Chapter XIX

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

From this reading THE TAVERN IN THE CALLE DEL BODEGONCILLO The tavern was a small one; it had a red counter covered with zinc, a door at one side through which one passed into a large cellar lit by two smoky oil lamps and several black lanterns.

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

From this reading Quentin and Springer entered, traversed the outer room, then crossed the cellar, where there were several occupied tables, and sat down at a small one in the light of an oil lamp.

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

From this reading THE TAVERN IN THE CALLE DEL BODEGONCILLO The tavern was a small one; it had a red counter covered with zinc, a door at one side through which one passed into a large cellar lit by two smoky oil lamps and several black lanterns.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He clapped his hands, and the landlord, a man by the name of El Pullí, appeared; he ordered some crabs, a ration of fried fish, and a bottle of Montilla.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE TAVERN IN THE CALLE DEL BODEGONCILLO The tavern was a small one; it had a red counter covered with zinc, a door at one side through which one passed into a large cellar lit by two smoky oil lamps and several black lanterns.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading THE TAVERN IN THE CALLE DEL BODEGONCILLO The tavern was a small one; it had a red counter covered with zinc, a door at one side through which one passed into a large cellar lit by two smoky oil lamps and several black lanterns.

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

From this reading THE TAVERN IN THE CALLE DEL BODEGONCILLO The tavern was a small one; it had a red counter covered with zinc, a door at one side through which one passed into a large cellar lit by two smoky oil lamps and several black lanterns.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading He clapped his hands, and the landlord, a man by the name of El Pullí, appeared; he ordered some crabs, a ration of fried fish, and a bottle of Montilla.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE TAVERN IN THE CALLE DEL BODEGONCILLO The tavern was a small one; it had a red counter covered with zinc, a door at one side through which one passed into a large cellar lit by two smoky oil lamps and several black lanterns.

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

From this reading THE TAVERN IN THE CALLE DEL BODEGONCILLO The tavern was a small one; it had a red counter covered with zinc, a door at one side through which one passed into a large cellar lit by two smoky oil lamps and several black lanterns.

the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading THE TAVERN IN THE CALLE DEL BODEGONCILLO The tavern was a small one; it had a red counter covered with zinc, a door at one side through which one passed into a large cellar lit by two smoky oil lamps and several black lanterns.

inflected form of “clap” — put quickly or forcibly

From this reading He clapped his hands, and the landlord, a man by the name of El Pullí, appeared; he ordered some crabs, a ration of fried fish, and a bottle of Montilla.

a large gathering of people

From this reading That night there was a great concourse and influx of people in the place.

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading THE TAVERN IN THE CALLE DEL BODEGONCILLO The tavern was a small one; it had a red counter covered with zinc, a door at one side through which one passed into a large cellar lit by two smoky oil lamps and several black lanterns.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading THE TAVERN IN THE CALLE DEL BODEGONCILLO The tavern was a small one; it had a red counter covered with zinc, a door at one side through which one passed into a large cellar lit by two smoky oil lamps and several black lanterns.

infestation of the pubic hair by crab lice

From this reading He clapped his hands, and the landlord, a man by the name of El Pullí, appeared; he ordered some crabs, a ration of fried fish, and a bottle of Montilla.

placed crosswise

From this reading Quentin and Springer entered, traversed the outer room, then crossed the cellar, where there were several occupied tables, and sat down at a small one in the light of an oil lamp.

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

From this reading THE TAVERN IN THE CALLE DEL BODEGONCILLO The tavern was a small one; it had a red counter covered with zinc, a door at one side through which one passed into a large cellar lit by two smoky oil lamps and several black lanterns.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading THE TAVERN IN THE CALLE DEL BODEGONCILLO The tavern was a small one; it had a red counter covered with zinc, a door at one side through which one passed into a large cellar lit by two smoky oil lamps and several black lanterns.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Quentin and Springer entered, traversed the outer room, then crossed the cellar, where there were several occupied tables, and sat down at a small one in the light of an oil lamp.

angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

From this reading He clapped his hands, and the landlord, a man by the name of El Pullí, appeared; he ordered some crabs, a ration of fried fish, and a bottle of Montilla.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Quentin and Springer entered, traversed the outer room, then crossed the cellar, where there were several occupied tables, and sat down at a small one in the light of an oil lamp.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading He clapped his hands, and the landlord, a man by the name of El Pullí, appeared; he ordered some crabs, a ration of fried fish, and a bottle of Montilla.

cooked by frying in fat

From this reading He clapped his hands, and the landlord, a man by the name of El Pullí, appeared; he ordered some crabs, a ration of fried fish, and a bottle of Montilla.

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

From this reading That night there was a great concourse and influx of people in the place.

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

From this reading THE TAVERN IN THE CALLE DEL BODEGONCILLO The tavern was a small one; it had a red counter covered with zinc, a door at one side through which one passed into a large cellar lit by two smoky oil lamps and several black lanterns.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He clapped his hands, and the landlord, a man by the name of El Pullí, appeared; he ordered some crabs, a ration of fried fish, and a bottle of Montilla.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He clapped his hands, and the landlord, a man by the name of El Pullí, appeared; he ordered some crabs, a ration of fried fish, and a bottle of Montilla.

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

From this reading He clapped his hands, and the landlord, a man by the name of El Pullí, appeared; he ordered some crabs, a ration of fried fish, and a bottle of Montilla.

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

From this reading THE TAVERN IN THE CALLE DEL BODEGONCILLO The tavern was a small one; it had a red counter covered with zinc, a door at one side through which one passed into a large cellar lit by two smoky oil lamps and several black lanterns.

the process of flowing in

From this reading That night there was a great concourse and influx of people in the place.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE TAVERN IN THE CALLE DEL BODEGONCILLO The tavern was a small one; it had a red counter covered with zinc, a door at one side through which one passed into a large cellar lit by two smoky oil lamps and several black lanterns.

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

From this reading “This is our table,” said Quentin.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE TAVERN IN THE CALLE DEL BODEGONCILLO The tavern was a small one; it had a red counter covered with zinc, a door at one side through which one passed into a large cellar lit by two smoky oil lamps and several black lanterns.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading Quentin and Springer entered, traversed the outer room, then crossed the cellar, where there were several occupied tables, and sat down at a small one in the light of an oil lamp.

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading THE TAVERN IN THE CALLE DEL BODEGONCILLO The tavern was a small one; it had a red counter covered with zinc, a door at one side through which one passed into a large cellar lit by two smoky oil lamps and several black lanterns.

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading He clapped his hands, and the landlord, a man by the name of El Pullí, appeared; he ordered some crabs, a ration of fried fish, and a bottle of Montilla.

plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case

From this reading THE TAVERN IN THE CALLE DEL BODEGONCILLO The tavern was a small one; it had a red counter covered with zinc, a door at one side through which one passed into a large cellar lit by two smoky oil lamps and several black lanterns.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE TAVERN IN THE CALLE DEL BODEGONCILLO The tavern was a small one; it had a red counter covered with zinc, a door at one side through which one passed into a large cellar lit by two smoky oil lamps and several black lanterns.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Quentin and Springer entered, traversed the outer room, then crossed the cellar, where there were several occupied tables, and sat down at a small one in the light of an oil lamp.

provided with artificial light

From this reading THE TAVERN IN THE CALLE DEL BODEGONCILLO The tavern was a small one; it had a red counter covered with zinc, a door at one side through which one passed into a large cellar lit by two smoky oil lamps and several black lanterns.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He clapped his hands, and the landlord, a man by the name of El Pullí, appeared; he ordered some crabs, a ration of fried fish, and a bottle of Montilla.

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

From this reading He clapped his hands, and the landlord, a man by the name of El Pullí, appeared; he ordered some crabs, a ration of fried fish, and a bottle of Montilla.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He clapped his hands, and the landlord, a man by the name of El Pullí, appeared; he ordered some crabs, a ration of fried fish, and a bottle of Montilla.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading That night there was a great concourse and influx of people in the place.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Quentin and Springer entered, traversed the outer room, then crossed the cellar, where there were several occupied tables, and sat down at a small one in the light of an oil lamp.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading That night there was a great concourse and influx of people in the place.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading THE TAVERN IN THE CALLE DEL BODEGONCILLO The tavern was a small one; it had a red counter covered with zinc, a door at one side through which one passed into a large cellar lit by two smoky oil lamps and several black lanterns.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE TAVERN IN THE CALLE DEL BODEGONCILLO The tavern was a small one; it had a red counter covered with zinc, a door at one side through which one passed into a large cellar lit by two smoky oil lamps and several black lanterns.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading He clapped his hands, and the landlord, a man by the name of El Pullí, appeared; he ordered some crabs, a ration of fried fish, and a bottle of Montilla.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “This is our table,” said Quentin.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading Quentin and Springer entered, traversed the outer room, then crossed the cellar, where there were several occupied tables, and sat down at a small one in the light of an oil lamp.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading THE TAVERN IN THE CALLE DEL BODEGONCILLO The tavern was a small one; it had a red counter covered with zinc, a door at one side through which one passed into a large cellar lit by two smoky oil lamps and several black lanterns.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading That night there was a great concourse and influx of people in the place.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading That night there was a great concourse and influx of people in the place.

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

From this reading He clapped his hands, and the landlord, a man by the name of El Pullí, appeared; he ordered some crabs, a ration of fried fish, and a bottle of Montilla.

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

From this reading Quentin and Springer entered, traversed the outer room, then crossed the cellar, where there were several occupied tables, and sat down at a small one in the light of an oil lamp.

the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)

From this reading He clapped his hands, and the landlord, a man by the name of El Pullí, appeared; he ordered some crabs, a ration of fried fish, and a bottle of Montilla.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading THE TAVERN IN THE CALLE DEL BODEGONCILLO The tavern was a small one; it had a red counter covered with zinc, a door at one side through which one passed into a large cellar lit by two smoky oil lamps and several black lanterns.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Quentin and Springer entered, traversed the outer room, then crossed the cellar, where there were several occupied tables, and sat down at a small one in the light of an oil lamp.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “This is our table,” said Quentin.

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

From this reading Quentin and Springer entered, traversed the outer room, then crossed the cellar, where there were several occupied tables, and sat down at a small one in the light of an oil lamp.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading THE TAVERN IN THE CALLE DEL BODEGONCILLO The tavern was a small one; it had a red counter covered with zinc, a door at one side through which one passed into a large cellar lit by two smoky oil lamps and several black lanterns.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading THE TAVERN IN THE CALLE DEL BODEGONCILLO The tavern was a small one; it had a red counter covered with zinc, a door at one side through which one passed into a large cellar lit by two smoky oil lamps and several black lanterns.

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

From this reading THE TAVERN IN THE CALLE DEL BODEGONCILLO The tavern was a small one; it had a red counter covered with zinc, a door at one side through which one passed into a large cellar lit by two smoky oil lamps and several black lanterns.

marked by or emitting or filled with smoke

From this reading THE TAVERN IN THE CALLE DEL BODEGONCILLO The tavern was a small one; it had a red counter covered with zinc, a door at one side through which one passed into a large cellar lit by two smoky oil lamps and several black lanterns.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He clapped his hands, and the landlord, a man by the name of El Pullí, appeared; he ordered some crabs, a ration of fried fish, and a bottle of Montilla.

the lowest stone in an arch -- from which it springs

From this reading Quentin and Springer entered, traversed the outer room, then crossed the cellar, where there were several occupied tables, and sat down at a small one in the light of an oil lamp.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading “This is our table,” said Quentin.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Quentin and Springer entered, traversed the outer room, then crossed the cellar, where there were several occupied tables, and sat down at a small one in the light of an oil lamp.

a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks

From this reading THE TAVERN IN THE CALLE DEL BODEGONCILLO The tavern was a small one; it had a red counter covered with zinc, a door at one side through which one passed into a large cellar lit by two smoky oil lamps and several black lanterns.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That night there was a great concourse and influx of people in the place.

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

From this reading THE TAVERN IN THE CALLE DEL BODEGONCILLO The tavern was a small one; it had a red counter covered with zinc, a door at one side through which one passed into a large cellar lit by two smoky oil lamps and several black lanterns.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Quentin and Springer entered, traversed the outer room, then crossed the cellar, where there were several occupied tables, and sat down at a small one in the light of an oil lamp.

in or at that place or location

From this reading That night there was a great concourse and influx of people in the place.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “This is our table,” said Quentin.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE TAVERN IN THE CALLE DEL BODEGONCILLO The tavern was a small one; it had a red counter covered with zinc, a door at one side through which one passed into a large cellar lit by two smoky oil lamps and several black lanterns.

past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading Quentin and Springer entered, traversed the outer room, then crossed the cellar, where there were several occupied tables, and sat down at a small one in the light of an oil lamp.

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

From this reading THE TAVERN IN THE CALLE DEL BODEGONCILLO The tavern was a small one; it had a red counter covered with zinc, a door at one side through which one passed into a large cellar lit by two smoky oil lamps and several black lanterns.

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

From this reading THE TAVERN IN THE CALLE DEL BODEGONCILLO The tavern was a small one; it had a red counter covered with zinc, a door at one side through which one passed into a large cellar lit by two smoky oil lamps and several black lanterns.

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

From this reading Quentin and Springer entered, traversed the outer room, then crossed the cellar, where there were several occupied tables, and sat down at a small one in the light of an oil lamp.

in or at the place that

From this reading Quentin and Springer entered, traversed the outer room, then crossed the cellar, where there were several occupied tables, and sat down at a small one in the light of an oil lamp.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE TAVERN IN THE CALLE DEL BODEGONCILLO The tavern was a small one; it had a red counter covered with zinc, a door at one side through which one passed into a large cellar lit by two smoky oil lamps and several black lanterns.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE TAVERN IN THE CALLE DEL BODEGONCILLO The tavern was a small one; it had a red counter covered with zinc, a door at one side through which one passed into a large cellar lit by two smoky oil lamps and several black lanterns.

a bluish-white lustrous metallic element; brittle at ordinary temperatures but malleable when heated; used in a wide variety of alloys and in galvanizing iron; it occurs naturally as zinc sulphide in zinc blende

From this reading THE TAVERN IN THE CALLE DEL BODEGONCILLO The tavern was a small one; it had a red counter covered with zinc, a door at one side through which one passed into a large cellar lit by two smoky oil lamps and several black lanterns.