used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Don Diego observed that the _magistrado_ was grinning, and he realized what a farce the trial had been.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading "These turbulent times!" he said to a gentleman of his acquaintance who stood near.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Don Diego's face went white, and for an instant his eyes met those of Fray Felipe, and in the face of the latter he saw resignation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WHIPPING The natives jeered and applauded.
applaudedverbUS /əˈplɔːdɪd/
past form of “applaud” — clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
From this reading THE WHIPPING The natives jeered and applauded.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Don Diego observed that the _magistrado_ was grinning, and he realized what a farce the trial had been.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading The office was cleared, and the soldiers led the _fray_ to the place of execution in the middle of the plaza.
Diego
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From this reading Don Diego observed that the _magistrado_ was grinning, and he realized what a farce the trial had been.
Diego's
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From this reading Don Diego's face went white, and for an instant his eyes met those of Fray Felipe, and in the face of the latter he saw resignation.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Don Diego's face went white, and for an instant his eyes met those of Fray Felipe, and in the face of the latter he saw resignation.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading The office was cleared, and the soldiers led the _fray_ to the place of execution in the middle of the plaza.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Don Diego's face went white, and for an instant his eyes met those of Fray Felipe, and in the face of the latter he saw resignation.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Don Diego's face went white, and for an instant his eyes met those of Fray Felipe, and in the face of the latter he saw resignation.
farcenounUS /fɑːrs/
a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations
From this reading Don Diego observed that the _magistrado_ was grinning, and he realized what a farce the trial had been.
Felipe
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From this reading Don Diego's face went white, and for an instant his eyes met those of Fray Felipe, and in the face of the latter he saw resignation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Don Diego's face went white, and for an instant his eyes met those of Fray Felipe, and in the face of the latter he saw resignation.
FrayverbUS /freɪ/
wear away by rubbing
From this reading Don Diego's face went white, and for an instant his eyes met those of Fray Felipe, and in the face of the latter he saw resignation.
a man of refinement
From this reading "These turbulent times!" he said to a gentleman of his acquaintance who stood near.
grinningnounUS /ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Don Diego observed that the _magistrado_ was grinning, and he realized what a farce the trial had been.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Don Diego observed that the _magistrado_ was grinning, and he realized what a farce the trial had been.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Don Diego's face went white, and for an instant his eyes met those of Fray Felipe, and in the face of the latter he saw resignation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Don Diego's face went white, and for an instant his eyes met those of Fray Felipe, and in the face of the latter he saw resignation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Don Diego's face went white, and for an instant his eyes met those of Fray Felipe, and in the face of the latter he saw resignation.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Don Diego's face went white, and for an instant his eyes met those of Fray Felipe, and in the face of the latter he saw resignation.
jeeredverbUS /dʒɪrd/
past form of “jeer” — laugh at with contempt and derision
From this reading THE WHIPPING The natives jeered and applauded.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Don Diego's face went white, and for an instant his eyes met those of Fray Felipe, and in the face of the latter he saw resignation.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The office was cleared, and the soldiers led the _fray_ to the place of execution in the middle of the plaza.
magistrado
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From this reading Don Diego observed that the _magistrado_ was grinning, and he realized what a farce the trial had been.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Don Diego's face went white, and for an instant his eyes met those of Fray Felipe, and in the face of the latter he saw resignation.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The office was cleared, and the soldiers led the _fray_ to the place of execution in the middle of the plaza.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading THE WHIPPING The natives jeered and applauded.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "These turbulent times!" he said to a gentleman of his acquaintance who stood near.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Don Diego observed that the _magistrado_ was grinning, and he realized what a farce the trial had been.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Don Diego's face went white, and for an instant his eyes met those of Fray Felipe, and in the face of the latter he saw resignation.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The office was cleared, and the soldiers led the _fray_ to the place of execution in the middle of the plaza.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The office was cleared, and the soldiers led the _fray_ to the place of execution in the middle of the plaza.
plazanounUS /ˈplɑːzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading The office was cleared, and the soldiers led the _fray_ to the place of execution in the middle of the plaza.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Don Diego observed that the _magistrado_ was grinning, and he realized what a farce the trial had been.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading Don Diego's face went white, and for an instant his eyes met those of Fray Felipe, and in the face of the latter he saw resignation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "These turbulent times!" he said to a gentleman of his acquaintance who stood near.
cut with a saw
From this reading Don Diego's face went white, and for an instant his eyes met those of Fray Felipe, and in the face of the latter he saw resignation.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The office was cleared, and the soldiers led the _fray_ to the place of execution in the middle of the plaza.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "These turbulent times!" he said to a gentleman of his acquaintance who stood near.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Don Diego observed that the _magistrado_ was grinning, and he realized what a farce the trial had been.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WHIPPING The natives jeered and applauded.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "These turbulent times!" he said to a gentleman of his acquaintance who stood near.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Don Diego's face went white, and for an instant his eyes met those of Fray Felipe, and in the face of the latter he saw resignation.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "These turbulent times!" he said to a gentleman of his acquaintance who stood near.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The office was cleared, and the soldiers led the _fray_ to the place of execution in the middle of the plaza.
the act of testing something
From this reading Don Diego observed that the _magistrado_ was grinning, and he realized what a farce the trial had been.
turbulentadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading "These turbulent times!" he said to a gentleman of his acquaintance who stood near.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The office was cleared, and the soldiers led the _fray_ to the place of execution in the middle of the plaza.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Don Diego's face went white, and for an instant his eyes met those of Fray Felipe, and in the face of the latter he saw resignation.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Don Diego observed that the _magistrado_ was grinning, and he realized what a farce the trial had been.
WHIPPINGnounUS /ˈwɪpɪŋ/
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
From this reading THE WHIPPING The natives jeered and applauded.
a Caucasian
From this reading Don Diego's face went white, and for an instant his eyes met those of Fray Felipe, and in the face of the latter he saw resignation.
which person or people
From this reading "These turbulent times!" he said to a gentleman of his acquaintance who stood near.
