used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Are you leaving me, brother?" she remarked, with a slight tinge of reproach in her voice.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Don Ruiz and his sister left the red chamber together, gloomy, sad, and despairing, and not daring to communicate their impressions, because they knew that they had nothing to hope from an exchange of conventional consolation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Don Ruiz and his sister left the red chamber together, gloomy, sad, and despairing, and not daring to communicate their impressions, because they knew that they had nothing to hope from an exchange of conventional consolation.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you leaving me, brother?" she remarked, with a slight tinge of reproach in her voice.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading When they reached the hall whence ran the stairs leading to their different suites of rooms, Don Ruiz let loose his sister's arm, and kissed her on the forehead.
for the reason that
From this reading Don Ruiz and his sister left the red chamber together, gloomy, sad, and despairing, and not daring to communicate their impressions, because they knew that they had nothing to hope from an exchange of conventional consolation.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "Are you leaving me, brother?" she remarked, with a slight tinge of reproach in her voice.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Don Ruiz and his sister left the red chamber together, gloomy, sad, and despairing, and not daring to communicate their impressions, because they knew that they had nothing to hope from an exchange of conventional consolation.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading Don Ruiz and his sister left the red chamber together, gloomy, sad, and despairing, and not daring to communicate their impressions, because they knew that they had nothing to hope from an exchange of conventional consolation.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading Don Ruiz and his sister left the red chamber together, gloomy, sad, and despairing, and not daring to communicate their impressions, because they knew that they had nothing to hope from an exchange of conventional consolation.
conventionaladjectiveUS /kənˈvenʃənəl/
following accepted customs and proprieties
From this reading Don Ruiz and his sister left the red chamber together, gloomy, sad, and despairing, and not daring to communicate their impressions, because they knew that they had nothing to hope from an exchange of conventional consolation.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading "Courage, Marianna," he said, gently.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Don Ruiz and his sister left the red chamber together, gloomy, sad, and despairing, and not daring to communicate their impressions, because they knew that they had nothing to hope from an exchange of conventional consolation.
despairingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsperɪŋ/
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Don Ruiz and his sister left the red chamber together, gloomy, sad, and despairing, and not daring to communicate their impressions, because they knew that they had nothing to hope from an exchange of conventional consolation.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading When they reached the hall whence ran the stairs leading to their different suites of rooms, Don Ruiz let loose his sister's arm, and kissed her on the forehead.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Don Ruiz and his sister left the red chamber together, gloomy, sad, and despairing, and not daring to communicate their impressions, because they knew that they had nothing to hope from an exchange of conventional consolation.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading Don Ruiz and his sister left the red chamber together, gloomy, sad, and despairing, and not daring to communicate their impressions, because they knew that they had nothing to hope from an exchange of conventional consolation.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading When they reached the hall whence ran the stairs leading to their different suites of rooms, Don Ruiz let loose his sister's arm, and kissed her on the forehead.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Don Ruiz and his sister left the red chamber together, gloomy, sad, and despairing, and not daring to communicate their impressions, because they knew that they had nothing to hope from an exchange of conventional consolation.
in a gradual manner
From this reading "Courage, Marianna," he said, gently.
depressingly dark
From this reading Don Ruiz and his sister left the red chamber together, gloomy, sad, and despairing, and not daring to communicate their impressions, because they knew that they had nothing to hope from an exchange of conventional consolation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Don Ruiz and his sister left the red chamber together, gloomy, sad, and despairing, and not daring to communicate their impressions, because they knew that they had nothing to hope from an exchange of conventional consolation.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading When they reached the hall whence ran the stairs leading to their different suites of rooms, Don Ruiz let loose his sister's arm, and kissed her on the forehead.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Courage, Marianna," he said, gently.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When they reached the hall whence ran the stairs leading to their different suites of rooms, Don Ruiz let loose his sister's arm, and kissed her on the forehead.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Don Ruiz and his sister left the red chamber together, gloomy, sad, and despairing, and not daring to communicate their impressions, because they knew that they had nothing to hope from an exchange of conventional consolation.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Don Ruiz and his sister left the red chamber together, gloomy, sad, and despairing, and not daring to communicate their impressions, because they knew that they had nothing to hope from an exchange of conventional consolation.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Don Ruiz and his sister left the red chamber together, gloomy, sad, and despairing, and not daring to communicate their impressions, because they knew that they had nothing to hope from an exchange of conventional consolation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Are you leaving me, brother?" she remarked, with a slight tinge of reproach in her voice.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading When they reached the hall whence ran the stairs leading to their different suites of rooms, Don Ruiz let loose his sister's arm, and kissed her on the forehead.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Don Ruiz and his sister left the red chamber together, gloomy, sad, and despairing, and not daring to communicate their impressions, because they knew that they had nothing to hope from an exchange of conventional consolation.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading When they reached the hall whence ran the stairs leading to their different suites of rooms, Don Ruiz let loose his sister's arm, and kissed her on the forehead.
the act of departing
From this reading "Are you leaving me, brother?" she remarked, with a slight tinge of reproach in her voice.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Don Ruiz and his sister left the red chamber together, gloomy, sad, and despairing, and not daring to communicate their impressions, because they knew that they had nothing to hope from an exchange of conventional consolation.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading When they reached the hall whence ran the stairs leading to their different suites of rooms, Don Ruiz let loose his sister's arm, and kissed her on the forehead.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading When they reached the hall whence ran the stairs leading to their different suites of rooms, Don Ruiz let loose his sister's arm, and kissed her on the forehead.
Marianna
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From this reading "Courage, Marianna," he said, gently.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Are you leaving me, brother?" she remarked, with a slight tinge of reproach in her voice.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Don Ruiz and his sister left the red chamber together, gloomy, sad, and despairing, and not daring to communicate their impressions, because they knew that they had nothing to hope from an exchange of conventional consolation.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Don Ruiz and his sister left the red chamber together, gloomy, sad, and despairing, and not daring to communicate their impressions, because they knew that they had nothing to hope from an exchange of conventional consolation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Don Ruiz and his sister left the red chamber together, gloomy, sad, and despairing, and not daring to communicate their impressions, because they knew that they had nothing to hope from an exchange of conventional consolation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When they reached the hall whence ran the stairs leading to their different suites of rooms, Don Ruiz let loose his sister's arm, and kissed her on the forehead.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading When they reached the hall whence ran the stairs leading to their different suites of rooms, Don Ruiz let loose his sister's arm, and kissed her on the forehead.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When they reached the hall whence ran the stairs leading to their different suites of rooms, Don Ruiz let loose his sister's arm, and kissed her on the forehead.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Don Ruiz and his sister left the red chamber together, gloomy, sad, and despairing, and not daring to communicate their impressions, because they knew that they had nothing to hope from an exchange of conventional consolation.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Are you leaving me, brother?" she remarked, with a slight tinge of reproach in her voice.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading "Are you leaving me, brother?" she remarked, with a slight tinge of reproach in her voice.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading When they reached the hall whence ran the stairs leading to their different suites of rooms, Don Ruiz let loose his sister's arm, and kissed her on the forehead.
Ruiz
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From this reading Don Ruiz and his sister left the red chamber together, gloomy, sad, and despairing, and not daring to communicate their impressions, because they knew that they had nothing to hope from an exchange of conventional consolation.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Don Ruiz and his sister left the red chamber together, gloomy, sad, and despairing, and not daring to communicate their impressions, because they knew that they had nothing to hope from an exchange of conventional consolation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Courage, Marianna," he said, gently.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Are you leaving me, brother?" she remarked, with a slight tinge of reproach in her voice.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Don Ruiz and his sister left the red chamber together, gloomy, sad, and despairing, and not daring to communicate their impressions, because they knew that they had nothing to hope from an exchange of conventional consolation.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading When they reached the hall whence ran the stairs leading to their different suites of rooms, Don Ruiz let loose his sister's arm, and kissed her on the forehead.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading "Are you leaving me, brother?" she remarked, with a slight tinge of reproach in her voice.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading When they reached the hall whence ran the stairs leading to their different suites of rooms, Don Ruiz let loose his sister's arm, and kissed her on the forehead.
suitesnounUS /swiːts/
plural of “suite” — a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading When they reached the hall whence ran the stairs leading to their different suites of rooms, Don Ruiz let loose his sister's arm, and kissed her on the forehead.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Don Ruiz and his sister left the red chamber together, gloomy, sad, and despairing, and not daring to communicate their impressions, because they knew that they had nothing to hope from an exchange of conventional consolation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TIGRERO.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Don Ruiz and his sister left the red chamber together, gloomy, sad, and despairing, and not daring to communicate their impressions, because they knew that they had nothing to hope from an exchange of conventional consolation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Don Ruiz and his sister left the red chamber together, gloomy, sad, and despairing, and not daring to communicate their impressions, because they knew that they had nothing to hope from an exchange of conventional consolation.
TIGRERO
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From this reading THE TIGRERO.
tingenounUS /tɪndʒ/
a slight but appreciable amount
From this reading "Are you leaving me, brother?" she remarked, with a slight tinge of reproach in her voice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Don Ruiz and his sister left the red chamber together, gloomy, sad, and despairing, and not daring to communicate their impressions, because they knew that they had nothing to hope from an exchange of conventional consolation.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Don Ruiz and his sister left the red chamber together, gloomy, sad, and despairing, and not daring to communicate their impressions, because they knew that they had nothing to hope from an exchange of conventional consolation.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Are you leaving me, brother?" she remarked, with a slight tinge of reproach in her voice.
at the time that
From this reading When they reached the hall whence ran the stairs leading to their different suites of rooms, Don Ruiz let loose his sister's arm, and kissed her on the forehead.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading When they reached the hall whence ran the stairs leading to their different suites of rooms, Don Ruiz let loose his sister's arm, and kissed her on the forehead.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Are you leaving me, brother?" she remarked, with a slight tinge of reproach in her voice.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you leaving me, brother?" she remarked, with a slight tinge of reproach in her voice.
