used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The latter carried on the conspiracy as smoothly as silk; he had come to an understanding with the secretary of the Count of Doña Mencia, who was expecting to contribute the money realized from a sale of some Government bonds in Madrid.
agitateverbUS /ˈædʒəteɪt/
try to stir up public opinion
From this reading It was also convenient for Quentin to have Pacheco agitate the people; if the agitation was successful, he would profit by it; if not, he would peacefully retire.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading It was also convenient for Quentin to have Pacheco agitate the people; if the agitation was successful, he would profit by it; if not, he would peacefully retire.
in addition
From this reading It was also convenient for Quentin to have Pacheco agitate the people; if the agitation was successful, he would profit by it; if not, he would peacefully retire.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The latter carried on the conspiracy as smoothly as silk; he had come to an understanding with the secretary of the Count of Doña Mencia, who was expecting to contribute the money realized from a sale of some Government bonds in Madrid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading María Lucena’s mother opened the door and conducted him into the bedroom.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Some days later, Quentin had not yet arisen when Pacheco presented himself at his house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The latter carried on the conspiracy as smoothly as silk; he had come to an understanding with the secretary of the Count of Doña Mencia, who was expecting to contribute the money realized from a sale of some Government bonds in Madrid.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Some days later, Quentin had not yet arisen when Pacheco presented himself at his house.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading María Lucena’s mother opened the door and conducted him into the bedroom.
bondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading The latter carried on the conspiracy as smoothly as silk; he had come to an understanding with the secretary of the Count of Doña Mencia, who was expecting to contribute the money realized from a sale of some Government bonds in Madrid.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was also convenient for Quentin to have Pacheco agitate the people; if the agitation was successful, he would profit by it; if not, he would peacefully retire.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The latter carried on the conspiracy as smoothly as silk; he had come to an understanding with the secretary of the Count of Doña Mencia, who was expecting to contribute the money realized from a sale of some Government bonds in Madrid.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The latter carried on the conspiracy as smoothly as silk; he had come to an understanding with the secretary of the Count of Doña Mencia, who was expecting to contribute the money realized from a sale of some Government bonds in Madrid.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading María Lucena’s mother opened the door and conducted him into the bedroom.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading The latter carried on the conspiracy as smoothly as silk; he had come to an understanding with the secretary of the Count of Doña Mencia, who was expecting to contribute the money realized from a sale of some Government bonds in Madrid.
contributeverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/
bestow a quality on
From this reading The latter carried on the conspiracy as smoothly as silk; he had come to an understanding with the secretary of the Count of Doña Mencia, who was expecting to contribute the money realized from a sale of some Government bonds in Madrid.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading PROJECTS It was very convenient for Quentin to have Pacheco in Cordova.
CordovanounUS /ˌkɔːrˈdoʊvə/
Spanish explorer who discovered Yucatan (1475-1526)
From this reading PROJECTS It was very convenient for Quentin to have Pacheco in Cordova.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading The latter carried on the conspiracy as smoothly as silk; he had come to an understanding with the secretary of the Count of Doña Mencia, who was expecting to contribute the money realized from a sale of some Government bonds in Madrid.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Some days later, Quentin had not yet arisen when Pacheco presented himself at his house.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading María Lucena’s mother opened the door and conducted him into the bedroom.
Doña
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From this reading The latter carried on the conspiracy as smoothly as silk; he had come to an understanding with the secretary of the Count of Doña Mencia, who was expecting to contribute the money realized from a sale of some Government bonds in Madrid.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading The latter carried on the conspiracy as smoothly as silk; he had come to an understanding with the secretary of the Count of Doña Mencia, who was expecting to contribute the money realized from a sale of some Government bonds in Madrid.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PROJECTS It was very convenient for Quentin to have Pacheco in Cordova.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The latter carried on the conspiracy as smoothly as silk; he had come to an understanding with the secretary of the Count of Doña Mencia, who was expecting to contribute the money realized from a sale of some Government bonds in Madrid.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The latter carried on the conspiracy as smoothly as silk; he had come to an understanding with the secretary of the Count of Doña Mencia, who was expecting to contribute the money realized from a sale of some Government bonds in Madrid.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The latter carried on the conspiracy as smoothly as silk; he had come to an understanding with the secretary of the Count of Doña Mencia, who was expecting to contribute the money realized from a sale of some Government bonds in Madrid.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading PROJECTS It was very convenient for Quentin to have Pacheco in Cordova.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The latter carried on the conspiracy as smoothly as silk; he had come to an understanding with the secretary of the Count of Doña Mencia, who was expecting to contribute the money realized from a sale of some Government bonds in Madrid.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading María Lucena’s mother opened the door and conducted him into the bedroom.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Some days later, Quentin had not yet arisen when Pacheco presented himself at his house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Some days later, Quentin had not yet arisen when Pacheco presented himself at his house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Some days later, Quentin had not yet arisen when Pacheco presented himself at his house.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was also convenient for Quentin to have Pacheco agitate the people; if the agitation was successful, he would profit by it; if not, he would peacefully retire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PROJECTS It was very convenient for Quentin to have Pacheco in Cordova.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading María Lucena’s mother opened the door and conducted him into the bedroom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PROJECTS It was very convenient for Quentin to have Pacheco in Cordova.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Some days later, Quentin had not yet arisen when Pacheco presented himself at his house.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter carried on the conspiracy as smoothly as silk; he had come to an understanding with the secretary of the Count of Doña Mencia, who was expecting to contribute the money realized from a sale of some Government bonds in Madrid.
Lucena's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading María Lucena’s mother opened the door and conducted him into the bedroom.
MadridnounUS /məˈdrɪd/
the capital and largest city situated centrally in Spain; home of an outstanding art museum
From this reading The latter carried on the conspiracy as smoothly as silk; he had come to an understanding with the secretary of the Count of Doña Mencia, who was expecting to contribute the money realized from a sale of some Government bonds in Madrid.
María
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading María Lucena’s mother opened the door and conducted him into the bedroom.
Mencia
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From this reading The latter carried on the conspiracy as smoothly as silk; he had come to an understanding with the secretary of the Count of Doña Mencia, who was expecting to contribute the money realized from a sale of some Government bonds in Madrid.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The latter carried on the conspiracy as smoothly as silk; he had come to an understanding with the secretary of the Count of Doña Mencia, who was expecting to contribute the money realized from a sale of some Government bonds in Madrid.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading María Lucena’s mother opened the door and conducted him into the bedroom.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was also convenient for Quentin to have Pacheco agitate the people; if the agitation was successful, he would profit by it; if not, he would peacefully retire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The latter carried on the conspiracy as smoothly as silk; he had come to an understanding with the secretary of the Count of Doña Mencia, who was expecting to contribute the money realized from a sale of some Government bonds in Madrid.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The latter carried on the conspiracy as smoothly as silk; he had come to an understanding with the secretary of the Count of Doña Mencia, who was expecting to contribute the money realized from a sale of some Government bonds in Madrid.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading María Lucena’s mother opened the door and conducted him into the bedroom.
Pacheco
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From this reading PROJECTS It was very convenient for Quentin to have Pacheco in Cordova.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading It was also convenient for Quentin to have Pacheco agitate the people; if the agitation was successful, he would profit by it; if not, he would peacefully retire.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It was also convenient for Quentin to have Pacheco agitate the people; if the agitation was successful, he would profit by it; if not, he would peacefully retire.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Some days later, Quentin had not yet arisen when Pacheco presented himself at his house.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading It was also convenient for Quentin to have Pacheco agitate the people; if the agitation was successful, he would profit by it; if not, he would peacefully retire.
PROJECTSnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading PROJECTS It was very convenient for Quentin to have Pacheco in Cordova.
Quentin
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From this reading PROJECTS It was very convenient for Quentin to have Pacheco in Cordova.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The latter carried on the conspiracy as smoothly as silk; he had come to an understanding with the secretary of the Count of Doña Mencia, who was expecting to contribute the money realized from a sale of some Government bonds in Madrid.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading It was also convenient for Quentin to have Pacheco agitate the people; if the agitation was successful, he would profit by it; if not, he would peacefully retire.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading The latter carried on the conspiracy as smoothly as silk; he had come to an understanding with the secretary of the Count of Doña Mencia, who was expecting to contribute the money realized from a sale of some Government bonds in Madrid.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading The latter carried on the conspiracy as smoothly as silk; he had come to an understanding with the secretary of the Count of Doña Mencia, who was expecting to contribute the money realized from a sale of some Government bonds in Madrid.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading The latter carried on the conspiracy as smoothly as silk; he had come to an understanding with the secretary of the Count of Doña Mencia, who was expecting to contribute the money realized from a sale of some Government bonds in Madrid.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading The latter carried on the conspiracy as smoothly as silk; he had come to an understanding with the secretary of the Count of Doña Mencia, who was expecting to contribute the money realized from a sale of some Government bonds in Madrid.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The latter carried on the conspiracy as smoothly as silk; he had come to an understanding with the secretary of the Count of Doña Mencia, who was expecting to contribute the money realized from a sale of some Government bonds in Madrid.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading It was also convenient for Quentin to have Pacheco agitate the people; if the agitation was successful, he would profit by it; if not, he would peacefully retire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The latter carried on the conspiracy as smoothly as silk; he had come to an understanding with the secretary of the Count of Doña Mencia, who was expecting to contribute the money realized from a sale of some Government bonds in Madrid.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PROJECTS It was very convenient for Quentin to have Pacheco in Cordova.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading The latter carried on the conspiracy as smoothly as silk; he had come to an understanding with the secretary of the Count of Doña Mencia, who was expecting to contribute the money realized from a sale of some Government bonds in Madrid.
precisely as stated
From this reading PROJECTS It was very convenient for Quentin to have Pacheco in Cordova.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PROJECTS It was very convenient for Quentin to have Pacheco in Cordova.
at the time that
From this reading Some days later, Quentin had not yet arisen when Pacheco presented himself at his house.
which person or people
From this reading The latter carried on the conspiracy as smoothly as silk; he had come to an understanding with the secretary of the Count of Doña Mencia, who was expecting to contribute the money realized from a sale of some Government bonds in Madrid.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The latter carried on the conspiracy as smoothly as silk; he had come to an understanding with the secretary of the Count of Doña Mencia, who was expecting to contribute the money realized from a sale of some Government bonds in Madrid.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was also convenient for Quentin to have Pacheco agitate the people; if the agitation was successful, he would profit by it; if not, he would peacefully retire.
but in spite of that
From this reading Some days later, Quentin had not yet arisen when Pacheco presented himself at his house.
