Chapter XXI

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

From this reading Florentina herself, during her few days’ stay, had given it the stamp, so to speak, of her own individuality; all sorts of small properties and trifles betrayed the nature of the woman who lived in it, as you may know a bird by its nest.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading No one had used it since the death of Pablo’s mother; but Don Francisco, deeming his niece worthy to be lodged there, had the room neatly arranged and added some little elegancies which had been quite unknown to it in his wife’s lifetime.

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From this reading The room which had been assigned to Florentina at Aldeacorba was the pleasantest in the house.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Florentina herself, during her few days’ stay, had given it the stamp, so to speak, of her own individuality; all sorts of small properties and trifles betrayed the nature of the woman who lived in it, as you may know a bird by its nest.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The balcony looked southwards and over the garden, so that the room was always flooded with light and perfume, and cheered by the happy song of birds.

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

From this reading No one had used it since the death of Pablo’s mother; but Don Francisco, deeming his niece worthy to be lodged there, had the room neatly arranged and added some little elegancies which had been quite unknown to it in his wife’s lifetime.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading No one had used it since the death of Pablo’s mother; but Don Francisco, deeming his niece worthy to be lodged there, had the room neatly arranged and added some little elegancies which had been quite unknown to it in his wife’s lifetime.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Florentina herself, during her few days’ stay, had given it the stamp, so to speak, of her own individuality; all sorts of small properties and trifles betrayed the nature of the woman who lived in it, as you may know a bird by its nest.

appointed to a post or duty

From this reading The room which had been assigned to Florentina at Aldeacorba was the pleasantest in the house.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The room which had been assigned to Florentina at Aldeacorba was the pleasantest in the house.

an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium

From this reading The balcony looked southwards and over the garden, so that the room was always flooded with light and perfume, and cheered by the happy song of birds.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading No one had used it since the death of Pablo’s mother; but Don Francisco, deeming his niece worthy to be lodged there, had the room neatly arranged and added some little elegancies which had been quite unknown to it in his wife’s lifetime.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The room which had been assigned to Florentina at Aldeacorba was the pleasantest in the house.

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading Florentina herself, during her few days’ stay, had given it the stamp, so to speak, of her own individuality; all sorts of small properties and trifles betrayed the nature of the woman who lived in it, as you may know a bird by its nest.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Florentina herself, during her few days’ stay, had given it the stamp, so to speak, of her own individuality; all sorts of small properties and trifles betrayed the nature of the woman who lived in it, as you may know a bird by its nest.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading The balcony looked southwards and over the garden, so that the room was always flooded with light and perfume, and cheered by the happy song of birds.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading No one had used it since the death of Pablo’s mother; but Don Francisco, deeming his niece worthy to be lodged there, had the room neatly arranged and added some little elegancies which had been quite unknown to it in his wife’s lifetime.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The balcony looked southwards and over the garden, so that the room was always flooded with light and perfume, and cheered by the happy song of birds.

past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to

From this reading The balcony looked southwards and over the garden, so that the room was always flooded with light and perfume, and cheered by the happy song of birds.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Florentina herself, during her few days’ stay, had given it the stamp, so to speak, of her own individuality; all sorts of small properties and trifles betrayed the nature of the woman who lived in it, as you may know a bird by its nest.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading No one had used it since the death of Pablo’s mother; but Don Francisco, deeming his niece worthy to be lodged there, had the room neatly arranged and added some little elegancies which had been quite unknown to it in his wife’s lifetime.

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From this reading No one had used it since the death of Pablo’s mother; but Don Francisco, deeming his niece worthy to be lodged there, had the room neatly arranged and added some little elegancies which had been quite unknown to it in his wife’s lifetime.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading No one had used it since the death of Pablo’s mother; but Don Francisco, deeming his niece worthy to be lodged there, had the room neatly arranged and added some little elegancies which had been quite unknown to it in his wife’s lifetime.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Florentina herself, during her few days’ stay, had given it the stamp, so to speak, of her own individuality; all sorts of small properties and trifles betrayed the nature of the woman who lived in it, as you may know a bird by its nest.

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From this reading No one had used it since the death of Pablo’s mother; but Don Francisco, deeming his niece worthy to be lodged there, had the room neatly arranged and added some little elegancies which had been quite unknown to it in his wife’s lifetime.

opinion or judgment

From this reading EYES THAT KILL.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Florentina herself, during her few days’ stay, had given it the stamp, so to speak, of her own individuality; all sorts of small properties and trifles betrayed the nature of the woman who lived in it, as you may know a bird by its nest.

covered with water

From this reading The balcony looked southwards and over the garden, so that the room was always flooded with light and perfume, and cheered by the happy song of birds.

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From this reading The room which had been assigned to Florentina at Aldeacorba was the pleasantest in the house.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading No one had used it since the death of Pablo’s mother; but Don Francisco, deeming his niece worthy to be lodged there, had the room neatly arranged and added some little elegancies which had been quite unknown to it in his wife’s lifetime.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The balcony looked southwards and over the garden, so that the room was always flooded with light and perfume, and cheered by the happy song of birds.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Florentina herself, during her few days’ stay, had given it the stamp, so to speak, of her own individuality; all sorts of small properties and trifles betrayed the nature of the woman who lived in it, as you may know a bird by its nest.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The room which had been assigned to Florentina at Aldeacorba was the pleasantest in the house.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading The balcony looked southwards and over the garden, so that the room was always flooded with light and perfume, and cheered by the happy song of birds.

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

From this reading Florentina herself, during her few days’ stay, had given it the stamp, so to speak, of her own individuality; all sorts of small properties and trifles betrayed the nature of the woman who lived in it, as you may know a bird by its nest.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Florentina herself, during her few days’ stay, had given it the stamp, so to speak, of her own individuality; all sorts of small properties and trifles betrayed the nature of the woman who lived in it, as you may know a bird by its nest.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading No one had used it since the death of Pablo’s mother; but Don Francisco, deeming his niece worthy to be lodged there, had the room neatly arranged and added some little elegancies which had been quite unknown to it in his wife’s lifetime.

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

From this reading The room which had been assigned to Florentina at Aldeacorba was the pleasantest in the house.

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

From this reading The room which had been assigned to Florentina at Aldeacorba was the pleasantest in the house.

the quality of being individual

From this reading Florentina herself, during her few days’ stay, had given it the stamp, so to speak, of her own individuality; all sorts of small properties and trifles betrayed the nature of the woman who lived in it, as you may know a bird by its nest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading No one had used it since the death of Pablo’s mother; but Don Francisco, deeming his niece worthy to be lodged there, had the room neatly arranged and added some little elegancies which had been quite unknown to it in his wife’s lifetime.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Florentina herself, during her few days’ stay, had given it the stamp, so to speak, of her own individuality; all sorts of small properties and trifles betrayed the nature of the woman who lived in it, as you may know a bird by its nest.

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading EYES THAT KILL.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Florentina herself, during her few days’ stay, had given it the stamp, so to speak, of her own individuality; all sorts of small properties and trifles betrayed the nature of the woman who lived in it, as you may know a bird by its nest.

the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)

From this reading No one had used it since the death of Pablo’s mother; but Don Francisco, deeming his niece worthy to be lodged there, had the room neatly arranged and added some little elegancies which had been quite unknown to it in his wife’s lifetime.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The balcony looked southwards and over the garden, so that the room was always flooded with light and perfume, and cheered by the happy song of birds.

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

From this reading No one had used it since the death of Pablo’s mother; but Don Francisco, deeming his niece worthy to be lodged there, had the room neatly arranged and added some little elegancies which had been quite unknown to it in his wife’s lifetime.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Florentina herself, during her few days’ stay, had given it the stamp, so to speak, of her own individuality; all sorts of small properties and trifles betrayed the nature of the woman who lived in it, as you may know a bird by its nest.

past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading No one had used it since the death of Pablo’s mother; but Don Francisco, deeming his niece worthy to be lodged there, had the room neatly arranged and added some little elegancies which had been quite unknown to it in his wife’s lifetime.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The balcony looked southwards and over the garden, so that the room was always flooded with light and perfume, and cheered by the happy song of birds.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Florentina herself, during her few days’ stay, had given it the stamp, so to speak, of her own individuality; all sorts of small properties and trifles betrayed the nature of the woman who lived in it, as you may know a bird by its nest.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading No one had used it since the death of Pablo’s mother; but Don Francisco, deeming his niece worthy to be lodged there, had the room neatly arranged and added some little elegancies which had been quite unknown to it in his wife’s lifetime.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Florentina herself, during her few days’ stay, had given it the stamp, so to speak, of her own individuality; all sorts of small properties and trifles betrayed the nature of the woman who lived in it, as you may know a bird by its nest.

with neatness

From this reading No one had used it since the death of Pablo’s mother; but Don Francisco, deeming his niece worthy to be lodged there, had the room neatly arranged and added some little elegancies which had been quite unknown to it in his wife’s lifetime.

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading Florentina herself, during her few days’ stay, had given it the stamp, so to speak, of her own individuality; all sorts of small properties and trifles betrayed the nature of the woman who lived in it, as you may know a bird by its nest.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading No one had used it since the death of Pablo’s mother; but Don Francisco, deeming his niece worthy to be lodged there, had the room neatly arranged and added some little elegancies which had been quite unknown to it in his wife’s lifetime.

not any; not one

From this reading No one had used it since the death of Pablo’s mother; but Don Francisco, deeming his niece worthy to be lodged there, had the room neatly arranged and added some little elegancies which had been quite unknown to it in his wife’s lifetime.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading No one had used it since the death of Pablo’s mother; but Don Francisco, deeming his niece worthy to be lodged there, had the room neatly arranged and added some little elegancies which had been quite unknown to it in his wife’s lifetime.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one had used it since the death of Pablo’s mother; but Don Francisco, deeming his niece worthy to be lodged there, had the room neatly arranged and added some little elegancies which had been quite unknown to it in his wife’s lifetime.

above and across; more than

From this reading The balcony looked southwards and over the garden, so that the room was always flooded with light and perfume, and cheered by the happy song of birds.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Florentina herself, during her few days’ stay, had given it the stamp, so to speak, of her own individuality; all sorts of small properties and trifles betrayed the nature of the woman who lived in it, as you may know a bird by its nest.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading No one had used it since the death of Pablo’s mother; but Don Francisco, deeming his niece worthy to be lodged there, had the room neatly arranged and added some little elegancies which had been quite unknown to it in his wife’s lifetime.

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading The balcony looked southwards and over the garden, so that the room was always flooded with light and perfume, and cheered by the happy song of birds.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The room which had been assigned to Florentina at Aldeacorba was the pleasantest in the house.

plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Florentina herself, during her few days’ stay, had given it the stamp, so to speak, of her own individuality; all sorts of small properties and trifles betrayed the nature of the woman who lived in it, as you may know a bird by its nest.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading No one had used it since the death of Pablo’s mother; but Don Francisco, deeming his niece worthy to be lodged there, had the room neatly arranged and added some little elegancies which had been quite unknown to it in his wife’s lifetime.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The room which had been assigned to Florentina at Aldeacorba was the pleasantest in the house.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading No one had used it since the death of Pablo’s mother; but Don Francisco, deeming his niece worthy to be lodged there, had the room neatly arranged and added some little elegancies which had been quite unknown to it in his wife’s lifetime.

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

From this reading Florentina herself, during her few days’ stay, had given it the stamp, so to speak, of her own individuality; all sorts of small properties and trifles betrayed the nature of the woman who lived in it, as you may know a bird by its nest.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The balcony looked southwards and over the garden, so that the room was always flooded with light and perfume, and cheered by the happy song of birds.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading No one had used it since the death of Pablo’s mother; but Don Francisco, deeming his niece worthy to be lodged there, had the room neatly arranged and added some little elegancies which had been quite unknown to it in his wife’s lifetime.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading The balcony looked southwards and over the garden, so that the room was always flooded with light and perfume, and cheered by the happy song of birds.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Florentina herself, during her few days’ stay, had given it the stamp, so to speak, of her own individuality; all sorts of small properties and trifles betrayed the nature of the woman who lived in it, as you may know a bird by its nest.

toward the south

From this reading The balcony looked southwards and over the garden, so that the room was always flooded with light and perfume, and cheered by the happy song of birds.

express in speech

From this reading Florentina herself, during her few days’ stay, had given it the stamp, so to speak, of her own individuality; all sorts of small properties and trifles betrayed the nature of the woman who lived in it, as you may know a bird by its nest.

walk heavily

From this reading Florentina herself, during her few days’ stay, had given it the stamp, so to speak, of her own individuality; all sorts of small properties and trifles betrayed the nature of the woman who lived in it, as you may know a bird by its nest.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Florentina herself, during her few days’ stay, had given it the stamp, so to speak, of her own individuality; all sorts of small properties and trifles betrayed the nature of the woman who lived in it, as you may know a bird by its nest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading EYES THAT KILL.

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

From this reading The room which had been assigned to Florentina at Aldeacorba was the pleasantest in the house.

in or at that place or location

From this reading No one had used it since the death of Pablo’s mother; but Don Francisco, deeming his niece worthy to be lodged there, had the room neatly arranged and added some little elegancies which had been quite unknown to it in his wife’s lifetime.

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

From this reading The room which had been assigned to Florentina at Aldeacorba was the pleasantest in the house.

plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading Florentina herself, during her few days’ stay, had given it the stamp, so to speak, of her own individuality; all sorts of small properties and trifles betrayed the nature of the woman who lived in it, as you may know a bird by its nest.

not known

From this reading No one had used it since the death of Pablo’s mother; but Don Francisco, deeming his niece worthy to be lodged there, had the room neatly arranged and added some little elegancies which had been quite unknown to it in his wife’s lifetime.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading No one had used it since the death of Pablo’s mother; but Don Francisco, deeming his niece worthy to be lodged there, had the room neatly arranged and added some little elegancies which had been quite unknown to it in his wife’s lifetime.

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

From this reading The room which had been assigned to Florentina at Aldeacorba was the pleasantest in the house.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The room which had been assigned to Florentina at Aldeacorba was the pleasantest in the house.

which person or people

From this reading Florentina herself, during her few days’ stay, had given it the stamp, so to speak, of her own individuality; all sorts of small properties and trifles betrayed the nature of the woman who lived in it, as you may know a bird by its nest.

possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading No one had used it since the death of Pablo’s mother; but Don Francisco, deeming his niece worthy to be lodged there, had the room neatly arranged and added some little elegancies which had been quite unknown to it in his wife’s lifetime.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The balcony looked southwards and over the garden, so that the room was always flooded with light and perfume, and cheered by the happy song of birds.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Florentina herself, during her few days’ stay, had given it the stamp, so to speak, of her own individuality; all sorts of small properties and trifles betrayed the nature of the woman who lived in it, as you may know a bird by its nest.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading No one had used it since the death of Pablo’s mother; but Don Francisco, deeming his niece worthy to be lodged there, had the room neatly arranged and added some little elegancies which had been quite unknown to it in his wife’s lifetime.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Florentina herself, during her few days’ stay, had given it the stamp, so to speak, of her own individuality; all sorts of small properties and trifles betrayed the nature of the woman who lived in it, as you may know a bird by its nest.