used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
alpargates
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From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading |THEY were seated at the tiny tea table when the sound of feet crunching the little shell-paved path through the _patio_ caused Webster and Dolores to turn their heads simultaneously.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading |THEY were seated at the tiny tea table when the sound of feet crunching the little shell-paved path through the _patio_ caused Webster and Dolores to turn their heads simultaneously.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
cactusnounUS /ˈkæktəs/
any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
camisa
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From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading |THEY were seated at the tiny tea table when the sound of feet crunching the little shell-paved path through the _patio_ caused Webster and Dolores to turn their heads simultaneously.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
conical-crowned
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From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
crunchingverbUS /ˈkrʌntʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “crunch” — make a crushing noise
From this reading |THEY were seated at the tiny tea table when the sound of feet crunching the little shell-paved path through the _patio_ caused Webster and Dolores to turn their heads simultaneously.
disreputableadjectiveUS /dɪsˈrepjətəbəl/
lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
Dolores
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From this reading |THEY were seated at the tiny tea table when the sound of feet crunching the little shell-paved path through the _patio_ caused Webster and Dolores to turn their heads simultaneously.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
a social unit living together
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading |THEY were seated at the tiny tea table when the sound of feet crunching the little shell-paved path through the _patio_ caused Webster and Dolores to turn their heads simultaneously.
fibrenounUS /ˈfaɪbər/
a slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
flamingadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading |THEY were seated at the tiny tea table when the sound of feet crunching the little shell-paved path through the _patio_ caused Webster and Dolores to turn their heads simultaneously.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading “Hello!”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Look who's here!”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
khakiadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːki/
of a yellowish brown color
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading |THEY were seated at the tiny tea table when the sound of feet crunching the little shell-paved path through the _patio_ caused Webster and Dolores to turn their heads simultaneously.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Look who's here!”
lowliest
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From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading Webster murmured whimsically.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading |THEY were seated at the tiny tea table when the sound of feet crunching the little shell-paved path through the _patio_ caused Webster and Dolores to turn their heads simultaneously.
and nothing more
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
a course of conduct
From this reading |THEY were seated at the tiny tea table when the sound of feet crunching the little shell-paved path through the _patio_ caused Webster and Dolores to turn their heads simultaneously.
pationounUS /ˈpætioʊ/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading |THEY were seated at the tiny tea table when the sound of feet crunching the little shell-paved path through the _patio_ caused Webster and Dolores to turn their heads simultaneously.
peonsnounUS /ˈpiːənz/
plural of “peon” — a laborer who is obliged to do menial work
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
sandalsnounUS /ˈsændəlz/
plural of “sandal” — a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading |THEY were seated at the tiny tea table when the sound of feet crunching the little shell-paved path through the _patio_ caused Webster and Dolores to turn their heads simultaneously.
shell-paved
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From this reading |THEY were seated at the tiny tea table when the sound of feet crunching the little shell-paved path through the _patio_ caused Webster and Dolores to turn their heads simultaneously.
simultaneouslyadverbUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli/
at the same instant
From this reading |THEY were seated at the tiny tea table when the sound of feet crunching the little shell-paved path through the _patio_ caused Webster and Dolores to turn their heads simultaneously.
unusual or striking
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
soiledadjectiveUS /sɔɪld/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
sombreronounUS /sɑːmˈbreroʊ/
one of the islands of Saint Christopher-Nevis
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading |THEY were seated at the tiny tea table when the sound of feet crunching the little shell-paved path through the _patio_ caused Webster and Dolores to turn their heads simultaneously.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading |THEY were seated at the tiny tea table when the sound of feet crunching the little shell-paved path through the _patio_ caused Webster and Dolores to turn their heads simultaneously.
tailsnounUS /teɪlz/
formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading |THEY were seated at the tiny tea table when the sound of feet crunching the little shell-paved path through the _patio_ caused Webster and Dolores to turn their heads simultaneously.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading |THEY were seated at the tiny tea table when the sound of feet crunching the little shell-paved path through the _patio_ caused Webster and Dolores to turn their heads simultaneously.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading |THEY were seated at the tiny tea table when the sound of feet crunching the little shell-paved path through the _patio_ caused Webster and Dolores to turn their heads simultaneously.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading |THEY were seated at the tiny tea table when the sound of feet crunching the little shell-paved path through the _patio_ caused Webster and Dolores to turn their heads simultaneously.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading |THEY were seated at the tiny tea table when the sound of feet crunching the little shell-paved path through the _patio_ caused Webster and Dolores to turn their heads simultaneously.
very small
From this reading |THEY were seated at the tiny tea table when the sound of feet crunching the little shell-paved path through the _patio_ caused Webster and Dolores to turn their heads simultaneously.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading |THEY were seated at the tiny tea table when the sound of feet crunching the little shell-paved path through the _patio_ caused Webster and Dolores to turn their heads simultaneously.
toughadjectiveUS /tʌf/
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading |THEY were seated at the tiny tea table when the sound of feet crunching the little shell-paved path through the _patio_ caused Webster and Dolores to turn their heads simultaneously.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
precisely as stated
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading |THEY were seated at the tiny tea table when the sound of feet crunching the little shell-paved path through the _patio_ caused Webster and Dolores to turn their heads simultaneously.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading |THEY were seated at the tiny tea table when the sound of feet crunching the little shell-paved path through the _patio_ caused Webster and Dolores to turn their heads simultaneously.
at the time that
From this reading |THEY were seated at the tiny tea table when the sound of feet crunching the little shell-paved path through the _patio_ caused Webster and Dolores to turn their heads simultaneously.
whimsicallyadverbUS /ˈwɪmzɪkli/
in a fanciful manner
From this reading Webster murmured whimsically.
which person or people
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
who's
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From this reading “Look who's here!”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Coming toward them was an individual who wore upon a head of flaming red a disreputable, conical-crowned straw sombrero; a soiled cotton camisa with the tails flowing free of his equally soiled khaki trousers, and sandals of the kind known as _alpargates_--made from the tough fibre of a plant of the cactus family and worn only by the very lowliest peons--completed his singular attire.
