adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If his nephew had spoken sooner, Ignacio has written, he would have been glad to receive him at his house; but, seeing how he hesitated, Ignacio had decided to take a wife, although he is already an old man, and now he has a child two months old.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading Weeks have elapsed, in preparations, in anxious uncertainties on the manner of acting, in abrupt changes of plans and ideas.
actingnounUS /ˈæktɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Weeks have elapsed, in preparations, in anxious uncertainties on the manner of acting, in abrupt changes of plans and ideas.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Therefore, there is no protection to be expected from that side; the exile, when he arrives there, may not find even a home-- The family house has been sold, at the notary's money questions have been settled; all the goods of Ramuntcho have been transformed into gold pieces which are in his hand--
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading If his nephew had spoken sooner, Ignacio has written, he would have been glad to receive him at his house; but, seeing how he hesitated, Ignacio had decided to take a wife, although he is already an old man, and now he has a child two months old.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading If his nephew had spoken sooner, Ignacio has written, he would have been glad to receive him at his house; but, seeing how he hesitated, Ignacio had decided to take a wife, although he is already an old man, and now he has a child two months old.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If his nephew had spoken sooner, Ignacio has written, he would have been glad to receive him at his house; but, seeing how he hesitated, Ignacio had decided to take a wife, although he is already an old man, and now he has a child two months old.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Weeks have elapsed, in preparations, in anxious uncertainties on the manner of acting, in abrupt changes of plans and ideas.
anewadverbUS /əˈnuː/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading And now is the day of the supreme attempt, the great day,--and already the thick foliage has returned to the trees, the clothing of the tall grass covers anew the prairies; it is May.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading Weeks have elapsed, in preparations, in anxious uncertainties on the manner of acting, in abrupt changes of plans and ideas.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Therefore, there is no protection to be expected from that side; the exile, when he arrives there, may not find even a home-- The family house has been sold, at the notary's money questions have been settled; all the goods of Ramuntcho have been transformed into gold pieces which are in his hand--
arrivesverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Therefore, there is no protection to be expected from that side; the exile, when he arrives there, may not find even a home-- The family house has been sold, at the notary's money questions have been settled; all the goods of Ramuntcho have been transformed into gold pieces which are in his hand--
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If his nephew had spoken sooner, Ignacio has written, he would have been glad to receive him at his house; but, seeing how he hesitated, Ignacio had decided to take a wife, although he is already an old man, and now he has a child two months old.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading And now is the day of the supreme attempt, the great day,--and already the thick foliage has returned to the trees, the clothing of the tall grass covers anew the prairies; it is May.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Therefore, there is no protection to be expected from that side; the exile, when he arrives there, may not find even a home-- The family house has been sold, at the notary's money questions have been settled; all the goods of Ramuntcho have been transformed into gold pieces which are in his hand--
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If his nephew had spoken sooner, Ignacio has written, he would have been glad to receive him at his house; but, seeing how he hesitated, Ignacio had decided to take a wife, although he is already an old man, and now he has a child two months old.
BetweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between times, the reply of Uncle Ignacio has reached Etchezar.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If his nephew had spoken sooner, Ignacio has written, he would have been glad to receive him at his house; but, seeing how he hesitated, Ignacio had decided to take a wife, although he is already an old man, and now he has a child two months old.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Weeks have elapsed, in preparations, in anxious uncertainties on the manner of acting, in abrupt changes of plans and ideas.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading If his nephew had spoken sooner, Ignacio has written, he would have been glad to receive him at his house; but, seeing how he hesitated, Ignacio had decided to take a wife, although he is already an old man, and now he has a child two months old.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading And now is the day of the supreme attempt, the great day,--and already the thick foliage has returned to the trees, the clothing of the tall grass covers anew the prairies; it is May.
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading And now is the day of the supreme attempt, the great day,--and already the thick foliage has returned to the trees, the clothing of the tall grass covers anew the prairies; it is May.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading And now is the day of the supreme attempt, the great day,--and already the thick foliage has returned to the trees, the clothing of the tall grass covers anew the prairies; it is May.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading If his nephew had spoken sooner, Ignacio has written, he would have been glad to receive him at his house; but, seeing how he hesitated, Ignacio had decided to take a wife, although he is already an old man, and now he has a child two months old.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Weeks have elapsed, in preparations, in anxious uncertainties on the manner of acting, in abrupt changes of plans and ideas.
Etchezar
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From this reading Between times, the reply of Uncle Ignacio has reached Etchezar.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Therefore, there is no protection to be expected from that side; the exile, when he arrives there, may not find even a home-- The family house has been sold, at the notary's money questions have been settled; all the goods of Ramuntcho have been transformed into gold pieces which are in his hand--
exileverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪl/
expel from a country
From this reading Therefore, there is no protection to be expected from that side; the exile, when he arrives there, may not find even a home-- The family house has been sold, at the notary's money questions have been settled; all the goods of Ramuntcho have been transformed into gold pieces which are in his hand--
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Therefore, there is no protection to be expected from that side; the exile, when he arrives there, may not find even a home-- The family house has been sold, at the notary's money questions have been settled; all the goods of Ramuntcho have been transformed into gold pieces which are in his hand--
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Therefore, there is no protection to be expected from that side; the exile, when he arrives there, may not find even a home-- The family house has been sold, at the notary's money questions have been settled; all the goods of Ramuntcho have been transformed into gold pieces which are in his hand--
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Therefore, there is no protection to be expected from that side; the exile, when he arrives there, may not find even a home-- The family house has been sold, at the notary's money questions have been settled; all the goods of Ramuntcho have been transformed into gold pieces which are in his hand--
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading And now is the day of the supreme attempt, the great day,--and already the thick foliage has returned to the trees, the clothing of the tall grass covers anew the prairies; it is May.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Therefore, there is no protection to be expected from that side; the exile, when he arrives there, may not find even a home-- The family house has been sold, at the notary's money questions have been settled; all the goods of Ramuntcho have been transformed into gold pieces which are in his hand--
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading If his nephew had spoken sooner, Ignacio has written, he would have been glad to receive him at his house; but, seeing how he hesitated, Ignacio had decided to take a wife, although he is already an old man, and now he has a child two months old.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading Therefore, there is no protection to be expected from that side; the exile, when he arrives there, may not find even a home-- The family house has been sold, at the notary's money questions have been settled; all the goods of Ramuntcho have been transformed into gold pieces which are in his hand--
goodsnounUS /ɡʊdz/
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading Therefore, there is no protection to be expected from that side; the exile, when he arrives there, may not find even a home-- The family house has been sold, at the notary's money questions have been settled; all the goods of Ramuntcho have been transformed into gold pieces which are in his hand--
grassverbUS /ɡræs/
shoot down, of birds
From this reading And now is the day of the supreme attempt, the great day,--and already the thick foliage has returned to the trees, the clothing of the tall grass covers anew the prairies; it is May.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading And now is the day of the supreme attempt, the great day,--and already the thick foliage has returned to the trees, the clothing of the tall grass covers anew the prairies; it is May.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If his nephew had spoken sooner, Ignacio has written, he would have been glad to receive him at his house; but, seeing how he hesitated, Ignacio had decided to take a wife, although he is already an old man, and now he has a child two months old.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Therefore, there is no protection to be expected from that side; the exile, when he arrives there, may not find even a home-- The family house has been sold, at the notary's money questions have been settled; all the goods of Ramuntcho have been transformed into gold pieces which are in his hand--
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Between times, the reply of Uncle Ignacio has reached Etchezar.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Weeks have elapsed, in preparations, in anxious uncertainties on the manner of acting, in abrupt changes of plans and ideas.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If his nephew had spoken sooner, Ignacio has written, he would have been glad to receive him at his house; but, seeing how he hesitated, Ignacio had decided to take a wife, although he is already an old man, and now he has a child two months old.
hesitatedverbUS /ˈhezɪteɪtɪd/
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading If his nephew had spoken sooner, Ignacio has written, he would have been glad to receive him at his house; but, seeing how he hesitated, Ignacio had decided to take a wife, although he is already an old man, and now he has a child two months old.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If his nephew had spoken sooner, Ignacio has written, he would have been glad to receive him at his house; but, seeing how he hesitated, Ignacio had decided to take a wife, although he is already an old man, and now he has a child two months old.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If his nephew had spoken sooner, Ignacio has written, he would have been glad to receive him at his house; but, seeing how he hesitated, Ignacio had decided to take a wife, although he is already an old man, and now he has a child two months old.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Therefore, there is no protection to be expected from that side; the exile, when he arrives there, may not find even a home-- The family house has been sold, at the notary's money questions have been settled; all the goods of Ramuntcho have been transformed into gold pieces which are in his hand--
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading If his nephew had spoken sooner, Ignacio has written, he would have been glad to receive him at his house; but, seeing how he hesitated, Ignacio had decided to take a wife, although he is already an old man, and now he has a child two months old.
how
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From this reading If his nephew had spoken sooner, Ignacio has written, he would have been glad to receive him at his house; but, seeing how he hesitated, Ignacio had decided to take a wife, although he is already an old man, and now he has a child two months old.
ideasnounUS /aɪˈdiːəz/
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Weeks have elapsed, in preparations, in anxious uncertainties on the manner of acting, in abrupt changes of plans and ideas.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If his nephew had spoken sooner, Ignacio has written, he would have been glad to receive him at his house; but, seeing how he hesitated, Ignacio had decided to take a wife, although he is already an old man, and now he has a child two months old.
Ignacio
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From this reading Between times, the reply of Uncle Ignacio has reached Etchezar.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Weeks have elapsed, in preparations, in anxious uncertainties on the manner of acting, in abrupt changes of plans and ideas.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Therefore, there is no protection to be expected from that side; the exile, when he arrives there, may not find even a home-- The family house has been sold, at the notary's money questions have been settled; all the goods of Ramuntcho have been transformed into gold pieces which are in his hand--
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If his nephew had spoken sooner, Ignacio has written, he would have been glad to receive him at his house; but, seeing how he hesitated, Ignacio had decided to take a wife, although he is already an old man, and now he has a child two months old.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And now is the day of the supreme attempt, the great day,--and already the thick foliage has returned to the trees, the clothing of the tall grass covers anew the prairies; it is May.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If his nephew had spoken sooner, Ignacio has written, he would have been glad to receive him at his house; but, seeing how he hesitated, Ignacio had decided to take a wife, although he is already an old man, and now he has a child two months old.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Weeks have elapsed, in preparations, in anxious uncertainties on the manner of acting, in abrupt changes of plans and ideas.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Therefore, there is no protection to be expected from that side; the exile, when he arrives there, may not find even a home-- The family house has been sold, at the notary's money questions have been settled; all the goods of Ramuntcho have been transformed into gold pieces which are in his hand--
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Therefore, there is no protection to be expected from that side; the exile, when he arrives there, may not find even a home-- The family house has been sold, at the notary's money questions have been settled; all the goods of Ramuntcho have been transformed into gold pieces which are in his hand--
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading If his nephew had spoken sooner, Ignacio has written, he would have been glad to receive him at his house; but, seeing how he hesitated, Ignacio had decided to take a wife, although he is already an old man, and now he has a child two months old.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading If his nephew had spoken sooner, Ignacio has written, he would have been glad to receive him at his house; but, seeing how he hesitated, Ignacio had decided to take a wife, although he is already an old man, and now he has a child two months old.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Therefore, there is no protection to be expected from that side; the exile, when he arrives there, may not find even a home-- The family house has been sold, at the notary's money questions have been settled; all the goods of Ramuntcho have been transformed into gold pieces which are in his hand--
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Therefore, there is no protection to be expected from that side; the exile, when he arrives there, may not find even a home-- The family house has been sold, at the notary's money questions have been settled; all the goods of Ramuntcho have been transformed into gold pieces which are in his hand--
notary's
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From this reading Therefore, there is no protection to be expected from that side; the exile, when he arrives there, may not find even a home-- The family house has been sold, at the notary's money questions have been settled; all the goods of Ramuntcho have been transformed into gold pieces which are in his hand--
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading If his nephew had spoken sooner, Ignacio has written, he would have been glad to receive him at his house; but, seeing how he hesitated, Ignacio had decided to take a wife, although he is already an old man, and now he has a child two months old.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Weeks have elapsed, in preparations, in anxious uncertainties on the manner of acting, in abrupt changes of plans and ideas.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading If his nephew had spoken sooner, Ignacio has written, he would have been glad to receive him at his house; but, seeing how he hesitated, Ignacio had decided to take a wife, although he is already an old man, and now he has a child two months old.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Weeks have elapsed, in preparations, in anxious uncertainties on the manner of acting, in abrupt changes of plans and ideas.
piecesnounUS /ˈpiːsəz/
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading Therefore, there is no protection to be expected from that side; the exile, when he arrives there, may not find even a home-- The family house has been sold, at the notary's money questions have been settled; all the goods of Ramuntcho have been transformed into gold pieces which are in his hand--
plansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Weeks have elapsed, in preparations, in anxious uncertainties on the manner of acting, in abrupt changes of plans and ideas.
prairiesnounUS /ˈpreɪriz/
plural of “prairie” — a treeless grassy plain
From this reading And now is the day of the supreme attempt, the great day,--and already the thick foliage has returned to the trees, the clothing of the tall grass covers anew the prairies; it is May.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Weeks have elapsed, in preparations, in anxious uncertainties on the manner of acting, in abrupt changes of plans and ideas.
protectionnounUS /prəˈtekʃən/
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Therefore, there is no protection to be expected from that side; the exile, when he arrives there, may not find even a home-- The family house has been sold, at the notary's money questions have been settled; all the goods of Ramuntcho have been transformed into gold pieces which are in his hand--
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Therefore, there is no protection to be expected from that side; the exile, when he arrives there, may not find even a home-- The family house has been sold, at the notary's money questions have been settled; all the goods of Ramuntcho have been transformed into gold pieces which are in his hand--
Ramuntcho
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From this reading Therefore, there is no protection to be expected from that side; the exile, when he arrives there, may not find even a home-- The family house has been sold, at the notary's money questions have been settled; all the goods of Ramuntcho have been transformed into gold pieces which are in his hand--
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Between times, the reply of Uncle Ignacio has reached Etchezar.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading If his nephew had spoken sooner, Ignacio has written, he would have been glad to receive him at his house; but, seeing how he hesitated, Ignacio had decided to take a wife, although he is already an old man, and now he has a child two months old.
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Between times, the reply of Uncle Ignacio has reached Etchezar.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading And now is the day of the supreme attempt, the great day,--and already the thick foliage has returned to the trees, the clothing of the tall grass covers anew the prairies; it is May.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading If his nephew had spoken sooner, Ignacio has written, he would have been glad to receive him at his house; but, seeing how he hesitated, Ignacio had decided to take a wife, although he is already an old man, and now he has a child two months old.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Therefore, there is no protection to be expected from that side; the exile, when he arrives there, may not find even a home-- The family house has been sold, at the notary's money questions have been settled; all the goods of Ramuntcho have been transformed into gold pieces which are in his hand--
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Therefore, there is no protection to be expected from that side; the exile, when he arrives there, may not find even a home-- The family house has been sold, at the notary's money questions have been settled; all the goods of Ramuntcho have been transformed into gold pieces which are in his hand--
soldadjectiveUS /soʊld/
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading Therefore, there is no protection to be expected from that side; the exile, when he arrives there, may not find even a home-- The family house has been sold, at the notary's money questions have been settled; all the goods of Ramuntcho have been transformed into gold pieces which are in his hand--
sooneradverbUS /ˈsuːnər/
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading If his nephew had spoken sooner, Ignacio has written, he would have been glad to receive him at his house; but, seeing how he hesitated, Ignacio had decided to take a wife, although he is already an old man, and now he has a child two months old.
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading If his nephew had spoken sooner, Ignacio has written, he would have been glad to receive him at his house; but, seeing how he hesitated, Ignacio had decided to take a wife, although he is already an old man, and now he has a child two months old.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading And now is the day of the supreme attempt, the great day,--and already the thick foliage has returned to the trees, the clothing of the tall grass covers anew the prairies; it is May.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading If his nephew had spoken sooner, Ignacio has written, he would have been glad to receive him at his house; but, seeing how he hesitated, Ignacio had decided to take a wife, although he is already an old man, and now he has a child two months old.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading And now is the day of the supreme attempt, the great day,--and already the thick foliage has returned to the trees, the clothing of the tall grass covers anew the prairies; it is May.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Therefore, there is no protection to be expected from that side; the exile, when he arrives there, may not find even a home-- The family house has been sold, at the notary's money questions have been settled; all the goods of Ramuntcho have been transformed into gold pieces which are in his hand--
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Weeks have elapsed, in preparations, in anxious uncertainties on the manner of acting, in abrupt changes of plans and ideas.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Therefore, there is no protection to be expected from that side; the exile, when he arrives there, may not find even a home-- The family house has been sold, at the notary's money questions have been settled; all the goods of Ramuntcho have been transformed into gold pieces which are in his hand--
ThereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, there is no protection to be expected from that side; the exile, when he arrives there, may not find even a home-- The family house has been sold, at the notary's money questions have been settled; all the goods of Ramuntcho have been transformed into gold pieces which are in his hand--
thickadjectiveUS /θɪk/
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading And now is the day of the supreme attempt, the great day,--and already the thick foliage has returned to the trees, the clothing of the tall grass covers anew the prairies; it is May.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Between times, the reply of Uncle Ignacio has reached Etchezar.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If his nephew had spoken sooner, Ignacio has written, he would have been glad to receive him at his house; but, seeing how he hesitated, Ignacio had decided to take a wife, although he is already an old man, and now he has a child two months old.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading Therefore, there is no protection to be expected from that side; the exile, when he arrives there, may not find even a home-- The family house has been sold, at the notary's money questions have been settled; all the goods of Ramuntcho have been transformed into gold pieces which are in his hand--
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading And now is the day of the supreme attempt, the great day,--and already the thick foliage has returned to the trees, the clothing of the tall grass covers anew the prairies; it is May.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If his nephew had spoken sooner, Ignacio has written, he would have been glad to receive him at his house; but, seeing how he hesitated, Ignacio had decided to take a wife, although he is already an old man, and now he has a child two months old.
uncertaintiesnounUS /ənˈsɜːrtəntiz/
plural of “uncertainty” — being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading Weeks have elapsed, in preparations, in anxious uncertainties on the manner of acting, in abrupt changes of plans and ideas.
UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Between times, the reply of Uncle Ignacio has reached Etchezar.
WeeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Weeks have elapsed, in preparations, in anxious uncertainties on the manner of acting, in abrupt changes of plans and ideas.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Therefore, there is no protection to be expected from that side; the exile, when he arrives there, may not find even a home-- The family house has been sold, at the notary's money questions have been settled; all the goods of Ramuntcho have been transformed into gold pieces which are in his hand--
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Therefore, there is no protection to be expected from that side; the exile, when he arrives there, may not find even a home-- The family house has been sold, at the notary's money questions have been settled; all the goods of Ramuntcho have been transformed into gold pieces which are in his hand--
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading If his nephew had spoken sooner, Ignacio has written, he would have been glad to receive him at his house; but, seeing how he hesitated, Ignacio had decided to take a wife, although he is already an old man, and now he has a child two months old.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If his nephew had spoken sooner, Ignacio has written, he would have been glad to receive him at his house; but, seeing how he hesitated, Ignacio had decided to take a wife, although he is already an old man, and now he has a child two months old.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading If his nephew had spoken sooner, Ignacio has written, he would have been glad to receive him at his house; but, seeing how he hesitated, Ignacio had decided to take a wife, although he is already an old man, and now he has a child two months old.
