used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They reached Casa Grande a moment later, and she escaped from him and ran to her room.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading But she dared not remain alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They reached Casa Grande a moment later, and she escaped from him and ran to her room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Valencia regarded her with a bitter jealousy that was rising from red heat to white.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
brunettenounUS /bruːˈnet/
a person with dark (brown) hair
From this reading How dared a woman with hair of gold wear the color of the brunette?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she dared not remain alone.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
caballeros
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From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
Casa
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From this reading They reached Casa Grande a moment later, and she escaped from him and ran to her room.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading How dared a woman with hair of gold wear the color of the brunette?
contradanza
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From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
curlingnounUS /ˈkɜːrlɪŋ/
a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target
From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading But she dared not remain alone.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading They reached Casa Grande a moment later, and she escaped from him and ran to her room.
divisible by two
From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They reached Casa Grande a moment later, and she escaped from him and ran to her room.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
coins made of gold
From this reading How dared a woman with hair of gold wear the color of the brunette?
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
Grande
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From this reading They reached Casa Grande a moment later, and she escaped from him and ran to her room.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Valencia regarded her with a bitter jealousy that was rising from red heat to white.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They reached Casa Grande a moment later, and she escaped from him and ran to her room.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They reached Casa Grande a moment later, and she escaped from him and ran to her room.
How
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From this reading How dared a woman with hair of gold wear the color of the brunette?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Valencia regarded her with a bitter jealousy that was rising from red heat to white.
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
lacesnounUS /ˈleɪsəz/
plural of “lace” — a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)
From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading They reached Casa Grande a moment later, and she escaped from him and ran to her room.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
a particular point in time
From this reading They reached Casa Grande a moment later, and she escaped from him and ran to her room.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But she dared not remain alone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How dared a woman with hair of gold wear the color of the brunette?
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading They reached Casa Grande a moment later, and she escaped from him and ran to her room.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading They reached Casa Grande a moment later, and she escaped from him and ran to her room.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Valencia regarded her with a bitter jealousy that was rising from red heat to white.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But she dared not remain alone.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Valencia regarded her with a bitter jealousy that was rising from red heat to white.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading They reached Casa Grande a moment later, and she escaped from him and ran to her room.
sala
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From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They reached Casa Grande a moment later, and she escaped from him and ran to her room.
make square
From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
confined on all sides
From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Valencia regarded her with a bitter jealousy that was rising from red heat to white.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They reached Casa Grande a moment later, and she escaped from him and ran to her room.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They reached Casa Grande a moment later, and she escaped from him and ran to her room.
having come into contact
From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
ValencianounUS /vəˈlensiə/
an industrial city in northern Venezuela
From this reading Valencia regarded her with a bitter jealousy that was rising from red heat to white.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Valencia regarded her with a bitter jealousy that was rising from red heat to white.
waxverbUS /wæks/
cover with wax
From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
be dressed in
From this reading How dared a woman with hair of gold wear the color of the brunette?
a Caucasian
From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading How dared a woman with hair of gold wear the color of the brunette?
worshipingverbUS /ˈwɜːrʃəpɪŋ/
-ing form of “worship” — love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading Hastily changing her black gown for the first her hand touched,--it happened to be vivid red and made her look as white as wax,--she returned to the sala; not to dance even the square contradanza, but to stand surrounded by worshiping caballeros with curling hair tied with gay ribbons, and jewels in their laces.
