used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SANTA MARIA MARINA The guests from Ribadesella were a stately old gentleman and his widowed daughter, a handsome young woman picturesquely wrapped in the mourning veil it is the custom in Spain for women to wear.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Bother!” exclaimed Patty, after a brief colloquy with her sister.
Amable
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From this reading Don Tomás was not at home, Doña Martina was busy with household matters, Paulette was giving her attention to the young widow, Señora Campos, while Don Juan was entertaining her father, Don Amable, being assisted in the performance by Don Felipe.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It combined shawl and head covering, being an immense square of soft veiling which was draped around head and figure with graceful effect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SANTA MARIA MARINA The guests from Ribadesella were a stately old gentleman and his widowed daughter, a handsome young woman picturesquely wrapped in the mourning veil it is the custom in Spain for women to wear.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Strangers are here.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading It combined shawl and head covering, being an immense square of soft veiling which was draped around head and figure with graceful effect.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Don Tomás was not at home, Doña Martina was busy with household matters, Paulette was giving her attention to the young widow, Señora Campos, while Don Juan was entertaining her father, Don Amable, being assisted in the performance by Don Felipe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Don Tomás was not at home, Doña Martina was busy with household matters, Paulette was giving her attention to the young widow, Señora Campos, while Don Juan was entertaining her father, Don Amable, being assisted in the performance by Don Felipe.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Don Tomás was not at home, Doña Martina was busy with household matters, Paulette was giving her attention to the young widow, Señora Campos, while Don Juan was entertaining her father, Don Amable, being assisted in the performance by Don Felipe.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It combined shawl and head covering, being an immense square of soft veiling which was draped around head and figure with graceful effect.
BotherverbUS /ˈbɑːðər/
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading “Bother!” exclaimed Patty, after a brief colloquy with her sister.
of short duration or distance
From this reading “Bother!” exclaimed Patty, after a brief colloquy with her sister.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Don Tomás was not at home, Doña Martina was busy with household matters, Paulette was giving her attention to the young widow, Señora Campos, while Don Juan was entertaining her father, Don Amable, being assisted in the performance by Don Felipe.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Don Tomás was not at home, Doña Martina was busy with household matters, Paulette was giving her attention to the young widow, Señora Campos, while Don Juan was entertaining her father, Don Amable, being assisted in the performance by Don Felipe.
Campos
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From this reading Don Tomás was not at home, Doña Martina was busy with household matters, Paulette was giving her attention to the young widow, Señora Campos, while Don Juan was entertaining her father, Don Amable, being assisted in the performance by Don Felipe.
colloquynounUS /ˈkɑːləkwi/
a conversation especially a formal one
From this reading “Bother!” exclaimed Patty, after a brief colloquy with her sister.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading It combined shawl and head covering, being an immense square of soft veiling which was draped around head and figure with graceful effect.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading It combined shawl and head covering, being an immense square of soft veiling which was draped around head and figure with graceful effect.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading SANTA MARIA MARINA The guests from Ribadesella were a stately old gentleman and his widowed daughter, a handsome young woman picturesquely wrapped in the mourning veil it is the custom in Spain for women to wear.
a female human offspring
From this reading SANTA MARIA MARINA The guests from Ribadesella were a stately old gentleman and his widowed daughter, a handsome young woman picturesquely wrapped in the mourning veil it is the custom in Spain for women to wear.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Don Tomás was not at home, Doña Martina was busy with household matters, Paulette was giving her attention to the young widow, Señora Campos, while Don Juan was entertaining her father, Don Amable, being assisted in the performance by Don Felipe.
Doña
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From this reading Don Tomás was not at home, Doña Martina was busy with household matters, Paulette was giving her attention to the young widow, Señora Campos, while Don Juan was entertaining her father, Don Amable, being assisted in the performance by Don Felipe.
drapedadjectiveUS /dreɪpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading It combined shawl and head covering, being an immense square of soft veiling which was draped around head and figure with graceful effect.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It combined shawl and head covering, being an immense square of soft veiling which was draped around head and figure with graceful effect.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading Don Tomás was not at home, Doña Martina was busy with household matters, Paulette was giving her attention to the young widow, Señora Campos, while Don Juan was entertaining her father, Don Amable, being assisted in the performance by Don Felipe.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Bother!” exclaimed Patty, after a brief colloquy with her sister.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Don Tomás was not at home, Doña Martina was busy with household matters, Paulette was giving her attention to the young widow, Señora Campos, while Don Juan was entertaining her father, Don Amable, being assisted in the performance by Don Felipe.
Felipe
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From this reading Don Tomás was not at home, Doña Martina was busy with household matters, Paulette was giving her attention to the young widow, Señora Campos, while Don Juan was entertaining her father, Don Amable, being assisted in the performance by Don Felipe.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading It combined shawl and head covering, being an immense square of soft veiling which was draped around head and figure with graceful effect.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SANTA MARIA MARINA The guests from Ribadesella were a stately old gentleman and his widowed daughter, a handsome young woman picturesquely wrapped in the mourning veil it is the custom in Spain for women to wear.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SANTA MARIA MARINA The guests from Ribadesella were a stately old gentleman and his widowed daughter, a handsome young woman picturesquely wrapped in the mourning veil it is the custom in Spain for women to wear.
a man of refinement
From this reading SANTA MARIA MARINA The guests from Ribadesella were a stately old gentleman and his widowed daughter, a handsome young woman picturesquely wrapped in the mourning veil it is the custom in Spain for women to wear.
the act of giving
From this reading Don Tomás was not at home, Doña Martina was busy with household matters, Paulette was giving her attention to the young widow, Señora Campos, while Don Juan was entertaining her father, Don Amable, being assisted in the performance by Don Felipe.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading It combined shawl and head covering, being an immense square of soft veiling which was draped around head and figure with graceful effect.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading SANTA MARIA MARINA The guests from Ribadesella were a stately old gentleman and his widowed daughter, a handsome young woman picturesquely wrapped in the mourning veil it is the custom in Spain for women to wear.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading SANTA MARIA MARINA The guests from Ribadesella were a stately old gentleman and his widowed daughter, a handsome young woman picturesquely wrapped in the mourning veil it is the custom in Spain for women to wear.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It combined shawl and head covering, being an immense square of soft veiling which was draped around head and figure with graceful effect.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Don Tomás was not at home, Doña Martina was busy with household matters, Paulette was giving her attention to the young widow, Señora Campos, while Don Juan was entertaining her father, Don Amable, being assisted in the performance by Don Felipe.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Strangers are here.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SANTA MARIA MARINA The guests from Ribadesella were a stately old gentleman and his widowed daughter, a handsome young woman picturesquely wrapped in the mourning veil it is the custom in Spain for women to wear.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Don Tomás was not at home, Doña Martina was busy with household matters, Paulette was giving her attention to the young widow, Señora Campos, while Don Juan was entertaining her father, Don Amable, being assisted in the performance by Don Felipe.
a social unit living together
From this reading Don Tomás was not at home, Doña Martina was busy with household matters, Paulette was giving her attention to the young widow, Señora Campos, while Don Juan was entertaining her father, Don Amable, being assisted in the performance by Don Felipe.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading It combined shawl and head covering, being an immense square of soft veiling which was draped around head and figure with graceful effect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SANTA MARIA MARINA The guests from Ribadesella were a stately old gentleman and his widowed daughter, a handsome young woman picturesquely wrapped in the mourning veil it is the custom in Spain for women to wear.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SANTA MARIA MARINA The guests from Ribadesella were a stately old gentleman and his widowed daughter, a handsome young woman picturesquely wrapped in the mourning veil it is the custom in Spain for women to wear.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SANTA MARIA MARINA The guests from Ribadesella were a stately old gentleman and his widowed daughter, a handsome young woman picturesquely wrapped in the mourning veil it is the custom in Spain for women to wear.
Juan
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From this reading Don Tomás was not at home, Doña Martina was busy with household matters, Paulette was giving her attention to the young widow, Señora Campos, while Don Juan was entertaining her father, Don Amable, being assisted in the performance by Don Felipe.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading SANTA MARIA MARINA The guests from Ribadesella were a stately old gentleman and his widowed daughter, a handsome young woman picturesquely wrapped in the mourning veil it is the custom in Spain for women to wear.
MARINAnounUS /mərˈiːnə/
a fancy dock for small yachts and cabin cruisers
From this reading SANTA MARIA MARINA The guests from Ribadesella were a stately old gentleman and his widowed daughter, a handsome young woman picturesquely wrapped in the mourning veil it is the custom in Spain for women to wear.
Martina
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From this reading Don Tomás was not at home, Doña Martina was busy with household matters, Paulette was giving her attention to the young widow, Señora Campos, while Don Juan was entertaining her father, Don Amable, being assisted in the performance by Don Felipe.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Don Tomás was not at home, Doña Martina was busy with household matters, Paulette was giving her attention to the young widow, Señora Campos, while Don Juan was entertaining her father, Don Amable, being assisted in the performance by Don Felipe.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading SANTA MARIA MARINA The guests from Ribadesella were a stately old gentleman and his widowed daughter, a handsome young woman picturesquely wrapped in the mourning veil it is the custom in Spain for women to wear.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Don Tomás was not at home, Doña Martina was busy with household matters, Paulette was giving her attention to the young widow, Señora Campos, while Don Juan was entertaining her father, Don Amable, being assisted in the performance by Don Felipe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It combined shawl and head covering, being an immense square of soft veiling which was draped around head and figure with graceful effect.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading SANTA MARIA MARINA The guests from Ribadesella were a stately old gentleman and his widowed daughter, a handsome young woman picturesquely wrapped in the mourning veil it is the custom in Spain for women to wear.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading “Bother!” exclaimed Patty, after a brief colloquy with her sister.
Paulette
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From this reading Don Tomás was not at home, Doña Martina was busy with household matters, Paulette was giving her attention to the young widow, Señora Campos, while Don Juan was entertaining her father, Don Amable, being assisted in the performance by Don Felipe.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Don Tomás was not at home, Doña Martina was busy with household matters, Paulette was giving her attention to the young widow, Señora Campos, while Don Juan was entertaining her father, Don Amable, being assisted in the performance by Don Felipe.
picturesquelyadverb
in a picturesque manner
From this reading SANTA MARIA MARINA The guests from Ribadesella were a stately old gentleman and his widowed daughter, a handsome young woman picturesquely wrapped in the mourning veil it is the custom in Spain for women to wear.
Ribadesella
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From this reading SANTA MARIA MARINA The guests from Ribadesella were a stately old gentleman and his widowed daughter, a handsome young woman picturesquely wrapped in the mourning veil it is the custom in Spain for women to wear.
SANTAnounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading SANTA MARIA MARINA The guests from Ribadesella were a stately old gentleman and his widowed daughter, a handsome young woman picturesquely wrapped in the mourning veil it is the custom in Spain for women to wear.
Señora
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From this reading Don Tomás was not at home, Doña Martina was busy with household matters, Paulette was giving her attention to the young widow, Señora Campos, while Don Juan was entertaining her father, Don Amable, being assisted in the performance by Don Felipe.
shawlnounUS /ʃɔːl/
cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
From this reading It combined shawl and head covering, being an immense square of soft veiling which was draped around head and figure with graceful effect.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading “Bother!” exclaimed Patty, after a brief colloquy with her sister.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading It combined shawl and head covering, being an immense square of soft veiling which was draped around head and figure with graceful effect.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading SANTA MARIA MARINA The guests from Ribadesella were a stately old gentleman and his widowed daughter, a handsome young woman picturesquely wrapped in the mourning veil it is the custom in Spain for women to wear.
make square
From this reading It combined shawl and head covering, being an immense square of soft veiling which was draped around head and figure with graceful effect.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading SANTA MARIA MARINA The guests from Ribadesella were a stately old gentleman and his widowed daughter, a handsome young woman picturesquely wrapped in the mourning veil it is the custom in Spain for women to wear.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading “Strangers are here.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SANTA MARIA MARINA The guests from Ribadesella were a stately old gentleman and his widowed daughter, a handsome young woman picturesquely wrapped in the mourning veil it is the custom in Spain for women to wear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SANTA MARIA MARINA The guests from Ribadesella were a stately old gentleman and his widowed daughter, a handsome young woman picturesquely wrapped in the mourning veil it is the custom in Spain for women to wear.
Tomás
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From this reading Don Tomás was not at home, Doña Martina was busy with household matters, Paulette was giving her attention to the young widow, Señora Campos, while Don Juan was entertaining her father, Don Amable, being assisted in the performance by Don Felipe.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading SANTA MARIA MARINA The guests from Ribadesella were a stately old gentleman and his widowed daughter, a handsome young woman picturesquely wrapped in the mourning veil it is the custom in Spain for women to wear.
veilingnounUS /ˈveɪlɪŋ/
a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave
From this reading It combined shawl and head covering, being an immense square of soft veiling which was draped around head and figure with graceful effect.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It combined shawl and head covering, being an immense square of soft veiling which was draped around head and figure with graceful effect.
be dressed in
From this reading SANTA MARIA MARINA The guests from Ribadesella were a stately old gentleman and his widowed daughter, a handsome young woman picturesquely wrapped in the mourning veil it is the custom in Spain for women to wear.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SANTA MARIA MARINA The guests from Ribadesella were a stately old gentleman and his widowed daughter, a handsome young woman picturesquely wrapped in the mourning veil it is the custom in Spain for women to wear.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It combined shawl and head covering, being an immense square of soft veiling which was draped around head and figure with graceful effect.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Don Tomás was not at home, Doña Martina was busy with household matters, Paulette was giving her attention to the young widow, Señora Campos, while Don Juan was entertaining her father, Don Amable, being assisted in the performance by Don Felipe.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Don Tomás was not at home, Doña Martina was busy with household matters, Paulette was giving her attention to the young widow, Señora Campos, while Don Juan was entertaining her father, Don Amable, being assisted in the performance by Don Felipe.
widowedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪdoʊd/
single because of death of the spouse
From this reading SANTA MARIA MARINA The guests from Ribadesella were a stately old gentleman and his widowed daughter, a handsome young woman picturesquely wrapped in the mourning veil it is the custom in Spain for women to wear.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It combined shawl and head covering, being an immense square of soft veiling which was draped around head and figure with graceful effect.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading SANTA MARIA MARINA The guests from Ribadesella were a stately old gentleman and his widowed daughter, a handsome young woman picturesquely wrapped in the mourning veil it is the custom in Spain for women to wear.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading SANTA MARIA MARINA The guests from Ribadesella were a stately old gentleman and his widowed daughter, a handsome young woman picturesquely wrapped in the mourning veil it is the custom in Spain for women to wear.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading SANTA MARIA MARINA The guests from Ribadesella were a stately old gentleman and his widowed daughter, a handsome young woman picturesquely wrapped in the mourning veil it is the custom in Spain for women to wear.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading SANTA MARIA MARINA The guests from Ribadesella were a stately old gentleman and his widowed daughter, a handsome young woman picturesquely wrapped in the mourning veil it is the custom in Spain for women to wear.
