used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TWELVE days had passed since Jorge’s departure; and Luiza, notwithstanding the heat and the dust, resolved to dress herself and pay a visit to Leopoldina, although she was well aware that Jorge would be displeased if he should come to know that she had done so.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading TWELVE days had passed since Jorge’s departure; and Luiza, notwithstanding the heat and the dust, resolved to dress herself and pay a visit to Leopoldina, although she was well aware that Jorge would be displeased if he should come to know that she had done so.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWELVE days had passed since Jorge’s departure; and Luiza, notwithstanding the heat and the dust, resolved to dress herself and pay a visit to Leopoldina, although she was well aware that Jorge would be displeased if he should come to know that she had done so.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading TWELVE days had passed since Jorge’s departure; and Luiza, notwithstanding the heat and the dust, resolved to dress herself and pay a visit to Leopoldina, although she was well aware that Jorge would be displeased if he should come to know that she had done so.
BAZILIO
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From this reading COUSIN BAZILIO.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading TWELVE days had passed since Jorge’s departure; and Luiza, notwithstanding the heat and the dust, resolved to dress herself and pay a visit to Leopoldina, although she was well aware that Jorge would be displeased if he should come to know that she had done so.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading In the morning, indeed, she had her household cares, her work, her toilet to occupy her,--books to read.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she was so weary of her solitude!
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading In the morning, indeed, she had her household cares, her work, her toilet to occupy her,--books to read.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading TWELVE days had passed since Jorge’s departure; and Luiza, notwithstanding the heat and the dust, resolved to dress herself and pay a visit to Leopoldina, although she was well aware that Jorge would be displeased if he should come to know that she had done so.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading COUSIN BAZILIO.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading TWELVE days had passed since Jorge’s departure; and Luiza, notwithstanding the heat and the dust, resolved to dress herself and pay a visit to Leopoldina, although she was well aware that Jorge would be displeased if he should come to know that she had done so.
the act of departing
From this reading TWELVE days had passed since Jorge’s departure; and Luiza, notwithstanding the heat and the dust, resolved to dress herself and pay a visit to Leopoldina, although she was well aware that Jorge would be displeased if he should come to know that she had done so.
displeasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspliːzd/
not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure
From this reading TWELVE days had passed since Jorge’s departure; and Luiza, notwithstanding the heat and the dust, resolved to dress herself and pay a visit to Leopoldina, although she was well aware that Jorge would be displeased if he should come to know that she had done so.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading TWELVE days had passed since Jorge’s departure; and Luiza, notwithstanding the heat and the dust, resolved to dress herself and pay a visit to Leopoldina, although she was well aware that Jorge would be displeased if he should come to know that she had done so.
put on clothes
From this reading TWELVE days had passed since Jorge’s departure; and Luiza, notwithstanding the heat and the dust, resolved to dress herself and pay a visit to Leopoldina, although she was well aware that Jorge would be displeased if he should come to know that she had done so.
remove the dust from
From this reading TWELVE days had passed since Jorge’s departure; and Luiza, notwithstanding the heat and the dust, resolved to dress herself and pay a visit to Leopoldina, although she was well aware that Jorge would be displeased if he should come to know that she had done so.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TWELVE days had passed since Jorge’s departure; and Luiza, notwithstanding the heat and the dust, resolved to dress herself and pay a visit to Leopoldina, although she was well aware that Jorge would be displeased if he should come to know that she had done so.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The time hung so heavy on her hands!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TWELVE days had passed since Jorge’s departure; and Luiza, notwithstanding the heat and the dust, resolved to dress herself and pay a visit to Leopoldina, although she was well aware that Jorge would be displeased if he should come to know that she had done so.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading TWELVE days had passed since Jorge’s departure; and Luiza, notwithstanding the heat and the dust, resolved to dress herself and pay a visit to Leopoldina, although she was well aware that Jorge would be displeased if he should come to know that she had done so.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The time hung so heavy on her hands!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But she was so weary of her solitude!
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading TWELVE days had passed since Jorge’s departure; and Luiza, notwithstanding the heat and the dust, resolved to dress herself and pay a visit to Leopoldina, although she was well aware that Jorge would be displeased if he should come to know that she had done so.
a social unit living together
From this reading In the morning, indeed, she had her household cares, her work, her toilet to occupy her,--books to read.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The time hung so heavy on her hands!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading TWELVE days had passed since Jorge’s departure; and Luiza, notwithstanding the heat and the dust, resolved to dress herself and pay a visit to Leopoldina, although she was well aware that Jorge would be displeased if he should come to know that she had done so.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the morning, indeed, she had her household cares, her work, her toilet to occupy her,--books to read.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading In the morning, indeed, she had her household cares, her work, her toilet to occupy her,--books to read.
Jorge
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From this reading TWELVE days had passed since Jorge’s departure; and Luiza, notwithstanding the heat and the dust, resolved to dress herself and pay a visit to Leopoldina, although she was well aware that Jorge would be displeased if he should come to know that she had done so.
Jorge's
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From this reading TWELVE days had passed since Jorge’s departure; and Luiza, notwithstanding the heat and the dust, resolved to dress herself and pay a visit to Leopoldina, although she was well aware that Jorge would be displeased if he should come to know that she had done so.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading TWELVE days had passed since Jorge’s departure; and Luiza, notwithstanding the heat and the dust, resolved to dress herself and pay a visit to Leopoldina, although she was well aware that Jorge would be displeased if he should come to know that she had done so.
Leopoldina
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From this reading TWELVE days had passed since Jorge’s departure; and Luiza, notwithstanding the heat and the dust, resolved to dress herself and pay a visit to Leopoldina, although she was well aware that Jorge would be displeased if he should come to know that she had done so.
Luiza
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From this reading TWELVE days had passed since Jorge’s departure; and Luiza, notwithstanding the heat and the dust, resolved to dress herself and pay a visit to Leopoldina, although she was well aware that Jorge would be displeased if he should come to know that she had done so.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the morning, indeed, she had her household cares, her work, her toilet to occupy her,--books to read.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading TWELVE days had passed since Jorge’s departure; and Luiza, notwithstanding the heat and the dust, resolved to dress herself and pay a visit to Leopoldina, although she was well aware that Jorge would be displeased if he should come to know that she had done so.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading In the morning, indeed, she had her household cares, her work, her toilet to occupy her,--books to read.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But she was so weary of her solitude!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The time hung so heavy on her hands!
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading TWELVE days had passed since Jorge’s departure; and Luiza, notwithstanding the heat and the dust, resolved to dress herself and pay a visit to Leopoldina, although she was well aware that Jorge would be displeased if he should come to know that she had done so.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading TWELVE days had passed since Jorge’s departure; and Luiza, notwithstanding the heat and the dust, resolved to dress herself and pay a visit to Leopoldina, although she was well aware that Jorge would be displeased if he should come to know that she had done so.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading In the morning, indeed, she had her household cares, her work, her toilet to occupy her,--books to read.
determined
From this reading TWELVE days had passed since Jorge’s departure; and Luiza, notwithstanding the heat and the dust, resolved to dress herself and pay a visit to Leopoldina, although she was well aware that Jorge would be displeased if he should come to know that she had done so.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TWELVE days had passed since Jorge’s departure; and Luiza, notwithstanding the heat and the dust, resolved to dress herself and pay a visit to Leopoldina, although she was well aware that Jorge would be displeased if he should come to know that she had done so.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading TWELVE days had passed since Jorge’s departure; and Luiza, notwithstanding the heat and the dust, resolved to dress herself and pay a visit to Leopoldina, although she was well aware that Jorge would be displeased if he should come to know that she had done so.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading TWELVE days had passed since Jorge’s departure; and Luiza, notwithstanding the heat and the dust, resolved to dress herself and pay a visit to Leopoldina, although she was well aware that Jorge would be displeased if he should come to know that she had done so.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading TWELVE days had passed since Jorge’s departure; and Luiza, notwithstanding the heat and the dust, resolved to dress herself and pay a visit to Leopoldina, although she was well aware that Jorge would be displeased if he should come to know that she had done so.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading But she was so weary of her solitude!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TWELVE days had passed since Jorge’s departure; and Luiza, notwithstanding the heat and the dust, resolved to dress herself and pay a visit to Leopoldina, although she was well aware that Jorge would be displeased if he should come to know that she had done so.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWELVE days had passed since Jorge’s departure; and Luiza, notwithstanding the heat and the dust, resolved to dress herself and pay a visit to Leopoldina, although she was well aware that Jorge would be displeased if he should come to know that she had done so.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The time hung so heavy on her hands!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TWELVE days had passed since Jorge’s departure; and Luiza, notwithstanding the heat and the dust, resolved to dress herself and pay a visit to Leopoldina, although she was well aware that Jorge would be displeased if he should come to know that she had done so.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading In the morning, indeed, she had her household cares, her work, her toilet to occupy her,--books to read.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading TWELVE days had passed since Jorge’s departure; and Luiza, notwithstanding the heat and the dust, resolved to dress herself and pay a visit to Leopoldina, although she was well aware that Jorge would be displeased if he should come to know that she had done so.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading TWELVE days had passed since Jorge’s departure; and Luiza, notwithstanding the heat and the dust, resolved to dress herself and pay a visit to Leopoldina, although she was well aware that Jorge would be displeased if he should come to know that she had done so.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TWELVE days had passed since Jorge’s departure; and Luiza, notwithstanding the heat and the dust, resolved to dress herself and pay a visit to Leopoldina, although she was well aware that Jorge would be displeased if he should come to know that she had done so.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading But she was so weary of her solitude!
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading TWELVE days had passed since Jorge’s departure; and Luiza, notwithstanding the heat and the dust, resolved to dress herself and pay a visit to Leopoldina, although she was well aware that Jorge would be displeased if he should come to know that she had done so.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In the morning, indeed, she had her household cares, her work, her toilet to occupy her,--books to read.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading TWELVE days had passed since Jorge’s departure; and Luiza, notwithstanding the heat and the dust, resolved to dress herself and pay a visit to Leopoldina, although she was well aware that Jorge would be displeased if he should come to know that she had done so.
