used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He removed his hat and drew a deep, long breath.
equally
From this reading He was walking at that slow pace characteristic alike of deep thought and laziness, and was making his way toward the Plaza of Binondo.
(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 Men of all nationalities passed by in swift carriages or in slow-going, rented calesas.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Ibarra was still confused, but the evening breeze, which, in Manila, is at this time of the year always cool and refreshing, seemed gently to lift the hazy mist which hung over his eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HERETIC AND REVOLUTIONIST.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ibarra was still confused, but the evening breeze, which, in Manila, is at this time of the year always cool and refreshing, seemed gently to lift the hazy mist which hung over his eyes.
Binondo
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From this reading He was walking at that slow pace characteristic alike of deep thought and laziness, and was making his way toward the Plaza of Binondo.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading He removed his hat and drew a deep, long breath.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Ibarra was still confused, but the evening breeze, which, in Manila, is at this time of the year always cool and refreshing, seemed gently to lift the hazy mist which hung over his eyes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ibarra was still confused, but the evening breeze, which, in Manila, is at this time of the year always cool and refreshing, seemed gently to lift the hazy mist which hung over his eyes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Men of all nationalities passed by in swift carriages or in slow-going, rented calesas.
calesas
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From this reading Men of all nationalities passed by in swift carriages or in slow-going, rented calesas.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Men of all nationalities passed by in swift carriages or in slow-going, rented calesas.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading He was walking at that slow pace characteristic alike of deep thought and laziness, and was making his way toward the Plaza of Binondo.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Ibarra was still confused, but the evening breeze, which, in Manila, is at this time of the year always cool and refreshing, seemed gently to lift the hazy mist which hung over his eyes.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Ibarra was still confused, but the evening breeze, which, in Manila, is at this time of the year always cool and refreshing, seemed gently to lift the hazy mist which hung over his eyes.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He removed his hat and drew a deep, long breath.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He removed his hat and drew a deep, long breath.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Ibarra was still confused, but the evening breeze, which, in Manila, is at this time of the year always cool and refreshing, seemed gently to lift the hazy mist which hung over his eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Ibarra was still confused, but the evening breeze, which, in Manila, is at this time of the year always cool and refreshing, seemed gently to lift the hazy mist which hung over his eyes.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Ibarra was still confused, but the evening breeze, which, in Manila, is at this time of the year always cool and refreshing, seemed gently to lift the hazy mist which hung over his eyes.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading He removed his hat and drew a deep, long breath.
hazyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪzi/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading Ibarra was still confused, but the evening breeze, which, in Manila, is at this time of the year always cool and refreshing, seemed gently to lift the hazy mist which hung over his eyes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He removed his hat and drew a deep, long breath.
HERETICnounUS /ˈherətɪk/
a person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the dogma of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading HERETIC AND REVOLUTIONIST.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ibarra was still confused, but the evening breeze, which, in Manila, is at this time of the year always cool and refreshing, seemed gently to lift the hazy mist which hung over his eyes.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Ibarra was still confused, but the evening breeze, which, in Manila, is at this time of the year always cool and refreshing, seemed gently to lift the hazy mist which hung over his eyes.
Ibarra
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From this reading Ibarra was still confused, but the evening breeze, which, in Manila, is at this time of the year always cool and refreshing, seemed gently to lift the hazy mist which hung over his eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ibarra was still confused, but the evening breeze, which, in Manila, is at this time of the year always cool and refreshing, seemed gently to lift the hazy mist which hung over his eyes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ibarra was still confused, but the evening breeze, which, in Manila, is at this time of the year always cool and refreshing, seemed gently to lift the hazy mist which hung over his eyes.
lazinessnounUS /ˈleɪzinəs/
inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
From this reading He was walking at that slow pace characteristic alike of deep thought and laziness, and was making his way toward the Plaza of Binondo.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Ibarra was still confused, but the evening breeze, which, in Manila, is at this time of the year always cool and refreshing, seemed gently to lift the hazy mist which hung over his eyes.
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 He removed his hat and drew a deep, long breath.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He was walking at that slow pace characteristic alike of deep thought and laziness, and was making his way toward the Plaza of Binondo.
ManilanounUS /məˈnɪlə/
a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
From this reading Ibarra was still confused, but the evening breeze, which, in Manila, is at this time of the year always cool and refreshing, seemed gently to lift the hazy mist which hung over his eyes.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men of all nationalities passed by in swift carriages or in slow-going, rented calesas.
become covered with mist
From this reading Ibarra was still confused, but the evening breeze, which, in Manila, is at this time of the year always cool and refreshing, seemed gently to lift the hazy mist which hung over his eyes.
nationalitiesnounUS /ˌnæʃəˈnælɪtiz/
plural of “nationality” — people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation
From this reading Men of all nationalities passed by in swift carriages or in slow-going, rented calesas.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ibarra was still confused, but the evening breeze, which, in Manila, is at this time of the year always cool and refreshing, seemed gently to lift the hazy mist which hung over his eyes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Men of all nationalities passed by in swift carriages or in slow-going, rented calesas.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Ibarra was still confused, but the evening breeze, which, in Manila, is at this time of the year always cool and refreshing, seemed gently to lift the hazy mist which hung over his eyes.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading He was walking at that slow pace characteristic alike of deep thought and laziness, and was making his way toward the Plaza of Binondo.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Men of all nationalities passed by in swift carriages or in slow-going, rented calesas.
PlazanounUS /ˈplɑːzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading He was walking at that slow pace characteristic alike of deep thought and laziness, and was making his way toward the Plaza of Binondo.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading Ibarra was still confused, but the evening breeze, which, in Manila, is at this time of the year always cool and refreshing, seemed gently to lift the hazy mist which hung over his eyes.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading He removed his hat and drew a deep, long breath.
rentedverbUS /ˈrentɪd/
past form of “rent” — let for money
From this reading Men of all nationalities passed by in swift carriages or in slow-going, rented calesas.
REVOLUTIONISTnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃənɪst/
a radical supporter of political or social revolution
From this reading HERETIC AND REVOLUTIONIST.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Ibarra was still confused, but the evening breeze, which, in Manila, is at this time of the year always cool and refreshing, seemed gently to lift the hazy mist which hung over his eyes.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading He was walking at that slow pace characteristic alike of deep thought and laziness, and was making his way toward the Plaza of Binondo.
slow-going
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From this reading Men of all nationalities passed by in swift carriages or in slow-going, rented calesas.
not in physical motion
From this reading Ibarra was still confused, but the evening breeze, which, in Manila, is at this time of the year always cool and refreshing, seemed gently to lift the hazy mist which hung over his eyes.
moving very fast
From this reading Men of all nationalities passed by in swift carriages or in slow-going, rented calesas.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was walking at that slow pace characteristic alike of deep thought and laziness, and was making his way toward the Plaza of Binondo.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ibarra was still confused, but the evening breeze, which, in Manila, is at this time of the year always cool and refreshing, seemed gently to lift the hazy mist which hung over his eyes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Ibarra was still confused, but the evening breeze, which, in Manila, is at this time of the year always cool and refreshing, seemed gently to lift the hazy mist which hung over his eyes.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was walking at that slow pace characteristic alike of deep thought and laziness, and was making his way toward the Plaza of Binondo.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Ibarra was still confused, but the evening breeze, which, in Manila, is at this time of the year always cool and refreshing, seemed gently to lift the hazy mist which hung over his eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ibarra was still confused, but the evening breeze, which, in Manila, is at this time of the year always cool and refreshing, seemed gently to lift the hazy mist which hung over his eyes.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He was walking at that slow pace characteristic alike of deep thought and laziness, and was making his way toward the Plaza of Binondo.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading He was walking at that slow pace characteristic alike of deep thought and laziness, and was making his way toward the Plaza of Binondo.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ibarra was still confused, but the evening breeze, which, in Manila, is at this time of the year always cool and refreshing, seemed gently to lift the hazy mist which hung over his eyes.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was walking at that slow pace characteristic alike of deep thought and laziness, and was making his way toward the Plaza of Binondo.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ibarra was still confused, but the evening breeze, which, in Manila, is at this time of the year always cool and refreshing, seemed gently to lift the hazy mist which hung over his eyes.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Ibarra was still confused, but the evening breeze, which, in Manila, is at this time of the year always cool and refreshing, seemed gently to lift the hazy mist which hung over his eyes.
