used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nela, who had never in her life had a room, nor clothes, nor shoes, nor food, nor sympathy, nor relations, nor any earthly thing of her own, not even a name--was buried in a style which caused no small amount of envy among the living in Socartes.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Señorita Florentina, acting on her generous impulses, consoled herself for the disappointment of not having been able to help Nela alive, by the satisfaction of doing honor to her hapless remains after death.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Señorita Florentina, acting on her generous impulses, consoled herself for the disappointment of not having been able to help Nela alive, by the satisfaction of doing honor to her hapless remains after death.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Señorita Florentina, acting on her generous impulses, consoled herself for the disappointment of not having been able to help Nela alive, by the satisfaction of doing honor to her hapless remains after death.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Señorita Florentina, acting on her generous impulses, consoled herself for the disappointment of not having been able to help Nela alive, by the satisfaction of doing honor to her hapless remains after death.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Nela, who had never in her life had a room, nor clothes, nor shoes, nor food, nor sympathy, nor relations, nor any earthly thing of her own, not even a name--was buried in a style which caused no small amount of envy among the living in Socartes.
a quantity of money
From this reading Nela, who had never in her life had a room, nor clothes, nor shoes, nor food, nor sympathy, nor relations, nor any earthly thing of her own, not even a name--was buried in a style which caused no small amount of envy among the living in Socartes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Strange and wonderful to tell!
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nela, who had never in her life had a room, nor clothes, nor shoes, nor food, nor sympathy, nor relations, nor any earthly thing of her own, not even a name--was buried in a style which caused no small amount of envy among the living in Socartes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Señorita Florentina, acting on her generous impulses, consoled herself for the disappointment of not having been able to help Nela alive, by the satisfaction of doing honor to her hapless remains after death.
bitterestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪtərəst/
superlative of “bitter” — marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading This posthumous splendor was the bitterest irony ever known in these metalliferous regions.
placed in a grave
From this reading Nela, who had never in her life had a room, nor clothes, nor shoes, nor food, nor sympathy, nor relations, nor any earthly thing of her own, not even a name--was buried in a style which caused no small amount of envy among the living in Socartes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Señorita Florentina, acting on her generous impulses, consoled herself for the disappointment of not having been able to help Nela alive, by the satisfaction of doing honor to her hapless remains after death.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Nela, who had never in her life had a room, nor clothes, nor shoes, nor food, nor sympathy, nor relations, nor any earthly thing of her own, not even a name--was buried in a style which caused no small amount of envy among the living in Socartes.
clothing in general
From this reading Nela, who had never in her life had a room, nor clothes, nor shoes, nor food, nor sympathy, nor relations, nor any earthly thing of her own, not even a name--was buried in a style which caused no small amount of envy among the living in Socartes.
consoledverbUS /kənˈsoʊld/
past form of “console” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading Señorita Florentina, acting on her generous impulses, consoled herself for the disappointment of not having been able to help Nela alive, by the satisfaction of doing honor to her hapless remains after death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Señorita Florentina, acting on her generous impulses, consoled herself for the disappointment of not having been able to help Nela alive, by the satisfaction of doing honor to her hapless remains after death.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Señorita Florentina, acting on her generous impulses, consoled herself for the disappointment of not having been able to help Nela alive, by the satisfaction of doing honor to her hapless remains after death.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Señorita Florentina, acting on her generous impulses, consoled herself for the disappointment of not having been able to help Nela alive, by the satisfaction of doing honor to her hapless remains after death.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading Nela, who had never in her life had a room, nor clothes, nor shoes, nor food, nor sympathy, nor relations, nor any earthly thing of her own, not even a name--was buried in a style which caused no small amount of envy among the living in Socartes.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading Nela, who had never in her life had a room, nor clothes, nor shoes, nor food, nor sympathy, nor relations, nor any earthly thing of her own, not even a name--was buried in a style which caused no small amount of envy among the living in Socartes.
divisible by two
From this reading Nela, who had never in her life had a room, nor clothes, nor shoes, nor food, nor sympathy, nor relations, nor any earthly thing of her own, not even a name--was buried in a style which caused no small amount of envy among the living in Socartes.
at any time
From this reading This posthumous splendor was the bitterest irony ever known in these metalliferous regions.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading FAREWELL.
Florentina
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From this reading Señorita Florentina, acting on her generous impulses, consoled herself for the disappointment of not having been able to help Nela alive, by the satisfaction of doing honor to her hapless remains after death.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Nela, who had never in her life had a room, nor clothes, nor shoes, nor food, nor sympathy, nor relations, nor any earthly thing of her own, not even a name--was buried in a style which caused no small amount of envy among the living in Socartes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Señorita Florentina, acting on her generous impulses, consoled herself for the disappointment of not having been able to help Nela alive, by the satisfaction of doing honor to her hapless remains after death.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Señorita Florentina, acting on her generous impulses, consoled herself for the disappointment of not having been able to help Nela alive, by the satisfaction of doing honor to her hapless remains after death.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nela, who had never in her life had a room, nor clothes, nor shoes, nor food, nor sympathy, nor relations, nor any earthly thing of her own, not even a name--was buried in a style which caused no small amount of envy among the living in Socartes.
haplessadjectiveUS /ˈhæpləs/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Señorita Florentina, acting on her generous impulses, consoled herself for the disappointment of not having been able to help Nela alive, by the satisfaction of doing honor to her hapless remains after death.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Señorita Florentina, acting on her generous impulses, consoled herself for the disappointment of not having been able to help Nela alive, by the satisfaction of doing honor to her hapless remains after death.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Señorita Florentina, acting on her generous impulses, consoled herself for the disappointment of not having been able to help Nela alive, by the satisfaction of doing honor to her hapless remains after death.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nela, who had never in her life had a room, nor clothes, nor shoes, nor food, nor sympathy, nor relations, nor any earthly thing of her own, not even a name--was buried in a style which caused no small amount of envy among the living in Socartes.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Señorita Florentina, acting on her generous impulses, consoled herself for the disappointment of not having been able to help Nela alive, by the satisfaction of doing honor to her hapless remains after death.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Señorita Florentina, acting on her generous impulses, consoled herself for the disappointment of not having been able to help Nela alive, by the satisfaction of doing honor to her hapless remains after death.
impulsesnounUS /ˈɪmpəlsɪz/
plural of “impulse” — an instinctive motive
From this reading Señorita Florentina, acting on her generous impulses, consoled herself for the disappointment of not having been able to help Nela alive, by the satisfaction of doing honor to her hapless remains after death.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nela, who had never in her life had a room, nor clothes, nor shoes, nor food, nor sympathy, nor relations, nor any earthly thing of her own, not even a name--was buried in a style which caused no small amount of envy among the living in Socartes.
ironynounUS /ˈaɪrəni/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading This posthumous splendor was the bitterest irony ever known in these metalliferous regions.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading This posthumous splendor was the bitterest irony ever known in these metalliferous regions.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Nela, who had never in her life had a room, nor clothes, nor shoes, nor food, nor sympathy, nor relations, nor any earthly thing of her own, not even a name--was buried in a style which caused no small amount of envy among the living in Socartes.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Nela, who had never in her life had a room, nor clothes, nor shoes, nor food, nor sympathy, nor relations, nor any earthly thing of her own, not even a name--was buried in a style which caused no small amount of envy among the living in Socartes.
metalliferous
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From this reading This posthumous splendor was the bitterest irony ever known in these metalliferous regions.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Nela, who had never in her life had a room, nor clothes, nor shoes, nor food, nor sympathy, nor relations, nor any earthly thing of her own, not even a name--was buried in a style which caused no small amount of envy among the living in Socartes.
Nela
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From this reading Nela, who had never in her life had a room, nor clothes, nor shoes, nor food, nor sympathy, nor relations, nor any earthly thing of her own, not even a name--was buried in a style which caused no small amount of envy among the living in Socartes.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Nela, who had never in her life had a room, nor clothes, nor shoes, nor food, nor sympathy, nor relations, nor any earthly thing of her own, not even a name--was buried in a style which caused no small amount of envy among the living in Socartes.
not any; not one
From this reading Nela, who had never in her life had a room, nor clothes, nor shoes, nor food, nor sympathy, nor relations, nor any earthly thing of her own, not even a name--was buried in a style which caused no small amount of envy among the living in Socartes.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nela, who had never in her life had a room, nor clothes, nor shoes, nor food, nor sympathy, nor relations, nor any earthly thing of her own, not even a name--was buried in a style which caused no small amount of envy among the living in Socartes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nela, who had never in her life had a room, nor clothes, nor shoes, nor food, nor sympathy, nor relations, nor any earthly thing of her own, not even a name--was buried in a style which caused no small amount of envy among the living in Socartes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nela, who had never in her life had a room, nor clothes, nor shoes, nor food, nor sympathy, nor relations, nor any earthly thing of her own, not even a name--was buried in a style which caused no small amount of envy among the living in Socartes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Señorita Florentina, acting on her generous impulses, consoled herself for the disappointment of not having been able to help Nela alive, by the satisfaction of doing honor to her hapless remains after death.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Nela, who had never in her life had a room, nor clothes, nor shoes, nor food, nor sympathy, nor relations, nor any earthly thing of her own, not even a name--was buried in a style which caused no small amount of envy among the living in Socartes.
posthumousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːstʃʊməs/
occurring or coming into existence after a person's death
From this reading This posthumous splendor was the bitterest irony ever known in these metalliferous regions.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading This posthumous splendor was the bitterest irony ever known in these metalliferous regions.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Nela, who had never in her life had a room, nor clothes, nor shoes, nor food, nor sympathy, nor relations, nor any earthly thing of her own, not even a name--was buried in a style which caused no small amount of envy among the living in Socartes.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading Señorita Florentina, acting on her generous impulses, consoled herself for the disappointment of not having been able to help Nela alive, by the satisfaction of doing honor to her hapless remains after death.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Nela, who had never in her life had a room, nor clothes, nor shoes, nor food, nor sympathy, nor relations, nor any earthly thing of her own, not even a name--was buried in a style which caused no small amount of envy among the living in Socartes.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Señorita Florentina, acting on her generous impulses, consoled herself for the disappointment of not having been able to help Nela alive, by the satisfaction of doing honor to her hapless remains after death.
Señorita
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From this reading Señorita Florentina, acting on her generous impulses, consoled herself for the disappointment of not having been able to help Nela alive, by the satisfaction of doing honor to her hapless remains after death.
a particular situation
From this reading Nela, who had never in her life had a room, nor clothes, nor shoes, nor food, nor sympathy, nor relations, nor any earthly thing of her own, not even a name--was buried in a style which caused no small amount of envy among the living in Socartes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Nela, who had never in her life had a room, nor clothes, nor shoes, nor food, nor sympathy, nor relations, nor any earthly thing of her own, not even a name--was buried in a style which caused no small amount of envy among the living in Socartes.
Socartes
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From this reading Nela, who had never in her life had a room, nor clothes, nor shoes, nor food, nor sympathy, nor relations, nor any earthly thing of her own, not even a name--was buried in a style which caused no small amount of envy among the living in Socartes.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading This posthumous splendor was the bitterest irony ever known in these metalliferous regions.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Strange and wonderful to tell!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Nela, who had never in her life had a room, nor clothes, nor shoes, nor food, nor sympathy, nor relations, nor any earthly thing of her own, not even a name--was buried in a style which caused no small amount of envy among the living in Socartes.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Nela, who had never in her life had a room, nor clothes, nor shoes, nor food, nor sympathy, nor relations, nor any earthly thing of her own, not even a name--was buried in a style which caused no small amount of envy among the living in Socartes.
express in words
From this reading Strange and wonderful to tell!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nela, who had never in her life had a room, nor clothes, nor shoes, nor food, nor sympathy, nor relations, nor any earthly thing of her own, not even a name--was buried in a style which caused no small amount of envy among the living in Socartes.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading This posthumous splendor was the bitterest irony ever known in these metalliferous regions.
a special situation
From this reading Nela, who had never in her life had a room, nor clothes, nor shoes, nor food, nor sympathy, nor relations, nor any earthly thing of her own, not even a name--was buried in a style which caused no small amount of envy among the living in Socartes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This posthumous splendor was the bitterest irony ever known in these metalliferous regions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Strange and wonderful to tell!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nela, who had never in her life had a room, nor clothes, nor shoes, nor food, nor sympathy, nor relations, nor any earthly thing of her own, not even a name--was buried in a style which caused no small amount of envy among the living in Socartes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nela, who had never in her life had a room, nor clothes, nor shoes, nor food, nor sympathy, nor relations, nor any earthly thing of her own, not even a name--was buried in a style which caused no small amount of envy among the living in Socartes.
which person or people
From this reading Nela, who had never in her life had a room, nor clothes, nor shoes, nor food, nor sympathy, nor relations, nor any earthly thing of her own, not even a name--was buried in a style which caused no small amount of envy among the living in Socartes.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Strange and wonderful to tell!
