used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He found him with his silver spectacles pushed up to the top of his head, his long nose buried in a musty volume, a cup of untasted coffee at his elbow, absorbed in study.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He took him for the syndic of Muro, a respectable countryman of fifty years, come to consult with him about some public matters.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading He found him with his silver spectacles pushed up to the top of his head, his long nose buried in a musty volume, a cup of untasted coffee at his elbow, absorbed in study.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The small room was filled with books, old and new, and smelt of them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Taquisara entered, the old priest looked up, screwing his lids together in the attempt to recognize his visitor without using his spectacles.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Taquisara went immediately to find Don Teodoro, who was generally at home at that hour, in his little house just opposite the castle gate.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading As Taquisara entered, the old priest looked up, screwing his lids together in the attempt to recognize his visitor without using his spectacles.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading The small room was filled with books, old and new, and smelt of them.
placed in a grave
From this reading He found him with his silver spectacles pushed up to the top of his head, his long nose buried in a musty volume, a cup of untasted coffee at his elbow, absorbed in study.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Taquisara went immediately to find Don Teodoro, who was generally at home at that hour, in his little house just opposite the castle gate.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading He found him with his silver spectacles pushed up to the top of his head, his long nose buried in a musty volume, a cup of untasted coffee at his elbow, absorbed in study.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He took him for the syndic of Muro, a respectable countryman of fifty years, come to consult with him about some public matters.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading He took him for the syndic of Muro, a respectable countryman of fifty years, come to consult with him about some public matters.
countrymannounUS /ˈkʌntrimən/
a man from your own country
From this reading He took him for the syndic of Muro, a respectable countryman of fifty years, come to consult with him about some public matters.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading He found him with his silver spectacles pushed up to the top of his head, his long nose buried in a musty volume, a cup of untasted coffee at his elbow, absorbed in study.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Taquisara went immediately to find Don Teodoro, who was generally at home at that hour, in his little house just opposite the castle gate.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading He found him with his silver spectacles pushed up to the top of his head, his long nose buried in a musty volume, a cup of untasted coffee at his elbow, absorbed in study.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As Taquisara entered, the old priest looked up, screwing his lids together in the attempt to recognize his visitor without using his spectacles.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading He took him for the syndic of Muro, a respectable countryman of fifty years, come to consult with him about some public matters.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The small room was filled with books, old and new, and smelt of them.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Taquisara went immediately to find Don Teodoro, who was generally at home at that hour, in his little house just opposite the castle gate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He took him for the syndic of Muro, a respectable countryman of fifty years, come to consult with him about some public matters.
set up or found
From this reading He found him with his silver spectacles pushed up to the top of his head, his long nose buried in a musty volume, a cup of untasted coffee at his elbow, absorbed in study.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Taquisara went immediately to find Don Teodoro, who was generally at home at that hour, in his little house just opposite the castle gate.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Taquisara went immediately to find Don Teodoro, who was generally at home at that hour, in his little house just opposite the castle gate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found him with his silver spectacles pushed up to the top of his head, his long nose buried in a musty volume, a cup of untasted coffee at his elbow, absorbed in study.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He found him with his silver spectacles pushed up to the top of his head, his long nose buried in a musty volume, a cup of untasted coffee at his elbow, absorbed in study.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He found him with his silver spectacles pushed up to the top of his head, his long nose buried in a musty volume, a cup of untasted coffee at his elbow, absorbed in study.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Taquisara went immediately to find Don Teodoro, who was generally at home at that hour, in his little house just opposite the castle gate.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Taquisara went immediately to find Don Teodoro, who was generally at home at that hour, in his little house just opposite the castle gate.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Taquisara went immediately to find Don Teodoro, who was generally at home at that hour, in his little house just opposite the castle gate.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Taquisara went immediately to find Don Teodoro, who was generally at home at that hour, in his little house just opposite the castle gate.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Taquisara went immediately to find Don Teodoro, who was generally at home at that hour, in his little house just opposite the castle gate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Taquisara went immediately to find Don Teodoro, who was generally at home at that hour, in his little house just opposite the castle gate.
and nothing more
From this reading Taquisara went immediately to find Don Teodoro, who was generally at home at that hour, in his little house just opposite the castle gate.
lidsnounUS /lɪdz/
plural of “lid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading As Taquisara entered, the old priest looked up, screwing his lids together in the attempt to recognize his visitor without using his spectacles.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Taquisara went immediately to find Don Teodoro, who was generally at home at that hour, in his little house just opposite the castle gate.
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 He found him with his silver spectacles pushed up to the top of his head, his long nose buried in a musty volume, a cup of untasted coffee at his elbow, absorbed in study.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As Taquisara entered, the old priest looked up, screwing his lids together in the attempt to recognize his visitor without using his spectacles.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He took him for the syndic of Muro, a respectable countryman of fifty years, come to consult with him about some public matters.
Muro
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From this reading He took him for the syndic of Muro, a respectable countryman of fifty years, come to consult with him about some public matters.
mustyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌsti/
covered with or smelling of mold
From this reading He found him with his silver spectacles pushed up to the top of his head, his long nose buried in a musty volume, a cup of untasted coffee at his elbow, absorbed in study.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The small room was filled with books, old and new, and smelt of them.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading He found him with his silver spectacles pushed up to the top of his head, his long nose buried in a musty volume, a cup of untasted coffee at his elbow, absorbed in study.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He found him with his silver spectacles pushed up to the top of his head, his long nose buried in a musty volume, a cup of untasted coffee at his elbow, absorbed in study.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The small room was filled with books, old and new, and smelt of them.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Taquisara went immediately to find Don Teodoro, who was generally at home at that hour, in his little house just opposite the castle gate.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading As Taquisara entered, the old priest looked up, screwing his lids together in the attempt to recognize his visitor without using his spectacles.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading He took him for the syndic of Muro, a respectable countryman of fifty years, come to consult with him about some public matters.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading He found him with his silver spectacles pushed up to the top of his head, his long nose buried in a musty volume, a cup of untasted coffee at his elbow, absorbed in study.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading As Taquisara entered, the old priest looked up, screwing his lids together in the attempt to recognize his visitor without using his spectacles.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading He took him for the syndic of Muro, a respectable countryman of fifty years, come to consult with him about some public matters.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The small room was filled with books, old and new, and smelt of them.
screwingnounUS /ˈskruːɪŋ/
slang for sexual intercourse
From this reading As Taquisara entered, the old priest looked up, screwing his lids together in the attempt to recognize his visitor without using his spectacles.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading He found him with his silver spectacles pushed up to the top of his head, his long nose buried in a musty volume, a cup of untasted coffee at his elbow, absorbed in study.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The small room was filled with books, old and new, and smelt of them.
smeltnounUS /smelt/
small cold-water silvery fish; migrate between salt and fresh water
From this reading The small room was filled with books, old and new, and smelt of them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He took him for the syndic of Muro, a respectable countryman of fifty years, come to consult with him about some public matters.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading He found him with his silver spectacles pushed up to the top of his head, his long nose buried in a musty volume, a cup of untasted coffee at his elbow, absorbed in study.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He found him with his silver spectacles pushed up to the top of his head, his long nose buried in a musty volume, a cup of untasted coffee at his elbow, absorbed in study.
syndicnoun
one appointed to represent a city or university or corporation in business transactions
From this reading He took him for the syndic of Muro, a respectable countryman of fifty years, come to consult with him about some public matters.
Taquisara
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From this reading Taquisara went immediately to find Don Teodoro, who was generally at home at that hour, in his little house just opposite the castle gate.
Teodoro
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From this reading Taquisara went immediately to find Don Teodoro, who was generally at home at that hour, in his little house just opposite the castle gate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Taquisara went immediately to find Don Teodoro, who was generally at home at that hour, in his little house just opposite the castle gate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Taquisara went immediately to find Don Teodoro, who was generally at home at that hour, in his little house just opposite the castle gate.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The small room was filled with books, old and new, and smelt of them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Taquisara went immediately to find Don Teodoro, who was generally at home at that hour, in his little house just opposite the castle gate.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading As Taquisara entered, the old priest looked up, screwing his lids together in the attempt to recognize his visitor without using his spectacles.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took him for the syndic of Muro, a respectable countryman of fifty years, come to consult with him about some public matters.
the upper part of anything
From this reading He found him with his silver spectacles pushed up to the top of his head, his long nose buried in a musty volume, a cup of untasted coffee at his elbow, absorbed in study.
untastedadjective
still full
From this reading He found him with his silver spectacles pushed up to the top of his head, his long nose buried in a musty volume, a cup of untasted coffee at his elbow, absorbed in study.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He found him with his silver spectacles pushed up to the top of his head, his long nose buried in a musty volume, a cup of untasted coffee at his elbow, absorbed in study.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading As Taquisara entered, the old priest looked up, screwing his lids together in the attempt to recognize his visitor without using his spectacles.
someone who visits
From this reading As Taquisara entered, the old priest looked up, screwing his lids together in the attempt to recognize his visitor without using his spectacles.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading He found him with his silver spectacles pushed up to the top of his head, his long nose buried in a musty volume, a cup of untasted coffee at his elbow, absorbed in study.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Taquisara went immediately to find Don Teodoro, who was generally at home at that hour, in his little house just opposite the castle gate.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Taquisara went immediately to find Don Teodoro, who was generally at home at that hour, in his little house just opposite the castle gate.
which person or people
From this reading Taquisara went immediately to find Don Teodoro, who was generally at home at that hour, in his little house just opposite the castle gate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He found him with his silver spectacles pushed up to the top of his head, his long nose buried in a musty volume, a cup of untasted coffee at his elbow, absorbed in study.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading As Taquisara entered, the old priest looked up, screwing his lids together in the attempt to recognize his visitor without using his spectacles.
a late time of life
From this reading He took him for the syndic of Muro, a respectable countryman of fifty years, come to consult with him about some public matters.
