used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LOVE AND DANCING The next Sunday morning Febrer took a trip to town.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading The snowy white farmhouses seemed to reflect the African sun like mirrors.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Having nothing else to do, Jaime started for the pueblo, walking along the paths in the red earth which stained his white hempen sandals.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOVE AND DANCING The next Sunday morning Febrer took a trip to town.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tio Ventolera could not go fishing with him, for he considered his presence at mass indispensable, that he might respond to the priest with his shrill voice.
carefully weighed
From this reading Tio Ventolera could not go fishing with him, for he considered his presence at mass indispensable, that he might respond to the priest with his shrill voice.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Tio Ventolera could not go fishing with him, for he considered his presence at mass indispensable, that he might respond to the priest with his shrill voice.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading LOVE AND DANCING The next Sunday morning Febrer took a trip to town.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was one of the last days of summer.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Having nothing else to do, Jaime started for the pueblo, walking along the paths in the red earth which stained his white hempen sandals.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Having nothing else to do, Jaime started for the pueblo, walking along the paths in the red earth which stained his white hempen sandals.
else
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From this reading Having nothing else to do, Jaime started for the pueblo, walking along the paths in the red earth which stained his white hempen sandals.
farmhousesnounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊsəz/
plural of “farmhouse” — house for a farmer and family
From this reading The snowy white farmhouses seemed to reflect the African sun like mirrors.
Febrer
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From this reading LOVE AND DANCING The next Sunday morning Febrer took a trip to town.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Tio Ventolera could not go fishing with him, for he considered his presence at mass indispensable, that he might respond to the priest with his shrill voice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tio Ventolera could not go fishing with him, for he considered his presence at mass indispensable, that he might respond to the priest with his shrill voice.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Tio Ventolera could not go fishing with him, for he considered his presence at mass indispensable, that he might respond to the priest with his shrill voice.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having nothing else to do, Jaime started for the pueblo, walking along the paths in the red earth which stained his white hempen sandals.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tio Ventolera could not go fishing with him, for he considered his presence at mass indispensable, that he might respond to the priest with his shrill voice.
hempenadjectiveUS /ˈhempən/
having or resembling fibers especially fibers used in making cordage such as those of jute
From this reading Having nothing else to do, Jaime started for the pueblo, walking along the paths in the red earth which stained his white hempen sandals.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tio Ventolera could not go fishing with him, for he considered his presence at mass indispensable, that he might respond to the priest with his shrill voice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tio Ventolera could not go fishing with him, for he considered his presence at mass indispensable, that he might respond to the priest with his shrill voice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having nothing else to do, Jaime started for the pueblo, walking along the paths in the red earth which stained his white hempen sandals.
indispensableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
not to be dispensed with; essential
From this reading Tio Ventolera could not go fishing with him, for he considered his presence at mass indispensable, that he might respond to the priest with his shrill voice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was one of the last days of summer.
Jaime
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From this reading Having nothing else to do, Jaime started for the pueblo, walking along the paths in the red earth which stained his white hempen sandals.
immediately past
From this reading It was one of the last days of summer.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The snowy white farmhouses seemed to reflect the African sun like mirrors.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading LOVE AND DANCING The next Sunday morning Febrer took a trip to town.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading Tio Ventolera could not go fishing with him, for he considered his presence at mass indispensable, that he might respond to the priest with his shrill voice.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Tio Ventolera could not go fishing with him, for he considered his presence at mass indispensable, that he might respond to the priest with his shrill voice.
mirrorsnounUS /ˈmɪrərz/
plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading The snowy white farmhouses seemed to reflect the African sun like mirrors.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading LOVE AND DANCING The next Sunday morning Febrer took a trip to town.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading LOVE AND DANCING The next Sunday morning Febrer took a trip to town.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tio Ventolera could not go fishing with him, for he considered his presence at mass indispensable, that he might respond to the priest with his shrill voice.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Having nothing else to do, Jaime started for the pueblo, walking along the paths in the red earth which stained his white hempen sandals.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was one of the last days of summer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was one of the last days of summer.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading Having nothing else to do, Jaime started for the pueblo, walking along the paths in the red earth which stained his white hempen sandals.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Tio Ventolera could not go fishing with him, for he considered his presence at mass indispensable, that he might respond to the priest with his shrill voice.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Tio Ventolera could not go fishing with him, for he considered his presence at mass indispensable, that he might respond to the priest with his shrill voice.
pueblonounUS /pˈwebloʊ/
a member of any of about two dozen Native American peoples called “Pueblos” by the Spanish because they live in pueblos (villages built of adobe and rock)
From this reading Having nothing else to do, Jaime started for the pueblo, walking along the paths in the red earth which stained his white hempen sandals.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Having nothing else to do, Jaime started for the pueblo, walking along the paths in the red earth which stained his white hempen sandals.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading The snowy white farmhouses seemed to reflect the African sun like mirrors.
respondverbUS /rɪˈspɑːnd/
show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading Tio Ventolera could not go fishing with him, for he considered his presence at mass indispensable, that he might respond to the priest with his shrill voice.
sandalsnounUS /ˈsændəlz/
plural of “sandal” — a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot
From this reading Having nothing else to do, Jaime started for the pueblo, walking along the paths in the red earth which stained his white hempen sandals.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The snowy white farmhouses seemed to reflect the African sun like mirrors.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading Tio Ventolera could not go fishing with him, for he considered his presence at mass indispensable, that he might respond to the priest with his shrill voice.
snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading The snowy white farmhouses seemed to reflect the African sun like mirrors.
stainedadjectiveUS /steɪnd/
marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
From this reading Having nothing else to do, Jaime started for the pueblo, walking along the paths in the red earth which stained his white hempen sandals.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Having nothing else to do, Jaime started for the pueblo, walking along the paths in the red earth which stained his white hempen sandals.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It was one of the last days of summer.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The snowy white farmhouses seemed to reflect the African sun like mirrors.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading LOVE AND DANCING The next Sunday morning Febrer took a trip to town.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tio Ventolera could not go fishing with him, for he considered his presence at mass indispensable, that he might respond to the priest with his shrill voice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOVE AND DANCING The next Sunday morning Febrer took a trip to town.
Tio
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From this reading Tio Ventolera could not go fishing with him, for he considered his presence at mass indispensable, that he might respond to the priest with his shrill voice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LOVE AND DANCING The next Sunday morning Febrer took a trip to town.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading LOVE AND DANCING The next Sunday morning Febrer took a trip to town.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading LOVE AND DANCING The next Sunday morning Febrer took a trip to town.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading LOVE AND DANCING The next Sunday morning Febrer took a trip to town.
Ventolera
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From this reading Tio Ventolera could not go fishing with him, for he considered his presence at mass indispensable, that he might respond to the priest with his shrill voice.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Tio Ventolera could not go fishing with him, for he considered his presence at mass indispensable, that he might respond to the priest with his shrill voice.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Having nothing else to do, Jaime started for the pueblo, walking along the paths in the red earth which stained his white hempen sandals.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was one of the last days of summer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Having nothing else to do, Jaime started for the pueblo, walking along the paths in the red earth which stained his white hempen sandals.
a Caucasian
From this reading Having nothing else to do, Jaime started for the pueblo, walking along the paths in the red earth which stained his white hempen sandals.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tio Ventolera could not go fishing with him, for he considered his presence at mass indispensable, that he might respond to the priest with his shrill voice.
