used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Farewell, Juanna mio, a thousand kisses and adieux to you."
adieux
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From this reading "Farewell, Juanna mio, a thousand kisses and adieux to you."
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading She covered her beautiful head with that thick mantle usually worn by the women of Leon, to shut out every sound; but lo! there came a loud, yet distinct shout from the river's bank, and then a confused discharge of firearms that rang sharply in the clear morning air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Farewell, Juanna mio, a thousand kisses and adieux to you."
subject to appointment
From this reading "In God's appointed time--quando Dios sera servido," replied Grant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they hurried off, Juanna threw herself on her knees in the thicket, and prayed to God and Madonna for her lover.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Bueno--away!" said Domingo, taking Grant's horse by the bridle--"away before day is quite broken!"
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading She covered her beautiful head with that thick mantle usually worn by the women of Leon, to shut out every sound; but lo! there came a loud, yet distinct shout from the river's bank, and then a confused discharge of firearms that rang sharply in the clear morning air.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading She covered her beautiful head with that thick mantle usually worn by the women of Leon, to shut out every sound; but lo! there came a loud, yet distinct shout from the river's bank, and then a confused discharge of firearms that rang sharply in the clear morning air.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Bueno--away!" said Domingo, taking Grant's horse by the bridle--"away before day is quite broken!"
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading "Bueno--away!" said Domingo, taking Grant's horse by the bridle--"away before day is quite broken!"
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading "Bueno--away!" said Domingo, taking Grant's horse by the bridle--"away before day is quite broken!"
Bueno
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From this reading "Bueno--away!" said Domingo, taking Grant's horse by the bridle--"away before day is quite broken!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She covered her beautiful head with that thick mantle usually worn by the women of Leon, to shut out every sound; but lo! there came a loud, yet distinct shout from the river's bank, and then a confused discharge of firearms that rang sharply in the clear morning air.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Bueno--away!" said Domingo, taking Grant's horse by the bridle--"away before day is quite broken!"
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She covered her beautiful head with that thick mantle usually worn by the women of Leon, to shut out every sound; but lo! there came a loud, yet distinct shout from the river's bank, and then a confused discharge of firearms that rang sharply in the clear morning air.
rid of obstructions
From this reading She covered her beautiful head with that thick mantle usually worn by the women of Leon, to shut out every sound; but lo! there came a loud, yet distinct shout from the river's bank, and then a confused discharge of firearms that rang sharply in the clear morning air.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading She covered her beautiful head with that thick mantle usually worn by the women of Leon, to shut out every sound; but lo! there came a loud, yet distinct shout from the river's bank, and then a confused discharge of firearms that rang sharply in the clear morning air.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading She covered her beautiful head with that thick mantle usually worn by the women of Leon, to shut out every sound; but lo! there came a loud, yet distinct shout from the river's bank, and then a confused discharge of firearms that rang sharply in the clear morning air.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Bueno--away!" said Domingo, taking Grant's horse by the bridle--"away before day is quite broken!"
Dios
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From this reading "In God's appointed time--quando Dios sera servido," replied Grant.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading She covered her beautiful head with that thick mantle usually worn by the women of Leon, to shut out every sound; but lo! there came a loud, yet distinct shout from the river's bank, and then a confused discharge of firearms that rang sharply in the clear morning air.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading She covered her beautiful head with that thick mantle usually worn by the women of Leon, to shut out every sound; but lo! there came a loud, yet distinct shout from the river's bank, and then a confused discharge of firearms that rang sharply in the clear morning air.
DomingonounUS /doʊˈmɪŋɡoʊ/
Spanish operatic tenor noted for performances in operas by Verdi and Puccini (born in 1941)
From this reading "Bueno--away!" said Domingo, taking Grant's horse by the bridle--"away before day is quite broken!"
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She covered her beautiful head with that thick mantle usually worn by the women of Leon, to shut out every sound; but lo! there came a loud, yet distinct shout from the river's bank, and then a confused discharge of firearms that rang sharply in the clear morning air.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading "Farewell, Juanna mio, a thousand kisses and adieux to you."
firearmsnounUS /ˈfaɪərɑːrmz/
plural of “firearm” — a portable gun
From this reading She covered her beautiful head with that thick mantle usually worn by the women of Leon, to shut out every sound; but lo! there came a loud, yet distinct shout from the river's bank, and then a confused discharge of firearms that rang sharply in the clear morning air.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As they hurried off, Juanna threw herself on her knees in the thicket, and prayed to God and Madonna for her lover.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She covered her beautiful head with that thick mantle usually worn by the women of Leon, to shut out every sound; but lo! there came a loud, yet distinct shout from the river's bank, and then a confused discharge of firearms that rang sharply in the clear morning air.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading As they hurried off, Juanna threw herself on her knees in the thicket, and prayed to God and Madonna for her lover.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "In God's appointed time--quando Dios sera servido," replied Grant.
let have
From this reading "In God's appointed time--quando Dios sera servido," replied Grant.
Grant'snounUS /ɡrænts/
possessive form of “grant” — any monetary aid
From this reading "Bueno--away!" said Domingo, taking Grant's horse by the bridle--"away before day is quite broken!"
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She covered her beautiful head with that thick mantle usually worn by the women of Leon, to shut out every sound; but lo! there came a loud, yet distinct shout from the river's bank, and then a confused discharge of firearms that rang sharply in the clear morning air.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As they hurried off, Juanna threw herself on her knees in the thicket, and prayed to God and Madonna for her lover.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading As they hurried off, Juanna threw herself on her knees in the thicket, and prayed to God and Madonna for her lover.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading "Bueno--away!" said Domingo, taking Grant's horse by the bridle--"away before day is quite broken!"
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading As they hurried off, Juanna threw herself on her knees in the thicket, and prayed to God and Madonna for her lover.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "In God's appointed time--quando Dios sera servido," replied Grant.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Bueno--away!" said Domingo, taking Grant's horse by the bridle--"away before day is quite broken!"
Juanna
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From this reading "Farewell, Juanna mio, a thousand kisses and adieux to you."
kissesnounUS /ˈkɪsəz/
plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading "Farewell, Juanna mio, a thousand kisses and adieux to you."
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading As they hurried off, Juanna threw herself on her knees in the thicket, and prayed to God and Madonna for her lover.
LeonnounUS /ˈliːɑːn/
a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain
From this reading She covered her beautiful head with that thick mantle usually worn by the women of Leon, to shut out every sound; but lo! there came a loud, yet distinct shout from the river's bank, and then a confused discharge of firearms that rang sharply in the clear morning air.
lo
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From this reading She covered her beautiful head with that thick mantle usually worn by the women of Leon, to shut out every sound; but lo! there came a loud, yet distinct shout from the river's bank, and then a confused discharge of firearms that rang sharply in the clear morning air.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading She covered her beautiful head with that thick mantle usually worn by the women of Leon, to shut out every sound; but lo! there came a loud, yet distinct shout from the river's bank, and then a confused discharge of firearms that rang sharply in the clear morning air.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading As they hurried off, Juanna threw herself on her knees in the thicket, and prayed to God and Madonna for her lover.
MadonnanounUS /məˈdɑːnə/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading As they hurried off, Juanna threw herself on her knees in the thicket, and prayed to God and Madonna for her lover.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading She covered her beautiful head with that thick mantle usually worn by the women of Leon, to shut out every sound; but lo! there came a loud, yet distinct shout from the river's bank, and then a confused discharge of firearms that rang sharply in the clear morning air.
mio
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From this reading "Farewell, Juanna mio, a thousand kisses and adieux to you."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She covered her beautiful head with that thick mantle usually worn by the women of Leon, to shut out every sound; but lo! there came a loud, yet distinct shout from the river's bank, and then a confused discharge of firearms that rang sharply in the clear morning air.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She covered her beautiful head with that thick mantle usually worn by the women of Leon, to shut out every sound; but lo! there came a loud, yet distinct shout from the river's bank, and then a confused discharge of firearms that rang sharply in the clear morning air.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As they hurried off, Juanna threw herself on her knees in the thicket, and prayed to God and Madonna for her lover.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As they hurried off, Juanna threw herself on her knees in the thicket, and prayed to God and Madonna for her lover.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She covered her beautiful head with that thick mantle usually worn by the women of Leon, to shut out every sound; but lo! there came a loud, yet distinct shout from the river's bank, and then a confused discharge of firearms that rang sharply in the clear morning air.
prayedverbUS /preɪd/
past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading As they hurried off, Juanna threw herself on her knees in the thicket, and prayed to God and Madonna for her lover.
quando
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From this reading "In God's appointed time--quando Dios sera servido," replied Grant.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Bueno--away!" said Domingo, taking Grant's horse by the bridle--"away before day is quite broken!"
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading She covered her beautiful head with that thick mantle usually worn by the women of Leon, to shut out every sound; but lo! there came a loud, yet distinct shout from the river's bank, and then a confused discharge of firearms that rang sharply in the clear morning air.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "In God's appointed time--quando Dios sera servido," replied Grant.
river'snounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
possessive form of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading She covered her beautiful head with that thick mantle usually worn by the women of Leon, to shut out every sound; but lo! there came a loud, yet distinct shout from the river's bank, and then a confused discharge of firearms that rang sharply in the clear morning air.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Bueno--away!" said Domingo, taking Grant's horse by the bridle--"away before day is quite broken!"
seranounUS /ˈsɪrə/
plural of “serum” — an amber, watery fluid, rich in proteins, that separates out when blood coagulates
From this reading "In God's appointed time--quando Dios sera servido," replied Grant.
servido
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From this reading "In God's appointed time--quando Dios sera servido," replied Grant.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading She covered her beautiful head with that thick mantle usually worn by the women of Leon, to shut out every sound; but lo! there came a loud, yet distinct shout from the river's bank, and then a confused discharge of firearms that rang sharply in the clear morning air.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She covered her beautiful head with that thick mantle usually worn by the women of Leon, to shut out every sound; but lo! there came a loud, yet distinct shout from the river's bank, and then a confused discharge of firearms that rang sharply in the clear morning air.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading She covered her beautiful head with that thick mantle usually worn by the women of Leon, to shut out every sound; but lo! there came a loud, yet distinct shout from the river's bank, and then a confused discharge of firearms that rang sharply in the clear morning air.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading She covered her beautiful head with that thick mantle usually worn by the women of Leon, to shut out every sound; but lo! there came a loud, yet distinct shout from the river's bank, and then a confused discharge of firearms that rang sharply in the clear morning air.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading She covered her beautiful head with that thick mantle usually worn by the women of Leon, to shut out every sound; but lo! there came a loud, yet distinct shout from the river's bank, and then a confused discharge of firearms that rang sharply in the clear morning air.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "Bueno--away!" said Domingo, taking Grant's horse by the bridle--"away before day is quite broken!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She covered her beautiful head with that thick mantle usually worn by the women of Leon, to shut out every sound; but lo! there came a loud, yet distinct shout from the river's bank, and then a confused discharge of firearms that rang sharply in the clear morning air.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Bueno--away!" said Domingo, taking Grant's horse by the bridle--"away before day is quite broken!"
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She covered her beautiful head with that thick mantle usually worn by the women of Leon, to shut out every sound; but lo! there came a loud, yet distinct shout from the river's bank, and then a confused discharge of firearms that rang sharply in the clear morning air.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She covered her beautiful head with that thick mantle usually worn by the women of Leon, to shut out every sound; but lo! there came a loud, yet distinct shout from the river's bank, and then a confused discharge of firearms that rang sharply in the clear morning air.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they hurried off, Juanna threw herself on her knees in the thicket, and prayed to God and Madonna for her lover.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading She covered her beautiful head with that thick mantle usually worn by the women of Leon, to shut out every sound; but lo! there came a loud, yet distinct shout from the river's bank, and then a confused discharge of firearms that rang sharply in the clear morning air.
thicketnounUS /ˈθɪkɪt/
a dense growth of bushes
From this reading As they hurried off, Juanna threw herself on her knees in the thicket, and prayed to God and Madonna for her lover.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading "Farewell, Juanna mio, a thousand kisses and adieux to you."
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading As they hurried off, Juanna threw herself on her knees in the thicket, and prayed to God and Madonna for her lover.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "In God's appointed time--quando Dios sera servido," replied Grant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Farewell, Juanna mio, a thousand kisses and adieux to you."
under normal conditions
From this reading She covered her beautiful head with that thick mantle usually worn by the women of Leon, to shut out every sound; but lo! there came a loud, yet distinct shout from the river's bank, and then a confused discharge of firearms that rang sharply in the clear morning air.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She covered her beautiful head with that thick mantle usually worn by the women of Leon, to shut out every sound; but lo! there came a loud, yet distinct shout from the river's bank, and then a confused discharge of firearms that rang sharply in the clear morning air.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She covered her beautiful head with that thick mantle usually worn by the women of Leon, to shut out every sound; but lo! there came a loud, yet distinct shout from the river's bank, and then a confused discharge of firearms that rang sharply in the clear morning air.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading She covered her beautiful head with that thick mantle usually worn by the women of Leon, to shut out every sound; but lo! there came a loud, yet distinct shout from the river's bank, and then a confused discharge of firearms that rang sharply in the clear morning air.
but in spite of that
From this reading She covered her beautiful head with that thick mantle usually worn by the women of Leon, to shut out every sound; but lo! there came a loud, yet distinct shout from the river's bank, and then a confused discharge of firearms that rang sharply in the clear morning air.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Farewell, Juanna mio, a thousand kisses and adieux to you."
