used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ENOUGH TO MAKE A MEXICAN LAUGH Though Hal's captor spoke English, he was unquestionably Mexican.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Young Overton had no doubt that he recognized the type--a man who believed that he was serving the holy cause of liberty in his own country, and who would think a _Gringo_ life of little value if it interfered with the cause of the rebels across the river.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The sharp point of that knife pressed so insistently against Hal's neck that the Army boy realized he could not move before the weapon would be driven into his throat.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His eyes gleamed with an unholy fire.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Young Overton had no doubt that he recognized the type--a man who believed that he was serving the holy cause of liberty in his own country, and who would think a _Gringo_ life of little value if it interfered with the cause of the rebels across the river.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The sharp point of that knife pressed so insistently against Hal's neck that the Army boy realized he could not move before the weapon would be driven into his throat.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The sharp point of that knife pressed so insistently against Hal's neck that the Army boy realized he could not move before the weapon would be driven into his throat.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The sharp point of that knife pressed so insistently against Hal's neck that the Army boy realized he could not move before the weapon would be driven into his throat.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Young Overton had no doubt that he recognized the type--a man who believed that he was serving the holy cause of liberty in his own country, and who would think a _Gringo_ life of little value if it interfered with the cause of the rebels across the river.
a youthful male person
From this reading The sharp point of that knife pressed so insistently against Hal's neck that the Army boy realized he could not move before the weapon would be driven into his throat.
captornounUS /ˈkæptər/
a person who captures and holds people or animals
From this reading ENOUGH TO MAKE A MEXICAN LAUGH Though Hal's captor spoke English, he was unquestionably Mexican.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Young Overton had no doubt that he recognized the type--a man who believed that he was serving the holy cause of liberty in his own country, and who would think a _Gringo_ life of little value if it interfered with the cause of the rebels across the river.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The sharp point of that knife pressed so insistently against Hal's neck that the Army boy realized he could not move before the weapon would be driven into his throat.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Young Overton had no doubt that he recognized the type--a man who believed that he was serving the holy cause of liberty in his own country, and who would think a _Gringo_ life of little value if it interfered with the cause of the rebels across the river.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Young Overton had no doubt that he recognized the type--a man who believed that he was serving the holy cause of liberty in his own country, and who would think a _Gringo_ life of little value if it interfered with the cause of the rebels across the river.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading The sharp point of that knife pressed so insistently against Hal's neck that the Army boy realized he could not move before the weapon would be driven into his throat.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading ENOUGH TO MAKE A MEXICAN LAUGH Though Hal's captor spoke English, he was unquestionably Mexican.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading ENOUGH TO MAKE A MEXICAN LAUGH Though Hal's captor spoke English, he was unquestionably Mexican.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes gleamed with an unholy fire.
start firing a weapon
From this reading His eyes gleamed with an unholy fire.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading His eyes gleamed with an unholy fire.
GringonounUS /ˈɡrɪŋɡoʊ/
a Latin American (disparaging) term for foreigners (especially Americans and Englishmen)
From this reading Young Overton had no doubt that he recognized the type--a man who believed that he was serving the holy cause of liberty in his own country, and who would think a _Gringo_ life of little value if it interfered with the cause of the rebels across the river.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Young Overton had no doubt that he recognized the type--a man who believed that he was serving the holy cause of liberty in his own country, and who would think a _Gringo_ life of little value if it interfered with the cause of the rebels across the river.
Hal'snounUS /hælz/
possessive form of “hals” — Dutch portrait and genre painter who endowed his portraits with vitality and humor (1580?-1666)
From this reading ENOUGH TO MAKE A MEXICAN LAUGH Though Hal's captor spoke English, he was unquestionably Mexican.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ENOUGH TO MAKE A MEXICAN LAUGH Though Hal's captor spoke English, he was unquestionably Mexican.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "This is where it's wiser to keep still," muttered the young lieutenant to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His eyes gleamed with an unholy fire.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Young Overton had no doubt that he recognized the type--a man who believed that he was serving the holy cause of liberty in his own country, and who would think a _Gringo_ life of little value if it interfered with the cause of the rebels across the river.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Young Overton had no doubt that he recognized the type--a man who believed that he was serving the holy cause of liberty in his own country, and who would think a _Gringo_ life of little value if it interfered with the cause of the rebels across the river.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Young Overton had no doubt that he recognized the type--a man who believed that he was serving the holy cause of liberty in his own country, and who would think a _Gringo_ life of little value if it interfered with the cause of the rebels across the river.
insistentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəntli/
in an insistent manner
From this reading The sharp point of that knife pressed so insistently against Hal's neck that the Army boy realized he could not move before the weapon would be driven into his throat.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading Young Overton had no doubt that he recognized the type--a man who believed that he was serving the holy cause of liberty in his own country, and who would think a _Gringo_ life of little value if it interfered with the cause of the rebels across the river.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The sharp point of that knife pressed so insistently against Hal's neck that the Army boy realized he could not move before the weapon would be driven into his throat.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is where it's wiser to keep still," muttered the young lieutenant to himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Young Overton had no doubt that he recognized the type--a man who believed that he was serving the holy cause of liberty in his own country, and who would think a _Gringo_ life of little value if it interfered with the cause of the rebels across the river.
it's
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From this reading "This is where it's wiser to keep still," muttered the young lieutenant to himself.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "This is where it's wiser to keep still," muttered the young lieutenant to himself.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading The sharp point of that knife pressed so insistently against Hal's neck that the Army boy realized he could not move before the weapon would be driven into his throat.
the sound of laughing
From this reading ENOUGH TO MAKE A MEXICAN LAUGH Though Hal's captor spoke English, he was unquestionably Mexican.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Young Overton had no doubt that he recognized the type--a man who believed that he was serving the holy cause of liberty in his own country, and who would think a _Gringo_ life of little value if it interfered with the cause of the rebels across the river.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading "This is where it's wiser to keep still," muttered the young lieutenant to himself.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Young Overton had no doubt that he recognized the type--a man who believed that he was serving the holy cause of liberty in his own country, and who would think a _Gringo_ life of little value if it interfered with the cause of the rebels across the river.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Young Overton had no doubt that he recognized the type--a man who believed that he was serving the holy cause of liberty in his own country, and who would think a _Gringo_ life of little value if it interfered with the cause of the rebels across the river.
engage in
From this reading ENOUGH TO MAKE A MEXICAN LAUGH Though Hal's captor spoke English, he was unquestionably Mexican.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Young Overton had no doubt that he recognized the type--a man who believed that he was serving the holy cause of liberty in his own country, and who would think a _Gringo_ life of little value if it interfered with the cause of the rebels across the river.
MEXICANnounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading ENOUGH TO MAKE A MEXICAN LAUGH Though Hal's captor spoke English, he was unquestionably Mexican.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The sharp point of that knife pressed so insistently against Hal's neck that the Army boy realized he could not move before the weapon would be driven into his throat.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "This is where it's wiser to keep still," muttered the young lieutenant to himself.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading The sharp point of that knife pressed so insistently against Hal's neck that the Army boy realized he could not move before the weapon would be driven into his throat.
not any; not one
From this reading Young Overton had no doubt that he recognized the type--a man who believed that he was serving the holy cause of liberty in his own country, and who would think a _Gringo_ life of little value if it interfered with the cause of the rebels across the river.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The sharp point of that knife pressed so insistently against Hal's neck that the Army boy realized he could not move before the weapon would be driven into his throat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Young Overton had no doubt that he recognized the type--a man who believed that he was serving the holy cause of liberty in his own country, and who would think a _Gringo_ life of little value if it interfered with the cause of the rebels across the river.
Overton
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From this reading Young Overton had no doubt that he recognized the type--a man who believed that he was serving the holy cause of liberty in his own country, and who would think a _Gringo_ life of little value if it interfered with the cause of the rebels across the river.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Young Overton had no doubt that he recognized the type--a man who believed that he was serving the holy cause of liberty in his own country, and who would think a _Gringo_ life of little value if it interfered with the cause of the rebels across the river.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The sharp point of that knife pressed so insistently against Hal's neck that the Army boy realized he could not move before the weapon would be driven into his throat.
compacted by ironing
From this reading The sharp point of that knife pressed so insistently against Hal's neck that the Army boy realized he could not move before the weapon would be driven into his throat.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The sharp point of that knife pressed so insistently against Hal's neck that the Army boy realized he could not move before the weapon would be driven into his throat.
rebelsnounUS /ˈrebəlz/
plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading Young Overton had no doubt that he recognized the type--a man who believed that he was serving the holy cause of liberty in his own country, and who would think a _Gringo_ life of little value if it interfered with the cause of the rebels across the river.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Young Overton had no doubt that he recognized the type--a man who believed that he was serving the holy cause of liberty in his own country, and who would think a _Gringo_ life of little value if it interfered with the cause of the rebels across the river.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Young Overton had no doubt that he recognized the type--a man who believed that he was serving the holy cause of liberty in his own country, and who would think a _Gringo_ life of little value if it interfered with the cause of the rebels across the river.
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading Young Overton had no doubt that he recognized the type--a man who believed that he was serving the holy cause of liberty in his own country, and who would think a _Gringo_ life of little value if it interfered with the cause of the rebels across the river.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The sharp point of that knife pressed so insistently against Hal's neck that the Army boy realized he could not move before the weapon would be driven into his throat.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The sharp point of that knife pressed so insistently against Hal's neck that the Army boy realized he could not move before the weapon would be driven into his throat.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading ENOUGH TO MAKE A MEXICAN LAUGH Though Hal's captor spoke English, he was unquestionably Mexican.
not in physical motion
From this reading "This is where it's wiser to keep still," muttered the young lieutenant to himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Young Overton had no doubt that he recognized the type--a man who believed that he was serving the holy cause of liberty in his own country, and who would think a _Gringo_ life of little value if it interfered with the cause of the rebels across the river.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Young Overton had no doubt that he recognized the type--a man who believed that he was serving the holy cause of liberty in his own country, and who would think a _Gringo_ life of little value if it interfered with the cause of the rebels across the river.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Young Overton had no doubt that he recognized the type--a man who believed that he was serving the holy cause of liberty in his own country, and who would think a _Gringo_ life of little value if it interfered with the cause of the rebels across the river.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is where it's wiser to keep still," muttered the young lieutenant to himself.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading ENOUGH TO MAKE A MEXICAN LAUGH Though Hal's captor spoke English, he was unquestionably Mexican.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading The sharp point of that knife pressed so insistently against Hal's neck that the Army boy realized he could not move before the weapon would be driven into his throat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ENOUGH TO MAKE A MEXICAN LAUGH Though Hal's captor spoke English, he was unquestionably Mexican.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Young Overton had no doubt that he recognized the type--a man who believed that he was serving the holy cause of liberty in his own country, and who would think a _Gringo_ life of little value if it interfered with the cause of the rebels across the river.
unholyadjectiveUS /ənˈhoʊli/
not hallowed or consecrated
From this reading His eyes gleamed with an unholy fire.
unquestionablyadverbUS /ənˈkwestʃənəbli/
without question
From this reading ENOUGH TO MAKE A MEXICAN LAUGH Though Hal's captor spoke English, he was unquestionably Mexican.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Young Overton had no doubt that he recognized the type--a man who believed that he was serving the holy cause of liberty in his own country, and who would think a _Gringo_ life of little value if it interfered with the cause of the rebels across the river.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ENOUGH TO MAKE A MEXICAN LAUGH Though Hal's captor spoke English, he was unquestionably Mexican.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading The sharp point of that knife pressed so insistently against Hal's neck that the Army boy realized he could not move before the weapon would be driven into his throat.
in or at the place that
From this reading "This is where it's wiser to keep still," muttered the young lieutenant to himself.
which person or people
From this reading Young Overton had no doubt that he recognized the type--a man who believed that he was serving the holy cause of liberty in his own country, and who would think a _Gringo_ life of little value if it interfered with the cause of the rebels across the river.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading "This is where it's wiser to keep still," muttered the young lieutenant to himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His eyes gleamed with an unholy fire.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Young Overton had no doubt that he recognized the type--a man who believed that he was serving the holy cause of liberty in his own country, and who would think a _Gringo_ life of little value if it interfered with the cause of the rebels across the river.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young Overton had no doubt that he recognized the type--a man who believed that he was serving the holy cause of liberty in his own country, and who would think a _Gringo_ life of little value if it interfered with the cause of the rebels across the river.
