used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They often went out of curiosity, Oliver had been told by Jessamy, but always they observed from a respectful distance and went unnoticed by the worshippers.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading They often went out of curiosity, Oliver had been told by Jessamy, but always they observed from a respectful distance and went unnoticed by the worshippers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was purely an Indian rite, unmixed with any ceremonies incident to the feast days of the Catholic saints, as were most other celebrations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They often went out of curiosity, Oliver had been told by Jessamy, but always they observed from a respectful distance and went unnoticed by the worshippers.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was purely an Indian rite, unmixed with any ceremonies incident to the feast days of the Catholic saints, as were most other celebrations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was purely an Indian rite, unmixed with any ceremonies incident to the feast days of the Catholic saints, as were most other celebrations.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Consequently, while the whites were not definitely prohibited from being spectators, they were not invited to attend.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE WATCHMAN OF THE DEAD Oliver Drew knew that the Mona Fiesta would be held by the Showut Poche-dakas when the July moon was full.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They often went out of curiosity, Oliver had been told by Jessamy, but always they observed from a respectful distance and went unnoticed by the worshippers.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Consequently, while the whites were not definitely prohibited from being spectators, they were not invited to attend.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They often went out of curiosity, Oliver had been told by Jessamy, but always they observed from a respectful distance and went unnoticed by the worshippers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE WATCHMAN OF THE DEAD Oliver Drew knew that the Mona Fiesta would be held by the Showut Poche-dakas when the July moon was full.
CatholicadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
From this reading It was purely an Indian rite, unmixed with any ceremonies incident to the feast days of the Catholic saints, as were most other celebrations.
celebrationsnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃənz/
plural of “celebration” — a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading It was purely an Indian rite, unmixed with any ceremonies incident to the feast days of the Catholic saints, as were most other celebrations.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading It was purely an Indian rite, unmixed with any ceremonies incident to the feast days of the Catholic saints, as were most other celebrations.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently, while the whites were not definitely prohibited from being spectators, they were not invited to attend.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading They often went out of curiosity, Oliver had been told by Jessamy, but always they observed from a respectful distance and went unnoticed by the worshippers.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was purely an Indian rite, unmixed with any ceremonies incident to the feast days of the Catholic saints, as were most other celebrations.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading THE WATCHMAN OF THE DEAD Oliver Drew knew that the Mona Fiesta would be held by the Showut Poche-dakas when the July moon was full.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Consequently, while the whites were not definitely prohibited from being spectators, they were not invited to attend.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading They often went out of curiosity, Oliver had been told by Jessamy, but always they observed from a respectful distance and went unnoticed by the worshippers.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading THE WATCHMAN OF THE DEAD Oliver Drew knew that the Mona Fiesta would be held by the Showut Poche-dakas when the July moon was full.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading The Mona Fiesta was the tribal "Feast of the Dead."
FiestanounUS /fiˈestə/
an elaborate party (often outdoors)
From this reading THE WATCHMAN OF THE DEAD Oliver Drew knew that the Mona Fiesta would be held by the Showut Poche-dakas when the July moon was full.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Consequently, while the whites were not definitely prohibited from being spectators, they were not invited to attend.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE WATCHMAN OF THE DEAD Oliver Drew knew that the Mona Fiesta would be held by the Showut Poche-dakas when the July moon was full.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They often went out of curiosity, Oliver had been told by Jessamy, but always they observed from a respectful distance and went unnoticed by the worshippers.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading THE WATCHMAN OF THE DEAD Oliver Drew knew that the Mona Fiesta would be held by the Showut Poche-dakas when the July moon was full.
a single distinct event
From this reading It was purely an Indian rite, unmixed with any ceremonies incident to the feast days of the Catholic saints, as were most other celebrations.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading It was purely an Indian rite, unmixed with any ceremonies incident to the feast days of the Catholic saints, as were most other celebrations.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Consequently, while the whites were not definitely prohibited from being spectators, they were not invited to attend.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was purely an Indian rite, unmixed with any ceremonies incident to the feast days of the Catholic saints, as were most other celebrations.
Jessamy
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From this reading They often went out of curiosity, Oliver had been told by Jessamy, but always they observed from a respectful distance and went unnoticed by the worshippers.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading THE WATCHMAN OF THE DEAD Oliver Drew knew that the Mona Fiesta would be held by the Showut Poche-dakas when the July moon was full.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE WATCHMAN OF THE DEAD Oliver Drew knew that the Mona Fiesta would be held by the Showut Poche-dakas when the July moon was full.
MonanounUS /ˈmoʊnə/
an island to the northwest of Wales
From this reading THE WATCHMAN OF THE DEAD Oliver Drew knew that the Mona Fiesta would be held by the Showut Poche-dakas when the July moon was full.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading THE WATCHMAN OF THE DEAD Oliver Drew knew that the Mona Fiesta would be held by the Showut Poche-dakas when the July moon was full.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was purely an Indian rite, unmixed with any ceremonies incident to the feast days of the Catholic saints, as were most other celebrations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Consequently, while the whites were not definitely prohibited from being spectators, they were not invited to attend.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading They often went out of curiosity, Oliver had been told by Jessamy, but always they observed from a respectful distance and went unnoticed by the worshippers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WATCHMAN OF THE DEAD Oliver Drew knew that the Mona Fiesta would be held by the Showut Poche-dakas when the July moon was full.
many times at short intervals
From this reading They often went out of curiosity, Oliver had been told by Jessamy, but always they observed from a respectful distance and went unnoticed by the worshippers.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading THE WATCHMAN OF THE DEAD Oliver Drew knew that the Mona Fiesta would be held by the Showut Poche-dakas when the July moon was full.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was purely an Indian rite, unmixed with any ceremonies incident to the feast days of the Catholic saints, as were most other celebrations.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They often went out of curiosity, Oliver had been told by Jessamy, but always they observed from a respectful distance and went unnoticed by the worshippers.
Poche-dakas
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From this reading THE WATCHMAN OF THE DEAD Oliver Drew knew that the Mona Fiesta would be held by the Showut Poche-dakas when the July moon was full.
prohibitedadjectiveUS /proʊˈhɪbətəd/
excluded from use or mention
From this reading Consequently, while the whites were not definitely prohibited from being spectators, they were not invited to attend.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading It was purely an Indian rite, unmixed with any ceremonies incident to the feast days of the Catholic saints, as were most other celebrations.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading They often went out of curiosity, Oliver had been told by Jessamy, but always they observed from a respectful distance and went unnoticed by the worshippers.
ritenounUS /raɪt/
an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
From this reading It was purely an Indian rite, unmixed with any ceremonies incident to the feast days of the Catholic saints, as were most other celebrations.
saintsnounUS /seɪnts/
plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading It was purely an Indian rite, unmixed with any ceremonies incident to the feast days of the Catholic saints, as were most other celebrations.
Showut
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From this reading THE WATCHMAN OF THE DEAD Oliver Drew knew that the Mona Fiesta would be held by the Showut Poche-dakas when the July moon was full.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading Consequently, while the whites were not definitely prohibited from being spectators, they were not invited to attend.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE WATCHMAN OF THE DEAD Oliver Drew knew that the Mona Fiesta would be held by the Showut Poche-dakas when the July moon was full.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WATCHMAN OF THE DEAD Oliver Drew knew that the Mona Fiesta would be held by the Showut Poche-dakas when the July moon was full.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Consequently, while the whites were not definitely prohibited from being spectators, they were not invited to attend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was purely an Indian rite, unmixed with any ceremonies incident to the feast days of the Catholic saints, as were most other celebrations.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading They often went out of curiosity, Oliver had been told by Jessamy, but always they observed from a respectful distance and went unnoticed by the worshippers.
tribaladjectiveUS /ˈtraɪbəl/
relating to or characteristic of a tribe
From this reading The Mona Fiesta was the tribal "Feast of the Dead."
unmixedadjectiveUS /ənˈmɪkst/
not mixed with extraneous elements
From this reading It was purely an Indian rite, unmixed with any ceremonies incident to the feast days of the Catholic saints, as were most other celebrations.
unnoticedadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
From this reading They often went out of curiosity, Oliver had been told by Jessamy, but always they observed from a respectful distance and went unnoticed by the worshippers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WATCHMAN OF THE DEAD Oliver Drew knew that the Mona Fiesta would be held by the Showut Poche-dakas when the July moon was full.
WATCHMANnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃmən/
a guard who keeps watch
From this reading THE WATCHMAN OF THE DEAD Oliver Drew knew that the Mona Fiesta would be held by the Showut Poche-dakas when the July moon was full.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They often went out of curiosity, Oliver had been told by Jessamy, but always they observed from a respectful distance and went unnoticed by the worshippers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was purely an Indian rite, unmixed with any ceremonies incident to the feast days of the Catholic saints, as were most other celebrations.
at the time that
From this reading THE WATCHMAN OF THE DEAD Oliver Drew knew that the Mona Fiesta would be held by the Showut Poche-dakas when the July moon was full.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Consequently, while the whites were not definitely prohibited from being spectators, they were not invited to attend.
whitesnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading Consequently, while the whites were not definitely prohibited from being spectators, they were not invited to attend.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was purely an Indian rite, unmixed with any ceremonies incident to the feast days of the Catholic saints, as were most other celebrations.
worshippersnounUS /ˈwɜːrʃɪpərz/
plural of “worshipper” — a person who has religious faith
From this reading They often went out of curiosity, Oliver had been told by Jessamy, but always they observed from a respectful distance and went unnoticed by the worshippers.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE WATCHMAN OF THE DEAD Oliver Drew knew that the Mona Fiesta would be held by the Showut Poche-dakas when the July moon was full.
