used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Well, Pepe, what is it?” a little impatiently asked Felipe Canelo, as a _vaquero_ paused at the entrance of the little arbor within which he was seated with Luisa.
ague-fit
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From this reading His face blanched to an ashen white, and his form shook as though he had an ague-fit, while there was a wild, half-crazed glare in his eyes, that frightened her, she scarce knew why.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Luisa’s eyes were fixed upon her brother’s face, and the change in it was so sudden and strange, that she could not suppress an exclamation of alarm.
amo
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From this reading “_Un papelaio, mi amo_,” respectfully answered Pepe, as he presented a folded note to the young man, and then resumed his former position as it was being perused.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Luisa’s eyes were fixed upon her brother’s face, and the change in it was so sudden and strange, that she could not suppress an exclamation of alarm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “_Un papelaio, mi amo_,” respectfully answered Pepe, as he presented a folded note to the young man, and then resumed his former position as it was being perused.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “_Un papelaio, mi amo_,” respectfully answered Pepe, as he presented a folded note to the young man, and then resumed his former position as it was being perused.
arbornounUS /ˈɑːrbər/
tree (as opposed to shrub)
From this reading “Well, Pepe, what is it?” a little impatiently asked Felipe Canelo, as a _vaquero_ paused at the entrance of the little arbor within which he was seated with Luisa.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Well, Pepe, what is it?” a little impatiently asked Felipe Canelo, as a _vaquero_ paused at the entrance of the little arbor within which he was seated with Luisa.
ashenadjectiveUS /ˈæʃən/
anemic looking from illness or emotion
From this reading His face blanched to an ashen white, and his form shook as though he had an ague-fit, while there was a wild, half-crazed glare in his eyes, that frightened her, she scarce knew why.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Well, Pepe, what is it?” a little impatiently asked Felipe Canelo, as a _vaquero_ paused at the entrance of the little arbor within which he was seated with Luisa.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Well, Pepe, what is it?” a little impatiently asked Felipe Canelo, as a _vaquero_ paused at the entrance of the little arbor within which he was seated with Luisa.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “_Un papelaio, mi amo_,” respectfully answered Pepe, as he presented a folded note to the young man, and then resumed his former position as it was being perused.
blanchedadjective
anemic looking from illness or emotion
From this reading His face blanched to an ashen white, and his form shook as though he had an ague-fit, while there was a wild, half-crazed glare in his eyes, that frightened her, she scarce knew why.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Luisa’s eyes were fixed upon her brother’s face, and the change in it was so sudden and strange, that she could not suppress an exclamation of alarm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the sound of her voice recalled Felipe to his senses, and with an effort he regained his composure sufficiently to speak coherently.
Canelo
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From this reading “Well, Pepe, what is it?” a little impatiently asked Felipe Canelo, as a _vaquero_ paused at the entrance of the little arbor within which he was seated with Luisa.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Luisa’s eyes were fixed upon her brother’s face, and the change in it was so sudden and strange, that she could not suppress an exclamation of alarm.
coherentlyadverbUS /koʊˈhiːrəntli/
in a coherent manner
From this reading But the sound of her voice recalled Felipe to his senses, and with an effort he regained his composure sufficiently to speak coherently.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading But the sound of her voice recalled Felipe to his senses, and with an effort he regained his composure sufficiently to speak coherently.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Luisa’s eyes were fixed upon her brother’s face, and the change in it was so sudden and strange, that she could not suppress an exclamation of alarm.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading But the sound of her voice recalled Felipe to his senses, and with an effort he regained his composure sufficiently to speak coherently.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading “Well, Pepe, what is it?” a little impatiently asked Felipe Canelo, as a _vaquero_ paused at the entrance of the little arbor within which he was seated with Luisa.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Luisa’s eyes were fixed upon her brother’s face, and the change in it was so sudden and strange, that she could not suppress an exclamation of alarm.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Luisa’s eyes were fixed upon her brother’s face, and the change in it was so sudden and strange, that she could not suppress an exclamation of alarm.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Luisa’s eyes were fixed upon her brother’s face, and the change in it was so sudden and strange, that she could not suppress an exclamation of alarm.
Felipe
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From this reading “Well, Pepe, what is it?” a little impatiently asked Felipe Canelo, as a _vaquero_ paused at the entrance of the little arbor within which he was seated with Luisa.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Luisa’s eyes were fixed upon her brother’s face, and the change in it was so sudden and strange, that she could not suppress an exclamation of alarm.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading “_Un papelaio, mi amo_,” respectfully answered Pepe, as he presented a folded note to the young man, and then resumed his former position as it was being perused.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading His face blanched to an ashen white, and his form shook as though he had an ague-fit, while there was a wild, half-crazed glare in his eyes, that frightened her, she scarce knew why.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading “_Un papelaio, mi amo_,” respectfully answered Pepe, as he presented a folded note to the young man, and then resumed his former position as it was being perused.
made afraid
From this reading His face blanched to an ashen white, and his form shook as though he had an ague-fit, while there was a wild, half-crazed glare in his eyes, that frightened her, she scarce knew why.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading His face blanched to an ashen white, and his form shook as though he had an ague-fit, while there was a wild, half-crazed glare in his eyes, that frightened her, she scarce knew why.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His face blanched to an ashen white, and his form shook as though he had an ague-fit, while there was a wild, half-crazed glare in his eyes, that frightened her, she scarce knew why.
half-crazedadjective
driven insane
From this reading His face blanched to an ashen white, and his form shook as though he had an ague-fit, while there was a wild, half-crazed glare in his eyes, that frightened her, she scarce knew why.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Well, Pepe, what is it?” a little impatiently asked Felipe Canelo, as a _vaquero_ paused at the entrance of the little arbor within which he was seated with Luisa.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Luisa’s eyes were fixed upon her brother’s face, and the change in it was so sudden and strange, that she could not suppress an exclamation of alarm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “_Un papelaio, mi amo_,” respectfully answered Pepe, as he presented a folded note to the young man, and then resumed his former position as it was being perused.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading “Well, Pepe, what is it?” a little impatiently asked Felipe Canelo, as a _vaquero_ paused at the entrance of the little arbor within which he was seated with Luisa.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Luisa’s eyes were fixed upon her brother’s face, and the change in it was so sudden and strange, that she could not suppress an exclamation of alarm.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Well, Pepe, what is it?” a little impatiently asked Felipe Canelo, as a _vaquero_ paused at the entrance of the little arbor within which he was seated with Luisa.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Well, Pepe, what is it?” a little impatiently asked Felipe Canelo, as a _vaquero_ paused at the entrance of the little arbor within which he was seated with Luisa.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading His face blanched to an ashen white, and his form shook as though he had an ague-fit, while there was a wild, half-crazed glare in his eyes, that frightened her, she scarce knew why.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Well, Pepe, what is it?” a little impatiently asked Felipe Canelo, as a _vaquero_ paused at the entrance of the little arbor within which he was seated with Luisa.
Luisa
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From this reading “Well, Pepe, what is it?” a little impatiently asked Felipe Canelo, as a _vaquero_ paused at the entrance of the little arbor within which he was seated with Luisa.
Luisa's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Luisa’s eyes were fixed upon her brother’s face, and the change in it was so sudden and strange, that she could not suppress an exclamation of alarm.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “_Un papelaio, mi amo_,” respectfully answered Pepe, as he presented a folded note to the young man, and then resumed his former position as it was being perused.
minounUS /miː/
destruction of heart tissue resulting from obstruction of the blood supply to the heart muscle
From this reading “_Un papelaio, mi amo_,” respectfully answered Pepe, as he presented a folded note to the young man, and then resumed his former position as it was being perused.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Luisa’s eyes were fixed upon her brother’s face, and the change in it was so sudden and strange, that she could not suppress an exclamation of alarm.
a brief written record
From this reading “_Un papelaio, mi amo_,” respectfully answered Pepe, as he presented a folded note to the young man, and then resumed his former position as it was being perused.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Well, Pepe, what is it?” a little impatiently asked Felipe Canelo, as a _vaquero_ paused at the entrance of the little arbor within which he was seated with Luisa.
papelaio
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From this reading “_Un papelaio, mi amo_,” respectfully answered Pepe, as he presented a folded note to the young man, and then resumed his former position as it was being perused.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading “Well, Pepe, what is it?” a little impatiently asked Felipe Canelo, as a _vaquero_ paused at the entrance of the little arbor within which he was seated with Luisa.
Pepe
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From this reading “Well, Pepe, what is it?” a little impatiently asked Felipe Canelo, as a _vaquero_ paused at the entrance of the little arbor within which he was seated with Luisa.
perusedverbUS /pərˈuːzd/
past form of “peruse” — examine or consider with attention and in detail
From this reading “_Un papelaio, mi amo_,” respectfully answered Pepe, as he presented a folded note to the young man, and then resumed his former position as it was being perused.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading “_Un papelaio, mi amo_,” respectfully answered Pepe, as he presented a folded note to the young man, and then resumed his former position as it was being perused.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “_Un papelaio, mi amo_,” respectfully answered Pepe, as he presented a folded note to the young man, and then resumed his former position as it was being perused.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading But the sound of her voice recalled Felipe to his senses, and with an effort he regained his composure sufficiently to speak coherently.
regainedverbUS /riˈɡeɪnd/
past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading But the sound of her voice recalled Felipe to his senses, and with an effort he regained his composure sufficiently to speak coherently.
respectfullyadverbUS /rɪˈspektfəli/
in a respectful manner
From this reading “_Un papelaio, mi amo_,” respectfully answered Pepe, as he presented a folded note to the young man, and then resumed his former position as it was being perused.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading “_Un papelaio, mi amo_,” respectfully answered Pepe, as he presented a folded note to the young man, and then resumed his former position as it was being perused.
only a very short time before
From this reading His face blanched to an ashen white, and his form shook as though he had an ague-fit, while there was a wild, half-crazed glare in his eyes, that frightened her, she scarce knew why.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading “Well, Pepe, what is it?” a little impatiently asked Felipe Canelo, as a _vaquero_ paused at the entrance of the little arbor within which he was seated with Luisa.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading But the sound of her voice recalled Felipe to his senses, and with an effort he regained his composure sufficiently to speak coherently.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Luisa’s eyes were fixed upon her brother’s face, and the change in it was so sudden and strange, that she could not suppress an exclamation of alarm.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading His face blanched to an ashen white, and his form shook as though he had an ague-fit, while there was a wild, half-crazed glare in his eyes, that frightened her, she scarce knew why.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Luisa’s eyes were fixed upon her brother’s face, and the change in it was so sudden and strange, that she could not suppress an exclamation of alarm.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading But the sound of her voice recalled Felipe to his senses, and with an effort he regained his composure sufficiently to speak coherently.
express in speech
From this reading But the sound of her voice recalled Felipe to his senses, and with an effort he regained his composure sufficiently to speak coherently.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Luisa’s eyes were fixed upon her brother’s face, and the change in it was so sudden and strange, that she could not suppress an exclamation of alarm.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Luisa’s eyes were fixed upon her brother’s face, and the change in it was so sudden and strange, that she could not suppress an exclamation of alarm.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading But the sound of her voice recalled Felipe to his senses, and with an effort he regained his composure sufficiently to speak coherently.
suppressverbUS /səˈpres/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading Luisa’s eyes were fixed upon her brother’s face, and the change in it was so sudden and strange, that she could not suppress an exclamation of alarm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Luisa’s eyes were fixed upon her brother’s face, and the change in it was so sudden and strange, that she could not suppress an exclamation of alarm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Well, Pepe, what is it?” a little impatiently asked Felipe Canelo, as a _vaquero_ paused at the entrance of the little arbor within which he was seated with Luisa.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “_Un papelaio, mi amo_,” respectfully answered Pepe, as he presented a folded note to the young man, and then resumed his former position as it was being perused.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His face blanched to an ashen white, and his form shook as though he had an ague-fit, while there was a wild, half-crazed glare in his eyes, that frightened her, she scarce knew why.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His face blanched to an ashen white, and his form shook as though he had an ague-fit, while there was a wild, half-crazed glare in his eyes, that frightened her, she scarce knew why.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “_Un papelaio, mi amo_,” respectfully answered Pepe, as he presented a folded note to the young man, and then resumed his former position as it was being perused.
UnnounUS /ʌn/
an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security
From this reading “_Un papelaio, mi amo_,” respectfully answered Pepe, as he presented a folded note to the young man, and then resumed his former position as it was being perused.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Luisa’s eyes were fixed upon her brother’s face, and the change in it was so sudden and strange, that she could not suppress an exclamation of alarm.
vaqueronoun
local names for a cowboy (“vaquero” is used especially in southwestern and central Texas and “buckaroo” is used especially in California)
From this reading “Well, Pepe, what is it?” a little impatiently asked Felipe Canelo, as a _vaquero_ paused at the entrance of the little arbor within which he was seated with Luisa.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading But the sound of her voice recalled Felipe to his senses, and with an effort he regained his composure sufficiently to speak coherently.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Well, Pepe, what is it?” a little impatiently asked Felipe Canelo, as a _vaquero_ paused at the entrance of the little arbor within which he was seated with Luisa.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, Pepe, what is it?” a little impatiently asked Felipe Canelo, as a _vaquero_ paused at the entrance of the little arbor within which he was seated with Luisa.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Luisa’s eyes were fixed upon her brother’s face, and the change in it was so sudden and strange, that she could not suppress an exclamation of alarm.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Well, Pepe, what is it?” a little impatiently asked Felipe Canelo, as a _vaquero_ paused at the entrance of the little arbor within which he was seated with Luisa.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Well, Pepe, what is it?” a little impatiently asked Felipe Canelo, as a _vaquero_ paused at the entrance of the little arbor within which he was seated with Luisa.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading His face blanched to an ashen white, and his form shook as though he had an ague-fit, while there was a wild, half-crazed glare in his eyes, that frightened her, she scarce knew why.
a Caucasian
From this reading His face blanched to an ashen white, and his form shook as though he had an ague-fit, while there was a wild, half-crazed glare in his eyes, that frightened her, she scarce knew why.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading His face blanched to an ashen white, and his form shook as though he had an ague-fit, while there was a wild, half-crazed glare in his eyes, that frightened her, she scarce knew why.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading His face blanched to an ashen white, and his form shook as though he had an ague-fit, while there was a wild, half-crazed glare in his eyes, that frightened her, she scarce knew why.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Well, Pepe, what is it?” a little impatiently asked Felipe Canelo, as a _vaquero_ paused at the entrance of the little arbor within which he was seated with Luisa.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “Well, Pepe, what is it?” a little impatiently asked Felipe Canelo, as a _vaquero_ paused at the entrance of the little arbor within which he was seated with Luisa.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “_Un papelaio, mi amo_,” respectfully answered Pepe, as he presented a folded note to the young man, and then resumed his former position as it was being perused.
