used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While Captain Tiago was fighting his lásak against the bulik, Doña Victorina took a walk through the town, with the intention of seeing the condition of the indolent natives, and of their houses and fields.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading While Captain Tiago was fighting his lásak against the bulik, Doña Victorina took a walk through the town, with the intention of seeing the condition of the indolent natives, and of their houses and fields.
(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 She had dressed as elegantly as she could, putting all her ribbons and flowers on her silk gown, in order to impress the provincials, and make them see how great a distance was between them and her sacred person.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Giving her arm to her lame husband, she fluttered through the streets of the town, among the stupefied and wondering inhabitants.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Captain Tiago was fighting his lásak against the bulik, Doña Victorina took a walk through the town, with the intention of seeing the condition of the indolent natives, and of their houses and fields.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Giving her arm to her lame husband, she fluttered through the streets of the town, among the stupefied and wondering inhabitants.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had dressed as elegantly as she could, putting all her ribbons and flowers on her silk gown, in order to impress the provincials, and make them see how great a distance was between them and her sacred person.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading She had dressed as elegantly as she could, putting all her ribbons and flowers on her silk gown, in order to impress the provincials, and make them see how great a distance was between them and her sacred person.
bulik
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From this reading While Captain Tiago was fighting his lásak against the bulik, Doña Victorina took a walk through the town, with the intention of seeing the condition of the indolent natives, and of their houses and fields.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading While Captain Tiago was fighting his lásak against the bulik, Doña Victorina took a walk through the town, with the intention of seeing the condition of the indolent natives, and of their houses and fields.
a state at a particular time
From this reading While Captain Tiago was fighting his lásak against the bulik, Doña Victorina took a walk through the town, with the intention of seeing the condition of the indolent natives, and of their houses and fields.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had dressed as elegantly as she could, putting all her ribbons and flowers on her silk gown, in order to impress the provincials, and make them see how great a distance was between them and her sacred person.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Cousin Linares had remained in the house.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading She had dressed as elegantly as she could, putting all her ribbons and flowers on her silk gown, in order to impress the provincials, and make them see how great a distance was between them and her sacred person.
Doña
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From this reading While Captain Tiago was fighting his lásak against the bulik, Doña Victorina took a walk through the town, with the intention of seeing the condition of the indolent natives, and of their houses and fields.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She had dressed as elegantly as she could, putting all her ribbons and flowers on her silk gown, in order to impress the provincials, and make them see how great a distance was between them and her sacred person.
elegantlyadverbUS /ˈelɪɡəntliː/
with elegance; in a tastefully elegant manner
From this reading She had dressed as elegantly as she could, putting all her ribbons and flowers on her silk gown, in order to impress the provincials, and make them see how great a distance was between them and her sacred person.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading While Captain Tiago was fighting his lásak against the bulik, Doña Victorina took a walk through the town, with the intention of seeing the condition of the indolent natives, and of their houses and fields.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading While Captain Tiago was fighting his lásak against the bulik, Doña Victorina took a walk through the town, with the intention of seeing the condition of the indolent natives, and of their houses and fields.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading She had dressed as elegantly as she could, putting all her ribbons and flowers on her silk gown, in order to impress the provincials, and make them see how great a distance was between them and her sacred person.
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Giving her arm to her lame husband, she fluttered through the streets of the town, among the stupefied and wondering inhabitants.
the act of giving
From this reading Giving her arm to her lame husband, she fluttered through the streets of the town, among the stupefied and wondering inhabitants.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading She had dressed as elegantly as she could, putting all her ribbons and flowers on her silk gown, in order to impress the provincials, and make them see how great a distance was between them and her sacred person.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She had dressed as elegantly as she could, putting all her ribbons and flowers on her silk gown, in order to impress the provincials, and make them see how great a distance was between them and her sacred person.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had dressed as elegantly as she could, putting all her ribbons and flowers on her silk gown, in order to impress the provincials, and make them see how great a distance was between them and her sacred person.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had dressed as elegantly as she could, putting all her ribbons and flowers on her silk gown, in order to impress the provincials, and make them see how great a distance was between them and her sacred person.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While Captain Tiago was fighting his lásak against the bulik, Doña Victorina took a walk through the town, with the intention of seeing the condition of the indolent natives, and of their houses and fields.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Cousin Linares had remained in the house.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading While Captain Tiago was fighting his lásak against the bulik, Doña Victorina took a walk through the town, with the intention of seeing the condition of the indolent natives, and of their houses and fields.
how
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From this reading She had dressed as elegantly as she could, putting all her ribbons and flowers on her silk gown, in order to impress the provincials, and make them see how great a distance was between them and her sacred person.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Giving her arm to her lame husband, she fluttered through the streets of the town, among the stupefied and wondering inhabitants.
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading She had dressed as elegantly as she could, putting all her ribbons and flowers on her silk gown, in order to impress the provincials, and make them see how great a distance was between them and her sacred person.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had dressed as elegantly as she could, putting all her ribbons and flowers on her silk gown, in order to impress the provincials, and make them see how great a distance was between them and her sacred person.
indolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪndələnt/
disinclined to work or exertion
From this reading While Captain Tiago was fighting his lásak against the bulik, Doña Victorina took a walk through the town, with the intention of seeing the condition of the indolent natives, and of their houses and fields.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Giving her arm to her lame husband, she fluttered through the streets of the town, among the stupefied and wondering inhabitants.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading While Captain Tiago was fighting his lásak against the bulik, Doña Victorina took a walk through the town, with the intention of seeing the condition of the indolent natives, and of their houses and fields.
lamenounUS /leɪm/
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
From this reading Giving her arm to her lame husband, she fluttered through the streets of the town, among the stupefied and wondering inhabitants.
Linares
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From this reading Cousin Linares had remained in the house.
lásak
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From this reading While Captain Tiago was fighting his lásak against the bulik, Doña Victorina took a walk through the town, with the intention of seeing the condition of the indolent natives, and of their houses and fields.
engage in
From this reading She had dressed as elegantly as she could, putting all her ribbons and flowers on her silk gown, in order to impress the provincials, and make them see how great a distance was between them and her sacred person.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading While Captain Tiago was fighting his lásak against the bulik, Doña Victorina took a walk through the town, with the intention of seeing the condition of the indolent natives, and of their houses and fields.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While Captain Tiago was fighting his lásak against the bulik, Doña Victorina took a walk through the town, with the intention of seeing the condition of the indolent natives, and of their houses and fields.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had dressed as elegantly as she could, putting all her ribbons and flowers on her silk gown, in order to impress the provincials, and make them see how great a distance was between them and her sacred person.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading She had dressed as elegantly as she could, putting all her ribbons and flowers on her silk gown, in order to impress the provincials, and make them see how great a distance was between them and her sacred person.
a human being
From this reading She had dressed as elegantly as she could, putting all her ribbons and flowers on her silk gown, in order to impress the provincials, and make them see how great a distance was between them and her sacred person.
provincials
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From this reading She had dressed as elegantly as she could, putting all her ribbons and flowers on her silk gown, in order to impress the provincials, and make them see how great a distance was between them and her sacred person.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading She had dressed as elegantly as she could, putting all her ribbons and flowers on her silk gown, in order to impress the provincials, and make them see how great a distance was between them and her sacred person.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Cousin Linares had remained in the house.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading She had dressed as elegantly as she could, putting all her ribbons and flowers on her silk gown, in order to impress the provincials, and make them see how great a distance was between them and her sacred person.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading She had dressed as elegantly as she could, putting all her ribbons and flowers on her silk gown, in order to impress the provincials, and make them see how great a distance was between them and her sacred person.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She had dressed as elegantly as she could, putting all her ribbons and flowers on her silk gown, in order to impress the provincials, and make them see how great a distance was between them and her sacred person.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading While Captain Tiago was fighting his lásak against the bulik, Doña Victorina took a walk through the town, with the intention of seeing the condition of the indolent natives, and of their houses and fields.
SEÑORAS
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From this reading THE TWO SEÑORAS.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had dressed as elegantly as she could, putting all her ribbons and flowers on her silk gown, in order to impress the provincials, and make them see how great a distance was between them and her sacred person.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading She had dressed as elegantly as she could, putting all her ribbons and flowers on her silk gown, in order to impress the provincials, and make them see how great a distance was between them and her sacred person.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Giving her arm to her lame husband, she fluttered through the streets of the town, among the stupefied and wondering inhabitants.
stupefiedadjective
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
From this reading Giving her arm to her lame husband, she fluttered through the streets of the town, among the stupefied and wondering inhabitants.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TWO SEÑORAS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading While Captain Tiago was fighting his lásak against the bulik, Doña Victorina took a walk through the town, with the intention of seeing the condition of the indolent natives, and of their houses and fields.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She had dressed as elegantly as she could, putting all her ribbons and flowers on her silk gown, in order to impress the provincials, and make them see how great a distance was between them and her sacred person.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading While Captain Tiago was fighting his lásak against the bulik, Doña Victorina took a walk through the town, with the intention of seeing the condition of the indolent natives, and of their houses and fields.
Tiago
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From this reading While Captain Tiago was fighting his lásak against the bulik, Doña Victorina took a walk through the town, with the intention of seeing the condition of the indolent natives, and of their houses and fields.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had dressed as elegantly as she could, putting all her ribbons and flowers on her silk gown, in order to impress the provincials, and make them see how great a distance was between them and her sacred person.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading While Captain Tiago was fighting his lásak against the bulik, Doña Victorina took a walk through the town, with the intention of seeing the condition of the indolent natives, and of their houses and fields.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading While Captain Tiago was fighting his lásak against the bulik, Doña Victorina took a walk through the town, with the intention of seeing the condition of the indolent natives, and of their houses and fields.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE TWO SEÑORAS.
Victorina
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From this reading While Captain Tiago was fighting his lásak against the bulik, Doña Victorina took a walk through the town, with the intention of seeing the condition of the indolent natives, and of their houses and fields.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading While Captain Tiago was fighting his lásak against the bulik, Doña Victorina took a walk through the town, with the intention of seeing the condition of the indolent natives, and of their houses and fields.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Captain Tiago was fighting his lásak against the bulik, Doña Victorina took a walk through the town, with the intention of seeing the condition of the indolent natives, and of their houses and fields.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Captain Tiago was fighting his lásak against the bulik, Doña Victorina took a walk through the town, with the intention of seeing the condition of the indolent natives, and of their houses and fields.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While Captain Tiago was fighting his lásak against the bulik, Doña Victorina took a walk through the town, with the intention of seeing the condition of the indolent natives, and of their houses and fields.
showing curiosity
From this reading Giving her arm to her lame husband, she fluttered through the streets of the town, among the stupefied and wondering inhabitants.
