Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading WHEREIN AN OLD FRIEND RETURNS, AND THERE IS A JOYFUL REUNION On a wonderful afternoon, more than two years later, Lucia sat in the little Spanish courtyard that Gilbert had had built a few months after their marriage.

later than; following

From this reading WHEREIN AN OLD FRIEND RETURNS, AND THERE IS A JOYFUL REUNION On a wonderful afternoon, more than two years later, Lucia sat in the little Spanish courtyard that Gilbert had had built a few months after their marriage.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading WHEREIN AN OLD FRIEND RETURNS, AND THERE IS A JOYFUL REUNION On a wonderful afternoon, more than two years later, Lucia sat in the little Spanish courtyard that Gilbert had had built a few months after their marriage.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The air was like golden wine, and she drank it in, bathed her soul in it, as though she could never find enough joy through these slow hours.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading WHEREIN AN OLD FRIEND RETURNS, AND THERE IS A JOYFUL REUNION On a wonderful afternoon, more than two years later, Lucia sat in the little Spanish courtyard that Gilbert had had built a few months after their marriage.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading WHEREIN AN OLD FRIEND RETURNS, AND THERE IS A JOYFUL REUNION On a wonderful afternoon, more than two years later, Lucia sat in the little Spanish courtyard that Gilbert had had built a few months after their marriage.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Oh, how sweet you are, Pancho!" she was saying.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The air was like golden wine, and she drank it in, bathed her soul in it, as though she could never find enough joy through these slow hours.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She had realized the fulfillment of her most cherished dream, and looked down now at a tiny pink face that smiled at her.

past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body

From this reading The air was like golden wine, and she drank it in, bathed her soul in it, as though she could never find enough joy through these slow hours.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading How marvelous life had been to her in the last radiant months!

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading WHEREIN AN OLD FRIEND RETURNS, AND THERE IS A JOYFUL REUNION On a wonderful afternoon, more than two years later, Lucia sat in the little Spanish courtyard that Gilbert had had built a few months after their marriage.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading She had realized the fulfillment of her most cherished dream, and looked down now at a tiny pink face that smiled at her.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The air was like golden wine, and she drank it in, bathed her soul in it, as though she could never find enough joy through these slow hours.

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading WHEREIN AN OLD FRIEND RETURNS, AND THERE IS A JOYFUL REUNION On a wonderful afternoon, more than two years later, Lucia sat in the little Spanish courtyard that Gilbert had had built a few months after their marriage.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading She had realized the fulfillment of her most cherished dream, and looked down now at a tiny pink face that smiled at her.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading The air was like golden wine, and she drank it in, bathed her soul in it, as though she could never find enough joy through these slow hours.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading She had realized the fulfillment of her most cherished dream, and looked down now at a tiny pink face that smiled at her.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The air was like golden wine, and she drank it in, bathed her soul in it, as though she could never find enough joy through these slow hours.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading She had realized the fulfillment of her most cherished dream, and looked down now at a tiny pink face that smiled at her.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading WHEREIN AN OLD FRIEND RETURNS, AND THERE IS A JOYFUL REUNION On a wonderful afternoon, more than two years later, Lucia sat in the little Spanish courtyard that Gilbert had had built a few months after their marriage.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The air was like golden wine, and she drank it in, bathed her soul in it, as though she could never find enough joy through these slow hours.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading WHEREIN AN OLD FRIEND RETURNS, AND THERE IS A JOYFUL REUNION On a wonderful afternoon, more than two years later, Lucia sat in the little Spanish courtyard that Gilbert had had built a few months after their marriage.

a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires

From this reading She had realized the fulfillment of her most cherished dream, and looked down now at a tiny pink face that smiled at her.

a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns

From this reading WHEREIN AN OLD FRIEND RETURNS, AND THERE IS A JOYFUL REUNION On a wonderful afternoon, more than two years later, Lucia sat in the little Spanish courtyard that Gilbert had had built a few months after their marriage.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The air was like golden wine, and she drank it in, bathed her soul in it, as though she could never find enough joy through these slow hours.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading WHEREIN AN OLD FRIEND RETURNS, AND THERE IS A JOYFUL REUNION On a wonderful afternoon, more than two years later, Lucia sat in the little Spanish courtyard that Gilbert had had built a few months after their marriage.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The air was like golden wine, and she drank it in, bathed her soul in it, as though she could never find enough joy through these slow hours.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The air was like golden wine, and she drank it in, bathed her soul in it, as though she could never find enough joy through these slow hours.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading How marvelous life had been to her in the last radiant months!

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading WHEREIN AN OLD FRIEND RETURNS, AND THERE IS A JOYFUL REUNION On a wonderful afternoon, more than two years later, Lucia sat in the little Spanish courtyard that Gilbert had had built a few months after their marriage.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading WHEREIN AN OLD FRIEND RETURNS, AND THERE IS A JOYFUL REUNION On a wonderful afternoon, more than two years later, Lucia sat in the little Spanish courtyard that Gilbert had had built a few months after their marriage.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The air was like golden wine, and she drank it in, bathed her soul in it, as though she could never find enough joy through these slow hours.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading The air was like golden wine, and she drank it in, bathed her soul in it, as though she could never find enough joy through these slow hours.

full of or producing joy

From this reading WHEREIN AN OLD FRIEND RETURNS, AND THERE IS A JOYFUL REUNION On a wonderful afternoon, more than two years later, Lucia sat in the little Spanish courtyard that Gilbert had had built a few months after their marriage.

immediately past

From this reading How marvelous life had been to her in the last radiant months!

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading WHEREIN AN OLD FRIEND RETURNS, AND THERE IS A JOYFUL REUNION On a wonderful afternoon, more than two years later, Lucia sat in the little Spanish courtyard that Gilbert had had built a few months after their marriage.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading How marvelous life had been to her in the last radiant months!

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The air was like golden wine, and she drank it in, bathed her soul in it, as though she could never find enough joy through these slow hours.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading WHEREIN AN OLD FRIEND RETURNS, AND THERE IS A JOYFUL REUNION On a wonderful afternoon, more than two years later, Lucia sat in the little Spanish courtyard that Gilbert had had built a few months after their marriage.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading She had realized the fulfillment of her most cherished dream, and looked down now at a tiny pink face that smiled at her.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading WHEREIN AN OLD FRIEND RETURNS, AND THERE IS A JOYFUL REUNION On a wonderful afternoon, more than two years later, Lucia sat in the little Spanish courtyard that Gilbert had had built a few months after their marriage.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading WHEREIN AN OLD FRIEND RETURNS, AND THERE IS A JOYFUL REUNION On a wonderful afternoon, more than two years later, Lucia sat in the little Spanish courtyard that Gilbert had had built a few months after their marriage.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading How marvelous life had been to her in the last radiant months!

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading WHEREIN AN OLD FRIEND RETURNS, AND THERE IS A JOYFUL REUNION On a wonderful afternoon, more than two years later, Lucia sat in the little Spanish courtyard that Gilbert had had built a few months after their marriage.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading WHEREIN AN OLD FRIEND RETURNS, AND THERE IS A JOYFUL REUNION On a wonderful afternoon, more than two years later, Lucia sat in the little Spanish courtyard that Gilbert had had built a few months after their marriage.

used to form the superlative

From this reading She had realized the fulfillment of her most cherished dream, and looked down now at a tiny pink face that smiled at her.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The air was like golden wine, and she drank it in, bathed her soul in it, as though she could never find enough joy through these slow hours.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading She had realized the fulfillment of her most cherished dream, and looked down now at a tiny pink face that smiled at her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She had realized the fulfillment of her most cherished dream, and looked down now at a tiny pink face that smiled at her.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, how sweet you are, Pancho!" she was saying.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading WHEREIN AN OLD FRIEND RETURNS, AND THERE IS A JOYFUL REUNION On a wonderful afternoon, more than two years later, Lucia sat in the little Spanish courtyard that Gilbert had had built a few months after their marriage.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WHEREIN AN OLD FRIEND RETURNS, AND THERE IS A JOYFUL REUNION On a wonderful afternoon, more than two years later, Lucia sat in the little Spanish courtyard that Gilbert had had built a few months after their marriage.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Oh, how sweet you are, Pancho!" she was saying.

a light shade of red

From this reading She had realized the fulfillment of her most cherished dream, and looked down now at a tiny pink face that smiled at her.

radiating or as if radiating light

From this reading How marvelous life had been to her in the last radiant months!

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading She had realized the fulfillment of her most cherished dream, and looked down now at a tiny pink face that smiled at her.

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading WHEREIN AN OLD FRIEND RETURNS, AND THERE IS A JOYFUL REUNION On a wonderful afternoon, more than two years later, Lucia sat in the little Spanish courtyard that Gilbert had had built a few months after their marriage.

a party of former associates who have come together again

From this reading WHEREIN AN OLD FRIEND RETURNS, AND THERE IS A JOYFUL REUNION On a wonderful afternoon, more than two years later, Lucia sat in the little Spanish courtyard that Gilbert had had built a few months after their marriage.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading WHEREIN AN OLD FRIEND RETURNS, AND THERE IS A JOYFUL REUNION On a wonderful afternoon, more than two years later, Lucia sat in the little Spanish courtyard that Gilbert had had built a few months after their marriage.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading "Oh, how sweet you are, Pancho!" she was saying.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The air was like golden wine, and she drank it in, bathed her soul in it, as though she could never find enough joy through these slow hours.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading The air was like golden wine, and she drank it in, bathed her soul in it, as though she could never find enough joy through these slow hours.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading She had realized the fulfillment of her most cherished dream, and looked down now at a tiny pink face that smiled at her.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading The air was like golden wine, and she drank it in, bathed her soul in it, as though she could never find enough joy through these slow hours.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading WHEREIN AN OLD FRIEND RETURNS, AND THERE IS A JOYFUL REUNION On a wonderful afternoon, more than two years later, Lucia sat in the little Spanish courtyard that Gilbert had had built a few months after their marriage.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading "Oh, how sweet you are, Pancho!" she was saying.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading WHEREIN AN OLD FRIEND RETURNS, AND THERE IS A JOYFUL REUNION On a wonderful afternoon, more than two years later, Lucia sat in the little Spanish courtyard that Gilbert had had built a few months after their marriage.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WHEREIN AN OLD FRIEND RETURNS, AND THERE IS A JOYFUL REUNION On a wonderful afternoon, more than two years later, Lucia sat in the little Spanish courtyard that Gilbert had had built a few months after their marriage.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading WHEREIN AN OLD FRIEND RETURNS, AND THERE IS A JOYFUL REUNION On a wonderful afternoon, more than two years later, Lucia sat in the little Spanish courtyard that Gilbert had had built a few months after their marriage.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading WHEREIN AN OLD FRIEND RETURNS, AND THERE IS A JOYFUL REUNION On a wonderful afternoon, more than two years later, Lucia sat in the little Spanish courtyard that Gilbert had had built a few months after their marriage.

in or at that place or location

From this reading WHEREIN AN OLD FRIEND RETURNS, AND THERE IS A JOYFUL REUNION On a wonderful afternoon, more than two years later, Lucia sat in the little Spanish courtyard that Gilbert had had built a few months after their marriage.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The air was like golden wine, and she drank it in, bathed her soul in it, as though she could never find enough joy through these slow hours.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The air was like golden wine, and she drank it in, bathed her soul in it, as though she could never find enough joy through these slow hours.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The air was like golden wine, and she drank it in, bathed her soul in it, as though she could never find enough joy through these slow hours.

very small

From this reading She had realized the fulfillment of her most cherished dream, and looked down now at a tiny pink face that smiled at her.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading How marvelous life had been to her in the last radiant months!

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading WHEREIN AN OLD FRIEND RETURNS, AND THERE IS A JOYFUL REUNION On a wonderful afternoon, more than two years later, Lucia sat in the little Spanish courtyard that Gilbert had had built a few months after their marriage.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The air was like golden wine, and she drank it in, bathed her soul in it, as though she could never find enough joy through these slow hours.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading WHEREIN AN OLD FRIEND RETURNS, AND THERE IS A JOYFUL REUNION On a wonderful afternoon, more than two years later, Lucia sat in the little Spanish courtyard that Gilbert had had built a few months after their marriage.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading The air was like golden wine, and she drank it in, bathed her soul in it, as though she could never find enough joy through these slow hours.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading WHEREIN AN OLD FRIEND RETURNS, AND THERE IS A JOYFUL REUNION On a wonderful afternoon, more than two years later, Lucia sat in the little Spanish courtyard that Gilbert had had built a few months after their marriage.

a late time of life

From this reading WHEREIN AN OLD FRIEND RETURNS, AND THERE IS A JOYFUL REUNION On a wonderful afternoon, more than two years later, Lucia sat in the little Spanish courtyard that Gilbert had had built a few months after their marriage.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Oh, how sweet you are, Pancho!" she was saying.