used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Let him give up hanging around her then, for she is yours,” exclaimed the mother, with decision, enjoying the sight of the happiness depicted on the countenance of her son, who, on hearing those heavenly words, with a spontaneous movement threw his arms around the neck of the pony and planted a hearty smack on her soft black nose.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Augustin asked him the same price that he has asked you, and the bull-fighter offers him two ounces less; he is wild about her; he is all the time hanging around her; he makes her more visits!”
affirmednounUS /əˈfɜːrmd/
thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1978
From this reading “That is true, mamma,” affirmed Rogelio, stroking the silky coat of the gentle animal.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading The price and the time of payment being agreed upon, Doña Aurora proposed to leave the pony in the care of Augustin for the present.
(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 Augustin asked him the same price that he has asked you, and the bull-fighter offers him two ounces less; he is wild about her; he is all the time hanging around her; he makes her more visits!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Augustin asked him the same price that he has asked you, and the bull-fighter offers him two ounces less; he is wild about her; he is all the time hanging around her; he makes her more visits!”
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading “That is true, mamma,” affirmed Rogelio, stroking the silky coat of the gentle animal.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading “Let him give up hanging around her then, for she is yours,” exclaimed the mother, with decision, enjoying the sight of the happiness depicted on the countenance of her son, who, on hearing those heavenly words, with a spontaneous movement threw his arms around the neck of the pony and planted a hearty smack on her soft black nose.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Augustin asked him the same price that he has asked you, and the bull-fighter offers him two ounces less; he is wild about her; he is all the time hanging around her; he makes her more visits!”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Augustin asked him the same price that he has asked you, and the bull-fighter offers him two ounces less; he is wild about her; he is all the time hanging around her; he makes her more visits!”
Augustin
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From this reading Augustin asked him the same price that he has asked you, and the bull-fighter offers him two ounces less; he is wild about her; he is all the time hanging around her; he makes her more visits!”
AuroranounUS /ərˈɔːrə/
the first light of day
From this reading The price and the time of payment being agreed upon, Doña Aurora proposed to leave the pony in the care of Augustin for the present.
have
From this reading “I can bear witness to it.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The price and the time of payment being agreed upon, Doña Aurora proposed to leave the pony in the care of Augustin for the present.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading “Let him give up hanging around her then, for she is yours,” exclaimed the mother, with decision, enjoying the sight of the happiness depicted on the countenance of her son, who, on hearing those heavenly words, with a spontaneous movement threw his arms around the neck of the pony and planted a hearty smack on her soft black nose.
bull-fighter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Augustin asked him the same price that he has asked you, and the bull-fighter offers him two ounces less; he is wild about her; he is all the time hanging around her; he makes her more visits!”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “I can bear witness to it.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The price and the time of payment being agreed upon, Doña Aurora proposed to leave the pony in the care of Augustin for the present.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading “That is true, mamma,” affirmed Rogelio, stroking the silky coat of the gentle animal.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading “Let him give up hanging around her then, for she is yours,” exclaimed the mother, with decision, enjoying the sight of the happiness depicted on the countenance of her son, who, on hearing those heavenly words, with a spontaneous movement threw his arms around the neck of the pony and planted a hearty smack on her soft black nose.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading “Let him give up hanging around her then, for she is yours,” exclaimed the mother, with decision, enjoying the sight of the happiness depicted on the countenance of her son, who, on hearing those heavenly words, with a spontaneous movement threw his arms around the neck of the pony and planted a hearty smack on her soft black nose.
depictedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpɪktəd/
represented graphically by sketch or design or lines
From this reading “Let him give up hanging around her then, for she is yours,” exclaimed the mother, with decision, enjoying the sight of the happiness depicted on the countenance of her son, who, on hearing those heavenly words, with a spontaneous movement threw his arms around the neck of the pony and planted a hearty smack on her soft black nose.
Doña
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From this reading The price and the time of payment being agreed upon, Doña Aurora proposed to leave the pony in the care of Augustin for the present.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading “Let him give up hanging around her then, for she is yours,” exclaimed the mother, with decision, enjoying the sight of the happiness depicted on the countenance of her son, who, on hearing those heavenly words, with a spontaneous movement threw his arms around the neck of the pony and planted a hearty smack on her soft black nose.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Let him give up hanging around her then, for she is yours,” exclaimed the mother, with decision, enjoying the sight of the happiness depicted on the countenance of her son, who, on hearing those heavenly words, with a spontaneous movement threw his arms around the neck of the pony and planted a hearty smack on her soft black nose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Let him give up hanging around her then, for she is yours,” exclaimed the mother, with decision, enjoying the sight of the happiness depicted on the countenance of her son, who, on hearing those heavenly words, with a spontaneous movement threw his arms around the neck of the pony and planted a hearty smack on her soft black nose.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading “That is true, mamma,” affirmed Rogelio, stroking the silky coat of the gentle animal.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Let him give up hanging around her then, for she is yours,” exclaimed the mother, with decision, enjoying the sight of the happiness depicted on the countenance of her son, who, on hearing those heavenly words, with a spontaneous movement threw his arms around the neck of the pony and planted a hearty smack on her soft black nose.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Augustin asked him the same price that he has asked you, and the bull-fighter offers him two ounces less; he is wild about her; he is all the time hanging around her; he makes her more visits!”
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading “Let him give up hanging around her then, for she is yours,” exclaimed the mother, with decision, enjoying the sight of the happiness depicted on the countenance of her son, who, on hearing those heavenly words, with a spontaneous movement threw his arms around the neck of the pony and planted a hearty smack on her soft black nose.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Augustin asked him the same price that he has asked you, and the bull-fighter offers him two ounces less; he is wild about her; he is all the time hanging around her; he makes her more visits!”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Augustin asked him the same price that he has asked you, and the bull-fighter offers him two ounces less; he is wild about her; he is all the time hanging around her; he makes her more visits!”
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading “Let him give up hanging around her then, for she is yours,” exclaimed the mother, with decision, enjoying the sight of the happiness depicted on the countenance of her son, who, on hearing those heavenly words, with a spontaneous movement threw his arms around the neck of the pony and planted a hearty smack on her soft black nose.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading “Let him give up hanging around her then, for she is yours,” exclaimed the mother, with decision, enjoying the sight of the happiness depicted on the countenance of her son, who, on hearing those heavenly words, with a spontaneous movement threw his arms around the neck of the pony and planted a hearty smack on her soft black nose.
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading “Let him give up hanging around her then, for she is yours,” exclaimed the mother, with decision, enjoying the sight of the happiness depicted on the countenance of her son, who, on hearing those heavenly words, with a spontaneous movement threw his arms around the neck of the pony and planted a hearty smack on her soft black nose.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Augustin asked him the same price that he has asked you, and the bull-fighter offers him two ounces less; he is wild about her; he is all the time hanging around her; he makes her more visits!”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Augustin asked him the same price that he has asked you, and the bull-fighter offers him two ounces less; he is wild about her; he is all the time hanging around her; he makes her more visits!”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Let him give up hanging around her then, for she is yours,” exclaimed the mother, with decision, enjoying the sight of the happiness depicted on the countenance of her son, who, on hearing those heavenly words, with a spontaneous movement threw his arms around the neck of the pony and planted a hearty smack on her soft black nose.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I can bear witness to it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The price and the time of payment being agreed upon, Doña Aurora proposed to leave the pony in the care of Augustin for the present.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “That is true, mamma,” affirmed Rogelio, stroking the silky coat of the gentle animal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I can bear witness to it.
go away from a place
From this reading The price and the time of payment being agreed upon, Doña Aurora proposed to leave the pony in the care of Augustin for the present.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Augustin asked him the same price that he has asked you, and the bull-fighter offers him two ounces less; he is wild about her; he is all the time hanging around her; he makes her more visits!”
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Let him give up hanging around her then, for she is yours,” exclaimed the mother, with decision, enjoying the sight of the happiness depicted on the countenance of her son, who, on hearing those heavenly words, with a spontaneous movement threw his arms around the neck of the pony and planted a hearty smack on her soft black nose.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Augustin asked him the same price that he has asked you, and the bull-fighter offers him two ounces less; he is wild about her; he is all the time hanging around her; he makes her more visits!”
informal terms for a mother
From this reading “That is true, mamma,” affirmed Rogelio, stroking the silky coat of the gentle animal.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Augustin asked him the same price that he has asked you, and the bull-fighter offers him two ounces less; he is wild about her; he is all the time hanging around her; he makes her more visits!”
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “Let him give up hanging around her then, for she is yours,” exclaimed the mother, with decision, enjoying the sight of the happiness depicted on the countenance of her son, who, on hearing those heavenly words, with a spontaneous movement threw his arms around the neck of the pony and planted a hearty smack on her soft black nose.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading “Let him give up hanging around her then, for she is yours,” exclaimed the mother, with decision, enjoying the sight of the happiness depicted on the countenance of her son, who, on hearing those heavenly words, with a spontaneous movement threw his arms around the neck of the pony and planted a hearty smack on her soft black nose.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading “Let him give up hanging around her then, for she is yours,” exclaimed the mother, with decision, enjoying the sight of the happiness depicted on the countenance of her son, who, on hearing those heavenly words, with a spontaneous movement threw his arms around the neck of the pony and planted a hearty smack on her soft black nose.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading “Let him give up hanging around her then, for she is yours,” exclaimed the mother, with decision, enjoying the sight of the happiness depicted on the countenance of her son, who, on hearing those heavenly words, with a spontaneous movement threw his arms around the neck of the pony and planted a hearty smack on her soft black nose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “That is true, mamma,” affirmed Rogelio, stroking the silky coat of the gentle animal.
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading Augustin asked him the same price that he has asked you, and the bull-fighter offers him two ounces less; he is wild about her; he is all the time hanging around her; he makes her more visits!”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Let him give up hanging around her then, for she is yours,” exclaimed the mother, with decision, enjoying the sight of the happiness depicted on the countenance of her son, who, on hearing those heavenly words, with a spontaneous movement threw his arms around the neck of the pony and planted a hearty smack on her soft black nose.
ouncesnounUS /ˈaʊnsəz/
plural of “ounce” — a unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a troy pound
From this reading Augustin asked him the same price that he has asked you, and the bull-fighter offers him two ounces less; he is wild about her; he is all the time hanging around her; he makes her more visits!”
paymentnounUS /ˈpeɪmənt/
a sum of money paid or a claim discharged
From this reading The price and the time of payment being agreed upon, Doña Aurora proposed to leave the pony in the care of Augustin for the present.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading “Let him give up hanging around her then, for she is yours,” exclaimed the mother, with decision, enjoying the sight of the happiness depicted on the countenance of her son, who, on hearing those heavenly words, with a spontaneous movement threw his arms around the neck of the pony and planted a hearty smack on her soft black nose.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading “Let him give up hanging around her then, for she is yours,” exclaimed the mother, with decision, enjoying the sight of the happiness depicted on the countenance of her son, who, on hearing those heavenly words, with a spontaneous movement threw his arms around the neck of the pony and planted a hearty smack on her soft black nose.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The price and the time of payment being agreed upon, Doña Aurora proposed to leave the pony in the care of Augustin for the present.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Augustin asked him the same price that he has asked you, and the bull-fighter offers him two ounces less; he is wild about her; he is all the time hanging around her; he makes her more visits!”
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The price and the time of payment being agreed upon, Doña Aurora proposed to leave the pony in the care of Augustin for the present.
Rogelio
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “That is true, mamma,” affirmed Rogelio, stroking the silky coat of the gentle animal.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Augustin asked him the same price that he has asked you, and the bull-fighter offers him two ounces less; he is wild about her; he is all the time hanging around her; he makes her more visits!”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Let him give up hanging around her then, for she is yours,” exclaimed the mother, with decision, enjoying the sight of the happiness depicted on the countenance of her son, who, on hearing those heavenly words, with a spontaneous movement threw his arms around the neck of the pony and planted a hearty smack on her soft black nose.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading “Let him give up hanging around her then, for she is yours,” exclaimed the mother, with decision, enjoying the sight of the happiness depicted on the countenance of her son, who, on hearing those heavenly words, with a spontaneous movement threw his arms around the neck of the pony and planted a hearty smack on her soft black nose.
silkyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlki/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading “That is true, mamma,” affirmed Rogelio, stroking the silky coat of the gentle animal.
smackverbUS /smæk/
deliver a hard blow to
From this reading “Let him give up hanging around her then, for she is yours,” exclaimed the mother, with decision, enjoying the sight of the happiness depicted on the countenance of her son, who, on hearing those heavenly words, with a spontaneous movement threw his arms around the neck of the pony and planted a hearty smack on her soft black nose.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading “Let him give up hanging around her then, for she is yours,” exclaimed the mother, with decision, enjoying the sight of the happiness depicted on the countenance of her son, who, on hearing those heavenly words, with a spontaneous movement threw his arms around the neck of the pony and planted a hearty smack on her soft black nose.
a male human offspring
From this reading “Let him give up hanging around her then, for she is yours,” exclaimed the mother, with decision, enjoying the sight of the happiness depicted on the countenance of her son, who, on hearing those heavenly words, with a spontaneous movement threw his arms around the neck of the pony and planted a hearty smack on her soft black nose.
spontaneousadjectiveUS /spɑːnˈteɪniəs/
happening or arising without apparent external cause
From this reading “Let him give up hanging around her then, for she is yours,” exclaimed the mother, with decision, enjoying the sight of the happiness depicted on the countenance of her son, who, on hearing those heavenly words, with a spontaneous movement threw his arms around the neck of the pony and planted a hearty smack on her soft black nose.
strokingnounUS /ˈstroʊkɪŋ/
a light touch with the hands
From this reading “That is true, mamma,” affirmed Rogelio, stroking the silky coat of the gentle animal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “That is true, mamma,” affirmed Rogelio, stroking the silky coat of the gentle animal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “That is true, mamma,” affirmed Rogelio, stroking the silky coat of the gentle animal.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Let him give up hanging around her then, for she is yours,” exclaimed the mother, with decision, enjoying the sight of the happiness depicted on the countenance of her son, who, on hearing those heavenly words, with a spontaneous movement threw his arms around the neck of the pony and planted a hearty smack on her soft black nose.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “Let him give up hanging around her then, for she is yours,” exclaimed the mother, with decision, enjoying the sight of the happiness depicted on the countenance of her son, who, on hearing those heavenly words, with a spontaneous movement threw his arms around the neck of the pony and planted a hearty smack on her soft black nose.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading “Let him give up hanging around her then, for she is yours,” exclaimed the mother, with decision, enjoying the sight of the happiness depicted on the countenance of her son, who, on hearing those heavenly words, with a spontaneous movement threw his arms around the neck of the pony and planted a hearty smack on her soft black nose.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Augustin asked him the same price that he has asked you, and the bull-fighter offers him two ounces less; he is wild about her; he is all the time hanging around her; he makes her more visits!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I can bear witness to it.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading “That is true, mamma,” affirmed Rogelio, stroking the silky coat of the gentle animal.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Augustin asked him the same price that he has asked you, and the bull-fighter offers him two ounces less; he is wild about her; he is all the time hanging around her; he makes her more visits!”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Let him give up hanging around her then, for she is yours,” exclaimed the mother, with decision, enjoying the sight of the happiness depicted on the countenance of her son, who, on hearing those heavenly words, with a spontaneous movement threw his arms around the neck of the pony and planted a hearty smack on her soft black nose.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The price and the time of payment being agreed upon, Doña Aurora proposed to leave the pony in the care of Augustin for the present.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Augustin asked him the same price that he has asked you, and the bull-fighter offers him two ounces less; he is wild about her; he is all the time hanging around her; he makes her more visits!”
which person or people
From this reading “Let him give up hanging around her then, for she is yours,” exclaimed the mother, with decision, enjoying the sight of the happiness depicted on the countenance of her son, who, on hearing those heavenly words, with a spontaneous movement threw his arms around the neck of the pony and planted a hearty smack on her soft black nose.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Augustin asked him the same price that he has asked you, and the bull-fighter offers him two ounces less; he is wild about her; he is all the time hanging around her; he makes her more visits!”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Let him give up hanging around her then, for she is yours,” exclaimed the mother, with decision, enjoying the sight of the happiness depicted on the countenance of her son, who, on hearing those heavenly words, with a spontaneous movement threw his arms around the neck of the pony and planted a hearty smack on her soft black nose.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading “I can bear witness to it.
the words that are spoken
From this reading “Let him give up hanging around her then, for she is yours,” exclaimed the mother, with decision, enjoying the sight of the happiness depicted on the countenance of her son, who, on hearing those heavenly words, with a spontaneous movement threw his arms around the neck of the pony and planted a hearty smack on her soft black nose.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Augustin asked him the same price that he has asked you, and the bull-fighter offers him two ounces less; he is wild about her; he is all the time hanging around her; he makes her more visits!”
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading “Let him give up hanging around her then, for she is yours,” exclaimed the mother, with decision, enjoying the sight of the happiness depicted on the countenance of her son, who, on hearing those heavenly words, with a spontaneous movement threw his arms around the neck of the pony and planted a hearty smack on her soft black nose.
