Chapter V

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

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

how long something has existed

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

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

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “You have here,” he said, “money enough for any occasion that may arise until your husband joins you.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading As the trains are apt to be delayed at this season, I do not think he will be here before morning, but even if he should not arrive for a week, or even a month, there is enough to last you till then.”

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading As the trains are apt to be delayed at this season, I do not think he will be here before morning, but even if he should not arrive for a week, or even a month, there is enough to last you till then.”

come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading “You have here,” he said, “money enough for any occasion that may arise until your husband joins you.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading As the trains are apt to be delayed at this season, I do not think he will be here before morning, but even if he should not arrive for a week, or even a month, there is enough to last you till then.”

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As the trains are apt to be delayed at this season, I do not think he will be here before morning, but even if he should not arrive for a week, or even a month, there is enough to last you till then.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading As the trains are apt to be delayed at this season, I do not think he will be here before morning, but even if he should not arrive for a week, or even a month, there is enough to last you till then.”

earlier than; in front of

From this reading As the trains are apt to be delayed at this season, I do not think he will be here before morning, but even if he should not arrive for a week, or even a month, there is enough to last you till then.”

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As the trains are apt to be delayed at this season, I do not think he will be here before morning, but even if he should not arrive for a week, or even a month, there is enough to last you till then.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

plural of “cuff” — the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

not as far along as normal in development

From this reading As the trains are apt to be delayed at this season, I do not think he will be here before morning, but even if he should not arrive for a week, or even a month, there is enough to last you till then.”

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading As the trains are apt to be delayed at this season, I do not think he will be here before morning, but even if he should not arrive for a week, or even a month, there is enough to last you till then.”

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

put on clothes

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading “You have here,” he said, “money enough for any occasion that may arise until your husband joins you.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading He entered, and without seating himself, held out to Lucía his pocket-book, filled with money.

divisible by two

From this reading As the trains are apt to be delayed at this season, I do not think he will be here before morning, but even if he should not arrive for a week, or even a month, there is enough to last you till then.”

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading He entered, and without seating himself, held out to Lucía his pocket-book, filled with money.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “You have here,” he said, “money enough for any occasion that may arise until your husband joins you.

set up or found

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

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

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

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

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading He entered, and without seating himself, held out to Lucía his pocket-book, filled with money.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “You have here,” he said, “money enough for any occasion that may arise until your husband joins you.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Lucía looked at him as if she had not understood his meaning, without making any motion to take the pocket-book.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He entered, and without seating himself, held out to Lucía his pocket-book, filled with money.

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

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading “You have here,” he said, “money enough for any occasion that may arise until your husband joins you.

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

From this reading As the trains are apt to be delayed at this season, I do not think he will be here before morning, but even if he should not arrive for a week, or even a month, there is enough to last you till then.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading As the trains are apt to be delayed at this season, I do not think he will be here before morning, but even if he should not arrive for a week, or even a month, there is enough to last you till then.”

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

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

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

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

plural of “join” — the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

From this reading “You have here,” he said, “money enough for any occasion that may arise until your husband joins you.

deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

immediately past

From this reading As the trains are apt to be delayed at this season, I do not think he will be here before morning, but even if he should not arrive for a week, or even a month, there is enough to last you till then.”

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Lucía looked at him as if she had not understood his meaning, without making any motion to take the pocket-book.

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From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Lucía looked at him as if she had not understood his meaning, without making any motion to take the pocket-book.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “You have here,” he said, “money enough for any occasion that may arise until your husband joins you.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading Lucía looked at him as if she had not understood his meaning, without making any motion to take the pocket-book.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading He entered, and without seating himself, held out to Lucía his pocket-book, filled with money.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading As the trains are apt to be delayed at this season, I do not think he will be here before morning, but even if he should not arrive for a week, or even a month, there is enough to last you till then.”

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading As the trains are apt to be delayed at this season, I do not think he will be here before morning, but even if he should not arrive for a week, or even a month, there is enough to last you till then.”

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading Lucía looked at him as if she had not understood his meaning, without making any motion to take the pocket-book.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As the trains are apt to be delayed at this season, I do not think he will be here before morning, but even if he should not arrive for a week, or even a month, there is enough to last you till then.”

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading “You have here,” he said, “money enough for any occasion that may arise until your husband joins you.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He entered, and without seating himself, held out to Lucía his pocket-book, filled with money.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

by chance

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

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

From this reading He entered, and without seating himself, held out to Lucía his pocket-book, filled with money.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “You have here,” he said, “money enough for any occasion that may arise until your husband joins you.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading As the trains are apt to be delayed at this season, I do not think he will be here before morning, but even if he should not arrive for a week, or even a month, there is enough to last you till then.”

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading He entered, and without seating himself, held out to Lucía his pocket-book, filled with money.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading As the trains are apt to be delayed at this season, I do not think he will be here before morning, but even if he should not arrive for a week, or even a month, there is enough to last you till then.”

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

carry out

From this reading Lucía looked at him as if she had not understood his meaning, without making any motion to take the pocket-book.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

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

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading As the trains are apt to be delayed at this season, I do not think he will be here before morning, but even if he should not arrive for a week, or even a month, there is enough to last you till then.”

in or at that place or location

From this reading As the trains are apt to be delayed at this season, I do not think he will be here before morning, but even if he should not arrive for a week, or even a month, there is enough to last you till then.”

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading As the trains are apt to be delayed at this season, I do not think he will be here before morning, but even if he should not arrive for a week, or even a month, there is enough to last you till then.”

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading As the trains are apt to be delayed at this season, I do not think he will be here before morning, but even if he should not arrive for a week, or even a month, there is enough to last you till then.”

up to a particular time

From this reading As the trains are apt to be delayed at this season, I do not think he will be here before morning, but even if he should not arrive for a week, or even a month, there is enough to last you till then.”

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

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive

From this reading As the trains are apt to be delayed at this season, I do not think he will be here before morning, but even if he should not arrive for a week, or even a month, there is enough to last you till then.”

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Lucía looked at him as if she had not understood his meaning, without making any motion to take the pocket-book.

up to a particular time

From this reading “You have here,” he said, “money enough for any occasion that may arise until your husband joins you.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading As the trains are apt to be delayed at this season, I do not think he will be here before morning, but even if he should not arrive for a week, or even a month, there is enough to last you till then.”

at the time that

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

a Caucasian

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

which person or people

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading As the trains are apt to be delayed at this season, I do not think he will be here before morning, but even if he should not arrive for a week, or even a month, there is enough to last you till then.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading An hour, or perhaps an hour and a half, might have passed when Lucía heard a knock at the door of her room, and opening it she found herself face to face with her companion and protector, who gave proof, by his white cuffs and some slight changes which he had made in his dress, of having paid that minute attention to the business of the toilet which is a part of the religion of our age.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He entered, and without seating himself, held out to Lucía his pocket-book, filled with money.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You have here,” he said, “money enough for any occasion that may arise until your husband joins you.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You have here,” he said, “money enough for any occasion that may arise until your husband joins you.