Chapter I · Chapter 1

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading This man ate nothing but fish, and her soul of an economical housewife worried greatly at the thought of the extraordinarily high price that fish brings in a port of exportation.

later than; following

From this reading A little after daybreak, just when its inhabitants were usually enjoying the dessert of their night's sleep, hearing drowsily the rumble of the early morning carts and the bell-ringing of the first Masses, the house would reëcho to the rude banging of doors and heavy footsteps making the stairway creak.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Life in that house, where everything always jogged along so uniformly, was greatly upset by the presence of the doctor.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Life in that house, where everything always jogged along so uniformly, was greatly upset by the presence of the doctor.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading This man ate nothing but fish, and her soul of an economical housewife worried greatly at the thought of the extraordinarily high price that fish brings in a port of exportation.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading This man ate nothing but fish, and her soul of an economical housewife worried greatly at the thought of the extraordinarily high price that fish brings in a port of exportation.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading When the _Triton_ occasionally appeared in Valencia, thrifty Doña Cristina was obliged to modify the dietary of her family.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This man ate nothing but fish, and her soul of an economical housewife worried greatly at the thought of the extraordinarily high price that fish brings in a port of exportation.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading This man ate nothing but fish, and her soul of an economical housewife worried greatly at the thought of the extraordinarily high price that fish brings in a port of exportation.

a continuing very loud noise

From this reading A little after daybreak, just when its inhabitants were usually enjoying the dessert of their night's sleep, hearing drowsily the rumble of the early morning carts and the bell-ringing of the first Masses, the house would reëcho to the rude banging of doors and heavy footsteps making the stairway creak.

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From this reading A little after daybreak, just when its inhabitants were usually enjoying the dessert of their night's sleep, hearing drowsily the rumble of the early morning carts and the bell-ringing of the first Masses, the house would reëcho to the rude banging of doors and heavy footsteps making the stairway creak.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It was the _Triton_ rushing out on the street, incapable of remaining between four walls after the first streak of light.

third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading This man ate nothing but fish, and her soul of an economical housewife worried greatly at the thought of the extraordinarily high price that fish brings in a port of exportation.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This man ate nothing but fish, and her soul of an economical housewife worried greatly at the thought of the extraordinarily high price that fish brings in a port of exportation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Life in that house, where everything always jogged along so uniformly, was greatly upset by the presence of the doctor.

plural of “cart” — a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading A little after daybreak, just when its inhabitants were usually enjoying the dessert of their night's sleep, hearing drowsily the rumble of the early morning carts and the bell-ringing of the first Masses, the house would reëcho to the rude banging of doors and heavy footsteps making the stairway creak.

make a high-pitched, screeching noise

From this reading A little after daybreak, just when its inhabitants were usually enjoying the dessert of their night's sleep, hearing drowsily the rumble of the early morning carts and the bell-ringing of the first Masses, the house would reëcho to the rude banging of doors and heavy footsteps making the stairway creak.

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From this reading When the _Triton_ occasionally appeared in Valencia, thrifty Doña Cristina was obliged to modify the dietary of her family.

the first light of day

From this reading A little after daybreak, just when its inhabitants were usually enjoying the dessert of their night's sleep, hearing drowsily the rumble of the early morning carts and the bell-ringing of the first Masses, the house would reëcho to the rude banging of doors and heavy footsteps making the stairway creak.

a dish served as the last course of a meal

From this reading A little after daybreak, just when its inhabitants were usually enjoying the dessert of their night's sleep, hearing drowsily the rumble of the early morning carts and the bell-ringing of the first Masses, the house would reëcho to the rude banging of doors and heavy footsteps making the stairway creak.

of or relating to the diet

From this reading When the _Triton_ occasionally appeared in Valencia, thrifty Doña Cristina was obliged to modify the dietary of her family.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Life in that house, where everything always jogged along so uniformly, was greatly upset by the presence of the doctor.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading A little after daybreak, just when its inhabitants were usually enjoying the dessert of their night's sleep, hearing drowsily the rumble of the early morning carts and the bell-ringing of the first Masses, the house would reëcho to the rude banging of doors and heavy footsteps making the stairway creak.

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From this reading When the _Triton_ occasionally appeared in Valencia, thrifty Doña Cristina was obliged to modify the dietary of her family.

in a drowsy manner

From this reading A little after daybreak, just when its inhabitants were usually enjoying the dessert of their night's sleep, hearing drowsily the rumble of the early morning carts and the bell-ringing of the first Masses, the house would reëcho to the rude banging of doors and heavy footsteps making the stairway creak.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading A little after daybreak, just when its inhabitants were usually enjoying the dessert of their night's sleep, hearing drowsily the rumble of the early morning carts and the bell-ringing of the first Masses, the house would reëcho to the rude banging of doors and heavy footsteps making the stairway creak.

using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness

From this reading This man ate nothing but fish, and her soul of an economical housewife worried greatly at the thought of the extraordinarily high price that fish brings in a port of exportation.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading A little after daybreak, just when its inhabitants were usually enjoying the dessert of their night's sleep, hearing drowsily the rumble of the early morning carts and the bell-ringing of the first Masses, the house would reëcho to the rude banging of doors and heavy footsteps making the stairway creak.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Life in that house, where everything always jogged along so uniformly, was greatly upset by the presence of the doctor.

commodities (goods or services) sold to a foreign country

From this reading This man ate nothing but fish, and her soul of an economical housewife worried greatly at the thought of the extraordinarily high price that fish brings in a port of exportation.

extremely

From this reading This man ate nothing but fish, and her soul of an economical housewife worried greatly at the thought of the extraordinarily high price that fish brings in a port of exportation.

a social unit living together

From this reading When the _Triton_ occasionally appeared in Valencia, thrifty Doña Cristina was obliged to modify the dietary of her family.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A little after daybreak, just when its inhabitants were usually enjoying the dessert of their night's sleep, hearing drowsily the rumble of the early morning carts and the bell-ringing of the first Masses, the house would reëcho to the rude banging of doors and heavy footsteps making the stairway creak.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading This man ate nothing but fish, and her soul of an economical housewife worried greatly at the thought of the extraordinarily high price that fish brings in a port of exportation.

plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading A little after daybreak, just when its inhabitants were usually enjoying the dessert of their night's sleep, hearing drowsily the rumble of the early morning carts and the bell-ringing of the first Masses, the house would reëcho to the rude banging of doors and heavy footsteps making the stairway creak.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading It was the _Triton_ rushing out on the street, incapable of remaining between four walls after the first streak of light.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading This man ate nothing but fish, and her soul of an economical housewife worried greatly at the thought of the extraordinarily high price that fish brings in a port of exportation.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading A little after daybreak, just when its inhabitants were usually enjoying the dessert of their night's sleep, hearing drowsily the rumble of the early morning carts and the bell-ringing of the first Masses, the house would reëcho to the rude banging of doors and heavy footsteps making the stairway creak.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading A little after daybreak, just when its inhabitants were usually enjoying the dessert of their night's sleep, hearing drowsily the rumble of the early morning carts and the bell-ringing of the first Masses, the house would reëcho to the rude banging of doors and heavy footsteps making the stairway creak.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading When the _Triton_ occasionally appeared in Valencia, thrifty Doña Cristina was obliged to modify the dietary of her family.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading This man ate nothing but fish, and her soul of an economical housewife worried greatly at the thought of the extraordinarily high price that fish brings in a port of exportation.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Life in that house, where everything always jogged along so uniformly, was greatly upset by the presence of the doctor.

a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income

From this reading This man ate nothing but fish, and her soul of an economical housewife worried greatly at the thought of the extraordinarily high price that fish brings in a port of exportation.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading When the _Triton_ occasionally appeared in Valencia, thrifty Doña Cristina was obliged to modify the dietary of her family.

(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability

From this reading It was the _Triton_ rushing out on the street, incapable of remaining between four walls after the first streak of light.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading A little after daybreak, just when its inhabitants were usually enjoying the dessert of their night's sleep, hearing drowsily the rumble of the early morning carts and the bell-ringing of the first Masses, the house would reëcho to the rude banging of doors and heavy footsteps making the stairway creak.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the _Triton_ rushing out on the street, incapable of remaining between four walls after the first streak of light.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A little after daybreak, just when its inhabitants were usually enjoying the dessert of their night's sleep, hearing drowsily the rumble of the early morning carts and the bell-ringing of the first Masses, the house would reëcho to the rude banging of doors and heavy footsteps making the stairway creak.

inflected form of “jog” — continue talking or writing in a desultory manner

From this reading Life in that house, where everything always jogged along so uniformly, was greatly upset by the presence of the doctor.

and nothing more

From this reading A little after daybreak, just when its inhabitants were usually enjoying the dessert of their night's sleep, hearing drowsily the rumble of the early morning carts and the bell-ringing of the first Masses, the house would reëcho to the rude banging of doors and heavy footsteps making the stairway creak.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Life in that house, where everything always jogged along so uniformly, was greatly upset by the presence of the doctor.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It was the _Triton_ rushing out on the street, incapable of remaining between four walls after the first streak of light.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A little after daybreak, just when its inhabitants were usually enjoying the dessert of their night's sleep, hearing drowsily the rumble of the early morning carts and the bell-ringing of the first Masses, the house would reëcho to the rude banging of doors and heavy footsteps making the stairway creak.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading A little after daybreak, just when its inhabitants were usually enjoying the dessert of their night's sleep, hearing drowsily the rumble of the early morning carts and the bell-ringing of the first Masses, the house would reëcho to the rude banging of doors and heavy footsteps making the stairway creak.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading This man ate nothing but fish, and her soul of an economical housewife worried greatly at the thought of the extraordinarily high price that fish brings in a port of exportation.

the common people generally

From this reading A little after daybreak, just when its inhabitants were usually enjoying the dessert of their night's sleep, hearing drowsily the rumble of the early morning carts and the bell-ringing of the first Masses, the house would reëcho to the rude banging of doors and heavy footsteps making the stairway creak.

make less severe or harsh or extreme

From this reading When the _Triton_ occasionally appeared in Valencia, thrifty Doña Cristina was obliged to modify the dietary of her family.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A little after daybreak, just when its inhabitants were usually enjoying the dessert of their night's sleep, hearing drowsily the rumble of the early morning carts and the bell-ringing of the first Masses, the house would reëcho to the rude banging of doors and heavy footsteps making the stairway creak.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A little after daybreak, just when its inhabitants were usually enjoying the dessert of their night's sleep, hearing drowsily the rumble of the early morning carts and the bell-ringing of the first Masses, the house would reëcho to the rude banging of doors and heavy footsteps making the stairway creak.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading This man ate nothing but fish, and her soul of an economical housewife worried greatly at the thought of the extraordinarily high price that fish brings in a port of exportation.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading When the _Triton_ occasionally appeared in Valencia, thrifty Doña Cristina was obliged to modify the dietary of her family.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading When the _Triton_ occasionally appeared in Valencia, thrifty Doña Cristina was obliged to modify the dietary of her family.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When the _Triton_ occasionally appeared in Valencia, thrifty Doña Cristina was obliged to modify the dietary of her family.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was the _Triton_ rushing out on the street, incapable of remaining between four walls after the first streak of light.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was the _Triton_ rushing out on the street, incapable of remaining between four walls after the first streak of light.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading This man ate nothing but fish, and her soul of an economical housewife worried greatly at the thought of the extraordinarily high price that fish brings in a port of exportation.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Life in that house, where everything always jogged along so uniformly, was greatly upset by the presence of the doctor.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading This man ate nothing but fish, and her soul of an economical housewife worried greatly at the thought of the extraordinarily high price that fish brings in a port of exportation.

not used up

From this reading It was the _Triton_ rushing out on the street, incapable of remaining between four walls after the first streak of light.

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From this reading A little after daybreak, just when its inhabitants were usually enjoying the dessert of their night's sleep, hearing drowsily the rumble of the early morning carts and the bell-ringing of the first Masses, the house would reëcho to the rude banging of doors and heavy footsteps making the stairway creak.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading A little after daybreak, just when its inhabitants were usually enjoying the dessert of their night's sleep, hearing drowsily the rumble of the early morning carts and the bell-ringing of the first Masses, the house would reëcho to the rude banging of doors and heavy footsteps making the stairway creak.

make a low noise

From this reading A little after daybreak, just when its inhabitants were usually enjoying the dessert of their night's sleep, hearing drowsily the rumble of the early morning carts and the bell-ringing of the first Masses, the house would reëcho to the rude banging of doors and heavy footsteps making the stairway creak.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading It was the _Triton_ rushing out on the street, incapable of remaining between four walls after the first streak of light.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading A little after daybreak, just when its inhabitants were usually enjoying the dessert of their night's sleep, hearing drowsily the rumble of the early morning carts and the bell-ringing of the first Masses, the house would reëcho to the rude banging of doors and heavy footsteps making the stairway creak.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Life in that house, where everything always jogged along so uniformly, was greatly upset by the presence of the doctor.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading This man ate nothing but fish, and her soul of an economical housewife worried greatly at the thought of the extraordinarily high price that fish brings in a port of exportation.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading A little after daybreak, just when its inhabitants were usually enjoying the dessert of their night's sleep, hearing drowsily the rumble of the early morning carts and the bell-ringing of the first Masses, the house would reëcho to the rude banging of doors and heavy footsteps making the stairway creak.

an unbroken series of events

From this reading It was the _Triton_ rushing out on the street, incapable of remaining between four walls after the first streak of light.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading It was the _Triton_ rushing out on the street, incapable of remaining between four walls after the first streak of light.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This man ate nothing but fish, and her soul of an economical housewife worried greatly at the thought of the extraordinarily high price that fish brings in a port of exportation.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading When the _Triton_ occasionally appeared in Valencia, thrifty Doña Cristina was obliged to modify the dietary of her family.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A little after daybreak, just when its inhabitants were usually enjoying the dessert of their night's sleep, hearing drowsily the rumble of the early morning carts and the bell-ringing of the first Masses, the house would reëcho to the rude banging of doors and heavy footsteps making the stairway creak.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This man ate nothing but fish, and her soul of an economical housewife worried greatly at the thought of the extraordinarily high price that fish brings in a port of exportation.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading This man ate nothing but fish, and her soul of an economical housewife worried greatly at the thought of the extraordinarily high price that fish brings in a port of exportation.

careful and diligent in the use of resources

From this reading When the _Triton_ occasionally appeared in Valencia, thrifty Doña Cristina was obliged to modify the dietary of her family.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading When the _Triton_ occasionally appeared in Valencia, thrifty Doña Cristina was obliged to modify the dietary of her family.

(Greek mythology) a sea god; son of Poseidon

From this reading When the _Triton_ occasionally appeared in Valencia, thrifty Doña Cristina was obliged to modify the dietary of her family.

in a uniform manner

From this reading Life in that house, where everything always jogged along so uniformly, was greatly upset by the presence of the doctor.

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading Life in that house, where everything always jogged along so uniformly, was greatly upset by the presence of the doctor.

under normal conditions

From this reading A little after daybreak, just when its inhabitants were usually enjoying the dessert of their night's sleep, hearing drowsily the rumble of the early morning carts and the bell-ringing of the first Masses, the house would reëcho to the rude banging of doors and heavy footsteps making the stairway creak.

an industrial city in northern Venezuela

From this reading When the _Triton_ occasionally appeared in Valencia, thrifty Doña Cristina was obliged to modify the dietary of her family.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading It was the _Triton_ rushing out on the street, incapable of remaining between four walls after the first streak of light.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading When the _Triton_ occasionally appeared in Valencia, thrifty Doña Cristina was obliged to modify the dietary of her family.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A little after daybreak, just when its inhabitants were usually enjoying the dessert of their night's sleep, hearing drowsily the rumble of the early morning carts and the bell-ringing of the first Masses, the house would reëcho to the rude banging of doors and heavy footsteps making the stairway creak.

at the time that

From this reading When the _Triton_ occasionally appeared in Valencia, thrifty Doña Cristina was obliged to modify the dietary of her family.

in or at the place that

From this reading Life in that house, where everything always jogged along so uniformly, was greatly upset by the presence of the doctor.

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading This man ate nothing but fish, and her soul of an economical housewife worried greatly at the thought of the extraordinarily high price that fish brings in a port of exportation.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading A little after daybreak, just when its inhabitants were usually enjoying the dessert of their night's sleep, hearing drowsily the rumble of the early morning carts and the bell-ringing of the first Masses, the house would reëcho to the rude banging of doors and heavy footsteps making the stairway creak.