used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A number of the Mexicans had been slain, but none of the Texans had fallen, the aim of their opponents being so wild.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading A number of the Mexicans had been slain, but none of the Texans had fallen, the aim of their opponents being so wild.
(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 "You will not overtake them," he said, "and you will need all your energies later on.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His reasons were brief and grim.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A number of the Mexicans had been slain, but none of the Texans had fallen, the aim of their opponents being so wild.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading This is only the beginning."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A number of the Mexicans had been slain, but none of the Texans had fallen, the aim of their opponents being so wild.
of short duration or distance
From this reading His reasons were brief and grim.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE COMING OF URREA Many of the Texans were hot for pursuit, but Moore recalled them.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading THE COMING OF URREA Many of the Texans were hot for pursuit, but Moore recalled them.
energiesnounUS /ˈenərdʒiz/
plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading "You will not overtake them," he said, "and you will need all your energies later on.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading A number of the Mexicans had been slain, but none of the Texans had fallen, the aim of their opponents being so wild.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE COMING OF URREA Many of the Texans were hot for pursuit, but Moore recalled them.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading His reasons were brief and grim.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A number of the Mexicans had been slain, but none of the Texans had fallen, the aim of their opponents being so wild.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You will not overtake them," he said, "and you will need all your energies later on.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His reasons were brief and grim.
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 THE COMING OF URREA Many of the Texans were hot for pursuit, but Moore recalled them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is only the beginning."
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "You will not overtake them," he said, "and you will need all your energies later on.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THE COMING OF URREA Many of the Texans were hot for pursuit, but Moore recalled them.
MexicansnounUS /ˈmeksɪkənz/
plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading A number of the Mexicans had been slain, but none of the Texans had fallen, the aim of their opponents being so wild.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading THE COMING OF URREA Many of the Texans were hot for pursuit, but Moore recalled them.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "You will not overtake them," he said, "and you will need all your energies later on.
not one, and not any
From this reading A number of the Mexicans had been slain, but none of the Texans had fallen, the aim of their opponents being so wild.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You will not overtake them," he said, "and you will need all your energies later on.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A number of the Mexicans had been slain, but none of the Texans had fallen, the aim of their opponents being so wild.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COMING OF URREA Many of the Texans were hot for pursuit, but Moore recalled them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You will not overtake them," he said, "and you will need all your energies later on.
and nothing more
From this reading This is only the beginning."
opponentsnounUS /əˈpoʊnənts/
plural of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading A number of the Mexicans had been slain, but none of the Texans had fallen, the aim of their opponents being so wild.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading "You will not overtake them," he said, "and you will need all your energies later on.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading THE COMING OF URREA Many of the Texans were hot for pursuit, but Moore recalled them.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading His reasons were brief and grim.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading THE COMING OF URREA Many of the Texans were hot for pursuit, but Moore recalled them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You will not overtake them," he said, "and you will need all your energies later on.
people who have been slain (as in battle)
From this reading A number of the Mexicans had been slain, but none of the Texans had fallen, the aim of their opponents being so wild.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A number of the Mexicans had been slain, but none of the Texans had fallen, the aim of their opponents being so wild.
TexansnounUS /ˈteksənz/
plural of “texan” — a native or resident of Texas
From this reading THE COMING OF URREA Many of the Texans were hot for pursuit, but Moore recalled them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COMING OF URREA Many of the Texans were hot for pursuit, but Moore recalled them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A number of the Mexicans had been slain, but none of the Texans had fallen, the aim of their opponents being so wild.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE COMING OF URREA Many of the Texans were hot for pursuit, but Moore recalled them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is only the beginning."
URREA
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From this reading THE COMING OF URREA Many of the Texans were hot for pursuit, but Moore recalled them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE COMING OF URREA Many of the Texans were hot for pursuit, but Moore recalled them.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading A number of the Mexicans had been slain, but none of the Texans had fallen, the aim of their opponents being so wild.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You will not overtake them," he said, "and you will need all your energies later on.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will not overtake them," he said, "and you will need all your energies later on.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will not overtake them," he said, "and you will need all your energies later on.
