used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MEETING AT THE NIPA BARRACKS It was only for a moment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Just then a _cochero_ with an empty _quilez_ drove up.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading Then, without answering Hal's remark, the Filipino clutched at the white man's arm, shoving him out into the rain.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Then, without answering Hal's remark, the Filipino clutched at the white man's arm, shoving him out into the rain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With instant presence of mind Vicente Tomba, as the dandy had called himself, held up his hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A MEETING AT THE NIPA BARRACKS It was only for a moment.
BARRACKSnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading A MEETING AT THE NIPA BARRACKS It was only for a moment.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading With instant presence of mind Vicente Tomba, as the dandy had called himself, held up his hand.
clutchedverbUS /klʌtʃt/
past form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Then, without answering Hal's remark, the Filipino clutched at the white man's arm, shoving him out into the rain.
cochero
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From this reading Just then a _cochero_ with an empty _quilez_ drove up.
dandynounUS /ˈdændi/
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading With instant presence of mind Vicente Tomba, as the dandy had called himself, held up his hand.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Just then a _cochero_ with an empty _quilez_ drove up.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Just then a _cochero_ with an empty _quilez_ drove up.
FilipinonounUS /ˌfɪləˈpiːnoʊ/
a native or inhabitant of the Philippines
From this reading Then, without answering Hal's remark, the Filipino clutched at the white man's arm, shoving him out into the rain.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The native followed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A MEETING AT THE NIPA BARRACKS It was only for a moment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With instant presence of mind Vicente Tomba, as the dandy had called himself, held up his hand.
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 Then, without answering Hal's remark, the Filipino clutched at the white man's arm, shoving him out into the rain.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading With instant presence of mind Vicente Tomba, as the dandy had called himself, held up his hand.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading With instant presence of mind Vicente Tomba, as the dandy had called himself, held up his hand.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then, without answering Hal's remark, the Filipino clutched at the white man's arm, shoving him out into the rain.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading With instant presence of mind Vicente Tomba, as the dandy had called himself, held up his hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With instant presence of mind Vicente Tomba, as the dandy had called himself, held up his hand.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading With instant presence of mind Vicente Tomba, as the dandy had called himself, held up his hand.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then, without answering Hal's remark, the Filipino clutched at the white man's arm, shoving him out into the rain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A MEETING AT THE NIPA BARRACKS It was only for a moment.
and nothing more
From this reading Just then a _cochero_ with an empty _quilez_ drove up.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Then, without answering Hal's remark, the Filipino clutched at the white man's arm, shoving him out into the rain.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A MEETING AT THE NIPA BARRACKS It was only for a moment.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading With instant presence of mind Vicente Tomba, as the dandy had called himself, held up his hand.
a particular point in time
From this reading A MEETING AT THE NIPA BARRACKS It was only for a moment.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading The native followed.
NIPAnoun
monotypic genus of palms of Australasia
From this reading A MEETING AT THE NIPA BARRACKS It was only for a moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With instant presence of mind Vicente Tomba, as the dandy had called himself, held up his hand.
and nothing more
From this reading A MEETING AT THE NIPA BARRACKS It was only for a moment.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then, without answering Hal's remark, the Filipino clutched at the white man's arm, shoving him out into the rain.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading With instant presence of mind Vicente Tomba, as the dandy had called himself, held up his hand.
quilez
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just then a _cochero_ with an empty _quilez_ drove up.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Then, without answering Hal's remark, the Filipino clutched at the white man's arm, shoving him out into the rain.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Then, without answering Hal's remark, the Filipino clutched at the white man's arm, shoving him out into the rain.
shovingverbUS /ˈʃʌvɪŋ/
-ing form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving
From this reading Then, without answering Hal's remark, the Filipino clutched at the white man's arm, shoving him out into the rain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MEETING AT THE NIPA BARRACKS It was only for a moment.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, without answering Hal's remark, the Filipino clutched at the white man's arm, shoving him out into the rain.
Tomba
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With instant presence of mind Vicente Tomba, as the dandy had called himself, held up his hand.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Just then a _cochero_ with an empty _quilez_ drove up.
Vicente
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From this reading With instant presence of mind Vicente Tomba, as the dandy had called himself, held up his hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MEETING AT THE NIPA BARRACKS It was only for a moment.
a Caucasian
From this reading Then, without answering Hal's remark, the Filipino clutched at the white man's arm, shoving him out into the rain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Just then a _cochero_ with an empty _quilez_ drove up.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Then, without answering Hal's remark, the Filipino clutched at the white man's arm, shoving him out into the rain.
