used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From behind a window in the upper part of his big house, Don Luis, equipped with a powerful field glass, watched them keenly whenever they were in sight.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Are they just walking about, aimlessly?
afieldadverbUS /əˈfiːld/
far away from home or one's usual surroundings
From this reading THE HIDALGO PLANS GRATITUDE Soon after an early breakfast Tom and Harry were afield.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE HIDALGO PLANS GRATITUDE Soon after an early breakfast Tom and Harry were afield.
aimlesslyadverbUS /ˈeɪmləsli/
without aim; in an aimless manner
From this reading "Are they just walking about, aimlessly?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE HIDALGO PLANS GRATITUDE Soon after an early breakfast Tom and Harry were afield.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HIDALGO PLANS GRATITUDE Soon after an early breakfast Tom and Harry were afield.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What on earth are the Gringos doing?" he wondered, repeatedly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At times it looks like it.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading From behind a window in the upper part of his big house, Don Luis, equipped with a powerful field glass, watched them keenly whenever they were in sight.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From behind a window in the upper part of his big house, Don Luis, equipped with a powerful field glass, watched them keenly whenever they were in sight.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE HIDALGO PLANS GRATITUDE Soon after an early breakfast Tom and Harry were afield.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "What on earth are the Gringos doing?" he wondered, repeatedly.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading From behind a window in the upper part of his big house, Don Luis, equipped with a powerful field glass, watched them keenly whenever they were in sight.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE HIDALGO PLANS GRATITUDE Soon after an early breakfast Tom and Harry were afield.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "What on earth are the Gringos doing?" he wondered, repeatedly.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading From behind a window in the upper part of his big house, Don Luis, equipped with a powerful field glass, watched them keenly whenever they were in sight.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading From behind a window in the upper part of his big house, Don Luis, equipped with a powerful field glass, watched them keenly whenever they were in sight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From behind a window in the upper part of his big house, Don Luis, equipped with a powerful field glass, watched them keenly whenever they were in sight.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading From behind a window in the upper part of his big house, Don Luis, equipped with a powerful field glass, watched them keenly whenever they were in sight.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading THE HIDALGO PLANS GRATITUDE Soon after an early breakfast Tom and Harry were afield.
GringosnounUS /ˈɡrɪŋɡoʊz/
plural of “gringo” — a Latin American (disparaging) term for foreigners (especially Americans and Englishmen)
From this reading "What on earth are the Gringos doing?" he wondered, repeatedly.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading THE HIDALGO PLANS GRATITUDE Soon after an early breakfast Tom and Harry were afield.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What on earth are the Gringos doing?" he wondered, repeatedly.
HIDALGO
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From this reading THE HIDALGO PLANS GRATITUDE Soon after an early breakfast Tom and Harry were afield.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From behind a window in the upper part of his big house, Don Luis, equipped with a powerful field glass, watched them keenly whenever they were in sight.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading From behind a window in the upper part of his big house, Don Luis, equipped with a powerful field glass, watched them keenly whenever they were in sight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From behind a window in the upper part of his big house, Don Luis, equipped with a powerful field glass, watched them keenly whenever they were in sight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At times it looks like it.
and nothing more
From this reading "Are they just walking about, aimlessly?
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading From behind a window in the upper part of his big house, Don Luis, equipped with a powerful field glass, watched them keenly whenever they were in sight.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading At times it looks like it.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading At times it looks like it.
Luis
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From this reading From behind a window in the upper part of his big house, Don Luis, equipped with a powerful field glass, watched them keenly whenever they were in sight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From behind a window in the upper part of his big house, Don Luis, equipped with a powerful field glass, watched them keenly whenever they were in sight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "What on earth are the Gringos doing?" he wondered, repeatedly.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading From behind a window in the upper part of his big house, Don Luis, equipped with a powerful field glass, watched them keenly whenever they were in sight.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading THE HIDALGO PLANS GRATITUDE Soon after an early breakfast Tom and Harry were afield.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading From behind a window in the upper part of his big house, Don Luis, equipped with a powerful field glass, watched them keenly whenever they were in sight.
repeatedlyadverbUS /rɪˈpiːtɪdli/
several time
From this reading "What on earth are the Gringos doing?" he wondered, repeatedly.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading From behind a window in the upper part of his big house, Don Luis, equipped with a powerful field glass, watched them keenly whenever they were in sight.
in the near future
From this reading THE HIDALGO PLANS GRATITUDE Soon after an early breakfast Tom and Harry were afield.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HIDALGO PLANS GRATITUDE Soon after an early breakfast Tom and Harry were afield.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading From behind a window in the upper part of his big house, Don Luis, equipped with a powerful field glass, watched them keenly whenever they were in sight.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From behind a window in the upper part of his big house, Don Luis, equipped with a powerful field glass, watched them keenly whenever they were in sight.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading At times it looks like it.
male cat
From this reading THE HIDALGO PLANS GRATITUDE Soon after an early breakfast Tom and Harry were afield.
the topmost one of two
From this reading From behind a window in the upper part of his big house, Don Luis, equipped with a powerful field glass, watched them keenly whenever they were in sight.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading "Are they just walking about, aimlessly?
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading From behind a window in the upper part of his big house, Don Luis, equipped with a powerful field glass, watched them keenly whenever they were in sight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE HIDALGO PLANS GRATITUDE Soon after an early breakfast Tom and Harry were afield.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What on earth are the Gringos doing?" he wondered, repeatedly.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading From behind a window in the upper part of his big house, Don Luis, equipped with a powerful field glass, watched them keenly whenever they were in sight.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading From behind a window in the upper part of his big house, Don Luis, equipped with a powerful field glass, watched them keenly whenever they were in sight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From behind a window in the upper part of his big house, Don Luis, equipped with a powerful field glass, watched them keenly whenever they were in sight.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading "What on earth are the Gringos doing?" he wondered, repeatedly.
