used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not a sound troubled the silence, save the trot of the mule over the pebbles on the road, or at times, in the distance, the snapping bark of the coyotes chasing in a pack, according to their wont, some straggling hind.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Not a sound troubled the silence, save the trot of the mule over the pebbles on the road, or at times, in the distance, the snapping bark of the coyotes chasing in a pack, according to their wont, some straggling hind.
ambledverbUS /ˈæmbəld/
past form of “amble” — walk leisurely
From this reading Fray Ambrosio ambled gently on, while reflecting on the events of the evening, and calculating mentally the probable profits of the expedition he meditated.
Ambrosio
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From this reading Now that the reader is well informed touching Fray Ambrosio, we will follow him on his road home from the mesón.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The night was calm, silent and serene.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Not a sound troubled the silence, save the trot of the mule over the pebbles on the road, or at times, in the distance, the snapping bark of the coyotes chasing in a pack, according to their wont, some straggling hind.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading Not a sound troubled the silence, save the trot of the mule over the pebbles on the road, or at times, in the distance, the snapping bark of the coyotes chasing in a pack, according to their wont, some straggling hind.
calculatingadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪŋ/
acting with a specific goal
From this reading Fray Ambrosio ambled gently on, while reflecting on the events of the evening, and calculating mentally the probable profits of the expedition he meditated.
make calm or still
From this reading The night was calm, silent and serene.
chasingverbUS /ˈtʃeɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “chase” — go after with the intent to catch
From this reading Not a sound troubled the silence, save the trot of the mule over the pebbles on the road, or at times, in the distance, the snapping bark of the coyotes chasing in a pack, according to their wont, some straggling hind.
coyotesnounUS /kaɪˈoʊtis/
plural of “coyote” — small wolf native to western North America
From this reading Not a sound troubled the silence, save the trot of the mule over the pebbles on the road, or at times, in the distance, the snapping bark of the coyotes chasing in a pack, according to their wont, some straggling hind.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Not a sound troubled the silence, save the trot of the mule over the pebbles on the road, or at times, in the distance, the snapping bark of the coyotes chasing in a pack, according to their wont, some straggling hind.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Fray Ambrosio ambled gently on, while reflecting on the events of the evening, and calculating mentally the probable profits of the expedition he meditated.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Fray Ambrosio ambled gently on, while reflecting on the events of the evening, and calculating mentally the probable profits of the expedition he meditated.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Fray Ambrosio ambled gently on, while reflecting on the events of the evening, and calculating mentally the probable profits of the expedition he meditated.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Now that the reader is well informed touching Fray Ambrosio, we will follow him on his road home from the mesón.
FrayverbUS /freɪ/
wear away by rubbing
From this reading Now that the reader is well informed touching Fray Ambrosio, we will follow him on his road home from the mesón.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now that the reader is well informed touching Fray Ambrosio, we will follow him on his road home from the mesón.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Fray Ambrosio ambled gently on, while reflecting on the events of the evening, and calculating mentally the probable profits of the expedition he meditated.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fray Ambrosio ambled gently on, while reflecting on the events of the evening, and calculating mentally the probable profits of the expedition he meditated.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now that the reader is well informed touching Fray Ambrosio, we will follow him on his road home from the mesón.
hindnounUS /haɪnd/
any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers
From this reading Not a sound troubled the silence, save the trot of the mule over the pebbles on the road, or at times, in the distance, the snapping bark of the coyotes chasing in a pack, according to their wont, some straggling hind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now that the reader is well informed touching Fray Ambrosio, we will follow him on his road home from the mesón.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Now that the reader is well informed touching Fray Ambrosio, we will follow him on his road home from the mesón.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not a sound troubled the silence, save the trot of the mule over the pebbles on the road, or at times, in the distance, the snapping bark of the coyotes chasing in a pack, according to their wont, some straggling hind.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Now that the reader is well informed touching Fray Ambrosio, we will follow him on his road home from the mesón.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now that the reader is well informed touching Fray Ambrosio, we will follow him on his road home from the mesón.
meditated
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From this reading Fray Ambrosio ambled gently on, while reflecting on the events of the evening, and calculating mentally the probable profits of the expedition he meditated.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading Fray Ambrosio ambled gently on, while reflecting on the events of the evening, and calculating mentally the probable profits of the expedition he meditated.
mesón
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From this reading Now that the reader is well informed touching Fray Ambrosio, we will follow him on his road home from the mesón.
mulenounUS /mjuːl/
hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading Not a sound troubled the silence, save the trot of the mule over the pebbles on the road, or at times, in the distance, the snapping bark of the coyotes chasing in a pack, according to their wont, some straggling hind.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night was calm, silent and serene.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a sound troubled the silence, save the trot of the mule over the pebbles on the road, or at times, in the distance, the snapping bark of the coyotes chasing in a pack, according to their wont, some straggling hind.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that the reader is well informed touching Fray Ambrosio, we will follow him on his road home from the mesón.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO VARIETIES OF VILLAINS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now that the reader is well informed touching Fray Ambrosio, we will follow him on his road home from the mesón.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not a sound troubled the silence, save the trot of the mule over the pebbles on the road, or at times, in the distance, the snapping bark of the coyotes chasing in a pack, according to their wont, some straggling hind.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Not a sound troubled the silence, save the trot of the mule over the pebbles on the road, or at times, in the distance, the snapping bark of the coyotes chasing in a pack, according to their wont, some straggling hind.
arrange in a container
From this reading Not a sound troubled the silence, save the trot of the mule over the pebbles on the road, or at times, in the distance, the snapping bark of the coyotes chasing in a pack, according to their wont, some straggling hind.
pebblesnounUS /ˈpebəlz/
plural of “pebble” — a small smooth rounded rock
From this reading Not a sound troubled the silence, save the trot of the mule over the pebbles on the road, or at times, in the distance, the snapping bark of the coyotes chasing in a pack, according to their wont, some straggling hind.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading Fray Ambrosio ambled gently on, while reflecting on the events of the evening, and calculating mentally the probable profits of the expedition he meditated.
profitsnounUS /ˈprɑːfɪts/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading Fray Ambrosio ambled gently on, while reflecting on the events of the evening, and calculating mentally the probable profits of the expedition he meditated.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Now that the reader is well informed touching Fray Ambrosio, we will follow him on his road home from the mesón.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading Fray Ambrosio ambled gently on, while reflecting on the events of the evening, and calculating mentally the probable profits of the expedition he meditated.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Now that the reader is well informed touching Fray Ambrosio, we will follow him on his road home from the mesón.
except for; apart from
From this reading Not a sound troubled the silence, save the trot of the mule over the pebbles on the road, or at times, in the distance, the snapping bark of the coyotes chasing in a pack, according to their wont, some straggling hind.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading The night was calm, silent and serene.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Not a sound troubled the silence, save the trot of the mule over the pebbles on the road, or at times, in the distance, the snapping bark of the coyotes chasing in a pack, according to their wont, some straggling hind.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The night was calm, silent and serene.
snappingverbUS /ˈsnæpɪŋ/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading Not a sound troubled the silence, save the trot of the mule over the pebbles on the road, or at times, in the distance, the snapping bark of the coyotes chasing in a pack, according to their wont, some straggling hind.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Not a sound troubled the silence, save the trot of the mule over the pebbles on the road, or at times, in the distance, the snapping bark of the coyotes chasing in a pack, according to their wont, some straggling hind.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Not a sound troubled the silence, save the trot of the mule over the pebbles on the road, or at times, in the distance, the snapping bark of the coyotes chasing in a pack, according to their wont, some straggling hind.
stragglingadjective
spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly
From this reading Not a sound troubled the silence, save the trot of the mule over the pebbles on the road, or at times, in the distance, the snapping bark of the coyotes chasing in a pack, according to their wont, some straggling hind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now that the reader is well informed touching Fray Ambrosio, we will follow him on his road home from the mesón.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now that the reader is well informed touching Fray Ambrosio, we will follow him on his road home from the mesón.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Not a sound troubled the silence, save the trot of the mule over the pebbles on the road, or at times, in the distance, the snapping bark of the coyotes chasing in a pack, according to their wont, some straggling hind.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Not a sound troubled the silence, save the trot of the mule over the pebbles on the road, or at times, in the distance, the snapping bark of the coyotes chasing in a pack, according to their wont, some straggling hind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not a sound troubled the silence, save the trot of the mule over the pebbles on the road, or at times, in the distance, the snapping bark of the coyotes chasing in a pack, according to their wont, some straggling hind.
arousing affect
From this reading Now that the reader is well informed touching Fray Ambrosio, we will follow him on his road home from the mesón.
trotverbUS /trɑːt/
run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading Not a sound troubled the silence, save the trot of the mule over the pebbles on the road, or at times, in the distance, the snapping bark of the coyotes chasing in a pack, according to their wont, some straggling hind.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Not a sound troubled the silence, save the trot of the mule over the pebbles on the road, or at times, in the distance, the snapping bark of the coyotes chasing in a pack, according to their wont, some straggling hind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO VARIETIES OF VILLAINS.
VARIETIESnounUS /vərˈaɪətiz/
plural of “variety” — a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading TWO VARIETIES OF VILLAINS.
VILLAINSnounUS /ˈvɪlənz/
plural of “villain” — a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading TWO VARIETIES OF VILLAINS.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The night was calm, silent and serene.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Now that the reader is well informed touching Fray Ambrosio, we will follow him on his road home from the mesón.
(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 Now that the reader is well informed touching Fray Ambrosio, we will follow him on his road home from the mesón.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Fray Ambrosio ambled gently on, while reflecting on the events of the evening, and calculating mentally the probable profits of the expedition he meditated.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Now that the reader is well informed touching Fray Ambrosio, we will follow him on his road home from the mesón.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading Not a sound troubled the silence, save the trot of the mule over the pebbles on the road, or at times, in the distance, the snapping bark of the coyotes chasing in a pack, according to their wont, some straggling hind.
