used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
the state of being absent
From this reading This was the home-coming, in the latter part of September, of Pablo, just in from his long summer cruise, with a fortnight's leave of absence.
highly skilled
From this reading If a Spanish girl of sixteen knows how to read and write, simple arithmetic, a little history, and can dance and embroider well, she is quite accomplished enough to marry, which is what most of them intend to do.
anew
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
how long something has existed
From this reading He came home to celebrate his coming of age, and there was to be a _tertulia_ in his honour.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Things were going very quietly, when there came an excitement so great for the children that they were almost wild.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Things were going very quietly, when there came an excitement so great for the children that they were almost wild.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
arithmeticnounUS /ˌerɪθˈmetɪk/
the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations
From this reading If a Spanish girl of sixteen knows how to read and write, simple arithmetic, a little history, and can dance and embroider well, she is quite accomplished enough to marry, which is what most of them intend to do.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Things were going very quietly, when there came an excitement so great for the children that they were almost wild.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If a Spanish girl of sixteen knows how to read and write, simple arithmetic, a little history, and can dance and embroider well, she is quite accomplished enough to marry, which is what most of them intend to do.
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading He came home to celebrate his coming of age, and there was to be a _tertulia_ in his honour.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He came home to celebrate his coming of age, and there was to be a _tertulia_ in his honour.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading This was the home-coming, in the latter part of September, of Pablo, just in from his long summer cruise, with a fortnight's leave of absence.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading If a Spanish girl of sixteen knows how to read and write, simple arithmetic, a little history, and can dance and embroider well, she is quite accomplished enough to marry, which is what most of them intend to do.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If a Spanish girl of sixteen knows how to read and write, simple arithmetic, a little history, and can dance and embroider well, she is quite accomplished enough to marry, which is what most of them intend to do.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
embroiderverbUS /ɪmˈbrɔɪdər/
decorate with needlework
From this reading If a Spanish girl of sixteen knows how to read and write, simple arithmetic, a little history, and can dance and embroider well, she is quite accomplished enough to marry, which is what most of them intend to do.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading If a Spanish girl of sixteen knows how to read and write, simple arithmetic, a little history, and can dance and embroider well, she is quite accomplished enough to marry, which is what most of them intend to do.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Things were going very quietly, when there came an excitement so great for the children that they were almost wild.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
Fernando
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From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
fortnight's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was the home-coming, in the latter part of September, of Pablo, just in from his long summer cruise, with a fortnight's leave of absence.
set up or found
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This was the home-coming, in the latter part of September, of Pablo, just in from his long summer cruise, with a fortnight's leave of absence.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
a young female
From this reading If a Spanish girl of sixteen knows how to read and write, simple arithmetic, a little history, and can dance and embroider well, she is quite accomplished enough to marry, which is what most of them intend to do.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
the act of departing
From this reading Things were going very quietly, when there came an excitement so great for the children that they were almost wild.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He came home to celebrate his coming of age, and there was to be a _tertulia_ in his honour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This was the home-coming, in the latter part of September, of Pablo, just in from his long summer cruise, with a fortnight's leave of absence.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading If a Spanish girl of sixteen knows how to read and write, simple arithmetic, a little history, and can dance and embroider well, she is quite accomplished enough to marry, which is what most of them intend to do.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
home-coming
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was the home-coming, in the latter part of September, of Pablo, just in from his long summer cruise, with a fortnight's leave of absence.
the state of being honored
From this reading He came home to celebrate his coming of age, and there was to be a _tertulia_ in his honour.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If a Spanish girl of sixteen knows how to read and write, simple arithmetic, a little history, and can dance and embroider well, she is quite accomplished enough to marry, which is what most of them intend to do.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was the home-coming, in the latter part of September, of Pablo, just in from his long summer cruise, with a fortnight's leave of absence.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading If a Spanish girl of sixteen knows how to read and write, simple arithmetic, a little history, and can dance and embroider well, she is quite accomplished enough to marry, which is what most of them intend to do.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If a Spanish girl of sixteen knows how to read and write, simple arithmetic, a little history, and can dance and embroider well, she is quite accomplished enough to marry, which is what most of them intend to do.
Juanita
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
and nothing more
From this reading This was the home-coming, in the latter part of September, of Pablo, just in from his long summer cruise, with a fortnight's leave of absence.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading If a Spanish girl of sixteen knows how to read and write, simple arithmetic, a little history, and can dance and embroider well, she is quite accomplished enough to marry, which is what most of them intend to do.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading This was the home-coming, in the latter part of September, of Pablo, just in from his long summer cruise, with a fortnight's leave of absence.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
go away from a place
From this reading This was the home-coming, in the latter part of September, of Pablo, just in from his long summer cruise, with a fortnight's leave of absence.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If a Spanish girl of sixteen knows how to read and write, simple arithmetic, a little history, and can dance and embroider well, she is quite accomplished enough to marry, which is what most of them intend to do.
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 This was the home-coming, in the latter part of September, of Pablo, just in from his long summer cruise, with a fortnight's leave of absence.
take in marriage
From this reading If a Spanish girl of sixteen knows how to read and write, simple arithmetic, a little history, and can dance and embroider well, she is quite accomplished enough to marry, which is what most of them intend to do.
used to form the superlative
From this reading If a Spanish girl of sixteen knows how to read and write, simple arithmetic, a little history, and can dance and embroider well, she is quite accomplished enough to marry, which is what most of them intend to do.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
Pablo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was the home-coming, in the latter part of September, of Pablo, just in from his long summer cruise, with a fortnight's leave of absence.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
with low volume
From this reading Things were going very quietly, when there came an excitement so great for the children that they were almost wild.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading If a Spanish girl of sixteen knows how to read and write, simple arithmetic, a little history, and can dance and embroider well, she is quite accomplished enough to marry, which is what most of them intend to do.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading If a Spanish girl of sixteen knows how to read and write, simple arithmetic, a little history, and can dance and embroider well, she is quite accomplished enough to marry, which is what most of them intend to do.
an educational institution
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
SEPTEMBERnounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading If a Spanish girl of sixteen knows how to read and write, simple arithmetic, a little history, and can dance and embroider well, she is quite accomplished enough to marry, which is what most of them intend to do.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading If a Spanish girl of sixteen knows how to read and write, simple arithmetic, a little history, and can dance and embroider well, she is quite accomplished enough to marry, which is what most of them intend to do.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Things were going very quietly, when there came an excitement so great for the children that they were almost wild.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading If a Spanish girl of sixteen knows how to read and write, simple arithmetic, a little history, and can dance and embroider well, she is quite accomplished enough to marry, which is what most of them intend to do.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading This was the home-coming, in the latter part of September, of Pablo, just in from his long summer cruise, with a fortnight's leave of absence.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
TERTULIA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Things were going very quietly, when there came an excitement so great for the children that they were almost wild.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If a Spanish girl of sixteen knows how to read and write, simple arithmetic, a little history, and can dance and embroider well, she is quite accomplished enough to marry, which is what most of them intend to do.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Things were going very quietly, when there came an excitement so great for the children that they were almost wild.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Things were going very quietly, when there came an excitement so great for the children that they were almost wild.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the home-coming, in the latter part of September, of Pablo, just in from his long summer cruise, with a fortnight's leave of absence.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
precisely as stated
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading If a Spanish girl of sixteen knows how to read and write, simple arithmetic, a little history, and can dance and embroider well, she is quite accomplished enough to marry, which is what most of them intend to do.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Things were going very quietly, when there came an excitement so great for the children that they were almost wild.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If a Spanish girl of sixteen knows how to read and write, simple arithmetic, a little history, and can dance and embroider well, she is quite accomplished enough to marry, which is what most of them intend to do.
at the time that
From this reading Things were going very quietly, when there came an excitement so great for the children that they were almost wild.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If a Spanish girl of sixteen knows how to read and write, simple arithmetic, a little history, and can dance and embroider well, she is quite accomplished enough to marry, which is what most of them intend to do.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A TERTULIA SEPTEMBER found the children at home again, and Fernando back at school, while Juanita had a governess for a part of each day, though she was not expected to learn a great deal; for the Spaniards think if their girls are sweet and gentle they need not be very learned.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Things were going very quietly, when there came an excitement so great for the children that they were almost wild.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This was the home-coming, in the latter part of September, of Pablo, just in from his long summer cruise, with a fortnight's leave of absence.
produce a literary work
From this reading If a Spanish girl of sixteen knows how to read and write, simple arithmetic, a little history, and can dance and embroider well, she is quite accomplished enough to marry, which is what most of them intend to do.
