used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His Excellency had been invited to witness the procession from the house of the gobernadorcillo, in front of which a platform had been erected for the recitation of a loa, or religious poem, in honor of the Patron Saint.
adjutants
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From this reading The Governor General left the house on foot, in company with his two adjutants, Captain Tiago, the Alcalde, the alferez, and Ibarra.
Alcaldenoun
a mayor or chief magistrate of a Spanish town
From this reading The Governor General left the house on foot, in company with his two adjutants, Captain Tiago, the Alcalde, the alferez, and Ibarra.
alferez
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From this reading The Governor General left the house on foot, in company with his two adjutants, Captain Tiago, the Alcalde, the alferez, and Ibarra.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the evening, by the light of lanterns hung from windows, to the ringing of bells and bursting of bombs, the procession started for the fourth time.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His Excellency had been invited to witness the procession from the house of the gobernadorcillo, in front of which a platform had been erected for the recitation of a loa, or religious poem, in honor of the Patron Saint.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading In the evening, by the light of lanterns hung from windows, to the ringing of bells and bursting of bombs, the procession started for the fourth time.
bombsnounUS /bɑːmz/
plural of “bomb” — an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
From this reading In the evening, by the light of lanterns hung from windows, to the ringing of bells and bursting of bombs, the procession started for the fourth time.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading In the evening, by the light of lanterns hung from windows, to the ringing of bells and bursting of bombs, the procession started for the fourth time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the evening, by the light of lanterns hung from windows, to the ringing of bells and bursting of bombs, the procession started for the fourth time.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The Governor General left the house on foot, in company with his two adjutants, Captain Tiago, the Alcalde, the alferez, and Ibarra.
CiviladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading The Civil Guards and the officials of the town preceded them and cleared the way.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading The Civil Guards and the officials of the town preceded them and cleared the way.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The Governor General left the house on foot, in company with his two adjutants, Captain Tiago, the Alcalde, the alferez, and Ibarra.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading His Excellency had been invited to witness the procession from the house of the gobernadorcillo, in front of which a platform had been erected for the recitation of a loa, or religious poem, in honor of the Patron Saint.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the evening, by the light of lanterns hung from windows, to the ringing of bells and bursting of bombs, the procession started for the fourth time.
ExcellencynounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading His Excellency had been invited to witness the procession from the house of the gobernadorcillo, in front of which a platform had been erected for the recitation of a loa, or religious poem, in honor of the Patron Saint.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The Governor General left the house on foot, in company with his two adjutants, Captain Tiago, the Alcalde, the alferez, and Ibarra.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the evening, by the light of lanterns hung from windows, to the ringing of bells and bursting of bombs, the procession started for the fourth time.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading In the evening, by the light of lanterns hung from windows, to the ringing of bells and bursting of bombs, the procession started for the fourth time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the evening, by the light of lanterns hung from windows, to the ringing of bells and bursting of bombs, the procession started for the fourth time.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading His Excellency had been invited to witness the procession from the house of the gobernadorcillo, in front of which a platform had been erected for the recitation of a loa, or religious poem, in honor of the Patron Saint.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The Governor General left the house on foot, in company with his two adjutants, Captain Tiago, the Alcalde, the alferez, and Ibarra.
gobernadorcillo
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From this reading His Excellency had been invited to witness the procession from the house of the gobernadorcillo, in front of which a platform had been erected for the recitation of a loa, or religious poem, in honor of the Patron Saint.
the head of a state government
From this reading The Governor General left the house on foot, in company with his two adjutants, Captain Tiago, the Alcalde, the alferez, and Ibarra.
GuardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The Civil Guards and the officials of the town preceded them and cleared the way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His Excellency had been invited to witness the procession from the house of the gobernadorcillo, in front of which a platform had been erected for the recitation of a loa, or religious poem, in honor of the Patron Saint.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Governor General left the house on foot, in company with his two adjutants, Captain Tiago, the Alcalde, the alferez, and Ibarra.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading His Excellency had been invited to witness the procession from the house of the gobernadorcillo, in front of which a platform had been erected for the recitation of a loa, or religious poem, in honor of the Patron Saint.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Governor General left the house on foot, in company with his two adjutants, Captain Tiago, the Alcalde, the alferez, and Ibarra.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading In the evening, by the light of lanterns hung from windows, to the ringing of bells and bursting of bombs, the procession started for the fourth time.
Ibarra
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From this reading The Governor General left the house on foot, in company with his two adjutants, Captain Tiago, the Alcalde, the alferez, and Ibarra.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the evening, by the light of lanterns hung from windows, to the ringing of bells and bursting of bombs, the procession started for the fourth time.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading His Excellency had been invited to witness the procession from the house of the gobernadorcillo, in front of which a platform had been erected for the recitation of a loa, or religious poem, in honor of the Patron Saint.
lanternsnounUS /ˈlæntərnz/
plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case
From this reading In the evening, by the light of lanterns hung from windows, to the ringing of bells and bursting of bombs, the procession started for the fourth time.
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 Governor General left the house on foot, in company with his two adjutants, Captain Tiago, the Alcalde, the alferez, and Ibarra.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In the evening, by the light of lanterns hung from windows, to the ringing of bells and bursting of bombs, the procession started for the fourth time.
loa
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From this reading His Excellency had been invited to witness the procession from the house of the gobernadorcillo, in front of which a platform had been erected for the recitation of a loa, or religious poem, in honor of the Patron Saint.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the evening, by the light of lanterns hung from windows, to the ringing of bells and bursting of bombs, the procession started for the fourth time.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading The Civil Guards and the officials of the town preceded them and cleared the way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Governor General left the house on foot, in company with his two adjutants, Captain Tiago, the Alcalde, the alferez, and Ibarra.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His Excellency had been invited to witness the procession from the house of the gobernadorcillo, in front of which a platform had been erected for the recitation of a loa, or religious poem, in honor of the Patron Saint.
PatronnounUS /ˈpeɪtrən/
a regular customer
From this reading His Excellency had been invited to witness the procession from the house of the gobernadorcillo, in front of which a platform had been erected for the recitation of a loa, or religious poem, in honor of the Patron Saint.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading His Excellency had been invited to witness the procession from the house of the gobernadorcillo, in front of which a platform had been erected for the recitation of a loa, or religious poem, in honor of the Patron Saint.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading His Excellency had been invited to witness the procession from the house of the gobernadorcillo, in front of which a platform had been erected for the recitation of a loa, or religious poem, in honor of the Patron Saint.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading The Civil Guards and the officials of the town preceded them and cleared the way.
PROCESSIONnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading THE PROCESSION.
recitationnounUS /ˌresəˈteɪʃən/
written matter that is recited from memory
From this reading His Excellency had been invited to witness the procession from the house of the gobernadorcillo, in front of which a platform had been erected for the recitation of a loa, or religious poem, in honor of the Patron Saint.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading His Excellency had been invited to witness the procession from the house of the gobernadorcillo, in front of which a platform had been erected for the recitation of a loa, or religious poem, in honor of the Patron Saint.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading In the evening, by the light of lanterns hung from windows, to the ringing of bells and bursting of bombs, the procession started for the fourth time.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading His Excellency had been invited to witness the procession from the house of the gobernadorcillo, in front of which a platform had been erected for the recitation of a loa, or religious poem, in honor of the Patron Saint.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In the evening, by the light of lanterns hung from windows, to the ringing of bells and bursting of bombs, the procession started for the fourth time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PROCESSION.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Civil Guards and the officials of the town preceded them and cleared the way.
Tiago
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From this reading The Governor General left the house on foot, in company with his two adjutants, Captain Tiago, the Alcalde, the alferez, and Ibarra.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the evening, by the light of lanterns hung from windows, to the ringing of bells and bursting of bombs, the procession started for the fourth time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the evening, by the light of lanterns hung from windows, to the ringing of bells and bursting of bombs, the procession started for the fourth time.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The Civil Guards and the officials of the town preceded them and cleared the way.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Governor General left the house on foot, in company with his two adjutants, Captain Tiago, the Alcalde, the alferez, and Ibarra.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Civil Guards and the officials of the town preceded them and cleared the way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His Excellency had been invited to witness the procession from the house of the gobernadorcillo, in front of which a platform had been erected for the recitation of a loa, or religious poem, in honor of the Patron Saint.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading In the evening, by the light of lanterns hung from windows, to the ringing of bells and bursting of bombs, the procession started for the fourth time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Governor General left the house on foot, in company with his two adjutants, Captain Tiago, the Alcalde, the alferez, and Ibarra.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading His Excellency had been invited to witness the procession from the house of the gobernadorcillo, in front of which a platform had been erected for the recitation of a loa, or religious poem, in honor of the Patron Saint.
