used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HALF-BREED'S TRICK Evelyn found the time pass heavily at Valverde.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After an hour's superintendence of her half-breed servants' work, she spent most of the day in sleep.
alcalde's
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From this reading The town was hot and uninteresting, although she did not see much of it, for it was only when the glaring sunshine had faded off the narrow streets that she was allowed a leisurely stroll in company with the _alcalde's_ wife.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The town was hot and uninteresting, although she did not see much of it, for it was only when the glaring sunshine had faded off the narrow streets that she was allowed a leisurely stroll in company with the _alcalde's_ wife.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The town was hot and uninteresting, although she did not see much of it, for it was only when the glaring sunshine had faded off the narrow streets that she was allowed a leisurely stroll in company with the _alcalde's_ wife.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Senora Herrero, who was stout and placid, and always dressed in black, spoke no English, and only a few words of French.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After an hour's superintendence of her half-breed servants' work, she spent most of the day in sleep.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The town was hot and uninteresting, although she did not see much of it, for it was only when the glaring sunshine had faded off the narrow streets that she was allowed a leisurely stroll in company with the _alcalde's_ wife.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A HALF-BREED'S TRICK Evelyn found the time pass heavily at Valverde.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Senora Herrero, who was stout and placid, and always dressed in black, spoke no English, and only a few words of French.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Yet she was careful of her guest's comfort, and in this respect Evelyn had no cause for complaint.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Yet she was careful of her guest's comfort, and in this respect Evelyn had no cause for complaint.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Yet she was careful of her guest's comfort, and in this respect Evelyn had no cause for complaint.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The town was hot and uninteresting, although she did not see much of it, for it was only when the glaring sunshine had faded off the narrow streets that she was allowed a leisurely stroll in company with the _alcalde's_ wife.
complaintnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading Yet she was careful of her guest's comfort, and in this respect Evelyn had no cause for complaint.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading After an hour's superintendence of her half-breed servants' work, she spent most of the day in sleep.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The town was hot and uninteresting, although she did not see much of it, for it was only when the glaring sunshine had faded off the narrow streets that she was allowed a leisurely stroll in company with the _alcalde's_ wife.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Senora Herrero, who was stout and placid, and always dressed in black, spoke no English, and only a few words of French.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Senora Herrero, who was stout and placid, and always dressed in black, spoke no English, and only a few words of French.
Evelyn
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From this reading A HALF-BREED'S TRICK Evelyn found the time pass heavily at Valverde.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading The town was hot and uninteresting, although she did not see much of it, for it was only when the glaring sunshine had faded off the narrow streets that she was allowed a leisurely stroll in company with the _alcalde's_ wife.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Senora Herrero, who was stout and placid, and always dressed in black, spoke no English, and only a few words of French.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The town was hot and uninteresting, although she did not see much of it, for it was only when the glaring sunshine had faded off the narrow streets that she was allowed a leisurely stroll in company with the _alcalde's_ wife.
set up or found
From this reading A HALF-BREED'S TRICK Evelyn found the time pass heavily at Valverde.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Senora Herrero, who was stout and placid, and always dressed in black, spoke no English, and only a few words of French.
glaringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlerɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading The town was hot and uninteresting, although she did not see much of it, for it was only when the glaring sunshine had faded off the narrow streets that she was allowed a leisurely stroll in company with the _alcalde's_ wife.
guest'snounUS /ɡests/
possessive form of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Yet she was careful of her guest's comfort, and in this respect Evelyn had no cause for complaint.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The town was hot and uninteresting, although she did not see much of it, for it was only when the glaring sunshine had faded off the narrow streets that she was allowed a leisurely stroll in company with the _alcalde's_ wife.
half-breednoun
an offensive term for an offspring of parents of different racial group (especially of Caucasian and American Indian ancestry)
From this reading After an hour's superintendence of her half-breed servants' work, she spent most of the day in sleep.
HALF-BREED'S
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From this reading A HALF-BREED'S TRICK Evelyn found the time pass heavily at Valverde.
to a considerable degree
From this reading A HALF-BREED'S TRICK Evelyn found the time pass heavily at Valverde.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After an hour's superintendence of her half-breed servants' work, she spent most of the day in sleep.
Herrero
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From this reading Senora Herrero, who was stout and placid, and always dressed in black, spoke no English, and only a few words of French.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The town was hot and uninteresting, although she did not see much of it, for it was only when the glaring sunshine had faded off the narrow streets that she was allowed a leisurely stroll in company with the _alcalde's_ wife.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading After an hour's superintendence of her half-breed servants' work, she spent most of the day in sleep.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The town was hot and uninteresting, although she did not see much of it, for it was only when the glaring sunshine had faded off the narrow streets that she was allowed a leisurely stroll in company with the _alcalde's_ wife.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The town was hot and uninteresting, although she did not see much of it, for it was only when the glaring sunshine had faded off the narrow streets that she was allowed a leisurely stroll in company with the _alcalde's_ wife.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading The town was hot and uninteresting, although she did not see much of it, for it was only when the glaring sunshine had faded off the narrow streets that she was allowed a leisurely stroll in company with the _alcalde's_ wife.
used to form the superlative
From this reading After an hour's superintendence of her half-breed servants' work, she spent most of the day in sleep.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The town was hot and uninteresting, although she did not see much of it, for it was only when the glaring sunshine had faded off the narrow streets that she was allowed a leisurely stroll in company with the _alcalde's_ wife.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The town was hot and uninteresting, although she did not see much of it, for it was only when the glaring sunshine had faded off the narrow streets that she was allowed a leisurely stroll in company with the _alcalde's_ wife.
not any; not one
From this reading Senora Herrero, who was stout and placid, and always dressed in black, spoke no English, and only a few words of French.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The town was hot and uninteresting, although she did not see much of it, for it was only when the glaring sunshine had faded off the narrow streets that she was allowed a leisurely stroll in company with the _alcalde's_ wife.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The town was hot and uninteresting, although she did not see much of it, for it was only when the glaring sunshine had faded off the narrow streets that she was allowed a leisurely stroll in company with the _alcalde's_ wife.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The town was hot and uninteresting, although she did not see much of it, for it was only when the glaring sunshine had faded off the narrow streets that she was allowed a leisurely stroll in company with the _alcalde's_ wife.
and nothing more
From this reading The town was hot and uninteresting, although she did not see much of it, for it was only when the glaring sunshine had faded off the narrow streets that she was allowed a leisurely stroll in company with the _alcalde's_ wife.
go across or through
From this reading A HALF-BREED'S TRICK Evelyn found the time pass heavily at Valverde.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading Senora Herrero, who was stout and placid, and always dressed in black, spoke no English, and only a few words of French.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Yet she was careful of her guest's comfort, and in this respect Evelyn had no cause for complaint.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The town was hot and uninteresting, although she did not see much of it, for it was only when the glaring sunshine had faded off the narrow streets that she was allowed a leisurely stroll in company with the _alcalde's_ wife.
SenoranounUS /ˌsiːˈnjɔːrə/
a Spanish title or form of address for a married woman; similar to the English “Mrs” or “madam”
From this reading Senora Herrero, who was stout and placid, and always dressed in black, spoke no English, and only a few words of French.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading After an hour's superintendence of her half-breed servants' work, she spent most of the day in sleep.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The town was hot and uninteresting, although she did not see much of it, for it was only when the glaring sunshine had faded off the narrow streets that she was allowed a leisurely stroll in company with the _alcalde's_ wife.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading After an hour's superintendence of her half-breed servants' work, she spent most of the day in sleep.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading After an hour's superintendence of her half-breed servants' work, she spent most of the day in sleep.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Senora Herrero, who was stout and placid, and always dressed in black, spoke no English, and only a few words of French.
dependable
From this reading Senora Herrero, who was stout and placid, and always dressed in black, spoke no English, and only a few words of French.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The town was hot and uninteresting, although she did not see much of it, for it was only when the glaring sunshine had faded off the narrow streets that she was allowed a leisurely stroll in company with the _alcalde's_ wife.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading The town was hot and uninteresting, although she did not see much of it, for it was only when the glaring sunshine had faded off the narrow streets that she was allowed a leisurely stroll in company with the _alcalde's_ wife.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The town was hot and uninteresting, although she did not see much of it, for it was only when the glaring sunshine had faded off the narrow streets that she was allowed a leisurely stroll in company with the _alcalde's_ wife.
superintendencenoun
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
From this reading After an hour's superintendence of her half-breed servants' work, she spent most of the day in sleep.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The town was hot and uninteresting, although she did not see much of it, for it was only when the glaring sunshine had faded off the narrow streets that she was allowed a leisurely stroll in company with the _alcalde's_ wife.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A HALF-BREED'S TRICK Evelyn found the time pass heavily at Valverde.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Yet she was careful of her guest's comfort, and in this respect Evelyn had no cause for complaint.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A HALF-BREED'S TRICK Evelyn found the time pass heavily at Valverde.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The town was hot and uninteresting, although she did not see much of it, for it was only when the glaring sunshine had faded off the narrow streets that she was allowed a leisurely stroll in company with the _alcalde's_ wife.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading A HALF-BREED'S TRICK Evelyn found the time pass heavily at Valverde.
uninterestingadjectiveUS /əˈnɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement
From this reading The town was hot and uninteresting, although she did not see much of it, for it was only when the glaring sunshine had faded off the narrow streets that she was allowed a leisurely stroll in company with the _alcalde's_ wife.
Valverde
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From this reading A HALF-BREED'S TRICK Evelyn found the time pass heavily at Valverde.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The town was hot and uninteresting, although she did not see much of it, for it was only when the glaring sunshine had faded off the narrow streets that she was allowed a leisurely stroll in company with the _alcalde's_ wife.
at the time that
From this reading The town was hot and uninteresting, although she did not see much of it, for it was only when the glaring sunshine had faded off the narrow streets that she was allowed a leisurely stroll in company with the _alcalde's_ wife.
which person or people
From this reading Senora Herrero, who was stout and placid, and always dressed in black, spoke no English, and only a few words of French.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The town was hot and uninteresting, although she did not see much of it, for it was only when the glaring sunshine had faded off the narrow streets that she was allowed a leisurely stroll in company with the _alcalde's_ wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The town was hot and uninteresting, although she did not see much of it, for it was only when the glaring sunshine had faded off the narrow streets that she was allowed a leisurely stroll in company with the _alcalde's_ wife.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Senora Herrero, who was stout and placid, and always dressed in black, spoke no English, and only a few words of French.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading After an hour's superintendence of her half-breed servants' work, she spent most of the day in sleep.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet she was careful of her guest's comfort, and in this respect Evelyn had no cause for complaint.
