used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A stroke of genius, that break from the Columbretas in a full gale!
a quantity of money
From this reading He had established himself now solidly in his uncle's grace, for the old man, with very slight risk to his own hide, had cleaned up twice that amount.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Besides, the moment the whole story had gone the rounds, Pascualo became the lion of the Valencian water-front.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, the moment the whole story had gone the rounds, Pascualo became the lion of the Valencian water-front.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE NAMING OF THE BOAT Some days later, _tio_ Mariano handed Pascualo the tidy sum of twelve thousand _reales_, the captain's share in the proceeds of the venture.
terminate
From this reading A stroke of genius, that break from the Columbretas in a full gale!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But money was the least of the Rector's earnings.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE NAMING OF THE BOAT Some days later, _tio_ Mariano handed Pascualo the tidy sum of twelve thousand _reales_, the captain's share in the proceeds of the venture.
cleanedverbUS /kliːnd/
past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
From this reading He had established himself now solidly in his uncle's grace, for the old man, with very slight risk to his own hide, had cleaned up twice that amount.
Columbretas
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From this reading A stroke of genius, that break from the Columbretas in a full gale!
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE NAMING OF THE BOAT Some days later, _tio_ Mariano handed Pascualo the tidy sum of twelve thousand _reales_, the captain's share in the proceeds of the venture.
earningsnounUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋz/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading But money was the least of the Rector's earnings.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading He had established himself now solidly in his uncle's grace, for the old man, with very slight risk to his own hide, had cleaned up twice that amount.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had established himself now solidly in his uncle's grace, for the old man, with very slight risk to his own hide, had cleaned up twice that amount.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A stroke of genius, that break from the Columbretas in a full gale!
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading A stroke of genius, that break from the Columbretas in a full gale!
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading A stroke of genius, that break from the Columbretas in a full gale!
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading A stroke of genius, that break from the Columbretas in a full gale!
destroyed or killed
From this reading Besides, the moment the whole story had gone the rounds, Pascualo became the lion of the Valencian water-front.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading He had established himself now solidly in his uncle's grace, for the old man, with very slight risk to his own hide, had cleaned up twice that amount.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had established himself now solidly in his uncle's grace, for the old man, with very slight risk to his own hide, had cleaned up twice that amount.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading THE NAMING OF THE BOAT Some days later, _tio_ Mariano handed Pascualo the tidy sum of twelve thousand _reales_, the captain's share in the proceeds of the venture.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had established himself now solidly in his uncle's grace, for the old man, with very slight risk to his own hide, had cleaned up twice that amount.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading He had established himself now solidly in his uncle's grace, for the old man, with very slight risk to his own hide, had cleaned up twice that amount.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had established himself now solidly in his uncle's grace, for the old man, with very slight risk to his own hide, had cleaned up twice that amount.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had established himself now solidly in his uncle's grace, for the old man, with very slight risk to his own hide, had cleaned up twice that amount.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE NAMING OF THE BOAT Some days later, _tio_ Mariano handed Pascualo the tidy sum of twelve thousand _reales_, the captain's share in the proceeds of the venture.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE NAMING OF THE BOAT Some days later, _tio_ Mariano handed Pascualo the tidy sum of twelve thousand _reales_, the captain's share in the proceeds of the venture.
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 But money was the least of the Rector's earnings.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading Besides, the moment the whole story had gone the rounds, Pascualo became the lion of the Valencian water-front.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He had established himself now solidly in his uncle's grace, for the old man, with very slight risk to his own hide, had cleaned up twice that amount.
Mariano
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From this reading THE NAMING OF THE BOAT Some days later, _tio_ Mariano handed Pascualo the tidy sum of twelve thousand _reales_, the captain's share in the proceeds of the venture.
a particular point in time
From this reading Besides, the moment the whole story had gone the rounds, Pascualo became the lion of the Valencian water-front.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading But money was the least of the Rector's earnings.
NAMINGnounUS /ˈneɪmɪŋ/
the verbal act of naming
From this reading THE NAMING OF THE BOAT Some days later, _tio_ Mariano handed Pascualo the tidy sum of twelve thousand _reales_, the captain's share in the proceeds of the venture.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had established himself now solidly in his uncle's grace, for the old man, with very slight risk to his own hide, had cleaned up twice that amount.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NAMING OF THE BOAT Some days later, _tio_ Mariano handed Pascualo the tidy sum of twelve thousand _reales_, the captain's share in the proceeds of the venture.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He had established himself now solidly in his uncle's grace, for the old man, with very slight risk to his own hide, had cleaned up twice that amount.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had established himself now solidly in his uncle's grace, for the old man, with very slight risk to his own hide, had cleaned up twice that amount.
Pascualo
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From this reading THE NAMING OF THE BOAT Some days later, _tio_ Mariano handed Pascualo the tidy sum of twelve thousand _reales_, the captain's share in the proceeds of the venture.
proceedsnounUS /prəˈsiːdz/
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading THE NAMING OF THE BOAT Some days later, _tio_ Mariano handed Pascualo the tidy sum of twelve thousand _reales_, the captain's share in the proceeds of the venture.
reales
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From this reading THE NAMING OF THE BOAT Some days later, _tio_ Mariano handed Pascualo the tidy sum of twelve thousand _reales_, the captain's share in the proceeds of the venture.
Rector's
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From this reading But money was the least of the Rector's earnings.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading He had established himself now solidly in his uncle's grace, for the old man, with very slight risk to his own hide, had cleaned up twice that amount.
roundsnounUS /raʊndz/
plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Besides, the moment the whole story had gone the rounds, Pascualo became the lion of the Valencian water-front.
have in common
From this reading THE NAMING OF THE BOAT Some days later, _tio_ Mariano handed Pascualo the tidy sum of twelve thousand _reales_, the captain's share in the proceeds of the venture.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading He had established himself now solidly in his uncle's grace, for the old man, with very slight risk to his own hide, had cleaned up twice that amount.
solidlyadverbUS /ˈsɑːlədli/
as an undiversified whole
From this reading He had established himself now solidly in his uncle's grace, for the old man, with very slight risk to his own hide, had cleaned up twice that amount.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE NAMING OF THE BOAT Some days later, _tio_ Mariano handed Pascualo the tidy sum of twelve thousand _reales_, the captain's share in the proceeds of the venture.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Besides, the moment the whole story had gone the rounds, Pascualo became the lion of the Valencian water-front.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading A stroke of genius, that break from the Columbretas in a full gale!
a quantity of money
From this reading THE NAMING OF THE BOAT Some days later, _tio_ Mariano handed Pascualo the tidy sum of twelve thousand _reales_, the captain's share in the proceeds of the venture.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had established himself now solidly in his uncle's grace, for the old man, with very slight risk to his own hide, had cleaned up twice that amount.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NAMING OF THE BOAT Some days later, _tio_ Mariano handed Pascualo the tidy sum of twelve thousand _reales_, the captain's share in the proceeds of the venture.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading THE NAMING OF THE BOAT Some days later, _tio_ Mariano handed Pascualo the tidy sum of twelve thousand _reales_, the captain's share in the proceeds of the venture.
tidyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪdi/
marked by order and cleanliness in appearance or habits
From this reading THE NAMING OF THE BOAT Some days later, _tio_ Mariano handed Pascualo the tidy sum of twelve thousand _reales_, the captain's share in the proceeds of the venture.
tio
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From this reading THE NAMING OF THE BOAT Some days later, _tio_ Mariano handed Pascualo the tidy sum of twelve thousand _reales_, the captain's share in the proceeds of the venture.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had established himself now solidly in his uncle's grace, for the old man, with very slight risk to his own hide, had cleaned up twice that amount.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading THE NAMING OF THE BOAT Some days later, _tio_ Mariano handed Pascualo the tidy sum of twelve thousand _reales_, the captain's share in the proceeds of the venture.
two times
From this reading He had established himself now solidly in his uncle's grace, for the old man, with very slight risk to his own hide, had cleaned up twice that amount.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading He had established himself now solidly in his uncle's grace, for the old man, with very slight risk to his own hide, had cleaned up twice that amount.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had established himself now solidly in his uncle's grace, for the old man, with very slight risk to his own hide, had cleaned up twice that amount.
Valencian
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From this reading Besides, the moment the whole story had gone the rounds, Pascualo became the lion of the Valencian water-front.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading THE NAMING OF THE BOAT Some days later, _tio_ Mariano handed Pascualo the tidy sum of twelve thousand _reales_, the captain's share in the proceeds of the venture.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had established himself now solidly in his uncle's grace, for the old man, with very slight risk to his own hide, had cleaned up twice that amount.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But money was the least of the Rector's earnings.
water-front
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From this reading Besides, the moment the whole story had gone the rounds, Pascualo became the lion of the Valencian water-front.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Besides, the moment the whole story had gone the rounds, Pascualo became the lion of the Valencian water-front.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had established himself now solidly in his uncle's grace, for the old man, with very slight risk to his own hide, had cleaned up twice that amount.
