used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was not a little runt of a swarthy-skinned man, but well built, of a clean olive complexion and regular features.
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading Arallanes, the foreman, did not strike Adam as being typical of the Mexicans among whom he lived.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After supper Arallanes invited Adam to ride up to the camp.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Arallanes, the foreman, did not strike Adam as being typical of the Mexicans among whom he lived.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was not a little runt of a swarthy-skinned man, but well built, of a clean olive complexion and regular features.
Arallanes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arallanes, the foreman, did not strike Adam as being typical of the Mexicans among whom he lived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Arallanes, the foreman, did not strike Adam as being typical of the Mexicans among whom he lived.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Whereupon Margarita asked to be taken.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whereupon Margarita asked to be taken.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Arallanes, the foreman, did not strike Adam as being typical of the Mexicans among whom he lived.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading He was not a little runt of a swarthy-skinned man, but well built, of a clean olive complexion and regular features.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was not a little runt of a swarthy-skinned man, but well built, of a clean olive complexion and regular features.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading After supper Arallanes invited Adam to ride up to the camp.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading He was not a little runt of a swarthy-skinned man, but well built, of a clean olive complexion and regular features.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading He was not a little runt of a swarthy-skinned man, but well built, of a clean olive complexion and regular features.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Arallanes laughed, and then talked so fast that Adam could not understand.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Arallanes, the foreman, did not strike Adam as being typical of the Mexicans among whom he lived.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Arallanes laughed, and then talked so fast that Adam could not understand.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading He was not a little runt of a swarthy-skinned man, but well built, of a clean olive complexion and regular features.
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading Arallanes, the foreman, did not strike Adam as being typical of the Mexicans among whom he lived.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Arallanes, the foreman, did not strike Adam as being typical of the Mexicans among whom he lived.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading After supper Arallanes invited Adam to ride up to the camp.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Arallanes laughed, and then talked so fast that Adam could not understand.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was not a little runt of a swarthy-skinned man, but well built, of a clean olive complexion and regular features.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Arallanes, the foreman, did not strike Adam as being typical of the Mexicans among whom he lived.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was not a little runt of a swarthy-skinned man, but well built, of a clean olive complexion and regular features.
MargaritanounUS /ˌmɑːrɡərˈiːtə/
a cocktail made of tequila and triple sec with lime and lemon juice
From this reading Whereupon Margarita asked to be taken.
MexicansnounUS /ˈmeksɪkənz/
plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading Arallanes, the foreman, did not strike Adam as being typical of the Mexicans among whom he lived.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Arallanes, the foreman, did not strike Adam as being typical of the Mexicans among whom he lived.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Arallanes, the foreman, did not strike Adam as being typical of the Mexicans among whom he lived.
oliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading He was not a little runt of a swarthy-skinned man, but well built, of a clean olive complexion and regular features.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading He was not a little runt of a swarthy-skinned man, but well built, of a clean olive complexion and regular features.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading After supper Arallanes invited Adam to ride up to the camp.
runtnoun
disparaging terms for small people
From this reading He was not a little runt of a swarthy-skinned man, but well built, of a clean olive complexion and regular features.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Arallanes laughed, and then talked so fast that Adam could not understand.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Arallanes, the foreman, did not strike Adam as being typical of the Mexicans among whom he lived.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading After supper Arallanes invited Adam to ride up to the camp.
swarthy-skinned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was not a little runt of a swarthy-skinned man, but well built, of a clean olive complexion and regular features.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Whereupon Margarita asked to be taken.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Arallanes laughed, and then talked so fast that Adam could not understand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Arallanes laughed, and then talked so fast that Adam could not understand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Arallanes, the foreman, did not strike Adam as being typical of the Mexicans among whom he lived.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Arallanes laughed, and then talked so fast that Adam could not understand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After supper Arallanes invited Adam to ride up to the camp.
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading Arallanes, the foreman, did not strike Adam as being typical of the Mexicans among whom he lived.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Arallanes laughed, and then talked so fast that Adam could not understand.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After supper Arallanes invited Adam to ride up to the camp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not a little runt of a swarthy-skinned man, but well built, of a clean olive complexion and regular features.
(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 He was not a little runt of a swarthy-skinned man, but well built, of a clean olive complexion and regular features.
Whereupon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Whereupon Margarita asked to be taken.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Arallanes, the foreman, did not strike Adam as being typical of the Mexicans among whom he lived.
