used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The door of the cuarto in which Doña Rosario was confined was thrown open, and the Puelche warrior appeared; he held in his hand a rude earthen lamp, the flame of which, although feeble, sufficed to distinguish objects.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The door of the cuarto in which Doña Rosario was confined was thrown open, and the Puelche warrior appeared; he held in his hand a rude earthen lamp, the flame of which, although feeble, sufficed to distinguish objects.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Conscious of the inutility of a resistance which could only be dangerous to her amidst the bandits who surrounded her, and bowing her head with resignation, she followed her guide in silence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The door of the cuarto in which Doña Rosario was confined was thrown open, and the Puelche warrior appeared; he held in his hand a rude earthen lamp, the flame of which, although feeble, sufficed to distinguish objects.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The door of the cuarto in which Doña Rosario was confined was thrown open, and the Puelche warrior appeared; he held in his hand a rude earthen lamp, the flame of which, although feeble, sufficed to distinguish objects.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had replaced his shabby hat upon his head, and its wide brim served as a mask to his features.
banditsnounUS /ˈbændəts/
plural of “bandit” — an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading Conscious of the inutility of a resistance which could only be dangerous to her amidst the bandits who surrounded her, and bowing her head with resignation, she followed her guide in silence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Conscious of the inutility of a resistance which could only be dangerous to her amidst the bandits who surrounded her, and bowing her head with resignation, she followed her guide in silence.
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading Conscious of the inutility of a resistance which could only be dangerous to her amidst the bandits who surrounded her, and bowing her head with resignation, she followed her guide in silence.
brimnounUS /brɪm/
the top edge of a vessel or other container
From this reading He had replaced his shabby hat upon his head, and its wide brim served as a mask to his features.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come with me!" he said, in a rough voice, to the maiden.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading The door of the cuarto in which Doña Rosario was confined was thrown open, and the Puelche warrior appeared; he held in his hand a rude earthen lamp, the flame of which, although feeble, sufficed to distinguish objects.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Conscious of the inutility of a resistance which could only be dangerous to her amidst the bandits who surrounded her, and bowing her head with resignation, she followed her guide in silence.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Conscious of the inutility of a resistance which could only be dangerous to her amidst the bandits who surrounded her, and bowing her head with resignation, she followed her guide in silence.
cuarto
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From this reading The door of the cuarto in which Doña Rosario was confined was thrown open, and the Puelche warrior appeared; he held in his hand a rude earthen lamp, the flame of which, although feeble, sufficed to distinguish objects.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Conscious of the inutility of a resistance which could only be dangerous to her amidst the bandits who surrounded her, and bowing her head with resignation, she followed her guide in silence.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading The door of the cuarto in which Doña Rosario was confined was thrown open, and the Puelche warrior appeared; he held in his hand a rude earthen lamp, the flame of which, although feeble, sufficed to distinguish objects.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door of the cuarto in which Doña Rosario was confined was thrown open, and the Puelche warrior appeared; he held in his hand a rude earthen lamp, the flame of which, although feeble, sufficed to distinguish objects.
Doña
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From this reading The door of the cuarto in which Doña Rosario was confined was thrown open, and the Puelche warrior appeared; he held in his hand a rude earthen lamp, the flame of which, although feeble, sufficed to distinguish objects.
earthenadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθən/
made of earth (or baked clay)
From this reading The door of the cuarto in which Doña Rosario was confined was thrown open, and the Puelche warrior appeared; he held in his hand a rude earthen lamp, the flame of which, although feeble, sufficed to distinguish objects.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading FACE TO FACE.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading He had replaced his shabby hat upon his head, and its wide brim served as a mask to his features.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading The door of the cuarto in which Doña Rosario was confined was thrown open, and the Puelche warrior appeared; he held in his hand a rude earthen lamp, the flame of which, although feeble, sufficed to distinguish objects.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading The door of the cuarto in which Doña Rosario was confined was thrown open, and the Puelche warrior appeared; he held in his hand a rude earthen lamp, the flame of which, although feeble, sufficed to distinguish objects.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Conscious of the inutility of a resistance which could only be dangerous to her amidst the bandits who surrounded her, and bowing her head with resignation, she followed her guide in silence.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Conscious of the inutility of a resistance which could only be dangerous to her amidst the bandits who surrounded her, and bowing her head with resignation, she followed her guide in silence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had replaced his shabby hat upon his head, and its wide brim served as a mask to his features.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The door of the cuarto in which Doña Rosario was confined was thrown open, and the Puelche warrior appeared; he held in his hand a rude earthen lamp, the flame of which, although feeble, sufficed to distinguish objects.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading He had replaced his shabby hat upon his head, and its wide brim served as a mask to his features.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The door of the cuarto in which Doña Rosario was confined was thrown open, and the Puelche warrior appeared; he held in his hand a rude earthen lamp, the flame of which, although feeble, sufficed to distinguish objects.
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 had replaced his shabby hat upon his head, and its wide brim served as a mask to his features.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The door of the cuarto in which Doña Rosario was confined was thrown open, and the Puelche warrior appeared; he held in his hand a rude earthen lamp, the flame of which, although feeble, sufficed to distinguish objects.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Conscious of the inutility of a resistance which could only be dangerous to her amidst the bandits who surrounded her, and bowing her head with resignation, she followed her guide in silence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The door of the cuarto in which Doña Rosario was confined was thrown open, and the Puelche warrior appeared; he held in his hand a rude earthen lamp, the flame of which, although feeble, sufficed to distinguish objects.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The door of the cuarto in which Doña Rosario was confined was thrown open, and the Puelche warrior appeared; he held in his hand a rude earthen lamp, the flame of which, although feeble, sufficed to distinguish objects.
inutilitynoun
the quality of having no practical use
From this reading Conscious of the inutility of a resistance which could only be dangerous to her amidst the bandits who surrounded her, and bowing her head with resignation, she followed her guide in silence.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He had replaced his shabby hat upon his head, and its wide brim served as a mask to his features.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The door of the cuarto in which Doña Rosario was confined was thrown open, and the Puelche warrior appeared; he held in his hand a rude earthen lamp, the flame of which, although feeble, sufficed to distinguish objects.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading "Come with me!" he said, in a rough voice, to the maiden.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading He had replaced his shabby hat upon his head, and its wide brim served as a mask to his features.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Come with me!" he said, in a rough voice, to the maiden.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The door of the cuarto in which Doña Rosario was confined was thrown open, and the Puelche warrior appeared; he held in his hand a rude earthen lamp, the flame of which, although feeble, sufficed to distinguish objects.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The door of the cuarto in which Doña Rosario was confined was thrown open, and the Puelche warrior appeared; he held in his hand a rude earthen lamp, the flame of which, although feeble, sufficed to distinguish objects.
and nothing more
From this reading Conscious of the inutility of a resistance which could only be dangerous to her amidst the bandits who surrounded her, and bowing her head with resignation, she followed her guide in silence.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The door of the cuarto in which Doña Rosario was confined was thrown open, and the Puelche warrior appeared; he held in his hand a rude earthen lamp, the flame of which, although feeble, sufficed to distinguish objects.
Puelche
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From this reading The door of the cuarto in which Doña Rosario was confined was thrown open, and the Puelche warrior appeared; he held in his hand a rude earthen lamp, the flame of which, although feeble, sufficed to distinguish objects.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading He had replaced his shabby hat upon his head, and its wide brim served as a mask to his features.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading Conscious of the inutility of a resistance which could only be dangerous to her amidst the bandits who surrounded her, and bowing her head with resignation, she followed her guide in silence.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Conscious of the inutility of a resistance which could only be dangerous to her amidst the bandits who surrounded her, and bowing her head with resignation, she followed her guide in silence.
RosarionounUS /roʊˈzɑːrioʊ/
a port city on the Parana River in eastern central Argentina
From this reading The door of the cuarto in which Doña Rosario was confined was thrown open, and the Puelche warrior appeared; he held in his hand a rude earthen lamp, the flame of which, although feeble, sufficed to distinguish objects.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading "Come with me!" he said, in a rough voice, to the maiden.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading The door of the cuarto in which Doña Rosario was confined was thrown open, and the Puelche warrior appeared; he held in his hand a rude earthen lamp, the flame of which, although feeble, sufficed to distinguish objects.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Come with me!" he said, in a rough voice, to the maiden.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading He had replaced his shabby hat upon his head, and its wide brim served as a mask to his features.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading He had replaced his shabby hat upon his head, and its wide brim served as a mask to his features.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Conscious of the inutility of a resistance which could only be dangerous to her amidst the bandits who surrounded her, and bowing her head with resignation, she followed her guide in silence.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Conscious of the inutility of a resistance which could only be dangerous to her amidst the bandits who surrounded her, and bowing her head with resignation, she followed her guide in silence.
sufficedverbUS /səˈfaɪst/
past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading The door of the cuarto in which Doña Rosario was confined was thrown open, and the Puelche warrior appeared; he held in his hand a rude earthen lamp, the flame of which, although feeble, sufficed to distinguish objects.
confined on all sides
From this reading Conscious of the inutility of a resistance which could only be dangerous to her amidst the bandits who surrounded her, and bowing her head with resignation, she followed her guide in silence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The door of the cuarto in which Doña Rosario was confined was thrown open, and the Puelche warrior appeared; he held in his hand a rude earthen lamp, the flame of which, although feeble, sufficed to distinguish objects.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading The door of the cuarto in which Doña Rosario was confined was thrown open, and the Puelche warrior appeared; he held in his hand a rude earthen lamp, the flame of which, although feeble, sufficed to distinguish objects.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FACE TO FACE.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had replaced his shabby hat upon his head, and its wide brim served as a mask to his features.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Come with me!" he said, in a rough voice, to the maiden.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading The door of the cuarto in which Doña Rosario was confined was thrown open, and the Puelche warrior appeared; he held in his hand a rude earthen lamp, the flame of which, although feeble, sufficed to distinguish objects.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The door of the cuarto in which Doña Rosario was confined was thrown open, and the Puelche warrior appeared; he held in his hand a rude earthen lamp, the flame of which, although feeble, sufficed to distinguish objects.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The door of the cuarto in which Doña Rosario was confined was thrown open, and the Puelche warrior appeared; he held in his hand a rude earthen lamp, the flame of which, although feeble, sufficed to distinguish objects.
which person or people
From this reading Conscious of the inutility of a resistance which could only be dangerous to her amidst the bandits who surrounded her, and bowing her head with resignation, she followed her guide in silence.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He had replaced his shabby hat upon his head, and its wide brim served as a mask to his features.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Come with me!" he said, in a rough voice, to the maiden.
