used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
(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 Ned found it all very luxuriant and very refreshing to eyes tired of the prairies and the plains.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
Antonio
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From this reading The next day they drew near to San Antonio and entered the beautiful valley made by the San Antonio River and the creek to which the Mexicans gave the name San Pedro.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The next day they drew near to San Antonio and entered the beautiful valley made by the San Antonio River and the creek to which the Mexicans gave the name San Pedro.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Splendid forests still in foliage bounded both creek and river.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading Splendid forests still in foliage bounded both creek and river.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The next day they drew near to San Antonio and entered the beautiful valley made by the San Antonio River and the creek to which the Mexicans gave the name San Pedro.
CONVENTnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
creeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading The next day they drew near to San Antonio and entered the beautiful valley made by the San Antonio River and the creek to which the Mexicans gave the name San Pedro.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day they drew near to San Antonio and entered the beautiful valley made by the San Antonio River and the creek to which the Mexicans gave the name San Pedro.
DespiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite the fact that it was the middle of October the green yet endured in that southern latitude.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The next day they drew near to San Antonio and entered the beautiful valley made by the San Antonio River and the creek to which the Mexicans gave the name San Pedro.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Despite the fact that it was the middle of October the green yet endured in that southern latitude.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The next day they drew near to San Antonio and entered the beautiful valley made by the San Antonio River and the creek to which the Mexicans gave the name San Pedro.
apart from; not including
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Ned found it all very luxuriant and very refreshing to eyes tired of the prairies and the plains.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Despite the fact that it was the middle of October the green yet endured in that southern latitude.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Splendid forests still in foliage bounded both creek and river.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Splendid forests still in foliage bounded both creek and river.
set up or found
From this reading Ned found it all very luxuriant and very refreshing to eyes tired of the prairies and the plains.
brought together in one place
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The next day they drew near to San Antonio and entered the beautiful valley made by the San Antonio River and the creek to which the Mexicans gave the name San Pedro.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Despite the fact that it was the middle of October the green yet endured in that southern latitude.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Despite the fact that it was the middle of October the green yet endured in that southern latitude.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ned found it all very luxuriant and very refreshing to eyes tired of the prairies and the plains.
lances
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
latitudenounUS /ˈlætətuːd/
the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading Despite the fact that it was the middle of October the green yet endured in that southern latitude.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
luxuriantadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriənt/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading Ned found it all very luxuriant and very refreshing to eyes tired of the prairies and the plains.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The next day they drew near to San Antonio and entered the beautiful valley made by the San Antonio River and the creek to which the Mexicans gave the name San Pedro.
engage in
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
MexicansnounUS /ˈmeksɪkənz/
plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Despite the fact that it was the middle of October the green yet endured in that southern latitude.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The next day they drew near to San Antonio and entered the beautiful valley made by the San Antonio River and the creek to which the Mexicans gave the name San Pedro.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The next day they drew near to San Antonio and entered the beautiful valley made by the San Antonio River and the creek to which the Mexicans gave the name San Pedro.
Ned
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From this reading Ned found it all very luxuriant and very refreshing to eyes tired of the prairies and the plains.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day they drew near to San Antonio and entered the beautiful valley made by the San Antonio River and the creek to which the Mexicans gave the name San Pedro.
not any; not one
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Despite the fact that it was the middle of October the green yet endured in that southern latitude.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
Pedro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day they drew near to San Antonio and entered the beautiful valley made by the San Antonio River and the creek to which the Mexicans gave the name San Pedro.
pistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading Ned found it all very luxuriant and very refreshing to eyes tired of the prairies and the plains.
prairiesnounUS /ˈpreɪriz/
plural of “prairie” — a treeless grassy plain
From this reading Ned found it all very luxuriant and very refreshing to eyes tired of the prairies and the plains.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading Ned found it all very luxuriant and very refreshing to eyes tired of the prairies and the plains.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The next day they drew near to San Antonio and entered the beautiful valley made by the San Antonio River and the creek to which the Mexicans gave the name San Pedro.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
San
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day they drew near to San Antonio and entered the beautiful valley made by the San Antonio River and the creek to which the Mexicans gave the name San Pedro.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Despite the fact that it was the middle of October the green yet endured in that southern latitude.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Splendid forests still in foliage bounded both creek and river.
not in physical motion
From this reading Splendid forests still in foliage bounded both creek and river.
TexansnounUS /ˈteksənz/
plural of “texan” — a native or resident of Texas
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Despite the fact that it was the middle of October the green yet endured in that southern latitude.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Ned found it all very luxuriant and very refreshing to eyes tired of the prairies and the plains.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
the act of using
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The next day they drew near to San Antonio and entered the beautiful valley made by the San Antonio River and the creek to which the Mexicans gave the name San Pedro.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
precisely as stated
From this reading Ned found it all very luxuriant and very refreshing to eyes tired of the prairies and the plains.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Despite the fact that it was the middle of October the green yet endured in that southern latitude.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE OLD CONVENT The Texans gathered up the arms of the fallen Mexicans, except the lances for which they had no use, finding several good rifles and a number of pistols of improved make which were likely to prove of great value, and then they rode on as briskly as if nothing had happened.
but in spite of that
From this reading Despite the fact that it was the middle of October the green yet endured in that southern latitude.
