Chapter XXI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The governor was giving a tertulia a gala (soirée) to celebrate, in official style, the brilliant victory gained by the celebrated and valorous partisan chief, don Zeno Cabral, over the troops of the King of Spain.

(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 Joy burst forth and overflowed all parts of the cabildo on to the square, and from the square into the streets, where the people, picking up the crumbs which fell from the official fête, amused themselves in their own way, laughing, singing, dancing, and here and there exchanging--so great was their delight--a few blows of the knife.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Joy burst forth and overflowed all parts of the cabildo on to the square, and from the square into the streets, where the people, picking up the crumbs which fell from the official fête, amused themselves in their own way, laughing, singing, dancing, and here and there exchanging--so great was their delight--a few blows of the knife.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The cabildo of San Miguel de Tucumán was gay with excitement, and brilliantly lighted up.

plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon

From this reading Joy burst forth and overflowed all parts of the cabildo on to the square, and from the square into the streets, where the people, picking up the crumbs which fell from the official fête, amused themselves in their own way, laughing, singing, dancing, and here and there exchanging--so great was their delight--a few blows of the knife.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading The people collected on the Plaza Mayor saw through the open windows the crowd of guests, men and women, in their most magnificent costumes, and their most brilliant toilets.

with brightness

From this reading The cabildo of San Miguel de Tucumán was gay with excitement, and brilliantly lighted up.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading Joy burst forth and overflowed all parts of the cabildo on to the square, and from the square into the streets, where the people, picking up the crumbs which fell from the official fête, amused themselves in their own way, laughing, singing, dancing, and here and there exchanging--so great was their delight--a few blows of the knife.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The governor was giving a tertulia a gala (soirée) to celebrate, in official style, the brilliant victory gained by the celebrated and valorous partisan chief, don Zeno Cabral, over the troops of the King of Spain.

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From this reading The cabildo of San Miguel de Tucumán was gay with excitement, and brilliantly lighted up.

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From this reading The governor was giving a tertulia a gala (soirée) to celebrate, in official style, the brilliant victory gained by the celebrated and valorous partisan chief, don Zeno Cabral, over the troops of the King of Spain.

behave as expected during of holidays or rites

From this reading The governor was giving a tertulia a gala (soirée) to celebrate, in official style, the brilliant victory gained by the celebrated and valorous partisan chief, don Zeno Cabral, over the troops of the King of Spain.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading The governor was giving a tertulia a gala (soirée) to celebrate, in official style, the brilliant victory gained by the celebrated and valorous partisan chief, don Zeno Cabral, over the troops of the King of Spain.

a person who is in charge

From this reading The governor was giving a tertulia a gala (soirée) to celebrate, in official style, the brilliant victory gained by the celebrated and valorous partisan chief, don Zeno Cabral, over the troops of the King of Spain.

brought together in one place

From this reading The people collected on the Plaza Mayor saw through the open windows the crowd of guests, men and women, in their most magnificent costumes, and their most brilliant toilets.

plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading The people collected on the Plaza Mayor saw through the open windows the crowd of guests, men and women, in their most magnificent costumes, and their most brilliant toilets.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading The people collected on the Plaza Mayor saw through the open windows the crowd of guests, men and women, in their most magnificent costumes, and their most brilliant toilets.

plural of “crumb” — a very small quantity of something

From this reading Joy burst forth and overflowed all parts of the cabildo on to the square, and from the square into the streets, where the people, picking up the crumbs which fell from the official fête, amused themselves in their own way, laughing, singing, dancing, and here and there exchanging--so great was their delight--a few blows of the knife.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading Joy burst forth and overflowed all parts of the cabildo on to the square, and from the square into the streets, where the people, picking up the crumbs which fell from the official fête, amused themselves in their own way, laughing, singing, dancing, and here and there exchanging--so great was their delight--a few blows of the knife.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading The cabildo of San Miguel de Tucumán was gay with excitement, and brilliantly lighted up.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Joy burst forth and overflowed all parts of the cabildo on to the square, and from the square into the streets, where the people, picking up the crumbs which fell from the official fête, amused themselves in their own way, laughing, singing, dancing, and here and there exchanging--so great was their delight--a few blows of the knife.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading The governor was giving a tertulia a gala (soirée) to celebrate, in official style, the brilliant victory gained by the celebrated and valorous partisan chief, don Zeno Cabral, over the troops of the King of Spain.

-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another

From this reading Joy burst forth and overflowed all parts of the cabildo on to the square, and from the square into the streets, where the people, picking up the crumbs which fell from the official fête, amused themselves in their own way, laughing, singing, dancing, and here and there exchanging--so great was their delight--a few blows of the knife.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading The cabildo of San Miguel de Tucumán was gay with excitement, and brilliantly lighted up.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Joy burst forth and overflowed all parts of the cabildo on to the square, and from the square into the streets, where the people, picking up the crumbs which fell from the official fête, amused themselves in their own way, laughing, singing, dancing, and here and there exchanging--so great was their delight--a few blows of the knife.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Joy burst forth and overflowed all parts of the cabildo on to the square, and from the square into the streets, where the people, picking up the crumbs which fell from the official fête, amused themselves in their own way, laughing, singing, dancing, and here and there exchanging--so great was their delight--a few blows of the knife.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Joy burst forth and overflowed all parts of the cabildo on to the square, and from the square into the streets, where the people, picking up the crumbs which fell from the official fête, amused themselves in their own way, laughing, singing, dancing, and here and there exchanging--so great was their delight--a few blows of the knife.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Joy burst forth and overflowed all parts of the cabildo on to the square, and from the square into the streets, where the people, picking up the crumbs which fell from the official fête, amused themselves in their own way, laughing, singing, dancing, and here and there exchanging--so great was their delight--a few blows of the knife.

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From this reading Joy burst forth and overflowed all parts of the cabildo on to the square, and from the square into the streets, where the people, picking up the crumbs which fell from the official fête, amused themselves in their own way, laughing, singing, dancing, and here and there exchanging--so great was their delight--a few blows of the knife.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading The governor was giving a tertulia a gala (soirée) to celebrate, in official style, the brilliant victory gained by the celebrated and valorous partisan chief, don Zeno Cabral, over the troops of the King of Spain.

a gay festivity

From this reading The governor was giving a tertulia a gala (soirée) to celebrate, in official style, the brilliant victory gained by the celebrated and valorous partisan chief, don Zeno Cabral, over the troops of the King of Spain.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading The cabildo of San Miguel de Tucumán was gay with excitement, and brilliantly lighted up.

the act of giving

From this reading The governor was giving a tertulia a gala (soirée) to celebrate, in official style, the brilliant victory gained by the celebrated and valorous partisan chief, don Zeno Cabral, over the troops of the King of Spain.

the head of a state government

From this reading The governor was giving a tertulia a gala (soirée) to celebrate, in official style, the brilliant victory gained by the celebrated and valorous partisan chief, don Zeno Cabral, over the troops of the King of Spain.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Joy burst forth and overflowed all parts of the cabildo on to the square, and from the square into the streets, where the people, picking up the crumbs which fell from the official fête, amused themselves in their own way, laughing, singing, dancing, and here and there exchanging--so great was their delight--a few blows of the knife.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The people collected on the Plaza Mayor saw through the open windows the crowd of guests, men and women, in their most magnificent costumes, and their most brilliant toilets.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Joy burst forth and overflowed all parts of the cabildo on to the square, and from the square into the streets, where the people, picking up the crumbs which fell from the official fête, amused themselves in their own way, laughing, singing, dancing, and here and there exchanging--so great was their delight--a few blows of the knife.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The people collected on the Plaza Mayor saw through the open windows the crowd of guests, men and women, in their most magnificent costumes, and their most brilliant toilets.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Joy burst forth and overflowed all parts of the cabildo on to the square, and from the square into the streets, where the people, picking up the crumbs which fell from the official fête, amused themselves in their own way, laughing, singing, dancing, and here and there exchanging--so great was their delight--a few blows of the knife.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Joy burst forth and overflowed all parts of the cabildo on to the square, and from the square into the streets, where the people, picking up the crumbs which fell from the official fête, amused themselves in their own way, laughing, singing, dancing, and here and there exchanging--so great was their delight--a few blows of the knife.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The governor was giving a tertulia a gala (soirée) to celebrate, in official style, the brilliant victory gained by the celebrated and valorous partisan chief, don Zeno Cabral, over the troops of the King of Spain.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading Joy burst forth and overflowed all parts of the cabildo on to the square, and from the square into the streets, where the people, picking up the crumbs which fell from the official fête, amused themselves in their own way, laughing, singing, dancing, and here and there exchanging--so great was their delight--a few blows of the knife.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading Joy burst forth and overflowed all parts of the cabildo on to the square, and from the square into the streets, where the people, picking up the crumbs which fell from the official fête, amused themselves in their own way, laughing, singing, dancing, and here and there exchanging--so great was their delight--a few blows of the knife.

set afire or burning

From this reading The cabildo of San Miguel de Tucumán was gay with excitement, and brilliantly lighted up.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading The people collected on the Plaza Mayor saw through the open windows the crowd of guests, men and women, in their most magnificent costumes, and their most brilliant toilets.

the head of a city government

From this reading The people collected on the Plaza Mayor saw through the open windows the crowd of guests, men and women, in their most magnificent costumes, and their most brilliant toilets.

the force of workers available

From this reading The people collected on the Plaza Mayor saw through the open windows the crowd of guests, men and women, in their most magnificent costumes, and their most brilliant toilets.

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From this reading The cabildo of San Miguel de Tucumán was gay with excitement, and brilliantly lighted up.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The people collected on the Plaza Mayor saw through the open windows the crowd of guests, men and women, in their most magnificent costumes, and their most brilliant toilets.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The cabildo of San Miguel de Tucumán was gay with excitement, and brilliantly lighted up.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading The governor was giving a tertulia a gala (soirée) to celebrate, in official style, the brilliant victory gained by the celebrated and valorous partisan chief, don Zeno Cabral, over the troops of the King of Spain.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The people collected on the Plaza Mayor saw through the open windows the crowd of guests, men and women, in their most magnificent costumes, and their most brilliant toilets.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The people collected on the Plaza Mayor saw through the open windows the crowd of guests, men and women, in their most magnificent costumes, and their most brilliant toilets.

above and across; more than

From this reading The governor was giving a tertulia a gala (soirée) to celebrate, in official style, the brilliant victory gained by the celebrated and valorous partisan chief, don Zeno Cabral, over the troops of the King of Spain.

past form of “overflow” — flow or run over (a limit or brim)

From this reading Joy burst forth and overflowed all parts of the cabildo on to the square, and from the square into the streets, where the people, picking up the crumbs which fell from the official fête, amused themselves in their own way, laughing, singing, dancing, and here and there exchanging--so great was their delight--a few blows of the knife.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Joy burst forth and overflowed all parts of the cabildo on to the square, and from the square into the streets, where the people, picking up the crumbs which fell from the official fête, amused themselves in their own way, laughing, singing, dancing, and here and there exchanging--so great was their delight--a few blows of the knife.

a fervent and even militant proponent of something

From this reading The governor was giving a tertulia a gala (soirée) to celebrate, in official style, the brilliant victory gained by the celebrated and valorous partisan chief, don Zeno Cabral, over the troops of the King of Spain.

the local environment

From this reading Joy burst forth and overflowed all parts of the cabildo on to the square, and from the square into the streets, where the people, picking up the crumbs which fell from the official fête, amused themselves in their own way, laughing, singing, dancing, and here and there exchanging--so great was their delight--a few blows of the knife.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The people collected on the Plaza Mayor saw through the open windows the crowd of guests, men and women, in their most magnificent costumes, and their most brilliant toilets.

the quantity of a crop that is harvested

From this reading Joy burst forth and overflowed all parts of the cabildo on to the square, and from the square into the streets, where the people, picking up the crumbs which fell from the official fête, amused themselves in their own way, laughing, singing, dancing, and here and there exchanging--so great was their delight--a few blows of the knife.

a public square with room for pedestrians

From this reading The people collected on the Plaza Mayor saw through the open windows the crowd of guests, men and women, in their most magnificent costumes, and their most brilliant toilets.

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From this reading The cabildo of San Miguel de Tucumán was gay with excitement, and brilliantly lighted up.

cut with a saw

From this reading The people collected on the Plaza Mayor saw through the open windows the crowd of guests, men and women, in their most magnificent costumes, and their most brilliant toilets.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading Joy burst forth and overflowed all parts of the cabildo on to the square, and from the square into the streets, where the people, picking up the crumbs which fell from the official fête, amused themselves in their own way, laughing, singing, dancing, and here and there exchanging--so great was their delight--a few blows of the knife.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Joy burst forth and overflowed all parts of the cabildo on to the square, and from the square into the streets, where the people, picking up the crumbs which fell from the official fête, amused themselves in their own way, laughing, singing, dancing, and here and there exchanging--so great was their delight--a few blows of the knife.

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From this reading THE SOIRÉE.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading The governor was giving a tertulia a gala (soirée) to celebrate, in official style, the brilliant victory gained by the celebrated and valorous partisan chief, don Zeno Cabral, over the troops of the King of Spain.

make square

From this reading Joy burst forth and overflowed all parts of the cabildo on to the square, and from the square into the streets, where the people, picking up the crumbs which fell from the official fête, amused themselves in their own way, laughing, singing, dancing, and here and there exchanging--so great was their delight--a few blows of the knife.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Joy burst forth and overflowed all parts of the cabildo on to the square, and from the square into the streets, where the people, picking up the crumbs which fell from the official fête, amused themselves in their own way, laughing, singing, dancing, and here and there exchanging--so great was their delight--a few blows of the knife.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The governor was giving a tertulia a gala (soirée) to celebrate, in official style, the brilliant victory gained by the celebrated and valorous partisan chief, don Zeno Cabral, over the troops of the King of Spain.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The governor was giving a tertulia a gala (soirée) to celebrate, in official style, the brilliant victory gained by the celebrated and valorous partisan chief, don Zeno Cabral, over the troops of the King of Spain.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE SOIRÉE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The people collected on the Plaza Mayor saw through the open windows the crowd of guests, men and women, in their most magnificent costumes, and their most brilliant toilets.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Joy burst forth and overflowed all parts of the cabildo on to the square, and from the square into the streets, where the people, picking up the crumbs which fell from the official fête, amused themselves in their own way, laughing, singing, dancing, and here and there exchanging--so great was their delight--a few blows of the knife.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Joy burst forth and overflowed all parts of the cabildo on to the square, and from the square into the streets, where the people, picking up the crumbs which fell from the official fête, amused themselves in their own way, laughing, singing, dancing, and here and there exchanging--so great was their delight--a few blows of the knife.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The people collected on the Plaza Mayor saw through the open windows the crowd of guests, men and women, in their most magnificent costumes, and their most brilliant toilets.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The governor was giving a tertulia a gala (soirée) to celebrate, in official style, the brilliant victory gained by the celebrated and valorous partisan chief, don Zeno Cabral, over the troops of the King of Spain.

plural of “toilet” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading The people collected on the Plaza Mayor saw through the open windows the crowd of guests, men and women, in their most magnificent costumes, and their most brilliant toilets.

soldiers collectively

From this reading The governor was giving a tertulia a gala (soirée) to celebrate, in official style, the brilliant victory gained by the celebrated and valorous partisan chief, don Zeno Cabral, over the troops of the King of Spain.

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From this reading The cabildo of San Miguel de Tucumán was gay with excitement, and brilliantly lighted up.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The cabildo of San Miguel de Tucumán was gay with excitement, and brilliantly lighted up.

having or showing valor

From this reading The governor was giving a tertulia a gala (soirée) to celebrate, in official style, the brilliant victory gained by the celebrated and valorous partisan chief, don Zeno Cabral, over the troops of the King of Spain.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading The governor was giving a tertulia a gala (soirée) to celebrate, in official style, the brilliant victory gained by the celebrated and valorous partisan chief, don Zeno Cabral, over the troops of the King of Spain.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The cabildo of San Miguel de Tucumán was gay with excitement, and brilliantly lighted up.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Joy burst forth and overflowed all parts of the cabildo on to the square, and from the square into the streets, where the people, picking up the crumbs which fell from the official fête, amused themselves in their own way, laughing, singing, dancing, and here and there exchanging--so great was their delight--a few blows of the knife.

in or at the place that

From this reading Joy burst forth and overflowed all parts of the cabildo on to the square, and from the square into the streets, where the people, picking up the crumbs which fell from the official fête, amused themselves in their own way, laughing, singing, dancing, and here and there exchanging--so great was their delight--a few blows of the knife.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Joy burst forth and overflowed all parts of the cabildo on to the square, and from the square into the streets, where the people, picking up the crumbs which fell from the official fête, amused themselves in their own way, laughing, singing, dancing, and here and there exchanging--so great was their delight--a few blows of the knife.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The people collected on the Plaza Mayor saw through the open windows the crowd of guests, men and women, in their most magnificent costumes, and their most brilliant toilets.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The cabildo of San Miguel de Tucumán was gay with excitement, and brilliantly lighted up.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The people collected on the Plaza Mayor saw through the open windows the crowd of guests, men and women, in their most magnificent costumes, and their most brilliant toilets.

ancient Greek philosopher who formulated paradoxes that defended the belief that motion and change are illusory (circa 495-430 BC)

From this reading The governor was giving a tertulia a gala (soirée) to celebrate, in official style, the brilliant victory gained by the celebrated and valorous partisan chief, don Zeno Cabral, over the troops of the King of Spain.