used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two days after this, a great festival came off, and almost all the people of the Queer Fish were on shore to see the fun.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mexican holy days are a singular institution, if the one about to be cited may be considered a fair sample of them all.
adobenounUS /əˈdoʊbi/
the clay from which adobe bricks are made
From this reading It is true, the priests went through the town in the morning, jingling their little bells, and asking for alms, while the people of the place almost prostrated themselves before them, and the miserable old bell in the belfry of the adobe cathedral kept up a dismal clang all the time, as if tolling the burial service of all mankind.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Two days after this, a great festival came off, and almost all the people of the Queer Fish were on shore to see the fun.
(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 Two days after this, a great festival came off, and almost all the people of the Queer Fish were on shore to see the fun.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Two days after this, a great festival came off, and almost all the people of the Queer Fish were on shore to see the fun.
almsnounUS /ɑːlmz/
money or goods contributed to the poor
From this reading It is true, the priests went through the town in the morning, jingling their little bells, and asking for alms, while the people of the place almost prostrated themselves before them, and the miserable old bell in the belfry of the adobe cathedral kept up a dismal clang all the time, as if tolling the burial service of all mankind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two days after this, a great festival came off, and almost all the people of the Queer Fish were on shore to see the fun.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mexican holy days are a singular institution, if the one about to be cited may be considered a fair sample of them all.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is true, the priests went through the town in the morning, jingling their little bells, and asking for alms, while the people of the place almost prostrated themselves before them, and the miserable old bell in the belfry of the adobe cathedral kept up a dismal clang all the time, as if tolling the burial service of all mankind.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading It is true, the priests went through the town in the morning, jingling their little bells, and asking for alms, while the people of the place almost prostrated themselves before them, and the miserable old bell in the belfry of the adobe cathedral kept up a dismal clang all the time, as if tolling the burial service of all mankind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mexican holy days are a singular institution, if the one about to be cited may be considered a fair sample of them all.
have
From this reading BULL VERSUS BEAR.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It is true, the priests went through the town in the morning, jingling their little bells, and asking for alms, while the people of the place almost prostrated themselves before them, and the miserable old bell in the belfry of the adobe cathedral kept up a dismal clang all the time, as if tolling the burial service of all mankind.
belfrynounUS /ˈbelfri/
a bell tower; usually stands alone unattached to a building
From this reading It is true, the priests went through the town in the morning, jingling their little bells, and asking for alms, while the people of the place almost prostrated themselves before them, and the miserable old bell in the belfry of the adobe cathedral kept up a dismal clang all the time, as if tolling the burial service of all mankind.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading It is true, the priests went through the town in the morning, jingling their little bells, and asking for alms, while the people of the place almost prostrated themselves before them, and the miserable old bell in the belfry of the adobe cathedral kept up a dismal clang all the time, as if tolling the burial service of all mankind.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading It is true, the priests went through the town in the morning, jingling their little bells, and asking for alms, while the people of the place almost prostrated themselves before them, and the miserable old bell in the belfry of the adobe cathedral kept up a dismal clang all the time, as if tolling the burial service of all mankind.
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading BULL VERSUS BEAR.
burialnounUS /ˈberiəl/
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
From this reading It is true, the priests went through the town in the morning, jingling their little bells, and asking for alms, while the people of the place almost prostrated themselves before them, and the miserable old bell in the belfry of the adobe cathedral kept up a dismal clang all the time, as if tolling the burial service of all mankind.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Two days after this, a great festival came off, and almost all the people of the Queer Fish were on shore to see the fun.
cathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading It is true, the priests went through the town in the morning, jingling their little bells, and asking for alms, while the people of the place almost prostrated themselves before them, and the miserable old bell in the belfry of the adobe cathedral kept up a dismal clang all the time, as if tolling the burial service of all mankind.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Church-going forms a small portion of the ceremonies.
Church-going
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Church-going forms a small portion of the ceremonies.
citedverbUS /ˈsaɪtəd/
past form of “cite” — make reference to
From this reading Mexican holy days are a singular institution, if the one about to be cited may be considered a fair sample of them all.
clangnounUS /klæŋ/
a loud resonant repeating noise
From this reading It is true, the priests went through the town in the morning, jingling their little bells, and asking for alms, while the people of the place almost prostrated themselves before them, and the miserable old bell in the belfry of the adobe cathedral kept up a dismal clang all the time, as if tolling the burial service of all mankind.
carefully weighed
From this reading Mexican holy days are a singular institution, if the one about to be cited may be considered a fair sample of them all.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two days after this, a great festival came off, and almost all the people of the Queer Fish were on shore to see the fun.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading It is true, the priests went through the town in the morning, jingling their little bells, and asking for alms, while the people of the place almost prostrated themselves before them, and the miserable old bell in the belfry of the adobe cathedral kept up a dismal clang all the time, as if tolling the burial service of all mankind.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Mexican holy days are a singular institution, if the one about to be cited may be considered a fair sample of them all.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading Two days after this, a great festival came off, and almost all the people of the Queer Fish were on shore to see the fun.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Two days after this, a great festival came off, and almost all the people of the Queer Fish were on shore to see the fun.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is true, the priests went through the town in the morning, jingling their little bells, and asking for alms, while the people of the place almost prostrated themselves before them, and the miserable old bell in the belfry of the adobe cathedral kept up a dismal clang all the time, as if tolling the burial service of all mankind.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Church-going forms a small portion of the ceremonies.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading Two days after this, a great festival came off, and almost all the people of the Queer Fish were on shore to see the fun.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Two days after this, a great festival came off, and almost all the people of the Queer Fish were on shore to see the fun.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Mexican holy days are a singular institution, if the one about to be cited may be considered a fair sample of them all.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mexican holy days are a singular institution, if the one about to be cited may be considered a fair sample of them all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is true, the priests went through the town in the morning, jingling their little bells, and asking for alms, while the people of the place almost prostrated themselves before them, and the miserable old bell in the belfry of the adobe cathedral kept up a dismal clang all the time, as if tolling the burial service of all mankind.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading Mexican holy days are a singular institution, if the one about to be cited may be considered a fair sample of them all.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true, the priests went through the town in the morning, jingling their little bells, and asking for alms, while the people of the place almost prostrated themselves before them, and the miserable old bell in the belfry of the adobe cathedral kept up a dismal clang all the time, as if tolling the burial service of all mankind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is true, the priests went through the town in the morning, jingling their little bells, and asking for alms, while the people of the place almost prostrated themselves before them, and the miserable old bell in the belfry of the adobe cathedral kept up a dismal clang all the time, as if tolling the burial service of all mankind.
jinglingadjective
having a series of high-pitched ringing sounds like many small bells
From this reading It is true, the priests went through the town in the morning, jingling their little bells, and asking for alms, while the people of the place almost prostrated themselves before them, and the miserable old bell in the belfry of the adobe cathedral kept up a dismal clang all the time, as if tolling the burial service of all mankind.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It is true, the priests went through the town in the morning, jingling their little bells, and asking for alms, while the people of the place almost prostrated themselves before them, and the miserable old bell in the belfry of the adobe cathedral kept up a dismal clang all the time, as if tolling the burial service of all mankind.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is true, the priests went through the town in the morning, jingling their little bells, and asking for alms, while the people of the place almost prostrated themselves before them, and the miserable old bell in the belfry of the adobe cathedral kept up a dismal clang all the time, as if tolling the burial service of all mankind.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading It is true, the priests went through the town in the morning, jingling their little bells, and asking for alms, while the people of the place almost prostrated themselves before them, and the miserable old bell in the belfry of the adobe cathedral kept up a dismal clang all the time, as if tolling the burial service of all mankind.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Mexican holy days are a singular institution, if the one about to be cited may be considered a fair sample of them all.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading Mexican holy days are a singular institution, if the one about to be cited may be considered a fair sample of them all.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading It is true, the priests went through the town in the morning, jingling their little bells, and asking for alms, while the people of the place almost prostrated themselves before them, and the miserable old bell in the belfry of the adobe cathedral kept up a dismal clang all the time, as if tolling the burial service of all mankind.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It is true, the priests went through the town in the morning, jingling their little bells, and asking for alms, while the people of the place almost prostrated themselves before them, and the miserable old bell in the belfry of the adobe cathedral kept up a dismal clang all the time, as if tolling the burial service of all mankind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two days after this, a great festival came off, and almost all the people of the Queer Fish were on shore to see the fun.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Two days after this, a great festival came off, and almost all the people of the Queer Fish were on shore to see the fun.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It is true, the priests went through the town in the morning, jingling their little bells, and asking for alms, while the people of the place almost prostrated themselves before them, and the miserable old bell in the belfry of the adobe cathedral kept up a dismal clang all the time, as if tolling the burial service of all mankind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Two days after this, a great festival came off, and almost all the people of the Queer Fish were on shore to see the fun.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mexican holy days are a singular institution, if the one about to be cited may be considered a fair sample of them all.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Two days after this, a great festival came off, and almost all the people of the Queer Fish were on shore to see the fun.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is true, the priests went through the town in the morning, jingling their little bells, and asking for alms, while the people of the place almost prostrated themselves before them, and the miserable old bell in the belfry of the adobe cathedral kept up a dismal clang all the time, as if tolling the burial service of all mankind.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Church-going forms a small portion of the ceremonies.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading It is true, the priests went through the town in the morning, jingling their little bells, and asking for alms, while the people of the place almost prostrated themselves before them, and the miserable old bell in the belfry of the adobe cathedral kept up a dismal clang all the time, as if tolling the burial service of all mankind.
prostrated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is true, the priests went through the town in the morning, jingling their little bells, and asking for alms, while the people of the place almost prostrated themselves before them, and the miserable old bell in the belfry of the adobe cathedral kept up a dismal clang all the time, as if tolling the burial service of all mankind.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Two days after this, a great festival came off, and almost all the people of the Queer Fish were on shore to see the fun.
samplenounUS /ˈsæmpəl/
a small part of something intended as representative of the whole
From this reading Mexican holy days are a singular institution, if the one about to be cited may be considered a fair sample of them all.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Two days after this, a great festival came off, and almost all the people of the Queer Fish were on shore to see the fun.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading It is true, the priests went through the town in the morning, jingling their little bells, and asking for alms, while the people of the place almost prostrated themselves before them, and the miserable old bell in the belfry of the adobe cathedral kept up a dismal clang all the time, as if tolling the burial service of all mankind.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Two days after this, a great festival came off, and almost all the people of the Queer Fish were on shore to see the fun.
unusual or striking
From this reading Mexican holy days are a singular institution, if the one about to be cited may be considered a fair sample of them all.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Church-going forms a small portion of the ceremonies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two days after this, a great festival came off, and almost all the people of the Queer Fish were on shore to see the fun.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is true, the priests went through the town in the morning, jingling their little bells, and asking for alms, while the people of the place almost prostrated themselves before them, and the miserable old bell in the belfry of the adobe cathedral kept up a dismal clang all the time, as if tolling the burial service of all mankind.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mexican holy days are a singular institution, if the one about to be cited may be considered a fair sample of them all.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It is true, the priests went through the town in the morning, jingling their little bells, and asking for alms, while the people of the place almost prostrated themselves before them, and the miserable old bell in the belfry of the adobe cathedral kept up a dismal clang all the time, as if tolling the burial service of all mankind.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Two days after this, a great festival came off, and almost all the people of the Queer Fish were on shore to see the fun.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It is true, the priests went through the town in the morning, jingling their little bells, and asking for alms, while the people of the place almost prostrated themselves before them, and the miserable old bell in the belfry of the adobe cathedral kept up a dismal clang all the time, as if tolling the burial service of all mankind.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is true, the priests went through the town in the morning, jingling their little bells, and asking for alms, while the people of the place almost prostrated themselves before them, and the miserable old bell in the belfry of the adobe cathedral kept up a dismal clang all the time, as if tolling the burial service of all mankind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two days after this, a great festival came off, and almost all the people of the Queer Fish were on shore to see the fun.
tollingverbUS /ˈtoʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “toll” — ring slowly
From this reading It is true, the priests went through the town in the morning, jingling their little bells, and asking for alms, while the people of the place almost prostrated themselves before them, and the miserable old bell in the belfry of the adobe cathedral kept up a dismal clang all the time, as if tolling the burial service of all mankind.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It is true, the priests went through the town in the morning, jingling their little bells, and asking for alms, while the people of the place almost prostrated themselves before them, and the miserable old bell in the belfry of the adobe cathedral kept up a dismal clang all the time, as if tolling the burial service of all mankind.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true, the priests went through the town in the morning, jingling their little bells, and asking for alms, while the people of the place almost prostrated themselves before them, and the miserable old bell in the belfry of the adobe cathedral kept up a dismal clang all the time, as if tolling the burial service of all mankind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two days after this, a great festival came off, and almost all the people of the Queer Fish were on shore to see the fun.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It is true, the priests went through the town in the morning, jingling their little bells, and asking for alms, while the people of the place almost prostrated themselves before them, and the miserable old bell in the belfry of the adobe cathedral kept up a dismal clang all the time, as if tolling the burial service of all mankind.
VERSUS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BULL VERSUS BEAR.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It is true, the priests went through the town in the morning, jingling their little bells, and asking for alms, while the people of the place almost prostrated themselves before them, and the miserable old bell in the belfry of the adobe cathedral kept up a dismal clang all the time, as if tolling the burial service of all mankind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two days after this, a great festival came off, and almost all the people of the Queer Fish were on shore to see the fun.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It is true, the priests went through the town in the morning, jingling their little bells, and asking for alms, while the people of the place almost prostrated themselves before them, and the miserable old bell in the belfry of the adobe cathedral kept up a dismal clang all the time, as if tolling the burial service of all mankind.
