a square vessel pressed down till its edges just rose above the water.
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Reinforced by its partition walls, it withstood for a few seconds the enormous pressure.
Seyd
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From this reading From the time Seyd rode into the hacienda up to that moment less than twenty minutes had passed, but events had leaped to a conclusion.
make square
From this reading As the wave raced past, level with the high wall, the patio presented for an instant a curious resemblance to a square vessel pressed down till its edges just rose above the water.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The barrier of debris across the outer buildings had diminished the force of the blow upon the house, and had the water gained instant access to the interior and equalized the pressure it might have stood.
dependable
From this reading The next, its stout walls fell inward, and over them a yellow wave leaped at the house.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading From the time Seyd rode into the hacienda up to that moment less than twenty minutes had passed, but events had leaped to a conclusion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the time Seyd rode into the hacienda up to that moment less than twenty minutes had passed, but events had leaped to a conclusion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the time Seyd rode into the hacienda up to that moment less than twenty minutes had passed, but events had leaped to a conclusion.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The next, its stout walls fell inward, and over them a yellow wave leaped at the house.
up to a particular time
From this reading As the wave raced past, level with the high wall, the patio presented for an instant a curious resemblance to a square vessel pressed down till its edges just rose above the water.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From the time Seyd rode into the hacienda up to that moment less than twenty minutes had passed, but events had leaped to a conclusion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the time Seyd rode into the hacienda up to that moment less than twenty minutes had passed, but events had leaped to a conclusion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading From the time Seyd rode into the hacienda up to that moment less than twenty minutes had passed, but events had leaped to a conclusion.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading From the time Seyd rode into the hacienda up to that moment less than twenty minutes had passed, but events had leaped to a conclusion.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The barrier of debris across the outer buildings had diminished the force of the blow upon the house, and had the water gained instant access to the interior and equalized the pressure it might have stood.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading As the wave raced past, level with the high wall, the patio presented for an instant a curious resemblance to a square vessel pressed down till its edges just rose above the water.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading As the wave raced past, level with the high wall, the patio presented for an instant a curious resemblance to a square vessel pressed down till its edges just rose above the water.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The next, its stout walls fell inward, and over them a yellow wave leaped at the house.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The barrier of debris across the outer buildings had diminished the force of the blow upon the house, and had the water gained instant access to the interior and equalized the pressure it might have stood.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading As the wave raced past, level with the high wall, the patio presented for an instant a curious resemblance to a square vessel pressed down till its edges just rose above the water.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the wave raced past, level with the high wall, the patio presented for an instant a curious resemblance to a square vessel pressed down till its edges just rose above the water.
withstoodverbUS /wɪθˈstʊd/
inflected form of “withstand” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading Reinforced by its partition walls, it withstood for a few seconds the enormous pressure.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading The next, its stout walls fell inward, and over them a yellow wave leaped at the house.
