used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The manager tried to encourage his _matador_, counselling him to walk straight up to the bulls--"_Zas!_ a thrust and thou wilt put him in thy pocket."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES Just at that time Gallardo received several letters from Don Jose and from Carmen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But underlying his enthusiasm a certain depression might be detected, as if his faith were dwindling and he had begun to doubt that Gallardo was "the greatest man in the world."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES Just at that time Gallardo received several letters from Don Jose and from Carmen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But underlying his enthusiasm a certain depression might be detected, as if his faith were dwindling and he had begun to doubt that Gallardo was "the greatest man in the world."
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But underlying his enthusiasm a certain depression might be detected, as if his faith were dwindling and he had begun to doubt that Gallardo was "the greatest man in the world."
BEHINDprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES Just at that time Gallardo received several letters from Don Jose and from Carmen.
bull-fight
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From this reading The last bull-fight in Madrid disheartened Don Jose completely.
bullsnounUS /bʊlz/
plural of “bull” — uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading The manager tried to encourage his _matador_, counselling him to walk straight up to the bulls--"_Zas!_ a thrust and thou wilt put him in thy pocket."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But underlying his enthusiasm a certain depression might be detected, as if his faith were dwindling and he had begun to doubt that Gallardo was "the greatest man in the world."
Carmen
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From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES Just at that time Gallardo received several letters from Don Jose and from Carmen.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading But underlying his enthusiasm a certain depression might be detected, as if his faith were dwindling and he had begun to doubt that Gallardo was "the greatest man in the world."
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The last bull-fight in Madrid disheartened Don Jose completely.
counsellingnoun
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading The manager tried to encourage his _matador_, counselling him to walk straight up to the bulls--"_Zas!_ a thrust and thou wilt put him in thy pocket."
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading But underlying his enthusiasm a certain depression might be detected, as if his faith were dwindling and he had begun to doubt that Gallardo was "the greatest man in the world."
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading But underlying his enthusiasm a certain depression might be detected, as if his faith were dwindling and he had begun to doubt that Gallardo was "the greatest man in the world."
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading He knew of the discontent and hostility with which the public received him.
disheartenedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading The last bull-fight in Madrid disheartened Don Jose completely.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES Just at that time Gallardo received several letters from Don Jose and from Carmen.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading But underlying his enthusiasm a certain depression might be detected, as if his faith were dwindling and he had begun to doubt that Gallardo was "the greatest man in the world."
dwindlingadjectiveUS /ˈdwɪndəlɪŋ/
gradually decreasing until little remains
From this reading But underlying his enthusiasm a certain depression might be detected, as if his faith were dwindling and he had begun to doubt that Gallardo was "the greatest man in the world."
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading The manager tried to encourage his _matador_, counselling him to walk straight up to the bulls--"_Zas!_ a thrust and thou wilt put him in thy pocket."
a feeling of excitement
From this reading But underlying his enthusiasm a certain depression might be detected, as if his faith were dwindling and he had begun to doubt that Gallardo was "the greatest man in the world."
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading But underlying his enthusiasm a certain depression might be detected, as if his faith were dwindling and he had begun to doubt that Gallardo was "the greatest man in the world."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES Just at that time Gallardo received several letters from Don Jose and from Carmen.
Gallardo
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From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES Just at that time Gallardo received several letters from Don Jose and from Carmen.
highest in quality
From this reading But underlying his enthusiasm a certain depression might be detected, as if his faith were dwindling and he had begun to doubt that Gallardo was "the greatest man in the world."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But underlying his enthusiasm a certain depression might be detected, as if his faith were dwindling and he had begun to doubt that Gallardo was "the greatest man in the world."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But underlying his enthusiasm a certain depression might be detected, as if his faith were dwindling and he had begun to doubt that Gallardo was "the greatest man in the world."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The manager tried to encourage his _matador_, counselling him to walk straight up to the bulls--"_Zas!_ a thrust and thou wilt put him in thy pocket."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The manager tried to encourage his _matador_, counselling him to walk straight up to the bulls--"_Zas!_ a thrust and thou wilt put him in thy pocket."
hostilitynounUS /hɑːˈstɪləti/
a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition
From this reading He knew of the discontent and hostility with which the public received him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But underlying his enthusiasm a certain depression might be detected, as if his faith were dwindling and he had begun to doubt that Gallardo was "the greatest man in the world."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The manager tried to encourage his _matador_, counselling him to walk straight up to the bulls--"_Zas!_ a thrust and thou wilt put him in thy pocket."
Jose
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From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES Just at that time Gallardo received several letters from Don Jose and from Carmen.
and nothing more
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES Just at that time Gallardo received several letters from Don Jose and from Carmen.
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 He knew of the discontent and hostility with which the public received him.
immediately past
From this reading The last bull-fight in Madrid disheartened Don Jose completely.
the literary culture
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES Just at that time Gallardo received several letters from Don Jose and from Carmen.
MadridnounUS /məˈdrɪd/
the capital and largest city situated centrally in Spain; home of an outstanding art museum
From this reading The last bull-fight in Madrid disheartened Don Jose completely.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But underlying his enthusiasm a certain depression might be detected, as if his faith were dwindling and he had begun to doubt that Gallardo was "the greatest man in the world."
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading The manager tried to encourage his _matador_, counselling him to walk straight up to the bulls--"_Zas!_ a thrust and thou wilt put him in thy pocket."
matadornounUS /ˈmætədɔːr/
the principal bullfighter who is appointed to make the final passes and kill the bull
From this reading The manager tried to encourage his _matador_, counselling him to walk straight up to the bulls--"_Zas!_ a thrust and thou wilt put him in thy pocket."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But underlying his enthusiasm a certain depression might be detected, as if his faith were dwindling and he had begun to doubt that Gallardo was "the greatest man in the world."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He knew of the discontent and hostility with which the public received him.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading The manager tried to encourage his _matador_, counselling him to walk straight up to the bulls--"_Zas!_ a thrust and thou wilt put him in thy pocket."
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading He knew of the discontent and hostility with which the public received him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The manager tried to encourage his _matador_, counselling him to walk straight up to the bulls--"_Zas!_ a thrust and thou wilt put him in thy pocket."
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES Just at that time Gallardo received several letters from Don Jose and from Carmen.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES Just at that time Gallardo received several letters from Don Jose and from Carmen.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES Just at that time Gallardo received several letters from Don Jose and from Carmen.
successive (without a break)
From this reading The manager tried to encourage his _matador_, counselling him to walk straight up to the bulls--"_Zas!_ a thrust and thou wilt put him in thy pocket."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES Just at that time Gallardo received several letters from Don Jose and from Carmen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES Just at that time Gallardo received several letters from Don Jose and from Carmen.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading The manager tried to encourage his _matador_, counselling him to walk straight up to the bulls--"_Zas!_ a thrust and thou wilt put him in thy pocket."
push forcefully
From this reading The manager tried to encourage his _matador_, counselling him to walk straight up to the bulls--"_Zas!_ a thrust and thou wilt put him in thy pocket."
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading The manager tried to encourage his _matador_, counselling him to walk straight up to the bulls--"_Zas!_ a thrust and thou wilt put him in thy pocket."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES Just at that time Gallardo received several letters from Don Jose and from Carmen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The manager tried to encourage his _matador_, counselling him to walk straight up to the bulls--"_Zas!_ a thrust and thou wilt put him in thy pocket."
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The manager tried to encourage his _matador_, counselling him to walk straight up to the bulls--"_Zas!_ a thrust and thou wilt put him in thy pocket."
underlyingadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/
in the nature of something though not readily apparent
From this reading But underlying his enthusiasm a certain depression might be detected, as if his faith were dwindling and he had begun to doubt that Gallardo was "the greatest man in the world."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The manager tried to encourage his _matador_, counselling him to walk straight up to the bulls--"_Zas!_ a thrust and thou wilt put him in thy pocket."
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The manager tried to encourage his _matador_, counselling him to walk straight up to the bulls--"_Zas!_ a thrust and thou wilt put him in thy pocket."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But underlying his enthusiasm a certain depression might be detected, as if his faith were dwindling and he had begun to doubt that Gallardo was "the greatest man in the world."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But underlying his enthusiasm a certain depression might be detected, as if his faith were dwindling and he had begun to doubt that Gallardo was "the greatest man in the world."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He knew of the discontent and hostility with which the public received him.
wiltmodal verbUS /wɪlt/
an old form of “will”, used with “thou”
From this reading The manager tried to encourage his _matador_, counselling him to walk straight up to the bulls--"_Zas!_ a thrust and thou wilt put him in thy pocket."
in the company of; together with
From this reading He knew of the discontent and hostility with which the public received him.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But underlying his enthusiasm a certain depression might be detected, as if his faith were dwindling and he had begun to doubt that Gallardo was "the greatest man in the world."
Zas
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From this reading The manager tried to encourage his _matador_, counselling him to walk straight up to the bulls--"_Zas!_ a thrust and thou wilt put him in thy pocket."
