used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was more thoughtful than the casual observer gave her credit for being, and in spite of her gay sallies and pretended whimsies, there was, deep down in her heart, a steadfastness and loyalty which circumstance and experience would more fully develop.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading She had not the slightest idea of flirting with Tomás, and indeed their acquaintance was of the most sensible kind, in spite of the fact that the girl did her best to convey to her sister the impression that it was otherwise.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Even as a child she had rebelled against her sister’s attempts at coercion, once saying plaintively: “It isn’t that I don’t want to mind Tina, but it is the way she tries to force me that makes me disobey.”
Alegra
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From this reading TOMÁS TELLS The gipsy was not far wrong in her estimate of the Glad Lady, “La Señorita Alegra,” as Perdita called her.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Though Doña Martina had long held the position of mentor, she had not always exerted her authority with discretion, so that now, when Patty had left school, she rather resented the elder’s attitude and took the bit between her teeth with an intention of going her own gait.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Though Doña Martina had long held the position of mentor, she had not always exerted her authority with discretion, so that now, when Patty had left school, she rather resented the elder’s attitude and took the bit between her teeth with an intention of going her own gait.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was more thoughtful than the casual observer gave her credit for being, and in spite of her gay sallies and pretended whimsies, there was, deep down in her heart, a steadfastness and loyalty which circumstance and experience would more fully develop.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TOMÁS TELLS The gipsy was not far wrong in her estimate of the Glad Lady, “La Señorita Alegra,” as Perdita called her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Even as a child she had rebelled against her sister’s attempts at coercion, once saying plaintively: “It isn’t that I don’t want to mind Tina, but it is the way she tries to force me that makes me disobey.”
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Even as a child she had rebelled against her sister’s attempts at coercion, once saying plaintively: “It isn’t that I don’t want to mind Tina, but it is the way she tries to force me that makes me disobey.”
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Though Doña Martina had long held the position of mentor, she had not always exerted her authority with discretion, so that now, when Patty had left school, she rather resented the elder’s attitude and took the bit between her teeth with an intention of going her own gait.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Though Doña Martina had long held the position of mentor, she had not always exerted her authority with discretion, so that now, when Patty had left school, she rather resented the elder’s attitude and took the bit between her teeth with an intention of going her own gait.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She was more thoughtful than the casual observer gave her credit for being, and in spite of her gay sallies and pretended whimsies, there was, deep down in her heart, a steadfastness and loyalty which circumstance and experience would more fully develop.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading She had not the slightest idea of flirting with Tomás, and indeed their acquaintance was of the most sensible kind, in spite of the fact that the girl did her best to convey to her sister the impression that it was otherwise.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Though Doña Martina had long held the position of mentor, she had not always exerted her authority with discretion, so that now, when Patty had left school, she rather resented the elder’s attitude and took the bit between her teeth with an intention of going her own gait.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Though Doña Martina had long held the position of mentor, she had not always exerted her authority with discretion, so that now, when Patty had left school, she rather resented the elder’s attitude and took the bit between her teeth with an intention of going her own gait.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Even as a child she had rebelled against her sister’s attempts at coercion, once saying plaintively: “It isn’t that I don’t want to mind Tina, but it is the way she tries to force me that makes me disobey.”
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading TOMÁS TELLS The gipsy was not far wrong in her estimate of the Glad Lady, “La Señorita Alegra,” as Perdita called her.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading She was more thoughtful than the casual observer gave her credit for being, and in spite of her gay sallies and pretended whimsies, there was, deep down in her heart, a steadfastness and loyalty which circumstance and experience would more fully develop.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Even as a child she had rebelled against her sister’s attempts at coercion, once saying plaintively: “It isn’t that I don’t want to mind Tina, but it is the way she tries to force me that makes me disobey.”
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading She was more thoughtful than the casual observer gave her credit for being, and in spite of her gay sallies and pretended whimsies, there was, deep down in her heart, a steadfastness and loyalty which circumstance and experience would more fully develop.
coercionnounUS /koʊˈɜːrʃən/
the act of compelling by force of authority
From this reading Even as a child she had rebelled against her sister’s attempts at coercion, once saying plaintively: “It isn’t that I don’t want to mind Tina, but it is the way she tries to force me that makes me disobey.”
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading She had not the slightest idea of flirting with Tomás, and indeed their acquaintance was of the most sensible kind, in spite of the fact that the girl did her best to convey to her sister the impression that it was otherwise.
approval
From this reading She was more thoughtful than the casual observer gave her credit for being, and in spite of her gay sallies and pretended whimsies, there was, deep down in her heart, a steadfastness and loyalty which circumstance and experience would more fully develop.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading She was more thoughtful than the casual observer gave her credit for being, and in spite of her gay sallies and pretended whimsies, there was, deep down in her heart, a steadfastness and loyalty which circumstance and experience would more fully develop.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading She was more thoughtful than the casual observer gave her credit for being, and in spite of her gay sallies and pretended whimsies, there was, deep down in her heart, a steadfastness and loyalty which circumstance and experience would more fully develop.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She had not the slightest idea of flirting with Tomás, and indeed their acquaintance was of the most sensible kind, in spite of the fact that the girl did her best to convey to her sister the impression that it was otherwise.
discretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading Though Doña Martina had long held the position of mentor, she had not always exerted her authority with discretion, so that now, when Patty had left school, she rather resented the elder’s attitude and took the bit between her teeth with an intention of going her own gait.
disobeyverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈbeɪ/
refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient
From this reading Even as a child she had rebelled against her sister’s attempts at coercion, once saying plaintively: “It isn’t that I don’t want to mind Tina, but it is the way she tries to force me that makes me disobey.”
don't
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From this reading Even as a child she had rebelled against her sister’s attempts at coercion, once saying plaintively: “It isn’t that I don’t want to mind Tina, but it is the way she tries to force me that makes me disobey.”
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She was more thoughtful than the casual observer gave her credit for being, and in spite of her gay sallies and pretended whimsies, there was, deep down in her heart, a steadfastness and loyalty which circumstance and experience would more fully develop.
Doña
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From this reading Though Doña Martina had long held the position of mentor, she had not always exerted her authority with discretion, so that now, when Patty had left school, she rather resented the elder’s attitude and took the bit between her teeth with an intention of going her own gait.
elder's
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From this reading Though Doña Martina had long held the position of mentor, she had not always exerted her authority with discretion, so that now, when Patty had left school, she rather resented the elder’s attitude and took the bit between her teeth with an intention of going her own gait.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading TOMÁS TELLS The gipsy was not far wrong in her estimate of the Glad Lady, “La Señorita Alegra,” as Perdita called her.
divisible by two
From this reading Even as a child she had rebelled against her sister’s attempts at coercion, once saying plaintively: “It isn’t that I don’t want to mind Tina, but it is the way she tries to force me that makes me disobey.”
exertedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪd/
past form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading Though Doña Martina had long held the position of mentor, she had not always exerted her authority with discretion, so that now, when Patty had left school, she rather resented the elder’s attitude and took the bit between her teeth with an intention of going her own gait.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading She was more thoughtful than the casual observer gave her credit for being, and in spite of her gay sallies and pretended whimsies, there was, deep down in her heart, a steadfastness and loyalty which circumstance and experience would more fully develop.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading She had not the slightest idea of flirting with Tomás, and indeed their acquaintance was of the most sensible kind, in spite of the fact that the girl did her best to convey to her sister the impression that it was otherwise.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading TOMÁS TELLS The gipsy was not far wrong in her estimate of the Glad Lady, “La Señorita Alegra,” as Perdita called her.
flirtingnounUS /ˈflɜːrtɪŋ/
playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
From this reading She had not the slightest idea of flirting with Tomás, and indeed their acquaintance was of the most sensible kind, in spite of the fact that the girl did her best to convey to her sister the impression that it was otherwise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was more thoughtful than the casual observer gave her credit for being, and in spite of her gay sallies and pretended whimsies, there was, deep down in her heart, a steadfastness and loyalty which circumstance and experience would more fully develop.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Even as a child she had rebelled against her sister’s attempts at coercion, once saying plaintively: “It isn’t that I don’t want to mind Tina, but it is the way she tries to force me that makes me disobey.”
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading She was more thoughtful than the casual observer gave her credit for being, and in spite of her gay sallies and pretended whimsies, there was, deep down in her heart, a steadfastness and loyalty which circumstance and experience would more fully develop.
gaitnounUS /ɡeɪt/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Though Doña Martina had long held the position of mentor, she had not always exerted her authority with discretion, so that now, when Patty had left school, she rather resented the elder’s attitude and took the bit between her teeth with an intention of going her own gait.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She was more thoughtful than the casual observer gave her credit for being, and in spite of her gay sallies and pretended whimsies, there was, deep down in her heart, a steadfastness and loyalty which circumstance and experience would more fully develop.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading She was more thoughtful than the casual observer gave her credit for being, and in spite of her gay sallies and pretended whimsies, there was, deep down in her heart, a steadfastness and loyalty which circumstance and experience would more fully develop.
gipsynoun
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading TOMÁS TELLS The gipsy was not far wrong in her estimate of the Glad Lady, “La Señorita Alegra,” as Perdita called her.
a young female
From this reading She had not the slightest idea of flirting with Tomás, and indeed their acquaintance was of the most sensible kind, in spite of the fact that the girl did her best to convey to her sister the impression that it was otherwise.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading TOMÁS TELLS The gipsy was not far wrong in her estimate of the Glad Lady, “La Señorita Alegra,” as Perdita called her.
the act of departing
From this reading Though Doña Martina had long held the position of mentor, she had not always exerted her authority with discretion, so that now, when Patty had left school, she rather resented the elder’s attitude and took the bit between her teeth with an intention of going her own gait.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had not the slightest idea of flirting with Tomás, and indeed their acquaintance was of the most sensible kind, in spite of the fact that the girl did her best to convey to her sister the impression that it was otherwise.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She was more thoughtful than the casual observer gave her credit for being, and in spite of her gay sallies and pretended whimsies, there was, deep down in her heart, a steadfastness and loyalty which circumstance and experience would more fully develop.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Though Doña Martina had long held the position of mentor, she had not always exerted her authority with discretion, so that now, when Patty had left school, she rather resented the elder’s attitude and took the bit between her teeth with an intention of going her own gait.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading TOMÁS TELLS The gipsy was not far wrong in her estimate of the Glad Lady, “La Señorita Alegra,” as Perdita called her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Even as a child she had rebelled against her sister’s attempts at coercion, once saying plaintively: “It isn’t that I don’t want to mind Tina, but it is the way she tries to force me that makes me disobey.”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She had not the slightest idea of flirting with Tomás, and indeed their acquaintance was of the most sensible kind, in spite of the fact that the girl did her best to convey to her sister the impression that it was otherwise.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading She had not the slightest idea of flirting with Tomás, and indeed their acquaintance was of the most sensible kind, in spite of the fact that the girl did her best to convey to her sister the impression that it was otherwise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TOMÁS TELLS The gipsy was not far wrong in her estimate of the Glad Lady, “La Señorita Alegra,” as Perdita called her.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading She had not the slightest idea of flirting with Tomás, and indeed their acquaintance was of the most sensible kind, in spite of the fact that the girl did her best to convey to her sister the impression that it was otherwise.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Though Doña Martina had long held the position of mentor, she had not always exerted her authority with discretion, so that now, when Patty had left school, she rather resented the elder’s attitude and took the bit between her teeth with an intention of going her own gait.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even as a child she had rebelled against her sister’s attempts at coercion, once saying plaintively: “It isn’t that I don’t want to mind Tina, but it is the way she tries to force me that makes me disobey.”
isn't
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From this reading Even as a child she had rebelled against her sister’s attempts at coercion, once saying plaintively: “It isn’t that I don’t want to mind Tina, but it is the way she tries to force me that makes me disobey.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had not the slightest idea of flirting with Tomás, and indeed their acquaintance was of the most sensible kind, in spite of the fact that the girl did her best to convey to her sister the impression that it was otherwise.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She had not the slightest idea of flirting with Tomás, and indeed their acquaintance was of the most sensible kind, in spite of the fact that the girl did her best to convey to her sister the impression that it was otherwise.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading TOMÁS TELLS The gipsy was not far wrong in her estimate of the Glad Lady, “La Señorita Alegra,” as Perdita called her.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading TOMÁS TELLS The gipsy was not far wrong in her estimate of the Glad Lady, “La Señorita Alegra,” as Perdita called her.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Though Doña Martina had long held the position of mentor, she had not always exerted her authority with discretion, so that now, when Patty had left school, she rather resented the elder’s attitude and took the bit between her teeth with an intention of going her own gait.
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 Though Doña Martina had long held the position of mentor, she had not always exerted her authority with discretion, so that now, when Patty had left school, she rather resented the elder’s attitude and took the bit between her teeth with an intention of going her own gait.
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading She was more thoughtful than the casual observer gave her credit for being, and in spite of her gay sallies and pretended whimsies, there was, deep down in her heart, a steadfastness and loyalty which circumstance and experience would more fully develop.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Even as a child she had rebelled against her sister’s attempts at coercion, once saying plaintively: “It isn’t that I don’t want to mind Tina, but it is the way she tries to force me that makes me disobey.”
Martina
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From this reading Though Doña Martina had long held the position of mentor, she had not always exerted her authority with discretion, so that now, when Patty had left school, she rather resented the elder’s attitude and took the bit between her teeth with an intention of going her own gait.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Even as a child she had rebelled against her sister’s attempts at coercion, once saying plaintively: “It isn’t that I don’t want to mind Tina, but it is the way she tries to force me that makes me disobey.”
mentornounUS /ˈmentɔːr/
a wise and trusted guide and advisor
From this reading Though Doña Martina had long held the position of mentor, she had not always exerted her authority with discretion, so that now, when Patty had left school, she rather resented the elder’s attitude and took the bit between her teeth with an intention of going her own gait.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Even as a child she had rebelled against her sister’s attempts at coercion, once saying plaintively: “It isn’t that I don’t want to mind Tina, but it is the way she tries to force me that makes me disobey.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was more thoughtful than the casual observer gave her credit for being, and in spite of her gay sallies and pretended whimsies, there was, deep down in her heart, a steadfastness and loyalty which circumstance and experience would more fully develop.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She had not the slightest idea of flirting with Tomás, and indeed their acquaintance was of the most sensible kind, in spite of the fact that the girl did her best to convey to her sister the impression that it was otherwise.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading TOMÁS TELLS The gipsy was not far wrong in her estimate of the Glad Lady, “La Señorita Alegra,” as Perdita called her.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Though Doña Martina had long held the position of mentor, she had not always exerted her authority with discretion, so that now, when Patty had left school, she rather resented the elder’s attitude and took the bit between her teeth with an intention of going her own gait.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading She was more thoughtful than the casual observer gave her credit for being, and in spite of her gay sallies and pretended whimsies, there was, deep down in her heart, a steadfastness and loyalty which circumstance and experience would more fully develop.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TOMÁS TELLS The gipsy was not far wrong in her estimate of the Glad Lady, “La Señorita Alegra,” as Perdita called her.
on one occasion
From this reading Even as a child she had rebelled against her sister’s attempts at coercion, once saying plaintively: “It isn’t that I don’t want to mind Tina, but it is the way she tries to force me that makes me disobey.”
in other respects or ways
From this reading She had not the slightest idea of flirting with Tomás, and indeed their acquaintance was of the most sensible kind, in spite of the fact that the girl did her best to convey to her sister the impression that it was otherwise.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Though Doña Martina had long held the position of mentor, she had not always exerted her authority with discretion, so that now, when Patty had left school, she rather resented the elder’s attitude and took the bit between her teeth with an intention of going her own gait.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading Though Doña Martina had long held the position of mentor, she had not always exerted her authority with discretion, so that now, when Patty had left school, she rather resented the elder’s attitude and took the bit between her teeth with an intention of going her own gait.
Perdita
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From this reading TOMÁS TELLS The gipsy was not far wrong in her estimate of the Glad Lady, “La Señorita Alegra,” as Perdita called her.
plaintivelyadverbUS /ˈpleɪntaɪvli/
in a plaintive manner
From this reading Even as a child she had rebelled against her sister’s attempts at coercion, once saying plaintively: “It isn’t that I don’t want to mind Tina, but it is the way she tries to force me that makes me disobey.”
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Though Doña Martina had long held the position of mentor, she had not always exerted her authority with discretion, so that now, when Patty had left school, she rather resented the elder’s attitude and took the bit between her teeth with an intention of going her own gait.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading She was more thoughtful than the casual observer gave her credit for being, and in spite of her gay sallies and pretended whimsies, there was, deep down in her heart, a steadfastness and loyalty which circumstance and experience would more fully develop.
on the contrary
From this reading Though Doña Martina had long held the position of mentor, she had not always exerted her authority with discretion, so that now, when Patty had left school, she rather resented the elder’s attitude and took the bit between her teeth with an intention of going her own gait.
rebelledverbUS /rɪˈbeld/
inflected form of “rebel” — take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
From this reading Even as a child she had rebelled against her sister’s attempts at coercion, once saying plaintively: “It isn’t that I don’t want to mind Tina, but it is the way she tries to force me that makes me disobey.”
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading Though Doña Martina had long held the position of mentor, she had not always exerted her authority with discretion, so that now, when Patty had left school, she rather resented the elder’s attitude and took the bit between her teeth with an intention of going her own gait.
salliesnounUS /ˈsæliz/
plural of “sally” — witty remark
From this reading She was more thoughtful than the casual observer gave her credit for being, and in spite of her gay sallies and pretended whimsies, there was, deep down in her heart, a steadfastness and loyalty which circumstance and experience would more fully develop.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Even as a child she had rebelled against her sister’s attempts at coercion, once saying plaintively: “It isn’t that I don’t want to mind Tina, but it is the way she tries to force me that makes me disobey.”
an educational institution
From this reading Though Doña Martina had long held the position of mentor, she had not always exerted her authority with discretion, so that now, when Patty had left school, she rather resented the elder’s attitude and took the bit between her teeth with an intention of going her own gait.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading She had not the slightest idea of flirting with Tomás, and indeed their acquaintance was of the most sensible kind, in spite of the fact that the girl did her best to convey to her sister the impression that it was otherwise.
Señorita
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From this reading TOMÁS TELLS The gipsy was not far wrong in her estimate of the Glad Lady, “La Señorita Alegra,” as Perdita called her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was more thoughtful than the casual observer gave her credit for being, and in spite of her gay sallies and pretended whimsies, there was, deep down in her heart, a steadfastness and loyalty which circumstance and experience would more fully develop.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading She had not the slightest idea of flirting with Tomás, and indeed their acquaintance was of the most sensible kind, in spite of the fact that the girl did her best to convey to her sister the impression that it was otherwise.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Even as a child she had rebelled against her sister’s attempts at coercion, once saying plaintively: “It isn’t that I don’t want to mind Tina, but it is the way she tries to force me that makes me disobey.”
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading She had not the slightest idea of flirting with Tomás, and indeed their acquaintance was of the most sensible kind, in spite of the fact that the girl did her best to convey to her sister the impression that it was otherwise.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Though Doña Martina had long held the position of mentor, she had not always exerted her authority with discretion, so that now, when Patty had left school, she rather resented the elder’s attitude and took the bit between her teeth with an intention of going her own gait.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading She was more thoughtful than the casual observer gave her credit for being, and in spite of her gay sallies and pretended whimsies, there was, deep down in her heart, a steadfastness and loyalty which circumstance and experience would more fully develop.
steadfastnessnounUS /ˈstedfæstnəs/
loyalty in the face of trouble and difficulty
From this reading She was more thoughtful than the casual observer gave her credit for being, and in spite of her gay sallies and pretended whimsies, there was, deep down in her heart, a steadfastness and loyalty which circumstance and experience would more fully develop.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading Though Doña Martina had long held the position of mentor, she had not always exerted her authority with discretion, so that now, when Patty had left school, she rather resented the elder’s attitude and took the bit between her teeth with an intention of going her own gait.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading TOMÁS TELLS The gipsy was not far wrong in her estimate of the Glad Lady, “La Señorita Alegra,” as Perdita called her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was more thoughtful than the casual observer gave her credit for being, and in spite of her gay sallies and pretended whimsies, there was, deep down in her heart, a steadfastness and loyalty which circumstance and experience would more fully develop.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had not the slightest idea of flirting with Tomás, and indeed their acquaintance was of the most sensible kind, in spite of the fact that the girl did her best to convey to her sister the impression that it was otherwise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOMÁS TELLS The gipsy was not far wrong in her estimate of the Glad Lady, “La Señorita Alegra,” as Perdita called her.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She had not the slightest idea of flirting with Tomás, and indeed their acquaintance was of the most sensible kind, in spite of the fact that the girl did her best to convey to her sister the impression that it was otherwise.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She was more thoughtful than the casual observer gave her credit for being, and in spite of her gay sallies and pretended whimsies, there was, deep down in her heart, a steadfastness and loyalty which circumstance and experience would more fully develop.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though Doña Martina had long held the position of mentor, she had not always exerted her authority with discretion, so that now, when Patty had left school, she rather resented the elder’s attitude and took the bit between her teeth with an intention of going her own gait.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading She was more thoughtful than the casual observer gave her credit for being, and in spite of her gay sallies and pretended whimsies, there was, deep down in her heart, a steadfastness and loyalty which circumstance and experience would more fully develop.
Tina
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From this reading Even as a child she had rebelled against her sister’s attempts at coercion, once saying plaintively: “It isn’t that I don’t want to mind Tina, but it is the way she tries to force me that makes me disobey.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had not the slightest idea of flirting with Tomás, and indeed their acquaintance was of the most sensible kind, in spite of the fact that the girl did her best to convey to her sister the impression that it was otherwise.
TOMÁS
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From this reading TOMÁS TELLS The gipsy was not far wrong in her estimate of the Glad Lady, “La Señorita Alegra,” as Perdita called her.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Though Doña Martina had long held the position of mentor, she had not always exerted her authority with discretion, so that now, when Patty had left school, she rather resented the elder’s attitude and took the bit between her teeth with an intention of going her own gait.
triesnounUS /traɪz/
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Even as a child she had rebelled against her sister’s attempts at coercion, once saying plaintively: “It isn’t that I don’t want to mind Tina, but it is the way she tries to force me that makes me disobey.”
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Even as a child she had rebelled against her sister’s attempts at coercion, once saying plaintively: “It isn’t that I don’t want to mind Tina, but it is the way she tries to force me that makes me disobey.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOMÁS TELLS The gipsy was not far wrong in her estimate of the Glad Lady, “La Señorita Alegra,” as Perdita called her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Even as a child she had rebelled against her sister’s attempts at coercion, once saying plaintively: “It isn’t that I don’t want to mind Tina, but it is the way she tries to force me that makes me disobey.”
at the time that
From this reading Though Doña Martina had long held the position of mentor, she had not always exerted her authority with discretion, so that now, when Patty had left school, she rather resented the elder’s attitude and took the bit between her teeth with an intention of going her own gait.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was more thoughtful than the casual observer gave her credit for being, and in spite of her gay sallies and pretended whimsies, there was, deep down in her heart, a steadfastness and loyalty which circumstance and experience would more fully develop.
whimsies
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From this reading She was more thoughtful than the casual observer gave her credit for being, and in spite of her gay sallies and pretended whimsies, there was, deep down in her heart, a steadfastness and loyalty which circumstance and experience would more fully develop.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had not the slightest idea of flirting with Tomás, and indeed their acquaintance was of the most sensible kind, in spite of the fact that the girl did her best to convey to her sister the impression that it was otherwise.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was more thoughtful than the casual observer gave her credit for being, and in spite of her gay sallies and pretended whimsies, there was, deep down in her heart, a steadfastness and loyalty which circumstance and experience would more fully develop.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading TOMÁS TELLS The gipsy was not far wrong in her estimate of the Glad Lady, “La Señorita Alegra,” as Perdita called her.
