Chapter VI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Since the fortnightly steamer was scheduled to sail for the south at eight o’clock, we leaped into a cab, and ordered the _cochero_ to drive like fury.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But--although it may have been the effect of the tropical climate--it seemed that each balcony or window was occupied by a _señorita_ infinitely more attractive than any that had occupied the same sort of balcony or window in the same sort of dwellings in any of the previous cities.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading He whipped up his slumbering nags, and we rattled toward the wharf, through conventional narrow streets lined with the traditional fortress-like houses of Latin America.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading I It was evening when the train brought Eustace and myself into Mazatlán.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But--although it may have been the effect of the tropical climate--it seemed that each balcony or window was occupied by a _señorita_ infinitely more attractive than any that had occupied the same sort of balcony or window in the same sort of dwellings in any of the previous cities.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Since the fortnightly steamer was scheduled to sail for the south at eight o’clock, we leaped into a cab, and ordered the _cochero_ to drive like fury.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading But--although it may have been the effect of the tropical climate--it seemed that each balcony or window was occupied by a _señorita_ infinitely more attractive than any that had occupied the same sort of balcony or window in the same sort of dwellings in any of the previous cities.

an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium

From this reading But--although it may have been the effect of the tropical climate--it seemed that each balcony or window was occupied by a _señorita_ infinitely more attractive than any that had occupied the same sort of balcony or window in the same sort of dwellings in any of the previous cities.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But--although it may have been the effect of the tropical climate--it seemed that each balcony or window was occupied by a _señorita_ infinitely more attractive than any that had occupied the same sort of balcony or window in the same sort of dwellings in any of the previous cities.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading I It was evening when the train brought Eustace and myself into Mazatlán.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But--although it may have been the effect of the tropical climate--it seemed that each balcony or window was occupied by a _señorita_ infinitely more attractive than any that had occupied the same sort of balcony or window in the same sort of dwellings in any of the previous cities.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But--although it may have been the effect of the tropical climate--it seemed that each balcony or window was occupied by a _señorita_ infinitely more attractive than any that had occupied the same sort of balcony or window in the same sort of dwellings in any of the previous cities.

a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading Since the fortnightly steamer was scheduled to sail for the south at eight o’clock, we leaped into a cab, and ordered the _cochero_ to drive like fury.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading But--although it may have been the effect of the tropical climate--it seemed that each balcony or window was occupied by a _señorita_ infinitely more attractive than any that had occupied the same sort of balcony or window in the same sort of dwellings in any of the previous cities.

the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading But--although it may have been the effect of the tropical climate--it seemed that each balcony or window was occupied by a _señorita_ infinitely more attractive than any that had occupied the same sort of balcony or window in the same sort of dwellings in any of the previous cities.

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From this reading Since the fortnightly steamer was scheduled to sail for the south at eight o’clock, we leaped into a cab, and ordered the _cochero_ to drive like fury.

following accepted customs and proprieties

From this reading He whipped up his slumbering nags, and we rattled toward the wharf, through conventional narrow streets lined with the traditional fortress-like houses of Latin America.

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From this reading THOSE DARK-EYED SEÑORITAS!

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading Since the fortnightly steamer was scheduled to sail for the south at eight o’clock, we leaped into a cab, and ordered the _cochero_ to drive like fury.

plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in

From this reading But--although it may have been the effect of the tropical climate--it seemed that each balcony or window was occupied by a _señorita_ infinitely more attractive than any that had occupied the same sort of balcony or window in the same sort of dwellings in any of the previous cities.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading But--although it may have been the effect of the tropical climate--it seemed that each balcony or window was occupied by a _señorita_ infinitely more attractive than any that had occupied the same sort of balcony or window in the same sort of dwellings in any of the previous cities.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading But--although it may have been the effect of the tropical climate--it seemed that each balcony or window was occupied by a _señorita_ infinitely more attractive than any that had occupied the same sort of balcony or window in the same sort of dwellings in any of the previous cities.

being one more than seven

From this reading Since the fortnightly steamer was scheduled to sail for the south at eight o’clock, we leaped into a cab, and ordered the _cochero_ to drive like fury.

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From this reading I It was evening when the train brought Eustace and myself into Mazatlán.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading I It was evening when the train brought Eustace and myself into Mazatlán.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Since the fortnightly steamer was scheduled to sail for the south at eight o’clock, we leaped into a cab, and ordered the _cochero_ to drive like fury.

occurring every two weeks

From this reading Since the fortnightly steamer was scheduled to sail for the south at eight o’clock, we leaped into a cab, and ordered the _cochero_ to drive like fury.

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From this reading He whipped up his slumbering nags, and we rattled toward the wharf, through conventional narrow streets lined with the traditional fortress-like houses of Latin America.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading Since the fortnightly steamer was scheduled to sail for the south at eight o’clock, we leaped into a cab, and ordered the _cochero_ to drive like fury.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading But--although it may have been the effect of the tropical climate--it seemed that each balcony or window was occupied by a _señorita_ infinitely more attractive than any that had occupied the same sort of balcony or window in the same sort of dwellings in any of the previous cities.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But--although it may have been the effect of the tropical climate--it seemed that each balcony or window was occupied by a _señorita_ infinitely more attractive than any that had occupied the same sort of balcony or window in the same sort of dwellings in any of the previous cities.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He whipped up his slumbering nags, and we rattled toward the wharf, through conventional narrow streets lined with the traditional fortress-like houses of Latin America.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He whipped up his slumbering nags, and we rattled toward the wharf, through conventional narrow streets lined with the traditional fortress-like houses of Latin America.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He whipped up his slumbering nags, and we rattled toward the wharf, through conventional narrow streets lined with the traditional fortress-like houses of Latin America.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I It was evening when the train brought Eustace and myself into Mazatlán.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading But--although it may have been the effect of the tropical climate--it seemed that each balcony or window was occupied by a _señorita_ infinitely more attractive than any that had occupied the same sort of balcony or window in the same sort of dwellings in any of the previous cities.

without bounds

From this reading But--although it may have been the effect of the tropical climate--it seemed that each balcony or window was occupied by a _señorita_ infinitely more attractive than any that had occupied the same sort of balcony or window in the same sort of dwellings in any of the previous cities.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I It was evening when the train brought Eustace and myself into Mazatlán.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I It was evening when the train brought Eustace and myself into Mazatlán.

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading He whipped up his slumbering nags, and we rattled toward the wharf, through conventional narrow streets lined with the traditional fortress-like houses of Latin America.

past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Since the fortnightly steamer was scheduled to sail for the south at eight o’clock, we leaped into a cab, and ordered the _cochero_ to drive like fury.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Since the fortnightly steamer was scheduled to sail for the south at eight o’clock, we leaped into a cab, and ordered the _cochero_ to drive like fury.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading He whipped up his slumbering nags, and we rattled toward the wharf, through conventional narrow streets lined with the traditional fortress-like houses of Latin America.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading But--although it may have been the effect of the tropical climate--it seemed that each balcony or window was occupied by a _señorita_ infinitely more attractive than any that had occupied the same sort of balcony or window in the same sort of dwellings in any of the previous cities.

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From this reading I It was evening when the train brought Eustace and myself into Mazatlán.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But--although it may have been the effect of the tropical climate--it seemed that each balcony or window was occupied by a _señorita_ infinitely more attractive than any that had occupied the same sort of balcony or window in the same sort of dwellings in any of the previous cities.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I It was evening when the train brought Eustace and myself into Mazatlán.

plural of “nag” — someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault

From this reading He whipped up his slumbering nags, and we rattled toward the wharf, through conventional narrow streets lined with the traditional fortress-like houses of Latin America.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading He whipped up his slumbering nags, and we rattled toward the wharf, through conventional narrow streets lined with the traditional fortress-like houses of Latin America.

according to the clock

From this reading Since the fortnightly steamer was scheduled to sail for the south at eight o’clock, we leaped into a cab, and ordered the _cochero_ to drive like fury.

held or filled or in use

From this reading But--although it may have been the effect of the tropical climate--it seemed that each balcony or window was occupied by a _señorita_ infinitely more attractive than any that had occupied the same sort of balcony or window in the same sort of dwellings in any of the previous cities.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He whipped up his slumbering nags, and we rattled toward the wharf, through conventional narrow streets lined with the traditional fortress-like houses of Latin America.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But--although it may have been the effect of the tropical climate--it seemed that each balcony or window was occupied by a _señorita_ infinitely more attractive than any that had occupied the same sort of balcony or window in the same sort of dwellings in any of the previous cities.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading Since the fortnightly steamer was scheduled to sail for the south at eight o’clock, we leaped into a cab, and ordered the _cochero_ to drive like fury.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading But--although it may have been the effect of the tropical climate--it seemed that each balcony or window was occupied by a _señorita_ infinitely more attractive than any that had occupied the same sort of balcony or window in the same sort of dwellings in any of the previous cities.

thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)

From this reading He whipped up his slumbering nags, and we rattled toward the wharf, through conventional narrow streets lined with the traditional fortress-like houses of Latin America.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Since the fortnightly steamer was scheduled to sail for the south at eight o’clock, we leaped into a cab, and ordered the _cochero_ to drive like fury.

Identical; not different.

From this reading But--although it may have been the effect of the tropical climate--it seemed that each balcony or window was occupied by a _señorita_ infinitely more attractive than any that had occupied the same sort of balcony or window in the same sort of dwellings in any of the previous cities.

planned or scheduled for some certain time or times

From this reading Since the fortnightly steamer was scheduled to sail for the south at eight o’clock, we leaped into a cab, and ordered the _cochero_ to drive like fury.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But--although it may have been the effect of the tropical climate--it seemed that each balcony or window was occupied by a _señorita_ infinitely more attractive than any that had occupied the same sort of balcony or window in the same sort of dwellings in any of the previous cities.

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From this reading But--although it may have been the effect of the tropical climate--it seemed that each balcony or window was occupied by a _señorita_ infinitely more attractive than any that had occupied the same sort of balcony or window in the same sort of dwellings in any of the previous cities.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THOSE DARK-EYED SEÑORITAS!

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since the fortnightly steamer was scheduled to sail for the south at eight o’clock, we leaped into a cab, and ordered the _cochero_ to drive like fury.

-ing form of “slumber” — be asleep

From this reading He whipped up his slumbering nags, and we rattled toward the wharf, through conventional narrow streets lined with the traditional fortress-like houses of Latin America.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading But--although it may have been the effect of the tropical climate--it seemed that each balcony or window was occupied by a _señorita_ infinitely more attractive than any that had occupied the same sort of balcony or window in the same sort of dwellings in any of the previous cities.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Since the fortnightly steamer was scheduled to sail for the south at eight o’clock, we leaped into a cab, and ordered the _cochero_ to drive like fury.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Since the fortnightly steamer was scheduled to sail for the south at eight o’clock, we leaped into a cab, and ordered the _cochero_ to drive like fury.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading He whipped up his slumbering nags, and we rattled toward the wharf, through conventional narrow streets lined with the traditional fortress-like houses of Latin America.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But--although it may have been the effect of the tropical climate--it seemed that each balcony or window was occupied by a _señorita_ infinitely more attractive than any that had occupied the same sort of balcony or window in the same sort of dwellings in any of the previous cities.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But--although it may have been the effect of the tropical climate--it seemed that each balcony or window was occupied by a _señorita_ infinitely more attractive than any that had occupied the same sort of balcony or window in the same sort of dwellings in any of the previous cities.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading I It was evening when the train brought Eustace and myself into Mazatlán.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading THOSE DARK-EYED SEÑORITAS!

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He whipped up his slumbering nags, and we rattled toward the wharf, through conventional narrow streets lined with the traditional fortress-like houses of Latin America.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Since the fortnightly steamer was scheduled to sail for the south at eight o’clock, we leaped into a cab, and ordered the _cochero_ to drive like fury.

in the direction of

From this reading He whipped up his slumbering nags, and we rattled toward the wharf, through conventional narrow streets lined with the traditional fortress-like houses of Latin America.

consisting of or derived from tradition

From this reading He whipped up his slumbering nags, and we rattled toward the wharf, through conventional narrow streets lined with the traditional fortress-like houses of Latin America.

create by training and teaching

From this reading I It was evening when the train brought Eustace and myself into Mazatlán.

relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)

From this reading But--although it may have been the effect of the tropical climate--it seemed that each balcony or window was occupied by a _señorita_ infinitely more attractive than any that had occupied the same sort of balcony or window in the same sort of dwellings in any of the previous cities.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He whipped up his slumbering nags, and we rattled toward the wharf, through conventional narrow streets lined with the traditional fortress-like houses of Latin America.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I It was evening when the train brought Eustace and myself into Mazatlán.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Since the fortnightly steamer was scheduled to sail for the south at eight o’clock, we leaped into a cab, and ordered the _cochero_ to drive like fury.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading He whipped up his slumbering nags, and we rattled toward the wharf, through conventional narrow streets lined with the traditional fortress-like houses of Latin America.

at the time that

From this reading I It was evening when the train brought Eustace and myself into Mazatlán.

inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading He whipped up his slumbering nags, and we rattled toward the wharf, through conventional narrow streets lined with the traditional fortress-like houses of Latin America.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading But--although it may have been the effect of the tropical climate--it seemed that each balcony or window was occupied by a _señorita_ infinitely more attractive than any that had occupied the same sort of balcony or window in the same sort of dwellings in any of the previous cities.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He whipped up his slumbering nags, and we rattled toward the wharf, through conventional narrow streets lined with the traditional fortress-like houses of Latin America.