used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On account of the affectionate preference which Julia had shown on the evening of the party, our heroic friend Utrilla had recovered sufficient spirits to last at least half a year.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading On account of the affectionate preference which Julia had shown on the evening of the party, our heroic friend Utrilla had recovered sufficient spirits to last at least half a year.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading On account of the affectionate preference which Julia had shown on the evening of the party, our heroic friend Utrilla had recovered sufficient spirits to last at least half a year.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As soon as Miguel and his sister reached the capital, they learned of an event which grieved them intensely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As soon as Miguel and his sister reached the capital, they learned of an event which grieved them intensely.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as Miguel and his sister reached the capital, they learned of an event which grieved them intensely.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On account of the affectionate preference which Julia had shown on the evening of the party, our heroic friend Utrilla had recovered sufficient spirits to last at least half a year.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Let us relate it from the beginning.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading As soon as Miguel and his sister reached the capital, they learned of an event which grieved them intensely.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading His sweet enemy made him drain the cup of triumph at one draught.
drainverbUS /dreɪn/
flow off gradually
From this reading His sweet enemy made him drain the cup of triumph at one draught.
draughtnounUS /dræft/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading His sweet enemy made him drain the cup of triumph at one draught.
an opposing military force
From this reading His sweet enemy made him drain the cup of triumph at one draught.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On account of the affectionate preference which Julia had shown on the evening of the party, our heroic friend Utrilla had recovered sufficient spirits to last at least half a year.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading As soon as Miguel and his sister reached the capital, they learned of an event which grieved them intensely.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading On account of the affectionate preference which Julia had shown on the evening of the party, our heroic friend Utrilla had recovered sufficient spirits to last at least half a year.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Let us relate it from the beginning.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading As soon as Miguel and his sister reached the capital, they learned of an event which grieved them intensely.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On account of the affectionate preference which Julia had shown on the evening of the party, our heroic friend Utrilla had recovered sufficient spirits to last at least half a year.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading On account of the affectionate preference which Julia had shown on the evening of the party, our heroic friend Utrilla had recovered sufficient spirits to last at least half a year.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading On account of the affectionate preference which Julia had shown on the evening of the party, our heroic friend Utrilla had recovered sufficient spirits to last at least half a year.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His sweet enemy made him drain the cup of triumph at one draught.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as Miguel and his sister reached the capital, they learned of an event which grieved them intensely.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading As soon as Miguel and his sister reached the capital, they learned of an event which grieved them intensely.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Let us relate it from the beginning.
Julia
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From this reading On account of the affectionate preference which Julia had shown on the evening of the party, our heroic friend Utrilla had recovered sufficient spirits to last at least half a year.
immediately past
From this reading On account of the affectionate preference which Julia had shown on the evening of the party, our heroic friend Utrilla had recovered sufficient spirits to last at least half a year.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading As soon as Miguel and his sister reached the capital, they learned of an event which grieved them intensely.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading On account of the affectionate preference which Julia had shown on the evening of the party, our heroic friend Utrilla had recovered sufficient spirits to last at least half a year.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us relate it from the beginning.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His sweet enemy made him drain the cup of triumph at one draught.
Miguel
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From this reading As soon as Miguel and his sister reached the capital, they learned of an event which grieved them intensely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As soon as Miguel and his sister reached the capital, they learned of an event which grieved them intensely.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On account of the affectionate preference which Julia had shown on the evening of the party, our heroic friend Utrilla had recovered sufficient spirits to last at least half a year.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His sweet enemy made him drain the cup of triumph at one draught.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading On account of the affectionate preference which Julia had shown on the evening of the party, our heroic friend Utrilla had recovered sufficient spirits to last at least half a year.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading On account of the affectionate preference which Julia had shown on the evening of the party, our heroic friend Utrilla had recovered sufficient spirits to last at least half a year.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading On account of the affectionate preference which Julia had shown on the evening of the party, our heroic friend Utrilla had recovered sufficient spirits to last at least half a year.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading As soon as Miguel and his sister reached the capital, they learned of an event which grieved them intensely.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading On account of the affectionate preference which Julia had shown on the evening of the party, our heroic friend Utrilla had recovered sufficient spirits to last at least half a year.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Let us relate it from the beginning.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading On account of the affectionate preference which Julia had shown on the evening of the party, our heroic friend Utrilla had recovered sufficient spirits to last at least half a year.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading As soon as Miguel and his sister reached the capital, they learned of an event which grieved them intensely.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as Miguel and his sister reached the capital, they learned of an event which grieved them intensely.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading On account of the affectionate preference which Julia had shown on the evening of the party, our heroic friend Utrilla had recovered sufficient spirits to last at least half a year.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading On account of the affectionate preference which Julia had shown on the evening of the party, our heroic friend Utrilla had recovered sufficient spirits to last at least half a year.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading His sweet enemy made him drain the cup of triumph at one draught.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As soon as Miguel and his sister reached the capital, they learned of an event which grieved them intensely.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As soon as Miguel and his sister reached the capital, they learned of an event which grieved them intensely.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as Miguel and his sister reached the capital, they learned of an event which grieved them intensely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On account of the affectionate preference which Julia had shown on the evening of the party, our heroic friend Utrilla had recovered sufficient spirits to last at least half a year.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading His sweet enemy made him drain the cup of triumph at one draught.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us relate it from the beginning.
Utrilla
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From this reading On account of the affectionate preference which Julia had shown on the evening of the party, our heroic friend Utrilla had recovered sufficient spirits to last at least half a year.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As soon as Miguel and his sister reached the capital, they learned of an event which grieved them intensely.
XXVIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-six and one
From this reading XXVII.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading On account of the affectionate preference which Julia had shown on the evening of the party, our heroic friend Utrilla had recovered sufficient spirits to last at least half a year.
