used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rustic humour—The haunted _venta_—Prehistoric graves—A deferred journey—More mountain hospitality—The end of my ride—A lost train—A night in a _posada_—Chivalrous José—Mixed company—Good-bye to the hills.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
Algodonales
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From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
amenitiesnounUS /əˈmenətiz/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was not strictly true that I had heard such a tale, but I know by experience that an inquiry of the kind, if made sympathetically, often brings forth some interesting folk-lore.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading And there was a wizened old fellow picturesquely clad in a short brown jacket strengthened in the decorative style of the province at the elbows, wrists, collar, and seams, with black cloth cut in a design, and wearing really handsome embroidered leather overalls reaching from his waist to his knees, who had a sly humour that brought forth peals of laughter from the company.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading And there was a wizened old fellow picturesquely clad in a short brown jacket strengthened in the decorative style of the province at the elbows, wrists, collar, and seams, with black cloth cut in a design, and wearing really handsome embroidered leather overalls reaching from his waist to his knees, who had a sly humour that brought forth peals of laughter from the company.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
Chivalrousadjective
being attentive to women like an ideal knight
From this reading Rustic humour—The haunted _venta_—Prehistoric graves—A deferred journey—More mountain hospitality—The end of my ride—A lost train—A night in a _posada_—Chivalrous José—Mixed company—Good-bye to the hills.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading And there was a wizened old fellow picturesquely clad in a short brown jacket strengthened in the decorative style of the province at the elbows, wrists, collar, and seams, with black cloth cut in a design, and wearing really handsome embroidered leather overalls reaching from his waist to his knees, who had a sly humour that brought forth peals of laughter from the company.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading And there was a wizened old fellow picturesquely clad in a short brown jacket strengthened in the decorative style of the province at the elbows, wrists, collar, and seams, with black cloth cut in a design, and wearing really handsome embroidered leather overalls reaching from his waist to his knees, who had a sly humour that brought forth peals of laughter from the company.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading And there was a wizened old fellow picturesquely clad in a short brown jacket strengthened in the decorative style of the province at the elbows, wrists, collar, and seams, with black cloth cut in a design, and wearing really handsome embroidered leather overalls reaching from his waist to his knees, who had a sly humour that brought forth peals of laughter from the company.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Rustic humour—The haunted _venta_—Prehistoric graves—A deferred journey—More mountain hospitality—The end of my ride—A lost train—A night in a _posada_—Chivalrous José—Mixed company—Good-bye to the hills.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading And there was a wizened old fellow picturesquely clad in a short brown jacket strengthened in the decorative style of the province at the elbows, wrists, collar, and seams, with black cloth cut in a design, and wearing really handsome embroidered leather overalls reaching from his waist to his knees, who had a sly humour that brought forth peals of laughter from the company.
decorativeadjectiveUS /ˈdekrətɪv/
serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
From this reading And there was a wizened old fellow picturesquely clad in a short brown jacket strengthened in the decorative style of the province at the elbows, wrists, collar, and seams, with black cloth cut in a design, and wearing really handsome embroidered leather overalls reaching from his waist to his knees, who had a sly humour that brought forth peals of laughter from the company.
deferredverbUS /dɪˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time
From this reading Rustic humour—The haunted _venta_—Prehistoric graves—A deferred journey—More mountain hospitality—The end of my ride—A lost train—A night in a _posada_—Chivalrous José—Mixed company—Good-bye to the hills.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading And there was a wizened old fellow picturesquely clad in a short brown jacket strengthened in the decorative style of the province at the elbows, wrists, collar, and seams, with black cloth cut in a design, and wearing really handsome embroidered leather overalls reaching from his waist to his knees, who had a sly humour that brought forth peals of laughter from the company.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
duende
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From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
elbowsnounUS /ˈelboʊz/
plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading And there was a wizened old fellow picturesquely clad in a short brown jacket strengthened in the decorative style of the province at the elbows, wrists, collar, and seams, with black cloth cut in a design, and wearing really handsome embroidered leather overalls reaching from his waist to his knees, who had a sly humour that brought forth peals of laughter from the company.
embarrassverbUS /ɪmˈberəs/
cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious
From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading And there was a wizened old fellow picturesquely clad in a short brown jacket strengthened in the decorative style of the province at the elbows, wrists, collar, and seams, with black cloth cut in a design, and wearing really handsome embroidered leather overalls reaching from his waist to his knees, who had a sly humour that brought forth peals of laughter from the company.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Rustic humour—The haunted _venta_—Prehistoric graves—A deferred journey—More mountain hospitality—The end of my ride—A lost train—A night in a _posada_—Chivalrous José—Mixed company—Good-bye to the hills.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading It was not strictly true that I had heard such a tale, but I know by experience that an inquiry of the kind, if made sympathetically, often brings forth some interesting folk-lore.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
a boy or man
From this reading And there was a wizened old fellow picturesquely clad in a short brown jacket strengthened in the decorative style of the province at the elbows, wrists, collar, and seams, with black cloth cut in a design, and wearing really handsome embroidered leather overalls reaching from his waist to his knees, who had a sly humour that brought forth peals of laughter from the company.
folk-lore
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From this reading It was not strictly true that I had heard such a tale, but I know by experience that an inquiry of the kind, if made sympathetically, often brings forth some interesting folk-lore.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading And there was a wizened old fellow picturesquely clad in a short brown jacket strengthened in the decorative style of the province at the elbows, wrists, collar, and seams, with black cloth cut in a design, and wearing really handsome embroidered leather overalls reaching from his waist to his knees, who had a sly humour that brought forth peals of laughter from the company.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And there was a wizened old fellow picturesquely clad in a short brown jacket strengthened in the decorative style of the province at the elbows, wrists, collar, and seams, with black cloth cut in a design, and wearing really handsome embroidered leather overalls reaching from his waist to his knees, who had a sly humour that brought forth peals of laughter from the company.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
a young female
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
Good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading Rustic humour—The haunted _venta_—Prehistoric graves—A deferred journey—More mountain hospitality—The end of my ride—A lost train—A night in a _posada_—Chivalrous José—Mixed company—Good-bye to the hills.
gravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading Rustic humour—The haunted _venta_—Prehistoric graves—A deferred journey—More mountain hospitality—The end of my ride—A lost train—A night in a _posada_—Chivalrous José—Mixed company—Good-bye to the hills.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And there was a wizened old fellow picturesquely clad in a short brown jacket strengthened in the decorative style of the province at the elbows, wrists, collar, and seams, with black cloth cut in a design, and wearing really handsome embroidered leather overalls reaching from his waist to his knees, who had a sly humour that brought forth peals of laughter from the company.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading And there was a wizened old fellow picturesquely clad in a short brown jacket strengthened in the decorative style of the province at the elbows, wrists, collar, and seams, with black cloth cut in a design, and wearing really handsome embroidered leather overalls reaching from his waist to his knees, who had a sly humour that brought forth peals of laughter from the company.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading Rustic humour—The haunted _venta_—Prehistoric graves—A deferred journey—More mountain hospitality—The end of my ride—A lost train—A night in a _posada_—Chivalrous José—Mixed company—Good-bye to the hills.
hauntingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪŋ/
continually recurring to the mind
From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Rustic humour—The haunted _venta_—Prehistoric graves—A deferred journey—More mountain hospitality—The end of my ride—A lost train—A night in a _posada_—Chivalrous José—Mixed company—Good-bye to the hills.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Rustic humour—The haunted _venta_—Prehistoric graves—A deferred journey—More mountain hospitality—The end of my ride—A lost train—A night in a _posada_—Chivalrous José—Mixed company—Good-bye to the hills.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Rustic humour—The haunted _venta_—Prehistoric graves—A deferred journey—More mountain hospitality—The end of my ride—A lost train—A night in a _posada_—Chivalrous José—Mixed company—Good-bye to the hills.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rustic humour—The haunted _venta_—Prehistoric graves—A deferred journey—More mountain hospitality—The end of my ride—A lost train—A night in a _posada_—Chivalrous José—Mixed company—Good-bye to the hills.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading It was not strictly true that I had heard such a tale, but I know by experience that an inquiry of the kind, if made sympathetically, often brings forth some interesting folk-lore.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading It was not strictly true that I had heard such a tale, but I know by experience that an inquiry of the kind, if made sympathetically, often brings forth some interesting folk-lore.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading And there was a wizened old fellow picturesquely clad in a short brown jacket strengthened in the decorative style of the province at the elbows, wrists, collar, and seams, with black cloth cut in a design, and wearing really handsome embroidered leather overalls reaching from his waist to his knees, who had a sly humour that brought forth peals of laughter from the company.
jokesnounUS /dʒoʊks/
plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
José
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rustic humour—The haunted _venta_—Prehistoric graves—A deferred journey—More mountain hospitality—The end of my ride—A lost train—A night in a _posada_—Chivalrous José—Mixed company—Good-bye to the hills.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Rustic humour—The haunted _venta_—Prehistoric graves—A deferred journey—More mountain hospitality—The end of my ride—A lost train—A night in a _posada_—Chivalrous José—Mixed company—Good-bye to the hills.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was not strictly true that I had heard such a tale, but I know by experience that an inquiry of the kind, if made sympathetically, often brings forth some interesting folk-lore.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading And there was a wizened old fellow picturesquely clad in a short brown jacket strengthened in the decorative style of the province at the elbows, wrists, collar, and seams, with black cloth cut in a design, and wearing really handsome embroidered leather overalls reaching from his waist to his knees, who had a sly humour that brought forth peals of laughter from the company.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was not strictly true that I had heard such a tale, but I know by experience that an inquiry of the kind, if made sympathetically, often brings forth some interesting folk-lore.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
the sound of laughing
From this reading And there was a wizened old fellow picturesquely clad in a short brown jacket strengthened in the decorative style of the province at the elbows, wrists, collar, and seams, with black cloth cut in a design, and wearing really handsome embroidered leather overalls reaching from his waist to his knees, who had a sly humour that brought forth peals of laughter from the company.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading And there was a wizened old fellow picturesquely clad in a short brown jacket strengthened in the decorative style of the province at the elbows, wrists, collar, and seams, with black cloth cut in a design, and wearing really handsome embroidered leather overalls reaching from his waist to his knees, who had a sly humour that brought forth peals of laughter from the company.
fasten with a lock
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Rustic humour—The haunted _venta_—Prehistoric graves—A deferred journey—More mountain hospitality—The end of my ride—A lost train—A night in a _posada_—Chivalrous José—Mixed company—Good-bye to the hills.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was not strictly true that I had heard such a tale, but I know by experience that an inquiry of the kind, if made sympathetically, often brings forth some interesting folk-lore.
Mariquita
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From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
matronnounUS /ˈmeɪtrən/
a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
miedo
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From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Rustic humour—The haunted _venta_—Prehistoric graves—A deferred journey—More mountain hospitality—The end of my ride—A lost train—A night in a _posada_—Chivalrous José—Mixed company—Good-bye to the hills.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Rustic humour—The haunted _venta_—Prehistoric graves—A deferred journey—More mountain hospitality—The end of my ride—A lost train—A night in a _posada_—Chivalrous José—Mixed company—Good-bye to the hills.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Rustic humour—The haunted _venta_—Prehistoric graves—A deferred journey—More mountain hospitality—The end of my ride—A lost train—A night in a _posada_—Chivalrous José—Mixed company—Good-bye to the hills.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Rustic humour—The haunted _venta_—Prehistoric graves—A deferred journey—More mountain hospitality—The end of my ride—A lost train—A night in a _posada_—Chivalrous José—Mixed company—Good-bye to the hills.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Rustic humour—The haunted _venta_—Prehistoric graves—A deferred journey—More mountain hospitality—The end of my ride—A lost train—A night in a _posada_—Chivalrous José—Mixed company—Good-bye to the hills.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
not divisible by two
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rustic humour—The haunted _venta_—Prehistoric graves—A deferred journey—More mountain hospitality—The end of my ride—A lost train—A night in a _posada_—Chivalrous José—Mixed company—Good-bye to the hills.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It was not strictly true that I had heard such a tale, but I know by experience that an inquiry of the kind, if made sympathetically, often brings forth some interesting folk-lore.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading And there was a wizened old fellow picturesquely clad in a short brown jacket strengthened in the decorative style of the province at the elbows, wrists, collar, and seams, with black cloth cut in a design, and wearing really handsome embroidered leather overalls reaching from his waist to his knees, who had a sly humour that brought forth peals of laughter from the company.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
overallsnounUS /ˈoʊvərɔːlz/
plural of “overall” — (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)
From this reading And there was a wizened old fellow picturesquely clad in a short brown jacket strengthened in the decorative style of the province at the elbows, wrists, collar, and seams, with black cloth cut in a design, and wearing really handsome embroidered leather overalls reaching from his waist to his knees, who had a sly humour that brought forth peals of laughter from the company.
peals
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From this reading And there was a wizened old fellow picturesquely clad in a short brown jacket strengthened in the decorative style of the province at the elbows, wrists, collar, and seams, with black cloth cut in a design, and wearing really handsome embroidered leather overalls reaching from his waist to his knees, who had a sly humour that brought forth peals of laughter from the company.
picturesquelyadverb
in a picturesque manner
From this reading And there was a wizened old fellow picturesquely clad in a short brown jacket strengthened in the decorative style of the province at the elbows, wrists, collar, and seams, with black cloth cut in a design, and wearing really handsome embroidered leather overalls reaching from his waist to his knees, who had a sly humour that brought forth peals of laughter from the company.
posada
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From this reading Rustic humour—The haunted _venta_—Prehistoric graves—A deferred journey—More mountain hospitality—The end of my ride—A lost train—A night in a _posada_—Chivalrous José—Mixed company—Good-bye to the hills.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
PrehistoricadjectiveUS /ˌpriːhɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to or existing in times before recorded history
From this reading Rustic humour—The haunted _venta_—Prehistoric graves—A deferred journey—More mountain hospitality—The end of my ride—A lost train—A night in a _posada_—Chivalrous José—Mixed company—Good-bye to the hills.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading And there was a wizened old fellow picturesquely clad in a short brown jacket strengthened in the decorative style of the province at the elbows, wrists, collar, and seams, with black cloth cut in a design, and wearing really handsome embroidered leather overalls reaching from his waist to his knees, who had a sly humour that brought forth peals of laughter from the company.
Rafael
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From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading And there was a wizened old fellow picturesquely clad in a short brown jacket strengthened in the decorative style of the province at the elbows, wrists, collar, and seams, with black cloth cut in a design, and wearing really handsome embroidered leather overalls reaching from his waist to his knees, who had a sly humour that brought forth peals of laughter from the company.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading And there was a wizened old fellow picturesquely clad in a short brown jacket strengthened in the decorative style of the province at the elbows, wrists, collar, and seams, with black cloth cut in a design, and wearing really handsome embroidered leather overalls reaching from his waist to his knees, who had a sly humour that brought forth peals of laughter from the company.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Rustic humour—The haunted _venta_—Prehistoric graves—A deferred journey—More mountain hospitality—The end of my ride—A lost train—A night in a _posada_—Chivalrous José—Mixed company—Good-bye to the hills.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
RusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading Rustic humour—The haunted _venta_—Prehistoric graves—A deferred journey—More mountain hospitality—The end of my ride—A lost train—A night in a _posada_—Chivalrous José—Mixed company—Good-bye to the hills.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
seamsnounUS /siːmz/
plural of “seam” — joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces
From this reading And there was a wizened old fellow picturesquely clad in a short brown jacket strengthened in the decorative style of the province at the elbows, wrists, collar, and seams, with black cloth cut in a design, and wearing really handsome embroidered leather overalls reaching from his waist to his knees, who had a sly humour that brought forth peals of laughter from the company.
semi-darkness
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From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
sharpenedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːrpənd/
having the point made sharp
From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading And there was a wizened old fellow picturesquely clad in a short brown jacket strengthened in the decorative style of the province at the elbows, wrists, collar, and seams, with black cloth cut in a design, and wearing really handsome embroidered leather overalls reaching from his waist to his knees, who had a sly humour that brought forth peals of laughter from the company.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
slyadjectiveUS /slaɪ/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading And there was a wizened old fellow picturesquely clad in a short brown jacket strengthened in the decorative style of the province at the elbows, wrists, collar, and seams, with black cloth cut in a design, and wearing really handsome embroidered leather overalls reaching from his waist to his knees, who had a sly humour that brought forth peals of laughter from the company.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was not strictly true that I had heard such a tale, but I know by experience that an inquiry of the kind, if made sympathetically, often brings forth some interesting folk-lore.
in the near future
From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading And there was a wizened old fellow picturesquely clad in a short brown jacket strengthened in the decorative style of the province at the elbows, wrists, collar, and seams, with black cloth cut in a design, and wearing really handsome embroidered leather overalls reaching from his waist to his knees, who had a sly humour that brought forth peals of laughter from the company.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading It was not strictly true that I had heard such a tale, but I know by experience that an inquiry of the kind, if made sympathetically, often brings forth some interesting folk-lore.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And there was a wizened old fellow picturesquely clad in a short brown jacket strengthened in the decorative style of the province at the elbows, wrists, collar, and seams, with black cloth cut in a design, and wearing really handsome embroidered leather overalls reaching from his waist to his knees, who had a sly humour that brought forth peals of laughter from the company.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was not strictly true that I had heard such a tale, but I know by experience that an inquiry of the kind, if made sympathetically, often brings forth some interesting folk-lore.
susto
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From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
sympatheticallyadverbUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪkəli/
with respect to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading It was not strictly true that I had heard such a tale, but I know by experience that an inquiry of the kind, if made sympathetically, often brings forth some interesting folk-lore.
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 It was not strictly true that I had heard such a tale, but I know by experience that an inquiry of the kind, if made sympathetically, often brings forth some interesting folk-lore.
express in words
From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rustic humour—The haunted _venta_—Prehistoric graves—A deferred journey—More mountain hospitality—The end of my ride—A lost train—A night in a _posada_—Chivalrous José—Mixed company—Good-bye to the hills.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And there was a wizened old fellow picturesquely clad in a short brown jacket strengthened in the decorative style of the province at the elbows, wrists, collar, and seams, with black cloth cut in a design, and wearing really handsome embroidered leather overalls reaching from his waist to his knees, who had a sly humour that brought forth peals of laughter from the company.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rustic humour—The haunted _venta_—Prehistoric graves—A deferred journey—More mountain hospitality—The end of my ride—A lost train—A night in a _posada_—Chivalrous José—Mixed company—Good-bye to the hills.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
torrentsnounUS /ˈtɔːrənts/
plural of “torrent” — a heavy rain
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Rustic humour—The haunted _venta_—Prehistoric graves—A deferred journey—More mountain hospitality—The end of my ride—A lost train—A night in a _posada_—Chivalrous José—Mixed company—Good-bye to the hills.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
venta
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From this reading Rustic humour—The haunted _venta_—Prehistoric graves—A deferred journey—More mountain hospitality—The end of my ride—A lost train—A night in a _posada_—Chivalrous José—Mixed company—Good-bye to the hills.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading And there was a wizened old fellow picturesquely clad in a short brown jacket strengthened in the decorative style of the province at the elbows, wrists, collar, and seams, with black cloth cut in a design, and wearing really handsome embroidered leather overalls reaching from his waist to his knees, who had a sly humour that brought forth peals of laughter from the company.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading And there was a wizened old fellow picturesquely clad in a short brown jacket strengthened in the decorative style of the province at the elbows, wrists, collar, and seams, with black cloth cut in a design, and wearing really handsome embroidered leather overalls reaching from his waist to his knees, who had a sly humour that brought forth peals of laughter from the company.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
a Caucasian
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
which person or people
From this reading And there was a wizened old fellow picturesquely clad in a short brown jacket strengthened in the decorative style of the province at the elbows, wrists, collar, and seams, with black cloth cut in a design, and wearing really handsome embroidered leather overalls reaching from his waist to his knees, who had a sly humour that brought forth peals of laughter from the company.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading He sharpened his wits upon Mariquita and her Rafael, but I took care not to understand these jokes, knowing that they are apt to embarrass a modest British matron; and as soon as I could I turned the conversation by asking if it was true that there was a _susto_ (fright), _miedo_ (fear), or _duende_ (ghost) haunting the river, as I had heard tell in Algodonales.
wizenedadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzənd/
lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
From this reading And there was a wizened old fellow picturesquely clad in a short brown jacket strengthened in the decorative style of the province at the elbows, wrists, collar, and seams, with black cloth cut in a design, and wearing really handsome embroidered leather overalls reaching from his waist to his knees, who had a sly humour that brought forth peals of laughter from the company.
wristsnounUS /rɪsts/
plural of “wrist” — a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading And there was a wizened old fellow picturesquely clad in a short brown jacket strengthened in the decorative style of the province at the elbows, wrists, collar, and seams, with black cloth cut in a design, and wearing really handsome embroidered leather overalls reaching from his waist to his knees, who had a sly humour that brought forth peals of laughter from the company.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The rain poured in torrents, and the clouds were so black that at three in the afternoon we sat in semi-darkness; but the time did not hang heavy on our hands, for I was entertained by watching the amenities of my pretty girl and her lover, a shy youth with an odd lock of white hair over his forehead.
