used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As soon as her eyes were open, Nela put up her usual prayer to the Virgin Mother--a sort of Litany, compounded of the ordinary Litany to the Virgin and of certain clauses of her own devising, and forming altogether an address which would look strange enough if it were written down.
speak to
From this reading As soon as her eyes were open, Nela put up her usual prayer to the Virgin Mother--a sort of Litany, compounded of the ordinary Litany to the Virgin and of certain clauses of her own devising, and forming altogether an address which would look strange enough if it were written down.
anew
From this reading The thoughts which fade and fly as sleep overcomes us, very commonly lurk in some hole or corner ready to take us by storm again as soon as we wake.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading As soon as her eyes were open, Nela put up her usual prayer to the Virgin Mother--a sort of Litany, compounded of the ordinary Litany to the Virgin and of certain clauses of her own devising, and forming altogether an address which would look strange enough if it were written down.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among other things, Nela’s prayer said:
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As soon as her eyes were open, Nela put up her usual prayer to the Virgin Mother--a sort of Litany, compounded of the ordinary Litany to the Virgin and of certain clauses of her own devising, and forming altogether an address which would look strange enough if it were written down.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The thoughts which fade and fly as sleep overcomes us, very commonly lurk in some hole or corner ready to take us by storm again as soon as we wake.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading HOW THE VIRGIN MARY APPEARED TO NELA.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The thoughts which fade and fly as sleep overcomes us, very commonly lurk in some hole or corner ready to take us by storm again as soon as we wake.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Thus it was that Mariquilla, who, having fallen asleep with her head full of strange fancies of the Virgin, of the blind lad, and of her own ugliness which, she longed so wildly to see changed into wonderful loveliness, woke with the same ideas in her brain when Señana’s call roused her in her basket.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading Thus it was that Mariquilla, who, having fallen asleep with her head full of strange fancies of the Virgin, of the blind lad, and of her own ugliness which, she longed so wildly to see changed into wonderful loveliness, woke with the same ideas in her brain when Señana’s call roused her in her basket.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Thus it was that Mariquilla, who, having fallen asleep with her head full of strange fancies of the Virgin, of the blind lad, and of her own ugliness which, she longed so wildly to see changed into wonderful loveliness, woke with the same ideas in her brain when Señana’s call roused her in her basket.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Thus it was that Mariquilla, who, having fallen asleep with her head full of strange fancies of the Virgin, of the blind lad, and of her own ugliness which, she longed so wildly to see changed into wonderful loveliness, woke with the same ideas in her brain when Señana’s call roused her in her basket.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The thoughts which fade and fly as sleep overcomes us, very commonly lurk in some hole or corner ready to take us by storm again as soon as we wake.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Thus it was that Mariquilla, who, having fallen asleep with her head full of strange fancies of the Virgin, of the blind lad, and of her own ugliness which, she longed so wildly to see changed into wonderful loveliness, woke with the same ideas in her brain when Señana’s call roused her in her basket.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading As soon as her eyes were open, Nela put up her usual prayer to the Virgin Mother--a sort of Litany, compounded of the ordinary Litany to the Virgin and of certain clauses of her own devising, and forming altogether an address which would look strange enough if it were written down.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Thus it was that Mariquilla, who, having fallen asleep with her head full of strange fancies of the Virgin, of the blind lad, and of her own ugliness which, she longed so wildly to see changed into wonderful loveliness, woke with the same ideas in her brain when Señana’s call roused her in her basket.
clausesnounUS /ˈklɔːzəz/
plural of “clause” — (grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate functioning as a part of a complex sentence
From this reading As soon as her eyes were open, Nela put up her usual prayer to the Virgin Mother--a sort of Litany, compounded of the ordinary Litany to the Virgin and of certain clauses of her own devising, and forming altogether an address which would look strange enough if it were written down.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading The thoughts which fade and fly as sleep overcomes us, very commonly lurk in some hole or corner ready to take us by storm again as soon as we wake.
compoundedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpaʊndəd/
combined into or constituting a chemical compound
From this reading As soon as her eyes were open, Nela put up her usual prayer to the Virgin Mother--a sort of Litany, compounded of the ordinary Litany to the Virgin and of certain clauses of her own devising, and forming altogether an address which would look strange enough if it were written down.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The thoughts which fade and fly as sleep overcomes us, very commonly lurk in some hole or corner ready to take us by storm again as soon as we wake.
devisingnounUS /dɪˈvaɪzɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading As soon as her eyes were open, Nela put up her usual prayer to the Virgin Mother--a sort of Litany, compounded of the ordinary Litany to the Virgin and of certain clauses of her own devising, and forming altogether an address which would look strange enough if it were written down.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As soon as her eyes were open, Nela put up her usual prayer to the Virgin Mother--a sort of Litany, compounded of the ordinary Litany to the Virgin and of certain clauses of her own devising, and forming altogether an address which would look strange enough if it were written down.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading As soon as her eyes were open, Nela put up her usual prayer to the Virgin Mother--a sort of Litany, compounded of the ordinary Litany to the Virgin and of certain clauses of her own devising, and forming altogether an address which would look strange enough if it were written down.
opinion or judgment
From this reading As soon as her eyes were open, Nela put up her usual prayer to the Virgin Mother--a sort of Litany, compounded of the ordinary Litany to the Virgin and of certain clauses of her own devising, and forming altogether an address which would look strange enough if it were written down.
fadeverbUS /feɪd/
become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly
From this reading The thoughts which fade and fly as sleep overcomes us, very commonly lurk in some hole or corner ready to take us by storm again as soon as we wake.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Thus it was that Mariquilla, who, having fallen asleep with her head full of strange fancies of the Virgin, of the blind lad, and of her own ugliness which, she longed so wildly to see changed into wonderful loveliness, woke with the same ideas in her brain when Señana’s call roused her in her basket.
fanciesnounUS /ˈfænsiz/
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading Thus it was that Mariquilla, who, having fallen asleep with her head full of strange fancies of the Virgin, of the blind lad, and of her own ugliness which, she longed so wildly to see changed into wonderful loveliness, woke with the same ideas in her brain when Señana’s call roused her in her basket.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading The thoughts which fade and fly as sleep overcomes us, very commonly lurk in some hole or corner ready to take us by storm again as soon as we wake.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading As soon as her eyes were open, Nela put up her usual prayer to the Virgin Mother--a sort of Litany, compounded of the ordinary Litany to the Virgin and of certain clauses of her own devising, and forming altogether an address which would look strange enough if it were written down.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Thus it was that Mariquilla, who, having fallen asleep with her head full of strange fancies of the Virgin, of the blind lad, and of her own ugliness which, she longed so wildly to see changed into wonderful loveliness, woke with the same ideas in her brain when Señana’s call roused her in her basket.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Thus it was that Mariquilla, who, having fallen asleep with her head full of strange fancies of the Virgin, of the blind lad, and of her own ugliness which, she longed so wildly to see changed into wonderful loveliness, woke with the same ideas in her brain when Señana’s call roused her in her basket.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Thus it was that Mariquilla, who, having fallen asleep with her head full of strange fancies of the Virgin, of the blind lad, and of her own ugliness which, she longed so wildly to see changed into wonderful loveliness, woke with the same ideas in her brain when Señana’s call roused her in her basket.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus it was that Mariquilla, who, having fallen asleep with her head full of strange fancies of the Virgin, of the blind lad, and of her own ugliness which, she longed so wildly to see changed into wonderful loveliness, woke with the same ideas in her brain when Señana’s call roused her in her basket.
an opening into or through something
From this reading The thoughts which fade and fly as sleep overcomes us, very commonly lurk in some hole or corner ready to take us by storm again as soon as we wake.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THE VIRGIN MARY APPEARED TO NELA.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Thus it was that Mariquilla, who, having fallen asleep with her head full of strange fancies of the Virgin, of the blind lad, and of her own ugliness which, she longed so wildly to see changed into wonderful loveliness, woke with the same ideas in her brain when Señana’s call roused her in her basket.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As soon as her eyes were open, Nela put up her usual prayer to the Virgin Mother--a sort of Litany, compounded of the ordinary Litany to the Virgin and of certain clauses of her own devising, and forming altogether an address which would look strange enough if it were written down.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The thoughts which fade and fly as sleep overcomes us, very commonly lurk in some hole or corner ready to take us by storm again as soon as we wake.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Thus it was that Mariquilla, who, having fallen asleep with her head full of strange fancies of the Virgin, of the blind lad, and of her own ugliness which, she longed so wildly to see changed into wonderful loveliness, woke with the same ideas in her brain when Señana’s call roused her in her basket.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thus it was that Mariquilla, who, having fallen asleep with her head full of strange fancies of the Virgin, of the blind lad, and of her own ugliness which, she longed so wildly to see changed into wonderful loveliness, woke with the same ideas in her brain when Señana’s call roused her in her basket.
a boy or man
From this reading Thus it was that Mariquilla, who, having fallen asleep with her head full of strange fancies of the Virgin, of the blind lad, and of her own ugliness which, she longed so wildly to see changed into wonderful loveliness, woke with the same ideas in her brain when Señana’s call roused her in her basket.
LitanynounUS /ˈlɪtəni/
any long and tedious address or recital
From this reading As soon as her eyes were open, Nela put up her usual prayer to the Virgin Mother--a sort of Litany, compounded of the ordinary Litany to the Virgin and of certain clauses of her own devising, and forming altogether an address which would look strange enough if it were written down.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading Thus it was that Mariquilla, who, having fallen asleep with her head full of strange fancies of the Virgin, of the blind lad, and of her own ugliness which, she longed so wildly to see changed into wonderful loveliness, woke with the same ideas in her brain when Señana’s call roused her in her basket.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As soon as her eyes were open, Nela put up her usual prayer to the Virgin Mother--a sort of Litany, compounded of the ordinary Litany to the Virgin and of certain clauses of her own devising, and forming altogether an address which would look strange enough if it were written down.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading Thus it was that Mariquilla, who, having fallen asleep with her head full of strange fancies of the Virgin, of the blind lad, and of her own ugliness which, she longed so wildly to see changed into wonderful loveliness, woke with the same ideas in her brain when Señana’s call roused her in her basket.
lurkverbUS /lɜːrk/
lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading The thoughts which fade and fly as sleep overcomes us, very commonly lurk in some hole or corner ready to take us by storm again as soon as we wake.
Mariquilla
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From this reading Thus it was that Mariquilla, who, having fallen asleep with her head full of strange fancies of the Virgin, of the blind lad, and of her own ugliness which, she longed so wildly to see changed into wonderful loveliness, woke with the same ideas in her brain when Señana’s call roused her in her basket.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading HOW THE VIRGIN MARY APPEARED TO NELA.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading As soon as her eyes were open, Nela put up her usual prayer to the Virgin Mother--a sort of Litany, compounded of the ordinary Litany to the Virgin and of certain clauses of her own devising, and forming altogether an address which would look strange enough if it were written down.
NELA
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From this reading HOW THE VIRGIN MARY APPEARED TO NELA.
Nela's
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From this reading Among other things, Nela’s prayer said:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thus it was that Mariquilla, who, having fallen asleep with her head full of strange fancies of the Virgin, of the blind lad, and of her own ugliness which, she longed so wildly to see changed into wonderful loveliness, woke with the same ideas in her brain when Señana’s call roused her in her basket.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading As soon as her eyes were open, Nela put up her usual prayer to the Virgin Mother--a sort of Litany, compounded of the ordinary Litany to the Virgin and of certain clauses of her own devising, and forming altogether an address which would look strange enough if it were written down.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The thoughts which fade and fly as sleep overcomes us, very commonly lurk in some hole or corner ready to take us by storm again as soon as we wake.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading As soon as her eyes were open, Nela put up her usual prayer to the Virgin Mother--a sort of Litany, compounded of the ordinary Litany to the Virgin and of certain clauses of her own devising, and forming altogether an address which would look strange enough if it were written down.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Among other things, Nela’s prayer said:
overcomesverbUS /ˈoʊvərkʌmz/
third-person singular of “overcome” — win a victory over
From this reading The thoughts which fade and fly as sleep overcomes us, very commonly lurk in some hole or corner ready to take us by storm again as soon as we wake.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Thus it was that Mariquilla, who, having fallen asleep with her head full of strange fancies of the Virgin, of the blind lad, and of her own ugliness which, she longed so wildly to see changed into wonderful loveliness, woke with the same ideas in her brain when Señana’s call roused her in her basket.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading As soon as her eyes were open, Nela put up her usual prayer to the Virgin Mother--a sort of Litany, compounded of the ordinary Litany to the Virgin and of certain clauses of her own devising, and forming altogether an address which would look strange enough if it were written down.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As soon as her eyes were open, Nela put up her usual prayer to the Virgin Mother--a sort of Litany, compounded of the ordinary Litany to the Virgin and of certain clauses of her own devising, and forming altogether an address which would look strange enough if it were written down.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The thoughts which fade and fly as sleep overcomes us, very commonly lurk in some hole or corner ready to take us by storm again as soon as we wake.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Thus it was that Mariquilla, who, having fallen asleep with her head full of strange fancies of the Virgin, of the blind lad, and of her own ugliness which, she longed so wildly to see changed into wonderful loveliness, woke with the same ideas in her brain when Señana’s call roused her in her basket.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Among other things, Nela’s prayer said:
Identical; not different.
From this reading Thus it was that Mariquilla, who, having fallen asleep with her head full of strange fancies of the Virgin, of the blind lad, and of her own ugliness which, she longed so wildly to see changed into wonderful loveliness, woke with the same ideas in her brain when Señana’s call roused her in her basket.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Thus it was that Mariquilla, who, having fallen asleep with her head full of strange fancies of the Virgin, of the blind lad, and of her own ugliness which, she longed so wildly to see changed into wonderful loveliness, woke with the same ideas in her brain when Señana’s call roused her in her basket.
Señana's
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From this reading Thus it was that Mariquilla, who, having fallen asleep with her head full of strange fancies of the Virgin, of the blind lad, and of her own ugliness which, she longed so wildly to see changed into wonderful loveliness, woke with the same ideas in her brain when Señana’s call roused her in her basket.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thus it was that Mariquilla, who, having fallen asleep with her head full of strange fancies of the Virgin, of the blind lad, and of her own ugliness which, she longed so wildly to see changed into wonderful loveliness, woke with the same ideas in her brain when Señana’s call roused her in her basket.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The thoughts which fade and fly as sleep overcomes us, very commonly lurk in some hole or corner ready to take us by storm again as soon as we wake.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Thus it was that Mariquilla, who, having fallen asleep with her head full of strange fancies of the Virgin, of the blind lad, and of her own ugliness which, she longed so wildly to see changed into wonderful loveliness, woke with the same ideas in her brain when Señana’s call roused her in her basket.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The thoughts which fade and fly as sleep overcomes us, very commonly lurk in some hole or corner ready to take us by storm again as soon as we wake.
in the near future
From this reading The thoughts which fade and fly as sleep overcomes us, very commonly lurk in some hole or corner ready to take us by storm again as soon as we wake.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading As soon as her eyes were open, Nela put up her usual prayer to the Virgin Mother--a sort of Litany, compounded of the ordinary Litany to the Virgin and of certain clauses of her own devising, and forming altogether an address which would look strange enough if it were written down.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The thoughts which fade and fly as sleep overcomes us, very commonly lurk in some hole or corner ready to take us by storm again as soon as we wake.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Thus it was that Mariquilla, who, having fallen asleep with her head full of strange fancies of the Virgin, of the blind lad, and of her own ugliness which, she longed so wildly to see changed into wonderful loveliness, woke with the same ideas in her brain when Señana’s call roused her in her basket.
carry out
From this reading The thoughts which fade and fly as sleep overcomes us, very commonly lurk in some hole or corner ready to take us by storm again as soon as we wake.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus it was that Mariquilla, who, having fallen asleep with her head full of strange fancies of the Virgin, of the blind lad, and of her own ugliness which, she longed so wildly to see changed into wonderful loveliness, woke with the same ideas in her brain when Señana’s call roused her in her basket.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE VIRGIN MARY APPEARED TO NELA.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Among other things, Nela’s prayer said:
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The thoughts which fade and fly as sleep overcomes us, very commonly lurk in some hole or corner ready to take us by storm again as soon as we wake.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus it was that Mariquilla, who, having fallen asleep with her head full of strange fancies of the Virgin, of the blind lad, and of her own ugliness which, she longed so wildly to see changed into wonderful loveliness, woke with the same ideas in her brain when Señana’s call roused her in her basket.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW THE VIRGIN MARY APPEARED TO NELA.
uglinessnounUS /ˈʌɡlinəs/
qualities of appearance that do not give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Thus it was that Mariquilla, who, having fallen asleep with her head full of strange fancies of the Virgin, of the blind lad, and of her own ugliness which, she longed so wildly to see changed into wonderful loveliness, woke with the same ideas in her brain when Señana’s call roused her in her basket.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As soon as her eyes were open, Nela put up her usual prayer to the Virgin Mother--a sort of Litany, compounded of the ordinary Litany to the Virgin and of certain clauses of her own devising, and forming altogether an address which would look strange enough if it were written down.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The thoughts which fade and fly as sleep overcomes us, very commonly lurk in some hole or corner ready to take us by storm again as soon as we wake.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading As soon as her eyes were open, Nela put up her usual prayer to the Virgin Mother--a sort of Litany, compounded of the ordinary Litany to the Virgin and of certain clauses of her own devising, and forming altogether an address which would look strange enough if it were written down.
precisely as stated
From this reading The thoughts which fade and fly as sleep overcomes us, very commonly lurk in some hole or corner ready to take us by storm again as soon as we wake.
VIRGINnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading HOW THE VIRGIN MARY APPEARED TO NELA.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading The thoughts which fade and fly as sleep overcomes us, very commonly lurk in some hole or corner ready to take us by storm again as soon as we wake.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus it was that Mariquilla, who, having fallen asleep with her head full of strange fancies of the Virgin, of the blind lad, and of her own ugliness which, she longed so wildly to see changed into wonderful loveliness, woke with the same ideas in her brain when Señana’s call roused her in her basket.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The thoughts which fade and fly as sleep overcomes us, very commonly lurk in some hole or corner ready to take us by storm again as soon as we wake.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As soon as her eyes were open, Nela put up her usual prayer to the Virgin Mother--a sort of Litany, compounded of the ordinary Litany to the Virgin and of certain clauses of her own devising, and forming altogether an address which would look strange enough if it were written down.
at the time that
From this reading Thus it was that Mariquilla, who, having fallen asleep with her head full of strange fancies of the Virgin, of the blind lad, and of her own ugliness which, she longed so wildly to see changed into wonderful loveliness, woke with the same ideas in her brain when Señana’s call roused her in her basket.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The thoughts which fade and fly as sleep overcomes us, very commonly lurk in some hole or corner ready to take us by storm again as soon as we wake.
which person or people
From this reading Thus it was that Mariquilla, who, having fallen asleep with her head full of strange fancies of the Virgin, of the blind lad, and of her own ugliness which, she longed so wildly to see changed into wonderful loveliness, woke with the same ideas in her brain when Señana’s call roused her in her basket.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading Thus it was that Mariquilla, who, having fallen asleep with her head full of strange fancies of the Virgin, of the blind lad, and of her own ugliness which, she longed so wildly to see changed into wonderful loveliness, woke with the same ideas in her brain when Señana’s call roused her in her basket.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thus it was that Mariquilla, who, having fallen asleep with her head full of strange fancies of the Virgin, of the blind lad, and of her own ugliness which, she longed so wildly to see changed into wonderful loveliness, woke with the same ideas in her brain when Señana’s call roused her in her basket.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Thus it was that Mariquilla, who, having fallen asleep with her head full of strange fancies of the Virgin, of the blind lad, and of her own ugliness which, she longed so wildly to see changed into wonderful loveliness, woke with the same ideas in her brain when Señana’s call roused her in her basket.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Thus it was that Mariquilla, who, having fallen asleep with her head full of strange fancies of the Virgin, of the blind lad, and of her own ugliness which, she longed so wildly to see changed into wonderful loveliness, woke with the same ideas in her brain when Señana’s call roused her in her basket.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As soon as her eyes were open, Nela put up her usual prayer to the Virgin Mother--a sort of Litany, compounded of the ordinary Litany to the Virgin and of certain clauses of her own devising, and forming altogether an address which would look strange enough if it were written down.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading As soon as her eyes were open, Nela put up her usual prayer to the Virgin Mother--a sort of Litany, compounded of the ordinary Litany to the Virgin and of certain clauses of her own devising, and forming altogether an address which would look strange enough if it were written down.
