used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading We waited for a long time, but, to our surprise, he did not reappear, and presently Garcia went after him to see what was the matter.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we were not going far that day, we were in no hurry to start off, preferring to wait till the sun should get high enough to dispel the cold mist which hung over the country.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading After a time they both returned, driving the horses before them, but reporting Isidoro's stallion and several of his mares missing.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
the two together, not just one
From this reading After a time they both returned, driving the horses before them, but reporting Isidoro's stallion and several of his mares missing.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading We took our ease over breakfast, therefore, and it was already nearly midday when Maximo rode down the ravine to collect the horses.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We waited for a long time, but, to our surprise, he did not reappear, and presently Garcia went after him to see what was the matter.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
chillyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪli/
unpleasantly cold
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading As we were not going far that day, we were in no hurry to start off, preferring to wait till the sun should get high enough to dispel the cold mist which hung over the country.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading We took our ease over breakfast, therefore, and it was already nearly midday when Maximo rode down the ravine to collect the horses.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading As we were not going far that day, we were in no hurry to start off, preferring to wait till the sun should get high enough to dispel the cold mist which hung over the country.
cracklingnounUS /ˈkræklɪŋ/
the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As we were not going far that day, we were in no hurry to start off, preferring to wait till the sun should get high enough to dispel the cold mist which hung over the country.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading We waited for a long time, but, to our surprise, he did not reappear, and presently Garcia went after him to see what was the matter.
dispelverbUS /dɪˈspel/
force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
From this reading As we were not going far that day, we were in no hurry to start off, preferring to wait till the sun should get high enough to dispel the cold mist which hung over the country.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading We took our ease over breakfast, therefore, and it was already nearly midday when Maximo rode down the ravine to collect the horses.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading After a time they both returned, driving the horses before them, but reporting Isidoro's stallion and several of his mares missing.
move gently or carefully
From this reading We took our ease over breakfast, therefore, and it was already nearly midday when Maximo rode down the ravine to collect the horses.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading As we were not going far that day, we were in no hurry to start off, preferring to wait till the sun should get high enough to dispel the cold mist which hung over the country.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As we were not going far that day, we were in no hurry to start off, preferring to wait till the sun should get high enough to dispel the cold mist which hung over the country.
start firing a weapon
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We waited for a long time, but, to our surprise, he did not reappear, and presently Garcia went after him to see what was the matter.
Garcia
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From this reading We waited for a long time, but, to our surprise, he did not reappear, and presently Garcia went after him to see what was the matter.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading As we were not going far that day, we were in no hurry to start off, preferring to wait till the sun should get high enough to dispel the cold mist which hung over the country.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
the act of departing
From this reading As we were not going far that day, we were in no hurry to start off, preferring to wait till the sun should get high enough to dispel the cold mist which hung over the country.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We waited for a long time, but, to our surprise, he did not reappear, and presently Garcia went after him to see what was the matter.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading As we were not going far that day, we were in no hurry to start off, preferring to wait till the sun should get high enough to dispel the cold mist which hung over the country.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We waited for a long time, but, to our surprise, he did not reappear, and presently Garcia went after him to see what was the matter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After a time they both returned, driving the horses before them, but reporting Isidoro's stallion and several of his mares missing.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading We took our ease over breakfast, therefore, and it was already nearly midday when Maximo rode down the ravine to collect the horses.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading As we were not going far that day, we were in no hurry to start off, preferring to wait till the sun should get high enough to dispel the cold mist which hung over the country.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading As we were not going far that day, we were in no hurry to start off, preferring to wait till the sun should get high enough to dispel the cold mist which hung over the country.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
Isidoro's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After a time they both returned, driving the horses before them, but reporting Isidoro's stallion and several of his mares missing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We took our ease over breakfast, therefore, and it was already nearly midday when Maximo rode down the ravine to collect the horses.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading We waited for a long time, but, to our surprise, he did not reappear, and presently Garcia went after him to see what was the matter.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
maresnounUS /merz/
plural of “mare” — female equine animal
From this reading After a time they both returned, driving the horses before them, but reporting Isidoro's stallion and several of his mares missing.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading We waited for a long time, but, to our surprise, he did not reappear, and presently Garcia went after him to see what was the matter.
maté
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From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
Maximo
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From this reading We took our ease over breakfast, therefore, and it was already nearly midday when Maximo rode down the ravine to collect the horses.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading We took our ease over breakfast, therefore, and it was already nearly midday when Maximo rode down the ravine to collect the horses.
not able to be found
From this reading After a time they both returned, driving the horses before them, but reporting Isidoro's stallion and several of his mares missing.
become covered with mist
From this reading As we were not going far that day, we were in no hurry to start off, preferring to wait till the sun should get high enough to dispel the cold mist which hung over the country.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading We took our ease over breakfast, therefore, and it was already nearly midday when Maximo rode down the ravine to collect the horses.
not any; not one
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As we were not going far that day, we were in no hurry to start off, preferring to wait till the sun should get high enough to dispel the cold mist which hung over the country.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As we were not going far that day, we were in no hurry to start off, preferring to wait till the sun should get high enough to dispel the cold mist which hung over the country.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We took our ease over breakfast, therefore, and it was already nearly midday when Maximo rode down the ravine to collect the horses.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As we were not going far that day, we were in no hurry to start off, preferring to wait till the sun should get high enough to dispel the cold mist which hung over the country.
preferringverbUS /prɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “prefer” — like better; value more highly
From this reading As we were not going far that day, we were in no hurry to start off, preferring to wait till the sun should get high enough to dispel the cold mist which hung over the country.
in the near future
From this reading We waited for a long time, but, to our surprise, he did not reappear, and presently Garcia went after him to see what was the matter.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading We took our ease over breakfast, therefore, and it was already nearly midday when Maximo rode down the ravine to collect the horses.
reappearverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪr/
appear again
From this reading We waited for a long time, but, to our surprise, he did not reappear, and presently Garcia went after him to see what was the matter.
reportingnounUS /riˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television
From this reading After a time they both returned, driving the horses before them, but reporting Isidoro's stallion and several of his mares missing.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading After a time they both returned, driving the horses before them, but reporting Isidoro's stallion and several of his mares missing.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading We took our ease over breakfast, therefore, and it was already nearly midday when Maximo rode down the ravine to collect the horses.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We waited for a long time, but, to our surprise, he did not reappear, and presently Garcia went after him to see what was the matter.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading After a time they both returned, driving the horses before them, but reporting Isidoro's stallion and several of his mares missing.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As we were not going far that day, we were in no hurry to start off, preferring to wait till the sun should get high enough to dispel the cold mist which hung over the country.
stallionnounUS /ˈstæljən/
uncastrated adult male horse
From this reading After a time they both returned, driving the horses before them, but reporting Isidoro's stallion and several of his mares missing.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As we were not going far that day, we were in no hurry to start off, preferring to wait till the sun should get high enough to dispel the cold mist which hung over the country.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading As we were not going far that day, we were in no hurry to start off, preferring to wait till the sun should get high enough to dispel the cold mist which hung over the country.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading We waited for a long time, but, to our surprise, he did not reappear, and presently Garcia went after him to see what was the matter.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading After a time they both returned, driving the horses before them, but reporting Isidoro's stallion and several of his mares missing.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading We took our ease over breakfast, therefore, and it was already nearly midday when Maximo rode down the ravine to collect the horses.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After a time they both returned, driving the horses before them, but reporting Isidoro's stallion and several of his mares missing.
up to a particular time
From this reading As we were not going far that day, we were in no hurry to start off, preferring to wait till the sun should get high enough to dispel the cold mist which hung over the country.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As we were not going far that day, we were in no hurry to start off, preferring to wait till the sun should get high enough to dispel the cold mist which hung over the country.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading We took our ease over breakfast, therefore, and it was already nearly midday when Maximo rode down the ravine to collect the horses.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading As we were not going far that day, we were in no hurry to start off, preferring to wait till the sun should get high enough to dispel the cold mist which hung over the country.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading We waited for a long time, but, to our surprise, he did not reappear, and presently Garcia went after him to see what was the matter.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As we were not going far that day, we were in no hurry to start off, preferring to wait till the sun should get high enough to dispel the cold mist which hung over the country.
accept gladly
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We waited for a long time, but, to our surprise, he did not reappear, and presently Garcia went after him to see what was the matter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading We waited for a long time, but, to our surprise, he did not reappear, and presently Garcia went after him to see what was the matter.
at the time that
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
which person or people
From this reading When I awoke there was a good fire crackling and blazing cheerfully, and I lost no time in getting up and joining my companions, who had already risen, and were taking maté and enjoying the warm glow of the fire, which at that damp, chilly hour was indeed welcome.
