used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They did not see me and I stood a moment watching them.
(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 There was no doubt that he felt for her all the animal love of which such a man is capable.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BAROSA As I made my way through the crowded rooms with the object of finding the viscontesse and making sure of an invitation to her house, I saw Miralda and Sampayo sitting together.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BAROSA As I made my way through the crowded rooms with the object of finding the viscontesse and making sure of an invitation to her house, I saw Miralda and Sampayo sitting together.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading There was no doubt that he felt for her all the animal love of which such a man is capable.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He appeared to be urging her to do something and his eyes were insistent, compelling and passionate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BAROSA As I made my way through the crowded rooms with the object of finding the viscontesse and making sure of an invitation to her house, I saw Miralda and Sampayo sitting together.
BAROSA
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From this reading BAROSA As I made my way through the crowded rooms with the object of finding the viscontesse and making sure of an invitation to her house, I saw Miralda and Sampayo sitting together.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He appeared to be urging her to do something and his eyes were insistent, compelling and passionate.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading There was no doubt that he felt for her all the animal love of which such a man is capable.
compellingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpelɪŋ/
driving or forcing
From this reading He appeared to be urging her to do something and his eyes were insistent, compelling and passionate.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading BAROSA As I made my way through the crowded rooms with the object of finding the viscontesse and making sure of an invitation to her house, I saw Miralda and Sampayo sitting together.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They did not see me and I stood a moment watching them.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He appeared to be urging her to do something and his eyes were insistent, compelling and passionate.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading There was no doubt that he felt for her all the animal love of which such a man is capable.
DR
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From this reading DR.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He appeared to be urging her to do something and his eyes were insistent, compelling and passionate.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading There was no doubt that he felt for her all the animal love of which such a man is capable.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading BAROSA As I made my way through the crowded rooms with the object of finding the viscontesse and making sure of an invitation to her house, I saw Miralda and Sampayo sitting together.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no doubt that he felt for her all the animal love of which such a man is capable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He appeared to be urging her to do something and his eyes were insistent, compelling and passionate.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BAROSA As I made my way through the crowded rooms with the object of finding the viscontesse and making sure of an invitation to her house, I saw Miralda and Sampayo sitting together.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He appeared to be urging her to do something and his eyes were insistent, compelling and passionate.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading BAROSA As I made my way through the crowded rooms with the object of finding the viscontesse and making sure of an invitation to her house, I saw Miralda and Sampayo sitting together.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading BAROSA As I made my way through the crowded rooms with the object of finding the viscontesse and making sure of an invitation to her house, I saw Miralda and Sampayo sitting together.
insistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstənt/
repetitive and persistent
From this reading He appeared to be urging her to do something and his eyes were insistent, compelling and passionate.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading BAROSA As I made my way through the crowded rooms with the object of finding the viscontesse and making sure of an invitation to her house, I saw Miralda and Sampayo sitting together.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no doubt that he felt for her all the animal love of which such a man is capable.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading There was no doubt that he felt for her all the animal love of which such a man is capable.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading BAROSA As I made my way through the crowded rooms with the object of finding the viscontesse and making sure of an invitation to her house, I saw Miralda and Sampayo sitting together.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading BAROSA As I made my way through the crowded rooms with the object of finding the viscontesse and making sure of an invitation to her house, I saw Miralda and Sampayo sitting together.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There was no doubt that he felt for her all the animal love of which such a man is capable.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They did not see me and I stood a moment watching them.
Miralda
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From this reading BAROSA As I made my way through the crowded rooms with the object of finding the viscontesse and making sure of an invitation to her house, I saw Miralda and Sampayo sitting together.
a particular point in time
From this reading They did not see me and I stood a moment watching them.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading BAROSA As I made my way through the crowded rooms with the object of finding the viscontesse and making sure of an invitation to her house, I saw Miralda and Sampayo sitting together.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no doubt that he felt for her all the animal love of which such a man is capable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They did not see me and I stood a moment watching them.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading BAROSA As I made my way through the crowded rooms with the object of finding the viscontesse and making sure of an invitation to her house, I saw Miralda and Sampayo sitting together.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BAROSA As I made my way through the crowded rooms with the object of finding the viscontesse and making sure of an invitation to her house, I saw Miralda and Sampayo sitting together.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading He appeared to be urging her to do something and his eyes were insistent, compelling and passionate.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading BAROSA As I made my way through the crowded rooms with the object of finding the viscontesse and making sure of an invitation to her house, I saw Miralda and Sampayo sitting together.
Sampayo
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From this reading BAROSA As I made my way through the crowded rooms with the object of finding the viscontesse and making sure of an invitation to her house, I saw Miralda and Sampayo sitting together.
cut with a saw
From this reading BAROSA As I made my way through the crowded rooms with the object of finding the viscontesse and making sure of an invitation to her house, I saw Miralda and Sampayo sitting together.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They did not see me and I stood a moment watching them.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading BAROSA As I made my way through the crowded rooms with the object of finding the viscontesse and making sure of an invitation to her house, I saw Miralda and Sampayo sitting together.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He appeared to be urging her to do something and his eyes were insistent, compelling and passionate.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading They did not see me and I stood a moment watching them.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There was no doubt that he felt for her all the animal love of which such a man is capable.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading BAROSA As I made my way through the crowded rooms with the object of finding the viscontesse and making sure of an invitation to her house, I saw Miralda and Sampayo sitting together.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was no doubt that he felt for her all the animal love of which such a man is capable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BAROSA As I made my way through the crowded rooms with the object of finding the viscontesse and making sure of an invitation to her house, I saw Miralda and Sampayo sitting together.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They did not see me and I stood a moment watching them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no doubt that he felt for her all the animal love of which such a man is capable.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They did not see me and I stood a moment watching them.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading BAROSA As I made my way through the crowded rooms with the object of finding the viscontesse and making sure of an invitation to her house, I saw Miralda and Sampayo sitting together.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BAROSA As I made my way through the crowded rooms with the object of finding the viscontesse and making sure of an invitation to her house, I saw Miralda and Sampayo sitting together.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading BAROSA As I made my way through the crowded rooms with the object of finding the viscontesse and making sure of an invitation to her house, I saw Miralda and Sampayo sitting together.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading He appeared to be urging her to do something and his eyes were insistent, compelling and passionate.
viscontesse
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From this reading BAROSA As I made my way through the crowded rooms with the object of finding the viscontesse and making sure of an invitation to her house, I saw Miralda and Sampayo sitting together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no doubt that he felt for her all the animal love of which such a man is capable.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading They did not see me and I stood a moment watching them.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading BAROSA As I made my way through the crowded rooms with the object of finding the viscontesse and making sure of an invitation to her house, I saw Miralda and Sampayo sitting together.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He appeared to be urging her to do something and his eyes were insistent, compelling and passionate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was no doubt that he felt for her all the animal love of which such a man is capable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BAROSA As I made my way through the crowded rooms with the object of finding the viscontesse and making sure of an invitation to her house, I saw Miralda and Sampayo sitting together.
