Chapter VI

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

From this reading Through one of these caverns, as through an arched passage, one could go to get a better view of the stretch of sea beyond, while from the rocky hill above a still better view was to be had.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Through one of these caverns, as through an arched passage, one could go to get a better view of the stretch of sea beyond, while from the rocky hill above a still better view was to be had.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Through one of these caverns, as through an arched passage, one could go to get a better view of the stretch of sea beyond, while from the rocky hill above a still better view was to be had.

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

From this reading They served as bath houses, they were unique in construction and they suggested tales of folk-lore in which Nan delighted.

constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches

From this reading Through one of these caverns, as through an arched passage, one could go to get a better view of the stretch of sea beyond, while from the rocky hill above a still better view was to be had.

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

From this reading They served as bath houses, they were unique in construction and they suggested tales of folk-lore in which Nan delighted.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Mr. Pinckney declared it was too great an effort for his portly person, and Doña Teresa said it was out of the question for her to attempt it, so often but the three girls, Nan, Mary Lee and Mercedes, would find their way there.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading They served as bath houses, they were unique in construction and they suggested tales of folk-lore in which Nan delighted.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Through one of these caverns, as through an arched passage, one could go to get a better view of the stretch of sea beyond, while from the rocky hill above a still better view was to be had.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading SPANISH HOSPITALITY THE great caves which stood each side the little beach to which the girls often went were remarkable for more than one reason.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Through one of these caverns, as through an arched passage, one could go to get a better view of the stretch of sea beyond, while from the rocky hill above a still better view was to be had.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Through one of these caverns, as through an arched passage, one could go to get a better view of the stretch of sea beyond, while from the rocky hill above a still better view was to be had.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Pinckney declared it was too great an effort for his portly person, and Doña Teresa said it was out of the question for her to attempt it, so often but the three girls, Nan, Mary Lee and Mercedes, would find their way there.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading The way to the sea was rather rough, and only the younger ones of the household cared to travel it often.

plural of “cavern” — any large dark enclosed space

From this reading Through one of these caverns, as through an arched passage, one could go to get a better view of the stretch of sea beyond, while from the rocky hill above a still better view was to be had.

plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading SPANISH HOSPITALITY THE great caves which stood each side the little beach to which the girls often went were remarkable for more than one reason.

the act of constructing something

From this reading They served as bath houses, they were unique in construction and they suggested tales of folk-lore in which Nan delighted.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Through one of these caverns, as through an arched passage, one could go to get a better view of the stretch of sea beyond, while from the rocky hill above a still better view was to be had.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Mr. Pinckney declared it was too great an effort for his portly person, and Doña Teresa said it was out of the question for her to attempt it, so often but the three girls, Nan, Mary Lee and Mercedes, would find their way there.

greatly pleased

From this reading They served as bath houses, they were unique in construction and they suggested tales of folk-lore in which Nan delighted.

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From this reading Mr. Pinckney declared it was too great an effort for his portly person, and Doña Teresa said it was out of the question for her to attempt it, so often but the three girls, Nan, Mary Lee and Mercedes, would find their way there.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading SPANISH HOSPITALITY THE great caves which stood each side the little beach to which the girls often went were remarkable for more than one reason.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Mr. Pinckney declared it was too great an effort for his portly person, and Doña Teresa said it was out of the question for her to attempt it, so often but the three girls, Nan, Mary Lee and Mercedes, would find their way there.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Mr. Pinckney declared it was too great an effort for his portly person, and Doña Teresa said it was out of the question for her to attempt it, so often but the three girls, Nan, Mary Lee and Mercedes, would find their way there.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They served as bath houses, they were unique in construction and they suggested tales of folk-lore in which Nan delighted.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SPANISH HOSPITALITY THE great caves which stood each side the little beach to which the girls often went were remarkable for more than one reason.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Through one of these caverns, as through an arched passage, one could go to get a better view of the stretch of sea beyond, while from the rocky hill above a still better view was to be had.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Through one of these caverns, as through an arched passage, one could go to get a better view of the stretch of sea beyond, while from the rocky hill above a still better view was to be had.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading SPANISH HOSPITALITY THE great caves which stood each side the little beach to which the girls often went were remarkable for more than one reason.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Through one of these caverns, as through an arched passage, one could go to get a better view of the stretch of sea beyond, while from the rocky hill above a still better view was to be had.

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

From this reading SPANISH HOSPITALITY THE great caves which stood each side the little beach to which the girls often went were remarkable for more than one reason.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Through one of these caverns, as through an arched passage, one could go to get a better view of the stretch of sea beyond, while from the rocky hill above a still better view was to be had.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Pinckney declared it was too great an effort for his portly person, and Doña Teresa said it was out of the question for her to attempt it, so often but the three girls, Nan, Mary Lee and Mercedes, would find their way there.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Through one of these caverns, as through an arched passage, one could go to get a better view of the stretch of sea beyond, while from the rocky hill above a still better view was to be had.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Pinckney declared it was too great an effort for his portly person, and Doña Teresa said it was out of the question for her to attempt it, so often but the three girls, Nan, Mary Lee and Mercedes, would find their way there.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading SPANISH HOSPITALITY THE great caves which stood each side the little beach to which the girls often went were remarkable for more than one reason.

a social unit living together

From this reading The way to the sea was rather rough, and only the younger ones of the household cared to travel it often.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading They served as bath houses, they were unique in construction and they suggested tales of folk-lore in which Nan delighted.

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

From this reading They served as bath houses, they were unique in construction and they suggested tales of folk-lore in which Nan delighted.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The way to the sea was rather rough, and only the younger ones of the household cared to travel it often.

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading Mr. Pinckney declared it was too great an effort for his portly person, and Doña Teresa said it was out of the question for her to attempt it, so often but the three girls, Nan, Mary Lee and Mercedes, would find their way there.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading SPANISH HOSPITALITY THE great caves which stood each side the little beach to which the girls often went were remarkable for more than one reason.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Mr. Pinckney declared it was too great an effort for his portly person, and Doña Teresa said it was out of the question for her to attempt it, so often but the three girls, Nan, Mary Lee and Mercedes, would find their way there.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mr. Pinckney declared it was too great an effort for his portly person, and Doña Teresa said it was out of the question for her to attempt it, so often but the three girls, Nan, Mary Lee and Mercedes, would find their way there.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading SPANISH HOSPITALITY THE great caves which stood each side the little beach to which the girls often went were remarkable for more than one reason.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Pinckney declared it was too great an effort for his portly person, and Doña Teresa said it was out of the question for her to attempt it, so often but the three girls, Nan, Mary Lee and Mercedes, would find their way there.

your grandmother

From this reading They served as bath houses, they were unique in construction and they suggested tales of folk-lore in which Nan delighted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They served as bath houses, they were unique in construction and they suggested tales of folk-lore in which Nan delighted.

many times at short intervals

From this reading SPANISH HOSPITALITY THE great caves which stood each side the little beach to which the girls often went were remarkable for more than one reason.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading SPANISH HOSPITALITY THE great caves which stood each side the little beach to which the girls often went were remarkable for more than one reason.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The way to the sea was rather rough, and only the younger ones of the household cared to travel it often.

and nothing more

From this reading The way to the sea was rather rough, and only the younger ones of the household cared to travel it often.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mr. Pinckney declared it was too great an effort for his portly person, and Doña Teresa said it was out of the question for her to attempt it, so often but the three girls, Nan, Mary Lee and Mercedes, would find their way there.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Through one of these caverns, as through an arched passage, one could go to get a better view of the stretch of sea beyond, while from the rocky hill above a still better view was to be had.

a human being

From this reading Mr. Pinckney declared it was too great an effort for his portly person, and Doña Teresa said it was out of the question for her to attempt it, so often but the three girls, Nan, Mary Lee and Mercedes, would find their way there.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mr. Pinckney declared it was too great an effort for his portly person, and Doña Teresa said it was out of the question for her to attempt it, so often but the three girls, Nan, Mary Lee and Mercedes, would find their way there.

euphemisms for “fat”

From this reading Mr. Pinckney declared it was too great an effort for his portly person, and Doña Teresa said it was out of the question for her to attempt it, so often but the three girls, Nan, Mary Lee and Mercedes, would find their way there.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Mr. Pinckney declared it was too great an effort for his portly person, and Doña Teresa said it was out of the question for her to attempt it, so often but the three girls, Nan, Mary Lee and Mercedes, would find their way there.

on the contrary

From this reading The way to the sea was rather rough, and only the younger ones of the household cared to travel it often.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading SPANISH HOSPITALITY THE great caves which stood each side the little beach to which the girls often went were remarkable for more than one reason.

unusual or striking

From this reading SPANISH HOSPITALITY THE great caves which stood each side the little beach to which the girls often went were remarkable for more than one reason.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading Through one of these caverns, as through an arched passage, one could go to get a better view of the stretch of sea beyond, while from the rocky hill above a still better view was to be had.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading The way to the sea was rather rough, and only the younger ones of the household cared to travel it often.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Mr. Pinckney declared it was too great an effort for his portly person, and Doña Teresa said it was out of the question for her to attempt it, so often but the three girls, Nan, Mary Lee and Mercedes, would find their way there.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Through one of these caverns, as through an arched passage, one could go to get a better view of the stretch of sea beyond, while from the rocky hill above a still better view was to be had.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading They served as bath houses, they were unique in construction and they suggested tales of folk-lore in which Nan delighted.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading SPANISH HOSPITALITY THE great caves which stood each side the little beach to which the girls often went were remarkable for more than one reason.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mr. Pinckney declared it was too great an effort for his portly person, and Doña Teresa said it was out of the question for her to attempt it, so often but the three girls, Nan, Mary Lee and Mercedes, would find their way there.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading SPANISH HOSPITALITY THE great caves which stood each side the little beach to which the girls often went were remarkable for more than one reason.

not in physical motion

From this reading Through one of these caverns, as through an arched passage, one could go to get a better view of the stretch of sea beyond, while from the rocky hill above a still better view was to be had.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading SPANISH HOSPITALITY THE great caves which stood each side the little beach to which the girls often went were remarkable for more than one reason.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading Through one of these caverns, as through an arched passage, one could go to get a better view of the stretch of sea beyond, while from the rocky hill above a still better view was to be had.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading They served as bath houses, they were unique in construction and they suggested tales of folk-lore in which Nan delighted.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading They served as bath houses, they were unique in construction and they suggested tales of folk-lore in which Nan delighted.

Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)

From this reading Mr. Pinckney declared it was too great an effort for his portly person, and Doña Teresa said it was out of the question for her to attempt it, so often but the three girls, Nan, Mary Lee and Mercedes, would find their way there.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading SPANISH HOSPITALITY THE great caves which stood each side the little beach to which the girls often went were remarkable for more than one reason.

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

From this reading SPANISH HOSPITALITY THE great caves which stood each side the little beach to which the girls often went were remarkable for more than one reason.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Pinckney declared it was too great an effort for his portly person, and Doña Teresa said it was out of the question for her to attempt it, so often but the three girls, Nan, Mary Lee and Mercedes, would find their way there.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Mr. Pinckney declared it was too great an effort for his portly person, and Doña Teresa said it was out of the question for her to attempt it, so often but the three girls, Nan, Mary Lee and Mercedes, would find their way there.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Through one of these caverns, as through an arched passage, one could go to get a better view of the stretch of sea beyond, while from the rocky hill above a still better view was to be had.

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

From this reading They served as bath houses, they were unique in construction and they suggested tales of folk-lore in which Nan delighted.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Mr. Pinckney declared it was too great an effort for his portly person, and Doña Teresa said it was out of the question for her to attempt it, so often but the three girls, Nan, Mary Lee and Mercedes, would find their way there.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through one of these caverns, as through an arched passage, one could go to get a better view of the stretch of sea beyond, while from the rocky hill above a still better view was to be had.

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

From this reading SPANISH HOSPITALITY THE great caves which stood each side the little beach to which the girls often went were remarkable for more than one reason.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Mr. Pinckney declared it was too great an effort for his portly person, and Doña Teresa said it was out of the question for her to attempt it, so often but the three girls, Nan, Mary Lee and Mercedes, would find their way there.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The way to the sea was rather rough, and only the younger ones of the household cared to travel it often.

radically distinctive and without equal

From this reading They served as bath houses, they were unique in construction and they suggested tales of folk-lore in which Nan delighted.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Through one of these caverns, as through an arched passage, one could go to get a better view of the stretch of sea beyond, while from the rocky hill above a still better view was to be had.

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

From this reading Through one of these caverns, as through an arched passage, one could go to get a better view of the stretch of sea beyond, while from the rocky hill above a still better view was to be had.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The way to the sea was rather rough, and only the younger ones of the household cared to travel it often.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading SPANISH HOSPITALITY THE great caves which stood each side the little beach to which the girls often went were remarkable for more than one reason.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading SPANISH HOSPITALITY THE great caves which stood each side the little beach to which the girls often went were remarkable for more than one reason.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading SPANISH HOSPITALITY THE great caves which stood each side the little beach to which the girls often went were remarkable for more than one reason.

during the time that

From this reading Through one of these caverns, as through an arched passage, one could go to get a better view of the stretch of sea beyond, while from the rocky hill above a still better view was to be had.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Mr. Pinckney declared it was too great an effort for his portly person, and Doña Teresa said it was out of the question for her to attempt it, so often but the three girls, Nan, Mary Lee and Mercedes, would find their way there.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading The way to the sea was rather rough, and only the younger ones of the household cared to travel it often.