adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "But, Anastacio," interrupted Roldan, who had listened to this strange outburst with the vague consciousness that the soul of an expiring race had opened its lips for a brief moment, "you are far more clever than most Indians.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "If I am clever now, senor, was I not clever in the beginning?
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "But, Anastacio," interrupted Roldan, who had listened to this strange outburst with the vague consciousness that the soul of an expiring race had opened its lips for a brief moment, "you are far more clever than most Indians.
Anastacio
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From this reading "But, Anastacio," interrupted Roldan, who had listened to this strange outburst with the vague consciousness that the soul of an expiring race had opened its lips for a brief moment, "you are far more clever than most Indians.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Great Spirit sent his light into me and said: 'Thou shalt be a great chief.'
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But, Anastacio," interrupted Roldan, who had listened to this strange outburst with the vague consciousness that the soul of an expiring race had opened its lips for a brief moment, "you are far more clever than most Indians.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If it were not for the priests you would be no better than the most ignorant of them."
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading "If I am clever now, senor, was I not clever in the beginning?
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(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 If it were not for the priests you would be no better than the most ignorant of them."
brannounUS /bræn/
broken husks of the seeds of cereal grains that are separated from the flour by sifting
From this reading You do not make cake out of bran.
briefadjectiveUS /briːf/
of short duration or distance
From this reading "But, Anastacio," interrupted Roldan, who had listened to this strange outburst with the vague consciousness that the soul of an expiring race had opened its lips for a brief moment, "you are far more clever than most Indians.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But, Anastacio," interrupted Roldan, who had listened to this strange outburst with the vague consciousness that the soul of an expiring race had opened its lips for a brief moment, "you are far more clever than most Indians.
cakenounUS /keɪk/
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading You do not make cake out of bran.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading The Great Spirit sent his light into me and said: 'Thou shalt be a great chief.'
cleveradjectiveUS /ˈklevər/
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading "But, Anastacio," interrupted Roldan, who had listened to this strange outburst with the vague consciousness that the soul of an expiring race had opened its lips for a brief moment, "you are far more clever than most Indians.
consciousnessnounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading "But, Anastacio," interrupted Roldan, who had listened to this strange outburst with the vague consciousness that the soul of an expiring race had opened its lips for a brief moment, "you are far more clever than most Indians.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You do not make cake out of bran.
expiringverbUS /ɪkˈspaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “expire” — lose validity
From this reading "But, Anastacio," interrupted Roldan, who had listened to this strange outburst with the vague consciousness that the soul of an expiring race had opened its lips for a brief moment, "you are far more clever than most Indians.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "But, Anastacio," interrupted Roldan, who had listened to this strange outburst with the vague consciousness that the soul of an expiring race had opened its lips for a brief moment, "you are far more clever than most Indians.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "But, Anastacio," interrupted Roldan, who had listened to this strange outburst with the vague consciousness that the soul of an expiring race had opened its lips for a brief moment, "you are far more clever than most Indians.
GreatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Great Spirit sent his light into me and said: 'Thou shalt be a great chief.'
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "But, Anastacio," interrupted Roldan, who had listened to this strange outburst with the vague consciousness that the soul of an expiring race had opened its lips for a brief moment, "you are far more clever than most Indians.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Great Spirit sent his light into me and said: 'Thou shalt be a great chief.'
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If I am clever now, senor, was I not clever in the beginning?
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it were not for the priests you would be no better than the most ignorant of them."
ignorantadjectiveUS /ˈɪɡnərənt/
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading If it were not for the priests you would be no better than the most ignorant of them."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "If I am clever now, senor, was I not clever in the beginning?
IndiansnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading "But, Anastacio," interrupted Roldan, who had listened to this strange outburst with the vague consciousness that the soul of an expiring race had opened its lips for a brief moment, "you are far more clever than most Indians.
interruptedadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪd/
discontinued temporarily
From this reading "But, Anastacio," interrupted Roldan, who had listened to this strange outburst with the vague consciousness that the soul of an expiring race had opened its lips for a brief moment, "you are far more clever than most Indians.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Great Spirit sent his light into me and said: 'Thou shalt be a great chief.'
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If it were not for the priests you would be no better than the most ignorant of them."
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "But, Anastacio," interrupted Roldan, who had listened to this strange outburst with the vague consciousness that the soul of an expiring race had opened its lips for a brief moment, "you are far more clever than most Indians.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The Great Spirit sent his light into me and said: 'Thou shalt be a great chief.'
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading "But, Anastacio," interrupted Roldan, who had listened to this strange outburst with the vague consciousness that the soul of an expiring race had opened its lips for a brief moment, "you are far more clever than most Indians.
listenedverbUS /ˈlɪsənd/
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading "But, Anastacio," interrupted Roldan, who had listened to this strange outburst with the vague consciousness that the soul of an expiring race had opened its lips for a brief moment, "you are far more clever than most Indians.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading You do not make cake out of bran.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Great Spirit sent his light into me and said: 'Thou shalt be a great chief.'
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading "But, Anastacio," interrupted Roldan, who had listened to this strange outburst with the vague consciousness that the soul of an expiring race had opened its lips for a brief moment, "you are far more clever than most Indians.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "But, Anastacio," interrupted Roldan, who had listened to this strange outburst with the vague consciousness that the soul of an expiring race had opened its lips for a brief moment, "you are far more clever than most Indians.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading "But, Anastacio," interrupted Roldan, who had listened to this strange outburst with the vague consciousness that the soul of an expiring race had opened its lips for a brief moment, "you are far more clever than most Indians.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading If it were not for the priests you would be no better than the most ignorant of them."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If it were not for the priests you would be no better than the most ignorant of them."
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "If I am clever now, senor, was I not clever in the beginning?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "But, Anastacio," interrupted Roldan, who had listened to this strange outburst with the vague consciousness that the soul of an expiring race had opened its lips for a brief moment, "you are far more clever than most Indians.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading "But, Anastacio," interrupted Roldan, who had listened to this strange outburst with the vague consciousness that the soul of an expiring race had opened its lips for a brief moment, "you are far more clever than most Indians.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading You do not make cake out of bran.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading "But, Anastacio," interrupted Roldan, who had listened to this strange outburst with the vague consciousness that the soul of an expiring race had opened its lips for a brief moment, "you are far more clever than most Indians.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading If it were not for the priests you would be no better than the most ignorant of them."
racenounUS /reɪs/
any competition
From this reading "But, Anastacio," interrupted Roldan, who had listened to this strange outburst with the vague consciousness that the soul of an expiring race had opened its lips for a brief moment, "you are far more clever than most Indians.
Roldan
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From this reading "But, Anastacio," interrupted Roldan, who had listened to this strange outburst with the vague consciousness that the soul of an expiring race had opened its lips for a brief moment, "you are far more clever than most Indians.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The Great Spirit sent his light into me and said: 'Thou shalt be a great chief.'
senornounUS /ˌsiːˈnjɔːr/
a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English “Mr” or “sir”
From this reading "If I am clever now, senor, was I not clever in the beginning?
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The Great Spirit sent his light into me and said: 'Thou shalt be a great chief.'
shaltmodal verbUS /ʃælt/
an old form of “shall”, used with “thou”
From this reading The Great Spirit sent his light into me and said: 'Thou shalt be a great chief.'
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading "But, Anastacio," interrupted Roldan, who had listened to this strange outburst with the vague consciousness that the soul of an expiring race had opened its lips for a brief moment, "you are far more clever than most Indians.
SpiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The Great Spirit sent his light into me and said: 'Thou shalt be a great chief.'
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading "But, Anastacio," interrupted Roldan, who had listened to this strange outburst with the vague consciousness that the soul of an expiring race had opened its lips for a brief moment, "you are far more clever than most Indians.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "But, Anastacio," interrupted Roldan, who had listened to this strange outburst with the vague consciousness that the soul of an expiring race had opened its lips for a brief moment, "you are far more clever than most Indians.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "But, Anastacio," interrupted Roldan, who had listened to this strange outburst with the vague consciousness that the soul of an expiring race had opened its lips for a brief moment, "you are far more clever than most Indians.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "But, Anastacio," interrupted Roldan, who had listened to this strange outburst with the vague consciousness that the soul of an expiring race had opened its lips for a brief moment, "you are far more clever than most Indians.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If it were not for the priests you would be no better than the most ignorant of them."
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "But, Anastacio," interrupted Roldan, who had listened to this strange outburst with the vague consciousness that the soul of an expiring race had opened its lips for a brief moment, "you are far more clever than most Indians.
ThoupronounUS /ðaʊ/
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading The Great Spirit sent his light into me and said: 'Thou shalt be a great chief.'
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But, Anastacio," interrupted Roldan, who had listened to this strange outburst with the vague consciousness that the soul of an expiring race had opened its lips for a brief moment, "you are far more clever than most Indians.
vagueadjectiveUS /veɪɡ/
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading "But, Anastacio," interrupted Roldan, who had listened to this strange outburst with the vague consciousness that the soul of an expiring race had opened its lips for a brief moment, "you are far more clever than most Indians.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If I am clever now, senor, was I not clever in the beginning?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If it were not for the priests you would be no better than the most ignorant of them."
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "But, Anastacio," interrupted Roldan, who had listened to this strange outburst with the vague consciousness that the soul of an expiring race had opened its lips for a brief moment, "you are far more clever than most Indians.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "But, Anastacio," interrupted Roldan, who had listened to this strange outburst with the vague consciousness that the soul of an expiring race had opened its lips for a brief moment, "you are far more clever than most Indians.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If it were not for the priests you would be no better than the most ignorant of them."
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But, Anastacio," interrupted Roldan, who had listened to this strange outburst with the vague consciousness that the soul of an expiring race had opened its lips for a brief moment, "you are far more clever than most Indians.
