used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As she spoke, she shook a passionate finger under Francis’ nose to emphasize her point.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Leoncia cried out scornfully ceasing from her anguished pacing up and down.
anguishedadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡwɪʃt/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading Leoncia cried out scornfully ceasing from her anguished pacing up and down.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she spoke, she shook a passionate finger under Francis’ nose to emphasize her point.
ceasingverbUS /ˈsiːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Leoncia cried out scornfully ceasing from her anguished pacing up and down.
conclavenounUS /ˈkɑːnkleɪv/
a confidential or secret meeting
From this reading “We must work quickly—that is the one thing sure,” Francis said to the little conclave of Solanos on the piazza of the Solano hacienda.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Leoncia cried out scornfully ceasing from her anguished pacing up and down.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Leoncia cried out scornfully ceasing from her anguished pacing up and down.
emphasizeverbUS /ˈemfəsaɪz/
to stress, single out as important
From this reading As she spoke, she shook a passionate finger under Francis’ nose to emphasize her point.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading As she spoke, she shook a passionate finger under Francis’ nose to emphasize her point.
Francis
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From this reading “We must work quickly—that is the one thing sure,” Francis said to the little conclave of Solanos on the piazza of the Solano hacienda.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Leoncia cried out scornfully ceasing from her anguished pacing up and down.
haciendanounUS /ˌhæsiˈendə/
a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries
From this reading “We must work quickly—that is the one thing sure,” Francis said to the little conclave of Solanos on the piazza of the Solano hacienda.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Leoncia cried out scornfully ceasing from her anguished pacing up and down.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “The one thing sure is that we must save him.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “We must work quickly—that is the one thing sure,” Francis said to the little conclave of Solanos on the piazza of the Solano hacienda.
Leoncia
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From this reading Leoncia cried out scornfully ceasing from her anguished pacing up and down.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “We must work quickly—that is the one thing sure,” Francis said to the little conclave of Solanos on the piazza of the Solano hacienda.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “We must work quickly—that is the one thing sure,” Francis said to the little conclave of Solanos on the piazza of the Solano hacienda.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading As she spoke, she shook a passionate finger under Francis’ nose to emphasize her point.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “We must work quickly—that is the one thing sure,” Francis said to the little conclave of Solanos on the piazza of the Solano hacienda.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “We must work quickly—that is the one thing sure,” Francis said to the little conclave of Solanos on the piazza of the Solano hacienda.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “We must work quickly—that is the one thing sure,” Francis said to the little conclave of Solanos on the piazza of the Solano hacienda.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Leoncia cried out scornfully ceasing from her anguished pacing up and down.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading Leoncia cried out scornfully ceasing from her anguished pacing up and down.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading As she spoke, she shook a passionate finger under Francis’ nose to emphasize her point.
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading “We must work quickly—that is the one thing sure,” Francis said to the little conclave of Solanos on the piazza of the Solano hacienda.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading As she spoke, she shook a passionate finger under Francis’ nose to emphasize her point.
with speed
From this reading “We must work quickly—that is the one thing sure,” Francis said to the little conclave of Solanos on the piazza of the Solano hacienda.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “We must work quickly—that is the one thing sure,” Francis said to the little conclave of Solanos on the piazza of the Solano hacienda.
except for; apart from
From this reading “The one thing sure is that we must save him.”
scornfullyadverb
without respect; in a disdainful manner
From this reading Leoncia cried out scornfully ceasing from her anguished pacing up and down.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she spoke, she shook a passionate finger under Francis’ nose to emphasize her point.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading As she spoke, she shook a passionate finger under Francis’ nose to emphasize her point.
Solano
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From this reading “We must work quickly—that is the one thing sure,” Francis said to the little conclave of Solanos on the piazza of the Solano hacienda.
Solanos
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From this reading “We must work quickly—that is the one thing sure,” Francis said to the little conclave of Solanos on the piazza of the Solano hacienda.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading As she spoke, she shook a passionate finger under Francis’ nose to emphasize her point.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “We must work quickly—that is the one thing sure,” Francis said to the little conclave of Solanos on the piazza of the Solano hacienda.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “We must work quickly—that is the one thing sure,” Francis said to the little conclave of Solanos on the piazza of the Solano hacienda.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “We must work quickly—that is the one thing sure,” Francis said to the little conclave of Solanos on the piazza of the Solano hacienda.
a special situation
From this reading “We must work quickly—that is the one thing sure,” Francis said to the little conclave of Solanos on the piazza of the Solano hacienda.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “We must work quickly—that is the one thing sure,” Francis said to the little conclave of Solanos on the piazza of the Solano hacienda.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As she spoke, she shook a passionate finger under Francis’ nose to emphasize her point.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Leoncia cried out scornfully ceasing from her anguished pacing up and down.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We must work quickly—that is the one thing sure,” Francis said to the little conclave of Solanos on the piazza of the Solano hacienda.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “We must work quickly—that is the one thing sure,” Francis said to the little conclave of Solanos on the piazza of the Solano hacienda.
