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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
affectation
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
alferez's
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From this reading And still more scandalous, he directs his steps towards the alferez's house.
all
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
Angelus
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
animal
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
announces
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From this reading The bell announces the hour of evening prayer.
Ave
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
back
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
bell
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From this reading The bell announces the hour of evening prayer.
carabao's
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
coming
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
cross
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
crosses
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From this reading However, the curate, without his hat, hastily crosses the street, scandalizing many old women.
curate
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From this reading However, the curate, without his hat, hastily crosses the street, scandalizing many old women.
devotion
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
directs
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From this reading And still more scandalous, he directs his steps towards the alferez's house.
DISCOVERY
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From this reading THE DISCOVERY.
dissipated
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
doubt
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
evening
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From this reading The bell announces the hour of evening prayer.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
fields
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
fondling
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
game-cock
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
good
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
hastily
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From this reading However, the curate, without his hat, hastily crosses the street, scandalizing many old women.
hat
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From this reading However, the curate, without his hat, hastily crosses the street, scandalizing many old women.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
heads
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
hearing
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
hour
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From this reading The bell announces the hour of evening prayer.
house
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From this reading And still more scandalous, he directs his steps towards the alferez's house.
houses
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, the curate, without his hat, hastily crosses the street, scandalizing many old women.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
keeps
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
laborer
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
leave
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
lips
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
loud
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
luck
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
make
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
man
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
many
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From this reading However, the curate, without his hat, hastily crosses the street, scandalizing many old women.
Maria
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
middle
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
more
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From this reading And still more scandalous, he directs his steps towards the alferez's house.
move
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The bell announces the hour of evening prayer.
old
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From this reading However, the curate, without his hat, hastily crosses the street, scandalizing many old women.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
part
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
pray
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
prayer
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From this reading The bell announces the hour of evening prayer.
prays
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
recites
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
religious
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
scandalizing
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From this reading However, the curate, without his hat, hastily crosses the street, scandalizing many old women.
scandalous
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From this reading And still more scandalous, he directs his steps towards the alferez's house.
sign
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
silenced
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
song
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
sound
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
step
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
steps
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From this reading And still more scandalous, he directs his steps towards the alferez's house.
still
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From this reading And still more scandalous, he directs his steps towards the alferez's house.
stop
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
stops
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
street
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
suspends
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DISCOVERY.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
towardsnounUS /ˈtowards/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading And still more scandalous, he directs his steps towards the alferez's house.
uncover
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
voice
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
withoutnounUS /ˈwithout/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading However, the curate, without his hat, hastily crosses the street, scandalizing many old women.
women
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
work
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From this reading On hearing the religious sound, all stop, leave their work and uncover their heads; the laborer, coming from the fields on the carabao's back, suspends the song to which the animal keeps step, and prays; the women in the middle of the street make the sign of the cross, and move their lips with affectation so that no one may doubt their devotion: the man stops fondling his game-cock and recites the Angelus so that he may have good luck; in the houses, they pray in a loud voice ... every sound which is not a part of the Ave Maria is dissipated, silenced.
