used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her eyes had grown darker, and had assumed a peculiar expression of calm and precocious maturity.
(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 She spoke more distinctly and rapidly, but to those who were not to her liking, she would not speak at all, would not even greet them.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading Franco wished her to be amiable, but Luisa feared to spoil her sincerity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE WIND AND THE WALNUT-TREES Maria's fever lasted only eight days; nevertheless, when she left her bed, her parents found her more changed in face and in mind than if the eight days had been eight months.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Her eyes had grown darker, and had assumed a peculiar expression of calm and precocious maturity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She spoke more distinctly and rapidly, but to those who were not to her liking, she would not speak at all, would not even greet them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Franco wished her to be amiable, but Luisa feared to spoil her sincerity.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE WIND AND THE WALNUT-TREES Maria's fever lasted only eight days; nevertheless, when she left her bed, her parents found her more changed in face and in mind than if the eight days had been eight months.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE WIND AND THE WALNUT-TREES Maria's fever lasted only eight days; nevertheless, when she left her bed, her parents found her more changed in face and in mind than if the eight days had been eight months.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She spoke more distinctly and rapidly, but to those who were not to her liking, she would not speak at all, would not even greet them.
make calm or still
From this reading Her eyes had grown darker, and had assumed a peculiar expression of calm and precocious maturity.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE WIND AND THE WALNUT-TREES Maria's fever lasted only eight days; nevertheless, when she left her bed, her parents found her more changed in face and in mind than if the eight days had been eight months.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading Her eyes had grown darker, and had assumed a peculiar expression of calm and precocious maturity.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE WIND AND THE WALNUT-TREES Maria's fever lasted only eight days; nevertheless, when she left her bed, her parents found her more changed in face and in mind than if the eight days had been eight months.
displeasingadjective
causing displeasure or lacking pleasing qualities
From this reading This was more displeasing to Franco than to Luisa.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading She spoke more distinctly and rapidly, but to those who were not to her liking, she would not speak at all, would not even greet them.
being one more than seven
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE WIND AND THE WALNUT-TREES Maria's fever lasted only eight days; nevertheless, when she left her bed, her parents found her more changed in face and in mind than if the eight days had been eight months.
divisible by two
From this reading She spoke more distinctly and rapidly, but to those who were not to her liking, she would not speak at all, would not even greet them.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Her eyes had grown darker, and had assumed a peculiar expression of calm and precocious maturity.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her eyes had grown darker, and had assumed a peculiar expression of calm and precocious maturity.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE WIND AND THE WALNUT-TREES Maria's fever lasted only eight days; nevertheless, when she left her bed, her parents found her more changed in face and in mind than if the eight days had been eight months.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Franco wished her to be amiable, but Luisa feared to spoil her sincerity.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE WIND AND THE WALNUT-TREES Maria's fever lasted only eight days; nevertheless, when she left her bed, her parents found her more changed in face and in mind than if the eight days had been eight months.
set up or found
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE WIND AND THE WALNUT-TREES Maria's fever lasted only eight days; nevertheless, when she left her bed, her parents found her more changed in face and in mind than if the eight days had been eight months.
FranconounUS /ˈfræŋkoʊ/
Spanish general whose armies took control of Spain in 1939 and who ruled as a dictator until his death (1892-1975)
From this reading This was more displeasing to Franco than to Luisa.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading She spoke more distinctly and rapidly, but to those who were not to her liking, she would not speak at all, would not even greet them.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Her eyes had grown darker, and had assumed a peculiar expression of calm and precocious maturity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE WIND AND THE WALNUT-TREES Maria's fever lasted only eight days; nevertheless, when she left her bed, her parents found her more changed in face and in mind than if the eight days had been eight months.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE WIND AND THE WALNUT-TREES Maria's fever lasted only eight days; nevertheless, when she left her bed, her parents found her more changed in face and in mind than if the eight days had been eight months.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE WIND AND THE WALNUT-TREES Maria's fever lasted only eight days; nevertheless, when she left her bed, her parents found her more changed in face and in mind than if the eight days had been eight months.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE WIND AND THE WALNUT-TREES Maria's fever lasted only eight days; nevertheless, when she left her bed, her parents found her more changed in face and in mind than if the eight days had been eight months.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE WIND AND THE WALNUT-TREES Maria's fever lasted only eight days; nevertheless, when she left her bed, her parents found her more changed in face and in mind than if the eight days had been eight months.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE WIND AND THE WALNUT-TREES Maria's fever lasted only eight days; nevertheless, when she left her bed, her parents found her more changed in face and in mind than if the eight days had been eight months.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading She spoke more distinctly and rapidly, but to those who were not to her liking, she would not speak at all, would not even greet them.
Luisa
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From this reading This was more displeasing to Franco than to Luisa.
Maria'snounUS /mərˈiːəz/
possessive form of “maria” — a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE WIND AND THE WALNUT-TREES Maria's fever lasted only eight days; nevertheless, when she left her bed, her parents found her more changed in face and in mind than if the eight days had been eight months.
maturitynounUS /məˈtʃʊrəti/
the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed
From this reading Her eyes had grown darker, and had assumed a peculiar expression of calm and precocious maturity.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE WIND AND THE WALNUT-TREES Maria's fever lasted only eight days; nevertheless, when she left her bed, her parents found her more changed in face and in mind than if the eight days had been eight months.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE WIND AND THE WALNUT-TREES Maria's fever lasted only eight days; nevertheless, when she left her bed, her parents found her more changed in face and in mind than if the eight days had been eight months.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE WIND AND THE WALNUT-TREES Maria's fever lasted only eight days; nevertheless, when she left her bed, her parents found her more changed in face and in mind than if the eight days had been eight months.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE WIND AND THE WALNUT-TREES Maria's fever lasted only eight days; nevertheless, when she left her bed, her parents found her more changed in face and in mind than if the eight days had been eight months.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She spoke more distinctly and rapidly, but to those who were not to her liking, she would not speak at all, would not even greet them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE WIND AND THE WALNUT-TREES Maria's fever lasted only eight days; nevertheless, when she left her bed, her parents found her more changed in face and in mind than if the eight days had been eight months.
and nothing more
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE WIND AND THE WALNUT-TREES Maria's fever lasted only eight days; nevertheless, when she left her bed, her parents found her more changed in face and in mind than if the eight days had been eight months.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE WIND AND THE WALNUT-TREES Maria's fever lasted only eight days; nevertheless, when she left her bed, her parents found her more changed in face and in mind than if the eight days had been eight months.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Her eyes had grown darker, and had assumed a peculiar expression of calm and precocious maturity.
precociousadjectiveUS /prɪˈkoʊʃəs/
characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude)
From this reading Her eyes had grown darker, and had assumed a peculiar expression of calm and precocious maturity.
with speed
From this reading She spoke more distinctly and rapidly, but to those who were not to her liking, she would not speak at all, would not even greet them.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE WIND AND THE WALNUT-TREES Maria's fever lasted only eight days; nevertheless, when she left her bed, her parents found her more changed in face and in mind than if the eight days had been eight months.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE WIND AND THE WALNUT-TREES Maria's fever lasted only eight days; nevertheless, when she left her bed, her parents found her more changed in face and in mind than if the eight days had been eight months.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading Franco wished her to be amiable, but Luisa feared to spoil her sincerity.
express in speech
From this reading She spoke more distinctly and rapidly, but to those who were not to her liking, she would not speak at all, would not even greet them.
spoilverbUS /spɔɪl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading Franco wished her to be amiable, but Luisa feared to spoil her sincerity.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading She spoke more distinctly and rapidly, but to those who were not to her liking, she would not speak at all, would not even greet them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE WIND AND THE WALNUT-TREES Maria's fever lasted only eight days; nevertheless, when she left her bed, her parents found her more changed in face and in mind than if the eight days had been eight months.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE WIND AND THE WALNUT-TREES Maria's fever lasted only eight days; nevertheless, when she left her bed, her parents found her more changed in face and in mind than if the eight days had been eight months.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She spoke more distinctly and rapidly, but to those who were not to her liking, she would not speak at all, would not even greet them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was more displeasing to Franco than to Luisa.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She spoke more distinctly and rapidly, but to those who were not to her liking, she would not speak at all, would not even greet them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She spoke more distinctly and rapidly, but to those who were not to her liking, she would not speak at all, would not even greet them.
WALNUT-TREES
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE WIND AND THE WALNUT-TREES Maria's fever lasted only eight days; nevertheless, when she left her bed, her parents found her more changed in face and in mind than if the eight days had been eight months.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was more displeasing to Franco than to Luisa.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She spoke more distinctly and rapidly, but to those who were not to her liking, she would not speak at all, would not even greet them.
at the time that
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE WIND AND THE WALNUT-TREES Maria's fever lasted only eight days; nevertheless, when she left her bed, her parents found her more changed in face and in mind than if the eight days had been eight months.
which person or people
From this reading She spoke more distinctly and rapidly, but to those who were not to her liking, she would not speak at all, would not even greet them.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE WIND AND THE WALNUT-TREES Maria's fever lasted only eight days; nevertheless, when she left her bed, her parents found her more changed in face and in mind than if the eight days had been eight months.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Franco wished her to be amiable, but Luisa feared to spoil her sincerity.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She spoke more distinctly and rapidly, but to those who were not to her liking, she would not speak at all, would not even greet them.
