used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EVE—MIDNIGHT CEREMONIES—AN ALARM—ATTEMPT AT REVOLUTION—FIGHT IN THE PLAZA—TRIUMPH OF ORDER—THE DEAD—MELANCHOLY SCENES—A SCHEME OF FEDERATION.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading EVE—MIDNIGHT CEREMONIES—AN ALARM—ATTEMPT AT REVOLUTION—FIGHT IN THE PLAZA—TRIUMPH OF ORDER—THE DEAD—MELANCHOLY SCENES—A SCHEME OF FEDERATION.
(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 Christmas is celebrated with much ceremony in all Catholic countries; and upon my return to Leon, I found the Señoras of the city busily engaged in preparing for it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading EVE—MIDNIGHT CEREMONIES—AN ALARM—ATTEMPT AT REVOLUTION—FIGHT IN THE PLAZA—TRIUMPH OF ORDER—THE DEAD—MELANCHOLY SCENES—A SCHEME OF FEDERATION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Christmas is celebrated with much ceremony in all Catholic countries; and upon my return to Leon, I found the Señoras of the city busily engaged in preparing for it.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading In nearly every house, a room was set apart for a representation of the _nacimiento_, or birth, in which the taste of the mistresses was variously exhibited.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When these are arranged, on the evening before Christmas, they are thrown open to inspection, and for a week the principal business of the women and children is to go from house to house, to see the _nacimientos_, criticise, and institute comparisons.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading When these are arranged, on the evening before Christmas, they are thrown open to inspection, and for a week the principal business of the women and children is to go from house to house, to see the _nacimientos_, criticise, and institute comparisons.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading EVE—MIDNIGHT CEREMONIES—AN ALARM—ATTEMPT AT REVOLUTION—FIGHT IN THE PLAZA—TRIUMPH OF ORDER—THE DEAD—MELANCHOLY SCENES—A SCHEME OF FEDERATION.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading EVE—MIDNIGHT CEREMONIES—AN ALARM—ATTEMPT AT REVOLUTION—FIGHT IN THE PLAZA—TRIUMPH OF ORDER—THE DEAD—MELANCHOLY SCENES—A SCHEME OF FEDERATION.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When these are arranged, on the evening before Christmas, they are thrown open to inspection, and for a week the principal business of the women and children is to go from house to house, to see the _nacimientos_, criticise, and institute comparisons.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading In nearly every house, a room was set apart for a representation of the _nacimiento_, or birth, in which the taste of the mistresses was variously exhibited.
bombas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was delighted to learn that we were to have something a little different from the eternal _bombas_ and interminable processions.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading Christmas is celebrated with much ceremony in all Catholic countries; and upon my return to Leon, I found the Señoras of the city busily engaged in preparing for it.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading When these are arranged, on the evening before Christmas, they are thrown open to inspection, and for a week the principal business of the women and children is to go from house to house, to see the _nacimientos_, criticise, and institute comparisons.
CatholicadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
From this reading Christmas is celebrated with much ceremony in all Catholic countries; and upon my return to Leon, I found the Señoras of the city busily engaged in preparing for it.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Christmas is celebrated with much ceremony in all Catholic countries; and upon my return to Leon, I found the Señoras of the city busily engaged in preparing for it.
CEREMONIESnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading EVE—MIDNIGHT CEREMONIES—AN ALARM—ATTEMPT AT REVOLUTION—FIGHT IN THE PLAZA—TRIUMPH OF ORDER—THE DEAD—MELANCHOLY SCENES—A SCHEME OF FEDERATION.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Christmas is celebrated with much ceremony in all Catholic countries; and upon my return to Leon, I found the Señoras of the city busily engaged in preparing for it.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading When these are arranged, on the evening before Christmas, they are thrown open to inspection, and for a week the principal business of the women and children is to go from house to house, to see the _nacimientos_, criticise, and institute comparisons.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Christmas is celebrated with much ceremony in all Catholic countries; and upon my return to Leon, I found the Señoras of the city busily engaged in preparing for it.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Christmas is celebrated with much ceremony in all Catholic countries; and upon my return to Leon, I found the Señoras of the city busily engaged in preparing for it.
comparisonsnounUS /kəmˈperəsənz/
plural of “comparison” — the act of examining resemblances
From this reading When these are arranged, on the evening before Christmas, they are thrown open to inspection, and for a week the principal business of the women and children is to go from house to house, to see the _nacimientos_, criticise, and institute comparisons.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Christmas is celebrated with much ceremony in all Catholic countries; and upon my return to Leon, I found the Señoras of the city busily engaged in preparing for it.
criticiseverb
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
From this reading When these are arranged, on the evening before Christmas, they are thrown open to inspection, and for a week the principal business of the women and children is to go from house to house, to see the _nacimientos_, criticise, and institute comparisons.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading EVE—MIDNIGHT CEREMONIES—AN ALARM—ATTEMPT AT REVOLUTION—FIGHT IN THE PLAZA—TRIUMPH OF ORDER—THE DEAD—MELANCHOLY SCENES—A SCHEME OF FEDERATION.
greatly pleased
From this reading I was delighted to learn that we were to have something a little different from the eternal _bombas_ and interminable processions.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading I was delighted to learn that we were to have something a little different from the eternal _bombas_ and interminable processions.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Christmas is celebrated with much ceremony in all Catholic countries; and upon my return to Leon, I found the Señoras of the city busily engaged in preparing for it.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading I was delighted to learn that we were to have something a little different from the eternal _bombas_ and interminable processions.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading EVE—MIDNIGHT CEREMONIES—AN ALARM—ATTEMPT AT REVOLUTION—FIGHT IN THE PLAZA—TRIUMPH OF ORDER—THE DEAD—MELANCHOLY SCENES—A SCHEME OF FEDERATION.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When these are arranged, on the evening before Christmas, they are thrown open to inspection, and for a week the principal business of the women and children is to go from house to house, to see the _nacimientos_, criticise, and institute comparisons.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In nearly every house, a room was set apart for a representation of the _nacimiento_, or birth, in which the taste of the mistresses was variously exhibited.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading In nearly every house, a room was set apart for a representation of the _nacimiento_, or birth, in which the taste of the mistresses was variously exhibited.
FEDERATIONnounUS /ˌfedərˈeɪʃən/
an organization formed by merging several groups or parties
From this reading EVE—MIDNIGHT CEREMONIES—AN ALARM—ATTEMPT AT REVOLUTION—FIGHT IN THE PLAZA—TRIUMPH OF ORDER—THE DEAD—MELANCHOLY SCENES—A SCHEME OF FEDERATION.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading EVE—MIDNIGHT CEREMONIES—AN ALARM—ATTEMPT AT REVOLUTION—FIGHT IN THE PLAZA—TRIUMPH OF ORDER—THE DEAD—MELANCHOLY SCENES—A SCHEME OF FEDERATION.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Christmas is celebrated with much ceremony in all Catholic countries; and upon my return to Leon, I found the Señoras of the city busily engaged in preparing for it.
set up or found
From this reading Christmas is celebrated with much ceremony in all Catholic countries; and upon my return to Leon, I found the Señoras of the city busily engaged in preparing for it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I was delighted to learn that we were to have something a little different from the eternal _bombas_ and interminable processions.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When these are arranged, on the evening before Christmas, they are thrown open to inspection, and for a week the principal business of the women and children is to go from house to house, to see the _nacimientos_, criticise, and institute comparisons.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I was delighted to learn that we were to have something a little different from the eternal _bombas_ and interminable processions.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In nearly every house, a room was set apart for a representation of the _nacimiento_, or birth, in which the taste of the mistresses was variously exhibited.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Christmas is celebrated with much ceremony in all Catholic countries; and upon my return to Leon, I found the Señoras of the city busily engaged in preparing for it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EVE—MIDNIGHT CEREMONIES—AN ALARM—ATTEMPT AT REVOLUTION—FIGHT IN THE PLAZA—TRIUMPH OF ORDER—THE DEAD—MELANCHOLY SCENES—A SCHEME OF FEDERATION.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading When these are arranged, on the evening before Christmas, they are thrown open to inspection, and for a week the principal business of the women and children is to go from house to house, to see the _nacimientos_, criticise, and institute comparisons.
instituteverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading When these are arranged, on the evening before Christmas, they are thrown open to inspection, and for a week the principal business of the women and children is to go from house to house, to see the _nacimientos_, criticise, and institute comparisons.
interminableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrmənəbəl/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading I was delighted to learn that we were to have something a little different from the eternal _bombas_ and interminable processions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Christmas is celebrated with much ceremony in all Catholic countries; and upon my return to Leon, I found the Señoras of the city busily engaged in preparing for it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Christmas is celebrated with much ceremony in all Catholic countries; and upon my return to Leon, I found the Señoras of the city busily engaged in preparing for it.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading I was delighted to learn that we were to have something a little different from the eternal _bombas_ and interminable processions.
LeonnounUS /ˈliːɑːn/
a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain
From this reading Christmas is celebrated with much ceremony in all Catholic countries; and upon my return to Leon, I found the Señoras of the city busily engaged in preparing for it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I was delighted to learn that we were to have something a little different from the eternal _bombas_ and interminable processions.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading EVE—MIDNIGHT CEREMONIES—AN ALARM—ATTEMPT AT REVOLUTION—FIGHT IN THE PLAZA—TRIUMPH OF ORDER—THE DEAD—MELANCHOLY SCENES—A SCHEME OF FEDERATION.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading EVE—MIDNIGHT CEREMONIES—AN ALARM—ATTEMPT AT REVOLUTION—FIGHT IN THE PLAZA—TRIUMPH OF ORDER—THE DEAD—MELANCHOLY SCENES—A SCHEME OF FEDERATION.
mistressesnounUS /ˈmɪstrəsəz/
plural of “mistress” — an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading In nearly every house, a room was set apart for a representation of the _nacimiento_, or birth, in which the taste of the mistresses was variously exhibited.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Christmas is celebrated with much ceremony in all Catholic countries; and upon my return to Leon, I found the Señoras of the city busily engaged in preparing for it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Christmas is celebrated with much ceremony in all Catholic countries; and upon my return to Leon, I found the Señoras of the city busily engaged in preparing for it.
nacimientonoun
a mountain peak in the Andes in Argentina (21,302 feet high)
From this reading In nearly every house, a room was set apart for a representation of the _nacimiento_, or birth, in which the taste of the mistresses was variously exhibited.
nacimientos
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When these are arranged, on the evening before Christmas, they are thrown open to inspection, and for a week the principal business of the women and children is to go from house to house, to see the _nacimientos_, criticise, and institute comparisons.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In nearly every house, a room was set apart for a representation of the _nacimiento_, or birth, in which the taste of the mistresses was variously exhibited.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EVE—MIDNIGHT CEREMONIES—AN ALARM—ATTEMPT AT REVOLUTION—FIGHT IN THE PLAZA—TRIUMPH OF ORDER—THE DEAD—MELANCHOLY SCENES—A SCHEME OF FEDERATION.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When these are arranged, on the evening before Christmas, they are thrown open to inspection, and for a week the principal business of the women and children is to go from house to house, to see the _nacimientos_, criticise, and institute comparisons.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading When these are arranged, on the evening before Christmas, they are thrown open to inspection, and for a week the principal business of the women and children is to go from house to house, to see the _nacimientos_, criticise, and institute comparisons.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In nearly every house, a room was set apart for a representation of the _nacimiento_, or birth, in which the taste of the mistresses was variously exhibited.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading EVE—MIDNIGHT CEREMONIES—AN ALARM—ATTEMPT AT REVOLUTION—FIGHT IN THE PLAZA—TRIUMPH OF ORDER—THE DEAD—MELANCHOLY SCENES—A SCHEME OF FEDERATION.
PLAZAnounUS /ˈplɑːzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading EVE—MIDNIGHT CEREMONIES—AN ALARM—ATTEMPT AT REVOLUTION—FIGHT IN THE PLAZA—TRIUMPH OF ORDER—THE DEAD—MELANCHOLY SCENES—A SCHEME OF FEDERATION.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Christmas is celebrated with much ceremony in all Catholic countries; and upon my return to Leon, I found the Señoras of the city busily engaged in preparing for it.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading When these are arranged, on the evening before Christmas, they are thrown open to inspection, and for a week the principal business of the women and children is to go from house to house, to see the _nacimientos_, criticise, and institute comparisons.
processionsnounUS /proʊˈseʃənz/
plural of “procession” — (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading I was delighted to learn that we were to have something a little different from the eternal _bombas_ and interminable processions.
representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading In nearly every house, a room was set apart for a representation of the _nacimiento_, or birth, in which the taste of the mistresses was variously exhibited.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Christmas is celebrated with much ceremony in all Catholic countries; and upon my return to Leon, I found the Señoras of the city busily engaged in preparing for it.
REVOLUTIONnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading EVE—MIDNIGHT CEREMONIES—AN ALARM—ATTEMPT AT REVOLUTION—FIGHT IN THE PLAZA—TRIUMPH OF ORDER—THE DEAD—MELANCHOLY SCENES—A SCHEME OF FEDERATION.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In nearly every house, a room was set apart for a representation of the _nacimiento_, or birth, in which the taste of the mistresses was variously exhibited.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading EVE—MIDNIGHT CEREMONIES—AN ALARM—ATTEMPT AT REVOLUTION—FIGHT IN THE PLAZA—TRIUMPH OF ORDER—THE DEAD—MELANCHOLY SCENES—A SCHEME OF FEDERATION.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading EVE—MIDNIGHT CEREMONIES—AN ALARM—ATTEMPT AT REVOLUTION—FIGHT IN THE PLAZA—TRIUMPH OF ORDER—THE DEAD—MELANCHOLY SCENES—A SCHEME OF FEDERATION.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When these are arranged, on the evening before Christmas, they are thrown open to inspection, and for a week the principal business of the women and children is to go from house to house, to see the _nacimientos_, criticise, and institute comparisons.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In nearly every house, a room was set apart for a representation of the _nacimiento_, or birth, in which the taste of the mistresses was variously exhibited.
Señoras
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Christmas is celebrated with much ceremony in all Catholic countries; and upon my return to Leon, I found the Señoras of the city busily engaged in preparing for it.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I was delighted to learn that we were to have something a little different from the eternal _bombas_ and interminable processions.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading In nearly every house, a room was set apart for a representation of the _nacimiento_, or birth, in which the taste of the mistresses was variously exhibited.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was delighted to learn that we were to have something a little different from the eternal _bombas_ and interminable processions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EVE—MIDNIGHT CEREMONIES—AN ALARM—ATTEMPT AT REVOLUTION—FIGHT IN THE PLAZA—TRIUMPH OF ORDER—THE DEAD—MELANCHOLY SCENES—A SCHEME OF FEDERATION.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading When these are arranged, on the evening before Christmas, they are thrown open to inspection, and for a week the principal business of the women and children is to go from house to house, to see the _nacimientos_, criticise, and institute comparisons.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When these are arranged, on the evening before Christmas, they are thrown open to inspection, and for a week the principal business of the women and children is to go from house to house, to see the _nacimientos_, criticise, and institute comparisons.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading When these are arranged, on the evening before Christmas, they are thrown open to inspection, and for a week the principal business of the women and children is to go from house to house, to see the _nacimientos_, criticise, and institute comparisons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Christmas is celebrated with much ceremony in all Catholic countries; and upon my return to Leon, I found the Señoras of the city busily engaged in preparing for it.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading EVE—MIDNIGHT CEREMONIES—AN ALARM—ATTEMPT AT REVOLUTION—FIGHT IN THE PLAZA—TRIUMPH OF ORDER—THE DEAD—MELANCHOLY SCENES—A SCHEME OF FEDERATION.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Christmas is celebrated with much ceremony in all Catholic countries; and upon my return to Leon, I found the Señoras of the city busily engaged in preparing for it.
variouslyadverbUS /ˈveriəsli/
in diverse ways
From this reading In nearly every house, a room was set apart for a representation of the _nacimiento_, or birth, in which the taste of the mistresses was variously exhibited.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was delighted to learn that we were to have something a little different from the eternal _bombas_ and interminable processions.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I was delighted to learn that we were to have something a little different from the eternal _bombas_ and interminable processions.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading When these are arranged, on the evening before Christmas, they are thrown open to inspection, and for a week the principal business of the women and children is to go from house to house, to see the _nacimientos_, criticise, and institute comparisons.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I was delighted to learn that we were to have something a little different from the eternal _bombas_ and interminable processions.
at the time that
From this reading When these are arranged, on the evening before Christmas, they are thrown open to inspection, and for a week the principal business of the women and children is to go from house to house, to see the _nacimientos_, criticise, and institute comparisons.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In nearly every house, a room was set apart for a representation of the _nacimiento_, or birth, in which the taste of the mistresses was variously exhibited.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Christmas is celebrated with much ceremony in all Catholic countries; and upon my return to Leon, I found the Señoras of the city busily engaged in preparing for it.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading When these are arranged, on the evening before Christmas, they are thrown open to inspection, and for a week the principal business of the women and children is to go from house to house, to see the _nacimientos_, criticise, and institute comparisons.
