used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Early the next morning, Julie received a note from Father Hull, in which he informed her that her appointment to the Manila Department had been arranged.
accommodateverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The Reredos, the prosperous mestizos who were to accommodate her, had a large house within easy distance of the school.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading Isabel made a wry face over this prospect, and advised Julie to remain with her as long as possible.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Julie had agreed to remain for the Carnival, but decided that she must go at once to investigate her new surroundings, and that she must establish herself there the following day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Isabel made a wry face over this prospect, and advised Julie to remain with her as long as possible.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading Early the next morning, Julie received a note from Father Hull, in which he informed her that her appointment to the Manila Department had been arranged.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Early the next morning, Julie received a note from Father Hull, in which he informed her that her appointment to the Manila Department had been arranged.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Isabel made a wry face over this prospect, and advised Julie to remain with her as long as possible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Julie had agreed to remain for the Carnival, but decided that she must go at once to investigate her new surroundings, and that she must establish herself there the following day.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Early the next morning, Julie received a note from Father Hull, in which he informed her that her appointment to the Manila Department had been arranged.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Julie had agreed to remain for the Carnival, but decided that she must go at once to investigate her new surroundings, and that she must establish herself there the following day.
CarnivalnounUS /ˈkɑːrnəvəl/
a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
From this reading Julie had agreed to remain for the Carnival, but decided that she must go at once to investigate her new surroundings, and that she must establish herself there the following day.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Only one vacancy had existed--in the Tondo district, a native section of the city.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Julie had agreed to remain for the Carnival, but decided that she must go at once to investigate her new surroundings, and that she must establish herself there the following day.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Julie had agreed to remain for the Carnival, but decided that she must go at once to investigate her new surroundings, and that she must establish herself there the following day.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading Early the next morning, Julie received a note from Father Hull, in which he informed her that her appointment to the Manila Department had been arranged.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The Reredos, the prosperous mestizos who were to accommodate her, had a large house within easy distance of the school.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Only one vacancy had existed--in the Tondo district, a native section of the city.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early the next morning, Julie received a note from Father Hull, in which he informed her that her appointment to the Manila Department had been arranged.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The Reredos, the prosperous mestizos who were to accommodate her, had a large house within easy distance of the school.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading Julie had agreed to remain for the Carnival, but decided that she must go at once to investigate her new surroundings, and that she must establish herself there the following day.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading Only one vacancy had existed--in the Tondo district, a native section of the city.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Isabel made a wry face over this prospect, and advised Julie to remain with her as long as possible.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Early the next morning, Julie received a note from Father Hull, in which he informed her that her appointment to the Manila Department had been arranged.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Julie had agreed to remain for the Carnival, but decided that she must go at once to investigate her new surroundings, and that she must establish herself there the following day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Julie had agreed to remain for the Carnival, but decided that she must go at once to investigate her new surroundings, and that she must establish herself there the following day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Early the next morning, Julie received a note from Father Hull, in which he informed her that her appointment to the Manila Department had been arranged.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Julie had agreed to remain for the Carnival, but decided that she must go at once to investigate her new surroundings, and that she must establish herself there the following day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Early the next morning, Julie received a note from Father Hull, in which he informed her that her appointment to the Manila Department had been arranged.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Early the next morning, Julie received a note from Father Hull, in which he informed her that her appointment to the Manila Department had been arranged.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Early the next morning, Julie received a note from Father Hull, in which he informed her that her appointment to the Manila Department had been arranged.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Julie had agreed to remain for the Carnival, but decided that she must go at once to investigate her new surroundings, and that she must establish herself there the following day.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Reredos, the prosperous mestizos who were to accommodate her, had a large house within easy distance of the school.
HullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading Early the next morning, Julie received a note from Father Hull, in which he informed her that her appointment to the Manila Department had been arranged.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Early the next morning, Julie received a note from Father Hull, in which he informed her that her appointment to the Manila Department had been arranged.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Early the next morning, Julie received a note from Father Hull, in which he informed her that her appointment to the Manila Department had been arranged.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading Julie had agreed to remain for the Carnival, but decided that she must go at once to investigate her new surroundings, and that she must establish herself there the following day.
Isabel
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From this reading Isabel made a wry face over this prospect, and advised Julie to remain with her as long as possible.
Julie
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From this reading Early the next morning, Julie received a note from Father Hull, in which he informed her that her appointment to the Manila Department had been arranged.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Reredos, the prosperous mestizos who were to accommodate her, had a large house within easy distance of the school.
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 Isabel made a wry face over this prospect, and advised Julie to remain with her as long as possible.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Isabel made a wry face over this prospect, and advised Julie to remain with her as long as possible.
ManilanounUS /məˈnɪlə/
a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
From this reading Early the next morning, Julie received a note from Father Hull, in which he informed her that her appointment to the Manila Department had been arranged.
mestizos
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From this reading The Reredos, the prosperous mestizos who were to accommodate her, had a large house within easy distance of the school.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early the next morning, Julie received a note from Father Hull, in which he informed her that her appointment to the Manila Department had been arranged.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Julie had agreed to remain for the Carnival, but decided that she must go at once to investigate her new surroundings, and that she must establish herself there the following day.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Only one vacancy had existed--in the Tondo district, a native section of the city.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Julie had agreed to remain for the Carnival, but decided that she must go at once to investigate her new surroundings, and that she must establish herself there the following day.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Early the next morning, Julie received a note from Father Hull, in which he informed her that her appointment to the Manila Department had been arranged.
a brief written record
From this reading Early the next morning, Julie received a note from Father Hull, in which he informed her that her appointment to the Manila Department had been arranged.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Only one vacancy had existed--in the Tondo district, a native section of the city.
on one occasion
From this reading Julie had agreed to remain for the Carnival, but decided that she must go at once to investigate her new surroundings, and that she must establish herself there the following day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Only one vacancy had existed--in the Tondo district, a native section of the city.
and nothing more
From this reading Only one vacancy had existed--in the Tondo district, a native section of the city.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Isabel made a wry face over this prospect, and advised Julie to remain with her as long as possible.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Isabel made a wry face over this prospect, and advised Julie to remain with her as long as possible.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Isabel made a wry face over this prospect, and advised Julie to remain with her as long as possible.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading The Reredos, the prosperous mestizos who were to accommodate her, had a large house within easy distance of the school.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Early the next morning, Julie received a note from Father Hull, in which he informed her that her appointment to the Manila Department had been arranged.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Isabel made a wry face over this prospect, and advised Julie to remain with her as long as possible.
Reredosnoun
a painted or carved screen placed above and behind an altar or communion table
From this reading The Reredos, the prosperous mestizos who were to accommodate her, had a large house within easy distance of the school.
an educational institution
From this reading The Reredos, the prosperous mestizos who were to accommodate her, had a large house within easy distance of the school.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading Only one vacancy had existed--in the Tondo district, a native section of the city.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Julie had agreed to remain for the Carnival, but decided that she must go at once to investigate her new surroundings, and that she must establish herself there the following day.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Julie had agreed to remain for the Carnival, but decided that she must go at once to investigate her new surroundings, and that she must establish herself there the following day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Early the next morning, Julie received a note from Father Hull, in which he informed her that her appointment to the Manila Department had been arranged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Early the next morning, Julie received a note from Father Hull, in which he informed her that her appointment to the Manila Department had been arranged.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Julie had agreed to remain for the Carnival, but decided that she must go at once to investigate her new surroundings, and that she must establish herself there the following day.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Isabel made a wry face over this prospect, and advised Julie to remain with her as long as possible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Early the next morning, Julie received a note from Father Hull, in which he informed her that her appointment to the Manila Department had been arranged.
Tondo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Only one vacancy had existed--in the Tondo district, a native section of the city.
vacancynounUS /ˈveɪkənsi/
being unoccupied
From this reading Only one vacancy had existed--in the Tondo district, a native section of the city.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Reredos, the prosperous mestizos who were to accommodate her, had a large house within easy distance of the school.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Early the next morning, Julie received a note from Father Hull, in which he informed her that her appointment to the Manila Department had been arranged.
which person or people
From this reading The Reredos, the prosperous mestizos who were to accommodate her, had a large house within easy distance of the school.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Isabel made a wry face over this prospect, and advised Julie to remain with her as long as possible.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The Reredos, the prosperous mestizos who were to accommodate her, had a large house within easy distance of the school.
wryadjectiveUS /raɪ/
humorously sarcastic or mocking
From this reading Isabel made a wry face over this prospect, and advised Julie to remain with her as long as possible.
