used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This part of the city always fascinated Miss Helen and she took frequent walks through the ancient streets bordered by the houses built a century before and occupied by the former Spanish residents.
accidentallyadverbUS /ˌæksəˈdentəli/
without advance planning
From this reading Her fair skin and soft brown hair marked her as unlike her dark-complexioned neighbors, and when she picked up the handkerchief which Miss Helen accidentally dropped she returned it saying, "Permit me to return your handkerchief, madam."
from one side of something to the other
From this reading SEÑORITA It was in old Sonora town that Miss Helen came across Señorita Dolores Mendez de Garcia.
adobenounUS /əˈdoʊbi/
the clay from which adobe bricks are made
From this reading But a few of these now remained, though the quaint one-storied, adobe structures, with their deep-niched windows, spoke eloquently of a former régime.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading This part of the city always fascinated Miss Helen and she took frequent walks through the ancient streets bordered by the houses built a century before and occupied by the former Spanish residents.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading This part of the city always fascinated Miss Helen and she took frequent walks through the ancient streets bordered by the houses built a century before and occupied by the former Spanish residents.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This part of the city always fascinated Miss Helen and she took frequent walks through the ancient streets bordered by the houses built a century before and occupied by the former Spanish residents.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was at the door of one of the best preserved of these houses that there stood a dark-eyed girl as Miss Helen passed by.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was at the door of one of the best preserved of these houses that there stood a dark-eyed girl as Miss Helen passed by.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This part of the city always fascinated Miss Helen and she took frequent walks through the ancient streets bordered by the houses built a century before and occupied by the former Spanish residents.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It was at the door of one of the best preserved of these houses that there stood a dark-eyed girl as Miss Helen passed by.
borderedadjectiveUS /ˈbɔːrdərd/
having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading This part of the city always fascinated Miss Helen and she took frequent walks through the ancient streets bordered by the houses built a century before and occupied by the former Spanish residents.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Her fair skin and soft brown hair marked her as unlike her dark-complexioned neighbors, and when she picked up the handkerchief which Miss Helen accidentally dropped she returned it saying, "Permit me to return your handkerchief, madam."
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading This part of the city always fascinated Miss Helen and she took frequent walks through the ancient streets bordered by the houses built a century before and occupied by the former Spanish residents.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a few of these now remained, though the quaint one-storied, adobe structures, with their deep-niched windows, spoke eloquently of a former régime.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This part of the city always fascinated Miss Helen and she took frequent walks through the ancient streets bordered by the houses built a century before and occupied by the former Spanish residents.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading SEÑORITA It was in old Sonora town that Miss Helen came across Señorita Dolores Mendez de Garcia.
a period of 100 years
From this reading This part of the city always fascinated Miss Helen and she took frequent walks through the ancient streets bordered by the houses built a century before and occupied by the former Spanish residents.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading This part of the city always fascinated Miss Helen and she took frequent walks through the ancient streets bordered by the houses built a century before and occupied by the former Spanish residents.
dark-complexioned
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From this reading Her fair skin and soft brown hair marked her as unlike her dark-complexioned neighbors, and when she picked up the handkerchief which Miss Helen accidentally dropped she returned it saying, "Permit me to return your handkerchief, madam."
dark-eyed
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From this reading It was at the door of one of the best preserved of these houses that there stood a dark-eyed girl as Miss Helen passed by.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading SEÑORITA It was in old Sonora town that Miss Helen came across Señorita Dolores Mendez de Garcia.
deep-niched
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From this reading But a few of these now remained, though the quaint one-storied, adobe structures, with their deep-niched windows, spoke eloquently of a former régime.
Dolores
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From this reading SEÑORITA It was in old Sonora town that Miss Helen came across Señorita Dolores Mendez de Garcia.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was at the door of one of the best preserved of these houses that there stood a dark-eyed girl as Miss Helen passed by.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Her fair skin and soft brown hair marked her as unlike her dark-complexioned neighbors, and when she picked up the handkerchief which Miss Helen accidentally dropped she returned it saying, "Permit me to return your handkerchief, madam."
eloquentlyadverbUS /ˈeləkwəntli/
with eloquence
From this reading But a few of these now remained, though the quaint one-storied, adobe structures, with their deep-niched windows, spoke eloquently of a former régime.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Her fair skin and soft brown hair marked her as unlike her dark-complexioned neighbors, and when she picked up the handkerchief which Miss Helen accidentally dropped she returned it saying, "Permit me to return your handkerchief, madam."
fascinatedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtəd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading This part of the city always fascinated Miss Helen and she took frequent walks through the ancient streets bordered by the houses built a century before and occupied by the former Spanish residents.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But a few of these now remained, though the quaint one-storied, adobe structures, with their deep-niched windows, spoke eloquently of a former régime.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading This part of the city always fascinated Miss Helen and she took frequent walks through the ancient streets bordered by the houses built a century before and occupied by the former Spanish residents.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading This part of the city always fascinated Miss Helen and she took frequent walks through the ancient streets bordered by the houses built a century before and occupied by the former Spanish residents.
Garcia
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From this reading SEÑORITA It was in old Sonora town that Miss Helen came across Señorita Dolores Mendez de Garcia.
a young female
From this reading It was at the door of one of the best preserved of these houses that there stood a dark-eyed girl as Miss Helen passed by.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Her fair skin and soft brown hair marked her as unlike her dark-complexioned neighbors, and when she picked up the handkerchief which Miss Helen accidentally dropped she returned it saying, "Permit me to return your handkerchief, madam."
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Her fair skin and soft brown hair marked her as unlike her dark-complexioned neighbors, and when she picked up the handkerchief which Miss Helen accidentally dropped she returned it saying, "Permit me to return your handkerchief, madam."
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading SEÑORITA It was in old Sonora town that Miss Helen came across Señorita Dolores Mendez de Garcia.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her fair skin and soft brown hair marked her as unlike her dark-complexioned neighbors, and when she picked up the handkerchief which Miss Helen accidentally dropped she returned it saying, "Permit me to return your handkerchief, madam."
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading This part of the city always fascinated Miss Helen and she took frequent walks through the ancient streets bordered by the houses built a century before and occupied by the former Spanish residents.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SEÑORITA It was in old Sonora town that Miss Helen came across Señorita Dolores Mendez de Garcia.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SEÑORITA It was in old Sonora town that Miss Helen came across Señorita Dolores Mendez de Garcia.
a woman of refinement
From this reading Her fair skin and soft brown hair marked her as unlike her dark-complexioned neighbors, and when she picked up the handkerchief which Miss Helen accidentally dropped she returned it saying, "Permit me to return your handkerchief, madam."
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Her fair skin and soft brown hair marked her as unlike her dark-complexioned neighbors, and when she picked up the handkerchief which Miss Helen accidentally dropped she returned it saying, "Permit me to return your handkerchief, madam."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her fair skin and soft brown hair marked her as unlike her dark-complexioned neighbors, and when she picked up the handkerchief which Miss Helen accidentally dropped she returned it saying, "Permit me to return your handkerchief, madam."
Mendez
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From this reading SEÑORITA It was in old Sonora town that Miss Helen came across Señorita Dolores Mendez de Garcia.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading SEÑORITA It was in old Sonora town that Miss Helen came across Señorita Dolores Mendez de Garcia.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Her fair skin and soft brown hair marked her as unlike her dark-complexioned neighbors, and when she picked up the handkerchief which Miss Helen accidentally dropped she returned it saying, "Permit me to return your handkerchief, madam."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But a few of these now remained, though the quaint one-storied, adobe structures, with their deep-niched windows, spoke eloquently of a former régime.
held or filled or in use
From this reading This part of the city always fascinated Miss Helen and she took frequent walks through the ancient streets bordered by the houses built a century before and occupied by the former Spanish residents.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This part of the city always fascinated Miss Helen and she took frequent walks through the ancient streets bordered by the houses built a century before and occupied by the former Spanish residents.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading SEÑORITA It was in old Sonora town that Miss Helen came across Señorita Dolores Mendez de Garcia.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was at the door of one of the best preserved of these houses that there stood a dark-eyed girl as Miss Helen passed by.
one-storied
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From this reading But a few of these now remained, though the quaint one-storied, adobe structures, with their deep-niched windows, spoke eloquently of a former régime.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This part of the city always fascinated Miss Helen and she took frequent walks through the ancient streets bordered by the houses built a century before and occupied by the former Spanish residents.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It was at the door of one of the best preserved of these houses that there stood a dark-eyed girl as Miss Helen passed by.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Her fair skin and soft brown hair marked her as unlike her dark-complexioned neighbors, and when she picked up the handkerchief which Miss Helen accidentally dropped she returned it saying, "Permit me to return your handkerchief, madam."
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Her fair skin and soft brown hair marked her as unlike her dark-complexioned neighbors, and when she picked up the handkerchief which Miss Helen accidentally dropped she returned it saying, "Permit me to return your handkerchief, madam."
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading It was at the door of one of the best preserved of these houses that there stood a dark-eyed girl as Miss Helen passed by.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading But a few of these now remained, though the quaint one-storied, adobe structures, with their deep-niched windows, spoke eloquently of a former régime.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But a few of these now remained, though the quaint one-storied, adobe structures, with their deep-niched windows, spoke eloquently of a former régime.
residentsnounUS /ˈrezɪdənts/
plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading This part of the city always fascinated Miss Helen and she took frequent walks through the ancient streets bordered by the houses built a century before and occupied by the former Spanish residents.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Her fair skin and soft brown hair marked her as unlike her dark-complexioned neighbors, and when she picked up the handkerchief which Miss Helen accidentally dropped she returned it saying, "Permit me to return your handkerchief, madam."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Her fair skin and soft brown hair marked her as unlike her dark-complexioned neighbors, and when she picked up the handkerchief which Miss Helen accidentally dropped she returned it saying, "Permit me to return your handkerchief, madam."
régime
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From this reading But a few of these now remained, though the quaint one-storied, adobe structures, with their deep-niched windows, spoke eloquently of a former régime.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Her fair skin and soft brown hair marked her as unlike her dark-complexioned neighbors, and when she picked up the handkerchief which Miss Helen accidentally dropped she returned it saying, "Permit me to return your handkerchief, madam."
SEÑORITA
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From this reading SEÑORITA It was in old Sonora town that Miss Helen came across Señorita Dolores Mendez de Garcia.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This part of the city always fascinated Miss Helen and she took frequent walks through the ancient streets bordered by the houses built a century before and occupied by the former Spanish residents.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Her fair skin and soft brown hair marked her as unlike her dark-complexioned neighbors, and when she picked up the handkerchief which Miss Helen accidentally dropped she returned it saying, "Permit me to return your handkerchief, madam."
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Her fair skin and soft brown hair marked her as unlike her dark-complexioned neighbors, and when she picked up the handkerchief which Miss Helen accidentally dropped she returned it saying, "Permit me to return your handkerchief, madam."
SonoranounUS /səˈnɔːrə/
ground snakes
From this reading SEÑORITA It was in old Sonora town that Miss Helen came across Señorita Dolores Mendez de Garcia.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading This part of the city always fascinated Miss Helen and she took frequent walks through the ancient streets bordered by the houses built a century before and occupied by the former Spanish residents.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading But a few of these now remained, though the quaint one-storied, adobe structures, with their deep-niched windows, spoke eloquently of a former régime.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It was at the door of one of the best preserved of these houses that there stood a dark-eyed girl as Miss Helen passed by.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading This part of the city always fascinated Miss Helen and she took frequent walks through the ancient streets bordered by the houses built a century before and occupied by the former Spanish residents.
structuresnounUS /ˈstrʌktʃərz/
plural of “structure” — a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading But a few of these now remained, though the quaint one-storied, adobe structures, with their deep-niched windows, spoke eloquently of a former régime.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SEÑORITA It was in old Sonora town that Miss Helen came across Señorita Dolores Mendez de Garcia.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This part of the city always fascinated Miss Helen and she took frequent walks through the ancient streets bordered by the houses built a century before and occupied by the former Spanish residents.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But a few of these now remained, though the quaint one-storied, adobe structures, with their deep-niched windows, spoke eloquently of a former régime.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was at the door of one of the best preserved of these houses that there stood a dark-eyed girl as Miss Helen passed by.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But a few of these now remained, though the quaint one-storied, adobe structures, with their deep-niched windows, spoke eloquently of a former régime.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This part of the city always fascinated Miss Helen and she took frequent walks through the ancient streets bordered by the houses built a century before and occupied by the former Spanish residents.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But a few of these now remained, though the quaint one-storied, adobe structures, with their deep-niched windows, spoke eloquently of a former régime.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading This part of the city always fascinated Miss Helen and she took frequent walks through the ancient streets bordered by the houses built a century before and occupied by the former Spanish residents.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her fair skin and soft brown hair marked her as unlike her dark-complexioned neighbors, and when she picked up the handkerchief which Miss Helen accidentally dropped she returned it saying, "Permit me to return your handkerchief, madam."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading This part of the city always fascinated Miss Helen and she took frequent walks through the ancient streets bordered by the houses built a century before and occupied by the former Spanish residents.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading SEÑORITA It was in old Sonora town that Miss Helen came across Señorita Dolores Mendez de Garcia.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Her fair skin and soft brown hair marked her as unlike her dark-complexioned neighbors, and when she picked up the handkerchief which Miss Helen accidentally dropped she returned it saying, "Permit me to return your handkerchief, madam."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Her fair skin and soft brown hair marked her as unlike her dark-complexioned neighbors, and when she picked up the handkerchief which Miss Helen accidentally dropped she returned it saying, "Permit me to return your handkerchief, madam."
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading This part of the city always fascinated Miss Helen and she took frequent walks through the ancient streets bordered by the houses built a century before and occupied by the former Spanish residents.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SEÑORITA It was in old Sonora town that Miss Helen came across Señorita Dolores Mendez de Garcia.
at the time that
From this reading Her fair skin and soft brown hair marked her as unlike her dark-complexioned neighbors, and when she picked up the handkerchief which Miss Helen accidentally dropped she returned it saying, "Permit me to return your handkerchief, madam."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her fair skin and soft brown hair marked her as unlike her dark-complexioned neighbors, and when she picked up the handkerchief which Miss Helen accidentally dropped she returned it saying, "Permit me to return your handkerchief, madam."
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading But a few of these now remained, though the quaint one-storied, adobe structures, with their deep-niched windows, spoke eloquently of a former régime.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But a few of these now remained, though the quaint one-storied, adobe structures, with their deep-niched windows, spoke eloquently of a former régime.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Her fair skin and soft brown hair marked her as unlike her dark-complexioned neighbors, and when she picked up the handkerchief which Miss Helen accidentally dropped she returned it saying, "Permit me to return your handkerchief, madam."
