used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Jackson was undeniably pretty, and instantly recognized as such by the cowboys: but she "kept her distance," and largely ignored their presence--a fact not unobserved by Don Joaquin, who inwardly commended her prudence.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He saw more of the young man than of the young woman, which seemed to Mariquita to account for his preferring the latter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Don Joaquin expressed no surprise at Mr. Gore's arrival, and no rapture at that of Miss Jackson.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But he appeared to take it for granted both would remain--as they did.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Don Joaquin expressed no surprise at Mr. Gore's arrival, and no rapture at that of Miss Jackson.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But he appeared to take it for granted both would remain--as they did.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Don Joaquin expressed no surprise at Mr. Gore's arrival, and no rapture at that of Miss Jackson.
the two together, not just one
From this reading But he appeared to take it for granted both would remain--as they did.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he appeared to take it for granted both would remain--as they did.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Miss Jackson was undeniably pretty, and instantly recognized as such by the cowboys: but she "kept her distance," and largely ignored their presence--a fact not unobserved by Don Joaquin, who inwardly commended her prudence.
commendedverbUS /kəˈmendɪd/
past form of “commend” — express approval of
From this reading Miss Jackson was undeniably pretty, and instantly recognized as such by the cowboys: but she "kept her distance," and largely ignored their presence--a fact not unobserved by Don Joaquin, who inwardly commended her prudence.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading Miss Jackson was undeniably pretty, and instantly recognized as such by the cowboys: but she "kept her distance," and largely ignored their presence--a fact not unobserved by Don Joaquin, who inwardly commended her prudence.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But he appeared to take it for granted both would remain--as they did.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Miss Jackson was undeniably pretty, and instantly recognized as such by the cowboys: but she "kept her distance," and largely ignored their presence--a fact not unobserved by Don Joaquin, who inwardly commended her prudence.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Don Joaquin expressed no surprise at Mr. Gore's arrival, and no rapture at that of Miss Jackson.
communicated in words
From this reading Don Joaquin expressed no surprise at Mr. Gore's arrival, and no rapture at that of Miss Jackson.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Miss Jackson was undeniably pretty, and instantly recognized as such by the cowboys: but she "kept her distance," and largely ignored their presence--a fact not unobserved by Don Joaquin, who inwardly commended her prudence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But he appeared to take it for granted both would remain--as they did.
Gore'snounUS /ɡɔːrz/
possessive form of “gore” — Vice President of the United States under Bill Clinton (born in 1948)
From this reading Don Joaquin expressed no surprise at Mr. Gore's arrival, and no rapture at that of Miss Jackson.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading But he appeared to take it for granted both would remain--as they did.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _She_ had to see more of the lady.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he appeared to take it for granted both would remain--as they did.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Jackson was undeniably pretty, and instantly recognized as such by the cowboys: but she "kept her distance," and largely ignored their presence--a fact not unobserved by Don Joaquin, who inwardly commended her prudence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He saw more of the young man than of the young woman, which seemed to Mariquita to account for his preferring the latter.
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading Miss Jackson was undeniably pretty, and instantly recognized as such by the cowboys: but she "kept her distance," and largely ignored their presence--a fact not unobserved by Don Joaquin, who inwardly commended her prudence.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Miss Jackson was undeniably pretty, and instantly recognized as such by the cowboys: but she "kept her distance," and largely ignored their presence--a fact not unobserved by Don Joaquin, who inwardly commended her prudence.
inwardlyadverbUS /ˈɪnwərdli/
with respect to private feelings
From this reading Miss Jackson was undeniably pretty, and instantly recognized as such by the cowboys: but she "kept her distance," and largely ignored their presence--a fact not unobserved by Don Joaquin, who inwardly commended her prudence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But he appeared to take it for granted both would remain--as they did.
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading Don Joaquin expressed no surprise at Mr. Gore's arrival, and no rapture at that of Miss Jackson.
Joaquin
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From this reading Don Joaquin expressed no surprise at Mr. Gore's arrival, and no rapture at that of Miss Jackson.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Miss Jackson was undeniably pretty, and instantly recognized as such by the cowboys: but she "kept her distance," and largely ignored their presence--a fact not unobserved by Don Joaquin, who inwardly commended her prudence.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading _She_ had to see more of the lady.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Miss Jackson was undeniably pretty, and instantly recognized as such by the cowboys: but she "kept her distance," and largely ignored their presence--a fact not unobserved by Don Joaquin, who inwardly commended her prudence.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading He saw more of the young man than of the young woman, which seemed to Mariquita to account for his preferring the latter.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He saw more of the young man than of the young woman, which seemed to Mariquita to account for his preferring the latter.
Mariquita
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From this reading He saw more of the young man than of the young woman, which seemed to Mariquita to account for his preferring the latter.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Don Joaquin expressed no surprise at Mr. Gore's arrival, and no rapture at that of Miss Jackson.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He saw more of the young man than of the young woman, which seemed to Mariquita to account for his preferring the latter.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Don Joaquin expressed no surprise at Mr. Gore's arrival, and no rapture at that of Miss Jackson.
not any; not one
From this reading Don Joaquin expressed no surprise at Mr. Gore's arrival, and no rapture at that of Miss Jackson.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Miss Jackson was undeniably pretty, and instantly recognized as such by the cowboys: but she "kept her distance," and largely ignored their presence--a fact not unobserved by Don Joaquin, who inwardly commended her prudence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Don Joaquin expressed no surprise at Mr. Gore's arrival, and no rapture at that of Miss Jackson.
preferringverbUS /prɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “prefer” — like better; value more highly
From this reading He saw more of the young man than of the young woman, which seemed to Mariquita to account for his preferring the latter.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Miss Jackson was undeniably pretty, and instantly recognized as such by the cowboys: but she "kept her distance," and largely ignored their presence--a fact not unobserved by Don Joaquin, who inwardly commended her prudence.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Miss Jackson was undeniably pretty, and instantly recognized as such by the cowboys: but she "kept her distance," and largely ignored their presence--a fact not unobserved by Don Joaquin, who inwardly commended her prudence.
prudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading Miss Jackson was undeniably pretty, and instantly recognized as such by the cowboys: but she "kept her distance," and largely ignored their presence--a fact not unobserved by Don Joaquin, who inwardly commended her prudence.
rapturenounUS /ˈræptʃər/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading Don Joaquin expressed no surprise at Mr. Gore's arrival, and no rapture at that of Miss Jackson.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Miss Jackson was undeniably pretty, and instantly recognized as such by the cowboys: but she "kept her distance," and largely ignored their presence--a fact not unobserved by Don Joaquin, who inwardly commended her prudence.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But he appeared to take it for granted both would remain--as they did.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw more of the young man than of the young woman, which seemed to Mariquita to account for his preferring the latter.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _She_ had to see more of the lady.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He saw more of the young man than of the young woman, which seemed to Mariquita to account for his preferring the latter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _She_ had to see more of the lady.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Miss Jackson was undeniably pretty, and instantly recognized as such by the cowboys: but she "kept her distance," and largely ignored their presence--a fact not unobserved by Don Joaquin, who inwardly commended her prudence.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Don Joaquin expressed no surprise at Mr. Gore's arrival, and no rapture at that of Miss Jackson.
carry out
From this reading But he appeared to take it for granted both would remain--as they did.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He saw more of the young man than of the young woman, which seemed to Mariquita to account for his preferring the latter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Don Joaquin expressed no surprise at Mr. Gore's arrival, and no rapture at that of Miss Jackson.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He saw more of the young man than of the young woman, which seemed to Mariquita to account for his preferring the latter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Miss Jackson was undeniably pretty, and instantly recognized as such by the cowboys: but she "kept her distance," and largely ignored their presence--a fact not unobserved by Don Joaquin, who inwardly commended her prudence.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he appeared to take it for granted both would remain--as they did.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he appeared to take it for granted both would remain--as they did.
undeniablyadverbUS /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbli/
to an undeniable degree or in an undeniable manner
From this reading Miss Jackson was undeniably pretty, and instantly recognized as such by the cowboys: but she "kept her distance," and largely ignored their presence--a fact not unobserved by Don Joaquin, who inwardly commended her prudence.
unobservedadjective
not seen or observed
From this reading Miss Jackson was undeniably pretty, and instantly recognized as such by the cowboys: but she "kept her distance," and largely ignored their presence--a fact not unobserved by Don Joaquin, who inwardly commended her prudence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Jackson was undeniably pretty, and instantly recognized as such by the cowboys: but she "kept her distance," and largely ignored their presence--a fact not unobserved by Don Joaquin, who inwardly commended her prudence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He saw more of the young man than of the young woman, which seemed to Mariquita to account for his preferring the latter.
which person or people
From this reading Miss Jackson was undeniably pretty, and instantly recognized as such by the cowboys: but she "kept her distance," and largely ignored their presence--a fact not unobserved by Don Joaquin, who inwardly commended her prudence.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He saw more of the young man than of the young woman, which seemed to Mariquita to account for his preferring the latter.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But he appeared to take it for granted both would remain--as they did.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He saw more of the young man than of the young woman, which seemed to Mariquita to account for his preferring the latter.
