used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I awoke that day with a violent pain in my chest.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The wedding took place two days after this episode.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading The only two witnesses of my fall had doubtless agreed to keep silent; but they would look at me from time to time, and I felt a disagreeable sensation on meeting Carmen’s surprised and severe gaze, or the Franciscan’s eyes, in which I thought I observed a humiliating mixture of anger and contempt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By dint of applying cloths soaked with arnica, which I slyly procured of the druggist in San Andrés, I had succeeded in partly disguising the scratches and bruises I had on my face.
Andrés
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From this reading By dint of applying cloths soaked with arnica, which I slyly procured of the druggist in San Andrés, I had succeeded in partly disguising the scratches and bruises I had on my face.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading The only two witnesses of my fall had doubtless agreed to keep silent; but they would look at me from time to time, and I felt a disagreeable sensation on meeting Carmen’s surprised and severe gaze, or the Franciscan’s eyes, in which I thought I observed a humiliating mixture of anger and contempt.
applyingverbUS /əˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading By dint of applying cloths soaked with arnica, which I slyly procured of the druggist in San Andrés, I had succeeded in partly disguising the scratches and bruises I had on my face.
arnicanoun
used especially in treating bruises
From this reading By dint of applying cloths soaked with arnica, which I slyly procured of the druggist in San Andrés, I had succeeded in partly disguising the scratches and bruises I had on my face.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for my clothing, I had only torn the lining of my coat; that was lucky.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The only two witnesses of my fall had doubtless agreed to keep silent; but they would look at me from time to time, and I felt a disagreeable sensation on meeting Carmen’s surprised and severe gaze, or the Franciscan’s eyes, in which I thought I observed a humiliating mixture of anger and contempt.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading I awoke that day with a violent pain in my chest.
bruisesnounUS /ˈbruːzəz/
plural of “bruise” — an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
From this reading By dint of applying cloths soaked with arnica, which I slyly procured of the druggist in San Andrés, I had succeeded in partly disguising the scratches and bruises I had on my face.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The only two witnesses of my fall had doubtless agreed to keep silent; but they would look at me from time to time, and I felt a disagreeable sensation on meeting Carmen’s surprised and severe gaze, or the Franciscan’s eyes, in which I thought I observed a humiliating mixture of anger and contempt.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By dint of applying cloths soaked with arnica, which I slyly procured of the druggist in San Andrés, I had succeeded in partly disguising the scratches and bruises I had on my face.
Carmen's
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From this reading The only two witnesses of my fall had doubtless agreed to keep silent; but they would look at me from time to time, and I felt a disagreeable sensation on meeting Carmen’s surprised and severe gaze, or the Franciscan’s eyes, in which I thought I observed a humiliating mixture of anger and contempt.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading I awoke that day with a violent pain in my chest.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading As for my clothing, I had only torn the lining of my coat; that was lucky.
clothsnounUS /klɔːθs/
plural of “cloth” — artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading By dint of applying cloths soaked with arnica, which I slyly procured of the druggist in San Andrés, I had succeeded in partly disguising the scratches and bruises I had on my face.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading As for my clothing, I had only torn the lining of my coat; that was lucky.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading The only two witnesses of my fall had doubtless agreed to keep silent; but they would look at me from time to time, and I felt a disagreeable sensation on meeting Carmen’s surprised and severe gaze, or the Franciscan’s eyes, in which I thought I observed a humiliating mixture of anger and contempt.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I awoke that day with a violent pain in my chest.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The wedding took place two days after this episode.
dintnounUS /dɪnt/
interchangeable with “means” in the expression “by means of”
From this reading By dint of applying cloths soaked with arnica, which I slyly procured of the druggist in San Andrés, I had succeeded in partly disguising the scratches and bruises I had on my face.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading The only two witnesses of my fall had doubtless agreed to keep silent; but they would look at me from time to time, and I felt a disagreeable sensation on meeting Carmen’s surprised and severe gaze, or the Franciscan’s eyes, in which I thought I observed a humiliating mixture of anger and contempt.
disguisingverbUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “disguise” — make unrecognizable
From this reading By dint of applying cloths soaked with arnica, which I slyly procured of the druggist in San Andrés, I had succeeded in partly disguising the scratches and bruises I had on my face.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading The only two witnesses of my fall had doubtless agreed to keep silent; but they would look at me from time to time, and I felt a disagreeable sensation on meeting Carmen’s surprised and severe gaze, or the Franciscan’s eyes, in which I thought I observed a humiliating mixture of anger and contempt.
druggistnounUS /ˈdrʌɡɪst/
a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs
From this reading By dint of applying cloths soaked with arnica, which I slyly procured of the druggist in San Andrés, I had succeeded in partly disguising the scratches and bruises I had on my face.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading The wedding took place two days after this episode.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The only two witnesses of my fall had doubtless agreed to keep silent; but they would look at me from time to time, and I felt a disagreeable sensation on meeting Carmen’s surprised and severe gaze, or the Franciscan’s eyes, in which I thought I observed a humiliating mixture of anger and contempt.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading By dint of applying cloths soaked with arnica, which I slyly procured of the druggist in San Andrés, I had succeeded in partly disguising the scratches and bruises I had on my face.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The only two witnesses of my fall had doubtless agreed to keep silent; but they would look at me from time to time, and I felt a disagreeable sensation on meeting Carmen’s surprised and severe gaze, or the Franciscan’s eyes, in which I thought I observed a humiliating mixture of anger and contempt.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The only two witnesses of my fall had doubtless agreed to keep silent; but they would look at me from time to time, and I felt a disagreeable sensation on meeting Carmen’s surprised and severe gaze, or the Franciscan’s eyes, in which I thought I observed a humiliating mixture of anger and contempt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for my clothing, I had only torn the lining of my coat; that was lucky.
Franciscan's
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From this reading The only two witnesses of my fall had doubtless agreed to keep silent; but they would look at me from time to time, and I felt a disagreeable sensation on meeting Carmen’s surprised and severe gaze, or the Franciscan’s eyes, in which I thought I observed a humiliating mixture of anger and contempt.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The only two witnesses of my fall had doubtless agreed to keep silent; but they would look at me from time to time, and I felt a disagreeable sensation on meeting Carmen’s surprised and severe gaze, or the Franciscan’s eyes, in which I thought I observed a humiliating mixture of anger and contempt.
a long fixed look
From this reading The only two witnesses of my fall had doubtless agreed to keep silent; but they would look at me from time to time, and I felt a disagreeable sensation on meeting Carmen’s surprised and severe gaze, or the Franciscan’s eyes, in which I thought I observed a humiliating mixture of anger and contempt.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By dint of applying cloths soaked with arnica, which I slyly procured of the druggist in San Andrés, I had succeeded in partly disguising the scratches and bruises I had on my face.
humiliatingadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪŋ/
causing awareness of your shortcomings
From this reading The only two witnesses of my fall had doubtless agreed to keep silent; but they would look at me from time to time, and I felt a disagreeable sensation on meeting Carmen’s surprised and severe gaze, or the Franciscan’s eyes, in which I thought I observed a humiliating mixture of anger and contempt.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I awoke that day with a violent pain in my chest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I awoke that day with a violent pain in my chest.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The only two witnesses of my fall had doubtless agreed to keep silent; but they would look at me from time to time, and I felt a disagreeable sensation on meeting Carmen’s surprised and severe gaze, or the Franciscan’s eyes, in which I thought I observed a humiliating mixture of anger and contempt.
liningnounUS /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/
a protective covering that protects an inside surface
From this reading As for my clothing, I had only torn the lining of my coat; that was lucky.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The only two witnesses of my fall had doubtless agreed to keep silent; but they would look at me from time to time, and I felt a disagreeable sensation on meeting Carmen’s surprised and severe gaze, or the Franciscan’s eyes, in which I thought I observed a humiliating mixture of anger and contempt.
occurring by chance
From this reading As for my clothing, I had only torn the lining of my coat; that was lucky.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The only two witnesses of my fall had doubtless agreed to keep silent; but they would look at me from time to time, and I felt a disagreeable sensation on meeting Carmen’s surprised and severe gaze, or the Franciscan’s eyes, in which I thought I observed a humiliating mixture of anger and contempt.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The only two witnesses of my fall had doubtless agreed to keep silent; but they would look at me from time to time, and I felt a disagreeable sensation on meeting Carmen’s surprised and severe gaze, or the Franciscan’s eyes, in which I thought I observed a humiliating mixture of anger and contempt.
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading The only two witnesses of my fall had doubtless agreed to keep silent; but they would look at me from time to time, and I felt a disagreeable sensation on meeting Carmen’s surprised and severe gaze, or the Franciscan’s eyes, in which I thought I observed a humiliating mixture of anger and contempt.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I awoke that day with a violent pain in my chest.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The only two witnesses of my fall had doubtless agreed to keep silent; but they would look at me from time to time, and I felt a disagreeable sensation on meeting Carmen’s surprised and severe gaze, or the Franciscan’s eyes, in which I thought I observed a humiliating mixture of anger and contempt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By dint of applying cloths soaked with arnica, which I slyly procured of the druggist in San Andrés, I had succeeded in partly disguising the scratches and bruises I had on my face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By dint of applying cloths soaked with arnica, which I slyly procured of the druggist in San Andrés, I had succeeded in partly disguising the scratches and bruises I had on my face.
and nothing more
From this reading As for my clothing, I had only torn the lining of my coat; that was lucky.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The only two witnesses of my fall had doubtless agreed to keep silent; but they would look at me from time to time, and I felt a disagreeable sensation on meeting Carmen’s surprised and severe gaze, or the Franciscan’s eyes, in which I thought I observed a humiliating mixture of anger and contempt.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading I awoke that day with a violent pain in my chest.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading By dint of applying cloths soaked with arnica, which I slyly procured of the druggist in San Andrés, I had succeeded in partly disguising the scratches and bruises I had on my face.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The wedding took place two days after this episode.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading By dint of applying cloths soaked with arnica, which I slyly procured of the druggist in San Andrés, I had succeeded in partly disguising the scratches and bruises I had on my face.
San
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From this reading By dint of applying cloths soaked with arnica, which I slyly procured of the druggist in San Andrés, I had succeeded in partly disguising the scratches and bruises I had on my face.
scratchesnounUS /ˈskrætʃəz/
plural of “scratch” — an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
From this reading By dint of applying cloths soaked with arnica, which I slyly procured of the druggist in San Andrés, I had succeeded in partly disguising the scratches and bruises I had on my face.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading The only two witnesses of my fall had doubtless agreed to keep silent; but they would look at me from time to time, and I felt a disagreeable sensation on meeting Carmen’s surprised and severe gaze, or the Franciscan’s eyes, in which I thought I observed a humiliating mixture of anger and contempt.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading The only two witnesses of my fall had doubtless agreed to keep silent; but they would look at me from time to time, and I felt a disagreeable sensation on meeting Carmen’s surprised and severe gaze, or the Franciscan’s eyes, in which I thought I observed a humiliating mixture of anger and contempt.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The only two witnesses of my fall had doubtless agreed to keep silent; but they would look at me from time to time, and I felt a disagreeable sensation on meeting Carmen’s surprised and severe gaze, or the Franciscan’s eyes, in which I thought I observed a humiliating mixture of anger and contempt.
slylyadverbUS /ˈslaɪli/
in an artful manner
From this reading By dint of applying cloths soaked with arnica, which I slyly procured of the druggist in San Andrés, I had succeeded in partly disguising the scratches and bruises I had on my face.
soakedadjectiveUS /soʊkt/
very drunk
From this reading By dint of applying cloths soaked with arnica, which I slyly procured of the druggist in San Andrés, I had succeeded in partly disguising the scratches and bruises I had on my face.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading By dint of applying cloths soaked with arnica, which I slyly procured of the druggist in San Andrés, I had succeeded in partly disguising the scratches and bruises I had on my face.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading The only two witnesses of my fall had doubtless agreed to keep silent; but they would look at me from time to time, and I felt a disagreeable sensation on meeting Carmen’s surprised and severe gaze, or the Franciscan’s eyes, in which I thought I observed a humiliating mixture of anger and contempt.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I awoke that day with a violent pain in my chest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The wedding took place two days after this episode.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The only two witnesses of my fall had doubtless agreed to keep silent; but they would look at me from time to time, and I felt a disagreeable sensation on meeting Carmen’s surprised and severe gaze, or the Franciscan’s eyes, in which I thought I observed a humiliating mixture of anger and contempt.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The wedding took place two days after this episode.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The only two witnesses of my fall had doubtless agreed to keep silent; but they would look at me from time to time, and I felt a disagreeable sensation on meeting Carmen’s surprised and severe gaze, or the Franciscan’s eyes, in which I thought I observed a humiliating mixture of anger and contempt.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The only two witnesses of my fall had doubtless agreed to keep silent; but they would look at me from time to time, and I felt a disagreeable sensation on meeting Carmen’s surprised and severe gaze, or the Franciscan’s eyes, in which I thought I observed a humiliating mixture of anger and contempt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The only two witnesses of my fall had doubtless agreed to keep silent; but they would look at me from time to time, and I felt a disagreeable sensation on meeting Carmen’s surprised and severe gaze, or the Franciscan’s eyes, in which I thought I observed a humiliating mixture of anger and contempt.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The wedding took place two days after this episode.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading As for my clothing, I had only torn the lining of my coat; that was lucky.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The wedding took place two days after this episode.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading I awoke that day with a violent pain in my chest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As for my clothing, I had only torn the lining of my coat; that was lucky.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading The wedding took place two days after this episode.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading By dint of applying cloths soaked with arnica, which I slyly procured of the druggist in San Andrés, I had succeeded in partly disguising the scratches and bruises I had on my face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I awoke that day with a violent pain in my chest.
witnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading The only two witnesses of my fall had doubtless agreed to keep silent; but they would look at me from time to time, and I felt a disagreeable sensation on meeting Carmen’s surprised and severe gaze, or the Franciscan’s eyes, in which I thought I observed a humiliating mixture of anger and contempt.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The only two witnesses of my fall had doubtless agreed to keep silent; but they would look at me from time to time, and I felt a disagreeable sensation on meeting Carmen’s surprised and severe gaze, or the Franciscan’s eyes, in which I thought I observed a humiliating mixture of anger and contempt.
