used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MEXICAN'S PROGRESS.
the state of being absent
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
(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 Not that he hoped to have a better chance with the young man at the termination of the meal--for the sobriety of the Southern Americans is proverbial--but because at that moment Don Sebastian, being freed from all cares, must more easily yield to the influence the captain fancied he could exercise over him.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Not that he hoped to have a better chance with the young man at the termination of the meal--for the sobriety of the Southern Americans is proverbial--but because at that moment Don Sebastian, being freed from all cares, must more easily yield to the influence the captain fancied he could exercise over him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The captain had judiciously chosen this moment to commence his attack.
for the reason that
From this reading Not that he hoped to have a better chance with the young man at the termination of the meal--for the sobriety of the Southern Americans is proverbial--but because at that moment Don Sebastian, being freed from all cares, must more easily yield to the influence the captain fancied he could exercise over him.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Not that he hoped to have a better chance with the young man at the termination of the meal--for the sobriety of the Southern Americans is proverbial--but because at that moment Don Sebastian, being freed from all cares, must more easily yield to the influence the captain fancied he could exercise over him.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Not that he hoped to have a better chance with the young man at the termination of the meal--for the sobriety of the Southern Americans is proverbial--but because at that moment Don Sebastian, being freed from all cares, must more easily yield to the influence the captain fancied he could exercise over him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not that he hoped to have a better chance with the young man at the termination of the meal--for the sobriety of the Southern Americans is proverbial--but because at that moment Don Sebastian, being freed from all cares, must more easily yield to the influence the captain fancied he could exercise over him.
cakesnounUS /keɪks/
plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The captain had judiciously chosen this moment to commence his attack.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Not that he hoped to have a better chance with the young man at the termination of the meal--for the sobriety of the Southern Americans is proverbial--but because at that moment Don Sebastian, being freed from all cares, must more easily yield to the influence the captain fancied he could exercise over him.
Catalonian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Not that he hoped to have a better chance with the young man at the termination of the meal--for the sobriety of the Southern Americans is proverbial--but because at that moment Don Sebastian, being freed from all cares, must more easily yield to the influence the captain fancied he could exercise over him.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading The captain had judiciously chosen this moment to commence his attack.
circulateverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪt/
become widely known and passed on
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The captain had judiciously chosen this moment to commence his attack.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Not that he hoped to have a better chance with the young man at the termination of the meal--for the sobriety of the Southern Americans is proverbial--but because at that moment Don Sebastian, being freed from all cares, must more easily yield to the influence the captain fancied he could exercise over him.
digestionnounUS /daɪˈdʒestʃən/
the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Not that he hoped to have a better chance with the young man at the termination of the meal--for the sobriety of the Southern Americans is proverbial--but because at that moment Don Sebastian, being freed from all cares, must more easily yield to the influence the captain fancied he could exercise over him.
take in liquids
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
dulces
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Not that he hoped to have a better chance with the young man at the termination of the meal--for the sobriety of the Southern Americans is proverbial--but because at that moment Don Sebastian, being freed from all cares, must more easily yield to the influence the captain fancied he could exercise over him.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
elbowsnounUS /ˈelboʊz/
plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading The captain poured some refino into a large glass, which he filled with water, lit a puro, leant his elbows on the table, and looked fixedly at the young man.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Not that he hoped to have a better chance with the young man at the termination of the meal--for the sobriety of the Southern Americans is proverbial--but because at that moment Don Sebastian, being freed from all cares, must more easily yield to the influence the captain fancied he could exercise over him.
facilitateverbUS /fəˈsɪləteɪt/
make easier
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading Not that he hoped to have a better chance with the young man at the termination of the meal--for the sobriety of the Southern Americans is proverbial--but because at that moment Don Sebastian, being freed from all cares, must more easily yield to the influence the captain fancied he could exercise over him.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The captain poured some refino into a large glass, which he filled with water, lit a puro, leant his elbows on the table, and looked fixedly at the young man.
fixedlyadverb
in a fixed manner
From this reading The captain poured some refino into a large glass, which he filled with water, lit a puro, leant his elbows on the table, and looked fixedly at the young man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not that he hoped to have a better chance with the young man at the termination of the meal--for the sobriety of the Southern Americans is proverbial--but because at that moment Don Sebastian, being freed from all cares, must more easily yield to the influence the captain fancied he could exercise over him.
freedverbUS /friːd/
past form of “free” — grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Not that he hoped to have a better chance with the young man at the termination of the meal--for the sobriety of the Southern Americans is proverbial--but because at that moment Don Sebastian, being freed from all cares, must more easily yield to the influence the captain fancied he could exercise over him.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Not that he hoped to have a better chance with the young man at the termination of the meal--for the sobriety of the Southern Americans is proverbial--but because at that moment Don Sebastian, being freed from all cares, must more easily yield to the influence the captain fancied he could exercise over him.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The captain had judiciously chosen this moment to commence his attack.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not that he hoped to have a better chance with the young man at the termination of the meal--for the sobriety of the Southern Americans is proverbial--but because at that moment Don Sebastian, being freed from all cares, must more easily yield to the influence the captain fancied he could exercise over him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not that he hoped to have a better chance with the young man at the termination of the meal--for the sobriety of the Southern Americans is proverbial--but because at that moment Don Sebastian, being freed from all cares, must more easily yield to the influence the captain fancied he could exercise over him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
Hispano-Americans
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From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Not that he hoped to have a better chance with the young man at the termination of the meal--for the sobriety of the Southern Americans is proverbial--but because at that moment Don Sebastian, being freed from all cares, must more easily yield to the influence the captain fancied he could exercise over him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Not that he hoped to have a better chance with the young man at the termination of the meal--for the sobriety of the Southern Americans is proverbial--but because at that moment Don Sebastian, being freed from all cares, must more easily yield to the influence the captain fancied he could exercise over him.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The captain poured some refino into a large glass, which he filled with water, lit a puro, leant his elbows on the table, and looked fixedly at the young man.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
judiciouslyadverbUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃɪsli/
in a judicious manner
From this reading The captain had judiciously chosen this moment to commence his attack.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The captain poured some refino into a large glass, which he filled with water, lit a puro, leant his elbows on the table, and looked fixedly at the young man.
leantverbUS /ˈliːənt/
inflected form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading The captain poured some refino into a large glass, which he filled with water, lit a puro, leant his elbows on the table, and looked fixedly at the young man.
the act of departing
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
set afire or burning
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
liquorsnounUS /ˈlɪkərz/
plural of “liquor” — an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
provided with artificial light
From this reading The captain poured some refino into a large glass, which he filled with water, lit a puro, leant his elbows on the table, and looked fixedly at the young man.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The captain poured some refino into a large glass, which he filled with water, lit a puro, leant his elbows on the table, and looked fixedly at the young man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Not that he hoped to have a better chance with the young man at the termination of the meal--for the sobriety of the Southern Americans is proverbial--but because at that moment Don Sebastian, being freed from all cares, must more easily yield to the influence the captain fancied he could exercise over him.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
MEXICAN'S
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From this reading A MEXICAN'S PROGRESS.
a particular point in time
From this reading The captain had judiciously chosen this moment to commence his attack.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Not that he hoped to have a better chance with the young man at the termination of the meal--for the sobriety of the Southern Americans is proverbial--but because at that moment Don Sebastian, being freed from all cares, must more easily yield to the influence the captain fancied he could exercise over him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that he hoped to have a better chance with the young man at the termination of the meal--for the sobriety of the Southern Americans is proverbial--but because at that moment Don Sebastian, being freed from all cares, must more easily yield to the influence the captain fancied he could exercise over him.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
and nothing more
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Not that he hoped to have a better chance with the young man at the termination of the meal--for the sobriety of the Southern Americans is proverbial--but because at that moment Don Sebastian, being freed from all cares, must more easily yield to the influence the captain fancied he could exercise over him.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
pajillos
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From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading The captain poured some refino into a large glass, which he filled with water, lit a puro, leant his elbows on the table, and looked fixedly at the young man.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading A MEXICAN'S PROGRESS.
proverbialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɜːrbiəl/
of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb
From this reading Not that he hoped to have a better chance with the young man at the termination of the meal--for the sobriety of the Southern Americans is proverbial--but because at that moment Don Sebastian, being freed from all cares, must more easily yield to the influence the captain fancied he could exercise over him.
puro
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From this reading The captain poured some refino into a large glass, which he filled with water, lit a puro, leant his elbows on the table, and looked fixedly at the young man.
puros
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From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
on the contrary
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
refino
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From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
Sebastian
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From this reading Not that he hoped to have a better chance with the young man at the termination of the meal--for the sobriety of the Southern Americans is proverbial--but because at that moment Don Sebastian, being freed from all cares, must more easily yield to the influence the captain fancied he could exercise over him.
sobrietynounUS /səˈbraɪəti/
the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol
From this reading Not that he hoped to have a better chance with the young man at the termination of the meal--for the sobriety of the Southern Americans is proverbial--but because at that moment Don Sebastian, being freed from all cares, must more easily yield to the influence the captain fancied he could exercise over him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The captain poured some refino into a large glass, which he filled with water, lit a puro, leant his elbows on the table, and looked fixedly at the young man.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Not that he hoped to have a better chance with the young man at the termination of the meal--for the sobriety of the Southern Americans is proverbial--but because at that moment Don Sebastian, being freed from all cares, must more easily yield to the influence the captain fancied he could exercise over him.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
sweetmeats
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From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
terminationnounUS /tərməˈneɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading Not that he hoped to have a better chance with the young man at the termination of the meal--for the sobriety of the Southern Americans is proverbial--but because at that moment Don Sebastian, being freed from all cares, must more easily yield to the influence the captain fancied he could exercise over him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The captain had judiciously chosen this moment to commence his attack.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
under normal conditions
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
at the time that
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The captain poured some refino into a large glass, which he filled with water, lit a puro, leant his elbows on the table, and looked fixedly at the young man.
which person or people
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Hispano-Americans usually drink nothing with their meals: it is only when the _dulces_, or cakes and sweetmeats, have been eaten, and each guest has swallowed the glass of water intended to facilitate digestion, that the liquors are put on the table, and the Catalonian _refino_ begins to circulate; then the _puros_ and _pajillos_ are lighted, and the conversation, always rather stiff during the meal, becomes more intimate and friendly, owing to the absence of the inferior guests, who then retire, leaving the master of the house and his guests at perfect liberty.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading Not that he hoped to have a better chance with the young man at the termination of the meal--for the sobriety of the Southern Americans is proverbial--but because at that moment Don Sebastian, being freed from all cares, must more easily yield to the influence the captain fancied he could exercise over him.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Not that he hoped to have a better chance with the young man at the termination of the meal--for the sobriety of the Southern Americans is proverbial--but because at that moment Don Sebastian, being freed from all cares, must more easily yield to the influence the captain fancied he could exercise over him.
