used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a while, though, she noticed that Abada's brilliant suggestions came always on Monday mornings; also that on Sundays the little mild man, a stick in hand, wended his way across the plaza and then down the road leading to Cantalacan.
Abada's
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From this reading After a while, though, she noticed that Abada's brilliant suggestions came always on Monday mornings; also that on Sundays the little mild man, a stick in hand, wended his way across the plaza and then down the road leading to Cantalacan.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading After a while, though, she noticed that Abada's brilliant suggestions came always on Monday mornings; also that on Sundays the little mild man, a stick in hand, wended his way across the plaza and then down the road leading to Cantalacan.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a while, though, she noticed that Abada's brilliant suggestions came always on Monday mornings; also that on Sundays the little mild man, a stick in hand, wended his way across the plaza and then down the road leading to Cantalacan.
in addition
From this reading After a while, though, she noticed that Abada's brilliant suggestions came always on Monday mornings; also that on Sundays the little mild man, a stick in hand, wended his way across the plaza and then down the road leading to Cantalacan.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading After a while, though, she noticed that Abada's brilliant suggestions came always on Monday mornings; also that on Sundays the little mild man, a stick in hand, wended his way across the plaza and then down the road leading to Cantalacan.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After a while, though, she noticed that Abada's brilliant suggestions came always on Monday mornings; also that on Sundays the little mild man, a stick in hand, wended his way across the plaza and then down the road leading to Cantalacan.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading This vexed her, and the next propositions of her assistant were ignominiously rejected.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the windows she hung wonderful orchids.
completely unclothed
From this reading She planted vines that with tropical vigour forthwith began to climb the bare walls.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She planted vines that with tropical vigour forthwith began to climb the bare walls.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading After a while, though, she noticed that Abada's brilliant suggestions came always on Monday mornings; also that on Sundays the little mild man, a stick in hand, wended his way across the plaza and then down the road leading to Cantalacan.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After a while, though, she noticed that Abada's brilliant suggestions came always on Monday mornings; also that on Sundays the little mild man, a stick in hand, wended his way across the plaza and then down the road leading to Cantalacan.
Cantalacan
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From this reading After a while, though, she noticed that Abada's brilliant suggestions came always on Monday mornings; also that on Sundays the little mild man, a stick in hand, wended his way across the plaza and then down the road leading to Cantalacan.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading She planted vines that with tropical vigour forthwith began to climb the bare walls.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading That morning she mapped out her own course.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading After a while, though, she noticed that Abada's brilliant suggestions came always on Monday mornings; also that on Sundays the little mild man, a stick in hand, wended his way across the plaza and then down the road leading to Cantalacan.
forthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading She planted vines that with tropical vigour forthwith began to climb the bare walls.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading After a while, though, she noticed that Abada's brilliant suggestions came always on Monday mornings; also that on Sundays the little mild man, a stick in hand, wended his way across the plaza and then down the road leading to Cantalacan.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This vexed her, and the next propositions of her assistant were ignominiously rejected.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After a while, though, she noticed that Abada's brilliant suggestions came always on Monday mornings; also that on Sundays the little mild man, a stick in hand, wended his way across the plaza and then down the road leading to Cantalacan.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading At the windows she hung wonderful orchids.
ignominiouslyadverb
in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree
From this reading This vexed her, and the next propositions of her assistant were ignominiously rejected.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After a while, though, she noticed that Abada's brilliant suggestions came always on Monday mornings; also that on Sundays the little mild man, a stick in hand, wended his way across the plaza and then down the road leading to Cantalacan.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading After a while, though, she noticed that Abada's brilliant suggestions came always on Monday mornings; also that on Sundays the little mild man, a stick in hand, wended his way across the plaza and then down the road leading to Cantalacan.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After a while, though, she noticed that Abada's brilliant suggestions came always on Monday mornings; also that on Sundays the little mild man, a stick in hand, wended his way across the plaza and then down the road leading to Cantalacan.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading After a while, though, she noticed that Abada's brilliant suggestions came always on Monday mornings; also that on Sundays the little mild man, a stick in hand, wended his way across the plaza and then down the road leading to Cantalacan.
mappedverbUS /mæpt/
inflected form of “map” — make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading That morning she mapped out her own course.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading After a while, though, she noticed that Abada's brilliant suggestions came always on Monday mornings; also that on Sundays the little mild man, a stick in hand, wended his way across the plaza and then down the road leading to Cantalacan.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading After a while, though, she noticed that Abada's brilliant suggestions came always on Monday mornings; also that on Sundays the little mild man, a stick in hand, wended his way across the plaza and then down the road leading to Cantalacan.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading That morning she mapped out her own course.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading After a while, though, she noticed that Abada's brilliant suggestions came always on Monday mornings; also that on Sundays the little mild man, a stick in hand, wended his way across the plaza and then down the road leading to Cantalacan.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading This vexed her, and the next propositions of her assistant were ignominiously rejected.
being perceived or observed
From this reading After a while, though, she noticed that Abada's brilliant suggestions came always on Monday mornings; also that on Sundays the little mild man, a stick in hand, wended his way across the plaza and then down the road leading to Cantalacan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This vexed her, and the next propositions of her assistant were ignominiously rejected.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After a while, though, she noticed that Abada's brilliant suggestions came always on Monday mornings; also that on Sundays the little mild man, a stick in hand, wended his way across the plaza and then down the road leading to Cantalacan.
orchidsnounUS /ˈɔːrkədz/
plural of “orchid” — any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors
From this reading At the windows she hung wonderful orchids.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading That morning she mapped out her own course.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading That morning she mapped out her own course.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading She planted vines that with tropical vigour forthwith began to climb the bare walls.
plazanounUS /ˈplɑːzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading After a while, though, she noticed that Abada's brilliant suggestions came always on Monday mornings; also that on Sundays the little mild man, a stick in hand, wended his way across the plaza and then down the road leading to Cantalacan.
propositionsnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “proposition” — (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading This vexed her, and the next propositions of her assistant were ignominiously rejected.
rejectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading This vexed her, and the next propositions of her assistant were ignominiously rejected.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading After a while, though, she noticed that Abada's brilliant suggestions came always on Monday mornings; also that on Sundays the little mild man, a stick in hand, wended his way across the plaza and then down the road leading to Cantalacan.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After a while, though, she noticed that Abada's brilliant suggestions came always on Monday mornings; also that on Sundays the little mild man, a stick in hand, wended his way across the plaza and then down the road leading to Cantalacan.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading After a while, though, she noticed that Abada's brilliant suggestions came always on Monday mornings; also that on Sundays the little mild man, a stick in hand, wended his way across the plaza and then down the road leading to Cantalacan.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading After a while, though, she noticed that Abada's brilliant suggestions came always on Monday mornings; also that on Sundays the little mild man, a stick in hand, wended his way across the plaza and then down the road leading to Cantalacan.
SundaysnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪz/
plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading After a while, though, she noticed that Abada's brilliant suggestions came always on Monday mornings; also that on Sundays the little mild man, a stick in hand, wended his way across the plaza and then down the road leading to Cantalacan.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After a while, though, she noticed that Abada's brilliant suggestions came always on Monday mornings; also that on Sundays the little mild man, a stick in hand, wended his way across the plaza and then down the road leading to Cantalacan.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After a while, though, she noticed that Abada's brilliant suggestions came always on Monday mornings; also that on Sundays the little mild man, a stick in hand, wended his way across the plaza and then down the road leading to Cantalacan.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading After a while, though, she noticed that Abada's brilliant suggestions came always on Monday mornings; also that on Sundays the little mild man, a stick in hand, wended his way across the plaza and then down the road leading to Cantalacan.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This vexed her, and the next propositions of her assistant were ignominiously rejected.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading After a while, though, she noticed that Abada's brilliant suggestions came always on Monday mornings; also that on Sundays the little mild man, a stick in hand, wended his way across the plaza and then down the road leading to Cantalacan.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After a while, though, she noticed that Abada's brilliant suggestions came always on Monday mornings; also that on Sundays the little mild man, a stick in hand, wended his way across the plaza and then down the road leading to Cantalacan.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading She planted vines that with tropical vigour forthwith began to climb the bare walls.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading This vexed her, and the next propositions of her assistant were ignominiously rejected.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading She planted vines that with tropical vigour forthwith began to climb the bare walls.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading She planted vines that with tropical vigour forthwith began to climb the bare walls.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading She planted vines that with tropical vigour forthwith began to climb the bare walls.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After a while, though, she noticed that Abada's brilliant suggestions came always on Monday mornings; also that on Sundays the little mild man, a stick in hand, wended his way across the plaza and then down the road leading to Cantalacan.
wended
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From this reading After a while, though, she noticed that Abada's brilliant suggestions came always on Monday mornings; also that on Sundays the little mild man, a stick in hand, wended his way across the plaza and then down the road leading to Cantalacan.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This vexed her, and the next propositions of her assistant were ignominiously rejected.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading After a while, though, she noticed that Abada's brilliant suggestions came always on Monday mornings; also that on Sundays the little mild man, a stick in hand, wended his way across the plaza and then down the road leading to Cantalacan.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading At the windows she hung wonderful orchids.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She planted vines that with tropical vigour forthwith began to climb the bare walls.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading At the windows she hung wonderful orchids.
