used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What a gay and charming time it is!
(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 Flowers are everywhere, blooming in beauty, and all the people seem joyous in the thought that the long season of fasting is over.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What a gay and charming time it is!
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Fernando and Juanita had arrived in the city on the Saturday before Palm Sunday, and were wild with delight at seeing their cousins, Mariquita, Pepita, and Angel, and in looking forward to the delights of the week's holiday with its processions and fêtes.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Flowers are everywhere, blooming in beauty, and all the people seem joyous in the thought that the long season of fasting is over.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Fernando and Juanita had arrived in the city on the Saturday before Palm Sunday, and were wild with delight at seeing their cousins, Mariquita, Pepita, and Angel, and in looking forward to the delights of the week's holiday with its processions and fêtes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fernando and Juanita had arrived in the city on the Saturday before Palm Sunday, and were wild with delight at seeing their cousins, Mariquita, Pepita, and Angel, and in looking forward to the delights of the week's holiday with its processions and fêtes.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Beginning with the beautiful Procession of the Palms, on Palm Sunday, all through Holy Week are processions and celebrations, and the little folk thoroughly enjoy them.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Flowers are everywhere, blooming in beauty, and all the people seem joyous in the thought that the long season of fasting is over.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Fernando and Juanita had arrived in the city on the Saturday before Palm Sunday, and were wild with delight at seeing their cousins, Mariquita, Pepita, and Angel, and in looking forward to the delights of the week's holiday with its processions and fêtes.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Beginning with the beautiful Procession of the Palms, on Palm Sunday, all through Holy Week are processions and celebrations, and the little folk thoroughly enjoy them.
bloomingnounUS /ˈbluːmɪŋ/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading Flowers are everywhere, blooming in beauty, and all the people seem joyous in the thought that the long season of fasting is over.
celebrationsnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃənz/
plural of “celebration” — a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading Beginning with the beautiful Procession of the Palms, on Palm Sunday, all through Holy Week are processions and celebrations, and the little folk thoroughly enjoy them.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading What a gay and charming time it is!
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Fernando and Juanita had arrived in the city on the Saturday before Palm Sunday, and were wild with delight at seeing their cousins, Mariquita, Pepita, and Angel, and in looking forward to the delights of the week's holiday with its processions and fêtes.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Fernando and Juanita had arrived in the city on the Saturday before Palm Sunday, and were wild with delight at seeing their cousins, Mariquita, Pepita, and Angel, and in looking forward to the delights of the week's holiday with its processions and fêtes.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Fernando and Juanita had arrived in the city on the Saturday before Palm Sunday, and were wild with delight at seeing their cousins, Mariquita, Pepita, and Angel, and in looking forward to the delights of the week's holiday with its processions and fêtes.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading Fernando and Juanita had arrived in the city on the Saturday before Palm Sunday, and were wild with delight at seeing their cousins, Mariquita, Pepita, and Angel, and in looking forward to the delights of the week's holiday with its processions and fêtes.
EASTERnounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading EASTER IN SEVILLA EASTER in Sevilla!
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Beginning with the beautiful Procession of the Palms, on Palm Sunday, all through Holy Week are processions and celebrations, and the little folk thoroughly enjoy them.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Flowers are everywhere, blooming in beauty, and all the people seem joyous in the thought that the long season of fasting is over.
fastingnounUS /ˈfæstɪŋ/
abstaining from food
From this reading Flowers are everywhere, blooming in beauty, and all the people seem joyous in the thought that the long season of fasting is over.
Fernando
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From this reading Fernando and Juanita had arrived in the city on the Saturday before Palm Sunday, and were wild with delight at seeing their cousins, Mariquita, Pepita, and Angel, and in looking forward to the delights of the week's holiday with its processions and fêtes.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Flowers are everywhere, blooming in beauty, and all the people seem joyous in the thought that the long season of fasting is over.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading Beginning with the beautiful Procession of the Palms, on Palm Sunday, all through Holy Week are processions and celebrations, and the little folk thoroughly enjoy them.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Fernando and Juanita had arrived in the city on the Saturday before Palm Sunday, and were wild with delight at seeing their cousins, Mariquita, Pepita, and Angel, and in looking forward to the delights of the week's holiday with its processions and fêtes.
fêtes
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From this reading Fernando and Juanita had arrived in the city on the Saturday before Palm Sunday, and were wild with delight at seeing their cousins, Mariquita, Pepita, and Angel, and in looking forward to the delights of the week's holiday with its processions and fêtes.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading What a gay and charming time it is!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fernando and Juanita had arrived in the city on the Saturday before Palm Sunday, and were wild with delight at seeing their cousins, Mariquita, Pepita, and Angel, and in looking forward to the delights of the week's holiday with its processions and fêtes.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Fernando and Juanita had arrived in the city on the Saturday before Palm Sunday, and were wild with delight at seeing their cousins, Mariquita, Pepita, and Angel, and in looking forward to the delights of the week's holiday with its processions and fêtes.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Beginning with the beautiful Procession of the Palms, on Palm Sunday, all through Holy Week are processions and celebrations, and the little folk thoroughly enjoy them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EASTER IN SEVILLA EASTER in Sevilla!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What a gay and charming time it is!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What a gay and charming time it is!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Fernando and Juanita had arrived in the city on the Saturday before Palm Sunday, and were wild with delight at seeing their cousins, Mariquita, Pepita, and Angel, and in looking forward to the delights of the week's holiday with its processions and fêtes.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading Flowers are everywhere, blooming in beauty, and all the people seem joyous in the thought that the long season of fasting is over.
Juanita
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From this reading Fernando and Juanita had arrived in the city on the Saturday before Palm Sunday, and were wild with delight at seeing their cousins, Mariquita, Pepita, and Angel, and in looking forward to the delights of the week's holiday with its processions and fêtes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Beginning with the beautiful Procession of the Palms, on Palm Sunday, all through Holy Week are processions and celebrations, and the little folk thoroughly enjoy them.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Flowers are everywhere, blooming in beauty, and all the people seem joyous in the thought that the long season of fasting is over.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Fernando and Juanita had arrived in the city on the Saturday before Palm Sunday, and were wild with delight at seeing their cousins, Mariquita, Pepita, and Angel, and in looking forward to the delights of the week's holiday with its processions and fêtes.
Mariquita
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From this reading Fernando and Juanita had arrived in the city on the Saturday before Palm Sunday, and were wild with delight at seeing their cousins, Mariquita, Pepita, and Angel, and in looking forward to the delights of the week's holiday with its processions and fêtes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Flowers are everywhere, blooming in beauty, and all the people seem joyous in the thought that the long season of fasting is over.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fernando and Juanita had arrived in the city on the Saturday before Palm Sunday, and were wild with delight at seeing their cousins, Mariquita, Pepita, and Angel, and in looking forward to the delights of the week's holiday with its processions and fêtes.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Flowers are everywhere, blooming in beauty, and all the people seem joyous in the thought that the long season of fasting is over.
PalmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading Fernando and Juanita had arrived in the city on the Saturday before Palm Sunday, and were wild with delight at seeing their cousins, Mariquita, Pepita, and Angel, and in looking forward to the delights of the week's holiday with its processions and fêtes.
PalmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading Beginning with the beautiful Procession of the Palms, on Palm Sunday, all through Holy Week are processions and celebrations, and the little folk thoroughly enjoy them.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Flowers are everywhere, blooming in beauty, and all the people seem joyous in the thought that the long season of fasting is over.
Pepita
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From this reading Fernando and Juanita had arrived in the city on the Saturday before Palm Sunday, and were wild with delight at seeing their cousins, Mariquita, Pepita, and Angel, and in looking forward to the delights of the week's holiday with its processions and fêtes.
ProcessionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading Beginning with the beautiful Procession of the Palms, on Palm Sunday, all through Holy Week are processions and celebrations, and the little folk thoroughly enjoy them.
processionsnounUS /proʊˈseʃənz/
plural of “procession” — (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading Fernando and Juanita had arrived in the city on the Saturday before Palm Sunday, and were wild with delight at seeing their cousins, Mariquita, Pepita, and Angel, and in looking forward to the delights of the week's holiday with its processions and fêtes.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Fernando and Juanita had arrived in the city on the Saturday before Palm Sunday, and were wild with delight at seeing their cousins, Mariquita, Pepita, and Angel, and in looking forward to the delights of the week's holiday with its processions and fêtes.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Flowers are everywhere, blooming in beauty, and all the people seem joyous in the thought that the long season of fasting is over.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Fernando and Juanita had arrived in the city on the Saturday before Palm Sunday, and were wild with delight at seeing their cousins, Mariquita, Pepita, and Angel, and in looking forward to the delights of the week's holiday with its processions and fêtes.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Flowers are everywhere, blooming in beauty, and all the people seem joyous in the thought that the long season of fasting is over.
SEVILLAnounUS /seˈvɪlə/
a city in southwestern Spain; a major port and cultural center; the capital of bullfighting in Spain
From this reading EASTER IN SEVILLA EASTER in Sevilla!
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Fernando and Juanita had arrived in the city on the Saturday before Palm Sunday, and were wild with delight at seeing their cousins, Mariquita, Pepita, and Angel, and in looking forward to the delights of the week's holiday with its processions and fêtes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Flowers are everywhere, blooming in beauty, and all the people seem joyous in the thought that the long season of fasting is over.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Flowers are everywhere, blooming in beauty, and all the people seem joyous in the thought that the long season of fasting is over.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Fernando and Juanita had arrived in the city on the Saturday before Palm Sunday, and were wild with delight at seeing their cousins, Mariquita, Pepita, and Angel, and in looking forward to the delights of the week's holiday with its processions and fêtes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Beginning with the beautiful Procession of the Palms, on Palm Sunday, all through Holy Week are processions and celebrations, and the little folk thoroughly enjoy them.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Beginning with the beautiful Procession of the Palms, on Palm Sunday, all through Holy Week are processions and celebrations, and the little folk thoroughly enjoy them.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Flowers are everywhere, blooming in beauty, and all the people seem joyous in the thought that the long season of fasting is over.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Beginning with the beautiful Procession of the Palms, on Palm Sunday, all through Holy Week are processions and celebrations, and the little folk thoroughly enjoy them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading What a gay and charming time it is!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fernando and Juanita had arrived in the city on the Saturday before Palm Sunday, and were wild with delight at seeing their cousins, Mariquita, Pepita, and Angel, and in looking forward to the delights of the week's holiday with its processions and fêtes.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Beginning with the beautiful Procession of the Palms, on Palm Sunday, all through Holy Week are processions and celebrations, and the little folk thoroughly enjoy them.
week'snounUS /wiːks/
possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Fernando and Juanita had arrived in the city on the Saturday before Palm Sunday, and were wild with delight at seeing their cousins, Mariquita, Pepita, and Angel, and in looking forward to the delights of the week's holiday with its processions and fêtes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fernando and Juanita had arrived in the city on the Saturday before Palm Sunday, and were wild with delight at seeing their cousins, Mariquita, Pepita, and Angel, and in looking forward to the delights of the week's holiday with its processions and fêtes.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What a gay and charming time it is!
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Fernando and Juanita had arrived in the city on the Saturday before Palm Sunday, and were wild with delight at seeing their cousins, Mariquita, Pepita, and Angel, and in looking forward to the delights of the week's holiday with its processions and fêtes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fernando and Juanita had arrived in the city on the Saturday before Palm Sunday, and were wild with delight at seeing their cousins, Mariquita, Pepita, and Angel, and in looking forward to the delights of the week's holiday with its processions and fêtes.
