Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading THE LURE OF GOLDEN HAIR On winter evenings when Gallardo was not at La Rinconada, a company of friends gathered in the dining-room of his house after supper.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading They, partly from spontaneous affection and partly by command of their parents, affectionately caressed with kissings and cat-like purrings their handsome aunt and their generous and popular uncle.

with affection

From this reading They, partly from spontaneous affection and partly by command of their parents, affectionately caressed with kissings and cat-like purrings their handsome aunt and their generous and popular uncle.

later than; following

From this reading THE LURE OF GOLDEN HAIR On winter evenings when Gallardo was not at La Rinconada, a company of friends gathered in the dining-room of his house after supper.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading When Nacional came to spend an hour with them, although the visit was rather a matter of duty, the circle was always enlivened.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Among the first arrivals were the leather-worker and his wife, who always had two of their children in the swordsman's home.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among the first arrivals were the leather-worker and his wife, who always had two of their children in the swordsman's home.

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

From this reading When Nacional came to spend an hour with them, although the visit was rather a matter of duty, the circle was always enlivened.

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

From this reading Among the first arrivals were the leather-worker and his wife, who always had two of their children in the swordsman's home.

plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Among the first arrivals were the leather-worker and his wife, who always had two of their children in the swordsman's home.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE LURE OF GOLDEN HAIR On winter evenings when Gallardo was not at La Rinconada, a company of friends gathered in the dining-room of his house after supper.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading They, partly from spontaneous affection and partly by command of their parents, affectionately caressed with kissings and cat-like purrings their handsome aunt and their generous and popular uncle.

the state (usually of a woman) of having no children or being unable to have children

From this reading Carmen, wishing to forget her barrenness and oppressed by the silence of the great dwelling, kept her sister-in-law's youngest children with her most of the time.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Carmen, wishing to forget her barrenness and oppressed by the silence of the great dwelling, kept her sister-in-law's youngest children with her most of the time.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading When Nacional came to spend an hour with them, although the visit was rather a matter of duty, the circle was always enlivened.

past form of “caress” — touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner

From this reading They, partly from spontaneous affection and partly by command of their parents, affectionately caressed with kissings and cat-like purrings their handsome aunt and their generous and popular uncle.

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From this reading Carmen, wishing to forget her barrenness and oppressed by the silence of the great dwelling, kept her sister-in-law's youngest children with her most of the time.

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

From this reading They, partly from spontaneous affection and partly by command of their parents, affectionately caressed with kissings and cat-like purrings their handsome aunt and their generous and popular uncle.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Among the first arrivals were the leather-worker and his wife, who always had two of their children in the swordsman's home.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading When Nacional came to spend an hour with them, although the visit was rather a matter of duty, the circle was always enlivened.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading They, partly from spontaneous affection and partly by command of their parents, affectionately caressed with kissings and cat-like purrings their handsome aunt and their generous and popular uncle.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading THE LURE OF GOLDEN HAIR On winter evenings when Gallardo was not at La Rinconada, a company of friends gathered in the dining-room of his house after supper.

a room used for dining

From this reading THE LURE OF GOLDEN HAIR On winter evenings when Gallardo was not at La Rinconada, a company of friends gathered in the dining-room of his house after supper.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading When Nacional came to spend an hour with them, although the visit was rather a matter of duty, the circle was always enlivened.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading Carmen, wishing to forget her barrenness and oppressed by the silence of the great dwelling, kept her sister-in-law's youngest children with her most of the time.

made sprightly or cheerful

From this reading When Nacional came to spend an hour with them, although the visit was rather a matter of duty, the circle was always enlivened.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE LURE OF GOLDEN HAIR On winter evenings when Gallardo was not at La Rinconada, a company of friends gathered in the dining-room of his house after supper.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Among the first arrivals were the leather-worker and his wife, who always had two of their children in the swordsman's home.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Carmen, wishing to forget her barrenness and oppressed by the silence of the great dwelling, kept her sister-in-law's youngest children with her most of the time.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE LURE OF GOLDEN HAIR On winter evenings when Gallardo was not at La Rinconada, a company of friends gathered in the dining-room of his house after supper.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They, partly from spontaneous affection and partly by command of their parents, affectionately caressed with kissings and cat-like purrings their handsome aunt and their generous and popular uncle.

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From this reading THE LURE OF GOLDEN HAIR On winter evenings when Gallardo was not at La Rinconada, a company of friends gathered in the dining-room of his house after supper.

brought together in one place

From this reading THE LURE OF GOLDEN HAIR On winter evenings when Gallardo was not at La Rinconada, a company of friends gathered in the dining-room of his house after supper.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading They, partly from spontaneous affection and partly by command of their parents, affectionately caressed with kissings and cat-like purrings their handsome aunt and their generous and popular uncle.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading THE LURE OF GOLDEN HAIR On winter evenings when Gallardo was not at La Rinconada, a company of friends gathered in the dining-room of his house after supper.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Carmen, wishing to forget her barrenness and oppressed by the silence of the great dwelling, kept her sister-in-law's youngest children with her most of the time.

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

From this reading Among the first arrivals were the leather-worker and his wife, who always had two of their children in the swordsman's home.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading THE LURE OF GOLDEN HAIR On winter evenings when Gallardo was not at La Rinconada, a company of friends gathered in the dining-room of his house after supper.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading They, partly from spontaneous affection and partly by command of their parents, affectionately caressed with kissings and cat-like purrings their handsome aunt and their generous and popular uncle.

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

From this reading Carmen, wishing to forget her barrenness and oppressed by the silence of the great dwelling, kept her sister-in-law's youngest children with her most of the time.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE LURE OF GOLDEN HAIR On winter evenings when Gallardo was not at La Rinconada, a company of friends gathered in the dining-room of his house after supper.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Among the first arrivals were the leather-worker and his wife, who always had two of their children in the swordsman's home.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading When Nacional came to spend an hour with them, although the visit was rather a matter of duty, the circle was always enlivened.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE LURE OF GOLDEN HAIR On winter evenings when Gallardo was not at La Rinconada, a company of friends gathered in the dining-room of his house after supper.

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

From this reading THE LURE OF GOLDEN HAIR On winter evenings when Gallardo was not at La Rinconada, a company of friends gathered in the dining-room of his house after supper.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Carmen, wishing to forget her barrenness and oppressed by the silence of the great dwelling, kept her sister-in-law's youngest children with her most of the time.

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From this reading They, partly from spontaneous affection and partly by command of their parents, affectionately caressed with kissings and cat-like purrings their handsome aunt and their generous and popular uncle.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading THE LURE OF GOLDEN HAIR On winter evenings when Gallardo was not at La Rinconada, a company of friends gathered in the dining-room of his house after supper.

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From this reading Among the first arrivals were the leather-worker and his wife, who always had two of their children in the swordsman's home.

qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward

From this reading THE LURE OF GOLDEN HAIR On winter evenings when Gallardo was not at La Rinconada, a company of friends gathered in the dining-room of his house after supper.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading When Nacional came to spend an hour with them, although the visit was rather a matter of duty, the circle was always enlivened.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Carmen, wishing to forget her barrenness and oppressed by the silence of the great dwelling, kept her sister-in-law's youngest children with her most of the time.

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From this reading When Nacional came to spend an hour with them, although the visit was rather a matter of duty, the circle was always enlivened.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE LURE OF GOLDEN HAIR On winter evenings when Gallardo was not at La Rinconada, a company of friends gathered in the dining-room of his house after supper.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LURE OF GOLDEN HAIR On winter evenings when Gallardo was not at La Rinconada, a company of friends gathered in the dining-room of his house after supper.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE LURE OF GOLDEN HAIR On winter evenings when Gallardo was not at La Rinconada, a company of friends gathered in the dining-room of his house after supper.

burdened psychologically or mentally

From this reading Carmen, wishing to forget her barrenness and oppressed by the silence of the great dwelling, kept her sister-in-law's youngest children with her most of the time.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading They, partly from spontaneous affection and partly by command of their parents, affectionately caressed with kissings and cat-like purrings their handsome aunt and their generous and popular uncle.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading They, partly from spontaneous affection and partly by command of their parents, affectionately caressed with kissings and cat-like purrings their handsome aunt and their generous and popular uncle.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading They, partly from spontaneous affection and partly by command of their parents, affectionately caressed with kissings and cat-like purrings their handsome aunt and their generous and popular uncle.

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From this reading They, partly from spontaneous affection and partly by command of their parents, affectionately caressed with kissings and cat-like purrings their handsome aunt and their generous and popular uncle.

on the contrary

From this reading When Nacional came to spend an hour with them, although the visit was rather a matter of duty, the circle was always enlivened.

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From this reading THE LURE OF GOLDEN HAIR On winter evenings when Gallardo was not at La Rinconada, a company of friends gathered in the dining-room of his house after supper.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Carmen, wishing to forget her barrenness and oppressed by the silence of the great dwelling, kept her sister-in-law's youngest children with her most of the time.

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From this reading Carmen, wishing to forget her barrenness and oppressed by the silence of the great dwelling, kept her sister-in-law's youngest children with her most of the time.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading When Nacional came to spend an hour with them, although the visit was rather a matter of duty, the circle was always enlivened.

happening or arising without apparent external cause

From this reading They, partly from spontaneous affection and partly by command of their parents, affectionately caressed with kissings and cat-like purrings their handsome aunt and their generous and popular uncle.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading THE LURE OF GOLDEN HAIR On winter evenings when Gallardo was not at La Rinconada, a company of friends gathered in the dining-room of his house after supper.

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

From this reading Among the first arrivals were the leather-worker and his wife, who always had two of their children in the swordsman's home.

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

From this reading THE LURE OF GOLDEN HAIR On winter evenings when Gallardo was not at La Rinconada, a company of friends gathered in the dining-room of his house after supper.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Among the first arrivals were the leather-worker and his wife, who always had two of their children in the swordsman's home.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When Nacional came to spend an hour with them, although the visit was rather a matter of duty, the circle was always enlivened.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They, partly from spontaneous affection and partly by command of their parents, affectionately caressed with kissings and cat-like purrings their handsome aunt and their generous and popular uncle.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Carmen, wishing to forget her barrenness and oppressed by the silence of the great dwelling, kept her sister-in-law's youngest children with her most of the time.

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

From this reading Carmen, wishing to forget her barrenness and oppressed by the silence of the great dwelling, kept her sister-in-law's youngest children with her most of the time.

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

From this reading Among the first arrivals were the leather-worker and his wife, who always had two of their children in the swordsman's home.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading They, partly from spontaneous affection and partly by command of their parents, affectionately caressed with kissings and cat-like purrings their handsome aunt and their generous and popular uncle.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading When Nacional came to spend an hour with them, although the visit was rather a matter of duty, the circle was always enlivened.

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

From this reading THE LURE OF GOLDEN HAIR On winter evenings when Gallardo was not at La Rinconada, a company of friends gathered in the dining-room of his house after supper.

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

From this reading Among the first arrivals were the leather-worker and his wife, who always had two of their children in the swordsman's home.

at the time that

From this reading THE LURE OF GOLDEN HAIR On winter evenings when Gallardo was not at La Rinconada, a company of friends gathered in the dining-room of his house after supper.

which person or people

From this reading Among the first arrivals were the leather-worker and his wife, who always had two of their children in the swordsman's home.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Among the first arrivals were the leather-worker and his wife, who always had two of their children in the swordsman's home.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading THE LURE OF GOLDEN HAIR On winter evenings when Gallardo was not at La Rinconada, a company of friends gathered in the dining-room of his house after supper.

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading Carmen, wishing to forget her barrenness and oppressed by the silence of the great dwelling, kept her sister-in-law's youngest children with her most of the time.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Carmen, wishing to forget her barrenness and oppressed by the silence of the great dwelling, kept her sister-in-law's youngest children with her most of the time.

superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Carmen, wishing to forget her barrenness and oppressed by the silence of the great dwelling, kept her sister-in-law's youngest children with her most of the time.