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The Eve of All-Hallows
The Eve of All-Hallows

Chapter V

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----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.
DON QUIXOTE, tome IV. ch.
45.
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When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.
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The Eve of All-Hallows

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of The Eve of All-Hallows is here in full — 102 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.
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DON QUIXOTE, tome IV. ch.
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45.
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TRANSLATION.
/trænzˈleɪʃən/
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When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

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ceremonies noun US /ˈserəmoʊniz/

plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading “When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.”

con noun US /kɑːn/

an argument opposed to a proposal

From this reading “----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.”

era noun US /ˈerə/

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading “----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.”

las noun US /lɑːs/

plural of “la” — a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading “----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.”

pomp noun US /pɑːmp/

cheap or pretentious or vain display

From this reading “When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.”

pueblo noun US /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 “----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.”

tome noun US /toʊm/

A large, heavy, scholarly book containing ancient lore or magical writings.

From this reading “DON QUIXOTE, tome IV. ch.”

walled verb US /wɔːld/

past form of “wall” — surround with a wall in order to fortify

From this reading “When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

de la noun + noun

In this reading “----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.”

great pomp adjective + noun

In this reading “When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.”

came out verb + adjective counted as “come out”

appear or become visible; make a showing

In this reading “When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.”

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45

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From this reading 45.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

admitiéron

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From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

admittedverbUS /ədˈmɪtɪd/

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

AlnounUS /æl/

a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite

From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

alegria

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From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

algunas

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From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

approachedverbUS /əˈproʊtʃt/

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

bellsnounUS /belz/

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

campanas

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From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

cercada

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From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

ceremonias

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From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/

plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

ch

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From this reading DON QUIXOTE, tome IV. ch.

churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

connounUS /kɑːn/

an argument opposed to a proposal

From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

dar

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From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

denounUS /diː/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

del

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From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

deliveredverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərd/

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

Dios

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From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

diéron

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From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

DONnounUS /dɑːn/

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading DON QUIXOTE, tome IV. ch.

entregaron

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From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

eranounUS /ˈerə/

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

gatesnounUS /ɡeɪts/

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

giveverbUS /ɡɪv/

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

gladnessnoun

experiencing joy and pleasure

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

Gobernador

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From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

GovernornounUS /ˈɡʌvərnər/

the head of a state government

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

gracias

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From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

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

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

highadjectiveUS /haɪ/

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

iglesia

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From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

inhabitantsnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənts/

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

insula

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From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

IVnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading DON QUIXOTE, tome IV. ch.

keysnounUS /kiːz/

plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

lanounUS /lɑː/

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

lasnounUS /lɑːs/

plural of “la” — a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

lenounUS /lə/

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

llaves

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From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

llegar

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From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

lleváron

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From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

los

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From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

luego

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From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

mayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/

the head of a city government

From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

mucha

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From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

muestras

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From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

officersnounUS /ˈɔːfəsərz/

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

pompnounUS /pɑːmp/

cheap or pretentious or vain display

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

pompa

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From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

por

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From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

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 ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

puertas

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From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

que

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From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

QUIXOTE

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From this reading DON QUIXOTE, tome IV. ch.

rangverbUS /ræŋ/

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

recebirle

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From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

regimiento

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From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

salio

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From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

shortlyadverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtli/

for a short time

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

showverbUS /ʃoʊ/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

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

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

thanksnounUS /θæŋks/

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

tocáron

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From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

todos

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From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

tomenounUS /toʊm/

A large, heavy, scholarly book containing ancient lore or magical writings.

From this reading DON QUIXOTE, tome IV. ch.

townnounUS /taʊn/

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

TRANSLATIONnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/

a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

From this reading TRANSLATION.

vecinos

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From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

walledverbUS /wɔːld/

past form of “wall” — surround with a wall in order to fortify

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/

accept gladly

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading When he approached the town gates (for it was walled) the officers came out to welcome him, the bells rang, and all the inhabitants made show of a general gladness; and they carried him in great pomp to the high church, to give God thanks; and shortly after some ceremonies they delivered him the keys, and admitted him as Governor of the island.

ynounUS /waɪ/

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

á

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From this reading ----Al llegar á las puertas de la villa que era cercada, salio regimiento del pueblo á recebirle, tocáron las campanas, y todos los vecinos diéron muestras de general alegria, y con mucha pompa le lleváron á la iglesia mayor á dar gracias a Dios, y luego con algunas ceremonias le entregaron las llaves del pueblo, y le admitiéron por Gobernador de la insula.

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