activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading Departing from its habitual monotony, the town is displaying extraordinary activity in the church, houses, streets, cock-pit, and the fields.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Music and the sound of exploding fireworks fill the air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Departing from its habitual monotony, the town is displaying extraordinary activity in the church, houses, streets, cock-pit, and the fields.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Windows are draped with flags and many-colored decorations.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is the tenth of November, the eve of the fiesta to be celebrated in the town of San Diego.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading It is the tenth of November, the eve of the fiesta to be celebrated in the town of San Diego.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Departing from its habitual monotony, the town is displaying extraordinary activity in the church, houses, streets, cock-pit, and the fields.
cock-pit
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From this reading Departing from its habitual monotony, the town is displaying extraordinary activity in the church, houses, streets, cock-pit, and the fields.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading Windows are draped with flags and many-colored decorations.
DepartingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading Departing from its habitual monotony, the town is displaying extraordinary activity in the church, houses, streets, cock-pit, and the fields.
Diego
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From this reading It is the tenth of November, the eve of the fiesta to be celebrated in the town of San Diego.
displayingverbUS /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Departing from its habitual monotony, the town is displaying extraordinary activity in the church, houses, streets, cock-pit, and the fields.
drapedadjectiveUS /dreɪpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Windows are draped with flags and many-colored decorations.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading THE EVE OF THE FIESTA.
explodingverbUS /ɪkˈsploʊdɪŋ/
-ing form of “explode” — cause to burst with a violent release of energy
From this reading Music and the sound of exploding fireworks fill the air.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Departing from its habitual monotony, the town is displaying extraordinary activity in the church, houses, streets, cock-pit, and the fields.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Departing from its habitual monotony, the town is displaying extraordinary activity in the church, houses, streets, cock-pit, and the fields.
FIESTAnounUS /fiˈestə/
an elaborate party (often outdoors)
From this reading THE EVE OF THE FIESTA.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Music and the sound of exploding fireworks fill the air.
fireworksnounUS /ˈfaɪrwɜːrks/
plural of “firework” — (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
From this reading Music and the sound of exploding fireworks fill the air.
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Windows are draped with flags and many-colored decorations.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Departing from its habitual monotony, the town is displaying extraordinary activity in the church, houses, streets, cock-pit, and the fields.
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Departing from its habitual monotony, the town is displaying extraordinary activity in the church, houses, streets, cock-pit, and the fields.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Departing from its habitual monotony, the town is displaying extraordinary activity in the church, houses, streets, cock-pit, and the fields.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is the tenth of November, the eve of the fiesta to be celebrated in the town of San Diego.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the tenth of November, the eve of the fiesta to be celebrated in the town of San Diego.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the tenth of November, the eve of the fiesta to be celebrated in the town of San Diego.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Departing from its habitual monotony, the town is displaying extraordinary activity in the church, houses, streets, cock-pit, and the fields.
many-colored
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From this reading Windows are draped with flags and many-colored decorations.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading Departing from its habitual monotony, the town is displaying extraordinary activity in the church, houses, streets, cock-pit, and the fields.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Music and the sound of exploding fireworks fill the air.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading It is the tenth of November, the eve of the fiesta to be celebrated in the town of San Diego.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EVE OF THE FIESTA.
San
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From this reading It is the tenth of November, the eve of the fiesta to be celebrated in the town of San Diego.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Music and the sound of exploding fireworks fill the air.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Departing from its habitual monotony, the town is displaying extraordinary activity in the church, houses, streets, cock-pit, and the fields.
tenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading It is the tenth of November, the eve of the fiesta to be celebrated in the town of San Diego.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EVE OF THE FIESTA.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is the tenth of November, the eve of the fiesta to be celebrated in the town of San Diego.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It is the tenth of November, the eve of the fiesta to be celebrated in the town of San Diego.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Windows are draped with flags and many-colored decorations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Windows are draped with flags and many-colored decorations.
