used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the afternoon he rode out, and on his return sent a message to Pepa saying that he wished to speak with her.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading In the afternoon he rode out, and on his return sent a message to Pepa saying that he wished to speak with her.
agitations
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From this reading The following day Leon had visitors; two friends who gave him some information which, though certainly interesting, was far from pleasing to him, and he spent the day in agitations and the night without sleep.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Early in the morning he called Facunda and told her that he was going away; then an hour later he said to himself: “No I must stay--I ought to stay.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The following day Leon had visitors; two friends who gave him some information which, though certainly interesting, was far from pleasing to him, and he spent the day in agitations and the night without sleep.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Early in the morning he called Facunda and told her that he was going away; then an hour later he said to himself: “No I must stay--I ought to stay.”
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Early in the morning he called Facunda and told her that he was going away; then an hour later he said to himself: “No I must stay--I ought to stay.”
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The following day Leon had visitors; two friends who gave him some information which, though certainly interesting, was far from pleasing to him, and he spent the day in agitations and the night without sleep.
Cimarra's
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From this reading Since the day when the news of Cimarra’s death had reached them, Leon had hardly seen her; a feeling of delicacy had kept him from repeating his visits to Suertebella.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The following day Leon had visitors; two friends who gave him some information which, though certainly interesting, was far from pleasing to him, and he spent the day in agitations and the night without sleep.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Since the day when the news of Cimarra’s death had reached them, Leon had hardly seen her; a feeling of delicacy had kept him from repeating his visits to Suertebella.
delicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading Since the day when the news of Cimarra’s death had reached them, Leon had hardly seen her; a feeling of delicacy had kept him from repeating his visits to Suertebella.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early in the morning he called Facunda and told her that he was going away; then an hour later he said to himself: “No I must stay--I ought to stay.”
Facunda
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From this reading Early in the morning he called Facunda and told her that he was going away; then an hour later he said to himself: “No I must stay--I ought to stay.”
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The following day Leon had visitors; two friends who gave him some information which, though certainly interesting, was far from pleasing to him, and he spent the day in agitations and the night without sleep.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Since the day when the news of Cimarra’s death had reached them, Leon had hardly seen her; a feeling of delicacy had kept him from repeating his visits to Suertebella.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following day Leon had visitors; two friends who gave him some information which, though certainly interesting, was far from pleasing to him, and he spent the day in agitations and the night without sleep.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The following day Leon had visitors; two friends who gave him some information which, though certainly interesting, was far from pleasing to him, and he spent the day in agitations and the night without sleep.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The following day Leon had visitors; two friends who gave him some information which, though certainly interesting, was far from pleasing to him, and he spent the day in agitations and the night without sleep.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The following day Leon had visitors; two friends who gave him some information which, though certainly interesting, was far from pleasing to him, and he spent the day in agitations and the night without sleep.
the act of departing
From this reading Early in the morning he called Facunda and told her that he was going away; then an hour later he said to himself: “No I must stay--I ought to stay.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The following day Leon had visitors; two friends who gave him some information which, though certainly interesting, was far from pleasing to him, and he spent the day in agitations and the night without sleep.
only a very short time before
From this reading Since the day when the news of Cimarra’s death had reached them, Leon had hardly seen her; a feeling of delicacy had kept him from repeating his visits to Suertebella.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The following day Leon had visitors; two friends who gave him some information which, though certainly interesting, was far from pleasing to him, and he spent the day in agitations and the night without sleep.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Early in the morning he called Facunda and told her that he was going away; then an hour later he said to himself: “No I must stay--I ought to stay.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The following day Leon had visitors; two friends who gave him some information which, though certainly interesting, was far from pleasing to him, and he spent the day in agitations and the night without sleep.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Early in the morning he called Facunda and told her that he was going away; then an hour later he said to himself: “No I must stay--I ought to stay.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the afternoon he rode out, and on his return sent a message to Pepa saying that he wished to speak with her.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Early in the morning he called Facunda and told her that he was going away; then an hour later he said to himself: “No I must stay--I ought to stay.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Early in the morning he called Facunda and told her that he was going away; then an hour later he said to himself: “No I must stay--I ought to stay.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The following day Leon had visitors; two friends who gave him some information which, though certainly interesting, was far from pleasing to him, and he spent the day in agitations and the night without sleep.
a message received and understood
From this reading The following day Leon had visitors; two friends who gave him some information which, though certainly interesting, was far from pleasing to him, and he spent the day in agitations and the night without sleep.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The following day Leon had visitors; two friends who gave him some information which, though certainly interesting, was far from pleasing to him, and he spent the day in agitations and the night without sleep.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Since the day when the news of Cimarra’s death had reached them, Leon had hardly seen her; a feeling of delicacy had kept him from repeating his visits to Suertebella.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Early in the morning he called Facunda and told her that he was going away; then an hour later he said to himself: “No I must stay--I ought to stay.”
LeonnounUS /ˈliːɑːn/
a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain
From this reading The following day Leon had visitors; two friends who gave him some information which, though certainly interesting, was far from pleasing to him, and he spent the day in agitations and the night without sleep.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading In the afternoon he rode out, and on his return sent a message to Pepa saying that he wished to speak with her.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early in the morning he called Facunda and told her that he was going away; then an hour later he said to himself: “No I must stay--I ought to stay.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Early in the morning he called Facunda and told her that he was going away; then an hour later he said to himself: “No I must stay--I ought to stay.”
information about recent and important events
From this reading Since the day when the news of Cimarra’s death had reached them, Leon had hardly seen her; a feeling of delicacy had kept him from repeating his visits to Suertebella.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The following day Leon had visitors; two friends who gave him some information which, though certainly interesting, was far from pleasing to him, and he spent the day in agitations and the night without sleep.
not any; not one
From this reading Early in the morning he called Facunda and told her that he was going away; then an hour later he said to himself: “No I must stay--I ought to stay.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Since the day when the news of Cimarra’s death had reached them, Leon had hardly seen her; a feeling of delicacy had kept him from repeating his visits to Suertebella.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the afternoon he rode out, and on his return sent a message to Pepa saying that he wished to speak with her.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Early in the morning he called Facunda and told her that he was going away; then an hour later he said to himself: “No I must stay--I ought to stay.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the afternoon he rode out, and on his return sent a message to Pepa saying that he wished to speak with her.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading REASON _VERSUS_ PASSION.
Pepa
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From this reading In the afternoon he rode out, and on his return sent a message to Pepa saying that he wished to speak with her.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading The following day Leon had visitors; two friends who gave him some information which, though certainly interesting, was far from pleasing to him, and he spent the day in agitations and the night without sleep.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Since the day when the news of Cimarra’s death had reached them, Leon had hardly seen her; a feeling of delicacy had kept him from repeating his visits to Suertebella.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading REASON _VERSUS_ PASSION.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading Since the day when the news of Cimarra’s death had reached them, Leon had hardly seen her; a feeling of delicacy had kept him from repeating his visits to Suertebella.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In the afternoon he rode out, and on his return sent a message to Pepa saying that he wished to speak with her.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading In the afternoon he rode out, and on his return sent a message to Pepa saying that he wished to speak with her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Early in the morning he called Facunda and told her that he was going away; then an hour later he said to himself: “No I must stay--I ought to stay.”
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading In the afternoon he rode out, and on his return sent a message to Pepa saying that he wished to speak with her.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Since the day when the news of Cimarra’s death had reached them, Leon had hardly seen her; a feeling of delicacy had kept him from repeating his visits to Suertebella.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading In the afternoon he rode out, and on his return sent a message to Pepa saying that he wished to speak with her.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the day when the news of Cimarra’s death had reached them, Leon had hardly seen her; a feeling of delicacy had kept him from repeating his visits to Suertebella.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The following day Leon had visitors; two friends who gave him some information which, though certainly interesting, was far from pleasing to him, and he spent the day in agitations and the night without sleep.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The following day Leon had visitors; two friends who gave him some information which, though certainly interesting, was far from pleasing to him, and he spent the day in agitations and the night without sleep.
express in speech
From this reading In the afternoon he rode out, and on his return sent a message to Pepa saying that he wished to speak with her.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The following day Leon had visitors; two friends who gave him some information which, though certainly interesting, was far from pleasing to him, and he spent the day in agitations and the night without sleep.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Early in the morning he called Facunda and told her that he was going away; then an hour later he said to himself: “No I must stay--I ought to stay.”
Suertebella
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From this reading Since the day when the news of Cimarra’s death had reached them, Leon had hardly seen her; a feeling of delicacy had kept him from repeating his visits to Suertebella.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Early in the morning he called Facunda and told her that he was going away; then an hour later he said to himself: “No I must stay--I ought to stay.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The following day Leon had visitors; two friends who gave him some information which, though certainly interesting, was far from pleasing to him, and he spent the day in agitations and the night without sleep.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Since the day when the news of Cimarra’s death had reached them, Leon had hardly seen her; a feeling of delicacy had kept him from repeating his visits to Suertebella.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Early in the morning he called Facunda and told her that he was going away; then an hour later he said to himself: “No I must stay--I ought to stay.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The following day Leon had visitors; two friends who gave him some information which, though certainly interesting, was far from pleasing to him, and he spent the day in agitations and the night without sleep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The following day Leon had visitors; two friends who gave him some information which, though certainly interesting, was far from pleasing to him, and he spent the day in agitations and the night without sleep.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Early in the morning he called Facunda and told her that he was going away; then an hour later he said to himself: “No I must stay--I ought to stay.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The following day Leon had visitors; two friends who gave him some information which, though certainly interesting, was far from pleasing to him, and he spent the day in agitations and the night without sleep.
VERSUS
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From this reading REASON _VERSUS_ PASSION.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading The following day Leon had visitors; two friends who gave him some information which, though certainly interesting, was far from pleasing to him, and he spent the day in agitations and the night without sleep.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Since the day when the news of Cimarra’s death had reached them, Leon had hardly seen her; a feeling of delicacy had kept him from repeating his visits to Suertebella.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The following day Leon had visitors; two friends who gave him some information which, though certainly interesting, was far from pleasing to him, and he spent the day in agitations and the night without sleep.
at the time that
From this reading Since the day when the news of Cimarra’s death had reached them, Leon had hardly seen her; a feeling of delicacy had kept him from repeating his visits to Suertebella.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The following day Leon had visitors; two friends who gave him some information which, though certainly interesting, was far from pleasing to him, and he spent the day in agitations and the night without sleep.
which person or people
From this reading The following day Leon had visitors; two friends who gave him some information which, though certainly interesting, was far from pleasing to him, and he spent the day in agitations and the night without sleep.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading In the afternoon he rode out, and on his return sent a message to Pepa saying that he wished to speak with her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the afternoon he rode out, and on his return sent a message to Pepa saying that he wished to speak with her.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The following day Leon had visitors; two friends who gave him some information which, though certainly interesting, was far from pleasing to him, and he spent the day in agitations and the night without sleep.
