Chapter X

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The term closed on the twenty-seventh of March, and the principal had arranged for a great "fiesta" in honor of the occasion, consisting of music and addresses in the morning, athletic exercises in the afternoon, and a grand "baile" at night.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A temporary stage, erected by the boys of the manual training classes, was placed at the north end of the plaza, and long before the appointed hour the square was filled with gayly dressed women, and men in the whitest of suits, who walked about under the trees or sat on the green grass to await the commencement exercises.

plural of “address” — (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored

From this reading The term closed on the twenty-seventh of March, and the principal had arranged for a great "fiesta" in honor of the occasion, consisting of music and addresses in the morning, athletic exercises in the afternoon, and a grand "baile" at night.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The term closed on the twenty-seventh of March, and the principal had arranged for a great "fiesta" in honor of the occasion, consisting of music and addresses in the morning, athletic exercises in the afternoon, and a grand "baile" at night.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading FRANCISCO'S GRADUATION AND TRIP TO MANILA At last the day came when Francisco had completed his course in the provincial school and was ready to receive his certificate of graduation.

subject to appointment

From this reading A temporary stage, erected by the boys of the manual training classes, was placed at the north end of the plaza, and long before the appointed hour the square was filled with gayly dressed women, and men in the whitest of suits, who walked about under the trees or sat on the green grass to await the commencement exercises.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading The term closed on the twenty-seventh of March, and the principal had arranged for a great "fiesta" in honor of the occasion, consisting of music and addresses in the morning, athletic exercises in the afternoon, and a grand "baile" at night.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading FRANCISCO'S GRADUATION AND TRIP TO MANILA At last the day came when Francisco had completed his course in the provincial school and was ready to receive his certificate of graduation.

relating to or befitting athletics or athletes

From this reading The term closed on the twenty-seventh of March, and the principal had arranged for a great "fiesta" in honor of the occasion, consisting of music and addresses in the morning, athletic exercises in the afternoon, and a grand "baile" at night.

look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading A temporary stage, erected by the boys of the manual training classes, was placed at the north end of the plaza, and long before the appointed hour the square was filled with gayly dressed women, and men in the whitest of suits, who walked about under the trees or sat on the green grass to await the commencement exercises.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The term closed on the twenty-seventh of March, and the principal had arranged for a great "fiesta" in honor of the occasion, consisting of music and addresses in the morning, athletic exercises in the afternoon, and a grand "baile" at night.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A temporary stage, erected by the boys of the manual training classes, was placed at the north end of the plaza, and long before the appointed hour the square was filled with gayly dressed women, and men in the whitest of suits, who walked about under the trees or sat on the green grass to await the commencement exercises.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A temporary stage, erected by the boys of the manual training classes, was placed at the north end of the plaza, and long before the appointed hour the square was filled with gayly dressed women, and men in the whitest of suits, who walked about under the trees or sat on the green grass to await the commencement exercises.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A temporary stage, erected by the boys of the manual training classes, was placed at the north end of the plaza, and long before the appointed hour the square was filled with gayly dressed women, and men in the whitest of suits, who walked about under the trees or sat on the green grass to await the commencement exercises.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading FRANCISCO'S GRADUATION AND TRIP TO MANILA At last the day came when Francisco had completed his course in the provincial school and was ready to receive his certificate of graduation.

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading The graduates sat in the center, the chief officials on their right, and the faculty of the school on their left.

a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts

From this reading FRANCISCO'S GRADUATION AND TRIP TO MANILA At last the day came when Francisco had completed his course in the provincial school and was ready to receive his certificate of graduation.

a person who is in charge

From this reading The graduates sat in the center, the chief officials on their right, and the faculty of the school on their left.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading A temporary stage, erected by the boys of the manual training classes, was placed at the north end of the plaza, and long before the appointed hour the square was filled with gayly dressed women, and men in the whitest of suits, who walked about under the trees or sat on the green grass to await the commencement exercises.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading The term closed on the twenty-seventh of March, and the principal had arranged for a great "fiesta" in honor of the occasion, consisting of music and addresses in the morning, athletic exercises in the afternoon, and a grand "baile" at night.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading A temporary stage, erected by the boys of the manual training classes, was placed at the north end of the plaza, and long before the appointed hour the square was filled with gayly dressed women, and men in the whitest of suits, who walked about under the trees or sat on the green grass to await the commencement exercises.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading FRANCISCO'S GRADUATION AND TRIP TO MANILA At last the day came when Francisco had completed his course in the provincial school and was ready to receive his certificate of graduation.

-ing form of “consist” — originate

From this reading The term closed on the twenty-seventh of March, and the principal had arranged for a great "fiesta" in honor of the occasion, consisting of music and addresses in the morning, athletic exercises in the afternoon, and a grand "baile" at night.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading FRANCISCO'S GRADUATION AND TRIP TO MANILA At last the day came when Francisco had completed his course in the provincial school and was ready to receive his certificate of graduation.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading FRANCISCO'S GRADUATION AND TRIP TO MANILA At last the day came when Francisco had completed his course in the provincial school and was ready to receive his certificate of graduation.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Promptly at ten o'clock the procession issued from the front door of the schoolhouse, filed into the plaza, and took seats on the stage.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading A temporary stage, erected by the boys of the manual training classes, was placed at the north end of the plaza, and long before the appointed hour the square was filled with gayly dressed women, and men in the whitest of suits, who walked about under the trees or sat on the green grass to await the commencement exercises.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading A temporary stage, erected by the boys of the manual training classes, was placed at the north end of the plaza, and long before the appointed hour the square was filled with gayly dressed women, and men in the whitest of suits, who walked about under the trees or sat on the green grass to await the commencement exercises.

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading A temporary stage, erected by the boys of the manual training classes, was placed at the north end of the plaza, and long before the appointed hour the square was filled with gayly dressed women, and men in the whitest of suits, who walked about under the trees or sat on the green grass to await the commencement exercises.

plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading The term closed on the twenty-seventh of March, and the principal had arranged for a great "fiesta" in honor of the occasion, consisting of music and addresses in the morning, athletic exercises in the afternoon, and a grand "baile" at night.

one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading The graduates sat in the center, the chief officials on their right, and the faculty of the school on their left.

an elaborate party (often outdoors)

From this reading The term closed on the twenty-seventh of March, and the principal had arranged for a great "fiesta" in honor of the occasion, consisting of music and addresses in the morning, athletic exercises in the afternoon, and a grand "baile" at night.

past form of “file” — record in a public office or in a court of law

From this reading Promptly at ten o'clock the procession issued from the front door of the schoolhouse, filed into the plaza, and took seats on the stage.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading A temporary stage, erected by the boys of the manual training classes, was placed at the north end of the plaza, and long before the appointed hour the square was filled with gayly dressed women, and men in the whitest of suits, who walked about under the trees or sat on the green grass to await the commencement exercises.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The term closed on the twenty-seventh of March, and the principal had arranged for a great "fiesta" in honor of the occasion, consisting of music and addresses in the morning, athletic exercises in the afternoon, and a grand "baile" at night.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading FRANCISCO'S GRADUATION AND TRIP TO MANILA At last the day came when Francisco had completed his course in the provincial school and was ready to receive his certificate of graduation.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading FRANCISCO'S GRADUATION AND TRIP TO MANILA At last the day came when Francisco had completed his course in the provincial school and was ready to receive his certificate of graduation.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Promptly at ten o'clock the procession issued from the front door of the schoolhouse, filed into the plaza, and took seats on the stage.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Promptly at ten o'clock the procession issued from the front door of the schoolhouse, filed into the plaza, and took seats on the stage.

in a joyous manner

From this reading A temporary stage, erected by the boys of the manual training classes, was placed at the north end of the plaza, and long before the appointed hour the square was filled with gayly dressed women, and men in the whitest of suits, who walked about under the trees or sat on the green grass to await the commencement exercises.

plural of “graduate” — a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)

From this reading The graduates sat in the center, the chief officials on their right, and the faculty of the school on their left.

the successful completion of a program of study

From this reading FRANCISCO'S GRADUATION AND TRIP TO MANILA At last the day came when Francisco had completed his course in the provincial school and was ready to receive his certificate of graduation.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading The term closed on the twenty-seventh of March, and the principal had arranged for a great "fiesta" in honor of the occasion, consisting of music and addresses in the morning, athletic exercises in the afternoon, and a grand "baile" at night.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading A temporary stage, erected by the boys of the manual training classes, was placed at the north end of the plaza, and long before the appointed hour the square was filled with gayly dressed women, and men in the whitest of suits, who walked about under the trees or sat on the green grass to await the commencement exercises.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The term closed on the twenty-seventh of March, and the principal had arranged for a great "fiesta" in honor of the occasion, consisting of music and addresses in the morning, athletic exercises in the afternoon, and a grand "baile" at night.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading A temporary stage, erected by the boys of the manual training classes, was placed at the north end of the plaza, and long before the appointed hour the square was filled with gayly dressed women, and men in the whitest of suits, who walked about under the trees or sat on the green grass to await the commencement exercises.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading FRANCISCO'S GRADUATION AND TRIP TO MANILA At last the day came when Francisco had completed his course in the provincial school and was ready to receive his certificate of graduation.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading FRANCISCO'S GRADUATION AND TRIP TO MANILA At last the day came when Francisco had completed his course in the provincial school and was ready to receive his certificate of graduation.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading The term closed on the twenty-seventh of March, and the principal had arranged for a great "fiesta" in honor of the occasion, consisting of music and addresses in the morning, athletic exercises in the afternoon, and a grand "baile" at night.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading A temporary stage, erected by the boys of the manual training classes, was placed at the north end of the plaza, and long before the appointed hour the square was filled with gayly dressed women, and men in the whitest of suits, who walked about under the trees or sat on the green grass to await the commencement exercises.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading FRANCISCO'S GRADUATION AND TRIP TO MANILA At last the day came when Francisco had completed his course in the provincial school and was ready to receive his certificate of graduation.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Promptly at ten o'clock the procession issued from the front door of the schoolhouse, filed into the plaza, and took seats on the stage.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Promptly at ten o'clock the procession issued from the front door of the schoolhouse, filed into the plaza, and took seats on the stage.

immediately past

From this reading FRANCISCO'S GRADUATION AND TRIP TO MANILA At last the day came when Francisco had completed his course in the provincial school and was ready to receive his certificate of graduation.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The graduates sat in the center, the chief officials on their right, and the faculty of the school on their left.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading A temporary stage, erected by the boys of the manual training classes, was placed at the north end of the plaza, and long before the appointed hour the square was filled with gayly dressed women, and men in the whitest of suits, who walked about under the trees or sat on the green grass to await the commencement exercises.

a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp

From this reading FRANCISCO'S GRADUATION AND TRIP TO MANILA At last the day came when Francisco had completed his course in the provincial school and was ready to receive his certificate of graduation.

a small handbook

From this reading A temporary stage, erected by the boys of the manual training classes, was placed at the north end of the plaza, and long before the appointed hour the square was filled with gayly dressed women, and men in the whitest of suits, who walked about under the trees or sat on the green grass to await the commencement exercises.

march in a procession

From this reading The term closed on the twenty-seventh of March, and the principal had arranged for a great "fiesta" in honor of the occasion, consisting of music and addresses in the morning, athletic exercises in the afternoon, and a grand "baile" at night.

the force of workers available

From this reading A temporary stage, erected by the boys of the manual training classes, was placed at the north end of the plaza, and long before the appointed hour the square was filled with gayly dressed women, and men in the whitest of suits, who walked about under the trees or sat on the green grass to await the commencement exercises.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The term closed on the twenty-seventh of March, and the principal had arranged for a great "fiesta" in honor of the occasion, consisting of music and addresses in the morning, athletic exercises in the afternoon, and a grand "baile" at night.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading The term closed on the twenty-seventh of March, and the principal had arranged for a great "fiesta" in honor of the occasion, consisting of music and addresses in the morning, athletic exercises in the afternoon, and a grand "baile" at night.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The term closed on the twenty-seventh of March, and the principal had arranged for a great "fiesta" in honor of the occasion, consisting of music and addresses in the morning, athletic exercises in the afternoon, and a grand "baile" at night.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading A temporary stage, erected by the boys of the manual training classes, was placed at the north end of the plaza, and long before the appointed hour the square was filled with gayly dressed women, and men in the whitest of suits, who walked about under the trees or sat on the green grass to await the commencement exercises.

according to the clock

From this reading Promptly at ten o'clock the procession issued from the front door of the schoolhouse, filed into the plaza, and took seats on the stage.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading The term closed on the twenty-seventh of March, and the principal had arranged for a great "fiesta" in honor of the occasion, consisting of music and addresses in the morning, athletic exercises in the afternoon, and a grand "baile" at night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FRANCISCO'S GRADUATION AND TRIP TO MANILA At last the day came when Francisco had completed his course in the provincial school and was ready to receive his certificate of graduation.

plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading The graduates sat in the center, the chief officials on their right, and the faculty of the school on their left.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The term closed on the twenty-seventh of March, and the principal had arranged for a great "fiesta" in honor of the occasion, consisting of music and addresses in the morning, athletic exercises in the afternoon, and a grand "baile" at night.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A temporary stage, erected by the boys of the manual training classes, was placed at the north end of the plaza, and long before the appointed hour the square was filled with gayly dressed women, and men in the whitest of suits, who walked about under the trees or sat on the green grass to await the commencement exercises.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading A temporary stage, erected by the boys of the manual training classes, was placed at the north end of the plaza, and long before the appointed hour the square was filled with gayly dressed women, and men in the whitest of suits, who walked about under the trees or sat on the green grass to await the commencement exercises.

a public square with room for pedestrians

From this reading A temporary stage, erected by the boys of the manual training classes, was placed at the north end of the plaza, and long before the appointed hour the square was filled with gayly dressed women, and men in the whitest of suits, who walked about under the trees or sat on the green grass to await the commencement exercises.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading The term closed on the twenty-seventh of March, and the principal had arranged for a great "fiesta" in honor of the occasion, consisting of music and addresses in the morning, athletic exercises in the afternoon, and a grand "baile" at night.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading Promptly at ten o'clock the procession issued from the front door of the schoolhouse, filed into the plaza, and took seats on the stage.

with little or no delay

From this reading Promptly at ten o'clock the procession issued from the front door of the schoolhouse, filed into the plaza, and took seats on the stage.

of or associated with a province

From this reading FRANCISCO'S GRADUATION AND TRIP TO MANILA At last the day came when Francisco had completed his course in the provincial school and was ready to receive his certificate of graduation.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading FRANCISCO'S GRADUATION AND TRIP TO MANILA At last the day came when Francisco had completed his course in the provincial school and was ready to receive his certificate of graduation.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading FRANCISCO'S GRADUATION AND TRIP TO MANILA At last the day came when Francisco had completed his course in the provincial school and was ready to receive his certificate of graduation.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The graduates sat in the center, the chief officials on their right, and the faculty of the school on their left.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading A temporary stage, erected by the boys of the manual training classes, was placed at the north end of the plaza, and long before the appointed hour the square was filled with gayly dressed women, and men in the whitest of suits, who walked about under the trees or sat on the green grass to await the commencement exercises.

an educational institution

From this reading FRANCISCO'S GRADUATION AND TRIP TO MANILA At last the day came when Francisco had completed his course in the provincial school and was ready to receive his certificate of graduation.

a building where young people receive education

From this reading Promptly at ten o'clock the procession issued from the front door of the schoolhouse, filed into the plaza, and took seats on the stage.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading Promptly at ten o'clock the procession issued from the front door of the schoolhouse, filed into the plaza, and took seats on the stage.

make square

From this reading A temporary stage, erected by the boys of the manual training classes, was placed at the north end of the plaza, and long before the appointed hour the square was filled with gayly dressed women, and men in the whitest of suits, who walked about under the trees or sat on the green grass to await the commencement exercises.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading A temporary stage, erected by the boys of the manual training classes, was placed at the north end of the plaza, and long before the appointed hour the square was filled with gayly dressed women, and men in the whitest of suits, who walked about under the trees or sat on the green grass to await the commencement exercises.

plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color

From this reading A temporary stage, erected by the boys of the manual training classes, was placed at the north end of the plaza, and long before the appointed hour the square was filled with gayly dressed women, and men in the whitest of suits, who walked about under the trees or sat on the green grass to await the commencement exercises.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading A temporary stage, erected by the boys of the manual training classes, was placed at the north end of the plaza, and long before the appointed hour the square was filled with gayly dressed women, and men in the whitest of suits, who walked about under the trees or sat on the green grass to await the commencement exercises.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Promptly at ten o'clock the procession issued from the front door of the schoolhouse, filed into the plaza, and took seats on the stage.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading The term closed on the twenty-seventh of March, and the principal had arranged for a great "fiesta" in honor of the occasion, consisting of music and addresses in the morning, athletic exercises in the afternoon, and a grand "baile" at night.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading FRANCISCO'S GRADUATION AND TRIP TO MANILA At last the day came when Francisco had completed his course in the provincial school and was ready to receive his certificate of graduation.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The graduates sat in the center, the chief officials on their right, and the faculty of the school on their left.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading FRANCISCO'S GRADUATION AND TRIP TO MANILA At last the day came when Francisco had completed his course in the provincial school and was ready to receive his certificate of graduation.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Promptly at ten o'clock the procession issued from the front door of the schoolhouse, filed into the plaza, and took seats on the stage.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading A temporary stage, erected by the boys of the manual training classes, was placed at the north end of the plaza, and long before the appointed hour the square was filled with gayly dressed women, and men in the whitest of suits, who walked about under the trees or sat on the green grass to await the commencement exercises.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading A temporary stage, erected by the boys of the manual training classes, was placed at the north end of the plaza, and long before the appointed hour the square was filled with gayly dressed women, and men in the whitest of suits, who walked about under the trees or sat on the green grass to await the commencement exercises.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading FRANCISCO'S GRADUATION AND TRIP TO MANILA At last the day came when Francisco had completed his course in the provincial school and was ready to receive his certificate of graduation.

coming next after the twenty-sixth in position

From this reading The term closed on the twenty-seventh of March, and the principal had arranged for a great "fiesta" in honor of the occasion, consisting of music and addresses in the morning, athletic exercises in the afternoon, and a grand "baile" at night.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A temporary stage, erected by the boys of the manual training classes, was placed at the north end of the plaza, and long before the appointed hour the square was filled with gayly dressed women, and men in the whitest of suits, who walked about under the trees or sat on the green grass to await the commencement exercises.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading A temporary stage, erected by the boys of the manual training classes, was placed at the north end of the plaza, and long before the appointed hour the square was filled with gayly dressed women, and men in the whitest of suits, who walked about under the trees or sat on the green grass to await the commencement exercises.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading FRANCISCO'S GRADUATION AND TRIP TO MANILA At last the day came when Francisco had completed his course in the provincial school and was ready to receive his certificate of graduation.

at the time that

From this reading FRANCISCO'S GRADUATION AND TRIP TO MANILA At last the day came when Francisco had completed his course in the provincial school and was ready to receive his certificate of graduation.

superlative of “white” — being of the achromatic color of maximum lightness; having little or no hue owing to reflection of almost all incident light

From this reading A temporary stage, erected by the boys of the manual training classes, was placed at the north end of the plaza, and long before the appointed hour the square was filled with gayly dressed women, and men in the whitest of suits, who walked about under the trees or sat on the green grass to await the commencement exercises.

which person or people

From this reading A temporary stage, erected by the boys of the manual training classes, was placed at the north end of the plaza, and long before the appointed hour the square was filled with gayly dressed women, and men in the whitest of suits, who walked about under the trees or sat on the green grass to await the commencement exercises.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A temporary stage, erected by the boys of the manual training classes, was placed at the north end of the plaza, and long before the appointed hour the square was filled with gayly dressed women, and men in the whitest of suits, who walked about under the trees or sat on the green grass to await the commencement exercises.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A temporary stage, erected by the boys of the manual training classes, was placed at the north end of the plaza, and long before the appointed hour the square was filled with gayly dressed women, and men in the whitest of suits, who walked about under the trees or sat on the green grass to await the commencement exercises.