used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pedrito followed his sister without saying a word, and almost as much astonished as Don Valentine and her daughter at Mercedes' devotion.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading She led him to her bedroom, a charming retreat, full of shade and fresh air.
(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 While the bombero eagerly surveyed all the objects, Mercedes, sighing and ready to weep, took a parting glance at her well-beloved room; but she had the courage to repress her tears.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Pedrito followed his sister without saying a word, and almost as much astonished as Don Valentine and her daughter at Mercedes' devotion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pedrito followed his sister without saying a word, and almost as much astonished as Don Valentine and her daughter at Mercedes' devotion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Pedrito followed his sister without saying a word, and almost as much astonished as Don Valentine and her daughter at Mercedes' devotion.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Pedrito followed his sister without saying a word, and almost as much astonished as Don Valentine and her daughter at Mercedes' devotion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Pedrito followed his sister without saying a word, and almost as much astonished as Don Valentine and her daughter at Mercedes' devotion.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading She led him to her bedroom, a charming retreat, full of shade and fresh air.
bombero
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From this reading While the bombero eagerly surveyed all the objects, Mercedes, sighing and ready to weep, took a parting glance at her well-beloved room; but she had the courage to repress her tears.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "Sit down, brother.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading While the bombero eagerly surveyed all the objects, Mercedes, sighing and ready to weep, took a parting glance at her well-beloved room; but she had the courage to repress her tears.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE COUGARS.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading She led him to her bedroom, a charming retreat, full of shade and fresh air.
COUGARSnounUS /ˈkuːɡərz/
plural of “cougar” — large American feline resembling a lion
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE COUGARS.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading While the bombero eagerly surveyed all the objects, Mercedes, sighing and ready to weep, took a parting glance at her well-beloved room; but she had the courage to repress her tears.
a female human offspring
From this reading Pedrito followed his sister without saying a word, and almost as much astonished as Don Valentine and her daughter at Mercedes' devotion.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading Pedrito followed his sister without saying a word, and almost as much astonished as Don Valentine and her daughter at Mercedes' devotion.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Pedrito followed his sister without saying a word, and almost as much astonished as Don Valentine and her daughter at Mercedes' devotion.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Sit down, brother.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading While the bombero eagerly surveyed all the objects, Mercedes, sighing and ready to weep, took a parting glance at her well-beloved room; but she had the courage to repress her tears.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Pedrito followed his sister without saying a word, and almost as much astonished as Don Valentine and her daughter at Mercedes' devotion.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading She led him to her bedroom, a charming retreat, full of shade and fresh air.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading She led him to her bedroom, a charming retreat, full of shade and fresh air.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading While the bombero eagerly surveyed all the objects, Mercedes, sighing and ready to weep, took a parting glance at her well-beloved room; but she had the courage to repress her tears.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While the bombero eagerly surveyed all the objects, Mercedes, sighing and ready to weep, took a parting glance at her well-beloved room; but she had the courage to repress her tears.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Pedrito followed his sister without saying a word, and almost as much astonished as Don Valentine and her daughter at Mercedes' devotion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She led him to her bedroom, a charming retreat, full of shade and fresh air.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pedrito followed his sister without saying a word, and almost as much astonished as Don Valentine and her daughter at Mercedes' devotion.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading She led him to her bedroom, a charming retreat, full of shade and fresh air.
Mercedes
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From this reading Pedrito followed his sister without saying a word, and almost as much astonished as Don Valentine and her daughter at Mercedes' devotion.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Pedrito followed his sister without saying a word, and almost as much astonished as Don Valentine and her daughter at Mercedes' devotion.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading While the bombero eagerly surveyed all the objects, Mercedes, sighing and ready to weep, took a parting glance at her well-beloved room; but she had the courage to repress her tears.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE COUGARS.
the act of departing politely
From this reading While the bombero eagerly surveyed all the objects, Mercedes, sighing and ready to weep, took a parting glance at her well-beloved room; but she had the courage to repress her tears.
Pedrito
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From this reading Pedrito followed his sister without saying a word, and almost as much astonished as Don Valentine and her daughter at Mercedes' devotion.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading While the bombero eagerly surveyed all the objects, Mercedes, sighing and ready to weep, took a parting glance at her well-beloved room; but she had the courage to repress her tears.
repressverbUS /riˈpres/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading While the bombero eagerly surveyed all the objects, Mercedes, sighing and ready to weep, took a parting glance at her well-beloved room; but she had the courage to repress her tears.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading She led him to her bedroom, a charming retreat, full of shade and fresh air.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading While the bombero eagerly surveyed all the objects, Mercedes, sighing and ready to weep, took a parting glance at her well-beloved room; but she had the courage to repress her tears.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Pedrito followed his sister without saying a word, and almost as much astonished as Don Valentine and her daughter at Mercedes' devotion.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading She led him to her bedroom, a charming retreat, full of shade and fresh air.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She led him to her bedroom, a charming retreat, full of shade and fresh air.
sighingverbUS /ˈsaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading While the bombero eagerly surveyed all the objects, Mercedes, sighing and ready to weep, took a parting glance at her well-beloved room; but she had the courage to repress her tears.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Pedrito followed his sister without saying a word, and almost as much astonished as Don Valentine and her daughter at Mercedes' devotion.
be seated
From this reading "Sit down, brother.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading While the bombero eagerly surveyed all the objects, Mercedes, sighing and ready to weep, took a parting glance at her well-beloved room; but she had the courage to repress her tears.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading While the bombero eagerly surveyed all the objects, Mercedes, sighing and ready to weep, took a parting glance at her well-beloved room; but she had the courage to repress her tears.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE COUGARS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She led him to her bedroom, a charming retreat, full of shade and fresh air.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading While the bombero eagerly surveyed all the objects, Mercedes, sighing and ready to weep, took a parting glance at her well-beloved room; but she had the courage to repress her tears.
ValentinenounUS /ˈvæləntaɪn/
a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading Pedrito followed his sister without saying a word, and almost as much astonished as Don Valentine and her daughter at Mercedes' devotion.
weepverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading While the bombero eagerly surveyed all the objects, Mercedes, sighing and ready to weep, took a parting glance at her well-beloved room; but she had the courage to repress her tears.
well-beloved
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From this reading While the bombero eagerly surveyed all the objects, Mercedes, sighing and ready to weep, took a parting glance at her well-beloved room; but she had the courage to repress her tears.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the bombero eagerly surveyed all the objects, Mercedes, sighing and ready to weep, took a parting glance at her well-beloved room; but she had the courage to repress her tears.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Pedrito followed his sister without saying a word, and almost as much astonished as Don Valentine and her daughter at Mercedes' devotion.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Pedrito followed his sister without saying a word, and almost as much astonished as Don Valentine and her daughter at Mercedes' devotion.
