used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He elbowed his way naively into chattering groups with his ears primed for a careless word.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He listened to the fragments of talk that drifted along the streets.
AMBASSADORnounUS /æmˈbæsədər/
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading THE TOREADOR BECOMES AMBASSADOR Manuel Blanco was ubiquitous during the first days following the coronation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He frequented the band concerts in the Public Gardens and drank native vintages in the wine-shops.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading He frequented the band concerts in the Public Gardens and drank native vintages in the wine-shops.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE TOREADOR BECOMES AMBASSADOR Manuel Blanco was ubiquitous during the first days following the coronation.
Blanco
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From this reading THE TOREADOR BECOMES AMBASSADOR Manuel Blanco was ubiquitous during the first days following the coronation.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading He elbowed his way naively into chattering groups with his ears primed for a careless word.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Nowhere did he catch a note hinting of intrigue or danger.
chatteringnounUS /ˈtʃætərɪŋ/
the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
From this reading He elbowed his way naively into chattering groups with his ears primed for a careless word.
concertsnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərts/
plural of “concert” — a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading He frequented the band concerts in the Public Gardens and drank native vintages in the wine-shops.
coronationnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈneɪʃən/
the ceremony of installing a new monarch
From this reading THE TOREADOR BECOMES AMBASSADOR Manuel Blanco was ubiquitous during the first days following the coronation.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Nowhere did he catch a note hinting of intrigue or danger.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE TOREADOR BECOMES AMBASSADOR Manuel Blanco was ubiquitous during the first days following the coronation.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nowhere did he catch a note hinting of intrigue or danger.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading He frequented the band concerts in the Public Gardens and drank native vintages in the wine-shops.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading He listened to the fragments of talk that drifted along the streets.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE TOREADOR BECOMES AMBASSADOR Manuel Blanco was ubiquitous during the first days following the coronation.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading He elbowed his way naively into chattering groups with his ears primed for a careless word.
elbowedverbUS /ˈelboʊd/
past form of “elbow” — push one's way with the elbows
From this reading He elbowed his way naively into chattering groups with his ears primed for a careless word.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE TOREADOR BECOMES AMBASSADOR Manuel Blanco was ubiquitous during the first days following the coronation.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE TOREADOR BECOMES AMBASSADOR Manuel Blanco was ubiquitous during the first days following the coronation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He elbowed his way naively into chattering groups with his ears primed for a careless word.
fragmentsnounUS /ˈfræɡmənts/
plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else
From this reading He listened to the fragments of talk that drifted along the streets.
frequentedverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntɪd/
past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading He frequented the band concerts in the Public Gardens and drank native vintages in the wine-shops.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading He frequented the band concerts in the Public Gardens and drank native vintages in the wine-shops.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading He elbowed his way naively into chattering groups with his ears primed for a careless word.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He listened to the fragments of talk that drifted along the streets.
hintingverbUS /ˈhɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading Nowhere did he catch a note hinting of intrigue or danger.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He elbowed his way naively into chattering groups with his ears primed for a careless word.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He frequented the band concerts in the Public Gardens and drank native vintages in the wine-shops.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He elbowed his way naively into chattering groups with his ears primed for a careless word.
intriguenounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡ/
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading Nowhere did he catch a note hinting of intrigue or danger.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading He listened to the fragments of talk that drifted along the streets.
Manuel
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From this reading THE TOREADOR BECOMES AMBASSADOR Manuel Blanco was ubiquitous during the first days following the coronation.
naivelyadverbUS /nɑːˈiːvli/
in a naive manner
From this reading He elbowed his way naively into chattering groups with his ears primed for a careless word.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading He frequented the band concerts in the Public Gardens and drank native vintages in the wine-shops.
a brief written record
From this reading Nowhere did he catch a note hinting of intrigue or danger.
NowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading Nowhere did he catch a note hinting of intrigue or danger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He listened to the fragments of talk that drifted along the streets.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nowhere did he catch a note hinting of intrigue or danger.
primedadjectiveUS /praɪmd/
(usually followed by “to” or “for”) on the point of or strongly disposed
From this reading He elbowed his way naively into chattering groups with his ears primed for a careless word.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading He frequented the band concerts in the Public Gardens and drank native vintages in the wine-shops.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He listened to the fragments of talk that drifted along the streets.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He listened to the fragments of talk that drifted along the streets.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He listened to the fragments of talk that drifted along the streets.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TOREADOR BECOMES AMBASSADOR Manuel Blanco was ubiquitous during the first days following the coronation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He listened to the fragments of talk that drifted along the streets.
TOREADORnoun
someone who fights bulls
From this reading THE TOREADOR BECOMES AMBASSADOR Manuel Blanco was ubiquitous during the first days following the coronation.
ubiquitousadjectiveUS /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/
being present everywhere at once
From this reading THE TOREADOR BECOMES AMBASSADOR Manuel Blanco was ubiquitous during the first days following the coronation.
vintagesnounUS /ˈvɪntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “vintage” — a season's yield of wine from a vineyard
From this reading He frequented the band concerts in the Public Gardens and drank native vintages in the wine-shops.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TOREADOR BECOMES AMBASSADOR Manuel Blanco was ubiquitous during the first days following the coronation.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He elbowed his way naively into chattering groups with his ears primed for a careless word.
wine-shops
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From this reading He frequented the band concerts in the Public Gardens and drank native vintages in the wine-shops.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He elbowed his way naively into chattering groups with his ears primed for a careless word.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He elbowed his way naively into chattering groups with his ears primed for a careless word.
