30,000
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From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DISCOVERY When the count went back to the drawing-room, he found the young people preparing for a _rigodon_ (a country dance).
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading His career had been cast in Exchequer offices, and he always expressed strong opinions against the power of the army.
in the past
From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading His career had been cast in Exchequer offices, and he always expressed strong opinions against the power of the army.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had a military bearing and quite a martial aspect, with his white moustache, large rolling eyes, thick eyebrows, and powerful hands.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading His career had been cast in Exchequer offices, and he always expressed strong opinions against the power of the army.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading He had a military bearing and quite a martial aspect, with his white moustache, large rolling eyes, thick eyebrows, and powerful hands.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE DISCOVERY When the count went back to the drawing-room, he found the young people preparing for a _rigodon_ (a country dance).
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading He had a military bearing and quite a martial aspect, with his white moustache, large rolling eyes, thick eyebrows, and powerful hands.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His career had been cast in Exchequer offices, and he always expressed strong opinions against the power of the army.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading His career had been cast in Exchequer offices, and he always expressed strong opinions against the power of the army.
put or send forth
From this reading His career had been cast in Exchequer offices, and he always expressed strong opinions against the power of the army.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading THE DISCOVERY When the count went back to the drawing-room, he found the young people preparing for a _rigodon_ (a country dance).
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE DISCOVERY When the count went back to the drawing-room, he found the young people preparing for a _rigodon_ (a country dance).
Cristobal
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From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading THE DISCOVERY When the count went back to the drawing-room, he found the young people preparing for a _rigodon_ (a country dance).
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
the act of discovering something
From this reading THE DISCOVERY When the count went back to the drawing-room, he found the young people preparing for a _rigodon_ (a country dance).
dominionsnounUS /dəˈmɪnjənz/
plural of “dominion” — dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading Nevertheless, there was not a kinder man in the Spanish dominions.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
drawing-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DISCOVERY When the count went back to the drawing-room, he found the young people preparing for a _rigodon_ (a country dance).
ExchequernounUS /ˈekstʃekər/
the funds of a government or institution or individual
From this reading His career had been cast in Exchequer offices, and he always expressed strong opinions against the power of the army.
communicated in words
From this reading His career had been cast in Exchequer offices, and he always expressed strong opinions against the power of the army.
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading He had a military bearing and quite a martial aspect, with his white moustache, large rolling eyes, thick eyebrows, and powerful hands.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He had a military bearing and quite a martial aspect, with his white moustache, large rolling eyes, thick eyebrows, and powerful hands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE DISCOVERY When the count went back to the drawing-room, he found the young people preparing for a _rigodon_ (a country dance).
set up or found
From this reading THE DISCOVERY When the count went back to the drawing-room, he found the young people preparing for a _rigodon_ (a country dance).
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He had a military bearing and quite a martial aspect, with his white moustache, large rolling eyes, thick eyebrows, and powerful hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DISCOVERY When the count went back to the drawing-room, he found the young people preparing for a _rigodon_ (a country dance).
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had a military bearing and quite a martial aspect, with his white moustache, large rolling eyes, thick eyebrows, and powerful hands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
kinderadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndər/
comparative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Nevertheless, there was not a kinder man in the Spanish dominions.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had a military bearing and quite a martial aspect, with his white moustache, large rolling eyes, thick eyebrows, and powerful hands.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Nevertheless, there was not a kinder man in the Spanish dominions.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
martialadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading He had a military bearing and quite a martial aspect, with his white moustache, large rolling eyes, thick eyebrows, and powerful hands.
Mateo
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From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading He had a military bearing and quite a martial aspect, with his white moustache, large rolling eyes, thick eyebrows, and powerful hands.
moustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading He had a military bearing and quite a martial aspect, with his white moustache, large rolling eyes, thick eyebrows, and powerful hands.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, there was not a kinder man in the Spanish dominions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nevertheless, there was not a kinder man in the Spanish dominions.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading His career had been cast in Exchequer offices, and he always expressed strong opinions against the power of the army.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading His career had been cast in Exchequer offices, and he always expressed strong opinions against the power of the army.
PensionernounUS /ˈpenʃənər/
the beneficiary of a pension fund
From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE DISCOVERY When the count went back to the drawing-room, he found the young people preparing for a _rigodon_ (a country dance).
PhilippinesnounUS /ˈfɪləpiːnz/
a republic on the Philippine Islands; achieved independence from the United States in 1946
From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
possession of controlling influence
From this reading His career had been cast in Exchequer offices, and he always expressed strong opinions against the power of the army.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading He had a military bearing and quite a martial aspect, with his white moustache, large rolling eyes, thick eyebrows, and powerful hands.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading THE DISCOVERY When the count went back to the drawing-room, he found the young people preparing for a _rigodon_ (a country dance).
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He had a military bearing and quite a martial aspect, with his white moustache, large rolling eyes, thick eyebrows, and powerful hands.
reales
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From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
rigodon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DISCOVERY When the count went back to the drawing-room, he found the young people preparing for a _rigodon_ (a country dance).
uttered with a trill
From this reading He had a military bearing and quite a martial aspect, with his white moustache, large rolling eyes, thick eyebrows, and powerful hands.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading Nevertheless, there was not a kinder man in the Spanish dominions.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading His career had been cast in Exchequer offices, and he always expressed strong opinions against the power of the army.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DISCOVERY When the count went back to the drawing-room, he found the young people preparing for a _rigodon_ (a country dance).
in or at that place or location
From this reading Nevertheless, there was not a kinder man in the Spanish dominions.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading He had a military bearing and quite a martial aspect, with his white moustache, large rolling eyes, thick eyebrows, and powerful hands.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DISCOVERY When the count went back to the drawing-room, he found the young people preparing for a _rigodon_ (a country dance).
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE DISCOVERY When the count went back to the drawing-room, he found the young people preparing for a _rigodon_ (a country dance).
at the time that
From this reading THE DISCOVERY When the count went back to the drawing-room, he found the young people preparing for a _rigodon_ (a country dance).
a Caucasian
From this reading He had a military bearing and quite a martial aspect, with his white moustache, large rolling eyes, thick eyebrows, and powerful hands.
which person or people
From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had a military bearing and quite a martial aspect, with his white moustache, large rolling eyes, thick eyebrows, and powerful hands.
a late time of life
From this reading The seat at the piano was occupied by one of the daughters of the _Pensioner_; for such was the name given in the town to Don Cristobal Mateo, as he was an old government official, who, after serving many years in the Philippines, had retired some time ago on an income of 30,000 reales.[H]
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE DISCOVERY When the count went back to the drawing-room, he found the young people preparing for a _rigodon_ (a country dance).
