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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It took but a few moments to reach his sister's _casa_,[3] and the maid who answered his ring in the narrow vestibule that opened directly onto the street told him the family were having _máte_ in the _patio_, which was partly shaded in the late afternoon.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WONDERFUL DAY PROMPTLY at four, the huge red machine puffed up to the front curbing.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was welcomed heartily, and was kissed by each one twice, after the foreign fashion, once on either cheek.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It took but a few moments to reach his sister's _casa_,[3] and the maid who answered his ring in the narrow vestibule that opened directly onto the street told him the family were having _máte_ in the _patio_, which was partly shaded in the late afternoon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Colonel was walking up and down in the Plaza opposite, smoking a cigarette; for when not eating or asleep, an Argentine gentleman is seldom seen without the thin, white _cigarrillo_ between his lips.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Colonel was walking up and down in the Plaza opposite, smoking a cigarette; for when not eating or asleep, an Argentine gentleman is seldom seen without the thin, white _cigarrillo_ between his lips.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading It took but a few moments to reach his sister's _casa_,[3] and the maid who answered his ring in the narrow vestibule that opened directly onto the street told him the family were having _máte_ in the _patio_, which was partly shaded in the late afternoon.
ArgentinenounUS /ˈɑːrdʒəntiːn/
any of various small silver-scaled salmon-like marine fishes
From this reading The Colonel was walking up and down in the Plaza opposite, smoking a cigarette; for when not eating or asleep, an Argentine gentleman is seldom seen without the thin, white _cigarrillo_ between his lips.
in a state of sleep
From this reading The Colonel was walking up and down in the Plaza opposite, smoking a cigarette; for when not eating or asleep, an Argentine gentleman is seldom seen without the thin, white _cigarrillo_ between his lips.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A WONDERFUL DAY PROMPTLY at four, the huge red machine puffed up to the front curbing.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The Colonel was walking up and down in the Plaza opposite, smoking a cigarette; for when not eating or asleep, an Argentine gentleman is seldom seen without the thin, white _cigarrillo_ between his lips.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It took but a few moments to reach his sister's _casa_,[3] and the maid who answered his ring in the narrow vestibule that opened directly onto the street told him the family were having _máte_ in the _patio_, which was partly shaded in the late afternoon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was welcomed heartily, and was kissed by each one twice, after the foreign fashion, once on either cheek.
casa
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From this reading It took but a few moments to reach his sister's _casa_,[3] and the maid who answered his ring in the narrow vestibule that opened directly onto the street told him the family were having _máte_ in the _patio_, which was partly shaded in the late afternoon.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading He was welcomed heartily, and was kissed by each one twice, after the foreign fashion, once on either cheek.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading The Colonel was walking up and down in the Plaza opposite, smoking a cigarette; for when not eating or asleep, an Argentine gentleman is seldom seen without the thin, white _cigarrillo_ between his lips.
cigarrillo
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From this reading The Colonel was walking up and down in the Plaza opposite, smoking a cigarette; for when not eating or asleep, an Argentine gentleman is seldom seen without the thin, white _cigarrillo_ between his lips.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading The Colonel was walking up and down in the Plaza opposite, smoking a cigarette; for when not eating or asleep, an Argentine gentleman is seldom seen without the thin, white _cigarrillo_ between his lips.
curbingnounUS /ˈkɜːrbɪŋ/
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
From this reading A WONDERFUL DAY PROMPTLY at four, the huge red machine puffed up to the front curbing.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A WONDERFUL DAY PROMPTLY at four, the huge red machine puffed up to the front curbing.
without deviation
From this reading It took but a few moments to reach his sister's _casa_,[3] and the maid who answered his ring in the narrow vestibule that opened directly onto the street told him the family were having _máte_ in the _patio_, which was partly shaded in the late afternoon.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading He looked most distinguished in his scarlet and green uniform.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The Colonel was walking up and down in the Plaza opposite, smoking a cigarette; for when not eating or asleep, an Argentine gentleman is seldom seen without the thin, white _cigarrillo_ between his lips.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He was welcomed heartily, and was kissed by each one twice, after the foreign fashion, once on either cheek.
the act of consuming food
From this reading The Colonel was walking up and down in the Plaza opposite, smoking a cigarette; for when not eating or asleep, an Argentine gentleman is seldom seen without the thin, white _cigarrillo_ between his lips.
one or the other of two
From this reading He was welcomed heartily, and was kissed by each one twice, after the foreign fashion, once on either cheek.
a social unit living together
From this reading It took but a few moments to reach his sister's _casa_,[3] and the maid who answered his ring in the narrow vestibule that opened directly onto the street told him the family were having _máte_ in the _patio_, which was partly shaded in the late afternoon.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was welcomed heartily, and was kissed by each one twice, after the foreign fashion, once on either cheek.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It took but a few moments to reach his sister's _casa_,[3] and the maid who answered his ring in the narrow vestibule that opened directly onto the street told him the family were having _máte_ in the _patio_, which was partly shaded in the late afternoon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Colonel was walking up and down in the Plaza opposite, smoking a cigarette; for when not eating or asleep, an Argentine gentleman is seldom seen without the thin, white _cigarrillo_ between his lips.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading He was welcomed heartily, and was kissed by each one twice, after the foreign fashion, once on either cheek.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading A WONDERFUL DAY PROMPTLY at four, the huge red machine puffed up to the front curbing.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A WONDERFUL DAY PROMPTLY at four, the huge red machine puffed up to the front curbing.
a man of refinement
From this reading The Colonel was walking up and down in the Plaza opposite, smoking a cigarette; for when not eating or asleep, an Argentine gentleman is seldom seen without the thin, white _cigarrillo_ between his lips.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading He looked most distinguished in his scarlet and green uniform.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It took but a few moments to reach his sister's _casa_,[3] and the maid who answered his ring in the narrow vestibule that opened directly onto the street told him the family were having _máte_ in the _patio_, which was partly shaded in the late afternoon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked most distinguished in his scarlet and green uniform.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading He was welcomed heartily, and was kissed by each one twice, after the foreign fashion, once on either cheek.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It took but a few moments to reach his sister's _casa_,[3] and the maid who answered his ring in the narrow vestibule that opened directly onto the street told him the family were having _máte_ in the _patio_, which was partly shaded in the late afternoon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Colonel was walking up and down in the Plaza opposite, smoking a cigarette; for when not eating or asleep, an Argentine gentleman is seldom seen without the thin, white _cigarrillo_ between his lips.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading A WONDERFUL DAY PROMPTLY at four, the huge red machine puffed up to the front curbing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Colonel was walking up and down in the Plaza opposite, smoking a cigarette; for when not eating or asleep, an Argentine gentleman is seldom seen without the thin, white _cigarrillo_ between his lips.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Colonel was walking up and down in the Plaza opposite, smoking a cigarette; for when not eating or asleep, an Argentine gentleman is seldom seen without the thin, white _cigarrillo_ between his lips.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It took but a few moments to reach his sister's _casa_,[3] and the maid who answered his ring in the narrow vestibule that opened directly onto the street told him the family were having _máte_ in the _patio_, which was partly shaded in the late afternoon.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading He was welcomed heartily, and was kissed by each one twice, after the foreign fashion, once on either cheek.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It took but a few moments to reach his sister's _casa_,[3] and the maid who answered his ring in the narrow vestibule that opened directly onto the street told him the family were having _máte_ in the _patio_, which was partly shaded in the late afternoon.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The Colonel was walking up and down in the Plaza opposite, smoking a cigarette; for when not eating or asleep, an Argentine gentleman is seldom seen without the thin, white _cigarrillo_ between his lips.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked most distinguished in his scarlet and green uniform.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading A WONDERFUL DAY PROMPTLY at four, the huge red machine puffed up to the front curbing.
a female domestic
From this reading It took but a few moments to reach his sister's _casa_,[3] and the maid who answered his ring in the narrow vestibule that opened directly onto the street told him the family were having _máte_ in the _patio_, which was partly shaded in the late afternoon.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading It took but a few moments to reach his sister's _casa_,[3] and the maid who answered his ring in the narrow vestibule that opened directly onto the street told him the family were having _máte_ in the _patio_, which was partly shaded in the late afternoon.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He looked most distinguished in his scarlet and green uniform.
máte
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It took but a few moments to reach his sister's _casa_,[3] and the maid who answered his ring in the narrow vestibule that opened directly onto the street told him the family were having _máte_ in the _patio_, which was partly shaded in the late afternoon.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading It took but a few moments to reach his sister's _casa_,[3] and the maid who answered his ring in the narrow vestibule that opened directly onto the street told him the family were having _máte_ in the _patio_, which was partly shaded in the late afternoon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Colonel was walking up and down in the Plaza opposite, smoking a cigarette; for when not eating or asleep, an Argentine gentleman is seldom seen without the thin, white _cigarrillo_ between his lips.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was welcomed heartily, and was kissed by each one twice, after the foreign fashion, once on either cheek.
on one occasion
From this reading He was welcomed heartily, and was kissed by each one twice, after the foreign fashion, once on either cheek.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was welcomed heartily, and was kissed by each one twice, after the foreign fashion, once on either cheek.
ontoprepositionUS /ˈɑːntuː/
moving to a position on a surface
From this reading It took but a few moments to reach his sister's _casa_,[3] and the maid who answered his ring in the narrow vestibule that opened directly onto the street told him the family were having _máte_ in the _patio_, which was partly shaded in the late afternoon.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading It took but a few moments to reach his sister's _casa_,[3] and the maid who answered his ring in the narrow vestibule that opened directly onto the street told him the family were having _máte_ in the _patio_, which was partly shaded in the late afternoon.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The Colonel was walking up and down in the Plaza opposite, smoking a cigarette; for when not eating or asleep, an Argentine gentleman is seldom seen without the thin, white _cigarrillo_ between his lips.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Colonel was walking up and down in the Plaza opposite, smoking a cigarette; for when not eating or asleep, an Argentine gentleman is seldom seen without the thin, white _cigarrillo_ between his lips.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading It took but a few moments to reach his sister's _casa_,[3] and the maid who answered his ring in the narrow vestibule that opened directly onto the street told him the family were having _máte_ in the _patio_, which was partly shaded in the late afternoon.
pationounUS /ˈpætioʊ/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading It took but a few moments to reach his sister's _casa_,[3] and the maid who answered his ring in the narrow vestibule that opened directly onto the street told him the family were having _máte_ in the _patio_, which was partly shaded in the late afternoon.
PlazanounUS /ˈplɑːzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading The Colonel was walking up and down in the Plaza opposite, smoking a cigarette; for when not eating or asleep, an Argentine gentleman is seldom seen without the thin, white _cigarrillo_ between his lips.
with little or no delay
From this reading A WONDERFUL DAY PROMPTLY at four, the huge red machine puffed up to the front curbing.
puffedadjectiveUS /pʌft/
gathered for protruding fullness
From this reading A WONDERFUL DAY PROMPTLY at four, the huge red machine puffed up to the front curbing.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It took but a few moments to reach his sister's _casa_,[3] and the maid who answered his ring in the narrow vestibule that opened directly onto the street told him the family were having _máte_ in the _patio_, which was partly shaded in the late afternoon.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading A WONDERFUL DAY PROMPTLY at four, the huge red machine puffed up to the front curbing.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading It took but a few moments to reach his sister's _casa_,[3] and the maid who answered his ring in the narrow vestibule that opened directly onto the street told him the family were having _máte_ in the _patio_, which was partly shaded in the late afternoon.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading He looked most distinguished in his scarlet and green uniform.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Colonel was walking up and down in the Plaza opposite, smoking a cigarette; for when not eating or asleep, an Argentine gentleman is seldom seen without the thin, white _cigarrillo_ between his lips.
not often
From this reading The Colonel was walking up and down in the Plaza opposite, smoking a cigarette; for when not eating or asleep, an Argentine gentleman is seldom seen without the thin, white _cigarrillo_ between his lips.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading It took but a few moments to reach his sister's _casa_,[3] and the maid who answered his ring in the narrow vestibule that opened directly onto the street told him the family were having _máte_ in the _patio_, which was partly shaded in the late afternoon.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading It took but a few moments to reach his sister's _casa_,[3] and the maid who answered his ring in the narrow vestibule that opened directly onto the street told him the family were having _máte_ in the _patio_, which was partly shaded in the late afternoon.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading The Colonel was walking up and down in the Plaza opposite, smoking a cigarette; for when not eating or asleep, an Argentine gentleman is seldom seen without the thin, white _cigarrillo_ between his lips.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It took but a few moments to reach his sister's _casa_,[3] and the maid who answered his ring in the narrow vestibule that opened directly onto the street told him the family were having _máte_ in the _patio_, which was partly shaded in the late afternoon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It took but a few moments to reach his sister's _casa_,[3] and the maid who answered his ring in the narrow vestibule that opened directly onto the street told him the family were having _máte_ in the _patio_, which was partly shaded in the late afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WONDERFUL DAY PROMPTLY at four, the huge red machine puffed up to the front curbing.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading The Colonel was walking up and down in the Plaza opposite, smoking a cigarette; for when not eating or asleep, an Argentine gentleman is seldom seen without the thin, white _cigarrillo_ between his lips.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A WONDERFUL DAY PROMPTLY at four, the huge red machine puffed up to the front curbing.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading It took but a few moments to reach his sister's _casa_,[3] and the maid who answered his ring in the narrow vestibule that opened directly onto the street told him the family were having _máte_ in the _patio_, which was partly shaded in the late afternoon.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It took but a few moments to reach his sister's _casa_,[3] and the maid who answered his ring in the narrow vestibule that opened directly onto the street told him the family were having _máte_ in the _patio_, which was partly shaded in the late afternoon.
two times
From this reading He was welcomed heartily, and was kissed by each one twice, after the foreign fashion, once on either cheek.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading He looked most distinguished in his scarlet and green uniform.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A WONDERFUL DAY PROMPTLY at four, the huge red machine puffed up to the front curbing.
vestibulenounUS /ˈvestɪbjuːl/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading It took but a few moments to reach his sister's _casa_,[3] and the maid who answered his ring in the narrow vestibule that opened directly onto the street told him the family were having _máte_ in the _patio_, which was partly shaded in the late afternoon.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading The Colonel was walking up and down in the Plaza opposite, smoking a cigarette; for when not eating or asleep, an Argentine gentleman is seldom seen without the thin, white _cigarrillo_ between his lips.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Colonel was walking up and down in the Plaza opposite, smoking a cigarette; for when not eating or asleep, an Argentine gentleman is seldom seen without the thin, white _cigarrillo_ between his lips.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading He was welcomed heartily, and was kissed by each one twice, after the foreign fashion, once on either cheek.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It took but a few moments to reach his sister's _casa_,[3] and the maid who answered his ring in the narrow vestibule that opened directly onto the street told him the family were having _máte_ in the _patio_, which was partly shaded in the late afternoon.
at the time that
From this reading The Colonel was walking up and down in the Plaza opposite, smoking a cigarette; for when not eating or asleep, an Argentine gentleman is seldom seen without the thin, white _cigarrillo_ between his lips.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It took but a few moments to reach his sister's _casa_,[3] and the maid who answered his ring in the narrow vestibule that opened directly onto the street told him the family were having _máte_ in the _patio_, which was partly shaded in the late afternoon.
a Caucasian
From this reading The Colonel was walking up and down in the Plaza opposite, smoking a cigarette; for when not eating or asleep, an Argentine gentleman is seldom seen without the thin, white _cigarrillo_ between his lips.
which person or people
From this reading It took but a few moments to reach his sister's _casa_,[3] and the maid who answered his ring in the narrow vestibule that opened directly onto the street told him the family were having _máte_ in the _patio_, which was partly shaded in the late afternoon.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The Colonel was walking up and down in the Plaza opposite, smoking a cigarette; for when not eating or asleep, an Argentine gentleman is seldom seen without the thin, white _cigarrillo_ between his lips.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading A WONDERFUL DAY PROMPTLY at four, the huge red machine puffed up to the front curbing.
