Chapter XIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But no one either in Spain or out of it can give definite information with chapter and verse about the origin of the dance, still less of the name.

(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 Probably every one who takes any interest at all in Spain has heard of the famous Dance of the Seises before the high altar of Seville Cathedral on certain festivals, _i.e._ that of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady in December, the Carnival in February, and Corpus Christi in June.

the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading Probably every one who takes any interest at all in Spain has heard of the famous Dance of the Seises before the high altar of Seville Cathedral on certain festivals, _i.e._ that of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady in December, the Carnival in February, and Corpus Christi in June.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But as a matter of fact ten little boys take part, and one seventeenth-century writer speaks of twelve and another of seven, and although my impression is that these two figures were slips of the copyists, there is no evidence that the number ever was precisely six, as it must have been for that to be the origin of the name.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading But as a matter of fact ten little boys take part, and one seventeenth-century writer speaks of twelve and another of seven, and although my impression is that these two figures were slips of the copyists, there is no evidence that the number ever was precisely six, as it must have been for that to be the origin of the name.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Probably every one who takes any interest at all in Spain has heard of the famous Dance of the Seises before the high altar of Seville Cathedral on certain festivals, _i.e._ that of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady in December, the Carnival in February, and Corpus Christi in June.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading In Spanish the word _seises_, plural of _seis_, means “sixes,” and it is usual to conclude that the name was given because six little boys performed the curious old-world movements known as the “dance.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Probably every one who takes any interest at all in Spain has heard of the famous Dance of the Seises before the high altar of Seville Cathedral on certain festivals, _i.e._ that of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady in December, the Carnival in February, and Corpus Christi in June.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading But as a matter of fact ten little boys take part, and one seventeenth-century writer speaks of twelve and another of seven, and although my impression is that these two figures were slips of the copyists, there is no evidence that the number ever was precisely six, as it must have been for that to be the origin of the name.

for the reason that

From this reading In Spanish the word _seises_, plural of _seis_, means “sixes,” and it is usual to conclude that the name was given because six little boys performed the curious old-world movements known as the “dance.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But as a matter of fact ten little boys take part, and one seventeenth-century writer speaks of twelve and another of seven, and although my impression is that these two figures were slips of the copyists, there is no evidence that the number ever was precisely six, as it must have been for that to be the origin of the name.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Probably every one who takes any interest at all in Spain has heard of the famous Dance of the Seises before the high altar of Seville Cathedral on certain festivals, _i.e._ that of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady in December, the Carnival in February, and Corpus Christi in June.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading In Spanish the word _seises_, plural of _seis_, means “sixes,” and it is usual to conclude that the name was given because six little boys performed the curious old-world movements known as the “dance.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But no one either in Spain or out of it can give definite information with chapter and verse about the origin of the dance, still less of the name.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading But no one either in Spain or out of it can give definite information with chapter and verse about the origin of the dance, still less of the name.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

a festival marked by merrymaking and processions

From this reading Probably every one who takes any interest at all in Spain has heard of the famous Dance of the Seises before the high altar of Seville Cathedral on certain festivals, _i.e._ that of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady in December, the Carnival in February, and Corpus Christi in June.

any large and important church

From this reading Probably every one who takes any interest at all in Spain has heard of the famous Dance of the Seises before the high altar of Seville Cathedral on certain festivals, _i.e._ that of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady in December, the Carnival in February, and Corpus Christi in June.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Probably every one who takes any interest at all in Spain has heard of the famous Dance of the Seises before the high altar of Seville Cathedral on certain festivals, _i.e._ that of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady in December, the Carnival in February, and Corpus Christi in June.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading But no one either in Spain or out of it can give definite information with chapter and verse about the origin of the dance, still less of the name.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

From this reading Probably every one who takes any interest at all in Spain has heard of the famous Dance of the Seises before the high altar of Seville Cathedral on certain festivals, _i.e._ that of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady in December, the Carnival in February, and Corpus Christi in June.

decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion

From this reading In Spanish the word _seises_, plural of _seis_, means “sixes,” and it is usual to conclude that the name was given because six little boys performed the curious old-world movements known as the “dance.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But as a matter of fact ten little boys take part, and one seventeenth-century writer speaks of twelve and another of seven, and although my impression is that these two figures were slips of the copyists, there is no evidence that the number ever was precisely six, as it must have been for that to be the origin of the name.

capital as contrasted with the income derived from it

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading In Spanish the word _seises_, plural of _seis_, means “sixes,” and it is usual to conclude that the name was given because six little boys performed the curious old-world movements known as the “dance.”

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading But no one either in Spain or out of it can give definite information with chapter and verse about the origin of the dance, still less of the name.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading Probably every one who takes any interest at all in Spain has heard of the famous Dance of the Seises before the high altar of Seville Cathedral on certain festivals, _i.e._ that of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady in December, the Carnival in February, and Corpus Christi in June.

one or the other of two

From this reading But no one either in Spain or out of it can give definite information with chapter and verse about the origin of the dance, still less of the name.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

at any time

From this reading But as a matter of fact ten little boys take part, and one seventeenth-century writer speaks of twelve and another of seven, and although my impression is that these two figures were slips of the copyists, there is no evidence that the number ever was precisely six, as it must have been for that to be the origin of the name.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Probably every one who takes any interest at all in Spain has heard of the famous Dance of the Seises before the high altar of Seville Cathedral on certain festivals, _i.e._ that of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady in December, the Carnival in February, and Corpus Christi in June.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading But as a matter of fact ten little boys take part, and one seventeenth-century writer speaks of twelve and another of seven, and although my impression is that these two figures were slips of the copyists, there is no evidence that the number ever was precisely six, as it must have been for that to be the origin of the name.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading But as a matter of fact ten little boys take part, and one seventeenth-century writer speaks of twelve and another of seven, and although my impression is that these two figures were slips of the copyists, there is no evidence that the number ever was precisely six, as it must have been for that to be the origin of the name.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Probably every one who takes any interest at all in Spain has heard of the famous Dance of the Seises before the high altar of Seville Cathedral on certain festivals, _i.e._ that of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady in December, the Carnival in February, and Corpus Christi in June.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading Probably every one who takes any interest at all in Spain has heard of the famous Dance of the Seises before the high altar of Seville Cathedral on certain festivals, _i.e._ that of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady in December, the Carnival in February, and Corpus Christi in June.

a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

plural of “festival” — a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration

From this reading Probably every one who takes any interest at all in Spain has heard of the famous Dance of the Seises before the high altar of Seville Cathedral on certain festivals, _i.e._ that of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady in December, the Carnival in February, and Corpus Christi in June.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading But as a matter of fact ten little boys take part, and one seventeenth-century writer speaks of twelve and another of seven, and although my impression is that these two figures were slips of the copyists, there is no evidence that the number ever was precisely six, as it must have been for that to be the origin of the name.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But as a matter of fact ten little boys take part, and one seventeenth-century writer speaks of twelve and another of seven, and although my impression is that these two figures were slips of the copyists, there is no evidence that the number ever was precisely six, as it must have been for that to be the origin of the name.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading But no one either in Spain or out of it can give definite information with chapter and verse about the origin of the dance, still less of the name.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading In Spanish the word _seises_, plural of _seis_, means “sixes,” and it is usual to conclude that the name was given because six little boys performed the curious old-world movements known as the “dance.”

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Probably every one who takes any interest at all in Spain has heard of the famous Dance of the Seises before the high altar of Seville Cathedral on certain festivals, _i.e._ that of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady in December, the Carnival in February, and Corpus Christi in June.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But as a matter of fact ten little boys take part, and one seventeenth-century writer speaks of twelve and another of seven, and although my impression is that these two figures were slips of the copyists, there is no evidence that the number ever was precisely six, as it must have been for that to be the origin of the name.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Probably every one who takes any interest at all in Spain has heard of the famous Dance of the Seises before the high altar of Seville Cathedral on certain festivals, _i.e._ that of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady in December, the Carnival in February, and Corpus Christi in June.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Probably every one who takes any interest at all in Spain has heard of the famous Dance of the Seises before the high altar of Seville Cathedral on certain festivals, _i.e._ that of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady in December, the Carnival in February, and Corpus Christi in June.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Probably every one who takes any interest at all in Spain has heard of the famous Dance of the Seises before the high altar of Seville Cathedral on certain festivals, _i.e._ that of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady in December, the Carnival in February, and Corpus Christi in June.

completely neat and clean

From this reading Probably every one who takes any interest at all in Spain has heard of the famous Dance of the Seises before the high altar of Seville Cathedral on certain festivals, _i.e._ that of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady in December, the Carnival in February, and Corpus Christi in June.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading But as a matter of fact ten little boys take part, and one seventeenth-century writer speaks of twelve and another of seven, and although my impression is that these two figures were slips of the copyists, there is no evidence that the number ever was precisely six, as it must have been for that to be the origin of the name.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

a message received and understood

From this reading But no one either in Spain or out of it can give definite information with chapter and verse about the origin of the dance, still less of the name.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Probably every one who takes any interest at all in Spain has heard of the famous Dance of the Seises before the high altar of Seville Cathedral on certain festivals, _i.e._ that of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady in December, the Carnival in February, and Corpus Christi in June.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In Spanish the word _seises_, plural of _seis_, means “sixes,” and it is usual to conclude that the name was given because six little boys performed the curious old-world movements known as the “dance.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But no one either in Spain or out of it can give definite information with chapter and verse about the origin of the dance, still less of the name.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading Probably every one who takes any interest at all in Spain has heard of the famous Dance of the Seises before the high altar of Seville Cathedral on certain festivals, _i.e._ that of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady in December, the Carnival in February, and Corpus Christi in June.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading In Spanish the word _seises_, plural of _seis_, means “sixes,” and it is usual to conclude that the name was given because six little boys performed the curious old-world movements known as the “dance.”

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Probably every one who takes any interest at all in Spain has heard of the famous Dance of the Seises before the high altar of Seville Cathedral on certain festivals, _i.e._ that of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady in December, the Carnival in February, and Corpus Christi in June.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading But no one either in Spain or out of it can give definite information with chapter and verse about the origin of the dance, still less of the name.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In Spanish the word _seises_, plural of _seis_, means “sixes,” and it is usual to conclude that the name was given because six little boys performed the curious old-world movements known as the “dance.”

take the midday meal

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading But as a matter of fact ten little boys take part, and one seventeenth-century writer speaks of twelve and another of seven, and although my impression is that these two figures were slips of the copyists, there is no evidence that the number ever was precisely six, as it must have been for that to be the origin of the name.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading In Spanish the word _seises_, plural of _seis_, means “sixes,” and it is usual to conclude that the name was given because six little boys performed the curious old-world movements known as the “dance.”

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading In Spanish the word _seises_, plural of _seis_, means “sixes,” and it is usual to conclude that the name was given because six little boys performed the curious old-world movements known as the “dance.”

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading But as a matter of fact ten little boys take part, and one seventeenth-century writer speaks of twelve and another of seven, and although my impression is that these two figures were slips of the copyists, there is no evidence that the number ever was precisely six, as it must have been for that to be the origin of the name.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading But as a matter of fact ten little boys take part, and one seventeenth-century writer speaks of twelve and another of seven, and although my impression is that these two figures were slips of the copyists, there is no evidence that the number ever was precisely six, as it must have been for that to be the origin of the name.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But no one either in Spain or out of it can give definite information with chapter and verse about the origin of the dance, still less of the name.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

not any; not one

From this reading But no one either in Spain or out of it can give definite information with chapter and verse about the origin of the dance, still less of the name.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading But as a matter of fact ten little boys take part, and one seventeenth-century writer speaks of twelve and another of seven, and although my impression is that these two figures were slips of the copyists, there is no evidence that the number ever was precisely six, as it must have been for that to be the origin of the name.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

characteristic of former times especially in Europe

From this reading In Spanish the word _seises_, plural of _seis_, means “sixes,” and it is usual to conclude that the name was given because six little boys performed the curious old-world movements known as the “dance.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Probably every one who takes any interest at all in Spain has heard of the famous Dance of the Seises before the high altar of Seville Cathedral on certain festivals, _i.e._ that of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady in December, the Carnival in February, and Corpus Christi in June.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But no one either in Spain or out of it can give definite information with chapter and verse about the origin of the dance, still less of the name.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading But no one either in Spain or out of it can give definite information with chapter and verse about the origin of the dance, still less of the name.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Probably every one who takes any interest at all in Spain has heard of the famous Dance of the Seises before the high altar of Seville Cathedral on certain festivals, _i.e._ that of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady in December, the Carnival in February, and Corpus Christi in June.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But no one either in Spain or out of it can give definite information with chapter and verse about the origin of the dance, still less of the name.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading But as a matter of fact ten little boys take part, and one seventeenth-century writer speaks of twelve and another of seven, and although my impression is that these two figures were slips of the copyists, there is no evidence that the number ever was precisely six, as it must have been for that to be the origin of the name.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading In Spanish the word _seises_, plural of _seis_, means “sixes,” and it is usual to conclude that the name was given because six little boys performed the curious old-world movements known as the “dance.”

composed of more than one member, set, or kind

From this reading In Spanish the word _seises_, plural of _seis_, means “sixes,” and it is usual to conclude that the name was given because six little boys performed the curious old-world movements known as the “dance.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading But as a matter of fact ten little boys take part, and one seventeenth-century writer speaks of twelve and another of seven, and although my impression is that these two figures were slips of the copyists, there is no evidence that the number ever was precisely six, as it must have been for that to be the origin of the name.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Probably every one who takes any interest at all in Spain has heard of the famous Dance of the Seises before the high altar of Seville Cathedral on certain festivals, _i.e._ that of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady in December, the Carnival in February, and Corpus Christi in June.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In Spanish the word _seises_, plural of _seis_, means “sixes,” and it is usual to conclude that the name was given because six little boys performed the curious old-world movements known as the “dance.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading But as a matter of fact ten little boys take part, and one seventeenth-century writer speaks of twelve and another of seven, and although my impression is that these two figures were slips of the copyists, there is no evidence that the number ever was precisely six, as it must have been for that to be the origin of the name.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But as a matter of fact ten little boys take part, and one seventeenth-century writer speaks of twelve and another of seven, and although my impression is that these two figures were slips of the copyists, there is no evidence that the number ever was precisely six, as it must have been for that to be the origin of the name.

a city in southwestern Spain; a major port and cultural center; the capital of bullfighting in Spain

From this reading Probably every one who takes any interest at all in Spain has heard of the famous Dance of the Seises before the high altar of Seville Cathedral on certain festivals, _i.e._ that of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady in December, the Carnival in February, and Corpus Christi in June.

transport commercially

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading In Spanish the word _seises_, plural of _seis_, means “sixes,” and it is usual to conclude that the name was given because six little boys performed the curious old-world movements known as the “dance.”

plural of “six” — the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading In Spanish the word _seises_, plural of _seis_, means “sixes,” and it is usual to conclude that the name was given because six little boys performed the curious old-world movements known as the “dance.”

plural of “slip” — a socially awkward or tactless act

From this reading But as a matter of fact ten little boys take part, and one seventeenth-century writer speaks of twelve and another of seven, and although my impression is that these two figures were slips of the copyists, there is no evidence that the number ever was precisely six, as it must have been for that to be the origin of the name.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading Probably every one who takes any interest at all in Spain has heard of the famous Dance of the Seises before the high altar of Seville Cathedral on certain festivals, _i.e._ that of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady in December, the Carnival in February, and Corpus Christi in June.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading In Spanish the word _seises_, plural of _seis_, means “sixes,” and it is usual to conclude that the name was given because six little boys performed the curious old-world movements known as the “dance.”

third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech

From this reading But as a matter of fact ten little boys take part, and one seventeenth-century writer speaks of twelve and another of seven, and although my impression is that these two figures were slips of the copyists, there is no evidence that the number ever was precisely six, as it must have been for that to be the origin of the name.

not in physical motion

From this reading But no one either in Spain or out of it can give definite information with chapter and verse about the origin of the dance, still less of the name.

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 A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

carry out

From this reading But as a matter of fact ten little boys take part, and one seventeenth-century writer speaks of twelve and another of seven, and although my impression is that these two figures were slips of the copyists, there is no evidence that the number ever was precisely six, as it must have been for that to be the origin of the name.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading Probably every one who takes any interest at all in Spain has heard of the famous Dance of the Seises before the high altar of Seville Cathedral on certain festivals, _i.e._ that of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady in December, the Carnival in February, and Corpus Christi in June.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading But as a matter of fact ten little boys take part, and one seventeenth-century writer speaks of twelve and another of seven, and although my impression is that these two figures were slips of the copyists, there is no evidence that the number ever was precisely six, as it must have been for that to be the origin of the name.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Probably every one who takes any interest at all in Spain has heard of the famous Dance of the Seises before the high altar of Seville Cathedral on certain festivals, _i.e._ that of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady in December, the Carnival in February, and Corpus Christi in June.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But as a matter of fact ten little boys take part, and one seventeenth-century writer speaks of twelve and another of seven, and although my impression is that these two figures were slips of the copyists, there is no evidence that the number ever was precisely six, as it must have been for that to be the origin of the name.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading But as a matter of fact ten little boys take part, and one seventeenth-century writer speaks of twelve and another of seven, and although my impression is that these two figures were slips of the copyists, there is no evidence that the number ever was precisely six, as it must have been for that to be the origin of the name.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading In Spanish the word _seises_, plural of _seis_, means “sixes,” and it is usual to conclude that the name was given because six little boys performed the curious old-world movements known as the “dance.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading But as a matter of fact ten little boys take part, and one seventeenth-century writer speaks of twelve and another of seven, and although my impression is that these two figures were slips of the copyists, there is no evidence that the number ever was precisely six, as it must have been for that to be the origin of the name.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading But as a matter of fact ten little boys take part, and one seventeenth-century writer speaks of twelve and another of seven, and although my impression is that these two figures were slips of the copyists, there is no evidence that the number ever was precisely six, as it must have been for that to be the origin of the name.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading In Spanish the word _seises_, plural of _seis_, means “sixes,” and it is usual to conclude that the name was given because six little boys performed the curious old-world movements known as the “dance.”

literature in metrical form

From this reading But no one either in Spain or out of it can give definite information with chapter and verse about the origin of the dance, still less of the name.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading A December festival—The “Mystery”—A holy war—The story of the _Seises_ and their Dance—The Triduum of Carnestolendas—The real Don Juan—The Dancers of Corpus Christi—The defeat of Don Jaime de Palafox—The Christmas Ship—Marzapan and _Polvorón_—The Cock’s Mass on Christmas Eve—“Nativities”—The midnight “lunch” in the mansion—The “Good Night” of the poor.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In Spanish the word _seises_, plural of _seis_, means “sixes,” and it is usual to conclude that the name was given because six little boys performed the curious old-world movements known as the “dance.”

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But as a matter of fact ten little boys take part, and one seventeenth-century writer speaks of twelve and another of seven, and although my impression is that these two figures were slips of the copyists, there is no evidence that the number ever was precisely six, as it must have been for that to be the origin of the name.

which person or people

From this reading Probably every one who takes any interest at all in Spain has heard of the famous Dance of the Seises before the high altar of Seville Cathedral on certain festivals, _i.e._ that of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady in December, the Carnival in February, and Corpus Christi in June.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But no one either in Spain or out of it can give definite information with chapter and verse about the origin of the dance, still less of the name.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading In Spanish the word _seises_, plural of _seis_, means “sixes,” and it is usual to conclude that the name was given because six little boys performed the curious old-world movements known as the “dance.”

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading But as a matter of fact ten little boys take part, and one seventeenth-century writer speaks of twelve and another of seven, and although my impression is that these two figures were slips of the copyists, there is no evidence that the number ever was precisely six, as it must have been for that to be the origin of the name.