used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He took a quick shower, changed into some fresh clothes, and went downstairs to the Prado.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading He walked casually down the Prado, toward the Malecon, pausing in the course of the four blocks between the Casa de la Cultura and the Jefferson to study the stills in the lobby of a movie house showing an American film, to sip a leisurely pot of coffee, and to buy a box of wax matches and a lottery ticket from a street vendor.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He walked casually down the Prado, toward the Malecon, pausing in the course of the four blocks between the Casa de la Cultura and the Jefferson to study the stills in the lobby of a movie house showing an American film, to sip a leisurely pot of coffee, and to buy a box of wax matches and a lottery ticket from a street vendor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He took a quick shower, changed into some fresh clothes, and went downstairs to the Prado.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hall heard the sounds of the city as they blended into the tone pattern peculiarly Havana's own.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He stopped first at a cigar stand a few doors from the hotel, bought a handful of choice cigars, and lit a long and very dark Partagas, being careful to remember that only gringos removed the cigar band before lighting up.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading He stopped first at a cigar stand a few doors from the hotel, bought a handful of choice cigars, and lit a long and very dark Partagas, being careful to remember that only gringos removed the cigar band before lighting up.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He stopped first at a cigar stand a few doors from the hotel, bought a handful of choice cigars, and lit a long and very dark Partagas, being careful to remember that only gringos removed the cigar band before lighting up.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He stopped first at a cigar stand a few doors from the hotel, bought a handful of choice cigars, and lit a long and very dark Partagas, being careful to remember that only gringos removed the cigar band before lighting up.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He walked casually down the Prado, toward the Malecon, pausing in the course of the four blocks between the Casa de la Cultura and the Jefferson to study the stills in the lobby of a movie house showing an American film, to sip a leisurely pot of coffee, and to buy a box of wax matches and a lottery ticket from a street vendor.
blendedadjectiveUS /ˈblendɪd/
combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
From this reading Hall heard the sounds of the city as they blended into the tone pattern peculiarly Havana's own.
blocksnounUS /blɑːks/
plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading He walked casually down the Prado, toward the Malecon, pausing in the course of the four blocks between the Casa de la Cultura and the Jefferson to study the stills in the lobby of a movie house showing an American film, to sip a leisurely pot of coffee, and to buy a box of wax matches and a lottery ticket from a street vendor.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He stopped first at a cigar stand a few doors from the hotel, bought a handful of choice cigars, and lit a long and very dark Partagas, being careful to remember that only gringos removed the cigar band before lighting up.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading He walked casually down the Prado, toward the Malecon, pausing in the course of the four blocks between the Casa de la Cultura and the Jefferson to study the stills in the lobby of a movie house showing an American film, to sip a leisurely pot of coffee, and to buy a box of wax matches and a lottery ticket from a street vendor.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He walked casually down the Prado, toward the Malecon, pausing in the course of the four blocks between the Casa de la Cultura and the Jefferson to study the stills in the lobby of a movie house showing an American film, to sip a leisurely pot of coffee, and to buy a box of wax matches and a lottery ticket from a street vendor.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading He stopped first at a cigar stand a few doors from the hotel, bought a handful of choice cigars, and lit a long and very dark Partagas, being careful to remember that only gringos removed the cigar band before lighting up.
Casa
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From this reading He walked casually down the Prado, toward the Malecon, pausing in the course of the four blocks between the Casa de la Cultura and the Jefferson to study the stills in the lobby of a movie house showing an American film, to sip a leisurely pot of coffee, and to buy a box of wax matches and a lottery ticket from a street vendor.
casuallyadverbUS /ˈkæʒəwəli/
not methodically or according to plan
From this reading He walked casually down the Prado, toward the Malecon, pausing in the course of the four blocks between the Casa de la Cultura and the Jefferson to study the stills in the lobby of a movie house showing an American film, to sip a leisurely pot of coffee, and to buy a box of wax matches and a lottery ticket from a street vendor.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading He took a quick shower, changed into some fresh clothes, and went downstairs to the Prado.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading He stopped first at a cigar stand a few doors from the hotel, bought a handful of choice cigars, and lit a long and very dark Partagas, being careful to remember that only gringos removed the cigar band before lighting up.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading He stopped first at a cigar stand a few doors from the hotel, bought a handful of choice cigars, and lit a long and very dark Partagas, being careful to remember that only gringos removed the cigar band before lighting up.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading He stopped first at a cigar stand a few doors from the hotel, bought a handful of choice cigars, and lit a long and very dark Partagas, being careful to remember that only gringos removed the cigar band before lighting up.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Hall heard the sounds of the city as they blended into the tone pattern peculiarly Havana's own.
clothing in general
From this reading He took a quick shower, changed into some fresh clothes, and went downstairs to the Prado.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading He walked casually down the Prado, toward the Malecon, pausing in the course of the four blocks between the Casa de la Cultura and the Jefferson to study the stills in the lobby of a movie house showing an American film, to sip a leisurely pot of coffee, and to buy a box of wax matches and a lottery ticket from a street vendor.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From the street, he could see that the windows of the Casa were well lighted.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He walked casually down the Prado, toward the Malecon, pausing in the course of the four blocks between the Casa de la Cultura and the Jefferson to study the stills in the lobby of a movie house showing an American film, to sip a leisurely pot of coffee, and to buy a box of wax matches and a lottery ticket from a street vendor.
Cultura
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From this reading He walked casually down the Prado, toward the Malecon, pausing in the course of the four blocks between the Casa de la Cultura and the Jefferson to study the stills in the lobby of a movie house showing an American film, to sip a leisurely pot of coffee, and to buy a box of wax matches and a lottery ticket from a street vendor.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He stopped first at a cigar stand a few doors from the hotel, bought a handful of choice cigars, and lit a long and very dark Partagas, being careful to remember that only gringos removed the cigar band before lighting up.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading He walked casually down the Prado, toward the Malecon, pausing in the course of the four blocks between the Casa de la Cultura and the Jefferson to study the stills in the lobby of a movie house showing an American film, to sip a leisurely pot of coffee, and to buy a box of wax matches and a lottery ticket from a street vendor.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He stopped first at a cigar stand a few doors from the hotel, bought a handful of choice cigars, and lit a long and very dark Partagas, being careful to remember that only gringos removed the cigar band before lighting up.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He walked casually down the Prado, toward the Malecon, pausing in the course of the four blocks between the Casa de la Cultura and the Jefferson to study the stills in the lobby of a movie house showing an American film, to sip a leisurely pot of coffee, and to buy a box of wax matches and a lottery ticket from a street vendor.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading He took a quick shower, changed into some fresh clothes, and went downstairs to the Prado.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He stopped first at a cigar stand a few doors from the hotel, bought a handful of choice cigars, and lit a long and very dark Partagas, being careful to remember that only gringos removed the cigar band before lighting up.
filmnounUS /fɪlm/
a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
From this reading He walked casually down the Prado, toward the Malecon, pausing in the course of the four blocks between the Casa de la Cultura and the Jefferson to study the stills in the lobby of a movie house showing an American film, to sip a leisurely pot of coffee, and to buy a box of wax matches and a lottery ticket from a street vendor.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He stopped first at a cigar stand a few doors from the hotel, bought a handful of choice cigars, and lit a long and very dark Partagas, being careful to remember that only gringos removed the cigar band before lighting up.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He walked casually down the Prado, toward the Malecon, pausing in the course of the four blocks between the Casa de la Cultura and the Jefferson to study the stills in the lobby of a movie house showing an American film, to sip a leisurely pot of coffee, and to buy a box of wax matches and a lottery ticket from a street vendor.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading He took a quick shower, changed into some fresh clothes, and went downstairs to the Prado.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He stopped first at a cigar stand a few doors from the hotel, bought a handful of choice cigars, and lit a long and very dark Partagas, being careful to remember that only gringos removed the cigar band before lighting up.
gringosnounUS /ˈɡrɪŋɡoʊz/
plural of “gringo” — a Latin American (disparaging) term for foreigners (especially Americans and Englishmen)
From this reading He stopped first at a cigar stand a few doors from the hotel, bought a handful of choice cigars, and lit a long and very dark Partagas, being careful to remember that only gringos removed the cigar band before lighting up.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Hall heard the sounds of the city as they blended into the tone pattern peculiarly Havana's own.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading He stopped first at a cigar stand a few doors from the hotel, bought a handful of choice cigars, and lit a long and very dark Partagas, being careful to remember that only gringos removed the cigar band before lighting up.
Havana'snounUS /həˈvænəz/
possessive form of “havana” — the capital and largest city of Cuba; located in western Cuba; one of the oldest cities in the Americas
From this reading Hall heard the sounds of the city as they blended into the tone pattern peculiarly Havana's own.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took a quick shower, changed into some fresh clothes, and went downstairs to the Prado.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Hall heard the sounds of the city as they blended into the tone pattern peculiarly Havana's own.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading He stopped first at a cigar stand a few doors from the hotel, bought a handful of choice cigars, and lit a long and very dark Partagas, being careful to remember that only gringos removed the cigar band before lighting up.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He walked casually down the Prado, toward the Malecon, pausing in the course of the four blocks between the Casa de la Cultura and the Jefferson to study the stills in the lobby of a movie house showing an American film, to sip a leisurely pot of coffee, and to buy a box of wax matches and a lottery ticket from a street vendor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He walked casually down the Prado, toward the Malecon, pausing in the course of the four blocks between the Casa de la Cultura and the Jefferson to study the stills in the lobby of a movie house showing an American film, to sip a leisurely pot of coffee, and to buy a box of wax matches and a lottery ticket from a street vendor.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Hall heard the sounds of the city as they blended into the tone pattern peculiarly Havana's own.
JeffersonnounUS /ˈdʒefərsən/
3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
From this reading He walked casually down the Prado, toward the Malecon, pausing in the course of the four blocks between the Casa de la Cultura and the Jefferson to study the stills in the lobby of a movie house showing an American film, to sip a leisurely pot of coffee, and to buy a box of wax matches and a lottery ticket from a street vendor.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading He walked casually down the Prado, toward the Malecon, pausing in the course of the four blocks between the Casa de la Cultura and the Jefferson to study the stills in the lobby of a movie house showing an American film, to sip a leisurely pot of coffee, and to buy a box of wax matches and a lottery ticket from a street vendor.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading He walked casually down the Prado, toward the Malecon, pausing in the course of the four blocks between the Casa de la Cultura and the Jefferson to study the stills in the lobby of a movie house showing an American film, to sip a leisurely pot of coffee, and to buy a box of wax matches and a lottery ticket from a street vendor.
set afire or burning
From this reading From the street, he could see that the windows of the Casa were well lighted.
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading He stopped first at a cigar stand a few doors from the hotel, bought a handful of choice cigars, and lit a long and very dark Partagas, being careful to remember that only gringos removed the cigar band before lighting up.
provided with artificial light
From this reading He stopped first at a cigar stand a few doors from the hotel, bought a handful of choice cigars, and lit a long and very dark Partagas, being careful to remember that only gringos removed the cigar band before lighting up.
lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading He walked casually down the Prado, toward the Malecon, pausing in the course of the four blocks between the Casa de la Cultura and the Jefferson to study the stills in the lobby of a movie house showing an American film, to sip a leisurely pot of coffee, and to buy a box of wax matches and a lottery ticket from a street vendor.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He stopped first at a cigar stand a few doors from the hotel, bought a handful of choice cigars, and lit a long and very dark Partagas, being careful to remember that only gringos removed the cigar band before lighting up.
lotterynounUS /ˈlɑːtəri/
something that is regarded as a chance event
From this reading He walked casually down the Prado, toward the Malecon, pausing in the course of the four blocks between the Casa de la Cultura and the Jefferson to study the stills in the lobby of a movie house showing an American film, to sip a leisurely pot of coffee, and to buy a box of wax matches and a lottery ticket from a street vendor.
Malecon
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From this reading He walked casually down the Prado, toward the Malecon, pausing in the course of the four blocks between the Casa de la Cultura and the Jefferson to study the stills in the lobby of a movie house showing an American film, to sip a leisurely pot of coffee, and to buy a box of wax matches and a lottery ticket from a street vendor.
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading He walked casually down the Prado, toward the Malecon, pausing in the course of the four blocks between the Casa de la Cultura and the Jefferson to study the stills in the lobby of a movie house showing an American film, to sip a leisurely pot of coffee, and to buy a box of wax matches and a lottery ticket from a street vendor.
movienounUS /ˈmuːvi/
a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
From this reading He walked casually down the Prado, toward the Malecon, pausing in the course of the four blocks between the Casa de la Cultura and the Jefferson to study the stills in the lobby of a movie house showing an American film, to sip a leisurely pot of coffee, and to buy a box of wax matches and a lottery ticket from a street vendor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hall heard the sounds of the city as they blended into the tone pattern peculiarly Havana's own.
and nothing more
From this reading He stopped first at a cigar stand a few doors from the hotel, bought a handful of choice cigars, and lit a long and very dark Partagas, being careful to remember that only gringos removed the cigar band before lighting up.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Hall heard the sounds of the city as they blended into the tone pattern peculiarly Havana's own.
Partagas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He stopped first at a cigar stand a few doors from the hotel, bought a handful of choice cigars, and lit a long and very dark Partagas, being careful to remember that only gringos removed the cigar band before lighting up.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading Hall heard the sounds of the city as they blended into the tone pattern peculiarly Havana's own.
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading He walked casually down the Prado, toward the Malecon, pausing in the course of the four blocks between the Casa de la Cultura and the Jefferson to study the stills in the lobby of a movie house showing an American film, to sip a leisurely pot of coffee, and to buy a box of wax matches and a lottery ticket from a street vendor.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading Hall heard the sounds of the city as they blended into the tone pattern peculiarly Havana's own.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading He walked casually down the Prado, toward the Malecon, pausing in the course of the four blocks between the Casa de la Cultura and the Jefferson to study the stills in the lobby of a movie house showing an American film, to sip a leisurely pot of coffee, and to buy a box of wax matches and a lottery ticket from a street vendor.
Prado
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From this reading He took a quick shower, changed into some fresh clothes, and went downstairs to the Prado.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading He took a quick shower, changed into some fresh clothes, and went downstairs to the Prado.
To recall to mind.
From this reading He stopped first at a cigar stand a few doors from the hotel, bought a handful of choice cigars, and lit a long and very dark Partagas, being careful to remember that only gringos removed the cigar band before lighting up.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading He stopped first at a cigar stand a few doors from the hotel, bought a handful of choice cigars, and lit a long and very dark Partagas, being careful to remember that only gringos removed the cigar band before lighting up.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading From the street, he could see that the windows of the Casa were well lighted.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading He took a quick shower, changed into some fresh clothes, and went downstairs to the Prado.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading He walked casually down the Prado, toward the Malecon, pausing in the course of the four blocks between the Casa de la Cultura and the Jefferson to study the stills in the lobby of a movie house showing an American film, to sip a leisurely pot of coffee, and to buy a box of wax matches and a lottery ticket from a street vendor.
sipnounUS /sɪp/
a small drink
From this reading He walked casually down the Prado, toward the Malecon, pausing in the course of the four blocks between the Casa de la Cultura and the Jefferson to study the stills in the lobby of a movie house showing an American film, to sip a leisurely pot of coffee, and to buy a box of wax matches and a lottery ticket from a street vendor.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He took a quick shower, changed into some fresh clothes, and went downstairs to the Prado.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Hall heard the sounds of the city as they blended into the tone pattern peculiarly Havana's own.
be standing; be upright
From this reading He stopped first at a cigar stand a few doors from the hotel, bought a handful of choice cigars, and lit a long and very dark Partagas, being careful to remember that only gringos removed the cigar band before lighting up.
stillsnounUS /stɪlz/
plural of “still” — a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)
From this reading He walked casually down the Prado, toward the Malecon, pausing in the course of the four blocks between the Casa de la Cultura and the Jefferson to study the stills in the lobby of a movie house showing an American film, to sip a leisurely pot of coffee, and to buy a box of wax matches and a lottery ticket from a street vendor.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading He stopped first at a cigar stand a few doors from the hotel, bought a handful of choice cigars, and lit a long and very dark Partagas, being careful to remember that only gringos removed the cigar band before lighting up.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He walked casually down the Prado, toward the Malecon, pausing in the course of the four blocks between the Casa de la Cultura and the Jefferson to study the stills in the lobby of a movie house showing an American film, to sip a leisurely pot of coffee, and to buy a box of wax matches and a lottery ticket from a street vendor.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He walked casually down the Prado, toward the Malecon, pausing in the course of the four blocks between the Casa de la Cultura and the Jefferson to study the stills in the lobby of a movie house showing an American film, to sip a leisurely pot of coffee, and to buy a box of wax matches and a lottery ticket from a street vendor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He stopped first at a cigar stand a few doors from the hotel, bought a handful of choice cigars, and lit a long and very dark Partagas, being careful to remember that only gringos removed the cigar band before lighting up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hall heard the sounds of the city as they blended into the tone pattern peculiarly Havana's own.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hall heard the sounds of the city as they blended into the tone pattern peculiarly Havana's own.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading He walked casually down the Prado, toward the Malecon, pausing in the course of the four blocks between the Casa de la Cultura and the Jefferson to study the stills in the lobby of a movie house showing an American film, to sip a leisurely pot of coffee, and to buy a box of wax matches and a lottery ticket from a street vendor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He took a quick shower, changed into some fresh clothes, and went downstairs to the Prado.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Hall heard the sounds of the city as they blended into the tone pattern peculiarly Havana's own.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took a quick shower, changed into some fresh clothes, and went downstairs to the Prado.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He walked casually down the Prado, toward the Malecon, pausing in the course of the four blocks between the Casa de la Cultura and the Jefferson to study the stills in the lobby of a movie house showing an American film, to sip a leisurely pot of coffee, and to buy a box of wax matches and a lottery ticket from a street vendor.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He stopped first at a cigar stand a few doors from the hotel, bought a handful of choice cigars, and lit a long and very dark Partagas, being careful to remember that only gringos removed the cigar band before lighting up.
vendornounUS /ˈvendər/
someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money
From this reading He walked casually down the Prado, toward the Malecon, pausing in the course of the four blocks between the Casa de la Cultura and the Jefferson to study the stills in the lobby of a movie house showing an American film, to sip a leisurely pot of coffee, and to buy a box of wax matches and a lottery ticket from a street vendor.
precisely as stated
From this reading He stopped first at a cigar stand a few doors from the hotel, bought a handful of choice cigars, and lit a long and very dark Partagas, being careful to remember that only gringos removed the cigar band before lighting up.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He walked casually down the Prado, toward the Malecon, pausing in the course of the four blocks between the Casa de la Cultura and the Jefferson to study the stills in the lobby of a movie house showing an American film, to sip a leisurely pot of coffee, and to buy a box of wax matches and a lottery ticket from a street vendor.
waxverbUS /wæks/
cover with wax
From this reading He walked casually down the Prado, toward the Malecon, pausing in the course of the four blocks between the Casa de la Cultura and the Jefferson to study the stills in the lobby of a movie house showing an American film, to sip a leisurely pot of coffee, and to buy a box of wax matches and a lottery ticket from a street vendor.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading From the street, he could see that the windows of the Casa were well lighted.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He took a quick shower, changed into some fresh clothes, and went downstairs to the Prado.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From the street, he could see that the windows of the Casa were well lighted.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading From the street, he could see that the windows of the Casa were well lighted.
