used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a moment they were on a house adjoining the monastery, at the gate of which there was a vast concourse of persons, of all ages and of both sexes.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading In a moment they were on a house adjoining the monastery, at the gate of which there was a vast concourse of persons, of all ages and of both sexes.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading In a moment they were on a house adjoining the monastery, at the gate of which there was a vast concourse of persons, of all ages and of both sexes.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In a moment they were on a house adjoining the monastery, at the gate of which there was a vast concourse of persons, of all ages and of both sexes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a moment they were on a house adjoining the monastery, at the gate of which there was a vast concourse of persons, of all ages and of both sexes.
Asmodeus
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From this reading "Why," replied Asmodeus, "it is one which you have never witnessed, though it may be seen from time to time within Madrid.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In a moment they were on a house adjoining the monastery, at the gate of which there was a vast concourse of persons, of all ages and of both sexes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Why," replied Asmodeus, "it is one which you have never witnessed, though it may be seen from time to time within Madrid.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In a moment they were on a house adjoining the monastery, at the gate of which there was a vast concourse of persons, of all ages and of both sexes.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "What ceremony can call so many good folks together?"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "What ceremony can call so many good folks together?"
CAPTIVESnounUS /ˈkæptɪvz/
plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading THE CAPTIVES.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading "What ceremony can call so many good folks together?"
concoursenounUS /ˈkɑːnkɔːrs/
a large gathering of people
From this reading In a moment they were on a house adjoining the monastery, at the gate of which there was a vast concourse of persons, of all ages and of both sexes.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading "Here's a crowd!" exclaimed Leandro Perez.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Here's a crowd!" exclaimed Leandro Perez.
your parents
From this reading "What ceremony can call so many good folks together?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Why," replied Asmodeus, "it is one which you have never witnessed, though it may be seen from time to time within Madrid.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading In a moment they were on a house adjoining the monastery, at the gate of which there was a vast concourse of persons, of all ages and of both sexes.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "What ceremony can call so many good folks together?"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Why," replied Asmodeus, "it is one which you have never witnessed, though it may be seen from time to time within Madrid.
Here's
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From this reading "Here's a crowd!" exclaimed Leandro Perez.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In a moment they were on a house adjoining the monastery, at the gate of which there was a vast concourse of persons, of all ages and of both sexes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a moment they were on a house adjoining the monastery, at the gate of which there was a vast concourse of persons, of all ages and of both sexes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Why," replied Asmodeus, "it is one which you have never witnessed, though it may be seen from time to time within Madrid.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Why," replied Asmodeus, "it is one which you have never witnessed, though it may be seen from time to time within Madrid.
Leandro
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From this reading "Here's a crowd!" exclaimed Leandro Perez.
MadridnounUS /məˈdrɪd/
the capital and largest city situated centrally in Spain; home of an outstanding art museum
From this reading "Why," replied Asmodeus, "it is one which you have never witnessed, though it may be seen from time to time within Madrid.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "What ceremony can call so many good folks together?"
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Why," replied Asmodeus, "it is one which you have never witnessed, though it may be seen from time to time within Madrid.
a particular point in time
From this reading In a moment they were on a house adjoining the monastery, at the gate of which there was a vast concourse of persons, of all ages and of both sexes.
monasterynounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteri/
the residence of a religious community
From this reading In a moment they were on a house adjoining the monastery, at the gate of which there was a vast concourse of persons, of all ages and of both sexes.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Why," replied Asmodeus, "it is one which you have never witnessed, though it may be seen from time to time within Madrid.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a moment they were on a house adjoining the monastery, at the gate of which there was a vast concourse of persons, of all ages and of both sexes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In a moment they were on a house adjoining the monastery, at the gate of which there was a vast concourse of persons, of all ages and of both sexes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Why," replied Asmodeus, "it is one which you have never witnessed, though it may be seen from time to time within Madrid.
Perez
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From this reading "Here's a crowd!" exclaimed Leandro Perez.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading In a moment they were on a house adjoining the monastery, at the gate of which there was a vast concourse of persons, of all ages and of both sexes.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Why," replied Asmodeus, "it is one which you have never witnessed, though it may be seen from time to time within Madrid.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Why," replied Asmodeus, "it is one which you have never witnessed, though it may be seen from time to time within Madrid.
sexesnounUS /ˈseksəz/
plural of “sex” — activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading In a moment they were on a house adjoining the monastery, at the gate of which there was a vast concourse of persons, of all ages and of both sexes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "What ceremony can call so many good folks together?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAPTIVES.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In a moment they were on a house adjoining the monastery, at the gate of which there was a vast concourse of persons, of all ages and of both sexes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a moment they were on a house adjoining the monastery, at the gate of which there was a vast concourse of persons, of all ages and of both sexes.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Why," replied Asmodeus, "it is one which you have never witnessed, though it may be seen from time to time within Madrid.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Why," replied Asmodeus, "it is one which you have never witnessed, though it may be seen from time to time within Madrid.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Why," replied Asmodeus, "it is one which you have never witnessed, though it may be seen from time to time within Madrid.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "What ceremony can call so many good folks together?"
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading In a moment they were on a house adjoining the monastery, at the gate of which there was a vast concourse of persons, of all ages and of both sexes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a moment they were on a house adjoining the monastery, at the gate of which there was a vast concourse of persons, of all ages and of both sexes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In a moment they were on a house adjoining the monastery, at the gate of which there was a vast concourse of persons, of all ages and of both sexes.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What ceremony can call so many good folks together?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In a moment they were on a house adjoining the monastery, at the gate of which there was a vast concourse of persons, of all ages and of both sexes.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why," replied Asmodeus, "it is one which you have never witnessed, though it may be seen from time to time within Madrid.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "Why," replied Asmodeus, "it is one which you have never witnessed, though it may be seen from time to time within Madrid.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading "Why," replied Asmodeus, "it is one which you have never witnessed, though it may be seen from time to time within Madrid.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why," replied Asmodeus, "it is one which you have never witnessed, though it may be seen from time to time within Madrid.
