used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet the wild adventure upon which he and Bob had embarked had come to a successful conclusion, after all.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Yet the wild adventure upon which he and Bob had embarked had come to a successful conclusion, after all.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Yet the wild adventure upon which he and Bob had embarked had come to a successful conclusion, after all.
(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 Yet the wild adventure upon which he and Bob had embarked had come to a successful conclusion, after all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He and Jack, escorted by several Mexicans of Don Fernandez' band who had been informed by the Don himself that the boys were friends who were to be treated with every respect, were approaching the radio station of the Calomares ranch.
eagerly desirous
From this reading GOOD NEWS FOR ANXIOUS EARS "Now to call Father," said big Bob.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading He and Jack, escorted by several Mexicans of Don Fernandez' band who had been informed by the Don himself that the boys were friends who were to be treated with every respect, were approaching the radio station of the Calomares ranch.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Plans for the rescue of his father from the stronghold of the rebel leader had not worked out just as proposed.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading He and Jack, escorted by several Mexicans of Don Fernandez' band who had been informed by the Don himself that the boys were friends who were to be treated with every respect, were approaching the radio station of the Calomares ranch.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He and Jack, escorted by several Mexicans of Don Fernandez' band who had been informed by the Don himself that the boys were friends who were to be treated with every respect, were approaching the radio station of the Calomares ranch.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He and Jack, escorted by several Mexicans of Don Fernandez' band who had been informed by the Don himself that the boys were friends who were to be treated with every respect, were approaching the radio station of the Calomares ranch.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading GOOD NEWS FOR ANXIOUS EARS "Now to call Father," said big Bob.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading GOOD NEWS FOR ANXIOUS EARS "Now to call Father," said big Bob.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He and Jack, escorted by several Mexicans of Don Fernandez' band who had been informed by the Don himself that the boys were friends who were to be treated with every respect, were approaching the radio station of the Calomares ranch.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He and Jack, escorted by several Mexicans of Don Fernandez' band who had been informed by the Don himself that the boys were friends who were to be treated with every respect, were approaching the radio station of the Calomares ranch.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading GOOD NEWS FOR ANXIOUS EARS "Now to call Father," said big Bob.
Calomares
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From this reading He and Jack, escorted by several Mexicans of Don Fernandez' band who had been informed by the Don himself that the boys were friends who were to be treated with every respect, were approaching the radio station of the Calomares ranch.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Yet the wild adventure upon which he and Bob had embarked had come to a successful conclusion, after all.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Yet the wild adventure upon which he and Bob had embarked had come to a successful conclusion, after all.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading He and Jack, escorted by several Mexicans of Don Fernandez' band who had been informed by the Don himself that the boys were friends who were to be treated with every respect, were approaching the radio station of the Calomares ranch.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading GOOD NEWS FOR ANXIOUS EARS "Now to call Father," said big Bob.
embarkedverbUS /emˈbɑːrkt/
past form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading Yet the wild adventure upon which he and Bob had embarked had come to a successful conclusion, after all.
escortedverbUS /eˈskɔːrtɪd/
past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort
From this reading He and Jack, escorted by several Mexicans of Don Fernandez' band who had been informed by the Don himself that the boys were friends who were to be treated with every respect, were approaching the radio station of the Calomares ranch.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He and Jack, escorted by several Mexicans of Don Fernandez' band who had been informed by the Don himself that the boys were friends who were to be treated with every respect, were approaching the radio station of the Calomares ranch.
exuberantadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzuːbərənt/
joyously unrestrained
From this reading Jack was exuberant.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading GOOD NEWS FOR ANXIOUS EARS "Now to call Father," said big Bob.
Fernandez
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He and Jack, escorted by several Mexicans of Don Fernandez' band who had been informed by the Don himself that the boys were friends who were to be treated with every respect, were approaching the radio station of the Calomares ranch.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GOOD NEWS FOR ANXIOUS EARS "Now to call Father," said big Bob.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He and Jack, escorted by several Mexicans of Don Fernandez' band who had been informed by the Don himself that the boys were friends who were to be treated with every respect, were approaching the radio station of the Calomares ranch.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Plans for the rescue of his father from the stronghold of the rebel leader had not worked out just as proposed.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading GOOD NEWS FOR ANXIOUS EARS "Now to call Father," said big Bob.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He and Jack, escorted by several Mexicans of Don Fernandez' band who had been informed by the Don himself that the boys were friends who were to be treated with every respect, were approaching the radio station of the Calomares ranch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and Jack, escorted by several Mexicans of Don Fernandez' band who had been informed by the Don himself that the boys were friends who were to be treated with every respect, were approaching the radio station of the Calomares ranch.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He and Jack, escorted by several Mexicans of Don Fernandez' band who had been informed by the Don himself that the boys were friends who were to be treated with every respect, were approaching the radio station of the Calomares ranch.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Plans for the rescue of his father from the stronghold of the rebel leader had not worked out just as proposed.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading He and Jack, escorted by several Mexicans of Don Fernandez' band who had been informed by the Don himself that the boys were friends who were to be treated with every respect, were approaching the radio station of the Calomares ranch.
a small worthless amount
From this reading He and Jack, escorted by several Mexicans of Don Fernandez' band who had been informed by the Don himself that the boys were friends who were to be treated with every respect, were approaching the radio station of the Calomares ranch.
and nothing more
From this reading Plans for the rescue of his father from the stronghold of the rebel leader had not worked out just as proposed.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Plans for the rescue of his father from the stronghold of the rebel leader had not worked out just as proposed.
MexicansnounUS /ˈmeksɪkənz/
plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading He and Jack, escorted by several Mexicans of Don Fernandez' band who had been informed by the Don himself that the boys were friends who were to be treated with every respect, were approaching the radio station of the Calomares ranch.
information about recent and important events
From this reading GOOD NEWS FOR ANXIOUS EARS "Now to call Father," said big Bob.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Plans for the rescue of his father from the stronghold of the rebel leader had not worked out just as proposed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading GOOD NEWS FOR ANXIOUS EARS "Now to call Father," said big Bob.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He and Jack, escorted by several Mexicans of Don Fernandez' band who had been informed by the Don himself that the boys were friends who were to be treated with every respect, were approaching the radio station of the Calomares ranch.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Plans for the rescue of his father from the stronghold of the rebel leader had not worked out just as proposed.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Plans for the rescue of his father from the stronghold of the rebel leader had not worked out just as proposed.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Plans for the rescue of his father from the stronghold of the rebel leader had not worked out just as proposed.
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading He and Jack, escorted by several Mexicans of Don Fernandez' band who had been informed by the Don himself that the boys were friends who were to be treated with every respect, were approaching the radio station of the Calomares ranch.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading He and Jack, escorted by several Mexicans of Don Fernandez' band who had been informed by the Don himself that the boys were friends who were to be treated with every respect, were approaching the radio station of the Calomares ranch.
rebelnounUS /ˈrebəl/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading Plans for the rescue of his father from the stronghold of the rebel leader had not worked out just as proposed.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading Plans for the rescue of his father from the stronghold of the rebel leader had not worked out just as proposed.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He and Jack, escorted by several Mexicans of Don Fernandez' band who had been informed by the Don himself that the boys were friends who were to be treated with every respect, were approaching the radio station of the Calomares ranch.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading GOOD NEWS FOR ANXIOUS EARS "Now to call Father," said big Bob.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He and Jack, escorted by several Mexicans of Don Fernandez' band who had been informed by the Don himself that the boys were friends who were to be treated with every respect, were approaching the radio station of the Calomares ranch.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading He and Jack, escorted by several Mexicans of Don Fernandez' band who had been informed by the Don himself that the boys were friends who were to be treated with every respect, were approaching the radio station of the Calomares ranch.
strongholdnounUS /ˈstrɔːŋhoʊld/
a strongly fortified defensive structure
From this reading Plans for the rescue of his father from the stronghold of the rebel leader had not worked out just as proposed.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Yet the wild adventure upon which he and Bob had embarked had come to a successful conclusion, after all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He and Jack, escorted by several Mexicans of Don Fernandez' band who had been informed by the Don himself that the boys were friends who were to be treated with every respect, were approaching the radio station of the Calomares ranch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He and Jack, escorted by several Mexicans of Don Fernandez' band who had been informed by the Don himself that the boys were friends who were to be treated with every respect, were approaching the radio station of the Calomares ranch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GOOD NEWS FOR ANXIOUS EARS "Now to call Father," said big Bob.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading He and Jack, escorted by several Mexicans of Don Fernandez' band who had been informed by the Don himself that the boys were friends who were to be treated with every respect, were approaching the radio station of the Calomares ranch.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Yet the wild adventure upon which he and Bob had embarked had come to a successful conclusion, after all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack was exuberant.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He and Jack, escorted by several Mexicans of Don Fernandez' band who had been informed by the Don himself that the boys were friends who were to be treated with every respect, were approaching the radio station of the Calomares ranch.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Yet the wild adventure upon which he and Bob had embarked had come to a successful conclusion, after all.
which person or people
From this reading He and Jack, escorted by several Mexicans of Don Fernandez' band who had been informed by the Don himself that the boys were friends who were to be treated with every respect, were approaching the radio station of the Calomares ranch.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Yet the wild adventure upon which he and Bob had embarked had come to a successful conclusion, after all.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He and Jack, escorted by several Mexicans of Don Fernandez' band who had been informed by the Don himself that the boys were friends who were to be treated with every respect, were approaching the radio station of the Calomares ranch.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Plans for the rescue of his father from the stronghold of the rebel leader had not worked out just as proposed.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet the wild adventure upon which he and Bob had embarked had come to a successful conclusion, after all.
