Chapter VI

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

From this reading The travellers were awakened in the early morning by the drone of cow-carts, by the singing of a thrush in a cage hung at the doorway of their inn, and by the chatter of girls flocking to the fountain.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

(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 Anita was called inside by a tap at the door from the little maid who summoned the ladies to their coffee, with "_A comer, señoritas._" "It is all so unusual and interesting," declared Anita as she sat down to the table.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

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

From this reading The travellers were awakened in the early morning by the drone of cow-carts, by the singing of a thrush in a cage hung at the doorway of their inn, and by the chatter of girls flocking to the fountain.

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From this reading As soon as she was dressed Anita went out upon the balcony to look down on the little plaza which was lively enough now that the village was awake.

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

From this reading As soon as she was dressed Anita went out upon the balcony to look down on the little plaza which was lively enough now that the village was awake.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The travellers were awakened in the early morning by the drone of cow-carts, by the singing of a thrush in a cage hung at the doorway of their inn, and by the chatter of girls flocking to the fountain.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading As soon as she was dressed Anita went out upon the balcony to look down on the little plaza which was lively enough now that the village was awake.

aroused or activated

From this reading The travellers were awakened in the early morning by the drone of cow-carts, by the singing of a thrush in a cage hung at the doorway of their inn, and by the chatter of girls flocking to the fountain.

a workplace where baked goods (breads and cakes and pastries) are produced or sold

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium

From this reading As soon as she was dressed Anita went out upon the balcony to look down on the little plaza which was lively enough now that the village was awake.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

person who makes a gift of property

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

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From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The travellers were awakened in the early morning by the drone of cow-carts, by the singing of a thrush in a cage hung at the doorway of their inn, and by the chatter of girls flocking to the fountain.

an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept

From this reading The travellers were awakened in the early morning by the drone of cow-carts, by the singing of a thrush in a cage hung at the doorway of their inn, and by the chatter of girls flocking to the fountain.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Anita was called inside by a tap at the door from the little maid who summoned the ladies to their coffee, with "_A comer, señoritas._" "It is all so unusual and interesting," declared Anita as she sat down to the table.

click repeatedly or uncontrollably

From this reading The travellers were awakened in the early morning by the drone of cow-carts, by the singing of a thrush in a cage hung at the doorway of their inn, and by the chatter of girls flocking to the fountain.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading Anita was called inside by a tap at the door from the little maid who summoned the ladies to their coffee, with "_A comer, señoritas._" "It is all so unusual and interesting," declared Anita as she sat down to the table.

someone with a promising future

From this reading Anita was called inside by a tap at the door from the little maid who summoned the ladies to their coffee, with "_A comer, señoritas._" "It is all so unusual and interesting," declared Anita as she sat down to the table.

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

From this reading The travellers were awakened in the early morning by the drone of cow-carts, by the singing of a thrush in a cage hung at the doorway of their inn, and by the chatter of girls flocking to the fountain.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Anita was called inside by a tap at the door from the little maid who summoned the ladies to their coffee, with "_A comer, señoritas._" "It is all so unusual and interesting," declared Anita as she sat down to the table.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading The travellers were awakened in the early morning by the drone of cow-carts, by the singing of a thrush in a cage hung at the doorway of their inn, and by the chatter of girls flocking to the fountain.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading As soon as she was dressed Anita went out upon the balcony to look down on the little plaza which was lively enough now that the village was awake.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading As soon as she was dressed Anita went out upon the balcony to look down on the little plaza which was lively enough now that the village was awake.

stingless male bee in a colony of social bees (especially honeybees) whose sole function is to mate with the queen

From this reading The travellers were awakened in the early morning by the drone of cow-carts, by the singing of a thrush in a cage hung at the doorway of their inn, and by the chatter of girls flocking to the fountain.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The travellers were awakened in the early morning by the drone of cow-carts, by the singing of a thrush in a cage hung at the doorway of their inn, and by the chatter of girls flocking to the fountain.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading As soon as she was dressed Anita went out upon the balcony to look down on the little plaza which was lively enough now that the village was awake.

the organ of sight

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

-ing form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group

From this reading The travellers were awakened in the early morning by the drone of cow-carts, by the singing of a thrush in a cage hung at the doorway of their inn, and by the chatter of girls flocking to the fountain.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading The travellers were awakened in the early morning by the drone of cow-carts, by the singing of a thrush in a cage hung at the doorway of their inn, and by the chatter of girls flocking to the fountain.

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

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The travellers were awakened in the early morning by the drone of cow-carts, by the singing of a thrush in a cage hung at the doorway of their inn, and by the chatter of girls flocking to the fountain.

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

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

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From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The travellers were awakened in the early morning by the drone of cow-carts, by the singing of a thrush in a cage hung at the doorway of their inn, and by the chatter of girls flocking to the fountain.

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

From this reading The travellers were awakened in the early morning by the drone of cow-carts, by the singing of a thrush in a cage hung at the doorway of their inn, and by the chatter of girls flocking to the fountain.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading The travellers were awakened in the early morning by the drone of cow-carts, by the singing of a thrush in a cage hung at the doorway of their inn, and by the chatter of girls flocking to the fountain.

given to inquiry

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Anita was called inside by a tap at the door from the little maid who summoned the ladies to their coffee, with "_A comer, señoritas._" "It is all so unusual and interesting," declared Anita as she sat down to the table.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Anita was called inside by a tap at the door from the little maid who summoned the ladies to their coffee, with "_A comer, señoritas._" "It is all so unusual and interesting," declared Anita as she sat down to the table.

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

From this reading Anita was called inside by a tap at the door from the little maid who summoned the ladies to their coffee, with "_A comer, señoritas._" "It is all so unusual and interesting," declared Anita as she sat down to the table.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Anita was called inside by a tap at the door from the little maid who summoned the ladies to their coffee, with "_A comer, señoritas._" "It is all so unusual and interesting," declared Anita as she sat down to the table.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Anita was called inside by a tap at the door from the little maid who summoned the ladies to their coffee, with "_A comer, señoritas._" "It is all so unusual and interesting," declared Anita as she sat down to the table.

plural of “la” — a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading O LAS PIEDRAS!

immediately past

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

with laughter; while laughing

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

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

From this reading As soon as she was dressed Anita went out upon the balcony to look down on the little plaza which was lively enough now that the village was awake.

full of life and energy

From this reading As soon as she was dressed Anita went out upon the balcony to look down on the little plaza which was lively enough now that the village was awake.

plural of “loaf” — a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading As soon as she was dressed Anita went out upon the balcony to look down on the little plaza which was lively enough now that the village was awake.

a female domestic

From this reading Anita was called inside by a tap at the door from the little maid who summoned the ladies to their coffee, with "_A comer, señoritas._" "It is all so unusual and interesting," declared Anita as she sat down to the table.

the force of workers available

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The travellers were awakened in the early morning by the drone of cow-carts, by the singing of a thrush in a cage hung at the doorway of their inn, and by the chatter of girls flocking to the fountain.

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From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

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

From this reading As soon as she was dressed Anita went out upon the balcony to look down on the little plaza which was lively enough now that the village was awake.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading O LAS PIEDRAS!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The travellers were awakened in the early morning by the drone of cow-carts, by the singing of a thrush in a cage hung at the doorway of their inn, and by the chatter of girls flocking to the fountain.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As soon as she was dressed Anita went out upon the balcony to look down on the little plaza which was lively enough now that the village was awake.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As soon as she was dressed Anita went out upon the balcony to look down on the little plaza which was lively enough now that the village was awake.

past form of “parade” — walk ostentatiously

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

plural of “parrot” — usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

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From this reading O LAS PIEDRAS!

a public square with room for pedestrians

From this reading As soon as she was dressed Anita went out upon the balcony to look down on the little plaza which was lively enough now that the village was awake.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Anita was called inside by a tap at the door from the little maid who summoned the ladies to their coffee, with "_A comer, señoritas._" "It is all so unusual and interesting," declared Anita as she sat down to the table.

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

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

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

From this reading Anita was called inside by a tap at the door from the little maid who summoned the ladies to their coffee, with "_A comer, señoritas._" "It is all so unusual and interesting," declared Anita as she sat down to the table.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As soon as she was dressed Anita went out upon the balcony to look down on the little plaza which was lively enough now that the village was awake.

a person who makes or repairs shoes

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

do one's shopping

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading The travellers were awakened in the early morning by the drone of cow-carts, by the singing of a thrush in a cage hung at the doorway of their inn, and by the chatter of girls flocking to the fountain.

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From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Anita was called inside by a tap at the door from the little maid who summoned the ladies to their coffee, with "_A comer, señoritas._" "It is all so unusual and interesting," declared Anita as she sat down to the table.

in the near future

From this reading As soon as she was dressed Anita went out upon the balcony to look down on the little plaza which was lively enough now that the village was awake.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading Anita was called inside by a tap at the door from the little maid who summoned the ladies to their coffee, with "_A comer, señoritas._" "It is all so unusual and interesting," declared Anita as she sat down to the table.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Anita was called inside by a tap at the door from the little maid who summoned the ladies to their coffee, with "_A comer, señoritas._" "It is all so unusual and interesting," declared Anita as she sat down to the table.

cut a female screw thread with a tap

From this reading Anita was called inside by a tap at the door from the little maid who summoned the ladies to their coffee, with "_A comer, señoritas._" "It is all so unusual and interesting," declared Anita as she sat down to the table.

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

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As soon as she was dressed Anita went out upon the balcony to look down on the little plaza which was lively enough now that the village was awake.

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

From this reading The travellers were awakened in the early morning by the drone of cow-carts, by the singing of a thrush in a cage hung at the doorway of their inn, and by the chatter of girls flocking to the fountain.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The travellers were awakened in the early morning by the drone of cow-carts, by the singing of a thrush in a cage hung at the doorway of their inn, and by the chatter of girls flocking to the fountain.

candidiasis of the oral cavity; seen mostly in infants or debilitated adults

From this reading The travellers were awakened in the early morning by the drone of cow-carts, by the singing of a thrush in a cage hung at the doorway of their inn, and by the chatter of girls flocking to the fountain.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

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

From this reading The travellers were awakened in the early morning by the drone of cow-carts, by the singing of a thrush in a cage hung at the doorway of their inn, and by the chatter of girls flocking to the fountain.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading The travellers were awakened in the early morning by the drone of cow-carts, by the singing of a thrush in a cage hung at the doorway of their inn, and by the chatter of girls flocking to the fountain.

plural of “turkey” — large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

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

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Anita was called inside by a tap at the door from the little maid who summoned the ladies to their coffee, with "_A comer, señoritas._" "It is all so unusual and interesting," declared Anita as she sat down to the table.

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

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As soon as she was dressed Anita went out upon the balcony to look down on the little plaza which was lively enough now that the village was awake.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading As soon as she was dressed Anita went out upon the balcony to look down on the little plaza which was lively enough now that the village was awake.

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

From this reading As soon as she was dressed Anita went out upon the balcony to look down on the little plaza which was lively enough now that the village was awake.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading As soon as she was dressed Anita went out upon the balcony to look down on the little plaza which was lively enough now that the village was awake.

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

From this reading The travellers were awakened in the early morning by the drone of cow-carts, by the singing of a thrush in a cage hung at the doorway of their inn, and by the chatter of girls flocking to the fountain.

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

From this reading As soon as she was dressed Anita went out upon the balcony to look down on the little plaza which was lively enough now that the village was awake.

which person or people

From this reading Anita was called inside by a tap at the door from the little maid who summoned the ladies to their coffee, with "_A comer, señoritas._" "It is all so unusual and interesting," declared Anita as she sat down to the table.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Groups of women and girls gossiped at the fountain; the shoemaker across the way kept time to his singing with the tap-tap upon his last; the little _moza_ of the inn skurried from the bakery with freshly-baked loaves for the señorita's breakfast; half a dozen bright-plumaged parrots paraded up and down before the door of a shop, laughingly watched by a group of men; two turkeys honk-honked below the balcony, turning up an inquiring eye at the possible bestower of bounty watching from above.