used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The monk remained for a long time in the room of the mesón, taking down the names of the adventurers he wished to enrol in his band.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The monks form a privileged caste in Mexico: they can go at all hours of the night wherever they please without fearing the numerous "gentlemen of the road," scattered about the highways.
adventurersnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading The monk remained for a long time in the room of the mesón, taking down the names of the adventurers he wished to enrol in his band.
(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 The monks form a privileged caste in Mexico: they can go at all hours of the night wherever they please without fearing the numerous "gentlemen of the road," scattered about the highways.
AMBROSIO
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From this reading FRAY AMBROSIO.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was late when he left it to return to the Hacienda de la Noria; but he was satisfied with his night's work, and internally rejoiced at the rich collection of bandits of the purest water he had recruited.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Their gown inspires a respect which guarantees them from any insult, and preserves them better than anything from unpleasant rencontres.
any thing at all
From this reading Their gown inspires a respect which guarantees them from any insult, and preserves them better than anything from unpleasant rencontres.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was late when he left it to return to the Hacienda de la Noria; but he was satisfied with his night's work, and internally rejoiced at the rich collection of bandits of the purest water he had recruited.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The monk remained for a long time in the room of the mesón, taking down the names of the adventurers he wished to enrol in his band.
banditsnounUS /ˈbændəts/
plural of “bandit” — an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading It was late when he left it to return to the Hacienda de la Noria; but he was satisfied with his night's work, and internally rejoiced at the rich collection of bandits of the purest water he had recruited.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Their gown inspires a respect which guarantees them from any insult, and preserves them better than anything from unpleasant rencontres.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was late when he left it to return to the Hacienda de la Noria; but he was satisfied with his night's work, and internally rejoiced at the rich collection of bandits of the purest water he had recruited.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The monks form a privileged caste in Mexico: they can go at all hours of the night wherever they please without fearing the numerous "gentlemen of the road," scattered about the highways.
castenounUS /kæst/
social status or position conferred by a system based on class
From this reading The monks form a privileged caste in Mexico: they can go at all hours of the night wherever they please without fearing the numerous "gentlemen of the road," scattered about the highways.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading It was late when he left it to return to the Hacienda de la Noria; but he was satisfied with his night's work, and internally rejoiced at the rich collection of bandits of the purest water he had recruited.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading It was late when he left it to return to the Hacienda de la Noria; but he was satisfied with his night's work, and internally rejoiced at the rich collection of bandits of the purest water he had recruited.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The monk remained for a long time in the room of the mesón, taking down the names of the adventurers he wished to enrol in his band.
enrolverb
register formally as a participant or member
From this reading The monk remained for a long time in the room of the mesón, taking down the names of the adventurers he wished to enrol in his band.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The monks form a privileged caste in Mexico: they can go at all hours of the night wherever they please without fearing the numerous "gentlemen of the road," scattered about the highways.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The monk remained for a long time in the room of the mesón, taking down the names of the adventurers he wished to enrol in his band.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The monks form a privileged caste in Mexico: they can go at all hours of the night wherever they please without fearing the numerous "gentlemen of the road," scattered about the highways.
FRAYverbUS /freɪ/
wear away by rubbing
From this reading FRAY AMBROSIO.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Their gown inspires a respect which guarantees them from any insult, and preserves them better than anything from unpleasant rencontres.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading The monks form a privileged caste in Mexico: they can go at all hours of the night wherever they please without fearing the numerous "gentlemen of the road," scattered about the highways.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The monks form a privileged caste in Mexico: they can go at all hours of the night wherever they please without fearing the numerous "gentlemen of the road," scattered about the highways.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Their gown inspires a respect which guarantees them from any insult, and preserves them better than anything from unpleasant rencontres.
guaranteesnounUS /ˌɡerənˈtiːz/
plural of “guarantee” — a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications
From this reading Their gown inspires a respect which guarantees them from any insult, and preserves them better than anything from unpleasant rencontres.
HaciendanounUS /ˌhæsiˈendə/
a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries
From this reading It was late when he left it to return to the Hacienda de la Noria; but he was satisfied with his night's work, and internally rejoiced at the rich collection of bandits of the purest water he had recruited.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was late when he left it to return to the Hacienda de la Noria; but he was satisfied with his night's work, and internally rejoiced at the rich collection of bandits of the purest water he had recruited.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The monk remained for a long time in the room of the mesón, taking down the names of the adventurers he wished to enrol in his band.
highwaysnounUS /ˈhaɪweɪz/
plural of “highway” — a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading The monks form a privileged caste in Mexico: they can go at all hours of the night wherever they please without fearing the numerous "gentlemen of the road," scattered about the highways.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The monk remained for a long time in the room of the mesón, taking down the names of the adventurers he wished to enrol in his band.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The monks form a privileged caste in Mexico: they can go at all hours of the night wherever they please without fearing the numerous "gentlemen of the road," scattered about the highways.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The monk remained for a long time in the room of the mesón, taking down the names of the adventurers he wished to enrol in his band.
inspiresverbUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrz/
third-person singular of “inspire” — heighten or intensify
From this reading Their gown inspires a respect which guarantees them from any insult, and preserves them better than anything from unpleasant rencontres.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading Their gown inspires a respect which guarantees them from any insult, and preserves them better than anything from unpleasant rencontres.
internallyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəli/
on or from the inside
From this reading It was late when he left it to return to the Hacienda de la Noria; but he was satisfied with his night's work, and internally rejoiced at the rich collection of bandits of the purest water he had recruited.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was late when he left it to return to the Hacienda de la Noria; but he was satisfied with his night's work, and internally rejoiced at the rich collection of bandits of the purest water he had recruited.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading It was late when he left it to return to the Hacienda de la Noria; but he was satisfied with his night's work, and internally rejoiced at the rich collection of bandits of the purest water he had recruited.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was late when he left it to return to the Hacienda de la Noria; but he was satisfied with his night's work, and internally rejoiced at the rich collection of bandits of the purest water he had recruited.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It was late when he left it to return to the Hacienda de la Noria; but he was satisfied with his night's work, and internally rejoiced at the rich collection of bandits of the purest water he had recruited.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The monk remained for a long time in the room of the mesón, taking down the names of the adventurers he wished to enrol in his band.
mesón
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From this reading The monk remained for a long time in the room of the mesón, taking down the names of the adventurers he wished to enrol in his band.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading The monks form a privileged caste in Mexico: they can go at all hours of the night wherever they please without fearing the numerous "gentlemen of the road," scattered about the highways.
monknounUS /mʌŋk/
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading The monk remained for a long time in the room of the mesón, taking down the names of the adventurers he wished to enrol in his band.
monksnounUS /mʌŋks/
plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading The monks form a privileged caste in Mexico: they can go at all hours of the night wherever they please without fearing the numerous "gentlemen of the road," scattered about the highways.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading The monk remained for a long time in the room of the mesón, taking down the names of the adventurers he wished to enrol in his band.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The monks form a privileged caste in Mexico: they can go at all hours of the night wherever they please without fearing the numerous "gentlemen of the road," scattered about the highways.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was late when he left it to return to the Hacienda de la Noria; but he was satisfied with his night's work, and internally rejoiced at the rich collection of bandits of the purest water he had recruited.
Norianoun
a water wheel with buckets attached to the rim; used to raise water for transfer to an irrigation channel
From this reading It was late when he left it to return to the Hacienda de la Noria; but he was satisfied with his night's work, and internally rejoiced at the rich collection of bandits of the purest water he had recruited.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The monks form a privileged caste in Mexico: they can go at all hours of the night wherever they please without fearing the numerous "gentlemen of the road," scattered about the highways.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The monk remained for a long time in the room of the mesón, taking down the names of the adventurers he wished to enrol in his band.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading The monks form a privileged caste in Mexico: they can go at all hours of the night wherever they please without fearing the numerous "gentlemen of the road," scattered about the highways.
preservesnounUS /prəˈzɜːrvz/
fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
From this reading Their gown inspires a respect which guarantees them from any insult, and preserves them better than anything from unpleasant rencontres.
privilegedadjectiveUS /ˈprɪvlədʒd/
blessed with privileges
From this reading The monks form a privileged caste in Mexico: they can go at all hours of the night wherever they please without fearing the numerous "gentlemen of the road," scattered about the highways.
purestadjectiveUS /ˈpjʊrəst/
superlative of “pure” — free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading It was late when he left it to return to the Hacienda de la Noria; but he was satisfied with his night's work, and internally rejoiced at the rich collection of bandits of the purest water he had recruited.
recruitedverbUS /rɪˈkruːtɪd/
past form of “recruit” — register formally as a participant or member
From this reading It was late when he left it to return to the Hacienda de la Noria; but he was satisfied with his night's work, and internally rejoiced at the rich collection of bandits of the purest water he had recruited.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading It was late when he left it to return to the Hacienda de la Noria; but he was satisfied with his night's work, and internally rejoiced at the rich collection of bandits of the purest water he had recruited.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The monk remained for a long time in the room of the mesón, taking down the names of the adventurers he wished to enrol in his band.
rencontres
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From this reading Their gown inspires a respect which guarantees them from any insult, and preserves them better than anything from unpleasant rencontres.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Their gown inspires a respect which guarantees them from any insult, and preserves them better than anything from unpleasant rencontres.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was late when he left it to return to the Hacienda de la Noria; but he was satisfied with his night's work, and internally rejoiced at the rich collection of bandits of the purest water he had recruited.
possessing material wealth
From this reading It was late when he left it to return to the Hacienda de la Noria; but he was satisfied with his night's work, and internally rejoiced at the rich collection of bandits of the purest water he had recruited.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The monks form a privileged caste in Mexico: they can go at all hours of the night wherever they please without fearing the numerous "gentlemen of the road," scattered about the highways.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The monk remained for a long time in the room of the mesón, taking down the names of the adventurers he wished to enrol in his band.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading It was late when he left it to return to the Hacienda de la Noria; but he was satisfied with his night's work, and internally rejoiced at the rich collection of bandits of the purest water he had recruited.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading The monks form a privileged caste in Mexico: they can go at all hours of the night wherever they please without fearing the numerous "gentlemen of the road," scattered about the highways.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The monk remained for a long time in the room of the mesón, taking down the names of the adventurers he wished to enrol in his band.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Their gown inspires a respect which guarantees them from any insult, and preserves them better than anything from unpleasant rencontres.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The monk remained for a long time in the room of the mesón, taking down the names of the adventurers he wished to enrol in his band.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their gown inspires a respect which guarantees them from any insult, and preserves them better than anything from unpleasant rencontres.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Their gown inspires a respect which guarantees them from any insult, and preserves them better than anything from unpleasant rencontres.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The monks form a privileged caste in Mexico: they can go at all hours of the night wherever they please without fearing the numerous "gentlemen of the road," scattered about the highways.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The monk remained for a long time in the room of the mesón, taking down the names of the adventurers he wished to enrol in his band.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The monk remained for a long time in the room of the mesón, taking down the names of the adventurers he wished to enrol in his band.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Their gown inspires a respect which guarantees them from any insult, and preserves them better than anything from unpleasant rencontres.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was late when he left it to return to the Hacienda de la Noria; but he was satisfied with his night's work, and internally rejoiced at the rich collection of bandits of the purest water he had recruited.
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 It was late when he left it to return to the Hacienda de la Noria; but he was satisfied with his night's work, and internally rejoiced at the rich collection of bandits of the purest water he had recruited.
at the time that
From this reading It was late when he left it to return to the Hacienda de la Noria; but he was satisfied with his night's work, and internally rejoiced at the rich collection of bandits of the purest water he had recruited.
in or to any place at all
From this reading The monks form a privileged caste in Mexico: they can go at all hours of the night wherever they please without fearing the numerous "gentlemen of the road," scattered about the highways.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Their gown inspires a respect which guarantees them from any insult, and preserves them better than anything from unpleasant rencontres.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading The monk remained for a long time in the room of the mesón, taking down the names of the adventurers he wished to enrol in his band.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was late when he left it to return to the Hacienda de la Noria; but he was satisfied with his night's work, and internally rejoiced at the rich collection of bandits of the purest water he had recruited.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The monks form a privileged caste in Mexico: they can go at all hours of the night wherever they please without fearing the numerous "gentlemen of the road," scattered about the highways.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was late when he left it to return to the Hacienda de la Noria; but he was satisfied with his night's work, and internally rejoiced at the rich collection of bandits of the purest water he had recruited.
