Chapter XX

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

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The most curious feature about this three days’ riot of festivity is its extraordinary contrast to the daily life of Spain.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Now the Seville Fair on the Prado de San Sebastian almost suggests, in some respects, a show at Earl’s Court or Olympia, with the important difference that it is a living reality, not a scenic representation for which one takes a ticket at the gate.

plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading Gradually the tents of the dealers became a meeting-place for their families and their friends from the town, and then refreshments had to be provided, and amusements such as music, dancing, and singing soon followed.

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

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

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

From this reading Gradually the tents of the dealers became a meeting-place for their families and their friends from the town, and then refreshments had to be provided, and amusements such as music, dancing, and singing soon followed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

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

From this reading Gradually the tents of the dealers became a meeting-place for their families and their friends from the town, and then refreshments had to be provided, and amusements such as music, dancing, and singing soon followed.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Gradually the tents of the dealers became a meeting-place for their families and their friends from the town, and then refreshments had to be provided, and amusements such as music, dancing, and singing soon followed.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

the act of buying

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

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

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

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

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

have or possess in combination

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

plural of “conscript” — someone who is drafted into military service

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading The most curious feature about this three days’ riot of festivity is its extraordinary contrast to the daily life of Spain.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Now the Seville Fair on the Prado de San Sebastian almost suggests, in some respects, a show at Earl’s Court or Olympia, with the important difference that it is a living reality, not a scenic representation for which one takes a ticket at the gate.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading The most curious feature about this three days’ riot of festivity is its extraordinary contrast to the daily life of Spain.

furnished or concealed with curtains or draperies

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading The most curious feature about this three days’ riot of festivity is its extraordinary contrast to the daily life of Spain.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

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

From this reading Now the Seville Fair on the Prado de San Sebastian almost suggests, in some respects, a show at Earl’s Court or Olympia, with the important difference that it is a living reality, not a scenic representation for which one takes a ticket at the gate.

plural of “dealer” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading Now the Seville Fair on the Prado de San Sebastian almost suggests, in some respects, a show at Earl’s Court or Olympia, with the important difference that it is a living reality, not a scenic representation for which one takes a ticket at the gate.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

put on clothes

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

possessive form of “earl” — a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading Now the Seville Fair on the Prado de San Sebastian almost suggests, in some respects, a show at Earl’s Court or Olympia, with the important difference that it is a living reality, not a scenic representation for which one takes a ticket at the gate.

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

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

plural of “engagement” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading The most curious feature about this three days’ riot of festivity is its extraordinary contrast to the daily life of Spain.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

plural of “fair” — a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading Gradually the tents of the dealers became a meeting-place for their families and their friends from the town, and then refreshments had to be provided, and amusements such as music, dancing, and singing soon followed.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The most curious feature about this three days’ riot of festivity is its extraordinary contrast to the daily life of Spain.

any joyous diversion

From this reading The most curious feature about this three days’ riot of festivity is its extraordinary contrast to the daily life of Spain.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Gradually the tents of the dealers became a meeting-place for their families and their friends from the town, and then refreshments had to be provided, and amusements such as music, dancing, and singing soon followed.

any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Gradually the tents of the dealers became a meeting-place for their families and their friends from the town, and then refreshments had to be provided, and amusements such as music, dancing, and singing soon followed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Now the Seville Fair on the Prado de San Sebastian almost suggests, in some respects, a show at Earl’s Court or Olympia, with the important difference that it is a living reality, not a scenic representation for which one takes a ticket at the gate.

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

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Gradually the tents of the dealers became a meeting-place for their families and their friends from the town, and then refreshments had to be provided, and amusements such as music, dancing, and singing soon followed.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Gradually the tents of the dealers became a meeting-place for their families and their friends from the town, and then refreshments had to be provided, and amusements such as music, dancing, and singing soon followed.

living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

brought under control and put to use

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

of great significance or value

From this reading Now the Seville Fair on the Prado de San Sebastian almost suggests, in some respects, a show at Earl’s Court or Olympia, with the important difference that it is a living reality, not a scenic representation for which one takes a ticket at the gate.

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

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

A period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation.

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

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

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The most curious feature about this three days’ riot of festivity is its extraordinary contrast to the daily life of Spain.

a city in southwestern Spain that is famous for making sherry

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

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From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The most curious feature about this three days’ riot of festivity is its extraordinary contrast to the daily life of Spain.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Now the Seville Fair on the Prado de San Sebastian almost suggests, in some respects, a show at Earl’s Court or Olympia, with the important difference that it is a living reality, not a scenic representation for which one takes a ticket at the gate.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

a woman's silk or lace scarf

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

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From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

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From this reading Gradually the tents of the dealers became a meeting-place for their families and their friends from the town, and then refreshments had to be provided, and amusements such as music, dancing, and singing soon followed.

and nothing more

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

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

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The most curious feature about this three days’ riot of festivity is its extraordinary contrast to the daily life of Spain.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Gradually the tents of the dealers became a meeting-place for their families and their friends from the town, and then refreshments had to be provided, and amusements such as music, dancing, and singing soon followed.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

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

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Now the Seville Fair on the Prado de San Sebastian almost suggests, in some respects, a show at Earl’s Court or Olympia, with the important difference that it is a living reality, not a scenic representation for which one takes a ticket at the gate.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now the Seville Fair on the Prado de San Sebastian almost suggests, in some respects, a show at Earl’s Court or Olympia, with the important difference that it is a living reality, not a scenic representation for which one takes a ticket at the gate.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

capital of the state of Washington; located in western Washington on Puget Sound

From this reading Now the Seville Fair on the Prado de San Sebastian almost suggests, in some respects, a show at Earl’s Court or Olympia, with the important difference that it is a living reality, not a scenic representation for which one takes a ticket at the gate.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Now the Seville Fair on the Prado de San Sebastian almost suggests, in some respects, a show at Earl’s Court or Olympia, with the important difference that it is a living reality, not a scenic representation for which one takes a ticket at the gate.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Now the Seville Fair on the Prado de San Sebastian almost suggests, in some respects, a show at Earl’s Court or Olympia, with the important difference that it is a living reality, not a scenic representation for which one takes a ticket at the gate.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Now the Seville Fair on the Prado de San Sebastian almost suggests, in some respects, a show at Earl’s Court or Olympia, with the important difference that it is a living reality, not a scenic representation for which one takes a ticket at the gate.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

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From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

plural of “print” — the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Gradually the tents of the dealers became a meeting-place for their families and their friends from the town, and then refreshments had to be provided, and amusements such as music, dancing, and singing soon followed.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading Now the Seville Fair on the Prado de San Sebastian almost suggests, in some respects, a show at Earl’s Court or Olympia, with the important difference that it is a living reality, not a scenic representation for which one takes a ticket at the gate.

plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal

From this reading Gradually the tents of the dealers became a meeting-place for their families and their friends from the town, and then refreshments had to be provided, and amusements such as music, dancing, and singing soon followed.

a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image

From this reading Now the Seville Fair on the Prado de San Sebastian almost suggests, in some respects, a show at Earl’s Court or Olympia, with the important difference that it is a living reality, not a scenic representation for which one takes a ticket at the gate.

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading Now the Seville Fair on the Prado de San Sebastian almost suggests, in some respects, a show at Earl’s Court or Olympia, with the important difference that it is a living reality, not a scenic representation for which one takes a ticket at the gate.

a public act of violence by an unruly mob

From this reading The most curious feature about this three days’ riot of festivity is its extraordinary contrast to the daily life of Spain.

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From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

used of locations; having beautiful natural scenery

From this reading Now the Seville Fair on the Prado de San Sebastian almost suggests, in some respects, a show at Earl’s Court or Olympia, with the important difference that it is a living reality, not a scenic representation for which one takes a ticket at the gate.

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From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

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

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

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From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

plural of “shawl” — cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading Gradually the tents of the dealers became a meeting-place for their families and their friends from the town, and then refreshments had to be provided, and amusements such as music, dancing, and singing soon followed.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Now the Seville Fair on the Prado de San Sebastian almost suggests, in some respects, a show at Earl’s Court or Olympia, with the important difference that it is a living reality, not a scenic representation for which one takes a ticket at the gate.

in the near future

From this reading Gradually the tents of the dealers became a meeting-place for their families and their friends from the town, and then refreshments had to be provided, and amusements such as music, dancing, and singing soon followed.

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

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

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

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Gradually the tents of the dealers became a meeting-place for their families and their friends from the town, and then refreshments had to be provided, and amusements such as music, dancing, and singing soon followed.

third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Now the Seville Fair on the Prado de San Sebastian almost suggests, in some respects, a show at Earl’s Court or Olympia, with the important difference that it is a living reality, not a scenic representation for which one takes a ticket at the gate.

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

From this reading Now the Seville Fair on the Prado de San Sebastian almost suggests, in some respects, a show at Earl’s Court or Olympia, with the important difference that it is a living reality, not a scenic representation for which one takes a ticket at the gate.

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

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

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Gradually the tents of the dealers became a meeting-place for their families and their friends from the town, and then refreshments had to be provided, and amusements such as music, dancing, and singing soon followed.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Gradually the tents of the dealers became a meeting-place for their families and their friends from the town, and then refreshments had to be provided, and amusements such as music, dancing, and singing soon followed.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The most curious feature about this three days’ riot of festivity is its extraordinary contrast to the daily life of Spain.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading Now the Seville Fair on the Prado de San Sebastian almost suggests, in some respects, a show at Earl’s Court or Olympia, with the important difference that it is a living reality, not a scenic representation for which one takes a ticket at the gate.

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

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Gradually the tents of the dealers became a meeting-place for their families and their friends from the town, and then refreshments had to be provided, and amusements such as music, dancing, and singing soon followed.

an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

conduct business

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

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From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

plural of “vote” — a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

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

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

in or at the place that

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

which person or people

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The true history of the April Fair at Seville, like so much else in Spain, is lost in the mists of ages; but old prints and pictures combine with tradition to show that it was at first merely a cattle fair, where dealers coming from a distance set up tents in which to sleep and transact business, attended by the itinerant gipsies who flock to fairs of every kind in every country.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

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From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.

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

From this reading The April Fair—From the harem to the _caseta_—The Prado of San Sebastian—The Inquisition—Conscripts and the Flag—Spanish football clubs—Buying votes—The cattle at the Fair—Harnessed _à la_ Jerez—The Sevillian _élégante_: fourteen dresses for three days—The afternoon drive—Dancing at night—The marriage market—Mantillas, _velos_, and Paris hats—Midnight in the Fair—The curtained _casetas_ of the clubs—Manila shawls—The Queen and the mantilla—“John-a-Dreams” and the national dress—Three engagements and a marriage—The year ends in Paradise.