used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dona Paula sent for Nieves, the embroideress, and a long conference ensued with closed doors.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Then patterns were ordered from Madrid, and a few days later the senora, accompanied by Cecilia and Pablito, took a journey to the capital of the province in the family coach.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The prying Don Petra, who was passing along the Rua Nueva as Dona Paula and her children returned, saw the servant take from the carriage large, heavy parcels that looked like bales of material.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dona Paula sent for Nieves, the embroideress, and a long conference ensued with closed doors.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The prying Don Petra, who was passing along the Rua Nueva as Dona Paula and her children returned, saw the servant take from the carriage large, heavy parcels that looked like bales of material.
balesnounUS /beɪlz/
plural of “bale” — a large bundle bound for storage or transport
From this reading The prying Don Petra, who was passing along the Rua Nueva as Dona Paula and her children returned, saw the servant take from the carriage large, heavy parcels that looked like bales of material.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading CECILIA'S TROUSSEAU Preparations for the wedding had begun in the Belinchon household.
Belinchon
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From this reading CECILIA'S TROUSSEAU Preparations for the wedding had begun in the Belinchon household.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then patterns were ordered from Madrid, and a few days later the senora, accompanied by Cecilia and Pablito, took a journey to the capital of the province in the family coach.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Then patterns were ordered from Madrid, and a few days later the senora, accompanied by Cecilia and Pablito, took a journey to the capital of the province in the family coach.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The prying Don Petra, who was passing along the Rua Nueva as Dona Paula and her children returned, saw the servant take from the carriage large, heavy parcels that looked like bales of material.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading They were started very cautiously.
Cecilia
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From this reading Then patterns were ordered from Madrid, and a few days later the senora, accompanied by Cecilia and Pablito, took a journey to the capital of the province in the family coach.
CECILIA'S
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From this reading CECILIA'S TROUSSEAU Preparations for the wedding had begun in the Belinchon household.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The prying Don Petra, who was passing along the Rua Nueva as Dona Paula and her children returned, saw the servant take from the carriage large, heavy parcels that looked like bales of material.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Dona Paula sent for Nieves, the embroideress, and a long conference ensued with closed doors.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading Then patterns were ordered from Madrid, and a few days later the senora, accompanied by Cecilia and Pablito, took a journey to the capital of the province in the family coach.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading Dona Paula sent for Nieves, the embroideress, and a long conference ensued with closed doors.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Then patterns were ordered from Madrid, and a few days later the senora, accompanied by Cecilia and Pablito, took a journey to the capital of the province in the family coach.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading The prying Don Petra, who was passing along the Rua Nueva as Dona Paula and her children returned, saw the servant take from the carriage large, heavy parcels that looked like bales of material.
DonanounUS /ˈdoʊnə/
a Spanish courtesy title or form of address for a woman
From this reading Dona Paula sent for Nieves, the embroideress, and a long conference ensued with closed doors.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Dona Paula sent for Nieves, the embroideress, and a long conference ensued with closed doors.
embroideressnoun
a woman embroiderer
From this reading Dona Paula sent for Nieves, the embroideress, and a long conference ensued with closed doors.
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading Dona Paula sent for Nieves, the embroideress, and a long conference ensued with closed doors.
a social unit living together
From this reading Then patterns were ordered from Madrid, and a few days later the senora, accompanied by Cecilia and Pablito, took a journey to the capital of the province in the family coach.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Then patterns were ordered from Madrid, and a few days later the senora, accompanied by Cecilia and Pablito, took a journey to the capital of the province in the family coach.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CECILIA'S TROUSSEAU Preparations for the wedding had begun in the Belinchon household.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then patterns were ordered from Madrid, and a few days later the senora, accompanied by Cecilia and Pablito, took a journey to the capital of the province in the family coach.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CECILIA'S TROUSSEAU Preparations for the wedding had begun in the Belinchon household.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The prying Don Petra, who was passing along the Rua Nueva as Dona Paula and her children returned, saw the servant take from the carriage large, heavy parcels that looked like bales of material.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The prying Don Petra, who was passing along the Rua Nueva as Dona Paula and her children returned, saw the servant take from the carriage large, heavy parcels that looked like bales of material.
a social unit living together
From this reading CECILIA'S TROUSSEAU Preparations for the wedding had begun in the Belinchon household.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CECILIA'S TROUSSEAU Preparations for the wedding had begun in the Belinchon household.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Then patterns were ordered from Madrid, and a few days later the senora, accompanied by Cecilia and Pablito, took a journey to the capital of the province in the family coach.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The prying Don Petra, who was passing along the Rua Nueva as Dona Paula and her children returned, saw the servant take from the carriage large, heavy parcels that looked like bales of material.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Then patterns were ordered from Madrid, and a few days later the senora, accompanied by Cecilia and Pablito, took a journey to the capital of the province in the family coach.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The prying Don Petra, who was passing along the Rua Nueva as Dona Paula and her children returned, saw the servant take from the carriage large, heavy parcels that looked like bales of material.
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 Dona Paula sent for Nieves, the embroideress, and a long conference ensued with closed doors.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The prying Don Petra, who was passing along the Rua Nueva as Dona Paula and her children returned, saw the servant take from the carriage large, heavy parcels that looked like bales of material.
MadridnounUS /məˈdrɪd/
the capital and largest city situated centrally in Spain; home of an outstanding art museum
From this reading Then patterns were ordered from Madrid, and a few days later the senora, accompanied by Cecilia and Pablito, took a journey to the capital of the province in the family coach.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading The prying Don Petra, who was passing along the Rua Nueva as Dona Paula and her children returned, saw the servant take from the carriage large, heavy parcels that looked like bales of material.
Nieves
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From this reading Dona Paula sent for Nieves, the embroideress, and a long conference ensued with closed doors.
Nueva
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From this reading The prying Don Petra, who was passing along the Rua Nueva as Dona Paula and her children returned, saw the servant take from the carriage large, heavy parcels that looked like bales of material.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then patterns were ordered from Madrid, and a few days later the senora, accompanied by Cecilia and Pablito, took a journey to the capital of the province in the family coach.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Then patterns were ordered from Madrid, and a few days later the senora, accompanied by Cecilia and Pablito, took a journey to the capital of the province in the family coach.
Pablito
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From this reading Then patterns were ordered from Madrid, and a few days later the senora, accompanied by Cecilia and Pablito, took a journey to the capital of the province in the family coach.
parcelsnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəlz/
plural of “parcel” — a wrapped container
From this reading The prying Don Petra, who was passing along the Rua Nueva as Dona Paula and her children returned, saw the servant take from the carriage large, heavy parcels that looked like bales of material.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The prying Don Petra, who was passing along the Rua Nueva as Dona Paula and her children returned, saw the servant take from the carriage large, heavy parcels that looked like bales of material.
patternsnounUS /ˈpætərnz/
plural of “pattern” — a perceptual structure
From this reading Then patterns were ordered from Madrid, and a few days later the senora, accompanied by Cecilia and Pablito, took a journey to the capital of the province in the family coach.
Paula
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From this reading Dona Paula sent for Nieves, the embroideress, and a long conference ensued with closed doors.
Petra
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From this reading The prying Don Petra, who was passing along the Rua Nueva as Dona Paula and her children returned, saw the servant take from the carriage large, heavy parcels that looked like bales of material.
PreparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading CECILIA'S TROUSSEAU Preparations for the wedding had begun in the Belinchon household.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Then patterns were ordered from Madrid, and a few days later the senora, accompanied by Cecilia and Pablito, took a journey to the capital of the province in the family coach.
pryingnounUS /ˈpraɪɪŋ/
offensive inquisitiveness
From this reading The prying Don Petra, who was passing along the Rua Nueva as Dona Paula and her children returned, saw the servant take from the carriage large, heavy parcels that looked like bales of material.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The prying Don Petra, who was passing along the Rua Nueva as Dona Paula and her children returned, saw the servant take from the carriage large, heavy parcels that looked like bales of material.
Rua
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From this reading The prying Don Petra, who was passing along the Rua Nueva as Dona Paula and her children returned, saw the servant take from the carriage large, heavy parcels that looked like bales of material.
cut with a saw
From this reading The prying Don Petra, who was passing along the Rua Nueva as Dona Paula and her children returned, saw the servant take from the carriage large, heavy parcels that looked like bales of material.
senoranounUS /ˌsiːˈnjɔːrə/
a Spanish title or form of address for a married woman; similar to the English “Mrs” or “madam”
From this reading Then patterns were ordered from Madrid, and a few days later the senora, accompanied by Cecilia and Pablito, took a journey to the capital of the province in the family coach.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Dona Paula sent for Nieves, the embroideress, and a long conference ensued with closed doors.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The prying Don Petra, who was passing along the Rua Nueva as Dona Paula and her children returned, saw the servant take from the carriage large, heavy parcels that looked like bales of material.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They were started very cautiously.
carry out
From this reading The prying Don Petra, who was passing along the Rua Nueva as Dona Paula and her children returned, saw the servant take from the carriage large, heavy parcels that looked like bales of material.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The prying Don Petra, who was passing along the Rua Nueva as Dona Paula and her children returned, saw the servant take from the carriage large, heavy parcels that looked like bales of material.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CECILIA'S TROUSSEAU Preparations for the wedding had begun in the Belinchon household.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then patterns were ordered from Madrid, and a few days later the senora, accompanied by Cecilia and Pablito, took a journey to the capital of the province in the family coach.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were started very cautiously.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then patterns were ordered from Madrid, and a few days later the senora, accompanied by Cecilia and Pablito, took a journey to the capital of the province in the family coach.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Then patterns were ordered from Madrid, and a few days later the senora, accompanied by Cecilia and Pablito, took a journey to the capital of the province in the family coach.
TROUSSEAUnoun
the personal outfit of a bride; clothes and accessories and linens
From this reading CECILIA'S TROUSSEAU Preparations for the wedding had begun in the Belinchon household.
precisely as stated
From this reading They were started very cautiously.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The prying Don Petra, who was passing along the Rua Nueva as Dona Paula and her children returned, saw the servant take from the carriage large, heavy parcels that looked like bales of material.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading CECILIA'S TROUSSEAU Preparations for the wedding had begun in the Belinchon household.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were started very cautiously.
which person or people
From this reading The prying Don Petra, who was passing along the Rua Nueva as Dona Paula and her children returned, saw the servant take from the carriage large, heavy parcels that looked like bales of material.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dona Paula sent for Nieves, the embroideress, and a long conference ensued with closed doors.
