used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A ROMERIA This being the season of the year for _fiestas_ and _romerias_ one of these was always in prospect even though Don Juan suggested only such as might be most interesting.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading “Many pilgrims go to the _romeria_ of Covadonga on account of the miraculous image there which the faithful regard with much veneration.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading That at the little old town of Celorio promised certain unusual features and all prepared to go.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading A ROMERIA This being the season of the year for _fiestas_ and _romerias_ one of these was always in prospect even though Don Juan suggested only such as might be most interesting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A ROMERIA This being the season of the year for _fiestas_ and _romerias_ one of these was always in prospect even though Don Juan suggested only such as might be most interesting.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A ROMERIA This being the season of the year for _fiestas_ and _romerias_ one of these was always in prospect even though Don Juan suggested only such as might be most interesting.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What is the difference between a _romeria_ and a _fiesta_?” asked Patty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That at the little old town of Celorio promised certain unusual features and all prepared to go.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A ROMERIA This being the season of the year for _fiestas_ and _romerias_ one of these was always in prospect even though Don Juan suggested only such as might be most interesting.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A ROMERIA This being the season of the year for _fiestas_ and _romerias_ one of these was always in prospect even though Don Juan suggested only such as might be most interesting.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “What is the difference between a _romeria_ and a _fiesta_?” asked Patty.
Celorio
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From this reading That at the little old town of Celorio promised certain unusual features and all prepared to go.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading That at the little old town of Celorio promised certain unusual features and all prepared to go.
Covadonga
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From this reading “Many pilgrims go to the _romeria_ of Covadonga on account of the miraculous image there which the faithful regard with much veneration.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “A _romeria_ is a pilgrimage, properly speaking; a _fiesta_ is simply a feast day in honor of some special saint or some particular Madonna,” Don Juan told her.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading “What is the difference between a _romeria_ and a _fiesta_?” asked Patty.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading A ROMERIA This being the season of the year for _fiestas_ and _romerias_ one of these was always in prospect even though Don Juan suggested only such as might be most interesting.
divisible by two
From this reading A ROMERIA This being the season of the year for _fiestas_ and _romerias_ one of these was always in prospect even though Don Juan suggested only such as might be most interesting.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading “Many pilgrims go to the _romeria_ of Covadonga on account of the miraculous image there which the faithful regard with much veneration.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading “A _romeria_ is a pilgrimage, properly speaking; a _fiesta_ is simply a feast day in honor of some special saint or some particular Madonna,” Don Juan told her.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading That at the little old town of Celorio promised certain unusual features and all prepared to go.
fiestanounUS /fiˈestə/
an elaborate party (often outdoors)
From this reading “What is the difference between a _romeria_ and a _fiesta_?” asked Patty.
fiestas
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From this reading A ROMERIA This being the season of the year for _fiestas_ and _romerias_ one of these was always in prospect even though Don Juan suggested only such as might be most interesting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A ROMERIA This being the season of the year for _fiestas_ and _romerias_ one of these was always in prospect even though Don Juan suggested only such as might be most interesting.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading That at the little old town of Celorio promised certain unusual features and all prepared to go.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “A _romeria_ is a pilgrimage, properly speaking; a _fiesta_ is simply a feast day in honor of some special saint or some particular Madonna,” Don Juan told her.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading “A _romeria_ is a pilgrimage, properly speaking; a _fiesta_ is simply a feast day in honor of some special saint or some particular Madonna,” Don Juan told her.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading “Many pilgrims go to the _romeria_ of Covadonga on account of the miraculous image there which the faithful regard with much veneration.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A ROMERIA This being the season of the year for _fiestas_ and _romerias_ one of these was always in prospect even though Don Juan suggested only such as might be most interesting.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading A ROMERIA This being the season of the year for _fiestas_ and _romerias_ one of these was always in prospect even though Don Juan suggested only such as might be most interesting.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What is the difference between a _romeria_ and a _fiesta_?” asked Patty.
Juan
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From this reading A ROMERIA This being the season of the year for _fiestas_ and _romerias_ one of these was always in prospect even though Don Juan suggested only such as might be most interesting.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That at the little old town of Celorio promised certain unusual features and all prepared to go.
MadonnanounUS /məˈdɑːnə/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading “A _romeria_ is a pilgrimage, properly speaking; a _fiesta_ is simply a feast day in honor of some special saint or some particular Madonna,” Don Juan told her.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading “Many pilgrims go to the _romeria_ of Covadonga on account of the miraculous image there which the faithful regard with much veneration.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A ROMERIA This being the season of the year for _fiestas_ and _romerias_ one of these was always in prospect even though Don Juan suggested only such as might be most interesting.
miraculousadjectiveUS /mərˈækjələs/
being or having the character of a miracle
From this reading “Many pilgrims go to the _romeria_ of Covadonga on account of the miraculous image there which the faithful regard with much veneration.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A ROMERIA This being the season of the year for _fiestas_ and _romerias_ one of these was always in prospect even though Don Juan suggested only such as might be most interesting.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “Many pilgrims go to the _romeria_ of Covadonga on account of the miraculous image there which the faithful regard with much veneration.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A ROMERIA This being the season of the year for _fiestas_ and _romerias_ one of these was always in prospect even though Don Juan suggested only such as might be most interesting.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading That at the little old town of Celorio promised certain unusual features and all prepared to go.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Many pilgrims go to the _romeria_ of Covadonga on account of the miraculous image there which the faithful regard with much veneration.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A ROMERIA This being the season of the year for _fiestas_ and _romerias_ one of these was always in prospect even though Don Juan suggested only such as might be most interesting.
and nothing more
From this reading A ROMERIA This being the season of the year for _fiestas_ and _romerias_ one of these was always in prospect even though Don Juan suggested only such as might be most interesting.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “A _romeria_ is a pilgrimage, properly speaking; a _fiesta_ is simply a feast day in honor of some special saint or some particular Madonna,” Don Juan told her.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading “A _romeria_ is a pilgrimage, properly speaking; a _fiesta_ is simply a feast day in honor of some special saint or some particular Madonna,” Don Juan told her.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading “What is the difference between a _romeria_ and a _fiesta_?” asked Patty.
pilgrimagenounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmədʒ/
a journey to a sacred place
From this reading “A _romeria_ is a pilgrimage, properly speaking; a _fiesta_ is simply a feast day in honor of some special saint or some particular Madonna,” Don Juan told her.
pilgrimsnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading “Many pilgrims go to the _romeria_ of Covadonga on account of the miraculous image there which the faithful regard with much veneration.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading That at the little old town of Celorio promised certain unusual features and all prepared to go.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading That at the little old town of Celorio promised certain unusual features and all prepared to go.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading “A _romeria_ is a pilgrimage, properly speaking; a _fiesta_ is simply a feast day in honor of some special saint or some particular Madonna,” Don Juan told her.
the possibility of future success
From this reading A ROMERIA This being the season of the year for _fiestas_ and _romerias_ one of these was always in prospect even though Don Juan suggested only such as might be most interesting.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading “Many pilgrims go to the _romeria_ of Covadonga on account of the miraculous image there which the faithful regard with much veneration.
ROMERIA
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From this reading A ROMERIA This being the season of the year for _fiestas_ and _romerias_ one of these was always in prospect even though Don Juan suggested only such as might be most interesting.
romerias
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From this reading A ROMERIA This being the season of the year for _fiestas_ and _romerias_ one of these was always in prospect even though Don Juan suggested only such as might be most interesting.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading “A _romeria_ is a pilgrimage, properly speaking; a _fiesta_ is simply a feast day in honor of some special saint or some particular Madonna,” Don Juan told her.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading A ROMERIA This being the season of the year for _fiestas_ and _romerias_ one of these was always in prospect even though Don Juan suggested only such as might be most interesting.
and nothing more
From this reading “A _romeria_ is a pilgrimage, properly speaking; a _fiesta_ is simply a feast day in honor of some special saint or some particular Madonna,” Don Juan told her.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “A _romeria_ is a pilgrimage, properly speaking; a _fiesta_ is simply a feast day in honor of some special saint or some particular Madonna,” Don Juan told her.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading “A _romeria_ is a pilgrimage, properly speaking; a _fiesta_ is simply a feast day in honor of some special saint or some particular Madonna,” Don Juan told her.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading “A _romeria_ is a pilgrimage, properly speaking; a _fiesta_ is simply a feast day in honor of some special saint or some particular Madonna,” Don Juan told her.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A ROMERIA This being the season of the year for _fiestas_ and _romerias_ one of these was always in prospect even though Don Juan suggested only such as might be most interesting.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading A ROMERIA This being the season of the year for _fiestas_ and _romerias_ one of these was always in prospect even though Don Juan suggested only such as might be most interesting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That at the little old town of Celorio promised certain unusual features and all prepared to go.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A ROMERIA This being the season of the year for _fiestas_ and _romerias_ one of these was always in prospect even though Don Juan suggested only such as might be most interesting.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Many pilgrims go to the _romeria_ of Covadonga on account of the miraculous image there which the faithful regard with much veneration.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A ROMERIA This being the season of the year for _fiestas_ and _romerias_ one of these was always in prospect even though Don Juan suggested only such as might be most interesting.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A ROMERIA This being the season of the year for _fiestas_ and _romerias_ one of these was always in prospect even though Don Juan suggested only such as might be most interesting.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A ROMERIA This being the season of the year for _fiestas_ and _romerias_ one of these was always in prospect even though Don Juan suggested only such as might be most interesting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That at the little old town of Celorio promised certain unusual features and all prepared to go.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “A _romeria_ is a pilgrimage, properly speaking; a _fiesta_ is simply a feast day in honor of some special saint or some particular Madonna,” Don Juan told her.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading That at the little old town of Celorio promised certain unusual features and all prepared to go.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading That at the little old town of Celorio promised certain unusual features and all prepared to go.
venerationnounUS /ˌvenərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
From this reading “Many pilgrims go to the _romeria_ of Covadonga on account of the miraculous image there which the faithful regard with much veneration.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A ROMERIA This being the season of the year for _fiestas_ and _romerias_ one of these was always in prospect even though Don Juan suggested only such as might be most interesting.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What is the difference between a _romeria_ and a _fiesta_?” asked Patty.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Many pilgrims go to the _romeria_ of Covadonga on account of the miraculous image there which the faithful regard with much veneration.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Many pilgrims go to the _romeria_ of Covadonga on account of the miraculous image there which the faithful regard with much veneration.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A ROMERIA This being the season of the year for _fiestas_ and _romerias_ one of these was always in prospect even though Don Juan suggested only such as might be most interesting.
