used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MANUEL TO THE RESCUE Valencia Valdes did not conform closely to the ideal her preceptress at the Washington finishing school had held as to what constitutes a perfect lady.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading Occasionally her activities shocked Manuel, who held to the ancient view that maidens should come to matrimony with the innocence born of conventual ignorance.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Occasionally her activities shocked Manuel, who held to the ancient view that maidens should come to matrimony with the innocence born of conventual ignorance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MANUEL TO THE RESCUE Valencia Valdes did not conform closely to the ideal her preceptress at the Washington finishing school had held as to what constitutes a perfect lady.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MANUEL TO THE RESCUE Valencia Valdes did not conform closely to the ideal her preceptress at the Washington finishing school had held as to what constitutes a perfect lady.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He would have preferred his wife to be a clinging vine, but in the case of Valencia this would be impossible.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading No woman in New Mexico could ride better than the heiress of the Rio Chama.
brought into existence
From this reading Occasionally her activities shocked Manuel, who held to the ancient view that maidens should come to matrimony with the innocence born of conventual ignorance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He would have preferred his wife to be a clinging vine, but in the case of Valencia this would be impossible.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He would have preferred his wife to be a clinging vine, but in the case of Valencia this would be impossible.
Chama
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From this reading No woman in New Mexico could ride better than the heiress of the Rio Chama.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading He would have preferred his wife to be a clinging vine, but in the case of Valencia this would be impossible.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading MANUEL TO THE RESCUE Valencia Valdes did not conform closely to the ideal her preceptress at the Washington finishing school had held as to what constitutes a perfect lady.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Occasionally her activities shocked Manuel, who held to the ancient view that maidens should come to matrimony with the innocence born of conventual ignorance.
conformverbUS /kənˈfɔːrm/
be similar, be in line with
From this reading MANUEL TO THE RESCUE Valencia Valdes did not conform closely to the ideal her preceptress at the Washington finishing school had held as to what constitutes a perfect lady.
constitutesverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːts/
third-person singular of “constitute” — form or compose
From this reading MANUEL TO THE RESCUE Valencia Valdes did not conform closely to the ideal her preceptress at the Washington finishing school had held as to what constitutes a perfect lady.
conventualadjective
of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows
From this reading Occasionally her activities shocked Manuel, who held to the ancient view that maidens should come to matrimony with the innocence born of conventual ignorance.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No woman in New Mexico could ride better than the heiress of the Rio Chama.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading MANUEL TO THE RESCUE Valencia Valdes did not conform closely to the ideal her preceptress at the Washington finishing school had held as to what constitutes a perfect lady.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading MANUEL TO THE RESCUE Valencia Valdes did not conform closely to the ideal her preceptress at the Washington finishing school had held as to what constitutes a perfect lady.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MANUEL TO THE RESCUE Valencia Valdes did not conform closely to the ideal her preceptress at the Washington finishing school had held as to what constitutes a perfect lady.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He would have preferred his wife to be a clinging vine, but in the case of Valencia this would be impossible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would have preferred his wife to be a clinging vine, but in the case of Valencia this would be impossible.
heiressnounUS /ˈerəs/
a female heir
From this reading No woman in New Mexico could ride better than the heiress of the Rio Chama.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading MANUEL TO THE RESCUE Valencia Valdes did not conform closely to the ideal her preceptress at the Washington finishing school had held as to what constitutes a perfect lady.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MANUEL TO THE RESCUE Valencia Valdes did not conform closely to the ideal her preceptress at the Washington finishing school had held as to what constitutes a perfect lady.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He would have preferred his wife to be a clinging vine, but in the case of Valencia this would be impossible.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading MANUEL TO THE RESCUE Valencia Valdes did not conform closely to the ideal her preceptress at the Washington finishing school had held as to what constitutes a perfect lady.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading Occasionally her activities shocked Manuel, who held to the ancient view that maidens should come to matrimony with the innocence born of conventual ignorance.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading He would have preferred his wife to be a clinging vine, but in the case of Valencia this would be impossible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He would have preferred his wife to be a clinging vine, but in the case of Valencia this would be impossible.
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading Occasionally her activities shocked Manuel, who held to the ancient view that maidens should come to matrimony with the innocence born of conventual ignorance.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading MANUEL TO THE RESCUE Valencia Valdes did not conform closely to the ideal her preceptress at the Washington finishing school had held as to what constitutes a perfect lady.
maidensnounUS /ˈmeɪdənz/
plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading Occasionally her activities shocked Manuel, who held to the ancient view that maidens should come to matrimony with the innocence born of conventual ignorance.
MANUEL
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From this reading MANUEL TO THE RESCUE Valencia Valdes did not conform closely to the ideal her preceptress at the Washington finishing school had held as to what constitutes a perfect lady.
matrimonynounUS /ˈmætrəmoʊni/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Occasionally her activities shocked Manuel, who held to the ancient view that maidens should come to matrimony with the innocence born of conventual ignorance.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading No woman in New Mexico could ride better than the heiress of the Rio Chama.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading No woman in New Mexico could ride better than the heiress of the Rio Chama.
not any; not one
From this reading No woman in New Mexico could ride better than the heiress of the Rio Chama.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MANUEL TO THE RESCUE Valencia Valdes did not conform closely to the ideal her preceptress at the Washington finishing school had held as to what constitutes a perfect lady.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Occasionally her activities shocked Manuel, who held to the ancient view that maidens should come to matrimony with the innocence born of conventual ignorance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Occasionally her activities shocked Manuel, who held to the ancient view that maidens should come to matrimony with the innocence born of conventual ignorance.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading MANUEL TO THE RESCUE Valencia Valdes did not conform closely to the ideal her preceptress at the Washington finishing school had held as to what constitutes a perfect lady.
preceptress
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From this reading MANUEL TO THE RESCUE Valencia Valdes did not conform closely to the ideal her preceptress at the Washington finishing school had held as to what constitutes a perfect lady.
more desirable than another
From this reading He would have preferred his wife to be a clinging vine, but in the case of Valencia this would be impossible.
RESCUEverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading MANUEL TO THE RESCUE Valencia Valdes did not conform closely to the ideal her preceptress at the Washington finishing school had held as to what constitutes a perfect lady.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading No woman in New Mexico could ride better than the heiress of the Rio Chama.
RionounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading No woman in New Mexico could ride better than the heiress of the Rio Chama.
a strong line
From this reading She could throw a rope as well as some of her _vaqueros_.
an educational institution
From this reading MANUEL TO THE RESCUE Valencia Valdes did not conform closely to the ideal her preceptress at the Washington finishing school had held as to what constitutes a perfect lady.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She could throw a rope as well as some of her _vaqueros_.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Occasionally her activities shocked Manuel, who held to the ancient view that maidens should come to matrimony with the innocence born of conventual ignorance.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Occasionally her activities shocked Manuel, who held to the ancient view that maidens should come to matrimony with the innocence born of conventual ignorance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She could throw a rope as well as some of her _vaqueros_.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No woman in New Mexico could ride better than the heiress of the Rio Chama.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Occasionally her activities shocked Manuel, who held to the ancient view that maidens should come to matrimony with the innocence born of conventual ignorance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MANUEL TO THE RESCUE Valencia Valdes did not conform closely to the ideal her preceptress at the Washington finishing school had held as to what constitutes a perfect lady.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He would have preferred his wife to be a clinging vine, but in the case of Valencia this would be impossible.
propel through the air
From this reading She could throw a rope as well as some of her _vaqueros_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MANUEL TO THE RESCUE Valencia Valdes did not conform closely to the ideal her preceptress at the Washington finishing school had held as to what constitutes a perfect lady.
Valdes
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From this reading MANUEL TO THE RESCUE Valencia Valdes did not conform closely to the ideal her preceptress at the Washington finishing school had held as to what constitutes a perfect lady.
ValencianounUS /vəˈlensiə/
an industrial city in northern Venezuela
From this reading MANUEL TO THE RESCUE Valencia Valdes did not conform closely to the ideal her preceptress at the Washington finishing school had held as to what constitutes a perfect lady.
vaqueros
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From this reading She could throw a rope as well as some of her _vaqueros_.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Occasionally her activities shocked Manuel, who held to the ancient view that maidens should come to matrimony with the innocence born of conventual ignorance.
vinenounUS /vaɪn/
a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading He would have preferred his wife to be a clinging vine, but in the case of Valencia this would be impossible.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading MANUEL TO THE RESCUE Valencia Valdes did not conform closely to the ideal her preceptress at the Washington finishing school had held as to what constitutes a perfect lady.
(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 She could throw a rope as well as some of her _vaqueros_.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading MANUEL TO THE RESCUE Valencia Valdes did not conform closely to the ideal her preceptress at the Washington finishing school had held as to what constitutes a perfect lady.
which person or people
From this reading Occasionally her activities shocked Manuel, who held to the ancient view that maidens should come to matrimony with the innocence born of conventual ignorance.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He would have preferred his wife to be a clinging vine, but in the case of Valencia this would be impossible.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Occasionally her activities shocked Manuel, who held to the ancient view that maidens should come to matrimony with the innocence born of conventual ignorance.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading No woman in New Mexico could ride better than the heiress of the Rio Chama.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would have preferred his wife to be a clinging vine, but in the case of Valencia this would be impossible.
